What makes Nucleus by Deeds of Flesh notable?

Nucleus was well received within the metal community, praised for its complex compositions and musicianship. It reaffirmed Deeds of Flesh's status as influential pioneers in technical death metal, inspiring a new generation of musicians with its innovative sound. By the release of Nucleus in December 2020, Deeds of Flesh had established themselves as veterans in the death metal scene, following their previous album, Portals to Canaan, released in 2013. This album marked their return after a seven-year hiatus, showcasing their commitment to technical proficiency and thematic depth.

How many songs are on Nucleus?

Nucleus has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Nucleus

Deeds of Flesh · 2020

40 min · 9 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals creates an otherworldly atmosphere that defines the essence of death metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Odyssey — Opening the album with a powerful display of rhythmic precision and dissonant melodies, this track sets the tone for the intense journey ahead.
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Nucleus — The title track encapsulates the album's themes with its intricate arrangements and explores existential concepts through aggressive yet melodic instrumentation.
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Catacombs of the Monolith — Featuring dynamic tempo changes and haunting atmospherics, this track exemplifies the band's ability to weave narrative elements into their music while maintaining brutality.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Nucleus showcases complex compositions and technical prowess, solidifying Deeds of Flesh's place in death metal.

What we noticed

Each track incorporates intricate guitar work with layered riffs that often shift within the same song, creating a dense soundscape.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Odyssey 3:27
2 Alyen Scourge 5:05
3 Ascension Vortex 4:29
4 Catacombs of the Monolith 5:08
5 Ethereal Ancestors 4:28
6 Nucleus 4:56
7 Races Conjoined 5:17
8 Terror 6:00
9 Onward 1:44

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Portals to Canaan

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