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Omen

Soulfly · 2010

51 min · 33 tracks · thrash metal · groove metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and tribal rhythms reflecting the chaos of modern existence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady aggression throughout experience
  • ideal for workout motivation
  • engaging rhythms for headbanging
  • chaotic energy for release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer softer, melodic sounds
  • seek immediate musical gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Omen' marked Soulfly's seventh studio album and came after their 2008 release 'Conquer.' At this point in their career, Soulfly was solidifying their identity within the groove metal genre, with Max Cavalera continuing to explore themes of brutality and social commentary through his music. The album also showcased a more polished production compared to earlier works, indicating their evolution as artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Sepultura· Machine Head· Fear Factory
If this clicks, go next to
Enslaved — Continues the aggressive sound with more complex arrangements and themes.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bloodbath & Beyond 2:31
  • 2 Rise of the Fallen 4:33
  • 3 Great Depression 3:57
  • 4 Lethal Injection 3:05
  • 5 Kingdom 3:54
  • 6 Jeffrey Dahmer 2:52
  • 7 Off With Their Heads 4:22
  • 8 Vulture Culture 4:01
  • 9 Mega-Doom 3:04
  • 10 Counter Sabotage 3:50
  • 11 Soulfly VII 4:25
  • 12 Four Sticks 4:40
  • 13 Refuse/Resist 3:10
  • 14 Your Life, My Life 3:14

Disc 2

  • 1 Blood Fire War Hate
  • 2 Sanctuary
  • 3 Prophecy
  • 4 Back to the Primitive
  • 5 Seek 'n' Strike
  • 6 Living Sacrifice
  • 7 Enemy Ghost
  • 8 Refuse/Resist
  • 9 Doom
  • 10 L.O.T.M.
  • 11 Molotov
  • 12 Drums
  • 13 Warmageddon
  • 14 Policia
  • 15 Unleash
  • 16 Roots Bloody Roots
  • 17 Jumpdafuckup
  • 18 Eye for an Eye
  • 19 Unleash (Promo video)

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