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Once Dead

Vengeance Rising · 1990

55 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal

A blistering assault of thrash metal riffs blended with aggressive lyrical themes and relentless percussion.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Warfare — The opening track sets the tone with its intense speed and aggressive lyrics, establishing the band's presence in the thrash metal landscape.
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    Herod's Violent Death — This track showcases Vengeance Rising's ability to blend storytelling with brutality, depicting a vivid narrative that challenges listeners' perceptions.
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    The Wrath to Come — Its powerful riffs and thought-provoking lyrics exemplify the band's thematic focus on redemption and judgment, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    Into the Abyss — This lengthy closing track encapsulates the essence of the album with its dynamic shifts and profound lyrical exploration of despair and hope.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Warfare 4:56
  • 2 Can't Get Out 3:56
  • 3 Cut Into Pieces 3:15
  • 4 Frontal Lobotomy 3:58
  • 5 Herod's Violent Death 3:11
  • 6 The Whipping Post 8:40
  • 7 Arise 4:40
  • 8 Space Truck'in 5:09
  • 9 Out of the Will 2:11
  • 10 The Wrath to Come 2:44
  • 11 Into the Abyss 8:55
  • 12 Among the Dead 2:57
  • 13 Interruption 0:48

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