Phoenix Amongst the Ashes
Hate Eternal · 2011
41 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural ferocity, blending technical prowess with an unyielding emotional core.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Eternal Ruler — This track exemplifies the band's blend of precision and aggression, featuring complex time signatures and relentless tempo shifts that highlight their technical skill.
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Phoenix Amongst the Ashes — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and rebirth, showcasing dynamic shifts between brutal passages and melodic interludes.
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Hatesworn — With its fierce opening riff and relentless pacing, this track serves as a high-energy centerpiece that captures the essence of Hate Eternal's sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong performances, maintaining a cohesive yet varied sound throughout.
What we noticed
- Each track typically includes multiple distinct sections, often shifting from blast beats to slower, more melodic passages.
- Guttural vocals are layered with high-pitched screams, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances the intensity of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless bursts of intensity
- cathartic release through aggression
- short tracks with fierce energy
- intricate riffs demanding attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer softer, melodic sounds
- want lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Phoenix Amongst the Ashes' marks Hate Eternal's fifth studio album and their first since the passing of founding guitarist Jason L. D. McGhee. This album showcases a matured sound while retaining the band's signature intensity, solidifying their position within the death metal scene after years of persistent evolution since their debut in 1999.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nile· Cannibal Corpse· Behemoth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rebirth 1:17
- 2 The Eternal Ruler 3:10
- 3 Thorns of Acacia 4:29
- 4 Haunting Abound 5:00
- 5 The Art of Redemption 4:42
- 6 Phoenix Amongst the Ashes 5:42
- 7 Deathveil 3:32
- 8 Hatesworn 4:48
- 9 Lake Ablaze 4:29
- 10 The Fire of Resurrection 3:58
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