Plague of Conscience
Savage Messiah · 2012
53 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of thrash metal riffs intertwined with thought-provoking lyrics and ferocious vocals captures the essence of moral struggle.
Top tracks — play these first
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Plague of Conscience — The title track encapsulates the album’s thematic focus on moral dilemmas, featuring complex arrangements that highlight both aggression and introspection.
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Carnival of Souls — This track stands out with its haunting melodies and intricate guitar work, providing a vivid exploration of existential themes that resonate throughout the album.
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The Mask of Anarchy — Closing the album with an epic length and dynamic shifts, this track critiques societal norms and showcases the band’s lyrical depth alongside powerful instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong riffs and lyrical themes but lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid-fire guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, alternating between fast-paced thrash sections and slower, melodic interludes.
- The guitar solos are prominent throughout, often layered with harmonies that enhance the melodic aspects of the songs.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of societal issues and personal struggles, with verses that often build to anthemic choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ferocious vocals with relentless energy
- thought-provoking themes for reflection
- cathartic release through intensity
- pacing that demands full attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, airy sounds
- seek soft, melodic tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2012, 'Plague of Conscience' marked Savage Messiah's third studio album, following their 2010 release 'Malice in Wonderland'. At this point, the band was establishing itself within the UK heavy metal scene, honing their sound while gaining increasing recognition for their blend of thrash and traditional metal elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Evile· Municipal Waste· Havok
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Plague of Conscience 5:31
- 2 Six Feet Under the Gun 5:01
- 3 Carnival of Souls 6:02
- 4 In Thought Alone 4:36
- 5 All Seeing I 5:09
- 6 Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt 4:09
- 7 Architects of Fear 5:14
- 8 The Accuser 4:04
- 9 Shadowbound 4:50
- 10 The Mask of Anarchy 8:37
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