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Poison of Ages

8 Foot Sativa · 2007

41 min · 9 tracks · death metal · thrash metal

A relentless onslaught of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals that captures the essence of modern death metal.

Why this album works

'Poison of Ages' received notable attention in the metal community for its intricate songwriting and production quality, leading to increased visibility for the band. It also contributed to the progressive evolution of death metal at the time, influencing a wave of bands seeking to blend thrash elements with traditional death metal.
Best for
steady mid-tempo aggression relentless sonic onslaught in-order immersive experience
Context
Released in 2007, 'Poison of Ages' is 8 Foot Sativa's third album, following their 2003 release 'Seventh'. At this point, the band had established themselves within the New Zealand heavy metal scene, gaining international recognition and expanding their sound with more complex arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Hatesphere

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Emancipate Standout 3:26
  • 2 Thumbs, Eye-Sockets, Love 4:36
  • 3 We, the Termites 3:20
  • 4 Exeunt 4:43
  • 5 Crosses for Eyes 4:48
  • 6 Pirates & Capitalists Standout 6:06
  • 7 The Great Western Cliff-Hanger 4:55
  • 8 For the Birds 4:29
  • 9 Napalm Existence Standout 5:13

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata