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Prevail

Kataklysm · 2008

48 min · 23 tracks · death metal

Furious riffs and relentless drumming intertwine with guttural vocals, embodying a relentless assault on the senses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for workout sessions
  • intense focus during high-stakes tasks
  • cathartic release of pent-up frustration
  • relentless pace for adrenaline seekers
  • engaging backdrop for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, soothing sounds
  • seek immediate melodic gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Prevail' marked Kataklysm's ninth studio album, coming off their acclaimed 2006 release 'In the Arms of Devastation.' At this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the death metal scene, pushing the boundaries of their sound while maintaining their signature ferocity.
Stylistic neighbors
Cryptopsy· Dying Fetus· Nile

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Prevail 3:54
  • 2 Taking the World by Storm 3:59
  • 3 The Chains of Power 3:19
  • 4 As Death Lingers 3:29
  • 5 Blood in Heaven 5:15
  • 6 To the Throne of Sorrow 4:49
  • 7 Breathe to Dominate 3:59
  • 8 Tear Down the Kingdom 4:21
  • 9 The Vultures Are Watching 5:57
  • 10 The Last Effort (Renaissance II) 5:01

Disc 2

  • 1 Taking the World by Storm (Video Clip) 4:01
  • 2 Like Angels Weeping (The Dark)
  • 3 As I Slither
  • 4 In Shadows & Dust
  • 5 Crippled & Broken
  • 6 The Ambassador of Pain
  • 7 Let Them Burn
  • 8 Manipulator of Souls
  • 9 The Resurrected
  • 10 Face the Face of War
  • 11 Where the Enemy Sleeps
  • 12 The Road to Devastation
  • 13 Photo Gallery

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