Profane Nexus
Incantation · 2017
42 min · 11 tracks · death metal
Pummeling riffs and guttural vocals create a dark, immersive atmosphere steeped in themes of despair and ancient rites.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rites of the Locust — This track exemplifies Incantation's signature blend of brutal riffs and haunting melodies, encapsulating the relentless energy that defines the album.
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Stormgate Convulsions From the Thunderous Shores of Infernal Realms Beyond the Grace of God — At just over two minutes, this piece serves as a chaotic interlude that heightens the album's overall sense of urgency and dread.
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Ancients Arise — The closing track combines complex arrangements with atmospheric elements, providing a powerful conclusion that resonates with the album's overarching themes.
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 a heavy sound, solidifying Incantation's place in death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features complex song structures with multiple tempo changes, often shifting from blast beats to slower, doom-laden passages.
- Guttural vocals are layered with harmonized guitar riffs, creating a dense wall of sound that immerses the listener in its dark themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dark immersive atmospheres of despair
- short bursts of intense energy
- cathartic release through pummeling riffs
- explorations of ancient, ritualistic themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light-hearted, upbeat music
- want melodic, structured compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'Profane Nexus' is Incantation's tenth studio album, marking a continued evolution in their sound after the critically acclaimed 'Dirges of Elysium' from 2014. This album solidifies their position as stalwarts of the death metal genre, showcasing their ability to maintain intensity while exploring deeper sonic textures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Immolation· Suffocation· Nile
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Muse 5:11
- 2 Rites of the Locust 3:06
- 3 Visceral Hexahedron 5:15
- 4 The Horns of Gefrin 3:46
- 5 Incorporeal Despair 3:20
- 6 Xipe Totec 1:01
- 7 Lus Sepulcri 4:25
- 8 Stormgate Convulsions From the Thunderous Shores of Infernal Realms Beyond the Grace of God 2:12
- 9 Messiah Nostrum 4:20
- 10 Omens to the Altar of Onyx 3:56
- 11 Ancients Arise 6:00
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