Psalms of Extinction
Pain · 2007
48 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal
A relentless fusion of industrial rhythms and heavy metal riffs, underscored by haunting melodies and aggressive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Zombie Slam — This track exemplifies Pain's signature sound with its infectious hooks and driving beat, making it a standout anthem for fans of industrial metal.
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Psalms of Extinction — The title track encapsulates the album’s thematic depth while showcasing Tägtgren's ability to merge melodic elements with heavy instrumentation.
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Save Your Prayers — Opening the album with an explosive energy, this track sets the tone for the entire record and highlights the band's distinctive industrial influences.
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Does It Really Matter? — This song features poignant lyrics and a powerful chorus that resonates throughout the album, reflecting on existential themes central to its message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends industrial and metal effectively, showcasing strong production and energetic compositions.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive guitar riffs and driving industrial beats, establishing a relentless pace.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, such as 'Computer God', which shifts from melodic verses to heavy choruses.
- The album incorporates electronic elements that complement the metal instrumentation, particularly in tracks like 'Zombie Slam' and 'Psalms of Extinction'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- aggressive beats and rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2007, Psalms of Extinction marked Pain's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful release of the 2005 album, Dancing with the Dead. At this point in Peter Tägtgren's career, he had solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in the industrial metal scene, balancing his work with Pain alongside his other projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· KMFDM
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Save Your Prayers 3:43
- 2 Nailed to the Ground 4:11
- 3 Zombie Slam 3:32
- 4 Psalms of Extinction 4:09
- 5 Clouds of Ecstasy 3:16
- 6 Play Dead 4:03
- 7 Does It Really Matter? 4:06
- 8 Computer God 3:25
- 9 Just Think Again 6:15
- 10 Walking on Glass 3:51
- 11 Bottle’s Nest 3:36
- 12 Bitch 3:47
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