Pursuit of Honor
Battlecross · 2011
36 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and aggressive rhythms that captures the raw energy of thrash and death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Push Pull Destroy — This track embodies the frenetic energy of the album with its fast-paced riffs and dynamic shifts, illustrating Battlecross's ability to blend melody with aggression.
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Kaleb — A standout track that showcases the band's lyrical depth and storytelling, encapsulating themes of struggle and perseverance amidst a backdrop of intense instrumentation.
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Better Off Dead — This track features a powerful chorus that contrasts with intricate guitar work, highlighting both emotional intensity and technical proficiency, making it a memorable highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic thrash metal with strong musicianship but lacks standout tracks for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing slightly in the latter tracks.
- Each song features intricate guitar work with rapid melodic riffs layered over aggressive drumming, creating a dense sound.
- Vocals alternate between harsh growls and clean singing, often within the same track, adding dynamic contrast to the overall aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- short bursts of relentless energy
- pulsating rhythms for workout sessions
- cathartic release through aggression
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- intense focus during listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek calm, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Pursuit of Honor is Battlecross's debut album, released in 2011 when the band was establishing its identity in the heavy metal scene. The album arrived after the band's formation in 2003 and showcases their melding of melodic death metal with thrash elements, marking a significant entry point for them into a competitive genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Dahlia Murder· Arch Enemy· Children of Bodom
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pursuit of Honor 0:37
- 2 Push Pull Destroy 3:35
- 3 Kaleb 3:39
- 4 Deception 3:28
- 5 Man of Stone 3:47
- 6 Breaking You 3:55
- 7 Rupture 3:49
- 8 Leech 2:46
- 9 Better Off Dead 4:10
- 10 Misery 4:49
- 11 Foreshadowing 1:41
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