Rabies
Ruoska · 2008
40 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
A visceral blend of industrial metal and harsh vocals, with dark themes coursing through relentless, driving rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Saarnaaja — Opening the album with a powerful combination of pounding drums and aggressive guitar riffs, this track sets the tone for the entire record, showcasing Ruoska's signature sound.
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Valtaa, väkivaltaa — This track features a catchy chorus paired with intense verses, highlighting the band's ability to blend melody with heaviness while addressing themes of power and violence.
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Pirunkieli — With its infectious hooks and driving beat, this song exemplifies Ruoska's knack for crafting memorable anthems that resonate with listeners on both emotional and physical levels.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dark, introspective listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive mid-tempo flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Rabies is Ruoska's fourth studio album, following their 2005 record, Kuolema. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Finnish metal scene while exploring more aggressive and experimental sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oomph!· Megaherz· Eisbrecher
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Helvettiin jäätynyt
The bridge shifts to a stark imagery of isolation and despair, vividly depicting a frozen hellscape that mirrors inner turmoil.
This moment employs chilling metaphors that elevate the emotional weight of the narrative, contrasting sharply with the more aggressive instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Saarnaaja 4:56
- 2 Lihaa vasten lihaa 3:29
- 3 Helvettiin jäätynyt 3:59
- 4 Ei koskaan 4:12
- 5 Pirunkieli 3:39
- 6 Vankilani 4:56
- 7 Valtaa, väkivaltaa 3:18
- 8 Pakkomielle 3:37
- 9 Porttikielto taivaaseen 4:00
- 10 Sotasokea 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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