Raging Violence
Hirax · 1985
30 min · 14 tracks · thrash metal
Raging Violence delivers a relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and frenetic drumming that embodies the raw energy of thrash metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Raging Violence — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos with its unrelenting tempo and aggressive lyrics, serving as a rallying cry for thrash metal fans.
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Bombs of Death — This track features explosive riffs and a relentless pace that exemplifies the band's fierce style, resonating with themes of destruction prevalent throughout the album.
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Bloodbath — With its short but impactful runtime, Bloodbath delivers a frenzied experience that highlights Hirax's ability to convey intensity in a compact form.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Raging Violence showcases early thrash metal energy but lacks some depth and refinement found in later works.
What we noticed
- The album features fast tempos throughout, with most tracks clocking in under three minutes, creating a relentless pace.
- Riffs are heavily palm-muted and aggressive, often accompanied by rapid-fire drumming that emphasizes the urgency of the music.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh, shouted style that matches the intensity of the instrumentals, contributing to the overall aggressive tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- frantic energy for workout sessions
- short bursts of aggressive intensity
- adrenaline-fueled party atmosphere
- for headbanging with friends
- relentless pace demanding full attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek melodic and soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Raging Violence is Hirax's debut album, marking their entry into the burgeoning thrash metal scene. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity and sound, influenced by the intense landscapes of heavy metal and hardcore punk. This album laid the groundwork for their future work and solidified their place within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Sodom· Toxic Holocaust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Demons - Evil Forces 3:25
- 2 Blitzkrieg Air Attack 2:08
- 3 Guardian Protector 1:37
- 4 Bombs of Death 1:47
- 5 Defeat of Amalek 3:08
- 6 Raging Violence 2:53
- 7 Call of the Gods 1:20
- 8 Warlords Command 2:39
- 9 Suicide 2:37
- 10 Executed 1:40
- 11 The Gauntlet 2:03
- 12 Destruction and Terror 2:33
- 13 Destroy 1:07
- 14 Bloodbath 1:55
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