Rapture
Betraying the Martyrs · 2019
41 min · 11 tracks · deathcore
A relentless fusion of melodic deathcore and symphonic elements, delivering an intense emotional experience through crushing riffs and soaring melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eternal Machine — This track exemplifies the album's blend of heavy instrumentals and melodic choruses, showcasing the band's technical prowess and emotional depth.
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The Sound of Letting You Go — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts between aggression and melody, this song captures the thematic essence of personal struggle present throughout Rapture.
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Monster — Featuring powerful vocals and an infectious chorus, this track highlights the band's ability to create memorable hooks while maintaining their heavy sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Rapture blends aggressive deathcore with symphonic elements, creating a distinct yet cohesive sound throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining intensity through the first five songs before introducing more melodic elements.
- Several tracks feature orchestral arrangements that complement the heavy instrumentation, creating dynamic contrasts between aggression and melody.
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 13, 2019, Rapture is the third studio album by Betraying the Martyrs, following their 2014 effort, Phantom. By this point, the band had solidified their presence in the deathcore scene, building on previous successes with a more refined sound that incorporates orchestral arrangements alongside their signature heaviness.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Dahlia Murder· All Shall Perish· Whitechapel
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Sound of Letting You Go
A pivotal moment occurs when the narrative shifts from despair to a confrontation with self-identity, revealing vulnerability amid turmoil.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ignite 0:54
- 2 Eternal Machine 4:28
- 3 Down 3:26
- 4 The Iron Gates 4:18
- 5 Parasite 3:40
- 6 The Sound of Letting You Go 4:56
- 7 The Swarm 3:16
- 8 Monster 4:07
- 9 Imagine 4:32
- 10 Incarcerated 2:59
- 11 Rapture 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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