Ravenous Plague
Legion of the Damned · 2014
45 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash metal fury, infused with dark themes and aggressive rhythms that leave no room for respite.
Top tracks — play these first
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Howling for Armageddon — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its blistering tempo and apocalyptic lyrics, making it a standout anthem that resonates with fans.
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Mountain Wolves Under a Crescent Moon — Featuring dynamic shifts in intensity, this song showcases the band's technical prowess and lyrical storytelling, marking it as a highlight on the album.
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Bury Me in a Nameless Grave — With its haunting atmosphere and powerful riffs, this track delves into themes of mortality and loss, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers consistent thrash energy with thematic cohesion but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album maintains a high tempo throughout, with only one track, 'Doom Priest', featuring a noticeable slowdown in pace.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, often incorporating rapid guitar solos that dominate the arrangements.
- Lyrical themes consistently revolve around apocalyptic and dark imagery, creating a cohesive narrative across the tracks.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- relentless aggression throughout listening
- short bursts of high intensity
- dark themes for cathartic release
- for energetic workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing, calming music
- seek melodic, gentle sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ravenous Plague is the fifth studio album by Legion of the Damned, released in 2014 after their previous album, Cult of the Dead, which came out in 2013. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the thrash metal scene, showcasing their ability to blend ferocity with intricate musicianship while continuing to garner a dedicated fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kreator· Sodom· Destruction
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Apocalyptic Surge 1:23
- 2 Howling for Armageddon 4:15
- 3 Black Baron 4:14
- 4 Mountain Wolves Under a Crescent Moon 4:23
- 5 Ravenous Abomination 5:42
- 6 Doom Priest 4:46
- 7 Summon All Hate 4:19
- 8 Morbid Death 3:47
- 9 Bury Me in a Nameless Grave 4:27
- 10 Armalite Assassin 3:43
- 11 Strike of the Apocalypse 4:02
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