Released 10 years ago
Ride Forth
Exmortus · 2016
43 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless assault of intricate guitar work and explosive rhythms that fuels a high-octane thrash metal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Speed of the Strike — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive riffs and relentless pace, immediately drawing listeners into the band's signature sound.
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For the Horde — A standout anthem featuring powerful lyrics and an unforgettable chorus, this track embodies the band's spirit and connects deeply with their fanbase.
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Hymn of Hate — This track showcases Exmortus's technical musicianship through complex arrangements, combining melodic elements with ferocious energy that exemplifies their style.
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Death to Tyrants — With its driving rhythms and politically charged lyrics, this track reinforces the band's ethos while demonstrating their lyrical depth alongside musical intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ride Forth showcases technical prowess and blends classical influences with thrash, making it distinctive within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a relentless tempo through the first half.
- Several tracks feature intricate guitar solos that weave classical motifs into thrash metal riffs, particularly evident in 'Appassionata'.
- The last two tracks slow down slightly, allowing for dynamic contrast while still retaining aggressive elements.
- 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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7/10
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Speed of the Strike 4:44
- 2 Relentless 3:59
- 3 For the Horde 4:40
- 4 Let Us Roam 3:56
- 5 Black Sails 4:54
- 6 Hymn of Hate 5:13
- 7 Appassionata 5:08
- 8 Death to Tyrants 4:43
- 9 Fire and Ice 6:12
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