Rise to Power
Monstrosity · 2003
47 min · 11 tracks · death metal
Aggressive riffs and guttural vocals create a relentless soundscape that embodies the chaotic essence of death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Awaiting Armageddon — This track captures the band's signature blend of speed and melody, featuring intricate guitar work that complements the apocalyptic themes presented in the lyrics.
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Rise to Power — The title track stands out with its anthemic chorus and powerful instrumentation, embodying the overarching themes of strength and domination throughout the album.
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Shadow of Obliteration — At over twelve minutes, this epic track showcases Monstrosity's ability to craft complex structures while maintaining an unyielding intensity, culminating in a devastating sonic experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and intense songwriting, characteristic of its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dark tone before launching into aggressive riffs and guttural vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic guitar solos that contrast with the heavy instrumentation, adding depth to the sound.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental outro, allowing the intensity to gradually dissipate.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Exordium 3:16
- 2 Awaiting Armageddon 3:43
- 3 Wave of Annihilation 3:47
- 4 The Fall of Eden 2:09
- 5 Chemical Reaction 4:14
- 6 A Casket for the Soul 4:31
- 7 Rise to Power 4:14
- 8 Visions of Violence 3:42
- 9 From Wrath to Ruin 3:45
- 10 Abysmal Gods 2:29
- 11 Shadow of Obliteration 12:03
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