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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.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

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
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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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