Rituals: Live in Japan
70 min · 17 tracks · progressive rock
Aggressive yet intricate soundscapes merge with chaotic rhythms, encapsulating the raw energy of a live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Poisonous Visions — This track exemplifies the band's ability to combine heavy riffs with intricate time signatures, creating an atmosphere of unsettling tension that defines their style.
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Vapors of Phlegm and Blood — At nearly ten minutes long, this piece showcases Painkiller's capacity for extended improvisation while maintaining a relentless intensity throughout its duration.
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Tokyo Lucky Hole — The frenetic pace and abrupt shifts in dynamics capture the essence of their live energy, making it a standout moment that resonates with the audience's excitement.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Demonic Possession
The narrative shifts abruptly between first-person confessions and third-person observations, intensifying the sense of inner turmoil.
This structural play enhances the feeling of dislocation, reflecting the chaotic themes present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sound Check 0:37
- 2 First Blood 0:41
- 3 Five Doors 0:36
- 4 Cinnabar 2:40
- 5 Pestilence 3:25
- 6 The Hex 1:20
- 7 Snake Eyes 3:45
- 8 Poisonous Visions 8:15
- 9 Vapors of Phlegm and Blood 9:47
- 10 Tetragrammaton 9:47
- 11 Prophecy 5:13
- 12 Tantric Bile 0:17
- 13 The Sieve 2:18
- 14 Abscesses 9:16
- 15 Cat's Cradle 6:41
- 16 Demonic Possession 2:48
- 17 Tokyo Lucky Hole 2:59
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