Skull
Evile · 2013
56 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive riffs and thunderous drums create a relentless thrash metal sound, infused with dark lyrical themes and intricate solos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Skull — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence with its aggressive instrumentation and dark lyrics that reflect on mortality and existence.
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Underworld — Opening the album with a fast-paced assault, this track sets the tone for the rest of the record while showcasing Evile's technical prowess and energy.
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Words of the Dead — This track features complex guitar work and transitions that highlight the band's growth, blending melodic elements with their signature thrash sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Skull combines aggressive riffs with dark themes, showcasing technical skill while maintaining a solid thrash metal identity.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- The lyrical themes are dark and often explore existential topics, which are reflected in the intensity of the music.
- 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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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- intense sonic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2013, Skull is Evile's third studio album, following their 2011 release, Five Serpent's Teeth. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the thrash metal scene after overcoming lineup changes and seeking to further establish their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Toxic Holocaust· Lich King
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Underworld 4:37
- 2 Skull 6:30
- 3 The Naked Sun 6:03
- 4 Head of the Demon 4:24
- 5 Tomb 7:26
- 6 Words of the Dead 4:16
- 7 Outsider 3:37
- 8 What You Become 4:54
- 9 New Truths Old Lies 6:35
Disc 2
- 1 Words of the Dead (alternate Solo) 4:20
- 2 Outsider (alternate Solo) 3:37
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