Slaves Shall Serve
Behemoth · 2009
21 min · 6 tracks · blackened death metal
A relentless barrage of blistering riffs and guttural vocals creates an atmosphere of chaos and defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Slaves Shall Serve Start here — This title track encapsulates the album’s fierce energy with its aggressive instrumentation and powerful themes of rebellion against oppression.
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Entering the Pylon ov Light — The track showcases Behemoth's signature blend of melody and brutality, featuring intricate guitar work that elevates the intensity of the album.
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Until You Call on the Dark — This song highlights a shift towards more atmospheric elements within Behemoth's sound, creating a haunting contrast to their typical aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and performance but is somewhat diminished by the inclusion of live tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a relentless pace with rapid-fire drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, creating an intense atmosphere.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched shrieks, enhancing the chaotic sound throughout the EP.
- The final two tracks are live recordings, which shift the focus from studio precision to raw energy, contrasting with the preceding studio tracks.
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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
- short energetic bursts of intensity
- live tracks for concert feel
- front-loaded adrenaline rush
- relentless pace throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek melodic softness and calm
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in the catalog that showcases Behemoth's sound but isn't widely recognized.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Slaves Shall Serve marks Behemoth's follow-up to the critically acclaimed Demigod. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their position as a leading force in the blackened death metal genre, following a period of increased visibility after extensive touring and festival appearances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mgła· Emperor· Dimmu Borgir
Tracklist
- 1 Slaves Shall Serve Start here 3:05
- 2 Entering the Pylon ov Light 3:42
- 3 Penetration 3:10
- 4 Until You Call on the Dark 4:26
- 5 Demigod (live) 3:22
- 6 Slaves Shall Serve (live) 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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