Sounds of Violence
Onslaught · 2011
52 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive riffs and relentless rhythms collide with dark, dystopian themes, creating a visceral thrash metal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Born for War — This track exemplifies the album's aggressive themes, featuring fast-paced guitar work and politically charged lyrics that reflect a world on the brink of chaos.
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The Sound of Violence — The title track encapsulates the band's signature blend of brutality and melody, showcasing intricate guitar solos alongside powerful vocal delivery.
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Code Black — With its relentless pace and urgent lyrics about societal breakdown, this song stands out as a focal point for the album's commentary on modern conflict.
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Suicideology — Addressing dark themes of despair and mental struggle, this track highlights Onslaught's ability to weave poignant narratives into their thrash compositions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense thrash metal with strong compositions and high energy but lacks broader cultural reach.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dark tone before launching into aggressive riffs on the following tracks.
- Each song features rapid tempo changes, often alternating between blast beats and slower, heavy breakdowns.
- Lyrically, the album explores dystopian themes, with many tracks featuring harsh vocal delivery and intense lyrical content.
- The last three tracks maintain a relentless pace, culminating in a chaotic finish that leaves little room for respite.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense bursts of aggressive energy
- cathartic release through chaos
- dark themes with relentless pacing
- short, impactful interludes throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, uplifting music
- want soothing, melodic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Sounds of Violence marked Onslaught's return after a long hiatus since their previous album, Killing Peace in 2007. The band had reformed in 2006 and was working to reclaim their place in the thrash metal scene, honing a sound that blends classic elements with modern aggression.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Into the Abyss) 1:01
- 2 Born for War 5:55
- 3 The Sound of Violence 4:04
- 4 Code Black 6:22
- 5 Rest in Pieces 4:43
- 6 Godhead 4:50
- 7 Hatebox 4:52
- 8 Antitheist 6:32
- 9 Suicideology 5:13
- 10 (End of the Storm) 1:30
- 11 Bomber 2:50
- 12 Angels of Death 3:02
- 13 Thermo Nuclear Devastation of the Planet Earth 1:39
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