Released 20 years ago
Splatterthrash
Ghoul · 2006
41 min · 12 tracks · death metal
Frenzied guitar riffs and guttural vocals create an intense atmosphere of horror-themed chaos and unrelenting aggression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Into The Catacombs — The opening track sets the tone with aggressive riffs and a chilling atmosphere, encapsulating the band's horror-inspired themes right from the start.
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Bury The Hatchet — This song combines catchy hooks with brutal instrumentation, showcasing Ghoul's ability to balance melody and aggression while delivering vivid imagery.
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Rise, Killbot, Rise! — With its epic length and dynamic structure, this track exemplifies Ghoul's flair for storytelling through music, weaving intricate narratives into their thrash sound.
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Cult Of The Hunter — The track features a compelling blend of rhythmic intensity and lyrical depth that reflects the thematic core of the album while maintaining high energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intense energy and thematic elements solidify its place in the death metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with tracks alternating between frenetic blast beats and slower, groove-oriented sections.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and layered, often accompanied by harmonized guitar riffs that create a dense wall of sound.
- Several tracks incorporate horror-themed samples and interludes, enhancing the overall thematic cohesion of the record.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Into The Catacombs 4:33
- 2 As Your Casket Closes 3:36
- 3 Bury The Hatchet 2:55
- 4 Merde! 2:22
- 5 Cult Of The Hunter 3:35
- 6 Mutant Mutilator 3:42
- 7 Psychoplasm 2:57
- 8 Splatterthrash 2:47
- 9 Gutbucket Blues 2:21
- 10 Rise, Killbot, Rise! 5:26
- 11 Life Of The Living Dead 3:40
- 12 Baron Samedi 3:26
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