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Starve for the Devil

Arsis · 2010

44 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal

A blistering fusion of melodic riffs and guttural growls that captures the essence of modern death metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • immersive experience with consistent flow
  • engaging riffs for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2010, 'Starve for the Devil' is Arsis's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'We Are the Nightmare' from 2008. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the melodic death metal scene, showcasing their technical prowess and evolving songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter· Ensiferum· Varg

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Forced to Rock 2:56
  • 2 A March for the Sick 4:23
  • 3 From Soulless to Shattered (Art in Dying) 4:27
  • 4 Beyond Forlorn 4:01
  • 5 The Ten of Swords 3:44
  • 6 Closer to Cold 5:08
  • 7 Sick Perfection 3:55
  • 8 Half Past Corpse O'Clock 4:12
  • 9 Escape Artist 4:22
  • 10 Sable Rising 3:36
  • 11 A Pound of Flesh (For the Hell of It) 3:26

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