Starve for the Devil
Arsis · 2010
44 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
Melodic death metal riffs intertwine with intricate solos and aggressive vocals, creating a relentless yet melodic sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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A March for the Sick — This track showcases Arsis's signature blend of melody and aggression, featuring dynamic shifts that highlight both technical prowess and emotional depth.
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Sick Perfection — With its rapid tempo and intricate guitar work, this song exemplifies the band's ability to combine ferocity with melodic hooks that linger long after listening.
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Half Past Corpse O'Clock — This track stands out for its rhythmic complexity, offering a potent mix of catchy choruses and complex arrangements that encapsulate the album's overall sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and technical skill, balancing aggression with melody in a cohesive manner.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic sections.
- Vocal delivery alternates between growls and clean singing, adding dynamic contrast to the music while maintaining a consistent thematic focus.
- 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
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
- steady mid-tempo progression
- cathartic release through intensity
- immersive experience with consistent flow
- engaging riffs for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- 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 record We Are the Nightmare. By this time, the band was solidifying their reputation within the melodic death metal scene while also navigating lineup changes that included the departure of founding guitarist Ryan Knight.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork
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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