Stop at Nothing
Dying Fetus · 2003
35 min · 8 tracks · death metal
Relentless blast beats and guttural vocals intertwine with intricate guitar riffs, creating an unyielding wall of sound that defines death metal's intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Shot, One Kill — This track exemplifies the band's blend of aggression and technicality, featuring swift tempo changes and intricate guitar work that showcases their musicianship and lyrical ferocity.
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Forced Elimination — With its relentless energy and powerful breakdowns, this track highlights Dying Fetus' ability to craft memorable hooks while remaining firmly rooted in death metal's brutality.
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Abandon All Hope — The song's dramatic shifts between melody and sheer aggression create a dynamic listening experience, reflecting the thematic depth prevalent throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and a relentless sound that defines its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire blast beat that is maintained throughout most tracks, creating an aggressive and relentless pace.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and higher-pitched screams, often layering multiple vocal styles within a single track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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
- relentless energy for workouts
- cathartic aggression release
- short bursts of intensity
- for headbanging sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- dislike fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Stop at Nothing is Dying Fetus' fifth studio album, following the acclaimed Killing on Adrenaline. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the extreme metal scene, building on their previous successes while maintaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Suffocation· Origin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Schematics 3:59
- 2 One Shot, One Kill 4:25
- 3 Institutions of Deceit 3:39
- 4 Abandon All Hope 6:22
- 5 Forced Elimination 3:22
- 6 Stop at Nothing 3:09
- 7 Onslaught of Malice 5:33
- 8 Vengeance Unleashed 5:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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