Top tracks — play these first
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Reinventing the Noose — Opening with crushing guitar work and intense rhythms, this track sets an uncompromising tone for the album that resonates throughout.
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Skinwalkers — This song showcases dynamic shifts between melodic verses and aggressive choruses, illustrating the band's ability to balance brutality with musicality.
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Curseworship — Featuring intricate guitar solos and a haunting atmosphere, this track exemplifies the lyrical depth and creative composition present on the album.
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Unleash Carnage — At just over two minutes, this brief yet ferocious track encapsulates the band's energy and urgency, making it memorable within the album's landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid metalcore elements but lacks cohesion and depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a high tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and intense drumming, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift abruptly from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier moments, emphasizing the contrast typical in metalcore.
- Vocals alternate between guttural screams and melodic singing, often within the same track, creating a dynamic vocal landscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- intense bursts of aggressive energy
- cathartic release through heavy sound
- headbanging anthems for live shows
- relentless pacing with no breaks
- dark themes that provoke thought
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic music
- seek calm and soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Summon in Thunder' was released in January 2007, Himsa was establishing itself as a key player in the metalcore scene, following their previous album 'Courting Tragedy and Disaster' from 2005. This album marked a continuation of their exploration of heavy themes and complex musical arrangements, solidifying their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· Unearth· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Reinventing the Noose 5:17
- 2 Haunter 4:17
- 4 Given in to the Taking 4:02
- 5 Skinwalkers 6:41
- 6 Curseworship 4:03
- 7 Hooks as Hands 4:16
- 8 Ruin Them 3:33
- 9 Den of Infamy 4:15
- 10 Unleash Carnage 2:02
- 11 Summon in Thunder 3:15
Disc 2
- 1 Circle of Demons 3:18
- 2 Business Suits and Combat Boots 5:29
- 3 Shoeshine For Neptune 2:54
- 4 Bleed the Fifth 3:07
- 5 Bludgeoned to Death 2:36
- 6 Big Timber 4:02
- 7 Angels of Debauchery (demo) 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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