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Supreme Evil

Diabolic · 1999

32 min · 10 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and punishing riffs create an unyielding sonic assault that defines death metal's darkest corners.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sacrament of Fiends — This track exemplifies Diabolic’s signature blend of speed and melody, featuring complex guitar work that elevates the intensity of the lyrics about sacrilegious rituals.
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    Ancient Hatred — With its aggressive tempo and darkly evocative themes, this song encapsulates the album’s exploration of primal emotions and historical grievances.
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    Supreme Evil — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, presenting a powerful narrative around malevolence with a memorable chorus that resonates within the genre.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Foothills
Higher than 35% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical skill and brutal sound but may not have broad appeal beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, creating an unrelenting energy throughout.
  • Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions between sections, enhancing the chaotic feel of the music.
  • The final track concludes with a prolonged fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Insacred 0:25
  • 2 Sacrament of Fiends 3:01
  • 3 Ancient Hatred 2:26
  • 4 Treacherous Scriptures 3:04
  • 5 Grave Warnings 3:11
  • 6 Rack of Torment 4:34
  • 7 View with Abhorrence 3:15
  • 8 Dwelling Spirits 4:58
  • 9 Wicked Inclination 2:34
  • 10 Supreme Evil 4:47

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