Teratogenesis
Revocation · 2012
37 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless fusion of technical riffs and aggressive rhythms that encapsulates the ferocity of modern thrash metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Grip Tightens — Opening with an intense barrage of riffs, this track sets the tone for the EP’s relentless pace and showcases the band's technical skill right from the start.
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Teratogenesis — The title track features intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, exemplifying the band's ability to blend melody with aggression effectively.
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Dyer’s Eve — This cover of Metallica’s classic pays homage to their influences while adding Revocation’s unique spin through complex arrangements and fierce delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Revocation's 'Teratogenesis' features intricate compositions and aggressive energy, solidifying their place in modern thrash metal.
What we noticed
- Tracks four through six maintain a relentless pace, with aggressive guitar riffs layered over intricate drumming patterns.
- The last three tracks introduce melodic elements and slower breakdowns, providing contrast to the earlier intensity.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless pacing throughout album
- aggressive rhythms for high energy
- brief tracks for quick bursts
- intense focus on technicality
- cathartic release of tension
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and calm sounds
- seek lengthy atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2012, Teratogenesis marked Revocation's third EP and followed their critically acclaimed album Chaos of Forms. By this point, the band had established themselves within the thrash metal scene, showcasing their technical prowess and creativity. The EP came as a precursor to their next full-length album, highlighting their evolution while maintaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Dahlia Murder· Amon Amarth· Municipal Waste
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Grip Tightens 4:10
- 2 Spurn the Outstretched Hand 4:07
- 3 Maniacally Unleashed 3:41
- 4 Teratogenesis 4:06
- 5 Bound by Desire 5:34
- 6 Dyer’s Eve 5:15
- 7 Surprise! You’re Dead! 2:11
- 8 Pull the Plug 4:24
- 9 Death in Vain 4:27
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