What makes Terminal Redux by Vektor notable?

The album received widespread acclaim from critics, with publications like Metal Injection and Decibel praising its ambitious scope and intricate musicianship. It also marked Vektor’s first entry into the Billboard charts, peaking at number 22 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, expanding their reach within the metal community. Terminal Redux is Vektor's third studio album, released after their critically acclaimed album Outer Isolation in 2011. By 2016, the band had established themselves as a leading force in the thrash metal revival, solidifying their reputation for complex compositions and sci-fi themes.

Who is Terminal Redux for?

Terminal Redux works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and wave-like pacing experience.

How many songs are on Terminal Redux?

Terminal Redux has 10 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Terminal Redux

Vektor · 2016

73 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

Frenetic thrash metal intertwines with progressive elements, creating a cerebral yet aggressive sonic landscape.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Cygnus Terminal — This track represents the album's thematic focus on science fiction, showcasing rapid tempo shifts and intricate guitar work that define Vektor's sound.
→
LCD (Liquid Crystal Disease) — With its blend of complex rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics about technology’s impact on humanity, this song exemplifies the band's lyrical depth.
→
Collapse — As the album's epic closer, it encapsulates the narrative arc of Terminal Redux with its grandiose instrumentation and emotional weight, leaving a lasting impression.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album showcases ambitious compositions and skilled musicianship, making it a standout in modern thrash metal.

What we noticed

The album features complex song structures, with many tracks exceeding six minutes and incorporating multiple tempo changes.
Guitar solos are frequent and often intertwine with intricate bass lines, creating a dense sonic texture.
The lyrics explore themes of science fiction and existentialism, adding a conceptual layer to the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
wave-like pacing experience
thought-provoking thematic exploration

Where this album fits

Career context: Terminal Redux is Vektor's third studio album, released after their critically acclaimed album Outer Isolation in 2011. By 2016, the band had established themselves as a leading force in the thrash metal revival, solidifying their reputation for complex compositions and sci-fi themes.
Stylistic neighbors: Revocation· Municipal Waste· Havok

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Charging the Void 9:12
2 Cygnus Terminal 8:15
3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Disease) 7:32
4 Mountains Above the Sun 1:22
5 Ultimate Artificer 5:04
6 Pteropticon 6:00
7 Psychotropia 7:38
8 Pillars of Sand 5:19
9 Collapse 9:22
10 Recharging the Void 13:38

What to play next

Listen next

Transmissions of Chaos

2021

Go back to

Outer Isolation

2011

Full Vektor discography Artists like Vektor

thrash metal

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata