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Terrorize Brutalize Sodomize

Vomitory · 2007

41 min · 10 tracks · death metal

Relentless blast beats and guttural vocals collide with haunting melodies, crafting a brutal soundscape that defines death metal's raw intensity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Terrorize Brutalize Sodomize — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of violence and darkness, featuring a relentless tempo and intricate guitar work that exemplifies the band's technical prowess.
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    Eternal Trail of Corpses — This opener sets the tone with its aggressive riffing and furious drumming, establishing a high-energy atmosphere that carries throughout the album.
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    March Into Oblivion — With a memorable chorus and dynamic shifts in pace, this track showcases Vomitory's ability to blend brutality with melodic elements effectively.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong musicianship and intense energy typical of death metal, with effective contrasts in tempo and dynamics.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a relentless blast beat that persists through the first three tracks, establishing a high-energy intensity.
  • Guttural vocals are layered over intricate guitar riffs, creating a dense soundscape that is characteristic of death metal.
  • Several tracks feature tempo shifts, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic interludes, adding dynamic contrast.
  • The final track concludes with an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, providing a sense of closure.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 Eternal Trail of Corpses 2:38
  • 2 Scavenging the Slaughtered 3:52
  • 3 Terrorize Brutalize Sodomize 3:44
  • 4 The Burning Black 5:23
  • 5 Defiled and Inferior 3:07
  • 6 March Into Oblivion 4:50
  • 7 Whispers From the Dead 4:25
  • 8 Heresy 3:27
  • 9 Flesh Passion 4:18
  • 10 Cremation Ceremony 5:24

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