The Cleansing cover

The Cleansing

Suicide Silence · 2007

67 min · 19 tracks · deathcore

A relentless barrage of guttural growls and chaotic breakdowns, echoing the raw intensity of deathcore's evolution.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like intensity throughout
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • short bursts of aggression
  • cathartic release of tension
  • immersive chaotic soundscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, soothing sounds
  • seek consistent, steady pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2007, 'The Cleansing' was Suicide Silence's debut studio album, marking their entry into the deathcore scene. At this time, they were a rising force in heavy music, following a series of well-received EPs that established their aggressive sound and fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
Whitechapel· Carnifex· Chelsea Grin

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Revelations (intro) 0:33
  • 2 Unanswered 2:15
  • 3 Hands of a Killer 4:14
  • 4 The Price of Beauty 2:45
  • 5 The Fallen 4:07
  • 6 No Pity for a Coward 3:11
  • 7 The Disease 4:22
  • 9 Girl of Glass 2:52
  • 10 In a Photograph 4:32
  • 11 Eyes Sewn Shut 2:58
  • 12 Green Monster 5:49
  • 13 Destruction of a Statue 3:44

Disc 2

  • 1 Circle of Demons 3:18
  • 2 Business Suits and Combat Boots 5:30
  • 3 Shoeshine for Neptune 2:55
  • 4 Bleed the Fifth 3:08
  • 5 Bludgeoned to Death 2:36
  • 6 Big Timber 4:03
  • 7 Angels of Debauchery (demo) 4:37

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