The Coils of Apollyon
Kryptos · 2012
47 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive thrash riffs intertwine with melodic undercurrents, creating an intricate soundscape steeped in mythological themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Mask of Anubis — This opening track sets the tone with its powerful riffs and vivid imagery drawn from Egyptian mythology, drawing listeners into the album's conceptual world.
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Serpent Mage — This track showcases intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, highlighting the band's technical prowess while exploring themes of sorcery and mysticism.
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Visions of Dis — With its epic length and progressive structure, this song exemplifies the album's thematic depth and complex musical arrangements that challenge traditional thrash conventions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends aggressive thrash with melodic elements and mythological themes, showcasing Kryptos' evolving sound.
What we noticed
- The album features aggressive thrash riffs that are often layered with melodic guitar lines, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several songs incorporate tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic interludes, enhancing the thematic depth.
- The lyrics draw heavily on mythological themes, with each track exploring different narratives, which adds a conceptual layer to the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Mask of Anubis 4:29
- 2 The Coils of Apollyon 4:07
- 3 Serpent Mage 6:49
- 4 Nexus Legion 5:21
- 5 Eternal Crimson Spires 6:56
- 6 Spellcraft 3:48
- 7 Starfall 6:03
- 8 Visions of Dis 8:05
- 9 The Isle of Voices 1:36
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