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The Highest Law

Ritual Carnage · 1998

31 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

Frenzied thrash riffs collide with aggressive vocals, creating an unrelenting sonic barrage of chaos and intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenzied energy for workouts
  • for adrenaline-fueled moments
  • brief bursts of intensity
  • chaotic soundscapes for headbanging
  • aggressive vocals for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking mellow background music
  • prefer longer, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'The Highest Law' was Ritual Carnage's second album, following their debut 'Crowned in Terror' from 1996. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the Japanese thrash metal scene, showcasing more refined compositions and energetic performances that would shape their identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Obelisk· Marty Friedman· Angel Dust

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Servant of the Black 3:47
  • 2 The Unjust 2:48
  • 3 Succumb to the Beast 2:18
  • 4 The Highest Law 2:53
  • 5 Master 2:49
  • 6 Domain of Death 2:06
  • 7 Chaos and Mayhem 3:30
  • 8 Damnator 2:30
  • 9 Metal Forces 2:38
  • 10 Attack 2:36
  • 11 Death Metal 3:32

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