The Infernal Storm
Incantation · 2000
39 min · 8 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and intricate guitar work creates a dark, suffocating atmosphere characteristic of classic death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Anoint the Chosen — Opening with crushing riffs and aggressive drumming, this track sets a menacing tone that encapsulates the album's chaotic energy.
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Sempiternal Pandemonium — Featuring a dynamic shift between slower tempos and explosive fury, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend brutality with melodic elements.
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Heaven Departed — This track showcases intricate guitar harmonies and haunting melodies, providing a contrasting yet compelling moment within the album's relentless pace.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate musicianship and maintains a relentless pace, making it a notable entry in death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely dips below fast-paced, aggressive rhythms throughout its eight tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- relentless bursts of intensity
- dark atmosphere for late nights
- cathartic release of aggression
- short, powerful listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soothing sounds
- want lighthearted, uplifting themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Infernal Storm is Incantation's fifth studio album, released during a period when the band was solidifying its reputation in the death metal scene. Following their previous album, Diabolical Conquest, this release continued to showcase their distinctive sound while experimenting with darker themes and complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Immolation· Suffocation· Nile
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anoint the Chosen 3:53
- 2 Extinguishing Salvation 4:07
- 3 Impetuous Rage 5:03
- 4 Sempiternal Pandemonium 6:18
- 5 Lustful Demise 5:14
- 6 Heaven Departed 7:32
- 7 Apocalyptic Destroyer of Angels 3:19
- 8 Nocturnal Kingdom of Demonic Enlightenment 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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