The Rise of Chaos
Accept · 2017
46 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless surge of classic heavy metal riffs intertwined with a modern urgency and lyrical introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Rise of Chaos — This title track encapsulates the album's central themes of conflict and resilience, driven by powerful guitar work that highlights the band's signature sound.
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Die by the Sword Start here — Opening with aggressive riffs and commanding vocals, this track sets the tone for the entire album, showcasing Accept's mastery of melody within heaviness.
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No Regrets — A reflective anthem that combines introspective lyrics with an infectious chorus, illustrating the band's ability to blend personal themes with powerful instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances, appealing to heavy metal fans while exploring deeper themes.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and powerful vocals, establishing a strong opening.
- Several songs feature a call-and-response vocal structure, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
- The album's lyrical themes often reflect introspection and societal commentary, contrasting with the heavy instrumentation.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- powerful vocals for empowerment
- relentless energy for workouts
- in-order listening for immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek quiet, subdued moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues the band's strong comeback, showcasing their sustained vitality in heavy metal.
- Themes
- technological critique· societal upheaval
- Career context
- The Rise of Chaos marks Accept's return to form as their second album since reuniting in 2010. Following their acclaimed comeback, Stalingrad, this release further solidified their status in the heavy metal scene, showcasing their ability to evolve while staying true to their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Helloween
Tracklist
- 1 Die by the Sword Start here 5:00
- 2 Hole in the Head 4:01
- 3 The Rise of Chaos 5:16
- 4 Koolaid 4:58
- 5 No Regrets 4:20
- 6 Analog Man 4:10
- 7 What’s Done Is Done 4:08
- 8 Worlds Colliding 4:28
- 9 Carry the Weight 4:33
- 10 Race to Extinction 5:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Firepower
Judas Priest
Similar relentless riffs and powerful vocals with themes of resilience and societal critique.
Dystopia
Megadeth
Shares heavy riffing and lyrical focus on technology and societal upheaval in a modern context.
The Book of Souls
Iron Maiden
Combines metal sound with themes of conflict and humanity's struggles in a dynamic production.
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