The Somatic Defilement cover

The Somatic Defilement

Whitechapel · 2007

31 min · 10 tracks · death metal · deathcore

Aggressive riffs and guttural vocals intertwine in a relentless exploration of horror-themed narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short intense listening bursts
  • immediate emotional impact
  • aggressive energy and urgency
  • dark thematic explorations
  • dynamic shifts in intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'The Somatic Defilement' was Whitechapel's debut album, launching them into the deathcore scene. At this time, the band was establishing its identity within a genre that was rapidly gaining popularity yet faced criticism from traditional metal purists.
Stylistic neighbors
Loathe· Akercocke· Veil of Maya

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Necrotizing 0:35
  • 2 The Somatic Defilement 5:19
  • 3 Devirgination Studies 3:12
  • 4 Prostatic Fluid Asphyxiation 3:33
  • 5 Fairy Fay 3:32
  • 6 Ear to Ear 3:30
  • 7 Alone in the Morgue 2:53
  • 8 Festering Fiesta 2:29
  • 9 Vicer Exciser 2:52
  • 10 Articulo Mortis 4:03

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