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The Unspoken King

Cryptopsy · 2008

50 min · 12 tracks · technical death metal · brutal death metal

A chaotic blend of technical precision and brutal aggression, pushing the boundaries of death metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady aggression for focused listening
  • chaotic intensity for cathartic release
  • engaging narrative through each track
  • for headbanging sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light, melodic sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'The Unspoken King' is Cryptopsy's fifth studio album, representing a significant shift in their sound after the departure of former vocalist Mike DiSalvo. At this point, the band was exploring a more melodic approach while retaining their brutally complex instrumentation, marking a transitional phase in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Origin· Necrophagist· Decrepit Birth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Worship Your Demons 2:12
  • 2 The Headsmen 5:14
  • 3 Silence the Tyrants 4:09
  • 4 Bemoan the Martyr 4:10
  • 5 Leach 4:48
  • 6 The Plagued 4:09
  • 7 Resurgence of an Empire 4:40
  • 8 Anoint the Dead 3:19
  • 9 Contemplate Regicide 5:29
  • 10 Bound Dead 6:26
  • 11 (Exit) The Few 2:31
  • 12 Oh My Fucking God 3:29

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