The Venomous
Nightrage · 2017
52 min · 13 tracks · melodic death metal
A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and aggressive vocals, blending technical precision with emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Venomous — The title track encapsulates the album's fierce energy and thematic focus on transformation and struggle, setting a powerful tone for the entire record.
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Metamorphosis/Day of Wrath — This track showcases a dynamic interplay of heavy riffs and haunting melodies, illustrating the band's technical prowess and lyrical depth.
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Affliction — With its infectious chorus and intricate solos, 'Affliction' stands out as a highlight that combines accessibility with complexity, appealing to both metal purists and newcomers.
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From Ashes Into Stone — 'From Ashes Into Stone' features poignant lyrics alongside an epic musical arrangement that conveys resilience and strength, embodying the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends technical precision with emotional depth, maintaining a strong melodic focus throughout.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a rapid-fire guitar riff that sets a high tempo, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Vocals alternate between harsh growls and melodic singing, often within the same song, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The album closes with two versions of 'Denial of the Soul', providing a reflective end after the intensity of preceding 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- relentless melodic riffs
- cathartic emotional release
- focused headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek quiet background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2017, Nightrage was solidifying its place in the melodic death metal scene with 'The Venomous', their sixth studio album. This release followed a five-year gap since their previous album, 'The Puritan', and marked a return to form for the band, featuring new vocalist Ronnie Nyman who brought a fresh energy to their established sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Arch Enemy· In Flames· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Venomous 4:31
- 2 Metamorphosis/Day of Wrath 3:51
- 3 In Abhorrence 3:37
- 4 Affliction 4:27
- 5 Catharsis 4:55
- 6 Bemoan 4:07
- 7 The Blood 4:12
- 8 From Ashes Into Stone 3:41
- 9 Trail of Ghosts 4:50
- 10 Disturbia 4:25
- 11 Desolation and Dismay 4:03
- 12 Denial of the Soul 3:02
- 13 Denial of the Soul (alternative version) 3:00
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