There Will Be Violence cover

There Will Be Violence

Impending Doom · 2010

34 min · 10 tracks · deathcore

Relentless deathcore aggression intertwines with haunting melodies, creating an atmosphere of chaos and despair throughout the album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    There Will Be Violence — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, blending brutal instrumentation with powerful lyrics that critique societal violence.
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    Love Has Risen — This track stands out for its emotional depth, contrasting the album's heavier elements with a poignant exploration of redemption and hope amidst turmoil.
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    Children of Wrath — With its aggressive tempo and hard-hitting riffs, this track illustrates the band's signature style while addressing themes of anger and consequence.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and blast beats, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
  • Several tracks feature alternating vocal styles, including guttural growls and clean singing, creating dynamic contrasts within the songs.
  • The album's final track ends abruptly after a climactic buildup, leaving a sense of unresolved tension.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hell Breaks Loose 1:15
  • 2 There Will Be Violence 3:05
  • 3 Orphans 3:55
  • 4 Peace Illusion 3:11
  • 5 The Great Fear 4:38
  • 6 Walking Through Fire 2:47
  • 7 Love Has Risen 4:43
  • 8 The Son Is Mine 3:33
  • 9 Children of Wrath 3:15
  • 10 Sweating Blood 3:47

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