Till Death Do Us Part cover

Till Death Do Us Part

Deicide · 2008

42 min · 10 tracks · death metal

Aggressive riffs intertwine with relentless drumming and dark themes, creating a visceral experience characteristic of death metal's intensity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Till Death Do Us Part — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of despair and nihilism, featuring complex arrangements that highlight Deicide's technical prowess.
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    Hate of All Hatreds — The song stands out for its aggressive tempo shifts and intricate guitar work, embodying the raw energy that defines Deicide's sound.
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    In the Eyes of God — With its haunting melody juxtaposed against ferocious riffs, this track explores existential themes, making it a notable highlight on the album.

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 delivers consistent aggression typical of death metal but lacks standout moments or innovation.

What we noticed

  • The album features aggressive guitar riffs that are consistently fast-paced, with most tracks maintaining a tempo above 200 BPM.
  • Vocals are delivered in a growling style that often overlaps with the instrumentation, creating a dense wall of sound.
  • Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, particularly during breakdowns, which add dynamic shifts within the relentless aggression.
  • The lyrics explore dark themes such as death and suffering, aligning closely with the genre's conventions.
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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, Till Death Do Us Part marked Deicide's ninth studio album and was their first for the record label Candlelight Records after leaving Roadrunner. This album continued their legacy of extreme metal, showcasing a sound that remained uncompromisingly brutal while reflecting the band's long-standing commitment to their craft.
Stylistic neighbors
Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Behemoth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Beginning of the End 3:39
  • 2 Till Death Do Us Part 4:14
  • 3 Hate of All Hatreds 3:53
  • 4 In the Eyes of God 4:42
  • 5 Worthless Misery 5:00
  • 6 Severed Ties 4:01
  • 7 Not as Long as We Both Shall Live 5:05
  • 8 Angel of Agony 3:29
  • 9 Horror in the Halls of Stone 6:23
  • 10 The End of the Beginning 1:41

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