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To Those Who Walk Behind Us

Illdisposed · 2009

51 min · 13 tracks · death metal

A relentless blend of aggressive riffs and melodic undertones, creating a darkly atmospheric soundscape that defines modern death metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Blood on Your Parade — Opening with intense energy, this track sets the tone for the album and highlights the band's signature blend of aggression and melody.
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    Seeking Truth - Telling Lies — This song showcases complex songwriting and a dynamic structure, revealing the band's depth beyond standard death metal tropes.
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    Just Come and Get Me — With its catchy chorus and driving rhythm, this track exemplifies Illdisposed's knack for fusing accessibility with heavy instrumentation.
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    Those Who Walk Behind Me — The title track delves into darker lyrical themes while maintaining an engaging melody, making it a standout piece on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless aggression with melodic depth
  • dark atmosphere for intense focus
  • cathartic release through powerful riffs
  • invigorating energy for workout sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer light, upbeat melodies
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, To Those Who Walk Behind Us marked Illdisposed's sixth studio album, following their 2006 release, Burn Me Wicked. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation in the melodic death metal scene and was exploring deeper thematic content while maintaining their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • For the Record

    The song features a moment where it directly confronts societal norms, presenting a critical perspective on conformity and authenticity.

    This approach shifts from general observations to a pointed critique, giving listeners an unfiltered view of the conflict between individualism and societal expectations.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blood on Your Parade 4:18
  • 2 For the Record 3:14
  • 3 Just Come and Get Me 4:10
  • 4 Seeking Truth - Telling Lies 3:44
  • 5 Sale at the Misery Factory 4:31
  • 6 Those Who Walk Behind Me 4:04
  • 7 If All the World... 4:22
  • 8 My Number Is Expired 3:45
  • 9 Johnny 4:15
  • 10 This Unscheduled Moment 3:43
  • 11 Nu gik det lige så godt... 3:59
  • 12 When You Scream (re-mix) 3:25
  • 13 Throw Your Bolts (live) 4:09

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