Torture
Cannibal Corpse · 2012
43 min · 12 tracks · death metal
Ruthless and unrelenting, this album unleashes a barrage of brutal riffs and guttural vocals that define modern death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Demented Aggression Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Scourge of Iron — This track exemplifies Cannibal Corpse’s signature style with relentless tempo shifts and intricate guitar work that elevate the brutality of its themes.
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Followed Home Then Killed — The song stands out for its chilling narrative and dynamic structure, illustrating the band's ability to blend storytelling with raw aggression.
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Crucifier Avenged — With sharp lyrical imagery and relentless riffs, this track captures the essence of revenge that resonates throughout 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 delivers relentless energy and technical skill typical of modern death metal but lacks significant innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, with most tracks maintaining an aggressive energy throughout.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and harsh, with little variation in style across the tracks, emphasizing the brutal nature of the genre.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- brutal intensity and aggression
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog, but not a standout for new listeners or breakthrough.
- Themes
- graphic violence· murderous narratives· brutal revenge
- Career context
- Released in January 2012, Torture marks Cannibal Corpse's twelfth studio album and continues their legacy following the successful previous release, Evisceration Plague. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their status as pioneers in the death metal genre, consistently pushing boundaries with their intense sound and graphic lyrical content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deicide· Obituary· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
- 1 Demented Aggression Start here 3:14
- 2 Sarcophagic Frenzy 3:42
- 3 Scourge of Iron 4:44
- 4 Encased in Concrete 3:13
- 5 As Deep as the Knife Will Go 3:25
- 6 Intestinal Crank 3:54
- 7 Followed Home Then Killed 3:36
- 8 The Strangulation Chair 4:09
- 9 Caged... Contorted 3:53
- 10 Crucifier Avenged 3:46
- 11 Rabid 3:04
- 12 Torn Through 3:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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