Tourniquets, Hacksaws and Graves
Autopsy · 2014
49 min · 12 tracks · death metal
Brutal riffs and guttural vocals converge with a raw, unfiltered energy that defines the essence of death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tourniquets, Hacksaws and Graves — This title track encapsulates the album's core themes of visceral horror and violence, featuring intricate guitar work that complements its chilling atmosphere.
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King of Flesh Ripped — The relentless tempo and gruesome lyrical imagery make this track a standout, epitomizing Autopsy's signature blend of brutality and melody.
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The Howling Dead — With its slow build-up leading into explosive riffs, this song effectively showcases the band's dynamic range while maintaining an eerie tension throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production while maintaining a distinct death metal identity.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout most of its duration.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that contrast sharply with the heavier sections, providing brief moments of respite.
- The final track serves as an extended outro, gradually fading out with a haunting melody that leaves a lingering impact.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- gritty themes for horror fans
- dynamic progression with peaks
- short bursts of aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic or uplifting sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, Tourniquets, Hacksaws and Graves is Autopsy's fifth studio album and marks their return after a lengthy hiatus since 2009's Macabre Eternal. At this point in their career, Autopsy was solidifying their legacy within the death metal scene, showcasing their ability to blend horror themes with aggressive musicianship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Incantation· Obituary· Bolt Thrower
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Savagery 2:22
- 2 King of Flesh Ripped 4:43
- 3 Tourniquets, Hacksaws and Graves 4:03
- 4 The Howling Dead 5:59
- 5 After the Cutting 3:37
- 6 Forever Hungry 4:40
- 7 Teeth of the Shadow Horde 3:28
- 8 All Shall Bleed 1:12
- 9 Deep Crimson Dreaming 5:13
- 10 Parasitic Eye 4:10
- 11 Burial 3:46
- 12 Autopsy 5:48
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