Transmission Zero
Ghoul · 2011
39 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of thrash and death metal riffs collides with horror-inspired themes in an energetic, chaotic soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Lunatic Hour — Opening with frenetic energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its relentless guitar work and catchy hooks that exemplify Ghoul's style.
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Off With Their Heads — This track features a driving rhythm and memorable chorus, effectively blending thrash elements with horror-themed lyrics that resonate throughout the album.
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Blood Feast — With its gruesome imagery and rapid-fire instrumentation, this track highlights Ghoul's ability to merge humor with brutality, making it a standout piece.
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Morning of the Mezmetron — At over eight minutes long, this track showcases Ghoul's expansive songwriting, combining intricate musicianship with atmospheric shifts that deepen the listener's experience.
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Transmission Zero — The title track encapsulates the overall themes of decay and destruction prevalent throughout the album while delivering a potent mix of speed and melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense energy and thematic consistency but may not offer significant depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid-fire guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a relentless pace.
- Each song typically maintains a fast tempo, with many tracks clocking in under three minutes, contributing to the album's chaotic feel.
- Horror-themed lyrics are prevalent throughout, often delivered in a growling vocal style that complements the aggressive instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Lunatic Hour 4:06
- 2 Off With Their Heads 3:15
- 3 Destructor 3:04
- 4 Death in the Swamp 1:33
- 5 The Mark of Voodoo 2:52
- 6 Brain Jerk 4:29
- 7 Blood Feast 3:43
- 8 Morning of the Mezmetron 8:17
- 9 Transmission Zero 3:28
- 10 Tooth and Claw 2:27
- 11 Metallicus Ex Mortis 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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