What makes Triple Black Diamond by Genghis Tron notable?

Triple Black Diamond is notable for its innovative approach to blending genres, influencing the way extreme metal could intersect with electronic music. The album received attention for its unique soundscape, reinforcing Genghis Tron's reputation within the underground metal scene and garnering critical praise from prominent music publications. By the time Genghis Tron released Triple Black Diamond in 2007, they were transitioning from their earlier work into a more avant-garde sound. This album followed their critically acclaimed debut, Dead Mountain Mouth (2006), showcasing their evolution as they experimented with merging metal and electronic music.

How many songs are on Triple Black Diamond?

Triple Black Diamond has 8 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Triple Black Diamond

Genghis Tron · 2007

34 min · 8 tracks · extreme metal

A chaotic blend of live recordings and remixes, merging extreme metal with experimental electronic elements in unpredictable ways.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Ride the Steambolt (live) — This live track captures the raw energy of Genghis Tron’s performances, juxtaposing heavy riffs with frenetic electronic beats, setting the tone for the album's experimental nature.
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Dead Mountain Mouth (Epeirogenesis) — At ten minutes long, this track exemplifies the band’s ability to weave complex compositions that seamlessly blend heavy instrumentation with atmospheric soundscapes.
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Colony Collapse — With its driving rhythm and dynamic shifts, this track stands out as a perfect representation of the band's signature fusion of aggressive metal and intricate electronic elements.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The EP's blend of live metal and electronic remixes creates a unique sound, though its cohesion is uneven.

What we noticed

The first three tracks are live recordings that maintain a high energy level, while the subsequent tracks introduce remixes that shift the sonic landscape.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Ride the Steambolt (live) 2:40
2 Chapels (live) 1:55
3 The Folding Road (live) 3:08
4 Rick Allen Mix by Vytear 4:19
5 The Folding Road (Carwash Climax remix) 5:29
6 Greek Beds (1993 industrial dance version) 2:22
7 Dead Mountain Mouth (Epeirogenesis) 10:19
8 Colony Collapse 3:53

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