What makes Unabomber by Macabre notable?

The album is significant for its unabashed exploration of real-life serial killers and crimes, which both fascinated and repulsed listeners. It garnered attention for its controversial subject matter, contributing to discussions around censorship in extreme music genres during the late '90s. By the time 'Unabomber' was released in 1999, Macabre had established themselves as a notable band within the death metal and grindcore scenes, following their previous album 'Sinister Slaughter' in 1997. This album continued to build on their signature style of combining extreme music with macabre storytelling, cementing their position as cult favorites among fans of horror-themed metal.

Who is Unabomber for?

Unabomber works well if you're into intense bursts of aggression, brief but relentless experience and front-loaded sonic onslaught.

How many songs are on Unabomber?

Unabomber has 7 tracks, running approximately 17 minutes.

Unabomber

Macabre · 1999

17 min · 7 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and frenzied tempos, exploring the darkest corners of humanity through a gruesome lens.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Unabomber — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on infamous criminals while showcasing Macabre's blend of catchy hooks and brutal intensity.
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Ed Gein — Focusing on the notorious murderer Ed Gein, this track stands out with its eerie narrative and serves as a prime example of how Macabre intertwines storytelling with their music.
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Ambassador Hotel — This track highlights Macabre's unique ability to juxtapose historical events with their distinctive sound, creating an unsettling yet engaging listening experience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The EP's aggressive structure and thematic focus create a compelling yet unsettling experience.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a high tempo and aggressive riffing, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more methodical pace.
The lyrics focus on real-life serial killers, with each track dedicated to a different figure, enhancing the thematic cohesion.

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

Influence 4/10

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

intense bursts of aggression
brief but relentless experience
front-loaded sonic onslaught
for adrenaline seekers

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, mellow albums
avoid chaotic listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Unabomber' was released in 1999, Macabre had established themselves as a notable band within the death metal and grindcore scenes, following their previous album 'Sinister Slaughter' in 1997. This album continued to build on their signature style of combining extreme music with macabre storytelling, cementing their position as cult favorites among fans of horror-themed metal.
Stylistic neighbors: Exhumed· Carcass· Napalm Death