Under Siege
Sepultura · 1992
44 min · 12 tracks · death metal
A relentless fusion of thrash and death metal, fueled by aggressive rhythms and politically charged lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Arise Start here — This track exemplifies Sepultura's signature sound with its heavy riffs and anthemic chorus, encapsulating the band's message of resistance and empowerment.
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Inner Self — The raw emotional intensity of this song reflects themes of inner turmoil and self-discovery, making it a standout moment in the live set.
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Mass Hypnosis — This track features frenetic energy and incisive lyrics that critique societal control, representing the band's ability to blend aggression with thoughtful commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Sepultura's energetic live performance, blending technical skill with crowd engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro before launching into high-energy tracks that maintain aggressive tempos throughout.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- dynamic progression with peaks
- ferocious energy for workouts
- cathartic release through intensity
- headbanging anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, laid-back sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Brazilian metal scene· political unrest· live performance energy
- Career context
- Released on January 14, 1992, 'Under Siege' captures Sepultura at a pivotal moment following their breakthrough album 'Beneath the Remains'. This live album showcases the band's escalating global popularity and solidifies their reputation as a leading force in heavy metal, particularly in the burgeoning Brazilian metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soulfly· Pantera· Machine Head
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 2:05
- 2 Arise Start here 2:54
- 3 Desperate Cry 5:50
- 4 Dead Embryonic Cells 4:17
- 5 Mass Hypnosis 4:22
- 6 Altered State 4:21
- 7 Inner Self 4:40
- 8 Escape to the Void 3:42
- 9 Troops of Doom 2:51
- 10 Beneath the Remains 4:51
- 11 Orgasmatron / Outro 4:50
- 12 Arise Start here
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Demanufacture
Fear Factory
Shares aggressive rhythms and themes of industrial decay and societal issues.
Vulgar Display of Power
Pantera
Features a similar blend of groove metal and intense, politically charged lyrics.
Burn My Eyes
Machine Head
Captures live energy with a fusion of thrash elements and socially aware themes.
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