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Unholy Passion EP

Samhain · 1985

17 min · 6 tracks · heavy metal

A visceral blend of heavy metal and horror punk, drenched in dark themes and raw energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Unholy Passion — The title track encapsulates the EP's dark aesthetic, merging aggressive instrumentals with haunting vocals that define Samhain's unique sound.
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    All Hell — This track showcases the band’s heavy metal influences while maintaining a punk edge, illustrating the sonic crossover that characterized their style.
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    I Am Misery — With its chilling lyrics and driving rhythm, this song epitomizes the thematic exploration of suffering and despair prevalent throughout the EP.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

This EP showcases strong songwriting and a cohesive dark atmosphere, influencing future genres while maintaining its own identity.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a slow, haunting intro that builds into a fast-paced, aggressive rhythm, establishing the EP's dark tone.
  • Each song features prominent guitar riffs and driving drums, with vocals that alternate between melodic and harsh styles.
  • The final track ends abruptly, leaving a sense of unresolved tension that echoes the themes of despair throughout the EP.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Unholy Passion 3:10
  • 2 All Hell 2:19
  • 3 Moribund 1:43
  • 4 The Hungry End 3:06
  • 5 Misery Tomb 3:24
  • 6 I Am Misery 3:40

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