Vengeful Ascension
Goatwhore · 2017
41 min · 10 tracks · black metal
A relentless fusion of black and death metal, characterized by ferocious riffs and guttural vocals that embody chaos and aggression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vengeful Ascension — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of vengeance and rebirth, featuring blistering guitar work and a haunting atmosphere that sets the tone for the entire record.
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Under the Flesh, Into the Soul — This track showcases a dynamic structure with shifting tempos and an aggressive vocal delivery, representing Goatwhore's ability to seamlessly blend melody with raw aggression.
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Mankind Will Have No Mercy — With its driving rhythms and menacing lyrics, this song serves as a stark commentary on humanity's darker tendencies, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intense compositions and strong production, though it follows familiar patterns within its genre.
What we noticed
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched shrieks, creating a dynamic contrast that drives the intensity of the music.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, particularly in the second half, which introduces moments of slower, more atmospheric sections before returning to chaos.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless intensity from start
- dark atmosphere for deep reflection
- cathartic energy release moments
- steady pacing with dynamic shifts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted or upbeat
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Vengeful Ascension marks Goatwhore's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, Constricting Rage of the Merciless, in 2014. At this point in their career, Goatwhore had solidified their reputation within the extreme metal scene, showcasing a refined sound while maintaining their aggressive roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Nile· Dimmu Borgir
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Forsaken 3:40
- 2 Under the Flesh, Into the Soul 4:33
- 3 Vengeful Ascension 4:14
- 4 Chaos Arcane 3:57
- 5 Where the Sun Is Silent 4:35
- 6 Drowned in Grim Rebirth 4:14
- 7 Abandon Indoctrination 4:19
- 8 Mankind Will Have No Mercy 3:48
- 9 Decayed Omen Reborn 4:25
- 10 Those Who Denied God's Will 4:08
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