Venomous
Burgerkill · 2011
59 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals, merging death metal ferocity with a groove-laden undercurrent.
Top tracks — play these first
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Age of Versus — This track features intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts that encapsulate the album's blend of aggression and melody, making it a standout representation of their sound.
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House of Greed — With its powerful lyrics addressing social issues and a compelling rhythm, this track echoes the band's commitment to using music as a platform for commentary.
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Only the Strong — The anthemic nature of this track combined with its driving beat creates a rallying cry that resonates with themes of resilience and defiance present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift to slower, groove-oriented sections, creating dynamic contrasts within songs.
- 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
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
- long immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- dark thematic explorations
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Venomous' was released in 2011, Burgerkill had established themselves as a prominent force in Indonesia's metal scene, building on the success of their previous album, 'Dua Sisi'. This record marked their continued evolution, showcasing a refined production quality that resonated with both local and international audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sepultura· Machine Head· Obituary
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Into the Tunnel 1:14
- 2 Age of Versus 5:34
- 3 Under the Scars 5:17
- 4 Through the Shine 4:26
- 5 House of Greed 6:57
- 6 This Coldest Heart 3:37
- 7 For Victory 6:45
- 8 My Worst Enemy 6:32
- 9 Only the Strong 5:46
- 10 An Elegy 13:38
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