Visitant
Arsis · 2018
48 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
A relentless barrage of melodic riffs intertwined with dark, haunting vocals that create an atmospheric yet aggressive listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tricking the Gods — Opening with a flurry of intricate guitar work and rapid-fire drumming, this track sets the tone for the album’s blend of aggression and melody. Its dynamic shifts encapsulate the band's technical prowess and thematic depth.
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Easy Prey — This track features a memorable chorus paired with sharp riffs that showcase Arsis's knack for marrying melody with heaviness. Its lyrical themes explore vulnerability and strength, resonating throughout the album.
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Funereal Might — With its slower tempo juxtaposed against powerful lyrics, this song offers a moment of reflection amid the chaos. The haunting melodies highlight the emotional weight carried through the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and effective contrasts, though it remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features intricate guitar work and rapid drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, alternating between aggressive sections and slower, atmospheric interludes.
- The vocals are predominantly harsh but occasionally shift to melodic lines, creating contrast within the songs.
- The last two tracks feature extended instrumental passages that allow for atmospheric build-up before concluding the album.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless melodic riff intensity
- dark atmospheric listening experience
- haunting vocals with aggression
- pulsating rhythms that demand attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, uplifting sounds
- want soft, mellow tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, 'Visitant' is Arsis's fifth studio album and marks their continued evolution within the melodic death metal genre. Following a three-year hiatus after 'For the Sick', this album showcases a reinvigorated sound and a commitment to their signature complexity and intensity, solidifying their position in the metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tricking the Gods 5:32
- 2 Hell Sworn 4:12
- 3 Easy Prey 4:27
- 4 Fathoms 3:50
- 5 As Deep as Your Flesh 4:26
- 6 A Pulse Keeping Time With the Dark 4:10
- 7 Funereal Might 3:58
- 8 Death Vow 4:23
- 9 Dead Is Better 3:27
- 10 Unto the Knife 5:30
- 11 His Eyes 4:22
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