War Against All
Immortal · 2023
38 min · 8 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of icy riffs and thunderous drums creates an atmosphere of bleakness and defiance throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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War Against All Start here — The opening track sets the tone with blistering riffs and commanding vocals that encapsulate the band's fierce spirit and thematic focus on conflict.
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Thunders of Darkness — This track showcases intricate guitar work intertwined with atmospheric elements, illustrating Immortal's ability to create an immersive listening experience.
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No Sun — In this song, haunting melodies contrast with aggressive instrumentation, highlighting the emotional depth present in the band's songwriting.
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Blashyrkh My Throne — This track pays homage to Immortal's iconic mythos, blending epic lyrical themes with powerful instrumentation that resonates within their discography.
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 while maintaining a cohesive sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid-fire drumming and layered guitar riffs, establishing a relentless pace.
- Each song maintains a consistent tempo, with few deviations, creating an unyielding atmosphere throughout the record.
- The final track incorporates a gradual build-up before culminating in an explosive finish, contrasting with the preceding tracks.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- ominous atmospheres to immerse in
- relentless icy riffs throughout
- focused listening for dark moods
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat energy
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — First studio album in over a decade, showcasing continued vitality and relevance.
- Career context
- Released on May 26, 2023, 'War Against All' is Immortal's first studio album in over a decade, following their previous release 'Northern Chaos Gods' in 2018. At this point in their career, the band was revitalizing their sound while maintaining their iconic black metal roots. This album marks a significant return to form for the Norwegian pioneers, showcasing their evolution while honoring their legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emperor· Darkthrone· Mayhem
Tracklist
- 1 War Against All Start here 3:26
- 2 Thunders of Darkness 3:48
- 3 Wargod 4:38
- 4 No Sun 4:16
- 5 Return to Cold 4:31
- 6 Nordlandihr 7:12
- 7 Immortal 4:14
- 8 Blashyrkh My Throne 5:58
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