What makes Warpath by Six Feet Under notable?

Warpath is notable for its chart performance, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album has been recognized for its influence on the groove metal sound that was emerging during the late 90s, helping to define the genre alongside contemporaries like Pantera and Sepultura. Released in 1997, Warpath marked Six Feet Under's third studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed debut, Haunted. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their position in the death metal scene, following a successful tour and significant exposure gained from their previous releases.

Warpath works well if you're into steady mid-tempo aggression, relentless heavy riffs and cathartic headbanging experience.

How many songs are on Warpath?

Warpath has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Warpath

Six Feet Under · 1997

41 min · 12 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of guttural growls and heavy grooves, embodying the aggressive heart of 90s death metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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War Is Coming — The opening track sets an aggressive tone with its thunderous riffs and harsh vocals, establishing the album's thematic focus on conflict.
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Animal Instinct — This track showcases a blend of rhythm and melody, demonstrating the band's ability to create hooks within their brutal sound while maintaining energy.
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Revenge of the Zombie — With its catchy chorus and driving rhythm, this song encapsulates the playful yet dark aesthetic that defines much of the album.
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As I Die — A standout for its emotive lyrics and dynamic shifts between tempo and intensity, this track reveals a more introspective side of Six Feet Under.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album delivers a solid representation of death metal but lacks significant innovation or depth.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of down-tuned guitars and double bass drumming, creating a heavy and aggressive sound throughout.
Each track typically maintains a similar tempo, with few dynamic shifts, emphasizing relentless energy.
Guttural growls dominate the vocal delivery, often layered with backing screams to enhance the intensity of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady mid-tempo aggression
relentless heavy riffs
cathartic headbanging experience
for workout intensity

Maybe skip if you

prefer soft melodic sounds
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1997, Warpath marked Six Feet Under's third studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed debut, Haunted. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their position in the death metal scene, following a successful tour and significant exposure gained from their previous releases.
Stylistic neighbors: Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Dying Fetus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 War Is Coming 3:15
2 Nonexistence 3:34
3 A Journey Into Darkness 2:17
4 Animal Instinct 4:49
5 Death or Glory 2:52
6 Burning Blood 3:58
7 Manipulation 2:51
8 4:20 4:24
9 Revenge of the Zombie 2:50
10 As I Die 3:54
11 Night Visions 3:07
12 Caged and Disgraced 3:34

What to play next

Listen next

Maximum Violence

1999

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Haunted

1995

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