Weapons of Tomorrow
Warbringer · 2020
51 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and piercing vocals that channel urgency and aggression throughout its runtime.
Top tracks — play these first
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Firepower Kills — This track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive tempo and fierce lyrical content, encapsulating the band's signature intensity.
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Heart of Darkness — Spanning over seven minutes, this track showcases Warbringer's ability to craft complex arrangements while maintaining their thrash roots, featuring dynamic shifts in pace.
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Glorious End — Closing the album, this track delivers a powerful message about acceptance and resolution through its anthemic chorus and soaring solos, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines classic thrash elements with modern aggression, creating a solid yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blistering speed and slower, heavier sections.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh style that complements the aggressive instrumentation, with lyrics addressing themes of conflict and resilience.
- 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
- relentless energy for workouts
- cathartic release of aggression
- focused listening for intensity
- anthems for defiant moments
- immersive experience of chaos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 24, 2020, 'Weapons of Tomorrow' marked Warbringer's fifth studio album, following their 2017 release 'Woe to the Vanquished'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the modern thrash metal scene after several lineup changes and a growing reputation for energetic live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Toxic Holocaust· Havok
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Firepower Kills 4:21
- 2 The Black Hand Reaches Out 3:57
- 3 Crushed Beneath the Tracks 4:21
- 4 Defiance of Fate 7:08
- 5 Unraveling 3:21
- 6 Heart of Darkness 7:12
- 7 Power Unsurpassed 3:50
- 8 Outer Reaches 4:49
- 9 Notre Dame (King of Fools) 5:18
- 10 Glorious End 6:40
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