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Weeping Choir

Full of Hell · 2019

24 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

A chaotic blend of grinding noise and intense punk energy that pushes the boundaries of extreme music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Burning Myrrh Start here — This opening track delivers an immediate jolt with its frenetic energy, setting the tone for the album's relentless pace and intensity.
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    Armory of Obsidian Glass — At nearly seven minutes long, this track stands out for its immersive soundscapes and intricate layering, highlighting the band's experimental edge.
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    Angels Gather Here — The juxtaposition of harsh vocals against an ethereal backdrop showcases the band's ability to blend beauty with brutality effectively.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's innovative structure and genre-blending sound create a compelling yet challenging listen.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing more atmospheric elements.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, moving from grinding chaos to slower, more melodic passages that create a sense of tension and release.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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

  • quick bursts of chaotic energy
  • haunting introspection amidst aggression
  • short tracks for intense focus
  • unexpected shifts in intensity

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, soothing compositions
  • seek melodic, structured arrangements

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Showcases innovative genre blending and complex themes, marking a high point in their artistic development.
Career context
Weeping Choir marks Full of Hell's fifth studio album, following their 2017 release, Trumpeting Ecstasy. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the grindcore and powerviolence scenes, showcasing a relentless evolution in sound and composition that reflects their growing experimental ambitions.
Stylistic neighbors
The Body· Converge· Napalm Death

Tracklist

  • 1 Burning Myrrh Start here 2:12
  • 2 Haunted Arches 1:07
  • 3 Thundering Hammers 1:54
  • 4 Rainbow Coil 3:08
  • 5 Aria of Jeweled Tears 1:28
  • 6 Downward 1:35
  • 7 Armory of Obsidian Glass 6:55
  • 8 Silmaril 1:14
  • 9 Angels Gather Here 2:40
  • 10 Ygramul the Many 1:31
  • 11 Cellar of Doors 1:03

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