Where Ironcrosses Grow
Dismember · 2004
38 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A blistering assault of relentless riffs and guttural vocals, steeped in themes of darkness and despair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Where Ironcrosses Grow — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic depth, combining ferocious instrumentation with lyrical exploration of violence and existential dread.
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Children of the Cross — With its epic structure and haunting melodies, this track serves as a powerful culmination of the album's motifs, illustrating the band's ability to blend brutality with atmosphere.
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Me-God — This track stands out for its aggressive tempo changes and biting lyrics that critique blind faith and self-deification, reflecting the band's socio-political stance.
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, maintaining energy while exploring darker themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid-fire drumming and layered guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy pace.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, but often includes tempo shifts that introduce slower, more atmospheric sections.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- melodic undertones amidst brutality
- headbang-friendly riffs throughout
- focused listening with momentum
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2004, Where Ironcrosses Grow is Dismember's fifth studio album, following their 2003 effort, Hate Campaign. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as pioneers of Swedish death metal, continuing to push the boundaries of brutality while maintaining their signature melodic elements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where Ironcrosses Grow 2:34
- 2 Forged With Hate 2:54
- 3 Me-God 4:20
- 4 Tragedy of the Faithful 3:46
- 5 Chasing the Serpent 4:13
- 6 Where Angels Fear to Tread 4:43
- 7 Sword of Light 3:23
- 8 As the Coins Upon Your Eyes 3:29
- 9 Children of the Cross 5:07
- 10 As I Pull the Trigger 3:38
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