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Works of Carnage

Krisiun · 2003

63 min · 22 tracks · death metal

Relentless blast beats and guttural screams intertwine with intricate riffs, creating a ferocious death metal assault.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless intensity throughout experience
  • dynamic journey with live energy
  • short bursts of ferocity
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of melodic calm
  • prefer long, tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Works of Carnage' was released in 2003, Krisiun was already established within the death metal scene following their prior album 'Conquerors of Armageddon' (2000). This album marked their third studio release and showcased their technical prowess while solidifying their reputation for aggressive soundscapes and lyrical themes rooted in violence and mythology.
Stylistic neighbors
Immolation· Nile· Decapitated

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Thorns of Heaven 3:52
  • 2 Murderer 2:43
  • 3 Ethereal World 2:20
  • 4 Works of Carnage 3:27
  • 5 Slaughtering Void 3:05
  • 6 Scourged Centuries 2:21
  • 7 War Ritual 1:12
  • 8 Wolfen Tyranny 2:53
  • 9 Sentinel of the Fallen Earth 3:13
  • 10 Shadows 1:49
  • 11 In League With Satan 2:48
  • 12 Outro 2:09
  • 13 Slain Fate 3:33
  • 14 Ominous 3:45
  • 15 Servant of Emptiness 3:23
  • 16 Eons 1:55
  • 17 Thorns of Heaven (live) 3:29
  • 18 Murderer (live) 3:05
  • 19 Ethereal World (live) 2:33
  • 20 Wolfen Tyranny (live) 3:11
  • 21 In League With Satan (live) 2:53
  • 22 Works of Carnage (live) 3:29

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