What makes Works of Carnage by Krisiun notable?

The album received significant acclaim in the metal community, showcasing Krisiun's ability to blend brutality with complex song structures. It has been influential within the death metal genre, often cited by contemporary bands as a benchmark for intensity and musicianship. Released in 2003, Works of Carnage is Krisiun's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, Conquerors of Armageddon. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves within the global death metal scene, solidifying their reputation for technical prowess and aggressive sound.

Who is Works of Carnage for?

Works of Carnage works well if you're into relentless intensity throughout experience, dynamic journey with live energy and short bursts of ferocity.

How many songs are on Works of Carnage?

Works of Carnage has 22 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Works of Carnage

Krisiun · 2003

63 min · 22 tracks · death metal

Fierce blast beats and guttural vocals intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating a relentless barrage of death metal intensity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Thorns of Heaven — This opener sets the tone for the album with its relentless tempo and intricate riffs, encapsulating the band's signature style.
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Murderer — A fast-paced track that highlights Krisiun's technical skill and lyrical themes of violence, establishing a fierce atmosphere early in the album.
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Works of Carnage — The title track combines crushing rhythms with ferocious vocals, embodying the album’s thematic exploration of chaos and destruction.
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War Ritual — At just over a minute long, this interlude serves as a powerful prelude to the heavier tracks, showcasing dynamic shifts and tension-building.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends brutality with complexity, showcasing strong compositions and skilled performances within the death metal genre.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features relentless blast beats and guttural vocals, while the second half introduces more intricate guitar solos and tempo changes.
The album's title track is notably longer than most, allowing for extended instrumental passages that build tension before returning to intense riffs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 intensity throughout experience
dynamic journey with live energy
short bursts of ferocity
wave-like pacing with contrasts

Maybe skip if you

seekers of melodic calm
prefer long, tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2003, Works of Carnage is Krisiun's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, Conquerors of Armageddon. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves within the global death metal scene, solidifying their reputation for technical prowess and aggressive sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Immolation· Nile· Decapitated