Worlds Torn Asunder
Warbringer · 2011
41 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and frenetic drumming creates an intense sonic landscape that defines modern thrash metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Living Weapon — The opening track sets the tone with its blistering speed and intricate guitar work, establishing both thematic and musical intensity for the album.
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Wake Up... Destroy — This track features a powerful chorus that emphasizes themes of rebellion and destruction, showcasing the band's lyrical depth alongside their musical aggression.
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Echoes From the Void — Blending atmospheric elements with brutal thrash riffs, this song exemplifies Warbringer's ability to create dynamic contrasts within their music.
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 typical of modern thrash metal while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid-fire guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a relentless pace for the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, heavier breakdowns that create dynamic contrast.
- The lyrics often tackle themes of conflict and societal issues, with a focus on delivering intense vocal performances that match the instrumentation.
- 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 for frustration
- focused aggression during tasks
- short bursts of intensity
- social commentary through chaos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow background sounds
- seek gentle, soothing melodies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Worlds Torn Asunder was Warbringer's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Waking into Nightmares. At this point in their career, the band solidified their place in the thrash metal revival, showcasing a matured sound while maintaining their energetic roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Toxic Holocaust· Havok
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Enemies of the State
The verses build tension by directly addressing oppressive forces, culminating in a chorus that defiantly rejects authority.
This direct confrontation reflects not only personal struggle but also societal critique, which is a recurring theme throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Living Weapon 4:22
- 2 Shattered Like Glass 3:22
- 3 Wake Up... Destroy 4:42
- 4 Future Ages Gone 3:56
- 5 Savagery 5:02
- 6 Treacherous Tongue 2:23
- 7 Echoes From the Void 5:37
- 8 Enemies of the State 3:11
- 9 Behind the Veils of Night 3:22
- 10 Demonic Ecstasy 5:33
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