Arise

Perfect croissant making music

I have a sore knee, a toothache, and I didn't sleep well last night due to a roof full of squirrells that I paid to have removed in November. To avoid further irritation, I bailed after 2 songs .

Even though I'm on record as a fan of metal, I've often skipped Sepultura because they just always seemed so try-hard. They seem to work so hard to come across extra shocking and creepy. But this, friends, is why you shouldn't judge an album by its cover. This record is straight up fire. It lives in that liminal zone between thrash and death metal that lends itself to really tasty grooves which practically spark with high-voltage current. It's super energetic without being frantic or chaotic, controlled without being robotic, and switches from face-melting guitar licks to heavy, pounding groves without missing a beat or losing an ounce of power. It's a damn good example of the genre.

I listen to this album a few times a week, have done since I was about 12 (I'm 37 now lol). It's metal perfection, simple as that. I couldn't think of anything I'd change - everything is exactly as it should be. Scott Burns deserves a fucking award for the production, too. 5/5.

What an odd choice to include this album - which is pretty by-the-numbers thrash metal - when the following Sepultura album, Chaos A.D., would see them making a genre-defining groove metal album incorporating elements of traditional Brazilian tribal music. At least Roots made the list... but Arise over Chaos A.D.? Weird. Very weird. Still good... but not the album that should be on the list.

I was taken aback by this record. Can't say that I expected to be listening to 90s Brazilian death metal today! While it's hard to imagine what it would take for me to love a metal album, I actually enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to. Still better than John Martyn. Perhaps it was just the Friday afternoon productivity boost I needed. Maybe I'm on to something here... Join me next week for my TED talk on "death metal in the workplace." Rating 2.5/5 Favourite song: Desperate Cry has got some serious twists and turns

It might be the most brilliant Ablum of it's genere of all times but I can't listen to it. They seem to be capable though

Compared to what I thought this was gonna to sound like starting off, this album was actually really badass. Every time I thought they were about to lose me they hit a guitar solo or breakdown that was hitting the spot. Definitely will go back to this when I’m in the mood

This album shows a lot of growth for the band and it's a legit banger of a record. But in two albums, they will perfect their sound and become one of the best metal bands of all time. This record is awesome. But the next two are even better.

I once heard this described as a 'riff Bible'. It is such an incredible album and it does surprise me that it is on this list, even if it is my favourite Sepultura album.

The influences from Master of Puppets are obvious, but Sepultura's fourth record is more brutal and experimenting in nature. And the drumming is just slightly more tight, as heard on 'Subtraction'. A monster of a track with a brutality in the higher end of the thrash metal spectrum. The legendary title track is equally as brutal and sets the tone for this entire tour de force of industrial-inspired thrash.

Arise is a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lyrically it’s a bit silly at times but still holds up in terms of their playing

More musical value than Napalm Death. Less comedy value though.

i knew my day would be hashtag blessed with this sepultura album. i first heard another album of theirs, roots, on this list, and arise is no less thrash metal. i even enjoy this album more! the drums are absolutely killer throughout and are what controls the beat and how hard sepultura goes! don't get me wrong, because the guitar is on fire, too. i firmly believe that metal cannot sound good period without solid musical grounding, and sepultura has that in spades. even if the vocals are harsh (and they are), the instruments are doing their part and making the music sound so, so good. i loved "c.i.u. (criminals in uniform)", even if it was a bonus track as part of a remastered version. usually only black american artists were talking about the corrupt police at this time, so it's awesome to see brazilian musicians speaking out early. as i've mentioned in my previous sepultura review, i noticed multiple similarities with system of a down, and one similarity is that social consciousness.

Thrash Metal with an experimental edge, the rare non-Scandinavian metal band really blows it out of the park with this

SEPULTURA! BR PORRA!

A pretty thrilling, high adrenaline ride, with a thrash metal band who can actually play and an ear for melody, structure and tone absent from similar band's efforts. The production is uniformly excellent and even though the subject matter is the usual tread through, er, death and facism and crushing uniformity (alright, I'm guessing mostly because I can't really tell), it doesn't mar the great soundscape and mode. Immerse, bang your head or just get some work done - smash the system whilst working for it.

very good no where near as good as roots but it's also hard to compare as they sound completely different

I have heard of this band but I am not familiar with any of their albums or songs. Another band that I was very psyched to check out. Sounds like classic thrash metal which I love and is one of my favorite genres. This album came out around the golden age of Thrash metal and its very apparent how much they are influenced by bands like Slayer and to a lesser extent Metallica. I can hear similarities in their riffs and the singer sounds a lot like the singer from Slayer to me. Also very similar lyrical themes that Slayer sang about. I loved this album a lot and I will be doing a deep dive of their discography to see what else they have produced over the years. \m/

Surprisingly good! As a teenager, I was into punk and thought metal was cheesy. Now I think they're both pretty cheesy but occasionally great. I love the energy of this style of thrash metal. I like the dystopian atmosphere of despair paired with some killer grooves. For this style of music, I find 30-35 mins makes the perfect album. This is about ten minutes too long - but it's a small complaint. 4*

I previously reviewed the album Roots by Sepultura. Although that album was in some ways more creative than this one, I think Arise is the better album of the two, with more tonal consistency and arrangements that are a little more ear friendly (as far as Sepultura albums go LOL). This is high energy, thrashy music that burns. Musically it's really good, with magnificent guitars by Andreas Kisser and wicked drumming by Igor Cavalera. It's a top notch metal album. Fave Songs: Murder, Meaningless Movements, Altered State, Under Siege (Regnum Irae), Desperate Cry

Äntligen lite METAL Alltså det är cool beans men också uppenbart att de vill låta maximalt som Slayer, ibland kanske nästan för mycket? Äh jag gillade!

I'll admit it: I am a big metalhead. The music here even overrides the vocals (which are growly but not terrible). I'm all about this. I can't call it perfect but it's absolutely a high level.

Ok this thing RIPS. I love the ambient sections between songs it really gives a sense of space

Good metal enjoyed it a lot. Crazy guitar solos and riffs. Nasty drums and grimy vocals, loved it. Favorite song, Dead Embryonic Cells. Will definitely be returning to the project when I'm in the mood, 6/8.

Arise What’s there to say? This isn’t my cup of tea, and even if it was my cup of tea it would have gone cold and have off milk in it. There really is nothing to redeem it, the lyrics are drivel, it sounds crap and thin, the songs are all the same, it’s not even confrontationally aggressive, it sounds so by the numbers it doesn't even have any shocking power. Drivel, absolute drivel. 🪦 Playlist submission: Who gives a shit really, but Desperate Cry as it has some synth in it

Yessss. 4 Not very creative though 2 I like it. But its sooo boring 1 It's definitely so much fun to run around and mush into other people to. But then again, it's those metal songs that are just never inviting an actual wall to diverge, or a mosh to even begin. You just kind of wait in anticipation for a thing that never comes. It only invites circles pits, and even they just can't even start if a breakdown never even pretends to show itself. In the end you're left feeling incomplete and questioning if the sweat, broken bones and moshing was even worth it.

100/10. Jeez, I've been giving far too many albums 5/5 ratings. This album right here is a true 5/5-deserving album. I LOVE Sepultura. They're one of my favourite bands. This album is a masterpiece. It's a miracle that not only one, but TWO Sepultura albums made it into Robert Dimery's album list, considering the considerable bias against metal music, and non-British music. Anyway, Sepultura is awesome. Rock on! :)

I think this album turned me into a metalhead.

Wow I am thoroughly surprised and elated that Sepultura have an album on this list. I bet if you polled death metal bands/players today, 99% of them would mention Sepultura as being an influence to them. I personally have several old band members that have Sepultura tattoos! They are great. Really amazing. Brazilian trailblazers that brought tribal rhythms to thrashy guitars and guttural, animalistic vocals. This album is the start of a 3-record span of albums that really blew open death/thrash metal- "Arise" "Chaos AD" and "Roots". While I'm REALLY glad there is a Sepultura album on here, I think that "Chaos AD" or "Roots" would have been better choices. Both of those are more refined (in a good way- you can make an argument that says "why would I want "refined" when I'm looking for animalistic thrash music?", but I promise it's better) and I think would have been better picks. SDA- if you never heard of Sepultura, listen to the track "Territory" on Chaos AD- specifically the drum solo intro. To me that captures everything about Sepultura in about 60 seconds of music. Actually listen to the whole track, it's got great lyrics (about tyranny and oppression ofc), guitar solos, everything. Speaking of guitar solos and performances, it's so funny to say but in the realm of heavy metal, this band is so tasteful. None of the members step on eachother's toes, none of them overdo anything and none of them under do (if overdo is a word then why isn't underdo) anything. They understand when there should be breaths in music- something that is the bane of many metal bands. With all of that being said, I think this album is a 3/5, and the two following albums are 4/5's. I would love if "Chaos AD" was on this list in place of "Arise".

Arise - its one of these albums.. Dead embryonic cells - points just for the little Tbh👍 Desperate cry - some nice differentiation here between two sections Murder- cheery titles.. Cute👍 All other songs much the same Altered state👍 I guess this is good for what it is but it just doesn't appeal to me 3/5

It can be that they are one of the bands responsible for defining the formula, but this album is absolutely formulaic. I have never been a fan of growled vocals - I prefer vocalists who can sing, and the absence of this weighs heavily against Sepultura. The rhythm section is solid as is to be expected. The lead guitar is uninspiring however. After three or four tracks it gets rather boring - all too much the same.

Alles drin, was damals für mich an Sepultura neu und aufregend war (Metal war nicht mein Ding): Blast Beats, Brutalität, Ambient Sounds aber gleichzeitig so konzentriert, kompakt, ohne die (ich kannte und kenne mich im Metal nicht aus) damals üblichen Leder- und Gore-Klischees zu bedienen. Die Indie-Variante von Thrashmetal sozusagen. Gut zum Autofahren, gut für die Arbeit im Home Office.

Cool riffs

There are moments when this thrash metal band uses its incredible technical ability to allow the speed with which they play to generate some forward momentum, but mostly they're happy to mindlessly assault the senses. What disappoints me most is they show flashes of something approaching interesting, but won't commit to it. Best track: Desperate Cry

Uuuuurrrrggghhhh, Death Metal!! I mean: ugh, death metal (eye roll)

When it comes to vocals, you need to have either good lyrics or a good voice. My problem with metal is they often have neither and this album is no different. The music is fine, even good at times, but feels generic for the genre. I struggle to see the value in listening to this album over any other metal album.

About halfway through this, I realized that the singer kind of sounded like Cookie Monster. Helped me get through it.

I was tempted to write a one word review "Arse." But, I want to add that this would be good with actual vocals. Every vocal melody is exactly the same.

Forgot to listen :(

Not a huge fan of the genre. Very hit or miss for me. I didn’t hate it, but to me, a song without melodies and vocals that incorporate a scale is more performance art than music.

Ugh! Couldn't stand it and listened to an album from a few days ago. Dire Straits!

I hate this style of music. Great when I was younger but now it bores me to death or makes me feel sick.

If a person pushed me down, shat in my ear, used their finger to push that shat further into my head, then flipped me over and repeated the act on the other side, it would still be preferable to ever hearing this record again.

pourtant j'adore la musique brésilienne

Chaos A.D. war zu Metal-Schulzeit mega wichtig, elegisch, aufrüttelnd. Arise legt nach wie vor eine politische Messlatte an jeden Song, auf dass diese niemals unterschritten wird, aber ansonsten muss ich konstatieren, a) rausgewachsen zu sein und b) hier wirklich keine Neuerfindung des Rades vorzufinden geschweige denn c) überhaupt ein rundes Ding vorzufinden, das keine Ähnlichkeit mit einer stets vorwärts preschenden Kreissäge aufweist. Abgetrennte 1,4

not my thing

Me fascinó, crecí escuchando Metallica y arise está muy inspirado en master of puppets. Sin duda me lo repetiré

What an awesome album ! If you love old school Pantera and Metallica then you’ll love Sepultura. Every single song took me to a different region in Riff City. The vocals seem a bit cliche and forced but I can’t deny the insane instruments.

Ik ken de band (ik heb ze een keer eerder gehad ook), ik ken het album niet. Eigenlijk meteen in het begin word ik een beetje verrast dat het zo trash-metal-achtig is. Een wedstrijdje wie kan het snelst. Ik had het trager en lomper verwacht. Maargoed, zo'n verrassing is zeker leuk. Het tragere, lompere werk hebben we al gehad met dat album waar 'Wortels bloederige wortels' op staat. Ik zet dit zelf nooit aan, maar als ik het hier in de lijst een keer krijg vind ik het dan toch wel heel leuk. Die breakdowns af en toe toveren daadwerkelijk een lach op m'n gezicht. Op de één of andere manier vind ik die grappig. Je ziet ze bijna staan, of in het geval van de drummer zitten. Lekker die dubbele bassdrum pedalen als een machinegeweer afvuren terwijl de gitaren zo snel mogelijk aangeslagen worden, zoveel zweet overal op het lichaam dat de tattoos bijna loslaten en uiteraard met de lange haren wapperend in de wind. Ik word hier wel vrolijk van. Een leuk feitje dat ik toevallig paraat heb omdat ik er vorige week nog naar heb gezocht: Max Cavalera (van Sepultura dus) zat ooit in een band genaamd Nailbomb. Die gaven hun eerste liveoptreden op Dynamo Open Air festival in 1995 (tot op heden het grootste meerdaagse openluchtfestival ooit in Nederland) te Eindhoven, waarvan ik uiteraard alleen de verhalen ken via een neef van me. Enkele dagen later gaf de band de pijp aan Maarten en zo bleef dat optreden (inmiddels te bekijken op Youtube) jarenland hun enige live-optreden ooit. Tot ze in 2024 ofzo weer een keer geld nodig hadden natuurlijk. Zo gaat dat. Mand. 5 sterren.

Max back at it. Glad they re-recorded these albums. I stand with Sepultura is Max and Igor. The classic albums are just so heavy, you can feel what’s about to come. My neck hurts…..

It's fascinating to hear the influences from other bands who were releasing albums at the same time as this dropped. I can hear the odd Metallica guitar sound from their late 80s material, also some similarities with Human, Death's progressive death metal opus. Although I feel that Roots is a slightly better album, and to my regret, I only awarded that album 4 stars, this is getting 5 stars. I hope this partly makes up for just about my only rating-regret so far.

Totally new band for me I believe, although there’s a chance I have heard a song or two somewhere.. this was a great sound, some nice Metallica sounds but still their own voice with it. Great production, metal is sometimes a bit muddy to me but this maintained throughout. Was initially worried with the length but this was fucking great.

Top metal album! A lot of influences can be heard. Was the perfect anthem for my Friday.

Can't believe I hadn't heard this before. Thrashier version of old school Metallica. This is a classic and going into the rotation ASAP

Incredible.

5/5. It's rare to find metal on lists like these so when this came on, I honestly forgot it was still a genre especially when pulling from here. At first, I was thrown off by vocals but with great mixing and guitar and drums, this album sounds amazing. I was enjoying each song and was excited to replay it. Part of it might have been the fact that I never get to hear metal on here so it was a nice change of pace. Even still, I was having a good time and I'll have to revisit the lyrics but from what I could catch, seemed very political and angry at the right people so that's always a plus. There are also clear signs of introducing different styles to classic thrash that was nice to hear. Best Song: Arise, Dead Embryonic Cells, Altered State, Infected Voice

Blows Metallica out of the water. Genuinely some of the tightest early 90s metal I've ever heard. And I can hear the lyrics!

Este disco es bestial en todos sus aspectos, sonido , producción , composición , potencia , años dorados de los autenticos Sepultura. En mi opinión este disco tiene más elementos de Death Metal que de Thrash, una banda con un estilo unico. Brasil, obrigado!

Best metal record of the nineties.

The mere existence of this album on this list is surprising in so many ways, 1. This list actually has a really good (and somewhat niche) metal album 2. This list has a Sepultura album 3. This list actually has TWO Sepultura albums 4. And then for some reason they chose Arise over Chaos A.D. I still love this album too but I think Chaos A.D. is a little more refined and it has bigger hits too. Man I forgot how much this album rips. My favorite thing about this album is that whenever a song start to get boring or repetitive they add this crazy breakdown. I swear the second half of every song here is better than the first half. Low 5.

South American heavy metal is fascinating to learn about and Sepultura is one of the biggest acts to come out of that part of the world. The fury and passion this music evokes is so welcome on this list. Such a fantastic listen today.

Masterfully done album. So crisp, and sharp while unrelenting and merciless. Always wonderful to listen to, never gets old.

I did not expect this album at all! BANGER! I guess I can see why it’s rated low because metal but come on!

Hell. Yeah. 5

This is an absolute classic.

That's metal for sure.

Really good metal album. Aggresive enough, but not too overpowering.

So weird to find Arise on the 1001 album list. It's a killer thrash metal album that I've listened to countless times but Sepulturas album Roots is more understandable as it's more unique and more differentiated from other albums in the genre. Still Arise is a 5/5 album but as thrash metal albums goes I would rather recommend early Slayer or Metallica.

Toen ik dit album voorgeschoteld kreeg, dacht ik gelijk: waarom een 2x keer Sepultura? Was 1 niet genoeg? En missen we nu niet allerlei andere metalalbums in deze lijst, die er absoluut niet in hadden misstaan. Ik was dus helemaal in de rantmodus. Ik wilde uit protest een 1 gaan geven. En toen zette ik het album aan. Nondeju! Ouderwetse thrashmetal waar Metallica in de beginjaren zijn hand ook niet voor omdraaide. Dikke riffs, groovy. Ondersteund door goede drumritmes, die af en toe vertragen of versnellen in een off-beat. En dan een gillende gitaarsolo eroverheen. Wat een moddervet album. Thrash met een hoofdletter T. Een kleine 45 minuten later stopt de moshpit en mag de neckbrace om voor de komende tijd. Wat lekker zeg. Eindelijk weer eens een keer 5 sterretjes.

🤘 BADASS. 🤘 I don't have much of a relationship with this album - I was way more team Metallica back in the day, and didn't have the resources to invest in all of Sepultura's back catalog - I went for "Chaos AD" and "Roots" instead. But this is great! Everything I like about classic thrash, with their own subtle twists thrown in (and none of the nu metal taint that crept into "Roots")! Fave track - "Dead Embryonic Cells" ☠️

Spectacular album!

Whoa! Didn’t know I loved Sepultura! I can’t remember what I didn’t love about Roots, but this was SO GOOD!

Va bene

While the thrash purists may disagree, I always felt Sepultura shined the brightest with more tribal instrumentation. Chaos A.D. and Roots will always beat out their earliest stuff for me, but the Cavalera brothers seemingly could do no wrong in the 80s and 90s. Arise is a nice transition spot in the discography that still mostly holds onto a thrash sound but begins to introduce lower BPMs and a more groove oriented rhythm, which becomes much more apparent in the subsequent albums. If I were just rating metal albums, I might give this album a 4. Compared to the rest of this album list, Arise is a 5...no question.

that's the devil music

I knew I was in for a loud Monday listen but I wasn’t fully prepared for how relentless it would be. Mechanical, thundering drums accompanied by wailing guitars all the way thru. This was a blast, great energy and a welcomed surprise hit. So fucking good 5 stars

Arise" by Sepultura, released in 1991, stands as a pivotal album in the realm of heavy metal. It combines aggressive guitar riffs, rhythmic complexity, and politically charged lyrics, showcasing the band's evolution from thrash to a more diverse sound. Lyrics The album's lyrics delve into social and political issues. Tracks like "Dead Embryonic Cells" address societal decay, while "Altered State" explores altered mental states. The lyrics are thought-provoking, reflecting the band's engagement with the world around them. Music "Arise" is a sonic assault with a blend of thrash, death metal, and tribal influences. Andreas Kisser's guitar work is outstanding, with powerful riffs and intricate solos. The rhythm section, featuring Igor Cavalera's drumming, contributes to the album's intense energy. The title track, "Arise," exemplifies the band's musical prowess and ability to create a heavy atmosphere. Production The album's production, helmed by Scott Burns, captures the raw intensity of Sepultura's sound. The mix allows each instrument to shine while maintaining a cohesive and aggressive sound. The production quality was a leap forward for the band, contributing to the album's lasting impact. Themes "Arise" revolves around themes of societal upheaval, inner turmoil, and resistance. The album's cover art, featuring a monstrous figure emerging from the earth, symbolizes the chaos depicted in the lyrics. The thematic coherence adds depth to the overall listening experience. Influence "Arise" has left an indelible mark on the metal genre. Its fusion of genres influenced a generation of bands, contributing to the development of death metal. The album's impact is evident in the subsequent work of Sepultura and the broader metal landscape. Pros Musical Diversity: The album showcases Sepultura's ability to seamlessly blend diverse musical elements. Lyrical Depth: Thought-provoking lyrics elevate the album beyond typical thrash metal themes. Influential Impact: "Arise" played a crucial role in shaping the direction of heavy metal. Cons Limited Sonic Variation: While cohesive, some critics argue that the album could have explored more sonic diversity. Intense Atmosphere: The relentless intensity may be overwhelming for listeners seeking more melodic elements. In conclusion, "Arise" is a landmark album that transcends the boundaries of thrash metal. Its impactful lyrics, powerful music, and lasting influence make it a crucial addition to the metal canon.

Metal masterpiece

I used to this album years ago as an angry teenager. Classic Sepultura!

This is the album that reminded me (not that I ever need to remember this) that electric guitar goes hard as fuck.

Pure metal baby!

Rules

I'm surprised that this is here, not because it's bad but because this list isn't great with metal. This is a killer album. Throw up the horns, bang your head, etc. Enjoy it. This isn't that Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Hanoi Rocks weak tea.

Great big riffs or something. Really nice albom

SOOO pleasantly surprised to see Sepultura listed here. AND it's an album I'm actually not too familiar with. The global score on this one is notably lower than average, and I completely understand why. Sorry, y'all, I know that dirty, grimy, oldschool death metal isn't everybody's jam, but this is a pretty fuckin good day for me.

Heavy as hell and twice as loud

FUCK YES

Amazing. Desperate Cry is insanely good. Probably one of my favorite metal songs now. The drums and guitar fucks. I’m definitely going to check the rest of their albums out.

This album is perfect. Absolutely perfect. Like when I have an enemy that I've captured and tied up in the basement and needs to be interrogated and they need to be softened up. Or if I have some houseguests who need to leave, like my parents. Oh yeah! At an hour long, it doesn't have the repetition that, say, re-runs of Gilligan's island might have.

fuck yes. Rocking so goddamn hard. Drums like machine guns. Guitars rip. Loved this

Great

A Thrash classic, raw energy and power in every single track already heard it but gladly gave it a spin, still as good as I remember

Classic trash metal album. Not a big fan of the genre but knew this album and it is perfect of course.

An all time banger. Peak form between this and Chaos AD

Yeah, with a couple of exceptions, this is a bloody good album.

O começo da confirmação da poder do metal brasileiro.

sweet, just what I expected, can't wait to hear it in my car

I enjoyed this album way harder than I thought I would. I normally don't enjoy death metal too much. But the vocals are brutal and raw. Just some really solid stuff. Add in the artwork too, it feels so classic. Overall do I think this album is a 5/5? Maybe not in a Objective but from my personal perspective? this feels really good honestly.

Fucking old school Sepultura. Enough said.