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Nice example of the genre.
Couldn't do it. made it about 15 mins and I suppose that means it's a 1 star for me. The speed metal style is just not to my liking. :)
Fantastic Thrash. Not a rehash or clone of the Big 4. Rhythm section is punishing and the lead guitar work is really creative. 5 stars.
Nothing I would ever want to hear again. The second and last Sepultura album. I can't relate to this kind of music; it's just fast kick drums, fast riffs, and screaming. And all sounds the same at some point.
Light up for god's sake! Life is not so miserable!
It's basically the first time i've actually stopped and heard any of sepultura's songs, it's quite nice actually.
From the cover, to the "Brazilian death metal", and from the first song, I instantly knew I was not gonna like this at all.
Overall: 10/10 Honestly shocked that this made it on to the list. This is the closest thing to actual good death metal that you'll find while doing this (even though it's closer to thrash metal). I love Sepultura so much, and the Max Cavalera era is the best they have to offer. This album gets pretty brutal at times, but it's also groovy and the riffs are killer. This was sadly the last time they got thrashy (during the Max era) and they became more of a groove metal band afterwards. Fav Song: Dead Embryonic Cells
Wow, Sepultura in this list? I'm shocked! What a pleasant surprise! Yes, I'm a metalhead (at times) and I loved this album when it came out back in the day! Already being familiar with "Beneath The Remains" two years prior, this was a godsend. Better production, stunning riffs - thrash done at an incredibly high level. The Brazilian/Latin influenced percussion only foreshadowed what was to come with "Chaos A.D" and in particular "Roots". That said, I liked the latter the best, because they incorporated indigenous Brazilian percussion and themes into metal and their slightly different direction towards alternative metal instead of straightforward old school thrash-metal as it still was on "Arise". Even so, amongst Slayer's "Seasons in The Abyss" and Megadeth's "Countdown to Extinction" this album was and is an absolute thrash-metal classic! 4/5
i had a preconceived notion about this album because of my experience with the other sepultura album on this list, but to my surprise, i actually didn't mind this one. definitely more of a straight forward thrash album, which i have the tendency to like more than death metal stuff. the instrumentals are pretty energetic and sufficiently thrashy. the vocals are still not quite my thing, but are not as over the top growly as a lot of metal tends to be, which i am not a fan of - but here it's not egregious and works fairly well. it's not quite my cup of tea, but it wasn't the worst way to spend 45 minutes.
This is the moment Sepultura evolved from a straight forward death/thrash metal monster more akin to their Norwegian counterparts, incorporating more industrial sounds, particularly on tracks like Dead Embryonic Cells and Orgasmatron, where you can almost sing along. Definitely a groovier record than Beneath The Remains. As hardcore punk was likely making its way onto turntables in Brazil, you can see it starting to impact the band as it clearly present on Subtraction and to some extent on Desperate Cry with its tribal drumming pattern at the beginning leading into more blast beats. Subtraction is just a great track. Perhaps my favorite on this record as my listening taste is more punk rock than metal. Looking where metal is today, it’s pretty obvious that Sepultura had figured out that they would have to evolve or die. That choice in 1991 is probably the reason they still exist as a band and why this album is so popular today. Other highlights include Meaningless Movements, Orgasmatron, C.I.U. (Criminals in Uniform) and the opening track Arise. Honestly, listening to this record in its entirety for the first time was interestingly very enjoyable. I’d heard various tracks in mixtapes or in isolation, not as a whole meal. The meal was good. Is it a perfect record? No and given the evolution of my tastes some of the guitar work comes off as cheesy (see Infected Voice). There is also a mix issue with the record as the vocals are buried a bit on several tracks which makes this more sludgy than thrash.
My favorite Sepultura album. Riffs are tight, drumming is insane, and it's got that growling death metal voice but you can understand the lyrics. 3.6 / 5 stars
Not for me 1/5
Eeuurghphhmmmf, dès les premières secondes je savais où ça aboutirait. Le drum est le plus gros défaut de cet album, tellement répétitif autant sur les tounes qu’entre elles. La bass et la guit sont pas mieux, et le chanteur me donne mal à la tête (heureusement que c’est pas du scream). Il y a eu un drôle de moment sur Desperate Cry où je pensais aimer ça, ça feelait Metallica-like, mais tout s’est effondré dès que Murder a embarqué. Le cover est très cool par contre. Encore un 2 pis on en reparle plus.
Interesting, I never listened to this album before. It's almost like a missing 80s Metallica album with different vocals.
My experience with metal began in the late 1970s, giving me a view of the genre's evolution, notably the emergence of Thrash and Death Metal, styles that I've witnessed live but am not a dedicated enthusiast of. What I primarily look for in Metal are hooks, a touch of melody and groove, along with compelling dynamics (light and shade). Speed can be fun when used right. A crucial dealbreaker for me is the presence of highly distorted or growling vocals, which I find off-putting. Despite acknowledging some good guitar work and riffs, my overall experience with Sepultura's "Arise" was one of quick indifference, and I won't be returning to it. For me, the main flaws were the monotonous, unimaginative drumming and the constant onslaught of noise and power, which collectively robbed the sound of any desired groove. The vocals were also unengaging. As a whole, the album felt tediously long; a low point was realizing I was only three tracks in, at "Desperate Cry", just before "Murder" began. While I can respect the album's merits, and why some folks would enjoy this album, it was ultimately not for my taste (2/5 stars). 1 "Arise" (2/5) 2 "Dead Embryonic Cells" (2/5) 3 "Desperate Cry" (2/5) 4 "Murder" (2/5) 5 "Subtraction" (1/5) 6 "Altered State" (2/5) 7 "Under Siege (Regnum Irae)" (2/5) 8 "Meaningless Movements" (2/5) 9 "Infected Voice" (1/5) Total - 16 Average - 1.78 159/1001 88/159 albums reviewed were new to me.
It is a 5 stars!!!
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Dinin lisun
The Good: The only way is up! The Bad: Sometimes, arise only refers to getting out of bed… The Ugly: Finding out that your bed is a coffin… Maybe it was my mindset while listening to this, so I get it… and I was banging along with the strong riffs, and I even did the horn sign with the hand… though at no point did I pretend to be a vampire. It is interesting how one day you listen to this band and think “this is total shit” and another day it is just awesome! There’s no explaining this… So, am I to be considered a metal head now? Will I start painting fingernails black, get a fucking arm-sleeve tattoo that spills into the hand too? Will I need to change my wardrobe so that it includes predominantly black clothes? 4*, because I know that I will want to listen to this album again...
Ah lads, I gave it a try but it’s not for me
This is the Sepultura that I love. I definitely prefer the early more thrash focused albums as opposed to the more tribal groove metal that started showing up on the album after this, Chaos A.D. Arise is brutal, raw full of incredible musicianship. I loved revisiting this one.
This one is more or less like a Metallica album. I feel like Sepultura came into their own later on with the tribal sound. That being said, it's heavy as fuck, and worthy of a 4.
This one sounds so different from Roots to me. Moreso straightforward metal without as much groove and syncopation. Max Cavalera still sounds like a madman. Pretty cool riffs.
Oof, thats a tough one. I listened to some thrash metal in my life, and i always wanted to listen and focus specifically to Sepultura, since i heard about it quite many times. I was quite disappointed by raw and primitive music compared to other genre representatives. Nothing caught my ear, or left a mark.
Not a fan of the screaming metal much, but this was better than most. 3 stars or C+.
This one felt like a sensory overload after the long day of daylight savings adjustment. It’s a genuinely powerful experience in terms of raw sound and instrumental force. However, that harsh, guttural vocal delivery just makes me want to curl into the fetal position and call a doctor. It effectively cancels out all the dynamic beauty beneath it. The whole package is just too much noise for me right now. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions Arise Orgasmatron
Not really my thing. When I listen to metal, I want there to still be art in it. Metallica does a great job with that. But this just sounds like crunchy guitar and slamming on the drums with no discernment for putting together a melody or consistent rhythm.
I don’t like metal and this isn’t nearly as groovy as roots. It’s a no from me
That was very loud
sick drumming, but can only take in doses
Enormous record, and welcome on this project. Three plays too! Already on my shelves. Heard before ✅️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ✅️ ★★★★☆ (8/10)
LOL metal is so corny. Fun enough, I wish they would do more of the brazilian/samba sorta shit, which I read was on here but couldn't really detect. Would help it stop sounding just like the slayer and iron maiden etc.
Heavy, very heavy. But no so absurdly metal that it's unenjoyable.
Better than another skinny british guy
eh, not my thing
thrash metal, all songs seemed similar
3/5
I was so glad when it was over.
Genre: Thrash Metal Oh hell yeah, this thing cranks. There is absolutely no low end, no bass or anything thick and lush like most metal sounds nowadays, but this thing cranks. Fast-paced, over-the-top, great playing, and some killer thrash riffs. I don’t know if this is technically essential, but I loved it. 4/5
Passe difícil.
Not a thrash metal fan. So no opinion.
This album blew me away. You can literally hear “Desperate Cry” slip from straight-up thrash into the doom and sludge realm for a bit, and it’s awesome. That kind of shift shows how much range Sepultura had even in their early days. “Murder” might be the textbook definition of a thrash song. It’s fast, aggressive, and tight from start to finish. It honestly sounds like something Slayer would write if Tom Araya skipped the intro screaming and just let the riffs do the talking. Before this, my only real experience with Sepultura was Roots and a few scattered songs, but after hearing Arise, I wish I’d started way sooner. This album rips from start to finish, perfectly balanced between chaos and control. Early Sepultura deserves way more credit than it gets. Favorite song: Desperate Cry
No
Neat to hear history in the making for this genre! However that said, this genre still doesn't really do it for me-- I like the instrumentation but can't get into the vocals.
Certainly not my favourite metal ever, but a damn sight better than Slipknot. Helps that this is more on the thrash side than the nu-metal side; the latter genre just has this stench about it for me that makes me not like it, whereas thrash metal I can headbang along to. Very solidly played stuff here!
I certainly did not expect something like this on here. Fun time though. Made excellent driving to work music.
I was dreading a death metal listen, and my first reaction WAS to hate it... But my constant headbanging proved otherwise. This is fuckin awesome actually, kickass drums and guitar shredding nonstop. It's just shy of a 4 because I don't think it's entering the rotation, but I'm certainly more open to this genre now. Slipknot could never. Standouts: Dead Embryonic Cells • Desperate Cry • Altered State
Is this one of the finest examples of death metal ever? I'm not sure. I can appreciate it, but an hour of this is a lot. Genuinely have no frame of reference for this album at all, but hopefully we get more metal in this challenge and I might adjust my rating later. 2.5 rounded down by the rules of our challenge. EDIT: I was informed it is not actually an hour long and I was fooled by bonus tracks so I upgraded my review to 3/5.
brazilian metal punk, hmm, not my cup of tea picks: arise, dead embryonic cells
Had a girlfriend whose little brother woulda given his left nut to be in this band. His band was called Disenchanter. Great name, but unfortunately accurate with respect to my feelings upon hearing them. Sold a trillion copies of this at the record store. For many people, this was the only record that mattered. I am not one of them. The brain cells I use to hate this kind of music as the same as the ones I use to hate professional wrestling. But I respect it and I like it more than a lot of their ilk.
At times, and this is one of those times, it feels like the collection heads into this sad, dusty, neglected musical cul-de-sac, with a weird grab bag of forgettable albums or weird-but-not-really-entertaining bands and albums. This is more of the former (and not at all weird), made even more dubious by the fact that this collection apparently has two (2!) Sepultura albums, as if one incredibly generic collection of growled metal bangers wasn't quite enough. On the positive side, it's not a particularly long album (at least if you stick with the non-remastered version), and the lyrics seem to be benignly dark, and largely incomprehensible. And of course a tip of the hat to the fact that they're Brazilian, apparently proving that the southern hemisphere isn't immune to the lure of being a metalhead. I'm also glad to read that they manage to tour with Ozzy Osbourne, and then with Ministry and Helmet, as I suspect they got a great reception among those fans.
Not interesting to me. Sorry Sepultura.
Not my thing.
I kinda like metal
its alright. i like metal, but heavy metal vocals like this aren't for me
I really liked this album. I have heard of Sepultura but am not a huge metal fan so i never listened before today. The band is really talented and this manages to be very "heavy" but intelligible and more varied than i would have expected.
oooh big man with big voice yells about death there are multiple times throughout this where i wished i was listening to metallica instead. même en faisait les sudokus quotidiens dans l’autobus à 22:30 ce n’était pas plaisant comme musique. pas fini. ça dure 1h. je suis plus capable
Hmmmm . Not my favourite sepultura
The precision of their music is like at times listening to a metronome. Then comes the lead vocal who I'm sure doesn't know what he is saying. It's too bad that the musicality is spoiled by the lead singer...or more like screamer.
Tiresome
Good but not my vibe
I remember when this came out. It's not a bad album but it's too much of a clone of Metallicas sound at the time.
Not my type of music
An easy 5⭐ Chaos A.D. is a 6⭐
I'm not a huge thrash metal fan, but I do enjoy some from time to time. This album hits the right combination of thrash and groove and something else intangible. I really enjoyed listening to the whole album. I am baffled how I completely missed this album when it was released and Sepultura's music in general. Just fantastic.
Fett! Har hørt litt på dette bandet før, men ikke dette albumet. Ikke nødvendigvis en match ved første gjennomhøring, men vokste på meg etter et par runder. Ligger nok på 3.5, men runder opp basert på fett albumcover 🤟
helt ålreit gammel metall 🤘
Digger det, god thrashy death metal. Dead Embryonic Cells og Altered State står igjen som de største bangerene. 4/5
3-4 et sted Tror jeg hadde digga dette mye mer om jeg hørte det på tidlig 2000-tallet, for nå treffer ikke dette meg som så friskt. Mye fett, men jeg er kanskje også litt av sjangeren så da fester det seg mindre.
Can't deny, a pretty solid metal album. Some groovy ass riffs throughout.
It's a great example of what it is: heavy and loud.
This was interesting
Now we’re getting somewhere. Sepultura is a heavy metal band from Brazil who were formed in 1984, right in my wheelhouse. Except I never really listened to them. When they became huge, I was still a high schooler who had to pay around $20 for a CD. By that time, I was already getting a new CD just about every week, so I had to be really sure about what I was buying. Although there were some mysteries bought along the way, you know, those CDs you bought just because the cover looked cool. But I digress. Sepultura means grave in Portuguese, so that should tell you where the band is coming from. They have very dark and political lyrics, kind of like Slayer or Megadeth. Their music is a bit more like Slayer, very fast, heavy, full of blast beats. Singer/guitarist Max Cavalera had a singing delivery very reminiscent of Tom Araya of Slayer. But Sepultura also has a bit of a groove like Pantera. So, that sounds great, doesn’t it? And they are. But back in the day, I still had issues with the screaming vocal delivery. I never got into Slayer because of Araya’s vocals….and the whole Satanic thing freaked me out too. After seeing their set at Louder Than Life in Louisville, I wish I had gotten into Slayer. Great Odin's raven! I listened to Arise yesterday while watching the NFL RedZone and it was a delight. This album is chock full of riffs and pretty poignant lyrics that could have been written today. I’m sorry I didn’t get into them when I was in high school. I mean, they would have really scared the adults in my life. Which is kind of what a young teenage punk wants, right? Sepultura's sixth album was called Roots, with a song called Roots Bloody Roots, which I really love. I remember sitting in the parking lot of Bob’s IGA one afternoon with Roots Bloody Roots cranked, windows down, and people giving me the stink eye. Good times. Arise was the first album the band had money to record, so they were able to experiment a bit more and take their time with the recording. Arise and the next two albums would cement Sepultura as one of the biggest metal bands in the world. There have been member changes and things every band goes through over the years, but a version of Sepultura is still out there crushing skulls today. If you’re a fan of heavy metal, extreme metal, or just Slayer, you will no doubt enjoy Speultura’s Arise.
very heavy but very good
Heavy
2,5
NOT LISTENING
Was a bit samey this, only so much galloping guitar at the same tempo you can take. Not as interesting as Metallica but probably sounded a bit more rough around the edges. What else can you really say about it? Was fine, went by quickly enough but I'd struggle to pick it out of a line up if I heard it again. 2.5.
How much double bass pedal is too much double bass pedal. This album is the answer to the question. I don't mind metal, but it took the concept to the extreme. All songs blurred into one; a rapid, confusing blitz. Much preferred Megadeath - I had an idea what was going on.
More metal! More familiar with Sepultura, although not sure I'd heard any of this. Sounded like I expected it to and I enjoyed it. I'm a sucker for a double bass pedal. The start of the album was the best.....Much like with Megadeth, an hour of metal may be too much metal for me. 3.5 but better than Megadeth so 4
Once again with Sepultura, we get this pretty humorous correlation between progress through the album and number of listens on Spotify (the track Orgasmatron being an exception that proves the rule). This Brazilian heavy metal genre is exhausting to listen to because it's so goshdarn monotonous. An endless onslaught of 4-to-6 minute tracks with almost nothing distinguishing each one, musically, from the next. Comparing this to their later album Roots, it doesn't seem like they develop their sound in any kind of meaningful way. It's like they wrote one metal song in this style, realised people vaguely enjoyed it, and "wrote" a couple hundred replicas to appease those people. A shame, really – the guitar texture is pretty cool. But it needs to be used a heck of a lot more sparingly if you want to keep your audience coming back for more. Also, the album is a little bit too long (nearly an hour) to stay engaged with it consistently. The run of three tracks from Dead Embryonic Cells to Murder is stronger, I guess, though I'd be pressed to articulate why. I guess they're near the beginning of the album, so I'm not hating myself yet. There are a few tempo changes among these tracks, maintaining my interest somewhat. And the various guitar ideas in Desperate Cry allow for a proggy sort of song structure that I can be made to appreciate. The melodies are absolutely horrendous (good luck convincing anyone to sing along to this) and the drumming is technically impressive but somehow just as monotonous as the rest. I wish I could see what some of you guys are seeing. 1/5 Key tracks: Dead Embryonic Cells, Desperate Cry, Murder
3/10
i dont like
I really didn’t care much for Sepultura’s Roots, and I’ve been kinda dreading listening to Arise. Granted, I see that this album is less than fifty minutes long, so I’m glad that I won’t have to go on another hour-plus ride with these guys. I guess it’s time to get this over with. Sorry in advance, ear drums. As I feared, I didn’t really care much for Arise. These songs sounded pretty similar to one another to my ears, and while I thought the drumming was excellent, there just wasn’t a lot on this album that drew me in. For a metal album, the guitars sounded thin and watered down in my opinion. The only song that really stood out to me was “Under Siege,” which had a unique structure to it, with its more melodic intro, and some really awesome drumming rhythms on the outro. Other than though, I really didn’t care for any songs on this album. The two stars that this album is getting is due to the drumming, which was really top-notch.
sepultura is a pretty badass name for a metal band. that said, hardcore metal is not really my genre. it's fine from a musical perspective, better than a lot of metal on here, but not for me, 2*
COME TO BRAZIL! This album is pretty cool, I would probably love it if I didn't have chronic thrash-chugging fatigue
I don't listen to enough metal to really know what's good and what's great but had a decent time with this one. Some real nice drumming. Would give 3.5 if that was an option
Not my cup of tea.
I don't like Cavalera's vocals or lyrics. I like the idea of melding of hardcore punk, maybe a little bit of death metal and thrash; but I think a lot of the time it sounds a bit confused. I can see why people argue they would belong over Anthrax or Slayer in the thrash big four. The strongest parts of this album for me are the flourishes of world music and industrial embedded into songs like Desperate Cry and Subtraction - which are pretty fleeting. If this was a few years older, it would feel incredibly significant.
My brain was dead enough already after a hugely long day at work, I really didn’t need this
Pretty good, a bit heavier than my usual style but I probably wouldn't seek this again 3
Decent to good instrumentals, I particularly liked Altered State. I can't stand the lyrics and vocals though: whether it's Scandinavians or Brazilians, ESL metalheads idea of badass scary song lyrics in English just makes me cringe. To be fair, native English speakers' metal songs are generally embarrassing too.
A landmark in extreme Metal - pretty extreme.
Metal’s not really my bag and I struggle to connect with it a lot of the time, but this was pretty good. Typically what turns me off is if the vocalist is scream singing and this is no exception, but I kinda tuned him out to focus on the drums and guitar work.
Crap vocals and guitar solos.
Whenever people talk about the holy four of Thrash, this is the album that I reference in argument that Sepultura could easily swap out any of the bands on the list. 3.5/5
RRRRRAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH
Felt like my brain was getting a root canal
I knew from the album art that I was not going to like this music and I was correct
Really not my thing, but mostly because of the vocals and incessant drive. But, the drums are like art and there are some really good tempo changes. It's clear this is top tier, but still a 3 for me.
I assume this is a good example of this type of music. I will skip the rest much more quickly.
Idk what’s so special about this that’s it’s on this list
This metal album is pretty enjoyable and also driving. However as the song progresses (8-10) it started to become repetitive which made it dry for me to listen through the whole entire track. I think the instrumentals were great but the vocals isn't what I like. I don't know if it is because Im not a huge metal fan but the vocals in the album were weird and clunky.
Fuck yeah will listen to this band again 5 stars
A rare example of metal I can enjoy. Solid.
Not exactly my cup of tea. But definitely technically proficient. My brother is a big fan of them and that has certainly rubbed off on me a smidge.
Not my vibe
I liked this better than the previous album, I found there was less "growling". It was good, but it's just... so exhausting. The album needed some light with the shade. Top tracks: Title track, "Dead Embryonic Cells," "Desperate Cry"
I like it enough but I can't shake the feeling that it's just another heavy or thrash metal album, albeit from guys in Brazil. I think their other album on this list had a little more variety to it. Given that this album came out in early 1991 and by middle of 1991 Metallica changed the whole metal scene with their Black album, this album feels even more standard fare. Angry, frantic, heavy. Cool at times. But not overly noteworthy.
I liked the other Sepultura album on the list (Roots) except for the growling singing - it had a unique sound that warranted inclusion on the list, even if I didn't personally like the style. This one didn't really grab me, although I could handle the growl more for some reason. Every time I tried listening closely I found I wasn't all that interested. Except for a few interesting moments here and there, every song followed the same structure (with almost always the same thrash drum beat). Oddly, it worked as rocking background music for me, strange as that is to say. I'd say it's a 2.5, but I'll call it a 3 and move on. Tracks that caught my attention: Arise, Desperate Cry, Under Siege (Regnum Irae).
Ay. Le bajo una estrella sólo porque siento que a la voz le faltaron matices. Le pondría 4.5/5 si pudiera. Fue un lujazo escuchar este disco hoy.
Fine
Rules
Master piece
It's impossible to be brazilian and dislike Sepultura. That being said... I really don't like death/thrash metal. I can appreciate aspects of the album and I'm genuinely happy I got to listen to it, considering I only knew "Roots".
No
9/11/25. Heavy! Drums and guitar solos are excellent. Thrash isn't my cup of tea, but this was a fun listen.
The songs on this album are like Taco Bell menu items: the same 4 or 5 ingredients together, but just called something different. All taste the same. Some people really like Taco Bell. Not me. The vocals really ruin music I could otherwise enjoy. I just do not care for that style. ⭐⭐
I enjoyed this and it was a good gateway to Sepultura, but it was kind of repetitive
I heard some Sepultura back in school and just remembered them as being loud. Nowadays, that loudness holds more nuance and appeal. This is also the first full album of theirs I've heard, and it's pretty consistent and energetic. There are some awesome instrumental moments here and there, but I can't say I got really involved into music at any point of "Arise". Looks like "awesome music, please delete vocals" is going to be my universal impression when it comes to thrash metal.
I guess the album got "better" in its second half, but please don't make me listen to it again.
This was ass. The vocals were cheeks, but the instrumentation was the shit. Favourite Track(s): Dead Embryonic Cells Least Favourite Track(s): Orgasmatron
Meh
Was pretty decent for proper metal, need another listen when I'm in a ragey mood.
More Brazilian heavy metal... top 1001?
Are you mad? I feel like you're mad about something. Do you wanna talk?
Professional brutality that's impressively sterile.
I can appreciate the technical skill, but it's hard not to feel like all the songs sound alike. I guess it's not for me.
This was a fun album. A lot of crunching and driving metal with some industrial flare. It won’t be in heavy rotation but it was enjoyable.
Not today, thanks.
Death thrash metal alright but in this album i think i can hear some industrial edges(samples,fx NIN style),bit more experimental and with some tribal drumming like in track Altered state.I also hear some Ministry influences.. Hardcore punk is in there as well especially in tracks like Subtraction and Desperate cry.Although i'm not that much of thrash metalhead i really enjoy this!! Personal pick: Under Siege.
Don't mind the music, but I prefer singing rather than listening to yelling.
Quite cool, I can see it, but not for me.
A strange pick. The previous Sepultura we had is something unique and worth a listen by non fans. This one is perfectly adequate example of death metal but there is much more interesting ones out there.
Gear: Abyss DIANA MR Artwork: 🔥👹🥩 Production (2018 Remaster): 👊🤕🔪 Music: 🥁🌪️🌀 Rating: 🧟🧟🧟(🧟)/5
Its not roots but its still pretty damn good. It moves. And I like that. Fast as hell with some slower parts that break it up nicely. But just a solid wall of sound that is great to listen to all around. If you like metal music in any form this is worth a listen. Again the drums are it. That guy is amazing and his beats are my favorite part of the whole record. Its not as diverse as roots but sometimes thats not what your in it for. Its rips and that's it
Meh Not in the mood, ive liked a lot of the metal, this just felt meh.
not for me
Hated it, too intense and insane.
Not a Death Metal Guy
Hell yeah man! This rocks so hard! When Metallica was going alt rock these guys just got heavier and faster.
Stupendous album with terrific riffs on it. Dead Embryonic Cells is a favourite.
This was great, genuinely enjoyable. Will relisten.
My favorite Sepultura album. It just rocks from start to finish. The drumming on this is insane, as well as the guitar riffs. 3.58 / 5 stars
BRAZIL MENTIONED Always a pleasure seeing some band from motherland coming up here. I never expected that Sepultura would be in the list. Much less with this album. not a big fan of black metal, but they sound really good
I’m not usually one that seeks out metal, but can appreciate it when the mood strikes. This album got me through a late night 10k training run that I wasn’t otherwise particularly motivated for. A perfect metal album!
4 estrelas. dou 5 pro Roots.
i feel like it's really good but just not for me sounds like it'd be really fun to play or to see live bailed after desperate cry because i needed to go to bed tho it was prolly my favorite of the three
horrendous. every song sounds the same and I literally couldn't bear to listen after about 8 seconds - WHY is this one on the list. No, no no. Minus 1
I'm assuming I'm going to be the only person from this group to listen to this album and full and actually review it so I'm gonna take this opportunity to stretch out and look back. My musical journey really starts in 1982. Up to that point I listened to what my parents listened to on the radio and whatever cassettes we had received from the latest Columbia House shipment (the 12 tapes for a penny thing). This consisted of things like The Greatest Hits of TV and Film, Simon and Garfunkel and a Johnny Cash greatest hits album. As a result I know all the words to You Light up My Life, The Theme to Brian's Song and One Piece and a Time. I was in desperate need of something to call my own. Cut to the summer of '82. I heard Ozzy Osbourne's Flying High Again at a church camp that summer being played on a boom box by a fellow camper. The riff, the voice. I was in. All in. I went out and bought Diary of Madman when I got home and I was off. I discovered there were other boys like me - I loved metal but wasn't exactly a metalhead - I just couldn't commit to the lifestyle. The not quite metalhead talked at school and soccer practice and eventually discovered there was a show on WVEU - UHF channel 69 in Atlanta - called Metal Works. Each afternoon they would show an hour of metal videos hosted by The Butcher - a local "celebrity" who played guitar in a local band the never quite made it called the Swinging Richards. He dressed so cool from my 13 yr old perspective - basically keith Richards chic - and he introduced me to countless bands. In addition to more Ozzy videos I got Motley Crue, WASP, Celtic Frost, Kind Diamond. I didn't love all of it - it can be a little silly especially in that era - but things that hit, hit hard. And nothing clanged my young skull harder than Motorhead. That kicked a door wide open. The only video they played was Ace of Spades. But when introducing the video one afternoon , the butcher mentioned how good their recently released live album No Sleep top Hammersmith was. I didn't need to be told twice. By the next year I discovered my local college station - WRAS Album 88. Especially a weekly show called Pure Mania on Wednesday evenings. An amazing mix of music that just exploded my world. There I got Husker Du, Mission of Burma, love and Rockets, Jesus and Mary Chain but also first exposure to punk - Fear, Corrosion of Conformity, Black Flag and Bad Brains. And some more that is too vast to count. It wasn't all heavy - but I can't lie - I liked the adrenaline rush of the fast stuff with some dude yelling. I hadn't moved on from metal but I soon realized these were two separate camps and school with one notable exception - Motorhead. Turns out playing sped up classic rock n roll (not classic rock - like chuck berry) appeals to both musical appetites. So there was connective tissue - however tenuous. So I'm on both worlds going wherever i can get my fix. But I liked other stuff too - Brian Eno and his whole tree - u2 , Bowie, talking heads, and my first forays into ambient music, the Replacements, Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush and countless other things that seem to have fallen from view. Cut to junior year of high school. I start seeing Slayer shirts appearing on the kids who are in shop classes. Reign is Blood had been released the year before. Intrigued - I check it out. Nothing quite prepares for the onslaught of that album. Its pure adrenaline. And seemed to connect metal with punk energy. And they did it in a way no one had. It had a certain purity. And a way better drummer than Metallica ( F@#K Lars - long love Dave Lombardo). So I'm back in. I distantly remember mowing the lawn while listening to RIB, being terrified the first time I same them, watching actual fires being lit (multiple fires) the second time I saw them but always being completely mesmerized by what they did and how they did it. It was a crowded field but they brought energy like no one else. Uncompromising. Lyrics - whatever. It's that beat. all of em. What's the point of all this. I was in college when this album came out. Past my metal prime. I still harbored (to this day) my love for Slayer. I have listed to it previously. I prefer the next two albums as they start incorporate more diverse influences - especially Roots which is also on the list is get ready - but the energy of this album is undeniable. Had a been a few years younger I could have probably gotten on this train. They are the closest thing on this planet to Slayer. With just enough difference (better lyrics, the eventual use of traditional instrumentation) to make them stand out. They should replace Anthrax on the Big 4 list. Once and always a not quite metalhead.
Surprisingly good, a little long though
Banger
Awesome
Except for the slower down song “under siege” every song sounded the same to me. Loud, fast, irreverent. It could be cathartic if I was pissed I guess.
i hate heavy metal
Highlight Song/s: Dead Embryonic Cells, Desperate Cry, Altered State This is what I've been missing out on... These tremendously good riffs, absolutely amazing beat, Intelligent lyrics; and not just some demonic stuff. I really do need to lay off a bit of Radiohead and the Smiths and use that time to listen to some Metal instead, I really didn't know what I've been missing until now. I appreciate the album sounding really sinister without devil this and devil that. Not that it's necessarily a problem to me, but some people in extreme metal go full brain dead sometimes and can't write a song without mentioning Satan. "Dead Embryonic Cells" having the words "I didn't ask to be born" I'm like damn, I feel that so much, and so deep. Seriously, I wasn't expecting those lyrics. They sound overly juvenile, couldn't they have chosen any other words?
this is pret metal shit to be on this list. i have never been a fan of these guys, although any metal clique or group has someone that is a huge fan. but this is metal and their legacy is vast. theirs beginnings in the 80's was a time when punk and metal fusing was brand new and this album at the start of the 90's was the huge. its clear a shift is occurring on this record. being from Brazil was also a show of the genre traveling the world. the sound is so rounded and stylized that it stands out. the drumming to this day is phenomenal. title track as the opener is a good choice. obvs Subtraction is my preference, but there is a lot going on for the time. how fast and how heavy it gets, to see these shows would have been wild. the marathon musicianship is clear and unmistakable. Pantera, Corrosion of Conformity, Suicidal Tendencies, they are right there in that era of crossover thrash. is it punk or metal? who gaf. its almost 4/5 but not quite for my taste, (it would be if i grew up with it). special shout out to their early work and that this being their fourth album is incredible. and that cover is something out of a Dark Souls game, so that's great. most of it is fast, and after this the metal scene would move further away from punk into its own identity. Orgasmatron is fun and more like what i remember them as. its super political but that's fine, and that was the style of the time that the energy poured from.
4/5
Another metal album that did not convert me to liking metal. There were snippets of instrumental stuff that I didn’t mind, but then the scream-singing would come back. I had to listen to this in two parts. I couldn’t do a straight through listen
The only way I could tell that the song was different was by the track listing changed on the display. Repetitive and mostly monotonous sound. It got saved from getting a one star was near the end of the record it actually had some beat changes.
Death metal not for me, solos altered state Criminals in uniform
This is as hard as metal gets while still being music and it's way harder than I like.
Un bon album de trash! Mieux que 3.5, alors un 4.
Djing djuh djuh djing djinh puh puh puh puh puh bleee blooop blee bleee Le kick est pas assez fort, je l'entends pas. 2.49 étoiles
i prefer this over the tribal one
It was fine. I dont really like metal, but I listened to the whole thing.
My love for thrash metal goes back to when I was in high school. I would be the kid wearing his battle jacket proudly with all my patches and stuff. This album kind of reminds me of my early days into listening to louder music and for that, I think it is alright. My taste in music has changed dramatically ever since high school, but I think this album is pretty good. Never really listened to Sepultura but I should probably give them a shot. Favorite Tracks: Arise, Dead Embryonic Cells, Orgasmatron Rating: 4/5
Decent enough but got a bit bored towards the halfway point. Don't think thrash metal is for me though. Can only handle so many palm muted notes before I tune out. Lacks the range I'd expect from a Metallica album to break up the thrash. Lyrics are a little bit shallow, very vague and tropey.
enjoyed this like i do most thrash metal: like a bout of diarrhea. it’s loud, propulsive, and a little cathartic. good in an intense way in the moment, but i’m never dying to do it again right after.
Matt’s metal enthusiasm inspired me to listen one more time. Definitely Doug it more the second time. There’s some pretty fun trashy moments in this album. One major issue is it’s super clean and sometimes that takes me out of it. I like my metal dirty.
Happy for the gen gracing us with some metal. Record rips, but nothin on here sinks into me. I prefer metal with some hooks, or a musical blueprint that fees like you were taken some where. Ebbs and flows. This one just grinds into your skull with repetition 3
The older I get the less thrash metal interests me. Never got into these guys back in the day and I'm not getting into them now.
I think this is as generic as industrial metal can get. crank up the distortion and start singing poorly, nothing here you havent seen before.
I did not dig this album. Plus it didn’t have the Braziallian influence of Roots so who cares. Why did we need 2 albums by these guys?
Sounded like it looked, metal. Decent, nothing too special or catchy
The fuck did i just put on. Skipped through a few tracks. Sounds like someone with a sore throat shouting to a background of roadworks. The fuck is that cover, nightmares are made of this.
Good thrash album, but I think it suffers from a lack of dynamics - changes in guitar tone, speed, vocal delivery and general songwriting would have made this album rate higher for me. I've heard Chaos AD is a better album, which I'll be sure to listen to.
Not as bad as Roots but not good
It sounds like music for very angry people
You honestly can go read any of my other reviews of metal albums to know how I feel about this one. I just don't care, and I just can't get into it. It seems like demands these high stakes, and I just can't get there with it. I don't care, I don't believe anything about it is sincere and that it's all for show, and I just don't want to listen to it again. I didn't hate it enough to give it one star; I would if I genuinely understood it and still didn't like it. But I didn't, which leaves me thinking I must be missing something. And I probably am. Two stars. Standout Track: Subtraction
I can get down with the headbang. I didn't mind this, and it was actually a lot of fun to listen to -- but after a while it all starts to sound the same, and it can really wear you down. Pretty generic thrash metal album -- kind of wish there was something more distinctive about it if it's gonna be on this list. Side note: fucking A+ awesome album cover. Metal covers are always the bomb. Fave songs: - Desperate Cry - Subtraction - Altered State - Orgasmatron (lmfao) - Intro (Arise Sessions) - C.I.U. (Criminals in Uniform)
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I'd work out to it
I don’t have enough death/trash metal depth to distinguish this from other acts or say if this is particularly good, but I didn’t hate the experience.
I don’t at all like the metal growl-style vocals. Or the muted sound of the high-speed drums. The rest is decent though.
4/5 - I needed to hear this because the drums and guitar rip. Lyrics and Cookie Monster growling do zero for me. Obvious major influences from Master of Puppets and Slayer here. Dead Embryonic Cells and Desperate Cry were my favorites.
Listened on August 4th 2025 Couldn't finish it. Not my cup of tea. 2.5/10
I went back and forth so many times on whether this was a 1 or 2 star album for me. Rationale for 1 star was that it was suuuuuuch a slog, and broken up into a few listens I kept not wanting to go back to finish. 2 stars because I can appreciate in parts that even though it’s absolutely not for me it’s technically a pretty good album. Parts of this were okay. Would never listen to this again.
This was kinda fun to have on while playing a dungeon crawler. I can appreciate it on the level that it's fun to be noisy, and there were some cool sound design moments, but I'm not sure I'd be able to recognize any tracks on this a week from now
rock on freaky bro
Beste lied: murder, substraction en meaningless movements Veel hetzelfde
I just can’t do it. 1
2.5
One of the best Thrash albums out there.
3/10
For a death metal album, there was a surprisingly amount of nuance, space and songwriting.
I’ve realized this and beneath the remains are just the two best slayer albums
Had fun listening. Heard bloody roots before and enjoyed this about the same.
I want to go back and give Master of Puppets a 4 because this right here whips its ass.
This is Sepultura at their best. Thrash, a little industrial at times, political and with a kickass production! Come to think about it, this is probably metal at it's best too.
When I was a kid, it was albums like this that I was afraid of... 5 Stars.
Not my style, but definitely unique in the genre of death metal.
decent stuff
I love the sound of Metal in the morning! Sounds like victory!
They listened to And Justice For All. All treble. Would love to know how loud they recorded this. Doesn’t seem to have the same virtuosity as Metallica. Definitely not bad but this can be gotten in many places. And I think I like more melody in the vocals.
I was annoyed to have a metal assignment the day I finally sat down to listen, but then had me tappin my toes and bangin my head by the third track! The genre just isn’t my jam, so it won’t be in my regular rotation, but I’ll pick this one up again for sure!
Not my thing, but Kudos to the drummer. 5/10
Surprisingly vibey
Technical playing and makes sense to be on the list as an example of some thrash metal, but I'm too old for this now. Didn't regret hearing it once and no notes to make it better, I'm just not looking for this. Subtraction had some good moments.
Okay, interesting album cover. I've heard the name a lot through the years as a joke example of metal usually. Desperate cry is alright. Subtraction sounds pretty good. Yeah, this is fun and probably a great example for the spectrum of metal. Seems like a solid album of it's kind. I'd probably listen to this in the right road rage moment again sometime.
Absolutely excellent solos. Altered State is 11/10
Knew this would be a 5 before I even started listening.
They're clearly very skilled- some interesting and highly technical riffs- but not really my thing. Can't see myself returning to it unless I want to be super stressed out.
Fantastic thrash album
Brazilian 90s metal. Death/trash metal. Their most popular album. Fast and aggressive to me. Not melodic, a bit monotonous for me.
this is not my genre of music I like.
Did I enjoy this? Not really. Is it important and deserves a spot on such a list like this? Most definitely. It’s well done and very good at what it does. That I won’t listen to it much doesn’t detract from its importance and quality. 5.
Cookie Monster sings Slayer's Greatest Hits. Big in Indonesia, apparently.
Just not a metal guy. There were a couple moments that got my head nodding but mostly I was stressed out
I'm glad we got some old-school Sepultura on this album in addition to Roots (holding out hope we'll get Beneath the Remains or Chaos AD on here too...nope, just looked it up and I'm SoL). When it comes to thrash bands, Sepultura is definitely my number one. Arise is considered their best album, though it's oddly one that I have maybe listened to the least. After listening to it for the list, it basically kicked off a listening marathon starting with Under a Pale Grey Sky which is still maybe my favorite live recording ever. Easy 5/5!
Really really liked this one. I listened to it most of the day on repeat. I'm going to dig into the rest of Sepultura discography. I heard Roots before, and liked it but didn't love it, so I didn't check out the rest. I love this though. 4.49/5
Got to love metal to like this. Not my favourite album of theirs
Metallica if they weren't pop
Really great metal! 3.5/5
Good metal album
holy mother of god TORTURE
Thinking of all the glaring omissions when there are *2* Sepultura albums on this list. .................... ...at least this cover reminds me of some of the artwork in the old Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual, I guess? well, I'm now rolling a d20 for a +2 Mace against the Gelatinous Cube and some of its pals and based on the double-kicks and insane bpms drilling painfully into my skull and it looks like I've rolled a 1 so that's that for this campaign. 2/10 1 star.
Just sounds like slayer to me
It's just fine
Yikes, my least favorite type of music heavy metal. Couldn't even listen to a full song.
It's the same song 9 times. And it's not a good song either. I just don't really like growling metal. At least the guitar work was fun. Murder had some great shredding. Best song: Murder
Why would there be more than one album by this "band?" One album of recorded vomiting is enough, thank you.
mom come pick me up im scared
An album caught between influence and identity Arise is a solid album—fast, heavy, and well-produced. On a surface level, it absolutely sounds good. But when you peel it back, I’m left wondering why this particular album deserves a spot on the “greatest” list. Let’s put aside the quality for a moment. Stylistically, the songs echo Slayer, Testament, and Venom to the point where I genuinely thought I was listening to one of them. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—it just means we’ve heard this kind of thrash before. It doesn’t break new ground. Where Arise does show glimpses of Sepultura’s own voice is in tracks like “Meaningless Movements” and the beginning of “Altered State”—moments where they step out of the shadow of their influences. Overall, Arise isn’t a bad album. But in my view, it borrows too heavily to be considered essential. Chaos A.D. and Roots are where Sepultura truly carved out their own identity—and those are the albums that deserve the spotlight.
I didn’t think it was possible to dislike an album as much as Kraftwerk, but congratulations to Sepultura! This was awful. I’m proud of myself for listening to approximately 15 seconds of each track. I couldn’t do any more.
If this isn’t a 1 across the board I’ll be: — shocked — disappointed — chagrined Awful in all aspects, vocal, lyrics, ”musicianship”, etc.
I made it over halfway!
OMG. Is everything that bleak? Plus all that noise? Though I have to say I the Orgasmatron cut message hits home.
Awesome
Very hard. Not enjoyable, I'm not sure when would be a good time to listen to this album.
I remembered them from last time and decided I would listen on YouTube music so I didn't add them to my Spotify algorithm. I hate metal, so this is bias against the genre in general. If you just read the lyrics they are good. Last time I mentioned they repeat themselves a lot and I didn't notice it this time. Lyrics felt deeper and more thought out. Some songs have solid guitar and some killer guitar riffs. But then there is just this one drum they keep beating over and over in Arise, Desperate Cry and Infected Voice. It is grating and just one sound over and over that gets to me. The voice is still graveling and screaming. It is just so loud all the time. As far as metal goes this is a 4 for me, it actually has some moments of decent sound but its still metal and I just can't with it.
It has some cool guitar moments but no thanks.
After catching up on an album of a completely different vibe that was hard to get through because of the vocals, my ears officially feel assaulted and I kind of want to cry. I don't mind the hard rock/heavy metal instrumentation, and the lyrics offer meaningful commentary on society and soul searching that’s as relevant today as ever, but the "I am singing heavy metal in a dark creepy voice" voice is super annoying and overshadows the positives of the album.
Seriously, this list is getting silly. Whats next, Eduard Khil and Trololooo
Bueno
Dude can't sing, but he's great
Turn it off! Not a metal fan here 🤭
Check out next two albums.
A tight, intense thrash album with some super good riffs. Big Slayer energy in the best way
I like metal. Sepultura is just okay for me.
Seemed generic rather than stand-out to me; poor lyrics, too.
Not a fan
Seems like pretty standard thrash even for 1991.
I think Sepultura is becoming my favorite metal band that I’d never heard before this project.
BR PORRA!
2 for 2, the list has officially made me a Sepultura fan (3.5/5)
Listenable metal. Favorite track - Infected Voice
This is a style of metal that I neither love nor hate, but I have a hard time paying attention to it. The constantcy maybe?
Hearing the bass in metal hadn’t been invented yet in 1991, but this is otherwise one of sepultura’s best
Not a big fan of the vocals or the Standard Classic Metal Drumming, did enjoy the aggressively anti government track, 2.5 rounded down
A Brazilian thrash barrage that does everything it's supposed to do, which is exactly the problem. Fifty-plus minutes of precision riff-bombardment and apocalyptic barking that make Slayer sound like a lounge act—admirable, exhausting, and (for some of us) utterly joyless. Igor Cavalera’s drums gallop like a mechanized army, Andreas Kisser’s guitar lashes out with militarized flair, and the whole thing never lets up long enough to let a little air—or personality—creep in. “Desperate Cry” dials back the bludgeon just enough to suggest what dynamics might sound like in their world, and “Under Siege (Regnum Irae)” flirts with groove before the wall of sound returns. Bonus points for titling a track “Dead Embryonic Cells,” which, much like the album, is as subtle as a tank through your living room. Not my scene, but I respect the artillery.
nog niet het meesterwerk dat Roots was, maar je hoort wel dat ze er naar toe werken...
Nope did not enjoy this at all
Pretty damn boring, but thats just my taste talking. It wasn't bad at all. It's just not an exciting sound for me. There are absolutely amazing metal records, but this one just doesn't do anything special for me. Low 3
I'd argue that Chaos AD is better but that's just me.
I thought that it is going to be too harsh for me. But it was great surprise.
I can count on one hand the albums I've bailed out on (not fully listened to). Welcome to a very exclusive club, Sepultura!
Super enjoyable listen, love Sepultura but rarely listen to them. I rate how diverse the influences were for this album.
01) Arise - 4,5 02) Dead Embryonic Cells - 4,0 03) Desperate Cry - 4,0 04) Murder - 3,0 05) Subtraction - 4,0 06) Altered State - 3,0 07) Under Siege (Regnum Irae) - 4,5 08) Meaningless Movements - 3,5 09) Infected Voice - 3,5 10) Orgasmatron - 4,0 TOTAL: 3,80 (38/100) Current ranking: 565/578
This is a great trash metal album. Really well made. Just one star off (could have been 2 on a different day) because most songs follow the same recipe. It's a good recipe but sometimes you want a change of flavours. And it's just not as good as Roots, a unique album.
Too thrashy to have the patience & not melodic enough for me
Fuck it what the hell this is great it’s all great it’s good feed me more mmhmm
I think this was better than the previous Sepultura album we had, Roots. Even though this was made earlier than that it felt more modern, and overall better sounding. I thought there were some decent riffs in there, but since this really isn’t my genre I feel I have a very hard time judging this in a fair way. Just going to put a 3 on this since it feels most right.
It’s pretty clear that metal wasn’t the author’s favorite genre when compiling this list. A lot of great metal albums were left out, and some odd choices made it in. This is one of those odd choices. While the other Sepultura album on the list, Roots, was very good and interesting, this one felt like a fairly generic thrash metal album. I understand that Sepultura is highly regarded, but I don’t think it’s because of this album. As a thrash metal album, it’s good, but nothing particularly special. There aren’t many memorable songs or riffs. Personally, I enjoyed Roots a lot more.
Liking it more than I'd expected! Still, will likely never listen to it again. Does make me want to see thrash metal live though
Not bad but a little too Metallica/Slayer for my taste.
Pleasantly surprised by the instrument play. Was not a fan of the singing style. If this was an instrumental album it would be better. I wish I could give a 3.5 stars. I feel bad giving a 3, considering -1 for the singing, but giving it a 4 would mean it is a 5 start album without the singing.
Not a chance.
Most definitely not for me.
Don't like heavy mental
This isn't in my comfort zone of genres, so it's hard to evaluate. It was hard to listen all the way through as much of it felt like a very similar tempo with drum and guitar banging on in my skull. Maybe that's how most thrash metal heads want it. In the transition between "Subtraction" (track 5) and "Altered State" it was quiet for a moment and I literally had a sigh of relief. However some parts were interesting and I found my foot tapping along to some songs so it's not as if I hated it. Just not my taste.
I will never enjoy this style of noise
This is incredible. The energy, the tightness, the rhythms are fantastic. Will definitely listen to more from this band.
I haven't listened to thrash metal in years, but I can still tell this is a great album. Solid energy all the way through. Like the groove in Orgasmatron, a little different from the rest of the tracks. There are a couple of other standouts as well.
Me fascinó, crecí escuchando Metallica y arise está muy inspirado en master of puppets. Sin duda me lo repetiré
Not my jam
My best friend in 8th grade loved this shit. Me today does not.
I think Sepultura is a good band, and I can remember them being around for as long as I can remember, but for some reason, nothing ever really inspired me to dive deep into their full albums. They definitely have their own unique flavor, especially with the tribal elements they incorporate into their music, which sets them apart a bit. But with that said, they’ve always landed in that “slightly above average to moderately good” category for me.
Grenser mot en 5er denne... hardt og godt
I spend too much of my day being shouted at by small children for me to really find enjoyment in doing the same in my free time.
It was quite funny at first, in a Spinal Tap sort of way. But the entertainment value was short lived. Beyond redemption, in every way. But I suppose that was the intention.
Sometimes bands need 5 attempts to mould their sound and release a great album. Unfortunately this is Sepultura’s 4th.
I arose and immediatly sat down!
'Experimental edge'? Fuck off, these guys (always guys) wouldn't know experimental if they sat on pan pipes and started tooting nursery rhymes. This would sound better played through a small Bluetooth speaker. By someone a very very long way away from me. Preferably with the volume turned all the way down. I really cannot find any redeeming features in this whatsoever. Arise? Arse more like.
I found this really triggering to my tinnitus. I liked that the lyrics were clear. I wonder if this is more common in bands singing in a second language? But overall it was dogshit. I wondered whether lyrics like these could be created by a random word generator in Excel if there was a dictionary of sad words in a table somewhere split into verbs adjectives etc...
As much as I'm okay with thrash metal, I only made it a few tracks in. This quickly became tedious and far too samey.
For metal, maybe it’s good. I don’t know. Painful to listen to. 2 is generous.
Better than Roots Bloody Roots
It was a good album. Thrash and Death Metal is not really my go to but I listened to the whole thing and never once wished it was over (something I cannot say about every album on the list) but I really don't think I will play it again. I appreciate the musicianship if not the vocals.
Not really much of a metal fan but found this to be ok. Enjoyed the thrash nature of it and had some catchy grooves and hooks . Liked it more than I thought but definitely need to be in the right mood for it.