DEFILED - Divination + In Crisis · DCD

2CD set featuring two of Defiled's pivotal albums, housed in a sleek double disc package.

About the album

Japan’s death metal powerhouse, DEFILED, strikes with a relentless assault on the senses in this dual album release. "Divination," originally unleashed in 2003, carves through the listener's psyche with its thrashing intensity and dark thematic undercurrents. The album is a masterclass in balancing raw aggression with a technically intricate sound that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. Tracks like "Downfall" and "Stench Of Grudge" are brutal yet sophisticated, showcasing a band at the height of its creative prowess.

Complementing this is "In Crisis," released in 2011, which sees DEFILED refine their sound further while maintaining their signature ferocity. The album explores themes of chaos and existential dread through tracks such as "Lethal Agitator" and "Unconscious Slavery." Here, the band dives deeper into progressive elements without losing their death metal roots, offering fans a complex sonic experience that rewards repeated listens. This 2CD set is essential for any metal aficionado who appreciates the fusion of technicality and sheer power.

Track listing

CD 1: Divination
01. Downfall
02. The Dormant Within
03. Divination
04. Stench Of Grudge
05. Fast Decline
06. Dissolved In Dust
07. Enraptured
08. Swollen Insanity
09. Through The Killing
10. Fear And Epicureanism
11. Odor Of Malignancy
12. Floating Sediment
13. Eciov Erazzib
14. Decadence
CD 2: In Crisis
01. From Alpha
02. Lethal Agitator
03. Retrogression
04. Unconscious Slavery
05. Paradoxical Chaos
06. In Crisis
07. Behind You Pray
08. Resentment Without End
09. Intolerant10.
Maze Of Nescience11.
Revelation Of Doom12.
To Omega

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