War Of All Against All, by Diocletian

War Of All Against All

by Diocletian

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Ippocalyptica The album tags here are ridiculous - this is most definitely neither grind core nor is it doom metal, but rather, it is bestial “war metal” (black/death metal along the lines of Blasphemy, Revenge, and Teitanblood) of the highest order, full of down-tuned hyper-speed riffing, relentless blast beats, and inhuman growls and screaming. Unlike most war metal, though, Diocletian is surgically precise both in terms of instrumental proficiency and in its songwriting approach, and you never get the Favorite track: Black Dominion.

zirtonic This album has a lot of space in it (especially in the first half) that I really appreciate. The noise interludes help break up the chaos while still keeping the listener on edge. One of my favorite war releases. Favorite track: Might Is Right.

Choco Latte If Diocletian's tunes are played loud enough they could cause Earth's tectonic plates to shift. Their second album is packed with heaviness and variety. The pick scraping in 'Might Is Right' is worth the price alone. Favorite track: Might Is Right.

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War Of All Against All
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"relentless" is the keyword here. Diocletian constantly bludgeons the listener with varied drumming and churning riffs, all over a foundation of rumbling bass lines. The result is unbelievably heavy, yet there's plenty of variety here: this album shows more of the band's death metal roots than the previous one did, even though there are fewer solos. There's a good dose of Bolt Thrower in the slow parts, and the shifting guitar work and crazy solos in "Death Tyrant" remind me of Order From Chaos; there are even a couple of one-minute songs with a heavy grindcore influence. Every single song bears the Diocletian mark, though.

After a short intro, "Black Dominion" starts the album off with a distinctive, industrial drum/riff pattern which then dissolves into headlong chaos... you couldn't ask for a better introduction to this band. "Desolate Earth" is short and to-the-point, with grinding guitar and one of the most memorable guitar lines on the album, all packed into a minute thirteen. The title track is as overwhelming as its Hobbesian name suggests: it really does feel as though you're under attack from all sides, as the drums and guitars pound you like unstoppable mortars! The incredible, doom-laden "Might is Right" is a fitting tribute to Ragnar Redbeard, bristling with vicious pick slides and monolithic riffs. Between the stomping mid-paced sections, cavernous vocals, and triumphant main theme, this has quickly become my favorite Diocletian song. "Death Tyrant" is nearly as good; this song is packed with great drumming and simple-yet-clever riffing. "Infernos" combines an over-the-top beginning with a rumbling middle section and an anthemic, stomping ending -- headbanging is mandatory with this one!

The album's closer, "Fortress of the Unconquerable", is the doomiest thing this band has yet recorded. Crushing bass and guitar combine with stripped-down drumming to form layers of oppressive, industrial heaviness. Distant, echoing vocals will have you straining to make them out, but whether or not you manage to comprehend them, the message is clear: "Chaos... chaos... chaos..."

I can't recommend this album enough. Anyone who liked Doom Cult is sure to enjoy this, as will those who preferred the clearer production on the band's mCDs and singles... and newcomers to the band should prepare to be overwhelmed. War of All Against All is easily the best war metal release of 2010, and a strong contender for best overall. Highest recommendations.

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"relentless" is the keyword here. Diocletian constantly bludgeons the listener with varied drumming and churning riffs, all over a foundation of rumbling bass lines. The result is unbelievably heavy, yet there's plenty of variety here: this album shows more of the band's death metal roots than the previous one did, even though there are fewer solos. There's a good dose of Bolt Thrower in the slow parts, and the shifting guitar work and crazy solos in "Death Tyrant" remind me of Order From Chaos; there are even a couple of one-minute songs with a heavy grindcore influence. Every single song bears the Diocletian mark, though.

After a short intro, "Black Dominion" starts the album off with a distinctive, industrial drum/riff pattern which then dissolves into headlong chaos... you couldn't ask for a better introduction to this band. "Desolate Earth" is short and to-the-point, with grinding guitar and one of the most memorable guitar lines on the album, all packed into a minute thirteen. The title track is as overwhelming as its Hobbesian name suggests: it really does feel as though you're under attack from all sides, as the drums and guitars pound you like unstoppable mortars! The incredible, doom-laden "Might is Right" is a fitting tribute to Ragnar Redbeard, bristling with vicious pick slides and monolithic riffs. Between the stomping mid-paced sections, cavernous vocals, and triumphant main theme, this has quickly become my favorite Diocletian song. "Death Tyrant" is nearly as good; this song is packed with great drumming and simple-yet-clever riffing. "Infernos" combines an over-the-top beginning with a rumbling middle section and an anthemic, stomping ending -- headbanging is mandatory with this one!

The album's closer, "Fortress of the Unconquerable", is the doomiest thing this band has yet recorded. Crushing bass and guitar combine with stripped-down drumming to form layers of oppressive, industrial heaviness. Distant, echoing vocals will have you straining to make them out, but whether or not you manage to comprehend them, the message is clear: "Chaos... chaos... chaos..."

I can't recommend this album enough. Anyone who liked Doom Cult is sure to enjoy this, as will those who preferred the clearer production on the band's mCDs and singles... and newcomers to the band should prepare to be overwhelmed. War of All Against All is easily the best war metal release of 2010, and a strong contender for best overall. Highest recommendations.

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	1.	Black Dominion 03:58
	2.	Desolate Earth 01:11
	3.	All Against All 02:56
	4.	Might Is Right 04:29
	5.	Kingdom Of Rats 03:50
	6.	Death Tyrant 04:39
	7.	Nuclear Vomited 03:00
	8.	Blood Aeon 01:14
	9.	Infernos 03:10
	10.	Fortress Of The Unconquerable 16:11

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"Relentless" is the keyword here. Diocletian constantly bludgeons the listener with varied drumming and churning riffs, all over a foundation of rumbling bass lines. The result is unbelievably heavy, yet there's plenty of variety here: this album shows more of the band's death metal roots than the previous one did, even though there are fewer solos. There's a good dose of Bolt Thrower in the slow parts, and the shifting guitar work and crazy solos in "Death Tyrant" remind me of Order From Chaos; there are even a couple of one-minute songs with a heavy grindcore influence. Every single song bears the Diocletian mark, though.

After a short intro, "Black Dominion" starts the album off with a distinctive, industrial drum/riff pattern which then dissolves into headlong chaos... you couldn't ask for a better introduction to this band. "Desolate Earth" is short and to-the-point, with grinding guitar and one of the most memorable guitar lines on the album, all packed into a minute thirteen. The title track is as overwhelming as its Hobbesian name suggests: it really does feel as though you're under attack from all sides, as the drums and guitars pound you like unstoppable mortars! The incredible, doom-laden "Might is Right" is a fitting tribute to Ragnar Redbeard, bristling with vicious pick slides and monolithic riffs. Between the stomping mid-paced sections, cavernous vocals, and triumphant main theme, this has quickly become my favorite Diocletian song. "Death Tyrant" is nearly as good; this song is packed with great drumming and simple-yet-clever riffing. "Infernos" combines an over-the-top beginning with a rumbling middle section and an anthemic, stomping ending -- headbanging is mandatory with this one!

The album's closer, "Fortress of the Unconquerable", is the doomiest thing this band has yet recorded. Crushing bass and guitar combine with stripped-down drumming to form layers of oppressive, industrial heaviness. Distant, echoing vocals will have you straining to make them out, but whether or not you manage to comprehend them, the message is clear: "Chaos... chaos... chaos..."

I can't recommend this album enough. Anyone who liked Doom Cult is sure to enjoy this, as will those who preferred the clearer production on the band's mCDs and singles... and newcomers to the band should prepare to be overwhelmed. War of All Against All is easily the best war metal release of 2010, and a strong contender for best overall. Highest recommendations.

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released October 1, 2010

Atrociter, VK, CS, KS

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