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The Ills of Modern Man
Metal · 2007 · 10 tracks

The Ills of Modern Man

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High-velocity Canadian deathcore defined by dual-vocal interplay, technical riffing, and relentless blast beats. A foundational pillar of the 2000s extreme metal scene.

May 22, 2007 · Century Media

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Relentless, confrontational energy with moments of exhausted tenderness.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
In the Arms of Perdition
4:25
02
Furtive Monologue
3:22
03
Quarantine
4:07
04
The Ills of Modern Man
3:50
05
A Fractured Hand
4:35
06
Sheltered Reminiscence
3:13
07
Nameless
3:02
08
Tears of the Blameless
4:07
09
Oval Shaped Incisions
4:02
10
Fainted Blue Ornaments
5:01
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from technical melodic leads into a bone-crushing breakdown on 'In the Arms of Perdition'.
The rapid-fire vocal interplay between high screams and low gutturals during the bridge of 'Furtive Monologue'.
The relentless gravity blasts that anchor the mid-section of 'The Ills of Modern Man', showcasing elite percussion speed.
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