Album Review: "Song Destroy The Desire Lost My Life TypeM" by Athena's Slaughter 殺戮の女神
Alright, let’s dive into this beast. If you’re into heavy riffs that feel like they’re punching your soul and vocals that scream raw emotion, then Song Destroy The Desire Lost My Life TypeM is probably gonna hit the spot for you. Released in 2015 under Metal Japan Records, this album from Japanese metalheads Athena's Slaughter feels like a chaotic love letter to heavy metal fans everywhere.
First off, yeah, the tracklist looks kinda repetitive at first glance—like someone got lazy naming songs—but don’t let that fool you. Each version of these tracks has its own twist, especially when it comes to the different “types.” For example, there’s Lost My Life (TypeS) versus Lost My Life (TypeM). It’s not just rehashing; it’s more like exploring alternate dimensions of the same idea. And honestly? That kinda rules.
Now, onto two tracks I can’t stop thinking about: Destroy and The Desire (TypeM).
Destroy kicks in with this riff so heavy it feels like your headphones are gonna explode. Like… imagine being chased by something huge and angry through a dark forest—that’s what this song does to your brain. What sticks with me most isn’t even the music itself but how pissed-off-yet-triumphant it makes me feel. It’s one of those songs where halfway through, you catch yourself headbanging even if you didn’t mean to. You know what I mean? It’s primal, man.
Then there’s The Desire (TypeM), which flips the script completely. It starts slower, almost teasing you, before exploding into this massive wall of sound. The vocals here are wild—like someone screaming their guts out over heartbreak mixed with rage—and it hits hard. There’s something haunting about how desperate it sounds, like the singer’s clinging to the last shred of hope while everything falls apart around them. Honestly, listening to this late at night gave me chills. Not scary ones, though—more like “holy crap, this is intense” chills.
What I dig about this album is how unapologetically messy it feels. Some parts might seem over-the-top or rough around the edges, but that’s kinda the charm. It doesn’t try too hard to be polished or perfect—it just exists as this raw burst of energy that slaps you across the face and leaves you wanting more.
And hey, here’s a weird thought: maybe the reason the tracklist repeats so much is because life itself feels repetitive sometimes. We go through cycles of destruction, desire, loss… and yet every time we come back to those same themes, they hit differently. Or maybe the band was just messing with us. Who knows?
Anyway, if you’re down for an emotional rollercoaster wrapped in blistering guitars and screams, give this album a spin. Just don’t blame me if you lose your voice yelling along to Destroy.
