Depravity - Silence Of The Centuries

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Review by Automotive Ward

Album Review: Silence Of The Centuries by Depravity (2018) Alright, so Silence Of The Centuries by Depravity is one of those albums that just smacks you in the face with its sheer heaviness. It’s like a freight train of death metal colliding head-on with some gnarly heavy metal vibes, but somehow it still pulls off moments of melody and raw emotion. Released back in 2018 across the US, Indonesia, France, Europe—you name it—this thing got picked up by labels like The Crypt, Adipocere Records, and Dark Descent Records, which already tells you this ain’t your grandma's tea-time playlist. First off, let’s talk about the tracks because there are some absolute bangers here. I gotta shout out "Sceptre of Oppression" right away—it’s brutal as hell. Like, imagine being punched in the gut repeatedly while someone screams poetry into your soul. That’s this track. Martti’s vocals are insane; they’re guttural yet layered enough to keep things interesting. And then you’ve got Olli and Enska shredding on guitar like their lives depend on it. Honestly, every time I hear that opening riff, I feel like I could run through a wall or bench press a car. Or both. Not sure what kinda energy drink they were sipping on when they wrote this, but sign me up for a case. Another standout has to be “Vacuum Of Thoughts.” This one hits different. It starts off all slow and brooding, almost hypnotic, before exploding into chaos halfway through. The mix of Matti’s thunderous drumming and Pete’s basslines makes the whole thing feel alive, like it’s breathing down your neck. When the lead guitar kicks in around the two-minute mark, man, it’s goosebumps city. You can tell these guys poured their hearts into every second of this record. Now, full disclosure, not every track lands perfectly. Some songs blend together after a few listens, especially if you're blasting it during a long drive or something. But even then, the production quality keeps everything tight. Shoutout to Erkki Salo for recording and mixing this beast—he really brought out the best in everyone involved. And props to Turkka G. Rantanen for the artwork, too. That cover art? Super creepy-cool, fits the vibe perfectly. What sticks with me most about Silence Of The Centuries is how unapologetically intense it feels. There’s no filler here, no lazy attempts at radio play. These dudes clearly made this album for themselves and anyone brave enough to dive into their world. Plus, with lyrics written by Depravity themselves, you know they mean every word they scream. Here’s the weird part though: listening to this album reminds me of trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. Like, yeah, it’s frustrating at times, but once you figure it out, it feels kinda rewarding. Maybe that’s why I keep coming back to it. Or maybe I just enjoy feeling my eardrums vibrate uncontrollably. Who knows? Anyway, if you’re into death metal with brains AND brawn, give Silence Of The Centuries a spin. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start filing noise complaints.

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Artist: Depravity
Album: Silence Of The Centuries
Rating: 4.17

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Silence Of The Centuries3:52
Injournable Emphasis
In Death's Embrace03:01
In Death's Embrace
Sleepy Ocean4:06
Internal Supremacy
Sceptic Attitudes
Remasquerade3:15
The Better Be Descended
The Harnessed Dice
Undone
Castrated
Vacuum Of Thoughts5:20
Galvanizer
Infernal Supremacy
Creatures...
The Figtree
Silence of the Centuries03:52
On Arriving Home
Phantasmagoria4:28
Obsessed By Reality [Instrumental]01:41
Sleepy Oceans
Obsessed By Reality (Instr.)
Vacuum of Thoughts05:20
Sceptre Of Oppression
Sceptre of Oppression02:01

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Catalog Numbers

  • CD AR 017
  • CRYPT 33
  • DDR043CD

Labels

  • Adipocere Records
  • The Crypt, Adipocere Records
  • Dark Descent Records, Adipocere Records
  • Brutal Infection Records

Listen online

  • lytte på nettet
  • écouter en ligne
  • online anhören
  • ouvir online
  • ascolta in linea
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online luisteren
  • escuchar en línea

Formats

  • CD
  • EP
  • Promo
  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • Compilation
  • Limited Edition
  • Numbered
  • Purple
  • Gatefold
  • Reissue
  • Blue
  • Test Pressing
  • Cassette
  • Mini-Album
  • Stereo

Companies

RoleCompany
Distributed ByRelapse Records
Recorded AtMDM-Studios
Mixed AtMDM-Studios
Pressed ByDupli Production
Manufactured ByPirates Press
Copyright (c)Adipocere Records

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkTurkka G. Rantanen
BassPete
DesignChaos Graphics
DrumsMatti
GuitarOlli
Lead GuitarEnska
Photography ByLeskinen/Leskinen
ProducerAdipocere Records
Recorded ByErkki Salo
Mixed ByErkki Salo
SongwriterDepravity
Lyrics ByDepravity
VocalsMartti

Notes

  • Recorded & Mixed by at MDM-Studios in May 1993.
  • Adipocere Records 1993 CD AR 017
  • Limited edition of 500 hand-numbered copies on 180 gram vinyl comes housed in a 350 gram gatefold jacket with classic interviews, flyers, band pics and new liner notes.
  • 250 Purple (This)
  • 150 Black
  • 100 Blue
  • Pressing plant identified by the matrix numbers.
  • Tracks 1 to 5 taken from MCD "Silence Of The Centuries" 1993
  • Tracks 6 to 9 taken from 7"EP "Remasquerade" 1992
  • Track 10 and 11 taken from Demo "Phantasmagoria" 1993
  • Tracks 12 to 17 taken from Demo "Demo I" 1991
  • Tracks 18 to 23 taken from Demo "Galvanizer" 1991
  • © 1993, 2011 ADIPOCERE RECORDS
  • © 1991, 1992, 1993, 2011 DEPRAVITY
  • OFFICIALLY LICENSED BY DARK DESCENT
  • Released in a jewel-case CD with 8-page booklet.
  • Limited Edition To 500 Handnumbered Copies on 180 Gram Vinyl comes housed in a 350 gram gatefold jacket with Turkka's amazing artwork, classic interviews, flyers, band pics and new liner notes.
  • 250 Purple
  • 100 Blue - A Dark Descent Records exclusive vinyl color! (This)
  • 150 Black (This)
  • 100 Blue - A Dark Descent Records exclusive vinyl color!
  • Test Press probabily 5 Copies.
  • (C) 1993 ADIPOCERE RECORDS
  • (P) 2018 Brutal Infection Records

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 3307511014722
  • Barcode (Printed): 3 307511 014722
  • Matrix / Runout: CDAR017 13 A2 [Mirrored]
  • Rights Society: SACEM / SDRM / SACD / SGDL
  • Other (Price Code): DK 045
  • Other: 10147.2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): PIRATES PRESS - CRYPT 33 A 104191E1/A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): PIRATES PRESS - CRYPT 33 B 104191E2/A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C): PIRATES PRESS - CRYPT 33 C 104191E3/A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D): PIRATES PRESS - CRYPT 33 D 104191E4/A
  • Matrix / Runout: 12520 - DDR043CD www.iloveimprint.com 16788 092111
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LT05
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI A605
  • Other (Mould Inner Ring): Rainbo CA
  • Matrix / Runout: PIRATES PRESS - CRYPT 33 A 104191E1/A
  • Matrix / Runout: PIRATES PRESS - CRYPT 33 B 104191E2/A
  • Matrix / Runout: PIRATES PRESS - CRYPT 33 C 104191E3/A
  • Matrix / Runout: PIRATES PRESS - CRYPT 33 D 104191E4/A

About Depravity

A death metal band from Pirkkala, Finland, active between 19901993. Reunited for few live shows in 20152016.

Members

  • Elias Viljanen
  • Olli
  • Petro
  • Martti
  • Petri Ilvespakka
  • Matti Johansson

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: the album *Silence Of The Centuries* by Depravity is like a global metal project. It was released in 2018 across multiple countries, including the US, Indonesia, France, and various parts of Europe. What makes it stand out? The band blended intense death metal with heavy metal vibes, creating tracks like "Sceptre of Oppression" and "Vacuum Of Thoughts." Fun detail—Turkka G. Rantanen handled the artwork, while Erkki Salo took charge of recording and mixing. Oh, and if you're into lyrics, you’ll notice themes of darkness and existential struggles woven throughout. Not your typical rock album, right?

Comments

lougeelisa
2025-03-12
From the grave
iscomma
2025-03-12
Muy bien hecho ??
srithibharath
2025-03-12
Finnish band Depravity were part of the contemporary, C-tuned Death Metal scene of the time. They released two EPs, 1992's Remasquerade and 1993's Silence of the Centuries, both inessential and conventional stuff for fans only. The second EP was re-released in 2011 containing the rest of the band's discography, including their other demos.
manyroadsonecamera
2025-03-12
Saw the band logo for Depravity on a t shirt and out of curiosity I just decided to go ahead and check out what this is, and I love it tbh, this is great.
gonzaleztom
2025-03-12
Difficult not to like this album ! (Edward):
zezafopah
2025-03-12
Awesome album m/
Good band, and their occasional use of keyboards is enjoyable. Sleepy Ocean demo is my favorite track ?
xtwilightx89
2025-03-11
killer killer killer
rchaudhary789
2025-03-10
Death metak never dies
livcjames13
2025-03-09
original cover was better, this guy's new art is hit or miss with the airbrushing. great band though, especially the demos
degu99
2025-03-09
Fucking awesome band
chiaosuncheung
2025-03-09
Oh 0k, Elias Viljanen, he play´s in Sonata Artica, I suppouse that´s enought rewards for him
iztheovicky
2025-03-08
Oh for the power of Vainamoinen, the guitarist know how to do epic and expresive solos, I´m sure he did´t resibe the enought credits for that, but I hope at least he could now listen to this and realice he did a solid fucking good job here.
haphsatuh
2025-03-07
3
groupezala
2025-03-06
Where Funebre stopped, Depravity, Convulse, Wombbath and Purtenance went on to "preserve" the Finnish DM underground, as Sentenced and Amorphis were going mainstream ...
itsharris95
2025-03-05
Hermoso :)
peterlandon
2025-03-04
Um dos meus álbuns favoritos de death metal finlandês!
laurenlizbraun
2025-03-04
CLASSIC DEATH METAL ! UNDERRATED ! !
mjbalansag
2025-03-04
First, I got to know old Sentenced, Amorphis, Benediction, Bolt Thrower, Death, Obituary, Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Carcass, Morbid Angel, Deicide, Hypocrisy, Paradise Lost, Gorefest, Grave, Amon Amarth...then, years later, after many more classic acquaintances from the U.S. and Netherworlds and Sweden, I got to know more of these classic Finnish death metal bands...Abhorrence, Adramelech, Convulse, Deathchain, Demigod, Demilich, Disgrace, Funebre, Mordicus, Putrid, Rippikoulu, Winterwolf...and now Depravity!!! This FUCKING RULES!!!
dpsnyderrealestate
2025-03-04
IMPRESSIVE ! ! !
So fucking good