Chaos A.D. Songs Ranked

Chaos A.D. is the fifth studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura, released in 1993 by Roadrunner Records. The album saw a stylistic departure from the band’s earlier thrash metal style, by featuring a new groove metal sound. Chaos A.D. is also Sepultura’s only album on Epic Records, who handled its release for North American distribution, as well as the first album to feature Paulo Jr. on bass after having played with the band in a live capacity since 1984. The band considered a number of producers, including avant-garde jazz composer John Zorn and Al Jourgensen of industrial metal pioneers Ministry. They ultimately chose Andy Wallace, who had previously mixed Arise. Sepultura wanted isolation, and for that Andy Wallace suggested Rockfield Studios, located in South Wales. The recording sessions marked the first time Sepultura had recorded as a quartet as opposed to a trio, which saw Andreas Kisser handling both bass and guitar duties on their previous three albums; as such, Chaos A.D. was the first album to include Paulo Jr., who had been playing live with the band most of the time since joining in 1984. Here are all of Chaos A.D. songs ranked.

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10. Manifest

“Angry song about a brutal prison massacre in Brazil and the cover up by the government. “Manifest” tells anothe sad tale about what can happen when the police forces are given way too much power. once again, sad but true”

9. Biotech is Godzilla

” If “Propaganda” was a faster one, wait ’til you hear this one! This might appeal to many hardcore fans, which also can be explained with the fact that the legendary ex- Dead Kennedys frontman and freedom of speech fighter Jello biafra has done the lyrics. Seems like Jello has still got plenty to say to us!”

8. Clenched Fist

“Clenched Fist” conclude the album with enough aggression and rage to tear down anothe Berlin Wall. The speed has been left behind, Heavyness has increased, intensity is awesome , lyrics are revolutionary and intelligent, with the technicall help of the genious Andy Wallace Sepultura has reached in Chaos A.D.”

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7. Kaiowas

“Kaiowas” is a relaxing acoustic part which fits perfectly in the combination. It is actually possible that without this kind of a calmer part the album could have been a lot less enjoyable. Even though the song itslef is calm and relaxing, the topic here ain’t half an inch lighter. You don’t make teen pop that is dedicated to a native tribe that committed a mass suicide to protest against the government’s unjustified actions on their land.”

6. Chaos B.C.

“Chaos BC is a remix with Refuse/Resist lyrics and the thickness of the beats and bass are solid and heavy with the vocals shifting from 1 side of the room to another,1 speaker to the next in the same beat.”

5. Amen

“Amen” has chug and churn, up and down riffs. I enjoy the part of this song when the beat comes down a few decibels and some female vocals sing over the light percussion. The song ends with bobbing riffs and some good, pounding drum work.”

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4. Propaganda

“Propaganda” has machine gun riffs which, together with the drums, sound awesome. Another Slayer-esque, careening guitar solo is included, and the song ends with cascading riffs. Great song, I love the slow pounding drum solo towards the end.”

3. Slave New World

“Slave new World” is another song reminding me about the Sabbath cover, only here it’s the drums and guitar which create same kind of sound. Igor Cavalera is probably the most impressive member on this album, and Slave new World is another exemple why.”

2. Refuse/Resist

“Refuse/Resist” is a personal favorite because it is so irresistibly catchy and forcefully heavy. It opens with some booming riffs, which is followed by (what sounds like) tin can drums. It then evolves into a stop-start beat, with punching, groove-y guitars. The deep throated vocals then come on, and the song ends with a good guitar solo (which makes a wah-wah sound in places).”

1. Territory

“Territory” has a bouncy little drum solo for the intro, then the guitars kick in and make the beat groove. The guitars then alternate from rhythmic riffing to choppy, staccato riffs, and another, louder, guitar solo is included.”