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Godlike (Thy Art Is Murder album)

Godlike is the sixth studio album by Australian deathcore band Thy Art Is Murder. Originally scheduled for release on 15 September 2023, the album was released on 22 September 2023 through the band's independent label Human Warfare and was produced by Will Putney.[4][5][6] This is the band's first album without longtime vocalist Chris "CJ" McMahon, who was fired by the band one day before the album release. It is also the band's first album with new vocalist Tyler Miller.

Godlike
Studio album by
Thy Art Is Murder
Released22 September 2023 (2023-09-22)
GenreDeathcore
Length40:12
LabelHuman Warfare
ProducerWill Putney
Thy Art Is Murder chronology
Human Target
(2019) 		Godlike
(2023)
Singles from Godlike
  1. "Join Me in Armageddon"
    Released: 9 May 2023[1]
  2. "Keres"
    Released: 11 July 2023[2]
  3. "Blood Throne"
    Released: 15 August 2023[3]

Background and promotion

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On 7 April 2022, Thy Art Is Murder announced that they are beginning to record the new album.[7] On 25 October, the band shared through social media a preview of the record's new material.[8]

On 9 May 2023, Thy Art Is Murder published the lead single "Join Me in Armageddon" and an accompanying music video. At the same time, they officially announced the album itself and release date, whilst also revealing the album cover and the track list.[9][10] On 11 July, the band unveiled the second single "Keres" and its corresponding music video.[11][12] On 15 August, one month before the album release, the band released the third single "Blood Throne" along with a music video.[13] On 12 September, due to the production delays, the band announced that they pushed back the release of the album to 22 September.[14]

On 23 September, one day after the release of the album, Thy Art Is Murder revealed on social media that they fired vocalist CJ McMahon without his knowledge. A later edition of the album features re-recorded vocals from a then-unknown vocalist with McMahon being removed from the album. This vocalist was later revealed to be Tyler Miller, known for his work as a vocalist in Aversions Crown.[15] McMahon was only aware of his removal after the band released a statement, indicating that the band had made the decision to replace McMahon's vocals while he was still in the band. According to a statement from the band, the split was partially due to McMahon's "recent anti-trans comments" that he shared on social media.[16] The first pressing CD and Vinyl copies of the album released in 2023 have McMahon's vocals intact, but streaming and later physical releases contain Miller on vocals.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound7/10[17]
Rock 'N' Load10/10[18]
Wall of Sound9/10[19]

The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Graham Ray of Distorted Sound scored the album 7 out of 10 and said: "Godlike doesn't live up to its title, but it is yet another strong dose of deathcore from the Australian veterans. There are some change-ups within their sound and it's great to see the band try something a little different here and there but at the end of the day it struggles to hang with the fresh blood in the scene."[17] Rock 'N' Load praised the album saying, "Godlike really feels like the band can hold their own & they know who they are. There are no real big jumps in style on the album but just a great & steady progression from album to album. The band are slowly getting more punishing & heavy as the years progress, but also staying as one of the bands that still slip so greatly through genres & will always impress anyone who loves extreme music."[18] Wall of Sound scored the album 9/10 and wrote: "While staying true to their deathcore roots, Thy Art Is Murder have created an album that can easily be envisioned being performed on arena stages or large-scale festival headline slots as the group transitions into playing on those platforms at this time in their career. My only gripe was the LP's repetitive nature in terms of overall sound. In saying that, it is no wonder why they're considered amongst the world's best in this genre."[19]

Track listing

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Godlike track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Destroyer of Dreams"4:39
2."Blood Throne"3:23
3."Join Me in Armageddon"4:38
4."Keres"3:36
5."Everything Unwanted"5:05
6."Lesson in Pain"4:05
7."Godlike"4:14
8."Corrosion"3:49
9."Anathema"3:29
10."Bermuda"3:14
Total length:40:12

Personnel

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Thy Art Is Murder

  • Tyler Miller – vocals (reissue version)[20][21]
  • Andy Marsh – lead guitar
  • Sean Delander – rhythm guitar
  • Kevin Butler – bass
  • Jesse Beahler – drums

Additional musicians

  • Chris "CJ" McMahon – vocals (original version)

Additional personnel

  • Will Putney – production, mixing, mastering

Charts

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Chart performance for Godlike
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[22] 31
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[23] 93

References

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  1. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Share Details For New Album "Godlike", Debut "Join Me In Armageddon" Music Video". ThePRP. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Premiere "Keres" Music Video". ThePRP. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Premiere "Blood Throne" Music Video". ThePRP. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder's Next Album Will Be Out September, Drop New Single "Join Me In Armageddon"". MetalSucks. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Announces New Album 'Godlike', Shares 'Join Me In Armageddon' Single". Blabbermouth.net. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Announce Godlike Record & Debut 'Join Me In Armageddon'". Wall of Sound. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder To Record New Album This Summer". ThePRP. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Share Tease Of New Material". ThePRP. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder To Debut New Single "Join Me In Armageddon" This Week, Tease New Album "Godlike"". ThePRP. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Announce New Album, Unleash "Join Me in Armageddon": Stream". Consequence. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder To Release New Single "Keres" Next Week". ThePRP. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Blast Second Single 'Keres' Off Godlike". Wall of Sound. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  13. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder deliver new single "Blood Throne" accompanied by music video". Lambgoat. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Delay Release Of Their New Album Godlike". ThePRP. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Thy Art is Murder's new vocalist Tyler Miller introduces himself". Lambgoat. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  16. ^ "THY ART IS MURDER Splits With Vocalist CJ MCMAHON, Removed Him From Their New Album". Metal Injection. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  17. ^ a b Ray, Graham (21 September 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Godlike – Thy Art Is Murder". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  18. ^ a b "Thy Art Is Murder // Godlike // Album Review". Rock 'N' Load. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  19. ^ a b Rice, Adam (19 September 2023). "Thy Art Is Murder – Godlike (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  20. ^ "Thy Art Is Murder Reveal Their New Vocalist". ThePRP. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  21. ^ "THY ART IS MURDER Recruits AVERSIONS CROWN Singer TYLER MILLER". Blabbermouth.net. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  22. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  23. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
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