Within Destruction – Animetal: A Genre-Bending Fury That Redefines Heavy Music

Review By Ian Walker

Some bands evolve; Within Destruction mutate. With their latest album, Animetal, Slovenia’s most daring metal exports throw every rulebook into the fire and emerge with a sound that is equal parts chaos and genius. Out April 11th via Sumerian Records, this record isn’t just another chapter in the band’s decade-long rise—it’s a full-blown sonic revolution.

Since their formation in 2010, Within Destruction have refused to be boxed in. Their brand of deathcore-infused metalcore has always carried an unpredictable edge, from the skull-crushing brutality of 2016’s Void to the trap-metal flirtations of Yōkai. Now, with Animetal, they’ve fused their signature heaviness with anime-inspired electronic flourishes, delivering an album that is as much an assault on the senses as it is a celebration of genre defiance.

If you thought metalcore, deathcore, and anime culture couldn’t coexist in one album, Animetal proves otherwise. This is a battle between cybernetic chaos and pure, unfiltered aggression—and Within Destruction have mastered both.

The Cybernetic Onslaught Begins

The album kicks off with the title track, “Animetal”, an absolute gut-punch of a song that instantly sets the tone. It’s got everything: gargantuan riffs, glitchy electronics, and a breakdown so violent it could trigger earthquakes. From the start, it’s clear that Within Destruction aren’t just dipping their toes into electronic influences—they’re fully submerging in a digital dystopia of their own creation.

From there, “Demon Child” picks up the pace with a relentless barrage of blast beats and razor-sharp vocals. This track has been teased ahead of the album’s release, and for good reason—it’s a perfect encapsulation of the band’s ability to merge brutality with a hyper-modern, almost cyberpunk atmosphere.

Then comes “Kanashibari”, a track that oozes with eerie tension before exploding into a whirlwind of crushing heaviness. The electronic elements weave seamlessly through the mix, giving the song an almost nightmare-fueled energy. Fans of the band’s Yōkai-era experimentation will find this track particularly thrilling.

Between Fury and Melody

Within Destruction have never been afraid to experiment, and Animetal finds them at their most fearless. Tracks like “Bitter Embrace” and “Separate” showcase the band’s ability to balance chaos with melody. The riffs hit like a sledgehammer, but the electronic flourishes add an unexpected emotional weight.

“CyberGirl” is where things get truly insane—a genre-breaking blend of metalcore, electronic beats, and anime aesthetics that is both ridiculous and ridiculously good. It’s Within Destruction at their most unapologetically weird, and it absolutely works.

Meanwhile, “Stay 4Ever” leans into a more melancholic side, proving that even amidst all the sonic destruction, the band knows how to inject atmosphere and emotion into their music.

The Grand Finale of Madness

By the time we reach the album’s final stretch, Within Destruction are still refusing to take their foot off the gas. “Automation” and “Hide & Sick” are pure mosh-pit fuel, with relentless pacing and machine-like precision.

But it’s “A Love That Slowly Died” that delivers the most unexpected ending. Within Destruction close out the album with something that feels raw, vulnerable, and surprisingly melodic, giving the record a moment of bittersweet reflection before it fades into digital oblivion.

Final Verdict: A Metal Evolution That Demands to Be Heard

Animetal is a stunningly aggressive, boundary-pushing album that redefines what heavy music can be. Within Destruction have taken everything they’ve experimented with over the years—brutal deathcore, electronic textures, anime influences—and forged something entirely new.

It’s an album that will divide opinion, shake up expectations, and leave a lasting mark on modern metal. Some may find it too experimental, too chaotic, too out-there. But for those who embrace the madness, Animetal is a glitch-ridden, breakdown-fueled masterpiece that refuses to be ignored.

If you’re looking for an album that challenges the status quo, this is it. Welcome to the next evolution of heavy music—and trust us, it sounds absolutely insane.

Tracklist:

1. Animetal
2. Demon Child
3. Kanashibari
4. Bitter Embrace
5. Separate
6. CyberGirl
7. Incomplete
8. Stay 4Ever
9. Automation
10. Hide & Sick
11. Torment
12. A Love That Slowly Died