Decree - Wake Of Devastation

Wake of Devastation, the 1996 debut from Canadian industrial project Decree, is a relentless assault of raw sonic warfare. Spearheaded by Chris Peterson (of Front Line Assembly fame), the album channels chaos through crushing percussion, distorted noise textures, and apocalyptic atmospheres. There’s little concession to melody here; instead, Wake of Devastation thrives on visceral force, creating a soundscape that feels more like a battlefield than a musical work. Tracks like “Severed” and “Bloodthirst” erupt with primal energy, balancing mechanical precision with a seething emotional undercurrent. It’s a harrowing, uncompromising listen—one that strips industrial music down to its most feral and cathartic core.