- Country: United Kingdom
- Style: Death metal
- Relase date: 4 April 2025
Ravage of Empires is Benediction’s triumphant reassertion of old-school death metal excellence. Sitting comfortably in the legacy of their early 1990s releases, the album forges forward with precision and raw energy. Produced with clarity by Scott Atkins, its eleven tracks pulsate with brooding riffs, tight grooves, and ravaging vocal delivery. Highlights like Engines of War, Deviant Spine, and the commanding title track embody the band’s trademark brutality, while still offering subtle melodic depth. Though it may not reinvent the wheel, the album serves as a powerful, headbanging celebration of Benediction’s identity—an offering that both longtime fans and newcomers can rally behind.