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Antennas to Hell

Slipknot · 2012

157 min · 36 tracks · alternative metal

A ferocious blend of aggressive grooves and chaotic melodies that embodies the raw intensity of nu metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    (sic) Start here — Opening with relentless energy, this track sets the tone for the album, encapsulating Slipknot's chaotic sound and aggressive lyrical themes.
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    Duality — This song's anthemic chorus and intricate instrumentation exemplify Slipknot's ability to balance brutality with melody, making it a fan favorite.
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    Before I Forget — Awarded a Grammy for Best Metal Performance, this track showcases the band's signature style while highlighting their evolution and maturity as songwriters.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cathartic release of pent-up energy
  • wave-like dynamics for intense sessions
  • raw intensity for adrenaline seekers
  • chaotic riffs for headbanging moments
  • dynamic peaks for emotional catharsis

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer calm and soothing sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A compilation that summarizes their journey but isn't a primary entry point.
Themes
Paul Gray's legacy· societal critique· chaotic catharsis
Career context
Released on July 23, 2012, 'Antennas to Hell' is a compilation album that encapsulates Slipknot's journey from their 1999 self-titled debut to their established status in the heavy metal scene. This release followed the death of bassist Paul Gray and served as a tribute to him while also introducing new fans to their extensive catalog.
Stylistic neighbors
Korn· Mudvayne· System of a Down
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 (sic) Start here 3:20
  • 2 Eyeless 3:56
  • 3 Wait and Bleed 2:28
  • 4 Spit It Out 2:40
  • 5 Surfacing 3:38
  • 6 People = Shit 3:35
  • 7 Disasterpiece 5:08
  • 8 Left Behind 4:02
  • 9 My Plague (New Abuse mix) 3:03
  • 10 The Heretic Anthem (live) 4:04
  • 11 Purity (live) 4:35
  • 12 Pulse of the Maggots 4:24
  • 13 Duality 4:14
  • 14 Before I Forget 4:24
  • 15 Vermilion 5:25
  • 16 Sulfur 4:37
  • 17 Psychosocial 4:43
  • 18 Dead Memories 4:28
  • 19 Snuff 4:40

Disc 2

  • 1 (sic) Start here 3:45
  • 2 Eyeless 4:11
  • 3 Wait and Bleed 2:46
  • 4 Get This 4:05
  • 5 Before I Forget 4:22
  • 6 Sulfur 4:17
  • 7 The Blister Exists 5:25
  • 8 Dead Memories 4:04
  • 9 Left Behind 3:22
  • 10 Disasterpiece 5:00
  • 11 Vermilion 6:16
  • 12 Everything Ends 4:42
  • 13 Psychosocial 5:07
  • 14 Duality 4:46
  • 15 People = Shit 5:44
  • 16 Surfacing 4:20
  • 17 Spit It Out 7:10

What to play next

.5: The Gray Chapter
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.5: The Gray Chapter

2014

Continues the aggressive sound with new themes and energy post-Antennas to Hell.
All Hope Is Gone
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All Hope Is Gone

2008

Shares a similar intensity and groove, setting the stage for Antennas to Hell.
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