Breaking the Silence
Heathen · 1987
49 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive thrash riffs intermingle with melodic undercurrents, creating a relentless yet sophisticated sonic assault.
Breaking the Silence is an album by Heathen, released in 1987. Aggressive thrash riffs intermingle with melodic undercurrents, creating a relentless yet sophisticated sonic assault. The album is significant for its intricate guitar work and lyrical depth, which helped shape the Bay Area thrash metal sound during the late '80s. It received positive reviews from critics, notably appearing in various underground metal publications that praised its musicianship and thematic content. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Breaking the Silence sound like?
Aggressive thrash riffs intermingle with melodic undercurrents, creating a relentless yet sophisticated sonic assault. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Breaking the Silence by Heathen notable?
The album is significant for its intricate guitar work and lyrical depth, which helped shape the Bay Area thrash metal sound during the late '80s. It received positive reviews from critics, notably appearing in various underground metal publications that praised its musicianship and thematic content. Released in January 1987, 'Breaking the Silence' was Heathen's debut album, marking their entry into the thrash metal scene. At this time, the genre was gaining momentum, and Heathen sought to establish themselves alongside contemporaries like Metallica and Slayer.
How many songs are on Breaking the Silence?
Breaking the Silence has 9 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Death by Hanging Standout 5:05
- 2 Goblin’s Blade 4:34
- 3 Open the Grave Standout 7:22
- 4 Pray for Death 3:42
- 5 Set Me Free 3:47
- 6 Breaking the Silence Standout 5:50
- 7 World’s End 7:05
- 8 Save the Skull 5:21
- 9 Heathen 6:33
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
49 min 20 sec
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