Carnivore cover

Carnivore

Carnivore · 1985

54 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal · speed metal

A raw and aggressive fusion of thrash and speed metal, echoing dystopian themes with ferocious energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics with climaxes
  • ferocious energy for intense moments
  • dystopian themes for reflection
  • raw aggression for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of gentle melodies
  • prefer light, upbeat tunes

Where this album fits

Career context
Carnivore's self-titled debut album, released in January 1985, marked the band's entrance into the heavy metal scene after forming in 1983. This album came before their follow-up, 'Retaliation,' which further solidified their reputation for confronting controversial themes through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Marty Friedman· Black Obelisk· Angel Dust

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Predator 4:36
  • 2 Carnivore 3:21
  • 3 Male Supremacy 7:28
  • 4 Armageddon 4:10
  • 5 Legion of Doom 3:27
  • 6 God Is Dead 4:11
  • 7 Thermonuclear Warrior 5:34
  • 8 World Wars III and IV 10:16
  • 9 U.S.A. for U.S.A. (demo) 3:32
  • 10 S.M.D. (demo) 2:17
  • 11 Sex and Violence (demo) 5:19

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