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Crab Society North

Stormtroopers of Death · 1985

14 min · 63 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · crossover thrash

A chaotic blend of humor and aggression packed into frenetic, short punk-infused tracks.

Crab Society North is an album by Stormtroopers of Death, released in 1985. A chaotic blend of humor and aggression packed into frenetic, short punk-infused tracks. 'Crab Society North' is significant for its irreverent approach to punk and thrash, contributing to the crossover genre that defined a generation of hardcore music. Despite its brevity and humor, it has been influential among niche audiences and served as a precursor to future projects from its members, helping to shape the sound of later metalcore bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Crab Society North sound like?

A chaotic blend of humor and aggression packed into frenetic, short punk-infused tracks. Rooted in thrash metal and metalcore.

What makes Crab Society North by Stormtroopers of Death notable?

'Crab Society North' is significant for its irreverent approach to punk and thrash, contributing to the crossover genre that defined a generation of hardcore music. Despite its brevity and humor, it has been influential among niche audiences and served as a precursor to future projects from its members, helping to shape the sound of later metalcore bands. Released in early 1985, 'Crab Society North' was the debut album of Stormtroopers of Death, a side project for members of Anthrax. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity within the crossover thrash scene, which blended hardcore punk with metal elements. The album came shortly after Anthrax's breakthrough, capturing a moment when thrash was gaining momentum in the underground music circuit.

How many songs are on Crab Society North?

Crab Society North has 63 tracks, running approximately 14 minutes.

Tracklist

63 tracks·14:21

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  • 1 Jim Gordon 0:27
  • 2 Your Kung Fu Stinks Standout 0:26
  • 3 ARRGH! 0:06
  • 4 You N... 0:12
  • 5 House of My Head 0:07
  • 6 Momo 0:30
  • 7 Bogumsbop 0:12
  • 8 Steve Wright Rules 0:09
  • 9 Hammer Before Knife 0:48
  • 10 You Bastard 0:06
  • 11 I've Been in a Cave For... Standout 0:04
  • 12 Mano's 0:22
  • 13 Lou Kamada's 0:04
  • 14 The Leopard Killer 0:13
  • 15 The Bat Lived 0:10
  • 16 By the Way 0:01
  • 17 Dan 0:01
  • 18 Let Me Say One Thing 0:01
  • 19 This Doesn't Leave the Room 0:01
  • 20 Not to Talk About Anthrax But... 0:02
  • 21 Shit's Suck Standout 0:20
  • 22 I'm Incredible 0:03
  • 23 Diamonds and Rust 0:03
  • 24 Hey John 0:11
  • 25 Laughing, Happy, Happy, Joy as Glad, Decapitation 0:07
  • 26 Don't Do Anything Foolish 0:34
  • 27 We Are the Sock 0:19
  • 28 MDC Hang Out in Gay Bars 0:04
  • 29 E-Brake 0:17
  • 30 Listen Lady 0:20
  • 31 Leisuresuit 0:03
  • 32 Papa Benjamen 0:58
  • 33 1 0:01
  • 34 2 & 1 0:01
  • 35 2 0:01
  • 36 DFP 0:24
  • 37 IHO 0:27
  • 38 BDFP 0:02
  • 39 Taint 0:04
  • 40 Vitalogy 0:20
  • 41 Tom Brown 0:38
  • 42 Loud Bell 0:05
  • 43 Bubble Butt 0:25
  • 44 Danny Spitz Will Fuck Anything 0:38
  • 45 Jogging with Fall 0:15
  • 46 Tony Two 0:14
  • 47 The Camel Boy 0:03
  • 48 July 1st 0:03
  • 49 Flouride and the Captivity Creeps 0:21
  • 50 The Poisonous Midget 0:03
  • 51 Boln 0:07
  • 52 Lardas Hogan 0:24
  • 53 Emow 0:18
  • 54 DSL 0:04
  • 55 Mely Cow 0:11
  • 56 Bushwackateys 0:20
  • 57 Cowfucking Renee 0:08
  • 58 Rooster Fucker 0:19
  • 59 Neck to Neck 0:02
  • 60 The Drunk Guy 0:39
  • 61 Happy Tooth Paste Bug 0:18
  • 62 (!) 0:01
  • 63 Food-Dog-Golf!!! 0:04

Release Date

January 1, 1985

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

14 min 21 sec