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Criteria for a Black Widow

Annihilator · 2000

67 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of thrash riffs collides with complex arrangements and dark lyrical themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • complex arrangements and structures
  • dark, introspective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Criteria for a Black Widow' marked Annihilator's seventh studio album, showcasing their continued evolution in heavy metal. This album followed the commercial success of 'Refresh the Demon' (1996) and highlighted Jeff Waters' role as the band's creative driving force amidst lineup changes.
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Metallica· Slayer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bloodbath 5:21
  • 2 Back to the Palace 5:34
  • 3 Punctured 5:48
  • 4 Criteria for a Black Widow 5:57
  • 5 Schizos (Are Never Alone), Part III 5:52
  • 6 Nothing Left 4:51
  • 7 Loving the Sinner 4:38
  • 8 Double Dare 5:26
  • 9 Sonic Homicide 4:28
  • 10 Mending 2:46
  • 11 Loving the Sinner (Jeff Waters vocal version) 4:34
  • 12 Jeff Waters Speaks 11:57

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