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Executioner's Song

Razor · 1985

37 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal · speed metal

Frenetic riffs and aggressive rhythms collide, embodying the raw energy of mid-80s Canadian thrash metal.

Executioner's Song is an album by Razor, released in 1985. Frenetic riffs and aggressive rhythms collide, embodying the raw energy of mid-80s Canadian thrash metal. 'Executioner's Song' is notable for its influence on the thrash metal genre, particularly within the Canadian scene. The album received positive reviews upon release and helped solidify Razor's reputation, leading to increased visibility and future releases that further shaped their sound. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Executioner's Song sound like?

Frenetic riffs and aggressive rhythms collide, embodying the raw energy of mid-80s Canadian thrash metal. Rooted in thrash metal and speed metal.

What makes Executioner's Song by Razor notable?

'Executioner's Song' is notable for its influence on the thrash metal genre, particularly within the Canadian scene. The album received positive reviews upon release and helped solidify Razor's reputation, leading to increased visibility and future releases that further shaped their sound. Released in 1985, 'Executioner's Song' is Razor's debut album, marking their entrance into the speed and thrash metal scenes. This album followed a series of demos that had already garnered them a dedicated underground following. It established Razor as a key player in the burgeoning Canadian metal movement.

How many songs are on Executioner's Song?

Executioner's Song has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·37:33

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

  • 1 Take This Torch Standout 3:18
  • 2 Fast and Loud Standout 4:20
  • 3 City of Damnation Standout 3:44
  • 4 Escape the Fire 3:36
  • 5 March of Death 3:44
  • 6 Distant Thunder 4:04
  • 7 Hot Metal 2:21
  • 8 Gatecrasher 3:00
  • 9 Deathrace 3:29
  • 10 Time Bomb 3:45
  • 11 The End 2:06

Release Date

January 1, 1985

Genre

speed metal, thrash metal

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Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

37 min 33 sec