Hail Destroyer
Cancer Bats · 2008
49 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk · sludge metal · stoner metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and visceral screams that embody the chaos of modern existence.
Why this album works
'Hail Destroyer' received critical acclaim for its raw energy and lyrical intensity, earning a spot on various year-end lists and solidifying Cancer Bats’ influence in the metalcore genre. The album's lead single, 'Hail Destroyer,' received significant airplay and helped the band gain recognition beyond their Canadian roots, contributing to the growth of the Southern metal scene.
- Best for
- steady energetic flow short intense listening bursts dynamic emotional shifts
- Context
- When 'Hail Destroyer' was released in 2008, Cancer Bats were establishing themselves as a formidable force in the Canadian hardcore scene, following their 2006 debut album 'Birthing the Giant.' This album marked their third release and showcased a refinement of their sound, blending elements of sludge metal and punk with a more polished production approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Down· Corrosion of Conformity· Baroness
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hail Destroyer Standout 3:17
- 2 Harem of Scorpions 2:47
- 3 Deathsmarch Standout 3:36
- 4 Regret 2:44
- 5 Bastard’s Waltz 3:28
- 6 Sorceress 2:16
- 7 Lucifer’s Rocking Chair 4:21
- 8 Let It Pour 2:42
- 9 Smiling Politely 4:02
- 10 Pray for Darkness 1:30
- 11 PMA ’til I’m DOA Standout 3:03
- 12 Zed’s Dead, Baby 3:50
- 13 Engine Skull 2:38
- 14 Agenda Suicide 2:59
- 15 So Jealous 2:56
- 16 I Want a Lot Now 3:44
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