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Killbox 13

Overkill · 2003

50 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and aggressive vocals that embody the raw energy of metal's underground ethos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo aggression
  • relentless energy for workouts
  • engaging in-order listening experience
  • cathartic release through intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek soft, mellow sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 25, 2003, 'Killbox 13' was Overkill's eleventh studio album, marking their return to form after a series of mixed responses to earlier releases. This album came during a period when the band was reestablishing their identity in the thrash metal scene, following the 2000 release of 'Bloodletting', which had not achieved significant commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
Testament· Anthrax· Megadeth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Devil by the Tail 5:24
  • 2 Damned 4:13
  • 3 No Lights 5:52
  • 4 The One 4:58
  • 5 Crystal Clear 5:03
  • 6 The Sound of Dying 4:56
  • 7 Until I Die 5:20
  • 8 Struck Down 4:42
  • 9 Unholy 4:40
  • 10 I Rise 5:08

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