Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.
Slipknot · 1996
51 min · 8 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · groove metal
Aggressive rhythms and chaotic vocals collide with a raw, experimental intensity that defines early nu metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with climaxes raw intensity for cathartic release immersive experience through chaos
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.' serves as Slipknot's debut album, showcasing their early sound before they gained mainstream recognition. At this time, the band was still establishing their identity in the burgeoning nu metal scene, experimenting with different influences and honing their aggressive style.
- If you like
- alternative metal, nu metal, groove metal
Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. is an album by Slipknot, released in 1996. Aggressive rhythms and chaotic vocals collide with a raw, experimental intensity that defines early nu metal. 'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.' is significant for its role in shaping the nu metal genre, helping to lay the groundwork for Slipknot's later commercial success. The album's unique blend of heavy metal and alternative influences garnered attention, leading to a cult following that would expand with subsequent releases. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. sound like?
Aggressive rhythms and chaotic vocals collide with a raw, experimental intensity that defines early nu metal. Rooted in alternative metal and nu metal.
What makes Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. by Slipknot notable?
'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.' is significant for its role in shaping the nu metal genre, helping to lay the groundwork for Slipknot's later commercial success. The album's unique blend of heavy metal and alternative influences garnered attention, leading to a cult following that would expand with subsequent releases. Released in 1996, 'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.' serves as Slipknot's debut album, showcasing their early sound before they gained mainstream recognition. At this time, the band was still establishing their identity in the burgeoning nu metal scene, experimenting with different influences and honing their aggressive style.
Who is Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. for?
Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. works well if you're into wave-like pacing with climaxes, raw intensity for cathartic release and immersive experience through chaos.
How many songs are on Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.?
Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. has 8 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slipknot Standout 6:55
- 2 Gently Standout 5:16
- 3 Do Nothing/Bitchslap Standout 4:19
- 4 Only One 2:34
- 5 Tattered & Torn 2:37
- 6 Confessions 5:04
- 7 Some Feel 3:36
- 8 Killers Are Quiet / Dogfish Rising 20:42
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
51 min 7 sec
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