Metal
Annihilator · 2007
58 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of intricate guitar riffs and aggressive vocals that encapsulate the essence of modern thrash metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions intense focus and engagement
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Metal' is Annihilator's eleventh studio album, marking a significant return after their previous effort, 'All for You,' in 2004. At this point, the band was solidifying their legacy within the metal scene while exploring new musical territories with a refreshed lineup and production approach.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal
Metal is an album by Annihilator, released in 2007. A relentless barrage of intricate guitar riffs and aggressive vocals that encapsulate the essence of modern thrash metal. The album received positive reviews from critics, showcasing Annihilator's technical prowess and songwriting abilities. It helped the band maintain relevance in the heavy metal genre during a time when many of their contemporaries were fading from prominence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Metal sound like?
A relentless barrage of intricate guitar riffs and aggressive vocals that encapsulate the essence of modern thrash metal. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Metal by Annihilator notable?
The album received positive reviews from critics, showcasing Annihilator's technical prowess and songwriting abilities. It helped the band maintain relevance in the heavy metal genre during a time when many of their contemporaries were fading from prominence. Released in 2007, 'Metal' is Annihilator's eleventh studio album, marking a significant return after their previous effort, 'All for You,' in 2004. At this point, the band was solidifying their legacy within the metal scene while exploring new musical territories with a refreshed lineup and production approach.
Who is Metal for?
Metal works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and intense focus and engagement.
How many songs are on Metal?
Metal has 11 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Clown Parade Standout 5:14
- 2 Couple Suicide 3:54
- 3 Army of One Standout 6:01
- 4 Downright Dominate 5:13
- 5 Smothered 5:09
- 6 Operation Annihilation 5:16
- 7 Haunted 8:05
- 8 Kicked 5:56
- 9 Detonation 3:54
- 10 Chasing the High 6:16
- 11 Heavy Metal Maniac Standout 3:53
Release Date
April 16, 2007
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
58 min 51 sec
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