Raging Violence
Hirax · 1985
30 min · 14 tracks · thrash metal
Frenetic tempos and aggressive riffs collide with fierce vocals, creating a relentless thrash assault.
Raging Violence is an album by Hirax, released in 1985. Frenetic tempos and aggressive riffs collide with fierce vocals, creating a relentless thrash assault. 'Raging Violence' is significant for its raw energy and unfiltered aggression, embodying the spirit of early thrash metal. The album has influenced countless bands within the genre and helped solidify Hirax's reputation, leading to their later recognition as one of the pioneering acts in the American thrash movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Raging Violence sound like?
Frenetic tempos and aggressive riffs collide with fierce vocals, creating a relentless thrash assault. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Raging Violence by Hirax notable?
'Raging Violence' is significant for its raw energy and unfiltered aggression, embodying the spirit of early thrash metal. The album has influenced countless bands within the genre and helped solidify Hirax's reputation, leading to their later recognition as one of the pioneering acts in the American thrash movement. Released in 1985, 'Raging Violence' marked Hirax's debut album, establishing them as key players in the burgeoning thrash metal scene. At this time, the band was still emerging from the underground circuit, seeking to carve out their identity amidst a crowded field of contemporaries like Metallica and Slayer.
How many songs are on Raging Violence?
Raging Violence has 14 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Demons - Evil Forces Standout 3:25
- 2 Blitzkrieg Air Attack 2:08
- 3 Guardian Protector 1:37
- 4 Bombs of Death Standout 1:47
- 5 Defeat of Amalek 3:08
- 6 Raging Violence Standout 2:53
- 7 Call of the Gods 1:20
- 8 Warlords Command 2:39
- 9 Suicide 2:37
- 10 Executed 1:40
- 11 The Gauntlet 2:03
- 12 Destruction and Terror 2:33
- 13 Destroy 1:07
- 14 Bloodbath 1:55
Release Date
January 1, 1985
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
30 min 52 sec
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