Refresh the Demon cover

Released 30 years ago

Refresh the Demon

Annihilator · 1996

52 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal

A whirlwind of aggressive riffs and intricate solos underpinned by darkly philosophical lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • darkly introspective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Refresh the Demon' was released in 1996, Annihilator was navigating a turbulent phase following their commercial peak with 'Set the World on Fire'. This album marked a return to their thrash roots after experimenting with more melodic elements in previous works. The band aimed to reclaim their status in the heavy metal scene amidst lineup changes and evolving musical trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Metallica· Slayer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Refresh the Demon 5:27
  • 2 Syn. Kill 1 4:26
  • 3 Awaken 0:53
  • 4 The Pastor of Disaster 5:00
  • 5 A Man Called Nothing 5:53
  • 6 Ultraparanoia 4:29
  • 7 City of Ice 4:18
  • 8 Anything for Money 3:35
  • 9 Hunger 4:54
  • 10 Voices and Victims 4:18
  • 11 Innocent Eyes 9:05

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