The Dead Eye
The Haunted · 2006
97 min · 20 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and haunting melodies that explore themes of despair and existential dread.
The Dead Eye is an album by The Haunted, released in 2006. A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and haunting melodies that explore themes of despair and existential dread. 'The Dead Eye' received critical acclaim for its ambitious exploration of heavier themes, helping to cement The Haunted's place in the modern thrash metal movement. It featured prominently in various metal charts and is often cited as a key release that influenced the genre's trajectory in the mid-2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Dead Eye sound like?
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and haunting melodies that explore themes of despair and existential dread. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes The Dead Eye by The Haunted notable?
'The Dead Eye' received critical acclaim for its ambitious exploration of heavier themes, helping to cement The Haunted's place in the modern thrash metal movement. It featured prominently in various metal charts and is often cited as a key release that influenced the genre's trajectory in the mid-2000s. By the time 'The Dead Eye' was released in 2006, The Haunted was already a well-established name in the thrash metal scene, following their previous album 'rEVOLVEr' from 2004. This album marked a significant phase for the band as they began to refine their sound and lyrical themes, moving towards darker and more introspective content after experiencing lineup changes and evolving influences.
How many songs are on The Dead Eye?
The Dead Eye has 20 tracks, running approximately 97 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 The Premonition 0:58
- 2 The Flood Standout 4:07
- 3 The Medication 3:10
- 4 The Drowning Standout 4:13
- 5 The Reflection 3:48
- 6 The Prosecution 3:49
- 7 The Fallout 4:22
- 8 The Medusa 4:03
- 9 The Highwire 0:50
- 10 The Shifter 2:55
- 11 The Cynic 3:48
- 12 The Failure 5:10
- 13 The Stain 4:14
- 14 The Program 4:55
- 15 The Guilt Trip / The Exit Standout 10:19
Disc 2
- 1 Making of the Dead Eye (video) 20:07
- 2 All Against All (video) 4:32
- 3 No Compromise (video) 3:22
- 4 99 (live at Metal Mania Festival 2005) 4:00
- 5 Abysmal (live at Metal Mania Festival 2005) 4:57
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