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The Evil Divide

Death Angel · 2016

102 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and aggressive rhythms that capture the essence of thrash metal's resurgence.

Why this album works

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys intense focus and engagement
Context
The Evil Divide marks Death Angel's seventh studio album, coming three years after their critically acclaimed album, The Dream Calls for Blood. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their place within the thrash metal scene, reflecting a matured sound while still honoring their roots established in the late 1980s.
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The Evil Divide is an album by Death Angel, released in 2016. A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and aggressive rhythms that capture the essence of thrash metal's resurgence. Upon its release, The Evil Divide debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Death Angel's enduring popularity in the metal genre. The album received positive reviews from critics, praising its blend of melodic elements with classic thrash intensity, which helped to further invigorate interest in the thrash revival movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Evil Divide sound like?

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and aggressive rhythms that capture the essence of thrash metal's resurgence. Rooted in thrash metal.

What makes The Evil Divide by Death Angel notable?

Upon its release, The Evil Divide debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Death Angel's enduring popularity in the metal genre. The album received positive reviews from critics, praising its blend of melodic elements with classic thrash intensity, which helped to further invigorate interest in the thrash revival movement. The Evil Divide marks Death Angel's seventh studio album, coming three years after their critically acclaimed album, The Dream Calls for Blood. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their place within the thrash metal scene, reflecting a matured sound while still honoring their roots established in the late 1980s.

Who is The Evil Divide for?

The Evil Divide works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and intense focus and engagement.

How many songs are on The Evil Divide?

The Evil Divide has 12 tracks, running approximately 102 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·102:53

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Moth Standout 4:38
  • 2 Cause for Alarm 3:22
  • 3 Lost 4:57
  • 4 Father of Lies 5:05
  • 5 Hell to Pay 3:12
  • 6 It Can’t Be This 4:16
  • 7 Hatred United / United Hate Standout 5:17
  • 8 Breakaway 4:01
  • 9 The Electric Cell 4:38
  • 10 Let the Pieces Fall Standout 5:56
  • 11 Wasteland 5:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Making Of 52:09

Release Date

May 27, 2016

Genre

thrash metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

102 min 53 sec