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Torture Tactics

Vio-lence · 1991

18 min · 4 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and fierce vocals, embodying the raw energy of early 90s thrash metal.

Torture Tactics is an EP by Vio-lence, released in 1991. A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and fierce vocals, embodying the raw energy of early 90s thrash metal. The album is significant for its unabashedly brutal sound that resonated with thrash metal fans during a transitional period in heavy music. While it did not achieve major commercial success, it reinforced Vio-lence's influence within the underground metal community and contributed to the legacy of Bay Area thrash. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Torture Tactics sound like?

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and fierce vocals, embodying the raw energy of early 90s thrash metal. Rooted in thrash metal.

What makes Torture Tactics by Vio-lence notable?

The album is significant for its unabashedly brutal sound that resonated with thrash metal fans during a transitional period in heavy music. While it did not achieve major commercial success, it reinforced Vio-lence's influence within the underground metal community and contributed to the legacy of Bay Area thrash. Released in 1991, 'Torture Tactics' was Vio-lence's third album, arriving after their sophomore effort 'Oppressing the Masses'. By this time, they had solidified their presence in the thrash metal scene but were facing increased competition from emerging grunge and alternative genres.

How many songs are on Torture Tactics?

Torture Tactics has 4 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·18:10

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

  • 1 Torture Tactics Standout 5:20
  • 2 Office Nice (live) 5:49
  • 3 Gutterslut Standout 3:23
  • 4 Dicks of Death Standout 3:38

Release Date

January 1, 1991

Genre

thrash metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

18 min 10 sec