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Total Metal: The Neat Anthology

Atomkraft · 2004

113 min · 29 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and frenetic drumming that embodies the raw energy of classic British metal.

Why this album works

The album is significant for chronicling Atomkraft's contributions to the speed and thrash metal genres, particularly within the UK. It has been praised for its role in preserving the band's legacy, highlighting tracks that influenced subsequent heavy metal acts and solidifying their status among fans of classic British metal.
Best for
dynamic journey with energetic peaks relentless aggression for cathartic release for headbanging sessions
Context
Released in 2004, 'Total Metal: The Neat Anthology' serves as a retrospective compilation for Atomkraft, showcasing their evolution since the early 1980s. This anthology comes after a long hiatus following their last studio album in 1990, marking their re-emergence in the metal scene and providing a comprehensive overview of their influential sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Venom· Megadeth· Angel Dust

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Total Metal Standout 4:11
  • 2 Pour the Metal In Standout 2:44
  • 3 Foliage Standout 3:08
  • 4 Teutonic Pain 3:29
  • 5 Funeral Pyre 3:46
  • 6 Rich Bitch 4:23
  • 7 Starchild 5:27
  • 8 Warzone 4:15
  • 9 Vision of Belshazzar 4:18
  • 10 Burn in Hell 2:58
  • 11 Requiem 4:19
  • 12 Protector 4:29
  • 13 Dead Man's Hand 3:07
  • 14 This Planet's Burning / Death Valley 4:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Future Warriors 4:11
  • 2 Queen of Death 3:55
  • 3 The Cage 3:48
  • 4 Demolition 2:24
  • 5 Heat and Pain 3:35
  • 6 Mode 3 2:39
  • 7 Your Mentor 3:48
  • 8 Trial by Deception 5:01
  • 9 Demolition Boyz 2:58
  • 10 Visions of Belshazzar (live) 4:06
  • 11 Foliage (live) 3:29
  • 12 Annihilate the Bride 2:48
  • 13 Dance of the Immortals 4:33
  • 14 Total Metal (demo) 5:14
  • 15 Death Valley (demo) 5:23

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