What makes Toxic Waste by Municipal Waste notable?

Toxic Waste received positive reviews for its raw energy and humor, reinforcing Municipal Waste's reputation in the thrash metal community. The EP's standout track, 'Mourning Sex,' became a fan favorite and contributed to the band's continued relevance in the genre during the early 2010s. Released in early 2012, Toxic Waste is Municipal Waste's fifth EP, following their critically acclaimed album, Massive Aggressive. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their position within the crossover thrash scene, known for their energetic live shows and humorous take on heavy themes.

How many songs are on Toxic Waste?

Toxic Waste has 4 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.

Toxic Waste

Municipal Waste · 2012

8 min · 4 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of furious riffs and rapid-fire drumming creates a chaotic thrill ride through thrash metal's dark underbelly.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Trapped in the Sites — Opening with a high-octane pace, this track encapsulates the frenetic energy that defines the EP, setting the tone for the relentless onslaught that follows.
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Mourning Sex — This track combines dark humor with catchy riffs, showcasing the band's ability to balance brutality with wit, making it an anthem for fans.
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We Bring Em Hell — With its blistering speed and aggressive lyrics, this song serves as a rallying cry for those who revel in thrash culture, cementing its place in live performances.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

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Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Toxic Waste delivers relentless energy and sharp humor, solidifying its place in the thrash metal scene.

What we noticed

Each track maintains a high tempo, with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming that rarely let up.
The EP features a consistent lyrical theme of dark humor and societal commentary across all four tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Trapped in the Sites 1:49
2 Mourning Sex 2:31
3 We Bring Em Hell 1:29
4 Altar-ed States 2:26

What to play next

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Massive Aggressive

2009

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