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V

Havok · 2020

45 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of thrash metal riffs interwoven with socio-political commentary and a modern edge.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • dynamic journey with climaxes
  • socio-political themes to ponder
  • short bursts of aggression
  • engaging in-order listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light-hearted, upbeat sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2020, 'V' is Havok's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Conformicide' from 2017. At this point in their career, Havok was solidifying their reputation within the thrash metal community, showcasing a matured sound while addressing contemporary themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Municipal Waste· Lich King· Toxic Holocaust

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Post‐Truth Era 3:53
  • 2 Fear Campaign 3:57
  • 3 Betrayed by Technology 3:44
  • 4 Ritual of the Mind 4:10
  • 5 Interface With the Infinite 4:02
  • 6 Dab Tsog 1:15
  • 7 Phantom Force 2:59
  • 8 Cosmetic Surgery 4:24
  • 9 Panpsychism 6:29
  • 10 Merchants of Death 2:45
  • 11 Don’t Do It 8:07

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