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Violence Has Arrived

Gwar · 2001

42 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal · crossover thrash · shock rock

A cacophony of chaotic riffs and theatrical vocals intertwines with absurdist humor and horror-inspired themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic riffs with absurd humor
  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • theatrical vocals and horror themes
  • wave-like pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking calm or soothing sounds
  • preferring straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 6, 2001, 'Violence Has Arrived' was Gwar's seventh studio album, following the commercially successful 'We Kill Everything' from 2000. At this point in their career, Gwar had firmly established themselves in the crossover thrash scene, blending heavy metal with outrageous performance art. The album showcases their continued evolution as both musicians and performers, marked by a commitment to confronting socio-political issues through a lens of satire.
Stylistic neighbors
Municipal Waste· Ludichrist· Exodus

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hell Intro 1:00
  • 2 Battle‐Lust 3:02
  • 3 Abyss of Woe 3:38
  • 4 Anti‐Anti‐Christ 3:14
  • 5 The Apes of Wrath 3:14
  • 6 Immortal Corrupter 5:35
  • 7 Beauteous Rot 2:55
  • 8 Licksore 1:41
  • 9 Bloody Mary 4:07
  • 10 Biledriver 2:41
  • 11 The Wheel 3:48
  • 12 The Song of Words 3:32
  • 13 Happy Death‐Day 4:18

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