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Waking the Fury

Annihilator · 2001

58 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal

Aggressive riffs and thunderous drums collide with melodic hooks in a relentless thrash metal assault.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • intense focus and concentration
  • energetic workout motivation

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Waking the Fury' marked Annihilator's return to form following their previous album, 'Criteria for a Black Widow,' which had received mixed reviews. This album came at a time when the band was striving to re-establish their presence within the heavy metal scene after lineup changes and evolving musical trends in the late 1990s.
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Metallica· Slayer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ultra-Motion 5:07
  • 2 Torn 5:02
  • 3 My Precious Lunatic Asylum 5:47
  • 4 Striker 5:00
  • 5 Ritual 5:16
  • 6 Prime-Time Killing 4:32
  • 7 The Blackest Day 5:10
  • 8 Nothing to Me 4:34
  • 9 Fire Power 4:53
  • 10 Cold Blooded 3:53
  • 11 Shallow Grave (live) 5:08
  • 12 Nothing to Me (radio edit) 3:39

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