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.
Why this album works
'Waking the Fury' was well-received by critics, with publications like Metal Hammer praising its mix of aggression and melody. The album helped Annihilator maintain their status in the thrash metal genre, contributing to a resurgence of interest in classic heavy metal styles during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions intense focus and concentration
- 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
- Rob Zombie· Ozzy Osbourne· Lordi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ultra-Motion Standout 5:07
- 2 Torn Standout 5:02
- 3 My Precious Lunatic Asylum Standout 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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