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Warning Shots

The Haunted · 2009

94 min · 28 tracks · thrash metal

A blistering onslaught of thrash riffs and aggressive vocals that captures the band's relentless energy.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing shifts long, immersive listening sessions
Context
Released in 2009, 'Warning Shots' is a compilation album by The Haunted, showcasing tracks recorded between their earlier albums. This release comes after their 2006 album 'The Dead Eye,' during a period of lineup changes and evolving sound that sought to reconnect with their thrash metal roots. It serves as a bridge for the band, both reflecting on their past and pushing forward musically.
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Warning Shots is an album by The Haunted, released in 2009. A blistering onslaught of thrash riffs and aggressive vocals that captures the band's relentless energy. 'Warning Shots' stands out as a critical reflection of The Haunted's career, featuring some of their most ferocious tracks from previous records. It received positive reviews upon release, helping to re-establish the band's presence in the metal scene after a few years of relative quietude following lineup adjustments. Additionally, it offers fans an insight into the evolution of their sound while maintaining their signature intensity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Warning Shots sound like?

A blistering onslaught of thrash riffs and aggressive vocals that captures the band's relentless energy. Rooted in thrash metal.

What makes Warning Shots by The Haunted notable?

'Warning Shots' stands out as a critical reflection of The Haunted's career, featuring some of their most ferocious tracks from previous records. It received positive reviews upon release, helping to re-establish the band's presence in the metal scene after a few years of relative quietude following lineup adjustments. Additionally, it offers fans an insight into the evolution of their sound while maintaining their signature intensity. Released in 2009, 'Warning Shots' is a compilation album by The Haunted, showcasing tracks recorded between their earlier albums. This release comes after their 2006 album 'The Dead Eye,' during a period of lineup changes and evolving sound that sought to reconnect with their thrash metal roots. It serves as a bridge for the band, both reflecting on their past and pushing forward musically.

Who is Warning Shots for?

Warning Shots works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, wave-like pacing shifts and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on Warning Shots?

Warning Shots has 28 tracks, running approximately 94 minutes.

Tracklist

28 tracks·94:03

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Hate Song Standout 3:00
  • 2 Trespass 3:30
  • 3 Shadow World 3:42
  • 4 D.O.A. Standout 4:24
  • 5 Undead 2:09
  • 6 One Kill Wonder Standout 3:01
  • 7 Under the Surface 4:16
  • 8 In Vein 3:24
  • 9 Hollow Ground 4:10
  • 10 Everlasting 3:09
  • 11 Dark Intentions 1:30
  • 12 Bury Your Dead 3:05
  • 13 Shithead 3:54
  • 14 Chasm 3:10
  • 15 Revelation 1:36
  • 16 Forensick 4:17

Disc 2

  • 1 Ritual (One Kill Wonder session track) 3:37
  • 2 Creed (One Kill Wonder session track) 3:35
  • 3 Well of Souls 4:45
  • 4 Eclipse (The Haunted Made Me Do It session track) 2:54
  • 5 Choke Hold (live) 3:29
  • 6 Leech (live) 4:37
  • 7 Three Times (live) 3:04
  • 8 Undead (demo) 2:09
  • 9 Shattered (demo) 3:21
  • 10 Undead (Death & 1/2 Prod. rehearsal) 2:24
  • 11 Now You Know (Death & 1/2 Prod. rehearsal) 3:47
  • 12 Blood Rust (Death & 1/2 Prod. rehearsal) 3:50

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Genre

thrash metal

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Runtime

94 min 3 sec