Wiped Out
Raven · 1982
61 min · 15 tracks · speed metal
Lightning-fast riffs and frenetic drumming propel an exuberant expression of speed metal's relentless energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Faster Than the Speed of Light — This opening track encapsulates Raven's signature high-energy style with blistering guitar work and relentless tempo, setting the tone for the album.
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Bring the Hammer Down — The song features anthemic hooks and powerful choruses that exemplify Raven's ability to combine speed with memorable songwriting, making it a fan favorite.
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Battle Zone — With its driving rhythm and aggressive lyrics, this track showcases the band's heavy sound while also highlighting their lyrical themes of warfare and conflict.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Wiped Out showcases Raven's energetic speed metal style with strong compositions and skilled performances.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks maintain a relentless pace with fast tempos and aggressive riffs, while the fifth track introduces a brief slowdown before returning to speed.
- Several tracks feature rapid shifts in dynamics, with sudden stops and starts that enhance the frenetic energy of the music.
- The album includes multiple guitar solos that are both technical and melodic, often layered over complex drum patterns.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic energy flow throughout
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
- cathartic release through intensity
- high-octane tracks for workouts
- for adrenaline-fueled moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow tunes
- seek lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 3, 1982, Wiped Out is Raven's second studio album, following their debut Rock Until You Drop. At this point, the band was solidifying their position in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene and gaining momentum as they toured extensively across Europe and North America.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bring the Hammer Down
The chorus dynamically shifts to a call-and-response format, creating an exhilarating interaction between the vocalist and the audience.
This choice enhances the song's anthemic quality, inviting listener participation and elevating the live performance experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Faster Than the Speed of Light 4:22
- 2 Bring the Hammer Down 4:19
- 3 Fire Power 3:08
- 4 Read All About It 3:01
- 5 To the Limit/To the Top 7:54
- 6 Battle Zone 3:34
- 7 Live at the Inferno! 3:54
- 8 Star War 5:35
- 9 UXB 3:25
- 10 20/21 1:36
- 11 Hold Back the Fire 5:50
- 12 Chain Saw 5:17
- 13 Crash, Bang, Wallop 3:04
- 14 Rock Hard 3:11
- 15 Run Them Down 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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