The best Annihilator albums

20 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.

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Never, Neverland

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    King of the Kill

    King of the Kill

    1994

    A relentless barrage of thrash metal riffs intertwined with intricate melodies and aggressive vocals that define Annihilator's sound.

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    Annihilator

    Annihilator

    2010

    A relentless blend of intricate guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, embodying the raw energy of Canadian thrash metal.

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    Schizo Deluxe

    Schizo Deluxe

    2005

    A relentless barrage of thrash riffs meets haunting melodies and dark themes in Annihilator's aggressive soundscape.

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    Refresh the Demon

    Refresh the Demon

    1996

    A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and intricate melodies, laced with dark lyrical themes and technical precision.

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    Suicide Society

    Suicide Society

    2015

    A relentless barrage of thrash metal aggression paired with haunting melodies, reflecting a dark and introspective thematic core.

  6. 6
    Live at Masters of Rock

    Live at Masters of Rock

    2009

    A blistering live performance that captures the raw energy and precision of thrash metal's relentless spirit.

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    Bag of Tricks

    Bag of Tricks

    1994

    A heavy metal collage that stitches together remastered classics, live recordings, and unreleased demos into a sonic tapestry of thrash mastery.

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    Feast

    Feast

    2013

    Aggressive thrash riffs collide with melodic hooks, creating a visceral listening experience that showcases both technical prowess and catchy songwriting.

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    Criteria for a Black Widow

    Criteria for a Black Widow

    2000

    A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and aggressive rhythms, underscored by dark lyrical themes and haunting melodies.

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    All for You

    All for You

    2004

    A relentless assault of intricate riffs and melodic hooks that showcase Annihilator's thrash metal prowess and lyrical depth.

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    The One

    The One

    2004

    A potent blend of thrash and melodic metal, characterized by aggressive riffs and soaring vocals that capture Annihilator's signature sound.

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    Double Live Annihilation

    Double Live Annihilation

    2003

    A relentless onslaught of thrash riffs and ferocious vocals, capturing the raw energy of Annihilator's live performances.

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    In Command

    In Command

    Aggressive thrash riffs intertwine with melodic hooks, creating a relentless yet intricate listening experience.

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    Waking the Fury

    Waking the Fury

    2001

    A relentless fusion of intricate guitar work and aggressive rhythms that captures the essence of early 2000s thrash metal.

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    Set the World on Fire

    Set the World on Fire

    1993

    A dynamic blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive rhythms, showcasing thrash metal's technical prowess and melodic sensibilities.

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    Carnival Diablos

    Carnival Diablos

    2001

    A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and intricate melodies, stitched together by dark lyrical themes and frenetic energy.

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    For the Demented

    For the Demented

    2017

    Aggressive riffs and frenetic solos collide with dark narratives, embodying thrash metal's relentless energy and Annihilator's technical prowess.

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    Alice in Hell

    Alice in Hell

    1989

    Relentless thrash metal riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an atmosphere of chaos and dark storytelling.

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    Metal

    Metal

    2007

    A relentless fusion of thrash riffs and melodic hooks, showcasing Annihilator's signature heavy metal prowess.

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    Remains

    Remains

    1997

    A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that encapsulates the darker side of heavy metal.