Sarcastrophe
| "Sarcastrophe" | |
|---|---|
 "Sarcastrophe" cover | |
| Promotional single by Slipknot from the album .5: The Gray Chapter | |
| Released | October 14, 2014 |
| Format | Digital download |
| Genre | Thrash metal,[1][2] death metal[3][4] |
| Length | 5:07 |
| Label | Roadrunner |
"Sarcastrophe" is a promotional single by American metal band Slipknot from their fifth major label studio album .5: The Gray Chapter. The song was first released as a promo/digital single on October 14, 2014,[5] the same day as the album's previous track titled "XIX".[6] It was the third promotional single and fifth overall single released from the album.[7][8]
Background
The song was uploaded to their official YouTube channel with a few days leading up to the release of .5: The Gray Chapter. The song was released along with XIX. Both featured original cover art; it is unknown at this time whether "Sarcastrophe" will be a radio single and have a music video or will remain as a promotional single.
Critical reception
Radio.com described the song as "[A] thunderous track, with typically anthemic death metal roars and technical, furious percussion." Loudwire said about the song "‘Sarcastrophe’ showcases the songwriting skills Slipknot bring to their recordings. After two decades of shredding through the metal world, the band certainly understands the art of crafting both songs and albums. ‘Sarcastrophe’ could be presented as Exhibit A to back up that claim, as the new cut exposes absolutely no cracks throughout its runtime. Vocalist Corey Taylor sounds as murderous as ever, guitarists Jim Root and Mick Thomson stack layers of guitar parts filled with personality, DJ Sid Wilson scratches at just the right moments and the act’s new drummer shows off his death metal chops once again with furious blasting."[9] Music Times said "The brutal song is one more piece of evidence that Slipknot's fifth studio album is going to be one thrashing affair."[10]
References
- ↑ Neila Owen (October 23, 2014). "Slipknot – .5: The Gray Chapter". Allmusic. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
The Gray Chapter shows off just how unexpectedly wide the band's range is, going from a plaintive, atmospheric ballad like album-opener "XIX" to a thrash-inspired pummeling like "Sarcastrophe" without missing a beat.
- ↑ ""Sarcastrophe" is a heavy, thrashy masterpiece complete with turntables and sampling.". metaldescent.com. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ Marcus, Ezra (October 14, 2014). "Slipknot Tease New Album with New Song ‘Sarcastrophe'". radio.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
...the thunderous track, with typically anthemic death metal roars and technical, furious percussion.
- ↑ "Sarcastrophe' kicks off Slipknot's fifth studio album, '.5: The Gray Chapter.' The long intro sets up a full-on assault as every Slipknot member can be clearly heard doing their duties. No-holds-barred death metal blast beats add a new dimension to Slipknot's sound as Corey Taylor keeps his ferocious vocals dangerous, screaming, "Burn up in your atmosphere." Read More: 10 Best Slipknot Songs". loudwire.com. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ↑ "Slipknot - 'Sarcastrophe'". Roadrunner Records. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ "Slipknot Premiere Two New Songs, XIX And Sarcastrophe". Kerrang!. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ "Slipknot Tease New Album with New Song ‘Sarcastrophe': Listen". Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ "Slipknot: New Song 'Sarcastrophe' Available For Streaming - Blabbermouth.net". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ "Slipknot Unleash Pummeling New Track 'Sarcastrophe'". Loudwire. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ "Stream Slipknot's Brutal New Song 'Sarcastrophe' from Upcoming Album '.5: The Gray Chapter' [LISTEN]". Music Times. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
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