Suicide Society
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| Studio album by Annihilator | ||||||||||
| Released | September 18, 2015 | |||||||||
| Genre | Thrash metal | |||||||||
| Length | 45:08 | |||||||||
| Label | UDR Music | |||||||||
| Producer | Jeff Waters | |||||||||
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Suicide Society is the fifteenth album by the Canadian heavy metal band Annihilator. It was released on September 18, 2015 by UDR Music,[1] and is the first album to feature guitarist and bandleader Jeff Waters performing lead vocals on all tracks since 1997's Remains, due to the departure of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dave Padden in December 2014. It also marks the return of bassist Cam Dixon, who was in the band from 1994 to 1995, as well as the addition of new guitarist Aaron Homma, who are credited with providing backing vocals in the liner notes.[1]
On this album, Jeff Waters handled all instrumental work in the studio apart from the drums, played by returning drummer Mike Harshaw.
A music video for the title track was released on July 31, 2015.[2] A lyric video for the song "Creepin' Again" was released on August 17.[3] Another single was released, "My Revenge" in September 15, 2015. "Snap" released another music video in October 1, 2015.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Jeff Waters, all music composed by Jeff Waters.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Suicide Society" | 3:50 |
| 2. | "My Revenge" | 5:06 |
| 3. | "Snap" | 4:54 |
| 4. | "Creepin' Again" | 4:16 |
| 5. | "Narcotic Avenue" | 5:19 |
| 6. | "The One You Serve" | 5:45 |
| 7. | "Break, Enter" | 5:47 |
| 8. | "Death Scent" | 5:11 |
| 9. | "Every Minute" | 5:00 |
Total length: |
45:08 | |
| Bonus disc - The Ravenstreet Sessions / Jeff Talks | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Deadlock" | 5:24 |
| 2. | "Set the World on Fire" | 4:51 |
| 3. | "Knight Jumps Queen" | 4:35 |
| 4. | "Ambush" | 3:39 |
| 5. | "Never, Neverland" | 6:00 |
| 6. | "Time Bomb" | 5:19 |
| 7. | "Smear Campaign" | 4:55 |
| 8. | "Carnival Diablos" | 5:18 |
| 9. | "Reduced To Ash" | 3:17 |
| 10. | "I Am In Command" | 4:25 |
| 11. | "Jeff Talks Suicide Society" | 1:19 |
| 12. | "Jeff Talks Creepin' Again" | 1:14 |
| 13. | "Jeff Talks Snap" | 0:39 |
| 14. | "Jeff Talks Narcotic Avenue" | 0:37 |
| 15. | "Jeff Talks My Revenge" | 1:07 |
| 16. | "Jeff Talks The One You Serve" | 0:58 |
| 17. | "Jeff Talks Break, Enter" | 2:02 |
| 18. | "Jeff Talks Death Scent" | 0:32 |
| 19. | "Jeff Talks Every Minute" | 1:35 |
Total length: |
63:06 | |
The song "Break, Enter" was penned about a personal experience Waters had chasing down criminals who had broken into his home. The bonus disc "The Ravenstreet Sessions" is a typical Annihilator concert setlist that was recorded with vocalist/guitarist Dave Padden still in the band before heading to Europe for their 2013 summer tour.
Personnel
- Annihilator
- Jeff Waters – lead vocals, lead guitar, bass, production, engineering, mixing, mastering
- Mike Harshaw – drums
- Cam Dixon – backing vocals
- Aaron Homma – backing vocals
- Production
- Gyula Havancsák – cover art, artwork, design
References
- 1 2 "ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Returns To Lead Vocals On Band's New Album, 'Suicide Society'". Blabbermouth.net. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ↑ "Video Premiere: ANNIHILATOR's 'Suicide Society'". Blabbermouth.net. August 3, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ↑ "ANNIHILATOR: Lyric Video For New Song 'Creepin' Again'". Blabbermouth.net. August 17, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
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