Archives and Artifacts
Death Angel · 2005
221 min · 42 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash metal energy, intertwining ferocious riffs with melodic undertones.
Archives and Artifacts is an album by Death Angel, released in 2005. A relentless barrage of thrash metal energy, intertwining ferocious riffs with melodic undertones. 'Archives and Artifacts' is significant for its role in reestablishing Death Angel's legacy in the thrash metal genre after a decade-long hiatus. The album received positive reviews for its blend of nostalgia and fresh material, demonstrating the band's lasting influence on contemporary metal, while also introducing a new generation to their earlier work. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Archives and Artifacts sound like?
A relentless barrage of thrash metal energy, intertwining ferocious riffs with melodic undertones. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Archives and Artifacts by Death Angel notable?
'Archives and Artifacts' is significant for its role in reestablishing Death Angel's legacy in the thrash metal genre after a decade-long hiatus. The album received positive reviews for its blend of nostalgia and fresh material, demonstrating the band's lasting influence on contemporary metal, while also introducing a new generation to their earlier work. Released on February 1, 2005, 'Archives and Artifacts' marked a retrospective phase for Death Angel, showcasing their evolution since their formation in the mid-1980s. This collection includes tracks from their early albums alongside demos and previously unreleased material, highlighting their journey through the thrash metal landscape and serving as a bridge between their classic era and the resurgence that followed in the 2000s.
How many songs are on Archives and Artifacts?
Archives and Artifacts has 42 tracks, running approximately 221 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Thrashers 7:11
- 2 Evil Priest 4:54
- 3 Voracious Souls Standout 5:39
- 4 Kill as One Standout 4:59
- 5 The Ultra-Violence Standout 10:33
- 6 Mistress of Pain 4:04
- 7 Final Death 6:03
- 8 I.P.F.S. 2:07
- 9 Thrashers (demo) 7:06
- 10 Kill as One (demo) 5:12
- 11 The Ultra-Violence (demo) 11:11
Disc 2
- 1 3rd Floor 4:58
- 2 Road Mutants 3:45
- 3 Why You Do This 5:33
- 4 Bored 3:29
- 5 Devil's Metal 5:38
- 6 Confused 7:26
- 7 Guilty of Innocence 4:26
- 8 Open Up 5:45
- 9 Shores of Sin 6:30
- 10 Cold Gin 4:23
- 11 Mind Rape 5:32
- 12 Dehumanization 6:44
- 13 Silent Killer 3:10
- 14 Witches of Knave 3:15
Disc 3
- 1 Vulture's Nest (demo) 4:24
- 2 The Hurt 4:13
- 3 Conflict of Interest (demo) 5:07
- 4 A Passing Thought (demo) 6:59
- 5 Elegy (demo) 4:20
- 6 Aspirations (demo) 5:24
- 7 Dismal (demo) 3:27
- 8 The Morrows Memoirs (demo) 4:14
- 9 Samson (demo) 2:40
- 10 Frolic Through the Park (garage recording) 3:29
- 11 Betrayed (studio outtake) 3:14
Disc 4
- 1 Death Angel Intro 0:30
- 2 Original Electronic Press Kit 14:19
- 3 International TV Interview 5:07
- 4 Guilty of Innocence music video 4:35
- 5 Bored music video 3:39
- 6 Voracious Souls music video 5:44
Release Date
February 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
221 min 13 sec
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