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For Those Aboot to Rock: Live at the Commodore

Strapping Young Lad · 2004

90 min · 19 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · thrash metal

A chaotic blend of death metal ferocity and industrial textures that electrifies the live experience.

For Those Aboot to Rock: Live at the Commodore is an album by Strapping Young Lad, released in 2004. A chaotic blend of death metal ferocity and industrial textures that electrifies the live experience. The album was well received, capturing the raw energy of Strapping Young Lad's live shows, which contributed to their growing reputation in the metal scene. It highlights tracks from their discography, showcasing their influence on both death metal and industrial genres. The band’s unique sound and performance style resonated with fans and critics alike, solidifying their status as pioneers in the heavy music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does For Those Aboot to Rock: Live at the Commodore sound like?

A chaotic blend of death metal ferocity and industrial textures that electrifies the live experience. Rooted in death metal and progressive metal.

What makes For Those Aboot to Rock: Live at the Commodore by Strapping Young Lad notable?

The album was well received, capturing the raw energy of Strapping Young Lad's live shows, which contributed to their growing reputation in the metal scene. It highlights tracks from their discography, showcasing their influence on both death metal and industrial genres. The band’s unique sound and performance style resonated with fans and critics alike, solidifying their status as pioneers in the heavy music landscape. Released in 2004, this live album captures Strapping Young Lad at a crucial moment following their critically acclaimed studio album 'City' (1997) and its follow-up 'Alien' (2005). This recording showcases their evolution as a band known for pushing the boundaries of extreme metal. By this time, they had developed a dedicated fanbase and were recognized for their intense live performances.

How many songs are on For Those Aboot to Rock: Live at the Commodore?

For Those Aboot to Rock: Live at the Commodore has 19 tracks, running approximately 90 minutes.

Tracklist

19 tracks·90:42

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dire (intro) 1:05
  • 2 Consequence 4:26
  • 3 Relentless 3:11
  • 4 Rape Song Standout 4:01
  • 5 Home Nucleonics 2:41
  • 6 SYL 4:31
  • 7 In the Rainy Season 5:29
  • 8 Devour 3:13
  • 9 Aftermath 7:11
  • 10 Oh My Fucking God Standout 4:38
  • 11 Force Fed 5:42
  • 12 Detox 9:07
  • 13 All Hail the New Flesh Standout 8:33
  • 14 Far Beyond Metal 6:58
  • 15 Relentless 3:04
  • 16 Detox 5:39
  • 17 The Band 5:11
  • 18 Back Stage 3:35
  • 19 [easter egg] 2:27

Release Date

January 1, 2004

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

90 min 42 sec