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Killing Season

Death Angel · 2008

47 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

Aggressive riffs and frenetic rhythms embody the relentless energy of thrash metal while exploring darker lyrical themes.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic emotional journeys intense, high-energy moments gradual builds and payoffs
Context
Released in 2008, 'Killing Season' marked Death Angel's fifth studio album and their first since reuniting in 2001. It showcased their return to form after a decade-long hiatus, bringing a renewed vigor to their sound while still reflecting the band's roots in the thrash metal scene of the late '80s.
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Killing Season is an album by Death Angel, released in 2008. Aggressive riffs and frenetic rhythms embody the relentless energy of thrash metal while exploring darker lyrical themes. 'Killing Season' received critical acclaim, with several tracks becoming staples in Death Angel's live performances. The album solidified their position within the thrash revival movement, resonating with both old fans and newer audiences who appreciated its raw power and lyrical depth. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Killing Season sound like?

Aggressive riffs and frenetic rhythms embody the relentless energy of thrash metal while exploring darker lyrical themes. Rooted in thrash metal.

What makes Killing Season by Death Angel notable?

'Killing Season' received critical acclaim, with several tracks becoming staples in Death Angel's live performances. The album solidified their position within the thrash revival movement, resonating with both old fans and newer audiences who appreciated its raw power and lyrical depth. Released in 2008, 'Killing Season' marked Death Angel's fifth studio album and their first since reuniting in 2001. It showcased their return to form after a decade-long hiatus, bringing a renewed vigor to their sound while still reflecting the band's roots in the thrash metal scene of the late '80s.

Who is Killing Season for?

Killing Season works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, intense, high-energy moments and gradual builds and payoffs.

How many songs are on Killing Season?

Killing Season has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·47:17

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

  • 1 Lord of Hate Standout 4:23
  • 2 Sonic Beatdown 3:28
  • 3 Dethroned 4:04
  • 4 Carnival Justice 3:08
  • 5 Buried Alive 4:27
  • 6 Soulless Standout 5:06
  • 7 The Noose 3:36
  • 8 When Worlds Collide 4:24
  • 9 God vs. God 4:42
  • 10 Steal the Crown 2:56
  • 11 Resurrection Machine Standout 6:58

Release Date

January 1, 2008

Genre

thrash metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

47 min 17 sec