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Terror Squad

Artillery · 1987

39 min · 8 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and aggressive rhythms fuels this thrash metal exploration of societal chaos.

Terror Squad is an album by Artillery, released in 1987. A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and aggressive rhythms fuels this thrash metal exploration of societal chaos. 'Terror Squad' is significant for its critical reception, often being praised for its technical prowess and complex songwriting. The album helped cement Artillery's place in the thrash metal landscape, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to Denmark's growing heavy metal identity during the late 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Terror Squad sound like?

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and aggressive rhythms fuels this thrash metal exploration of societal chaos. Rooted in thrash metal.

What makes Terror Squad by Artillery notable?

'Terror Squad' is significant for its critical reception, often being praised for its technical prowess and complex songwriting. The album helped cement Artillery's place in the thrash metal landscape, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to Denmark's growing heavy metal identity during the late 1980s. Released in 1987, 'Terror Squad' is Artillery's second album, following their debut 'Fear of Tomorrow'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Danish thrash metal scene as they sought to expand their reach beyond local audiences.

How many songs are on Terror Squad?

Terror Squad has 8 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·39:33

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

  • 1 The Challenge Standout 4:12
  • 2 In the Trash 4:47
  • 3 Terror Squad Standout 5:47
  • 4 Let There Be Sin 3:52
  • 5 Hunger and Greed 5:04
  • 6 Therapy 4:03
  • 7 At War With Science Standout 7:09
  • 8 Decapitation of Deviants 4:36

Release Date

January 1, 1987

Genre

thrash metal

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Artist Origin

Denmark

Runtime

39 min 33 sec