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The Ultra-Violence

Death Angel · 1986

45 min · 8 tracks · thrash metal

Frenetic riffs and aggressive drumming collide with soaring vocals in a quintessential thrash metal experience.

The Ultra-Violence is an album by Death Angel, released in 1986. Frenetic riffs and aggressive drumming collide with soaring vocals in a quintessential thrash metal experience. 'The Ultra-Violence' is significant for its role in solidifying Death Angel as part of the thrash metal movement alongside contemporaries like Metallica and Slayer. The album received favorable reviews upon release, establishing a strong cult following and influencing future generations of metal bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Ultra-Violence sound like?

Frenetic riffs and aggressive drumming collide with soaring vocals in a quintessential thrash metal experience. Rooted in thrash metal.

What makes The Ultra-Violence by Death Angel notable?

'The Ultra-Violence' is significant for its role in solidifying Death Angel as part of the thrash metal movement alongside contemporaries like Metallica and Slayer. The album received favorable reviews upon release, establishing a strong cult following and influencing future generations of metal bands. Released on January 1, 1986, 'The Ultra-Violence' was Death Angel's debut album, marking their entry into the thrash metal scene. At this point, the band was comprised of young musicians who had already begun making waves in the Bay Area metal scene, showcasing their technical prowess and unique sound.

How many songs are on The Ultra-Violence?

The Ultra-Violence has 8 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·45:25

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

  • 1 Thrashers Standout 7:12
  • 2 Evil Priest Standout 4:54
  • 3 Voracious Souls 5:39
  • 4 Kill as One 5:02
  • 5 The Ultra-Violence Standout 10:33
  • 6 Mistress of Pain 4:04
  • 7 Final Death 6:03
  • 8 I.P.F.S. 1:56

Release Date

January 1, 1986

Genre

thrash metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

45 min 25 sec