Faster than Death
| Faster than Death | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 28, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal | |||
| Length | 21:47 | |||
| Label | Armageddon Label[1] | |||
| Producer | Max Norman | |||
| Hirax chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 8/10[1] |
| Ghost Cult Magazine | 9/10[2] |
Faster than Death is the sixth studio album by American thrash metal band Hirax, released on February 28, 2025,[3] a week after its originally scheduled release date, February 21.[4] It became available for streaming a day early.[5] After guitarist/bassist Neil Metcalf and drummer Danny Walker quit the band, Hirax toured in support of the album with a live lineup that included bassist Jose Gonzalez, drummer Mathew Morales, and guitarist Geremi Perez.[6][7] "World's End" was released as a single on January 27, 2025.[8]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Drill into the Brain" | 1:05 |
| 2. | "Armageddon" | 2:54 |
| 3. | "Drowned Bodies" | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Faster than Death" | 1:34 |
| 5. | "Psychiatric Ward" | 1:33 |
| 6. | "Relentless" | 2:24 |
| 7. | "Revenant" | 3:45 |
| 8. | "Warlord's Command" | 2:36 |
| 9. | "World's End" | 3:12 |
| Total length: | 21:47 | |
Personnel
[edit]Hirax
- Katon W. de Pena – vocals
- Neil Metcalf – guitars, bass
- Danny Walker – drums
- Production
- Rafael Mattey – design, layout
- Roberto Mattey – design, layout
- Thomas Pinheiro – cover art
- Bill Metoyer – recording, engineering
- Max Norman – mixing, mastering, production
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Reviews - Faster Than Death - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth.net. February 28, 2025.
- ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: Hirax – Faster Than Death". Ghost Cult Magazine. February 26, 2025.
- ↑ "HIRAX To Release 'Faster Than Death' Album In February". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ↑ "HIRAX To Release Faster Than Death Album In February; Cover Art Revealed". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ "HIRAX – New Album Faster Than Death Streaming Ahead Of Official Release". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. March 9, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ "News: Hirax Announce Release Date For New Album". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ↑ "HIRAX Get Faster Than Death With New Album". Knac.com. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Track Premiere: Hirax – "Worlds End"". Decibel. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
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