ANNIHILATOR to release self titled album

Ben, CDInzane has it for preorder for just $18.99.

That's where I'll get my copy.

When it comes to imports, CDI is the place I go 99% of the time!

http://www.cdinzane.com/Catalog.cfm?Action=RunSearch&SearchType=SearchKeyword&SearchText=annihilator&StartRow=21

So who picked this up yet? Amazon has some sellers offering it for 18 bucks. I'm wondering what everyone thinks who has heard it?

I heard it and I'm diggin' it. The worst part are the vocals as Padden is probably the worst vocalist Annihilator ever had but beyond that it's a very good album. The thrashiest they have done since a long time. Lot's of riffing, sometimes fairly complex and engaging, pounding songs.

I order this from EARACHE records, limited edition with a lot of extra things like bottoms, and stuff, in a nice box. I hope to get it soon.

I hate to hear that about the vocals. I love the Rampage albums and the Comeau albums, other then that, the vocals ruin it for me.

Zdan wrote:

I heard it and I'm diggin' it. The worst part are the vocals as Padden is probably the worst vocalist Annihilator ever had but beyond that it's a very good album. The thrashiest they have done since a long time. Lot's of riffing, sometimes fairly complex and engaging, pounding songs.

Padden catches a lot of flack but I think he's done pretty well for the band. Ironically,he's the most maligned vocalist of their's but has been in the band longer than any of the other singers.

007 wrote:

Zdan wrote:

I heard it and I'm diggin' it. The worst part are the vocals as Padden is probably the worst vocalist Annihilator ever had but beyond that it's a very good album. The thrashiest they have done since a long time. Lot's of riffing, sometimes fairly complex and engaging, pounding songs.

Padden catches a lot of flack but I think he's done pretty well for the band. Ironically,he's the most maligned vocalist of their's but has been in the band longer than any of the other singers.

Well he has certainly improved but that still makes him probably the worst Annihilator vocalist outside of Waters himself. Not that he is bad but his performance is not really on the level of say Randy Rampage or Joe Comeau.

I still need to buy this album. I heard some samples on YOU TUBE. Very good music.

I'm behind!!!!!

You're a what?

I forget the guys name on, Set The World On Fire, but he was pretty good. That is a very different album for Jeff though. I wonder if he's hard to get along with and that's why nobobdy sticks.

TheNazgul wrote:

You're a what?

I forget the guys name on, Set The World On Fire, but he was pretty good. That is a very different album for Jeff though. I wonder if he's hard to get along with and that's why nobobdy sticks.

You mean Aaron Randall - great singer but not particularly suited to Annihilator. He was great on "Set The World On Fire" but I would love to hear him on more traditionally-minded heavy metal record.

Yeah, that guy. STWOF is actually a more straight forward power metal album. Reminds me of Metal Church.

I think DAVID PADDEN is a good singer, he reminds me sometimes of the singer on SET THE WORLD ON FIRE. When he screams i dont like him much but when he sings normaly, its good imo. SCHIZO DELUXE is a good album i think too, but i think their new one is better, at least i hope so.

Padden is not bad the problem is that Annihilator had much better singers. Much much better.

I like Padden, I like what he is doing with Annihilator I like the S/T album, a lot of good guitar work which I guess is expected. I don't know I am more familiar with Padden as the vocalist.

Metallic Blaze wrote:

Ben, CDInzane has it for preorder for just $18.99.

That's where I'll get my copy.

When it comes to imports, CDI is the place I go 99% of the time!

I missed this I broke down and bought the download copy. It is ok but not my favorite

I got mine from Earache Records and have had it for about 2 weeks now. CDinzane is late on getting in most things. There are far better palces to buy from and cheaper!

Wargod51

Just got the album. Annihilator are really back in business. This CD shreds!

I really like the playing on this new ablum. But the vocals are way too one-dimensional. I've never had a problem with Padden in the past, but here hw just donæt vary at all, almost. And would it kill Jeff to slow down a tad every now and then!??? Man, this album is faaaaaaaaaaaaaast!

Its a great album for anybody into ANNIHILATOR and thrash metal. Great songs, and increible riffs. No modern sound, just cool timeless metal.

It's on the list.

I never really liked Daves vocals much but after watching the dvd live at the masters of rock he did an outstanding job on the older songs he has improved alot. And to top it off he is not a bad guitar player as well.

Wargod51

I am going to enjoy this.. Jeff Waters is indeed one of the best metal guitarists out there.

I like the Van Halen cover. Jeff really captured Eddie's sound well!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGXt0OX-YGM&feature=related