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Title:HEAVY_METAL - Talent Round-Up DayDay
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Created:Thu May 05 1988
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520.0. "Annihilator" by CHEFS::DALLISON (COUNTDOWN: 8 days) Mon Apr 03 1989 07:21

    
    Any body heard of Annhililator ??  A thrash band formed by Jeff
    Waters ?? I just managed to get a copy of their new album (dunno
    if its released yet) called "Alice in Hell".  The album is killer,
    with songs such as:- 
    
    "Crystal Ann" (classical guitar piece) 
    "Alison Hell" (Alice-in-hell - best track on the album) 
    "W.T.Y.D." (Welcome to your death) 
    "Burns like a Buzzsaw blade" (what a title!) 
    "Schizo parts I and II" (Instrumental)
    "Human Insecicide" (The lyrics are brilliant).
    "Word Salad" (interesting title).
         
    Thats all I can remember - check them out - they are gonna be the
    next Metallica.
         
    -Tony
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520.1As a matter of fact I DID!!! DZIGN::RENEEMon Apr 03 1989 18:098
    Yeah, as a matter of fact I think they just played a show at the
    'Dise' didn't they? With -ah- Celtic Frost?
    
    We only caught the last half hour of Celtic, so we missed Annihilator
    altogether! Sometimes I don't know which is worse the killer late
    shows or the wimpy early ones!!!! [Early ones start AT 7:00!!!]
    
    -vamp>
520.2exRAVEN1::JERRYWHITERoland ROOOOOLZ !!!Mon Apr 24 1989 09:189
    I heard "Alyson Hell" on Metal Shop this weekend and that song BURNS!
    That will definitely be my next CD purchase.  They we're billed
    as Canada's answer to Metallica and Megadeth.  Their stuff seems
    a lot more intricate than those two .... Scary gives 'em a thumbs
    UP !
    
    
    
    				Scary
520.3ASAHI::COOPERI was me, but now he's gone - Jamez HetfieldMon Apr 24 1989 16:053
    I heard that too...  There are some GREAT tunes there for sure.
    
    jc
520.4They could be giants...CHEFS::HARRISONPThu Jun 15 1989 11:124
    I don't know about them being a new Metallica or Megadeth, they've
    got some way to go on that score, but I've got the album and it
    is pretty good. The question is, will they ever be taken seriously
    with a singer called Randy Rampage!?!!?
520.5CHEFS::DALLISONThats some catch that Katch 22Thu Jun 15 1989 13:008
    
    yup, that is an interesting name.
    
    Ann. are supporting Onslaught at the Majestic, Reading on July 13th.
         
    Should be (another) good 'un.
         
    -Tony
520.6Relocated ...ANT::SLABOUNTYThe word for today is legs ...Wed Jun 28 1989 16:2225
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ASAHI::COOPER "Burn my flag, and I'll shoot ya..."   18 lines  28-JUN-1989 12:05
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    Okay thrash monsters...  Thanks to Mr. Jerry (Scary) White, I have
    been indoctrinated into DDMC (Demonic-Death Music Club).  He left me 
    this little tape that I would like to discuss.  It's called "Alice
    In Hell"
    
    Most every death metal/thrash band I've heard was pretty much junk
    IMHO, but these boize have some serious talent going here.  I'd
    say the singer isn't even too bad (although the vocals are a little
    weird...  But the GUITAR playing is primo...tasteful...Like wicked 
    way-cool.
    
    I would suggest that if you can stomach the vox and lyrics that
    everyone run out and buy this album...Especially the guit players...
    This is free guitar lessons, IMHO.
    
    Does anyone know more about Annihilater ?  Like a discography ?
    
    jc
520.7Alice, isn't it wonderful living life afraid ?ASAHI::COOPERBurn my flag, and I'll shoot ya...Wed Jun 28 1989 16:4711
    Okay, so I spaced...
    
    If ya ask me (no one is gonna, so I'll say it anyway), the guitar 
    work on this album makes the boize in Metallica look like wimps.
    Now don't get me wrong, I love Metallica, but the guit players
    in Annihilator RULE !
    
    The lead work on this album is *so* much more *clean* and 
    structured than Kirks stuff... And these boize are FAST !  
    
    jc (Who is impressed beyond words...)
520.8You are looking *blue*CHEFS::DALLISONIts Katching !Thu Jun 29 1989 07:3615
                                  
    "Alice In Hell" is this Canadian bands debut release.
                                  
    The "owner" of the band is Jeff Waters (guitars) and although
    Annihilator are a full band now - Waters played every instrument
    except drums (ie ALL guitars, bass and keyboards) on the album coz
    the he didn't have a full line up.  Jeff Waters also produced
    the album (mixed it to ?) I heard in interview with him - he's a
    nice guy - no ego or anything.
                                  
    Also - I'm seeing Annihilator support Onslaught on 13th July.
                                          
    I'll let you know if they cut it live.
         
    -Tony
520.9ASAHI::COOPERBurn my flag, and I'll shoot ya...Thu Jun 29 1989 12:484
    Interesting...  Did he sing that stuff too ?  I've never heard
    such *nasty* soundin' vox in my life...
    
    jc
520.10I have them too !!! <think about it>CHEFS::DALLISONIts Katching !Thu Jun 29 1989 17:016
    
    Nope - the vocals were done by a guy called Randy Rampage !!!
    
    What a name !!!!!
                     
    agagagaga!!
520.11Rampaging RandySHAPES::HARRISONPMon Jul 10 1989 12:536
    
    Apparently Randy Rampage used to play bass for DOA.
    
    Paul the Contractor
    -------------------
    
520.12ANT::SLABOUNTYIt's 7 o'clock and I wanna mosh ...Tue Jul 11 1989 12:587
    
    	Based on hearing "Alison Hell", I can't say that I'm impressed.
    
    	Maybe they're good, but so far I can't say that I agree.
    
    							GTI
    
520.13CHEFS::DALLISONIts Katching !Tue Jul 11 1989 13:451
    Maybe a bit too hard and fast for you Shawn  ;^)
520.14AYOU48::MMADSENI don't wanna be here..your London DungeonTue Jul 11 1989 15:337
    
    Heard the album last night ... the music was Ok although it could
    have been heavier , but it was the guy singing that put me right
    off ... it just irritated me.  Not a bad band though ... they've
    got potential.
    
                    Mike
520.15ANT::SLABOUNTYIt's 7 o'clock and I wanna mosh ...Tue Jul 11 1989 16:067
    
    	RE: -1
    
    		Bingo!!  Hit the nail right on the head.
    
    							GTI
    
520.16ASAHI::COOPERBurn my flag, and I'll shoot ya...Tue Jul 11 1989 18:284
    I told you guize the singer was nasty.  It seems to fit though...At
    least it grew on me...  I love the guitar work.  Not too heavy/fast,
    and rather tasteful...FWIW...
    jc
520.17More RandySHAPES::HARRISONPThu Jul 13 1989 11:2110
    
    One of my first thoughts on hearing the album was "Who is this pillock
    singing like a cat being neutered?". The more I listened, though,
    the more it grew on me. Like a lot thrash-type metal, they are not
    immediately accessible, but listen a few time, give them a chance
    and they blow your bits off!
    
    Paul the Contractor
    -------------------
    
520.18Annihiliator?MITRA::JANCZYKMon Jul 31 1989 16:3410
    Well, Coop made me (and Buck) listen to this "band" this past week.
    
    *I* myself like the guitar/drum work, but the singer has *GOT* to
    go... he does sound like a male cat in heat.  I listened to "alice
    in hell" and the song is cool,.. but I think the rest of the album
    goes downhill from there.  Personally, I think the lyrics are
    "tasteless".. but whatever sells these days.. sells.  (I've heard
    worse..)
    
    CJ, my two pennies.
520.19MARKER::BUCKLEYWicked rad guitar soundMon Jul 31 1989 18:373
    I didn't like much of it at all.
    
    Buck, with a slightly more melodic ear of late.
520.20Isn't it ...ASDS::NIXONDangerous, but worth the risk!Mon Jul 31 1989 22:215
        CJ,

        I believe the name of that song is "Allison Hell".

        Vicki
520.21CHEFS::DALLISONTue Aug 01 1989 07:363
    
    Yeah, the song is called Alison Hell and the album is called Alice
    In Hell
520.22Yeah, yeah, yeah ...RAVEN1::JERRYWHITEPalms still up ?Tue Aug 01 1989 08:199
    "W.T.Y.D" (Welcome To Your Death) kicks pretty good too.  I like
    the CD a lot.  I think this band is a true example of where the
    lyrics and their delivery take a backseat to the music.  Big deal,
    if you like how it sounds .... and Scary does !
    
    
    				Scary
    
          (who says vocals are just fillers between lead breaks ...)
520.23ASAHI::COOPERBurn my flag, and I'll shoot ya...Wed Aug 02 1989 21:014
    Thats the attitude !!  I taught this guy well eh ?
    ;^)
    
    I just like that sound...  My new axe is named "Allyson Hell"
520.24RAVEN1::JERRYWHITERebel without applause ...Thu Aug 03 1989 03:275
    Ralph - Norton - Allyson Hell, good progression ....
    
    
    
    				Scary ...
520.25ASAHI::COOPERBurn my flag, and I'll shoot ya...Thu Aug 03 1989 13:193
    I thought so...
    
    ;^)
520.26Very intenseKETJE::VLASIUTry with a bigger hammerTue Nov 28 1989 13:378
    Hi,
    I listen since some time to Annihilator and Metallica (Master of the
    Puppets) and Metal Church. Annihilator deserves the comparison with
    Metallica. I even prefer Alice in Hell to And Justice ..(Metallica). It
    is more intense and variated. Instrumentally they are fantastic and I
    like also the singer which has great range and speed. If they continue
    that way they can go very far.
    Sorin
520.27IOSG::PERKINSIt's *only* a doll!!Thu Dec 21 1989 07:258
    
    Singer Randy Rampage has quit the band, no reason given, bit they are
    currently looking for a replacement with "Power range, and the ability
    to command an audiance".
    
    Contact Roadracer Records in NY.
    
    Flip
520.28It's sadKETJE::VLASIUTry with a bigger hammerThu Dec 21 1989 11:353
    He was fitting very well with their music and I think it will be not
    easy to find an equivalent.
    Sorin
520.30ASAHI::COOPERFleas Navidawg !Thu Dec 21 1989 12:068
I love it Pete.  It's raunchy.  

Personal opinion on the singer ?  Good ridence. 
We ought to get MB to send them a tape eh Scary ??

jc

  
520.32ASAHI::COOPERFleas Navidawg !Thu Dec 21 1989 12:254
It moshes.  The guitar work is incredible.
The singer kinda ruins it for me, but you may like him.

jc
520.33RAVEN1::JANCZYKFight fire, with FIRE!Thu Dec 21 1989 13:508
    Re- Singer  yaaaaa!
    
    I personally thought the singer was horrible, and that if they found
    a new one they'd rock!
    
    Jeff has the tape somewhere, and it is pretty good.
    
    CJ
520.34aarrrrgh....RAVEN1::DANDREAFry Zsa Zsa, Free James BrownThu Dec 21 1989 13:592
    The lead singer you speak of was formerly with Johnny Autopsy and the
    Coroners of Death, he was TOO heavy for even them!  |)
520.35ASAHI::COOPERFleas Navidawg !Thu Dec 21 1989 17:086
    The previous reply shows the full extent of SteveO's knowledge
    of heavy metal...  ;^)  The name of the band you speak of is CORONER.
    Johnny Autopsy changed his name to Jani Lane, and now sings for
    Warrant ...       ;^)
    
    jc
520.39For me the singer is fineKETJE::VLASIUTry with a bigger hammerFri Dec 22 1989 11:2911
    Hi,
    Annihilator's "Allison Hell" has the same value for me as Metallica's
    "Master of Puppets". They are equally intense and very precise and the
    recording is 10/10. The singer has a very broad range if we keep in
    mind the speed of playing. It is the kind of album that works fine on
    high or low volume and also very fine with headphones. Repeated
    listening does not bore but let you appreciate all the album which is
    entirely fine.
    This was my opinion.
    Best regards and Merry Christmas to all of you !
    Sorin
520.40Never NeverlandKETJE::VLASIUThu Jul 26 1990 12:578
I had the occasion of a short listening of the new "Never Neverland" CD because
I wanted to buy it. But finally I hesitated and postponed the aquisition.
They have a new vocalist which sings well but not as well as the former. The
sound is mellower (but good quality) and the nightmare atmosphere from "Alice in
Hell" is missing (and also that speed, energy and anger). I'll wait to have a 
better impression (I wasn't hooked by this short listening).

Sorin
520.41Never, Neverland - a counter pointRAVEN1::COOPERMIDI rack pukeThu Sep 20 1990 04:1730
520.42RAVEN1::COOPERMIDI rack pukeThu Sep 20 1990 04:184
    BTW - Sorin, no offense meant at all....
    
    Rock on,
    jc
520.43RAVEN1::JERRYWHITEJoke 'em if they can't take a ...Thu Sep 20 1990 06:288
    I gotta throw my bit in here too ... I got my mitts on the 3 song promo
    for Never, Neverland tonight, and it absolutely WAILS !!!
    
    The new singer (IMHO) sounds a good bit like the old guy, but not quite
    as raspy (annoying).  Looking forward to heading to Coop's hut in the
    morning.
    
    Scary (who bets his a$$ won't be up ...)
520.44I'll go for itKETJE::VLASIUThu Sep 20 1990 07:4120
Well, jc, you convinced me and I'll buy it. I like Rampage's voice because
it's one of the very heaviest to date and he proved an amazing range on
"Alice..", but I also agree that it's not for all tastes.
I've heard too little of "Never neverland" to be really hooked and I was with
Rampage's voice still in mind. The new singer, Coburn Pharr, which comes from
Omen has a good but more usual voice (and also critics agreed he's not a 
phenomena like Rampage). I'll write more opinions after I'll have this new 
album.
But what is in any case true, is the fact that Annihilator brought something
new the same way that Metallica did years ago, marking a milestone in heavy
metal history. They sound completely original while beeing very sophisticated
and full of energy (and aggressiveness fo "Alice..").

jc, check at the occasion also Forbidden's last ("Twisted into form") because
it's also excellent and the singer's voice, while beeing 'normal' is really
great.

Sorin

PS. I enjoy listening to different opinions than mine.
520.45RAVEN1::JERRYWHITEJoke 'em if they can't take a ...Thu Sep 20 1990 08:217
    On the video for "Alice In Hell" it was actually one of the guitar
    players that did the mega hi-lo thing on the vocals.  This promo tape
    I'm listening to has the same 3 songs on each side ... I'm flipping
    this tape over like crazy !!!  IT'S GREAT !!!
    
    
    Scary .... in metal mode for a change ...
520.46ICS::BUCKLEYShe could chew ya up &amp; spit ya out!Thu Sep 20 1990 12:093
    Coop turned me onto a tad of Annihilator when I borrowed his
    SP-1000...from what I heard, the guitarist rips, but the band
    stinks.
520.47CHEFS::DALLISONGot an AK47 for his best friendThu Sep 20 1990 12:213
    
    The guitarist is called Jeff Waters and is about as original as a
    copied rubick cube.
520.48Smell of thunderstrike maybeKETJE::VLASIUThu Sep 20 1990 12:256
    They are all excellent in Annihilator and they have skills which are
    far above many of the HM bands. And the recording and production is one
    of the very best. I think they don't stink but smell the thunderstrike
    burn. Now as I got the new CD too, I'll comment it asap.
    
    Sorin
520.49HI-FI standardsKETJE::VLASIUThu Sep 20 1990 12:3510
    And, to add, the sound on "Alice.." is really HI-FI by any standards
    and at any volume. Just listen it on headphones (on my Sennheisers 540
    Reference it just blows you away ..). Many HM CDs (DDDs included) fail
    to meet the high standards in sound quality (this applies also to non
    HM CDs, but for those is more simple as there is a more limitted
    dynamic and less distortion danger..and less volume at listening).
    
    Sorin
    PS. Jeff Waters *is* one of the very best guitarists/composers and also
    a fine producer ("Alice.." is produced by him).
520.50The "Fun Palace" roolz!RAVEN1::BUTKUSSniffing rancid buns of angels.Thu Sep 20 1990 12:397
    
    	I picked up the 3 song promo last night and listened to it and
    	 this thing rips!!!!!!!!!! I love it....I can't wait to hear the
    	whole album!
    
    	M
    	 B
520.51FRDON::GOLDBERGThu Sep 20 1990 14:268
    
    Whats the name of the new album exactly?
    
    Never, neverland?
    
    Thanks
    
    F.
520.52Yes you are rightKETJE::VLASIUThu Sep 20 1990 15:145
    Yes, the name is Never Neverland.
    You won a cigarette and a surprise ! The surprise is that you'll get no
    cigarette !
    
    Sorin
520.54MC Hammer in the same CD magazine, COOP !!!RAVEN1::JERRYWHITEJoke 'em if they can't take a ...Thu Sep 20 1990 16:045
    I'm listening to it w ... it cooks ... good dynamics, tricky changes,
    and VERY HEAVY in spots.  Thanks Coop !  But then again, it's the least
    ya could do, since I turned ya on to Metallica, Tesla, and these guys.
    
    Scary
520.55"What the HECK???"GOES11::G_HOUSEThu Sep 20 1990 17:503
    Should have slipped him the MC Hammer CD in the Annhilator case, Coop!

    I could just see the look on his face when he heard that...
520.56RAVEN1::JERRYWHITEJoke 'em if they can't take a ...Fri Sep 21 1990 03:0614
    Unfortunately, my son is into rap now, so he's got the MC Hammer tape,
    along with countless others.  Doesn't make sense ... I buy him a
    *killer* Technics rack system, with CD player ... the kid has the
    entire works of Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Helloween, and Anthrax
    on CD no less ... and he's listening to Kid 'n Play !  Where did I go
    wrong, I tried to set a good example, I tried to lead him down the
    right path.  Youth ...
    
    And Coop helped too ... I used him to demonstrate what would happen if
    he didn't eat all his veggies ... 8^)  Wagagaga .....    8^)
    
    Scary (who borrows the little dependents CD's often, along with his Air
    Jordans  ...)
    ...)
520.57CSC32::H_SOHyundai insider: I drive a ChevyFri Sep 21 1990 03:577
    
    Use a little reverse psychology and encourage him to listen to rap.
    ;^)
    
    Seriously, what's wrong with a little variety?
    
    SESOB
520.58He's a good kid, he can do what he wants !RAVEN1::JERRYWHITEJoke 'em if they can't take a ...Fri Sep 21 1990 05:074
    Nothing really ... I'd rather him hang around a crowd that likes rap as
    opposed to the metal crowd !    8^)
    
    Scary
520.59CSC32::H_SOHyundai insider: I drive a ChevyFri Sep 21 1990 05:494
    
    Yeah, you don't want him hanging out with "shady characters" like us!
    ;^)
    
520.60Both albums are essentialKETJE::VLASIUFri Sep 21 1990 08:0522
520.61CSC32::J_HERNANDEZJump back!!! What's that sound?Thu Sep 27 1990 19:184
    This cd (Never, Neverland) is friggin great!!! I'm on my second run
    thru and I love it!!! 
    
    Goodbye, from the fun palace!!!!
520.62My forehead is bruised.RAVEN1::KROBINSONFri Sep 28 1990 19:297
      I got to listen to the new Annihilator album today, Never Neverland.
    This bad boy kicks major @ss. Scary, really appreciate you turning me on
    to this. I definite must get CD. Time to hit rewind and listen again.
    
    					The KER
    
     
520.63CSC32::J_HERNANDEZJump back!!! What's that sound?Fri Sep 28 1990 20:393
    I love it!!! Kraf Dinner had me rolling!!!!  Road to Ruin hit me kinda
    hard cuz sometimes I drive when I shouldn't. Fun Palace kicks major
    ass!!! and I got a rush from I am in Command. Too Killer!!
520.64RAVEN1::JERRYWHITEJoke 'em if they can't take a ...Fri Sep 28 1990 20:393
    Another satisfied customer .....   8^)
    
    Scary
520.65GSRC::COOPERMIDI rack pukeMon Oct 01 1990 15:4210
    I know it.  Crackin' me up.
    
    Well Greg, where's your $.02 worth ?
    
    Kraf Dinner makes me laugh everytime.
    
    Mrs. Cooper hates this album, cuz I only play it on "5"
    which is pretty damn loud...
    jc
    
520.66Outstanding guitar on the new oneGOES11::G_HOUSEBrouhahaTue Oct 02 1990 15:5713
    Jeff loaned me a tape with both of their albums on it and I must say
    the new one is pretty interesting.  There's some very creative guitar
    work going on here.  
    
    Now the first album is not that great IMO, kind of generic thrash, but
    this new one is very hot.  I think I like the singer on the first
    album better, but I've always liked those rough edged voices like Bon
    Scott, Udo, and such.
    
    Kraf Dinner (is that how they spelled it?) is hilarious!  Reminds me
    of what my old roomate used to call me all the time.
    
    gh
520.67DUCK::PERKINSPOne sheet both sidesWed Feb 06 1991 10:215
    
    Dave Davis (guitarist) has left Annihilator.  They will not be
    replacing him for their tour as support slot for Judas Priest.
    
    Flip
520.68GSRC::COOPERMajor MIDI Rack Puke (tm)Wed Feb 06 1991 14:283
    Hmmm...  Interesting.
    
    I hope Waters can hold it together...
520.6969, dudes!CAVLRY::BUCKDon't fear, Love will make us strongTue Sep 22 1992 20:563
    Hey Cooper, you still listening to these guys or what?!
    
    Alice in Hell -- gawd, I hated that song/album!
520.70CONTRA::BEL_KWINITHIt's big, it's heavy, it's wood.Tue Sep 22 1992 20:585
    
    not this again!  remember that hell day with us, pril and minardi?  boy
    the mods loved that!! :')
    
    
520.71CAVLRY::BUCKDon't fear, Love will make us strongTue Sep 22 1992 21:033
    Yeah, I got WICKED hate mail from GTI that day!!
    
    ];^>
520.72BUSY::SLABOUNTYShake me, bake me.Tue Sep 22 1992 21:288
    
    	I hope I wasn't TOO nasty ... I wasn't upset with the noters as
    	much as the NOTES themselves.
    
    	8^)
    
    							GTI
    
520.73To never, neverland !!KDX200::COOPERI even use TONE soap !!Wed Sep 23 1992 01:006
    Annihilator STILL rules the planet...
    
    Check it out - I suspect they should have a top 40 hit real soon.
    All the other slay-bands I've been listening to (for years) have.
    
    Check out Eye-To-Eye by Fates Warning.
520.74CONTRA::BEL_KWINITHIt's big, it's heavy, it's wood.Wed Sep 23 1992 14:094
    
    check out the whole album 'parallels' by fates warning!!
    
    
520.75DPDMAI::THRELFALLHotter than a Mexican's lunchWed Sep 23 1992 15:313
    We gotta do that again soon!
    
    'pril (who likes hate mail)
520.76Bad New AlbumPAKORA::GMORRISONSat May 29 1993 03:498
    Well folks,the new Annihilator album is out,and is very disapointing.In
    fact,it is SHITE!It was so slow and poofy,compared to the amazing
    Never Never Land which you all loved.I bought it the day it came
    out,and sold it the very same night.If you have any sense you will
    keep away from it.Jeff Waters,what have you done!
    
    
                                                 Goog Fae Spam
520.77SUBURB::COOKSI`m so bored with the U.S.ATue Jun 01 1993 12:059
    Yes,i`ve heard "Reptile",and wot a limp load of puerile rubbish it is.
    
    "You`re such a big disgrace,
     why don`t you stay out of my face,
     You`ve got no beep!ing class,
     you`re just a snake in the grass".
    
    so sad.
    
520.78KDX200::COOPERLet The Light Surround You!!Tue Jun 01 1993 18:227
    RE: Last two replies
    
    I'm BUMMIN!
    
    Say it's not SO!!!
                        
    
520.79Sorry pal,but yes it is!KIRKTN::GMORRISONI'm a lumberjack and I don't care...Fri Jun 04 1993 16:516
    Im afraid so chap.I was surprised at how crap it was.
    
    
               DON'T  LISTEN  TO  IT  !!!!!!
    
                  (If you do,you will know what I mean)
520.80King of the KillTPLAB::VLASIUSorin Vlasiu - Brussels, BelgiumMon Nov 14 1994 06:1412
Annihilator has released a new album, 'King of the kill'. It's a *great*
comeback for Jeff Waters. The band is composed only by Jeff (guitars,bass,voice)
and a drummer (I think the original one).
Jeff sings surprisingly well and all the songs are excellent. Heavy and full
of imagination, plus the amazing guitar interventions. Just listen to the
opening 'The box' song.
I think KotK matches fully the quality of AiH and NN. Highly recommended!
I've listened it 4 to 5 times this weekend. I had also Helmet's 'Betty' which
did really nothing to me (maybe because of the Annihilator's CD).
KotK recalls quite often Megadeth but in a bit heavier version.

Sorin
520.81KDX200::COOPERRevolution calling!Mon Nov 14 1994 13:093
    Coolness!!!  I need more COOL music, and annihilator is always a fave!
    
    jc (WHo likes the vox on Never, Neverland
520.82Adequate vocalsTPLAB::VLASIUSorin Vlasiu - Brussels, BelgiumTue Nov 15 1994 05:007
Re. jc

I think you'll like the vox on KotK also. It's not like the singer on AiH
(however I liked also that one :-)). Jeff Waters recalls sometimes the better
part of Dave Mustaine's voice.

Sorin
520.83KDX200::COOPERRevolution calling!Tue Nov 15 1994 12:467
    RE:AIH - Brrrr....  I get cold chills from that doodz voice!
    
    I'll be purchasing this KotK album for sure.  
    
    Thanks for the tip!!
    jc
    
520.84AckGOES11::HOUSEHow could I have been so blind?Tue Nov 15 1994 14:203
> the better part of Dave Mustaine's voice.
    
    Isn't this somewhat of an oxymoron?