Top 10 Best Annihilator Songs
Annihilator isn't just a band; they're a force to be reckoned with in the heavy metal world. Hailing from Canada, they burst onto the scene in the 1980s, setting the pace with their unique blend of thrash and progressive metal. What sets Annihilator apart from the rest? It's their fusion of blistering fast rhythms, intricate guitar work, and provocative lyrics. Jeff Waters, the band's founder, lead guitarist, and occasional vocalist, has often been the driving force behind their sound, but every member past and present has contributed to their iconic style.If you're here, you're not just a casual listener, are you? You're a fan. You know the kind of sonic magic Annihilator can deliver. You've heard "Alison Hell," their breakthrough track that narrates a chilling tale of a girl descending into madness. You've headbanged to "Set the World on Fire," a ferocious critique of societal greed and corruption. And surely, you've let yourself get lost in the dark, haunting melody of "Phoenix Rising."
This isn't just a list of songs; it's a testament to Annihilator's enduring impact on heavy metal. Each vote is a tribute to the power of their music, a nod to the unforgettable riffs, the compelling lyrics, the moments of raw, unfiltered emotion that only Annihilator can deliver. This isn't about creating a hierarchy; it's about celebrating the music that brings us all together, the songs that resonate with us on a visceral level.
Alison Hell is a masterpiece. During that era, thrash metal was nearly identical to punk, and this album drew the line between them. It's also worth mentioning that Megadeth was influenced by this album while recording Rust in Peace.
Complex riffs showcase Jeff Waters' technicality, and it's probably one of the most progressive thrash metal songs. The tone of the bass in the intro is amazing, followed by an Iron Maiden-esque riff, then a groovy and fast riff, and finally the main riff. It feels like a compressed progressive metal song.
Thrash metal at its best - fast, heavy, and technical.
A riff fest. Great solo. Maybe it's their most technical song and one of their fastest. The guitar work is technically sophisticated and insanely good.
I think this masterpiece is sort of underrated even by Annihilator fans because it's almost instrumental and its structure is unusual.
The song starts with a clean tone and then changes key and tone. The awesome groovy riff in the beginning compels you to listen to the whole song. It's followed by one of the best riffs of all time in the chorus. If you play guitar, I highly recommend learning the chorus riff. I guarantee you'll play it over and over again and headbang until you get dizzy.
After the second chorus, there is an interlude that resembles a Dream Theater song with its odd time signatures and melody. In the end, the climax of the song hits. The drums become twice as fast, your heart beats faster, and then you hear Aaron Randall scream "FIRE!" That's when you feel like punching anyone near you in the face.
Welcome to Your Death has one of the best guitar tones I've ever heard. The riffs are awesome, and you will find yourself singing along to the chorus the first time you hear it. It's a song where Jeff Waters shows his talent, accompanied by Randy Rampage's awesome gritty vocals.
"King of the Kill" is the catchiest song by Annihilator. You understand that it's going to be a kickass song as soon as you hear the intro. I was listening to this song with a friend of mine who doesn't even know what thrash metal is, and after five minutes, I could hear him singing, "Don't try to run, there's no way to survive." The only downside of this song is that it's too short.
By the way, I would recommend the Feast Deluxe Re-recorded version. In my opinion, Dave is much better on vocals.
The drum intro/outro is one of the best in metal, if not the best. Mike Mangini was really diabolic here.
Lots of great riffs are concentrated in the first two minutes, so you'll have trouble deciding when to headbang. Then you'll find yourself again listening to an awesome song.
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Jeff Waters is definitely a genius, especially with what he does in choruses. This song is another one with a great chorus. The screams, "Panic!" really get you in the mood, and the riff melts your face. Everything is great in this song - the verse, the chorus, the guitar solo. It's a shame they don't perform this song live as much as "Alison Hell" or "Set the World on Fire."
One of their fastest and heaviest songs. Awesome. Love the drums, too.
This song is literally a story narrated by a girl who was locked in her room by her grandmother. The music fits the lyrics perfectly. It's as if this was originally a story, but Jeff Waters enhanced the narration with his magic.
I would feel like giving spoilers if I told you more about the song, so go listen to it right now!
Stonewall 21? This song is top ten material!
Funny and heavy song. Annihilator is the most underrated band ever, and my favorite.
One of Annihilator's better slow songs, with a fantastic chorus and great solo!
