Dark Roots of Earth

Metal · 2012 · 19 tracks · 2h 15m

Dark Roots of Earth

Modern thrash metal. Technical precision, massive production, and Chuck Billy’s authoritative roar define this high-velocity return to form.

July 27, 2012 · Nuclear Blast Records

A relentless, confrontational energy with moments of technical sophistication and cultural pride.

Tracklist · 19 Tracks · 2h 15m

01

Rise Up

4:18

01

Documentary: The Making of “Dark Roots of Earth”

29:52

02

Practice What You Preach

5:33

02

Native Blood

5:21

03

Over the Wall

4:23

03

Dark Roots of Earth

5:45

04

Souls of Black

5:07

04

True American Hate

5:27

05

A Day in the Death

5:38

05

Disciples of the Watch

5:04

06

Gear Tour With Eric Peterson & Alex Skolnick

9:37

06

Cold Embrace

7:46

07

Man Kills Mankind

5:06

08

Throne of Thorns

7:05

09

Last Stand for Independence

4:43

10

Dragon Attack

4:44

11

Animal Magnetism

5:56

12

Powerslave

6:51

13

Throne of Thorns (extended)

7:41

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition from the melodic intro of Native Blood into the relentless blast beat section.

Alex Skolnick's neo-classical solo on Throne of Thorns that elevates the track into prog-metal territory.

The massive, stadium-ready chant of 'Rise Up' that opens the record with immediate authority.

Reviews

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