Time to Die

Released in 2014, Time to Die marks a significant moment in Electric Wizard's discography as their eighth studio album and their debut on Spinefarm Records. It notably features the return of founding drummer Mark Greening, whose swing-heavy but powerful style contributes to the album's ritualistic feel, though his tenure was short-lived following the release. Clocking in at over 65 minutes, it is their longest studio effort, characterized by a shift toward more abrasive, noise-textured production and a deeply misanthropic lyrical focus. The album was produced by Jus Oborn and mixed by Chris Fielding, emphasizing a 'lo-fi' analog warmth that feels like a throwback to the band's early 2000s peak while pushing the sonic boundaries of sludge and doom. Critical reception was generally positive, with many praising its uncompromising heaviness and its return to a more raw, primitive sound compared to the slightly more polished Black Masses.