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BAND: Annihilator

Biografie

Canadian metal band Annihilator is the lifework of guitarist Jeff Waters. Founded in 1984, the band took the metal scene by storm with their debut 1989 release “Alice In Hell”, upped the ante with 1990’s “Never, Neverland” and finished off their 3-record deal (Roadrunner Records) with “Set The World On Fire”.

While most late-80’s era metal bands disappeared, Annihilator went on to forge 9 more studio cds, dvds and live releases, all consistently selling well and remaining true to the heavy metal cause. Tours with everyone from Judas Priest to Pantera to Trivium, plus dozens of headlining tours and festivals around the world, have been going on steady since 1989 for this band; no rest for the wicked.

In 2003, Dave Padden joined the band as vocalist and eventually took on the role of guitar player as well, a la Hetfield. Dave has sang on the last 4 studio releases and has now etched his name in stone as a top front man in the biz.

Jeff Waters and company tear through each release with honest, raw power and energy, along with excellent technical skill and a live show that is considered one of the best in the business. Honest melodic thrash metal.

Annihilator has given the metal world a sound that is one of the clearest, most tasteful mixture of huge, metal riffs with the idea of the perfect song. Jeff and Annihilator have been a major influence on countless well-known metal acts and musicians around the world. In fact, even successful rock acts/musicians cite Waters and Co. as huge influences in their careers.

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Discografie

1985 - Welcome To Your Death (Demo)

1986 - Phantasmagoria (Demo)

1988 - Alison Hell (Demo)

1989 - Alice in Hell

1989 - Never, Neverland (Demo)

1990 - The Fun Palace (Single)

1990 - Never, Neverland

1991 - Never, Neverland (Single)

1991 - Set The World On Fire (Demo)

1991 - Stonewall (Single)

1991 - Set The World On Fire (Demo II)

1993 - Phoenix Rising (Single)

1993 - Set The World On Fire (Single)

1993 - Set The World On Fire

1994 - King Of The Kill (Promo-Single)

1994 - King Of The Kill

1994 - Bag Of Tricks (Compilation)

1996 - Refresh The Demon

1996 - In Command (Live 1989-1990)

1997 - Remains

1999 - Criteria For A Black Widow

2001 - Carnival Diablos

2002 - Waking The Fury

2003 - Double Live Annihilation

2004 - The Best Of (Compilation)

2004 - The One (Single)

2004 - All For You

2005 - Schizo Deluxe

2006 - Ten Years In Hell (DVD)

2007 - Metal

2009 - Live At Masters Of Rock (DVD)

2010 - Annihilator

2011 - Total Annihilation (Box)

2013 - Feast