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Anger Denial Acceptance
File:Spineshank Anger Denial Acceptance cover.jpg
Studio album by
Spineshank
ReleasedJune 19, 2012
Recorded2011–2012
StudioMid City Sound, Cyanide Studios, YMA Studios, Kingston Lane Studios, Optimum Sound
GenreAlternative metal, industrial metal, nu metal
Length44:51
LabelCentury Media
ProducerMike Sarkisyan and Tommy Decker
Spineshank chronology
Self-Destructive Pattern
(2003)
Anger Denial Acceptance
(2012)

Anger Denial Acceptance is the fourth and final studio album by American metal band Spineshank. It was released on June 19, 2012, through Century Media Records. This album marked the return of Spineshank after a hiatus. The album blends alternative metal, industrial, and nu metal styles, and includes the single "Nothing Left for Me".

Track listing

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Anger Denial Acceptance
No.TitleLength
1."After the End"3:06
2."Nothing Left for Me"3:37
3."Anger Denial Acceptance (Feat. Connor Garrity)"5:29
4."I Want You to Know"3:47
5."Murder - Suicide"3:41
6."The Endless Disconnect"3:18
7."I Am Damage"2:46
8."Ploratio Morbus (Instrumental)"2:25
9."Everything Everyone Everywhere Ends"4:41
10."The Reckoning"3:49
11."God Complex (Anger)"1:51
12."Motive Method Opportunity (Denial)"1:38
13."Exit Wound (Acceptance)"4:39
Total length:44:51

Chart performance

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Anger Denial Acceptance peaked at number 20 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart in June 2012, where it remained for one week. There is no record of it placing on the Billboard 200, US Heatseekers, or mainstream UK Albums chart.[1]

Critical reception

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Anger Denial Acceptance received generally positive feedback from music critics.

    • Metal Revolution** praised its heavier, more mature sound and scored it 80%, drawing comparisons to Pantera and Machine Head.[2]
    • Sea of Tranquility** called it "competent," citing solid songwriting and engaging hooks despite familiar territory.[3]
    • SonicAbuse** highlighted the band’s renewed maturity and spot-on arrangements.[4]
    • Screamer Magazine** described the album as “much heavier than any of Spineshank’s previous material” and called it truly “dark.”[5]
    • Metal Forces Magazine** highlighted "Exit Wounds (Acceptance)" as a standout closer and noted the band’s sound had “far outgrown their childish beginnings.”[6]
    • ThePRP** called the record a “return-to-form,” praising its emotional intensity and energy.[7]
    • Hallowed.se** rated the album 5/7, noting its track count, production quality, and overall cohesion.[8]

Personnel

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Spineshank

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  • Souren Mike Sarkisyan – Guitar, Piano
  • Tommy Decker – Drums
  • Rob Garcia – Bass, Vocals
  • Jonny Santos – Vocals

Additional personnel

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  • Connor Garrity – spoken word vocals on "Anger Denial Acceptance"
  • Jeff Hannan – engineering, mixing ("Motive Method Opportunity" and "Ploratio Morbus")
  • Mike Plotnikoff – mixing
  • Howie Weinberg – mastering
  • Justin Walden – additional programming on "After the End"
  • Yuri Anisonyan – assistant engineer
  • Sharon Gilday – accounting
  • Eric Gernan – legal (Mitchell, Silberberg and Knupp)
  • Amie Nicole – cover model
  • Kevin Estrada – photography
  • Rob Kimura – design and layout

References

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  1. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart – 24 June 2012". Official Charts Company. 24 June 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Spineshank – Anger Denial Acceptance". Metal Revolution. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Review: Spineshank – Anger Denial Acceptance". Sea of Tranquility. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Spineshank – Anger Denial Acceptance". SonicAbuse. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Spineshank: A Dark New Beginning". Screamer Magazine. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  6. ^ "SPINESHANK – Anger Denial Acceptance (2012)". Metal Forces Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Spineshank – Anger Denial Acceptance". ThePRP. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Spineshank – Anger Denial Acceptance". Hallowed.se. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
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