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Faster than Death
Studio album by
Hirax
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2025
Recorded2023–2024
GenreThrash metal
Length21:47
LabelArmageddon Label[1]
ProducerMax Norman
Hirax chronology
Immortal Legacy
(2014) 		Faster than Death
(2025)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net8/10[1]
Ghost Cult Magazine9/10[2]

Faster than Death is the sixth studio album by American thrash metal band Hirax, released on February 28, 2025,[3] a week after its originally scheduled release date, February 21.[4] It became available for streaming a day early.[5] After all 3 musicians that played on the album quit the band, Hirax toured in support of the album with a live lineup of Jose Gonzalez (bass), Emilio Marquez (drums), and Allan Chan (guitars).[6][7] "World's End" was released as a single on January 27, 2025.[8]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Drill into the Brain"1:05
2."Armageddon"2:54
3."Drowned Bodies"2:44
4."Faster than Death"1:34
5."Psychiatric Ward"1:33
6."Relentless"2:24
7."Revenant"3:45
8."Warlord's Command"2:36
9."Worlds End"3:12
Total length:21:47

Personnel

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Hirax

  • Katon W. de Pena – vocals
  • Neil Metcalf – guitars, bass
  • Danny Walker – drums
Production
  • Rafael Mattey – design, layout
  • Roberto Mattey – design, layout
  • Thomas Pinheiro – cover art
  • Bill Metoyer – recording, engineering
  • Max Norman – mixing, mastering, production

References

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  1. ^ a b "Reviews - Faster Than Death - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth.net. February 28, 2025.
  2. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Hirax – Faster Than Death". Ghost Cult Magazine. February 26, 2025.
  3. ^ "HIRAX To Release 'Faster Than Death' Album In February". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  4. ^ "HIRAX To Release Faster Than Death Album In February; Cover Art Revealed". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "HIRAX – New Album Faster Than Death Streaming Ahead Of Official Release". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. March 9, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  6. ^ "News: Hirax Announce Release Date For New Album". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  7. ^ "HIRAX Get Faster Than Death With New Album". Knac.com. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  8. ^ "Track Premiere: Hirax – "Worlds End"". Decibel. Retrieved March 9, 2025.


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