Beastwars (album)
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| Beastwars | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 9 May 2011[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2010[2] | |||
| Studio | Dunedin | |||
| Genre | Sludge metal, stoner metal | |||
| Length | 39:03[3] | |||
| Label | Destroy | |||
| Producer | Dale Cotton and Beastwars | |||
| Beastwars chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The New Zealand Herald |  [4] |
| PopMatters | 8/10[5] |
| Sputnikmusic |  [6] |
| Under the Radar | 8.8/10[7] |
Beastwars is the debut studio album of the New Zealand-based heavy metal band Beastwars. The album was released on 9 May 2011 through New Zealand independent label Destroy Records, and was distributed by Universal Music.[8] Beastwars received general critical acclaim from New Zealand publications, and reached an RIANZ album chart placing of #15.[9] The album enjoyed further success at the 2011 New Zealand Music Awards, receiving a nomination for best New Zealand rock album and winning the award for best album artwork or packaging.[10] It was also shortlisted for the 2012 Taite Music Prize.[11]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0. | "Untitled (Hidden Track)" | 1:32 | ||
| 1. | "Damn the Sky" | Beastwars | Matt Hyde | 5:19 |
| 2. | "Lake of Fire" | Beastwars | Matt Hyde | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Mihi" | Beastwars | Matt Hyde | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Daggers" | Beastwars | Matt Hyde | 4:53 |
| 5. | "Call Out the Dead" | Beastwars | Matt Hyde | 4:36 |
| 6. | "Red God" | Beastwars | Matt Hyde | 2:50 |
| 7. | "Iron Wolf" | Beastwars | Matt Hyde | 4:22 |
| 8. | "Cthulhu" | Beastwars | Matt Hyde | 4:46 |
| 9. | "Empire" | Beastwars | Matt Hyde | 4:34 |
| Total length: | 39:03 | |||
