Carnival Diablos is a relentless and electrifying album from Canadian thrash metal veterans Annihilator, reinforcing the band’s reputation for high-speed riffs, technical precision, and aggressive songwriting. This release marks a return to the raw energy and intensity that made Annihilator a cornerstone of the thrash scene, while also showcasing Jeff Waters’s mastery as a guitarist, songwriter, and producer. The album bursts open with tracks that combine frenzied guitar work, pounding drums, and razor-sharp vocal delivery, with songs that range from brutal anthems to intricate, melodic passages. Standout tracks such as “Carnival Diablos,” “Pleasure to Kill,” and “Schizo Deluxe” highlight the band’s ability to balance speed, aggression, and compositional sophistication, demonstrating why they remain a force in modern thrash metal. 1. Denied 2. Battered 3. Hunter Killer 4. Time Bomb5. Carnival Diablos 6. The Perfect Virus 7. The Rush 8. Insomniac 9. Epic Of War 10. Liquid Oval 11. Shallow Grave 12. Refresh the Demon (Live in Romania) 13. Shallow Grave (Live) 14. Chicken and Corn (Hidden Track)
