earmusic begins the re-release of the ANNIHILATOR CATALOGUE:
THE annihilator YEARS 1994 – 1997
BACK IN SHOPS
JUNE 6, 2025
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More InformationAnnihilator is the most successful Canadian Heavy Metal/Thrash band of all time and one of the most influential pioneers of thrash metal worldwide. The band's success speaks for itself, distinguished by superior live shows and especially Jeff Waters, who takes on the role of guitarist, vocalist, studio bassist, songwriter, producer, as well as mixing and mastering engineer – quite an all-rounder.
Over the next few years, earMUSIC is paying tribute to Annihilator with the re-release of their highly sought-after back catalogue in a series of CD and Vinyl releases. Each studio album will be reissued with fully remastered sound on high-quality 180g black Vinyl and as a CD Digipak Edition. Both formats feature refreshed artwork with brand-new sleeve notes and interview with Jeff Waters.
Additionally – and for the first time – the numerous demo recordings and bonus tracks from each album era will be compiled as part of the reissue series on CD and as a digital album.
The catalogue revival continues on June 6th, 2025, by revisiting a pivotal era in Annihilator's history, breathing new life into King Of The Kill (1994), Refresh The Demon (1996), and Remains (1997).
KING OF THE KILL
(1994)
King Of The Kill was the full expression of Annihilator’s potential to enchant and to entertain. It was a comeback and rebirth of a leaner Annihilator impervious to the shifting sands of the industry, and it established Jeff Waters as a guitar-slinging/songwriting titan in a time of great uncertainty. Annihilator, finally, had arrived.
Tracklist:
1. King Of The Kill / 2. 21 / 3. Bliss / 4. Second To None / 5. Hell Is A War / 6. Annihilator / 7. Fiasco / 8. The Box / 9. Bad Child / 10. In The Blood / 11. Speed / 12. Catch The Wind // Plus CD Bonus Tracks - Jeff Demos: 13. 21 / 14. Annihilator / 15. Bad Child / 16. In The Blood / 17. King Of The Kill / 18. Second To None
OUT ON CD & LP
JUNE 6, 2025
REFRESH THE DEMON
(1996)
For anyone just picking themselves up off the floor following the double-barreled wallop of King Of The Kill,
Refresh The Demon was just what the doctor ordered. According to Waters, it was a continuation of the same creative role that had inspired King Of The Kill and felt like a second creative lease on life.
Tracklist:
1. Refresh The Demon / 2. Ultraparanoia / 3. Syn. Kill 1 / 4. Awaken / 5. The Pastor Of Disaster / 6. City Of Ice / 7. A Man Called Nothing / 8. Innocent Eyes / 9. Voices And Victims / 10. Anything For Money / 11. Hunger
OUT ON CD & 2LP
JUNE 6, 2025
REMAINS
(1997)
Remains was Annihilator’s boldest experiment, a daring venture into industrial-laced heaviness that defied expectations. With Jeff Waters handling nearly all aspects of the recording, the album took a more mechanical and groove-driven approach. Despite its departure from the band’s earlier thrash roots, the album still retained Jeff’s signature guitar work. Remains will be released for the very first time on vinyl.
Tracklist:
1. Tricks And Traps / 2. Murder / 3. Never Forget / 4. Reaction / 5. Human Remains / 6. I Want / 7. Dead Wrong / 8. No Love / 9. Sexecution / 10. Wind / 11. Bastiage
OUT ON CD & LP
JUNE 6, 2025
MORE NOISE VOL. 1
More Noise offers a glimpse into Annihilator’s creative process during the King Of The Kill, Refresh The Demon, and Remains era. This collection of demo recordings and bonus tracks captures the raw energy, experimentation, and unmistakable guitar work of Jeff Waters, highlighting the evolution of the band’s sound. For the very first time, More Noise compiles all bonus tracks from these albums on one CD.
Tracklist:
1. Only Be Lonely (King Of The Kill Bonus Track) / 2. Slates (King Of The Kill Interlude) / 3. Annihilator (1985 Radio Ottawa Demo) / 4. Fiasco ("The Slate") (King Of The Kill Interlude) / 5. 21 (1994 Demo) / 6. Weapon X (2004 Demo / No Guitars / Playthrough) / 7. Bloodbath (1999 Criteria Demo) / 8. Nothing To Me (Single Version) / 9. Back To The Palace (1999 Demo) / 10. It's You (Remains Bonus Track) / 11. The Box (Live 1995) / 12. Riff Raff (Refresh The Demon Bonus Track)
OUT ON CD
JUNE 6, 2025
The re-release of the ANNIHILATOR years 1994–1997 is just the beginning.
Fans and collectors can look forward to more albums coming soon.
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