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 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PopMatters | 8/10 [5] |
Sputnikmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Under the Radar | 8.8/10 [7] |
Beastwars is the eponymous 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 |
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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 |
Beastwars
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Albums ( RMNZ) [12] | 15 |
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
New Zealand Albums ( RMNZ) [13] | 18 |