Humanicide

Humanicide is Death Angel's ninth album, honing the speed and intricate developments of Bay Area thrash with modern heaviness. Following the previous The Evil Divide, it is their fourth consecutive collaboration with Jason Suecof at Audiohammer Studios in Florida. With the same five-man lineup continuing steadily, it balances aggression and mature song construction at a high level. Released in 2019, it ranks among the heaviest records of the band's career. The opening title track "Humanicide," a signature song that cascades from a classic-metal intro into fierce thrash, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. From the racing "Divine Defector" to "Aggressor," with its acoustic intro, varied songs line up. "Ghost of Me" features a guest appearance by Children of Bodom's Alexi Laiho. A powerful album carving the band's present. "Immortal Behated" features piano by Vika Yermolyeva, and "Revelation Song" a guitar solo by Suecof himself.