Annihilator - Criteria For A Black Widow CD

Criteria For A Black Widow is a fierce and technically precise album from Canadian thrash metal icons Annihilator, showcasing the band’s signature blend of speed, aggression, and complex songwriting. Helmed by guitarist and producer Jeff Waters, this album continues the band’s tradition of delivering razor-sharp riffs, pounding rhythms, and relentless energy that has defined their career.

The record features a mix of blistering thrash tracks, intricate solos, and darkly atmospheric compositions. Songs like “Criteria For A Black Widow,” “Deadlock,” and “The Fun Palace” exemplify the band’s mastery of combining technical precision with raw intensity, creating a listening experience that is both thrilling and meticulously crafted. Jeff Waters’ guitar work shines throughout, balancing intricate leads with crushing rhythm riffs, while the vocals add a menacing edge that drives the album forward.

1. Bloodbath 
2. Back To The Palace 
3. Nothing Left
4. Schizos (Are Never Alone) Part III 
5. Criteria For A Black Widow 
6. Punctured
7. Loving The Sinner 
8. Double Dare
9. Sonic Homicide 
10. Mending 
11. Bloodbath (Jeff Demo) 
12. Back To The Palace (Jeff Demo) 
13. Criteria For A Black Widow (Jeff Demo) 
14. Double Dare (Jeff Demo) 
15. Loving The Sinner (Jeff Demo) 
16. Loving The Sinner (Jeff Demo) Nothing Left (Jeff Demo) 
17. Vocal Track of the Late Randy Rampage