• Black Vinyl
• Import
  
  

Annihilator emerged from Canada's metal scene in the late 1980s as a technical force in thrash and heavy metal, and The Best of Annihilator surveys their catalog across two vinyl sides. This 2025 compilation from Roadrunner Records assembles the band's most significant tracks, pulling from three decades of output that established them as staples of the metal underground and mainstream crossover alike.

The selection here tracks Annihilator's range—from the propulsive Crystal Ann and the thunderous Alison Hell to the atmospheric terror of Wicked Mystic and the narrative-driven Phantasmagoria. The inclusion of Human Insecticide in live form captures the band's stagecraft, while deeper cuts like Word Salad show their willingness to explore fractured lyrical and compositional frameworks. Across these tracks, expect the technical precision and heavy riffing that defined Annihilator's approach—metal that balances accessibility with instrumental complexity.

The two-LP format gives this compilation breathing room, letting key tracks unfold without excessive compression. A well-considered retrospective pressed to vinyl for collectors and newcomers alike.

Tracklist:

A1. Crystal Ann (1:41)
A2. Alison Hell (5:01)
A3. Wicked Mystic (3:56)
A4. Word Salad (5:50)
B1. Phantasmagoria (3:58)
B2. Human Insecticide (Live) (5:45)
B3. The Fun Place (5:52)
B4. Road To Run (3:43)
C1. Stonewall (4:51)
C2. Never, Neverland (5:30)
C3. Imperiled Eyes (5:29)
C4. I Am Command (Live) (3:41)
D1. Set The World Free (4:30)
D2. No Zone (2:48)
D3. Phoenix Rising (3:49)
D4. Brain Dance (4:46)