Evolution (Memorain album)

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Evolution
Memorain-Evolution.jpg
Studio album by
Memorain
Released7 August 2012
StudioWhite Planet Studios


(Guitars) [1]
Hackabolloff Studios
(Drums) [1]
Heathen Studios Studios
(Vocals) [1]
Esdegy Recording
(Bass) [1]
Redneck Studios
(Lead Guitars) [1]
Watersound Studios Inc.

Contents

(Lead Guitars) [1]
Genre Thrash metal
Length53:31
LanguageEnglish
Label Metal Maple Records
Producer Ilias Papadakis
Memorain chronology
Reduced to Ashes
(2006)		Evolution
(2012)		 Digital Line
(2013)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Evolution (2012) is the fifth studio album by Greek thrash metal band Memorain. [3] It was released on 7 August 2012 by Metal Maple Records. [4]

Thrash metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its overall aggression and often fast tempo. The songs usually use fast percussive beats and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead guitar work. The lyrical subject matter often deals with criticisms of The Establishment, and at times shares a disdain for Christian dogma resembling that of their black metal counterparts. The language is typically quite direct and denunciatory, an approach borrowed from hardcore punk.

Memorain is a speed/groove/thrash metal band from Greece, formed by guitarist/vocalist Ilias Papadakis in 1999.

Track listing

All music and lyrics composed by Ilias Papadakis, except where noted. Vocals Melodies on Rules Of Engagement by Tim "Ripper" Owens. [1]

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Tim "Ripper" Owens American singer

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No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Nations On Fire"  05:54
2."Where Hate Lies"  04:29
3."The Break"  04:21
4."Circle"  03:25
5."Misery"  04:52
6."Rules Of Engagement" David Ellefson  04:34
7."Death Shop"  04:09
8."Destiny Found"  04:26
9."Power Out"  03:37
10."A New Era"  04:07
11."Scratching The Surface (5th Hour)" Chris Valagao Steve DiGiorgio 05:13
12."Methods Of The Past"  04:24
Total length:53:31

Personnel

Memorain

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Additional musicians

David Ellefson Bass guitarist

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Production

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Evolution". Memorain Official Website. Memorain. Archived from the original on 25 January 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  2. ↑ Simms, Kelley. "Memorain - Evolution". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . Retrieved 2015-01-01.
  3. ↑ "Memorain - Evolution". Metal Kaoz. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "Memorain - Evolution". Metal Archives . Metal Archives. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
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