Kill or Be Killed (Biohazard album)

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Kill or Be Killed
Biohazard - Kill or be Killed album coverart.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 18, 2003
RecordedJuly 18–31, 2002
StudioPie Studios Ratpiss Studios (Brooklyn, New York)
Genre Nu metal [1]
Length36:35
Label Sanctuary
Producer Biohazard
Biohazard chronology
Uncivilization
(2001)
Kill or Be Killed
(2003)
Means to an End
(2005)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Kill or Be Killed is the seventh studio album by American band Biohazard. It features new guitarist Carmine Vincent, formerly of Nucleus, who had replaced Leo Curley.

Contents

It was noted as return to the traditional style of Biohazard after the more experimental style of the previous album, Uncivilization . [3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Intro"0:26
2."World on Fire"2:34
3."Never Forgive, Never Forget"4:13
4."Kill or Be Killed"2:39
5."Heads Kicked In"4:38
6."Beaten Senseless"2:08
7."Make My Stand"2:37
8."Open Your Eyes"3:15
9."Penalty"3:01
10."Dead to Me"4:04
11."Hallowed Ground"6:55
No.TitleLength
1."Never Forgive, Never Forget"4:14
2."Kill or Be Killed"2:39
3."Heads Kicked In"4:38
4."Beaten Senseless"2:08
5."Make My Stand"2:37
6."Open Your Eyes"3:15
7."Penalty"3:00
8."World on Fire"3:00
9."Dead to Me"4:05
10."Hallowed Ground"6:57

Personnel

Production

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References

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  3. Greg Pratt (January 1, 2006). "Kill or be Killed review by Exclaim!". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved January 28, 2019.