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| Voivod discography | |
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| Studio albums | 15 |
| EPs | 5 |
| Live albums | 3 |
| Compilation albums | 3 |
| Music videos | 16 |
The following is a comprehensive discography of the Canadian heavy metal band Voivod.
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| Voivod discography | |
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| Studio albums | 15 |
| EPs | 5 |
| Live albums | 3 |
| Compilation albums | 3 |
| Music videos | 16 |
The following is a comprehensive discography of the Canadian heavy metal band Voivod.
| Year | Album details |
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| 1984 | War and Pain
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| 1986 | Rrröööaaarrr
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| 1987 | Killing Technology
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| 1988 | Dimension Hatröss
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| 1989 | Nothingface
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| 1991 | Angel Rat
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| 1993 | The Outer Limits
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| 1995 | Negatron
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| 1997 | Phobos
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| 2003 | Voivod
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| 2006 | Katorz
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| 2009 | Infini
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| 2013 | Target Earth
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| 2018 | The Wake
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| 2022 | Synchro Anarchy
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| 2023 | Morgöth Tales
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