| Artist | Hirax |
|---|---|
| Cover | Faster than Death.jpg |
| Released | February 28, 2025 |
| Recorded | 2023–2024 |
| Genre | Thrash metal |
| Length | 21:47 |
| Label | Armageddon Label[1] |
| Producer | Max Norman |
| Prev year | 2014 |
Faster than Death is the sixth studio album by American thrash metal band Hirax, released on February 28, 2025,[2] a week after its originally scheduled release date, February 21.[3] It became available for streaming a day early.[4] After guitarist/bassist Neil Metcalf and drummer Danny Walker quit the band, Hirax toured in support of the album with a live lineup that included bassist Jose Gonzalez, drummer Mathew Morales, and guitarist Geremi Perez.[5][6] "World's End" was released as a single on January 27, 2025.[7]
Personnel
Hirax
- Katon W. de Pena – vocals
- Neil Metcalf – guitars, bass
- Danny Walker – drums
- Production
- Rafael Mattey – design, layout
- Roberto Mattey – design, layout
- Thomas Pinheiro – cover art
- Bill Metoyer – recording, engineering
- Max Norman – mixing, mastering, production
References
- ^ "Reviews - Faster Than Death - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth.net. February 28, 2025.
- ^ "HIRAX To Release 'Faster Than Death' Album In February". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ "HIRAX To Release Faster Than Death Album In February; Cover Art Revealed". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "HIRAX – New Album Faster Than Death Streaming Ahead Of Official Release". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. March 9, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "News: Hirax Announce Release Date For New Album". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ "HIRAX Get Faster Than Death With New Album". Knac.com. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ "Track Premiere: Hirax – "Worlds End"". Decibel. Retrieved March 9, 2025.