Description
Intruder – A Higher Form Of Killing – Cassette
A Higher Form of Killing is the second studio album by the American thrash metal band Intruder. Released in 1989 by Metal Blade Records, the album is a standout in the thrash scene for its technical musicianship, aggressive sound, and socially conscious themes.
Intruder’s music on this album combines the speed and aggression of thrash metal with technical riffs and melodic elements, creating a dynamic and polished sound. The band’s influences include early Metallica, Testament, and Megadeth, but they bring their own unique voice to the genre.
The lyrics of A Higher Form of Killing address a variety of heavy and thought-provoking topics, including war, political corruption, and existential questions. The album title itself alludes to methods of warfare and reflects the band’s socially aware approach to thrash metal.
A Higher Form of Killing received critical acclaim within the metal community for its technical proficiency and lyrical depth. It remains a cult favorite among thrash metal fans.
Intruder’s work on this album showcases their ability to blend aggression with melody, making it a notable release in the late 1980s thrash metal scene. It continues to be celebrated by fans of technical thrash and is considered an underrated gem in the genre.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the original factory plastic
Metal Blade Records
Track Listing
time of trouble
the martyr
genetic Genocide
second chance
stepping stone
killing winds
sentence is death
agents of the dark
antipathy
mr death
