Devolution (album)
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Devolution is the fourth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash
band, M.O.D.
. It was released in 1994 on Music For Nations
and follows 1992's Rhythm of Fear
.
Following the tradition of ever-changing line-ups, this album saw Milano swapping bass for guitar as well as vocal duties, with Dave Chavarri on drums being the only other member to appear on two consecutive albums. Tommy Klimchuck and Rob Moschetti took up the guitar and bass roles respectively.
In 2004, Blackout Records
re-issued the album with a different cover and enhanced CD
content of a concert in France
in 1993.
Crossover thrash
__FORCETOC__Crossover thrash, often abbreviated to crossover, is a form of thrash metal that contains more hardcore punk elements than standard thrash. The genre lies on a continuum between heavy metal and punk rock...
band, M.O.D.
M.O.D.
M.O.D. was a crossover thrash band from New York City, fronted by former Anthrax roadie and Stormtroopers of Death vocalist Billy Milano. The band existed from 1986 to 1997, and again from 2001 to 2008...
. It was released in 1994 on Music For Nations
Music For Nations
Music For Nations was a British independent record label focusing mainly on rock and metal. They were a subsidiary of the larger label distributor Zomba Records who in turn is owned by BMG....
and follows 1992's Rhythm of Fear
Rhythm of Fear
Rhythm of Fear is the third full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1992 on Megaforce Records and follows 1989's Gross Misconduct...
.
Following the tradition of ever-changing line-ups, this album saw Milano swapping bass for guitar as well as vocal duties, with Dave Chavarri on drums being the only other member to appear on two consecutive albums. Tommy Klimchuck and Rob Moschetti took up the guitar and bass roles respectively.
In 2004, Blackout Records
Blackout Records
Blackout! Records was an independent record label which specialized in the hardcore punk genre.It was formed in 1988 by Bill Wilson – now forever known as "Bill Blackout" – and, together with friend Jim Gibson, the label released its first record – a New York hardcore compilation...
re-issued the album with a different cover and enhanced CD
Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD, also known as CD Extra and CD Plus, is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both Compact Disc and CD-ROM players....
content of a concert in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
in 1993.
Track listing
- All music written by Billy MilanoBilly MilanoBilly Milano is a Bronx-born heavy metal musician now based in Austin, Texas. He was the singer, guitarist, and bassist of crossover thrash band M.O.D., and the singer of its predecessor, Stormtroopers of Death....
and Rob Moschetti, lyrics by Billy MilanoBilly MilanoBilly Milano is a Bronx-born heavy metal musician now based in Austin, Texas. He was the singer, guitarist, and bassist of crossover thrash band M.O.D., and the singer of its predecessor, Stormtroopers of Death....
- "Land of the Free" – 4:18
- "Devolution" – 3:16
- "Repent" – 3:44
- "The Angry Man" – 4:14
- "Supertouch" – 3:48
- "Rock Tonight" – 3:27
- "Behind" – 2:58
- "Running" – 3:25
- "Timebomb" – 5:49
- "Unhuman Race" – 5:46
Enhanced CD content
- Live at Club Bikini, Toulouse, France – September 14, 1993 – 31:03
Credits
- Billy MilanoBilly MilanoBilly Milano is a Bronx-born heavy metal musician now based in Austin, Texas. He was the singer, guitarist, and bassist of crossover thrash band M.O.D., and the singer of its predecessor, Stormtroopers of Death....
– vocals, guitar - Tommy Klimchuck – guitar
- Rob Moschetti – bass
- Dave Chavarri – drums
- Recorded and mixed at Pyramid Sound, Ithaca, New YorkIthaca, New YorkThe city of Ithaca, is a city in upstate New York and the county seat of Tompkins County, as well as the largest community in the Ithaca-Tompkins County metropolitan area...
, USA - Produced and mixed by Rob Hunter and Billy MilanoBilly MilanoBilly Milano is a Bronx-born heavy metal musician now based in Austin, Texas. He was the singer, guitarist, and bassist of crossover thrash band M.O.D., and the singer of its predecessor, Stormtroopers of Death....
- Mastered by Alex PerialasAlex PerialasAlex Perialas is an American audio engineer, mixer, and record producer, best known for his extensive work during the "golden age" of thrash metal in the mid–1980s to early–1990s...
- Original cover art by Anthony Ferrara
- Re-issue cover art by Rick Rios