The Art of Self Defense
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | June 11, 2000 |
| Genres | Stoner Metal |
| Labels | Man's Ruin Records |
| Length | 43:22 |
The Art of Self Defense Information
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Baghdad | 5:15 | 60 | 1 | |
| 2. | 10,000 Years | 7:53 | 60 | 1 | |
| 3. | Blood from Zion | 4:55 | 70 | 1 | |
| 4. | Last | 6:36 | 60 | 1 | |
| 5. | Fireface | 8:35 | 70 | 1 | |
| 6. | Master of Fists | 10:06 | 55 | 1 |
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Line-up (members)
- Matt Pike : Guitars, Vocals
- George Rice : Bass
- Des Kensel : Drums
Production staff / artist
- Arik Roper : Artwork (re-issue)
- Peter Tsakiris : Layout, Design (re-issue)
- Billy Anderson : Producer
Recorded at Sharkbite Studio in Oakland, California.
2001 Digipak bonus tracks:
7. Steel Shoe (4:32)
8. The Usurper (Celtic Frost cover) (3:49)
2001 Digipak bonus tracks:
7. Steel Shoe (4:32)
8. The Usurper (Celtic Frost cover) (3:49)
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The Art of Self Defense Comments
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Jan 8, 2025
Quite boring Stoner Metal, there are sparse sections that actually have a tiny bit of Thrash influence that are better, but most of it is dull, uninspired riffing made for burnouts.
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