Master Killer (album)
| Master Killer | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | October 1995 |
| Studio | Normandy Sound, Warren, Rhode Island |
| Genre | |
| Length | 34:29 |
| Label | Century Media |
| Producer | Parris Mayhew |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| Chronicles of Chaos | 3/10[2] |
| Lollipop Magazine | positive[3] |
| Powermetal | positive[4] |
| Rock Hard | 9/10[5] |
| Visions | 8/12[6] |
Master Killer is the debut studio album by American metalcore/hardcore band Merauder, released by Century Media in 1995.
Produced by Parris Mayhew, it moved over 30,000 units and was described by AllMusic as an "artistic and commercial success".[1] They stated that "heaviness is at a premium on Master Killer. The guitars are loud and large, vocalist Jorge belts out his lines with a rare depth and conviction, and every participant contributes admirably, making this Century Media offering a truly impressive one."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Time Ends" | 03:46 |
| 2. | "Life Is Pain" | 03:21 |
| 3. | "Mirror Shows Black" | 02:49 |
| 4. | "Master Killer" | 03:23 |
| 5. | "Downfall of Christ" | 03:16 |
| 6. | "Dead End Path" | 03:13 |
| 7. | "Take by Force" | 04:25 |
| 8. | "Fear of Sin" | 03:05 |
| 9. | "Besiege the Masses" | 03:37 |
| 10. | "Crossfire" | 03:35 |
| Total length: | 34:29 | |
Personnel
- Merauder
- Jorge Rosado – vocals
- Javier "Sob" Carpio – guitars
- Anthony Muccini – guitars
- Rick Lopez – bass
- Vinnie Vitale – drums
- Guest/session
- Jay Sunkes – vocals (backing)
- Parris Mitchell Mayhew – vocals (backing)
- Bob Riley – vocals (additional)
- Production
- Brian Buccelato – cover art
- Tom Soares – engineering, mixing
- Parris Mitchell Mayhew – producer
- Drew Stone – executive producer
References
- ^ a b c Master Killer: A Complete Anthology – Merauder | AllMusic, retrieved October 28, 2025
- ^ Bromley, Adrian (December 13, 1995). "Merauder – Master Killer". Chronicles of Chaos. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ Thorndike, Chaz (December 1, 1995). "Merauder – Master Killer". Lollipop Magazine. Archived from the original on April 28, 2025.
- ^ Chwalek, Herbert (January 28, 2001). "Merauder – Master Killer". Powermetal.de (in German). Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ Kühnemund, Götz (October 25, 1995). "Merauder – Master Killer". Rock Hard (in German). Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ "Merauder – Master Killer". Visions (in German). Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ "Master Killer Track Listing". AllMusic. Retrieved October 28, 2025.