Killing for Revenge is the fourteenth studio album by American death metal band Six Feet Under, released on May 10, 2024, by Metal Blade Records.
Background and recording The album was recorded in Badlands Recording, Denver, Colorado. In an interview with New Noise Magazine, Chris Barnes stated that he wrote the lyrics to the album collaboratively with Jack Owen. Unplanned, the lyrical themes ended up being centred around violence and revenge, leading to the album title.
Reception
The album received generally mixed reviews upon release, with critics noting the improvement in Chris Barnes' vocals, with some criticising the songwriting and production quality. New Noise Magazine gave the album a 5 star rating, describing the album as "crushing", stating "Chris Barnes completely shatters the soul with his guttural growls".
Track listing
Personnel Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.
Six Feet Under Chris Barnes – vocals, lyrics (tracks 2–11) Ray Suhy – guitar Jack Owen – guitar, lyrics (tracks 1–3, 5–12) Jeff Hughell – bass Marco Pitruzzella – drums
Guest/Session Jason Suecof - guitars (lead), track 8
Miscellaneous staff Brian Slagel – executive producer Brian Ames - layout Chaz Najjar – mixing, mastering Jack Owen – songwriting, producer Vince Locke – artwork
Charts Chart (2015)Peakposition Austria Ö3 Austria Top 75 58
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