Scourge is the fourth studio album by British thrash metal band Xentrix. It was released in 1996 through Heavy Metal Records.[1] It is the only album to feature vocalist Simon Gordon and guitarist Andy Rudd, and their final one with bassist Paul "Macka" MacKenzie. The album goes into a more groove metal style that was very popular at the time. It was Xentrix's final studio album for more than two decades, until the release of Bury the Pain in 2019.

Scourge
Studio album by
Released1996
Recorded1995–1996
GenreGroove metal, thrash metal
Length52:34
LabelHeavy Metal Records
ProducerMark Stuart
Xentrix chronology
Kin
(1992)
Scourge
(1996)
Bury the Pain
(2019)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rock Hard7.0

Track listing

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All songs written by Xentrix.

No.TitleLength
1."13 Years"6:01
2."Scourge"5:21
3."Incite"3:22
4."Caught You Living"3:41
5."Strength of Persuasion"6:07
6."Never Be"4:26
7."The Hand That Feeds Itself"5:06
8."Blood Nation"6:59
9."Creed"4:45
10."Breathe"6:46
Total length:52:34

Personnel

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Xentrix
  • Simon Gordon – vocals
  • Andy Rudd – rhythm guitar
  • Dennis Gasser – drums
  • Paul "Macka" MacKenzie – bass
  • Kristian "Stan" Havard – lead guitar
Production
  • Mark Freshney – cover art
  • Mark Stuart – producer, engineering, mixing
  • Huw Lloyd-Jones – cover art
  • Martin Talbot – band photos

References

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  1. ^ Frank Albrecht. "Scourge review". Rock Hard. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

External sites

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