Seven Words (album)

Seven Words is the sixth studio album by British thrash metal band Xentrix, and released 11 November 2022 through Listenable Records.^[1]^[2]^[3] To promote the upcoming release the band produced music videos for both the title track, "Seven Words", and "Reckless with a Smile".^[4]^[5]

Background

Guitarist Kristian Havard revealed prior that the LP is a "culmination of the last two years of experimenting and trying new ideas. It feels like a big step for the band, but without leaving our thrash metal history, and I can't wait for people to hear it."^[6]^[7]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Blabbermouth	8.5/10^[8]
AllAbouttheRock	8.5/10^[9]

General reception has been positive upon its release. AllAboutTheRock praised the album, loving every track. They mentioned that track after track on the album is a relentless, full-on thrash fest. Furthermore, adding, "I’m beginning to think Xentrix are back to show the younger bands how thrash metal is supposed to be done. All fans of Xentrix and indeed fans of thrash metal seriously need to check this album out." In a positive review, Blabbermouth mentioned that from start to finish, Seven Words sounds authoritative and sonically dynamic, with just about the right amount of dirt under its fingernails. "Yes, XENTRIX deal in thrash metal archetypes, but with a degree of skill that belies their underdog status."

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Behind the Walls of Treachery"	6:05
2.	"Seven Words"	3:57
3.	"Spit Coin"	4:11
4.	"The Alter of Nothing"	4:00
5.	"Everybody Loves You When You're Dead"	5:09
6.	"Reckless with a Smile"	4:09
7.	"Ghost Tape Number 10"	4:23
8.	"My War"	4:39
9.	"Kill and Protect"	4:56
10.	"Anything but the Truth"	5:19

CD exclusive bonus track
No.	Title	Length
11.	"Billion Dollar Babies" (Alice Cooper cover)	2:52

Personnel

Xentrix

Jay Walsh – vocals, guitars
Dennis Gasser – drums
Chris Shires – bass
Kristian "Stan" Havard – guitar

Production

Dan Goldsworthy – artwork, layout
Andy Sneap – producer, mixing, mastering

References

^ "XENTRIX To Release New Seven Words Album In November; Details Revealed". BraveWords. 23 July 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ "XENTRIX announce 'Seven Words' New Album Details, Confirm MTV Headbangers Ball Europe 2022". Kronos Mortus News. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
^ Lisa Macey (23 July 2022). "Xentrix set to return with new album Seven Words". Zero Tolerance Magazine. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
^ "XENTRIX Premier "Seven Words" Music Video". BraveWords. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ "XENTRIX Unveil Music Video For Title Track To New Album 'Seven Words'". Metal Forces Magazine. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
^ Alexandria Michels (25 July 2022). "XENTRIX - "Seven Words"-Cover-Artwork and Tracklist revealed". Rock Hard. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
^ Thomas Meyns (24 July 2022). "Xentrix announce "Seven Words" for November". Metal1.info. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
^ Dom Lawson (7 November 2022). "Xentrix - Seven Words". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
^ "Xentrix – Seven Words – Album Review". AllAboutTheRock. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.

External links

Official music videos

v t e Xentrix
Jay Walsh Kristian Havard Chris Shires Dennis Gasser Dacaw Hough Sean Owens John Brennan Peter Hiller Dave Catchpole Steve Hodgson Mel Gasser Simon Gordon Andy Rudd Carl Arnfield Paul MacKenzie Chris Astley
Studio albums	Shattered Existence (1989) For Whose Advantage? (1990) Kin (1992) Scourge (1996) Bury the Pain (2019) Seven Words (2022)
Related bands	Onslaught Sabbat

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