album · September 20, 2005
Hazardous Mutation
Earache Records LtdSee this day
metalthrash metalhard rock
Hazardous Mutation is the second album from Municipal Waste, a thrash metal band from Richmond, Virginia. The album was released on September 20, 2005, by Earache Records.
- The album was produced by Ben Schigel and Municipal Waste. It was recorded at Red Pill Studios in Cleveland, Ohio. The album features guest vocals from John Connelly of Nuclear Assault on the track "Bloodshed".
- Hazardous Mutation is considered by many fans to be a breakthrough album for the band, helping to increase their popularity within the metal community. The album's sound is characterized by its short, high-energy tracks and biting social commentary. Municipal Waste toured extensively in support of the album, playing numerous festivals and club dates.
- The album's cover art was designed by Andrès Amador. It depicts a mutated creature with a gas mask, which has become an iconic image for the band. The track listing includes 14 songs, with a total runtime of approximately 32 minutes.
Municipal Waste is a crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2001. They are known for their fast-paced, aggressive sound and humorous, often pop-culture-referencing lyrics. Hazardous Mutation was released at a time when the band was solidifying its place in the modern thrash and crossover scene, following their debut album.
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