Annihilator's Jeff Waters Unveils Epic Chapter-by-Chapter Metal Memoir

In a thrilling update for die-hard metalheads, Annihilator’s founding guitarist and mastermind Jeff Waters has dropped a tantalizing teaser on social media, hinting at a project that promises to take fans on an unprecedented journey through the band’s storied history. "I've never told the Annihilator story the whole way through," Waters declared, fueling anticipation among followers on Facebook. "I'm bringing it all to you, chapter by chapter. Save the date." His words echo the relentless spirit of the band, as they prepare to unveil the narrative that has defined their relentless assault on the metal scene since 1984.

It's not just the past that Waters is resurrecting; the present is alive with the sounds of Annihilator’s remastered classics. Earlier this year, earMUSIC embarked on a bold mission, reviving the band’s influential late-90s albums, Criteria For A Black Widow (1999) and Carnival Diablos (2001). These reissues have been meticulously restored, hitting shelves on 180g black double vinyl and CD Digipak, complete with revamped artwork and fresh sleeve notes penned by Metal Hammer UK's Alex Milas, all derived from new interviews with Waters himself.

From the landmark thrash onslaught of Alice In Hell to the introspective yet blistering riffs on Criteria For A Black Widow, Waters has navigated Annihilator through a labyrinth of musical evolution. The band’s identity has always been a fusion of speed, precision, and melody, a formula that remains as potent today as it was in their formative years. The momentum of the late '90s was critical; after a period of experimentation, Waters found clarity in a return to the raw energy that once defined the genre.

With the album Criteria For A Black Widow, Annihilator unleashed an unfiltered barrage of tracks that reconnected them with their thrash roots. From the relentless opener “Bloodbath” to the fan-favorite “Back To The Palace,” the album showcased Waters’ signature technical prowess while serving as a rallying cry for traditional metal at a time when it was struggling to reclaim its throne. The follow-up, Carnival Diablos, saw the band embracing a new vigor, adding ex-Overkill vocalist Joe Comeau to the lineup, and plunging headfirst into tracks that were unapologetically heavy yet steeped in classic metal tradition.

Now, as Annihilator’s pivotal works return to the spotlight, fans are reminded of the resilience and determination that has marked their journey. These remastered editions are not merely nostalgia; they are a testament to the band's commitment to metal intensity and artistry. With Waters’ new series on the horizon, it’s an exhilarating time to be an Annihilator fan, as the story of one of Canada’s most formidable metal exports unfolds like an epic saga ready to decimate the airwaves once again.