Savages (Soulfly album)

This article is about the album by Soulfly. For other topics, see Savages.

Savages
Savages album cover art by Paul Stottler
Studio album by
Soulfly
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2013 (UK)
October 1, 2013 (US)
October 4, 2013 (EU)
December 13, 2013 (Brazil)
RecordedMay–June 2013
StudioStudio X, Seattle, Washington[1]
Genre
Length58:10 (regular edition)
69:30 (special edition)
LabelNuclear Blast
ProducerTerry Date
Soulfly chronology
Enslaved
(2012) 		Savages
(2013) 		Archangel
(2015)
Singles from Savages
  1. "Bloodshed"
    Released: August 8, 2013
  2. "Master of Savagery"
    Released: September 9, 2013
  3. "Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rolla"
    Released: 2014
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic64/100[3]
Review scores
SourceRating
about.com[4]
AllMusic[2]
Blabbermouth.net[5]
Classic Rock Magazine[6]
Kerrang![7]
musicOMH[8]
Record Collector[9]
Revolver[10]
Time for Metal Magazin Germany9.5/10[11]

Savages is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Soulfly, released on September 30, 2013.[2] The album is the first to feature drummer Zyon Cavalera, frontman Max's son, in a full-time capacity after the departure of David Kinkade in 2012. The first single from the album, "Bloodshed" featuring Max's other son (and Zyon's brother) Igor, debuted on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show on August 6, 2013.[12]

The album was produced by Terry Date, who had previously performed mixing work for Soulfly on 3, Prophecy and Dark Ages.[13] The album features a number of guest vocalists including Lody Kong's Igor Cavalera Jr., I Declare War's Jamie Hanks, Clutch's Neil Fallon and Napalm Death's Mitch Harris.[14]

Savages marks the group's first record to be released on Nuclear Blast Records. It was released in CD (digipak edition with two bonus tracks, and standard jewel case), limited edition vinyl, and digital download formats.

The album debuted at No. 84 on the Billboard 200, selling 4,700 copies during the first week after the release.[15]

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  2. ^ a b c d e James Christopher Monger (September 30, 2013). "Savages – Soulfly Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
  3. ^ "Savages Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  4. ^ Hinch, Matt. "Soulfly – Savages Review". about.com. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  5. ^ Ray Van Horn Jr. (September 25, 2013). "Savages – CD Reviews – Savages Soulfly". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
  6. ^ . Classic Rock Magazine. November 2013. p. 93. {{cite book}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ . Kerrang!. October 5, 2013. p. 54. {{cite book}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ Martin Headon (September 30, 2013). "Soulfly – Savages". Album Reviews. musicOMH. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
  9. ^ "Savages". Reviews. Record Collector Magazine. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  10. ^ Sammi Chichester (October 1, 2013). "Review: Soulfly — Savages". Heavy Metal News. Revolver. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  11. ^ Rene Wolters. "CD-Reviews » Soulfly – Savages". time-for-metal.eu. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013.
  12. ^ Alex May (August 9, 2013). Soulfly reveal artwork and tracklist for 'Savages', unveil new single 'Bloodshed'. News. Rockadia. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  13. ^ SOULFLY Taps Producer TERRY DATE For New Album. Blabbermouth.net. April 6, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  14. ^ NEW SOULFLY ALBUM TO FEATURE MEMBERS OF CLUTCH AND NAPALM DEATH. Metal Insider. July 24, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  15. ^ SOULFLY's 'Savages' Cracks U.S. Top 100. News. Blabbermouth.net. October 9, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2013.