Faster than Death

Faster than Death is the sixth studio album by American thrash metal band Hirax, released on February 28, 2025,^[3] a week after its originally scheduled release date, February 21.^[4] It became available for streaming a day early.^[5] After guitarist/bassist Neil Metcalf and drummer Danny Walker quit the band, Hirax toured in support of the album with a live lineup that includes Jose Gonzalez (bass), Emilio Marquez (drums), and Allan Chan (guitars).^[6][7] "World's End" was released as a single on January 27, 2025.^[8]

Faster than Death
Studio album by Hirax
Released	February 28, 2025
Recorded	2023–2024
Genre	Thrash metal
Length	21:47
Label	Armageddon Label[1]
Producer	Max Norman
Hirax chronology
Immortal Legacy (2014) Faster than Death (2025)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Blabbermouth.net	8/10[1]
Ghost Cult Magazine	9/10[2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Drill into the Brain"	1:05
2.	"Armageddon"	2:54
3.	"Drowned Bodies"	2:44
4.	"Faster than Death"	1:34
5.	"Psychiatric Ward"	1:33
6.	"Relentless"	2:24
7.	"Revenant"	3:45
8.	"Warlord's Command"	2:36
9.	"World's End"	3:12
Total length:		21:47

Personnel

Hirax

• Katon W. de Pena – vocals
• Neil Metcalf – guitars, bass
• Danny Walker – drums

Production

• Rafael Mattey – design, layout
• Roberto Mattey – design, layout
• Thomas Pinheiro – cover art
• Bill Metoyer – recording, engineering
• Max Norman – mixing, mastering, production