Manifest Decimation Explained

Manifest Decimation
Type:	studio
Artist:	Power Trip
Cover:	Album cover for Power Trup’s debut album, Manifest Decimation.jpeg
Label:	Southern Lord Recordings
Producer:	Arthur Rizk
Next Title:	Nightmare Logic
Next Year:	2017

Manifest Decimation is the debut album by American thrash metal band Power Trip. It was released on June 11, 2013 through Southern Lord Recordings. The album is a precursor to Nightmare Logic, which launched them to stardom with their brand of old school thrash metal. The album was produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Arthur Rizk (additional tracking done in Argyle, Texas by Daniel Schmuck).^[1]

Background

Power Trip is an American thrash metal band that formed in 2008 in Dallas, Texas. Their sound has been described by critics as a cross between thrash metal and hardcore punk,^{[2] [3]} as well as simply crossover thrash.^[4]

Reception

Pitchfork writer Brandon Stosuy praised the band's debut album in a positive review of 8.0. Shayne Mathis from Metal Injection also gave the album a positive review.^[5] AllMusic reviewer Thom Jurek gave the album 7/10 stars.^[1]

Track listing

All tracks written by Power Trip.^[1]

Personnel

• Riley Gale – vocals
• Blake Ibanez – lead guitar
• Nick Stewart – rhythm guitar
• Chris Whetzel – bass
• Chris Ulsh – drums

Notes and References

1. Web site: Manifest Decimation - Power Trip - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic.
2. Web site: Shepherd. Sam. Power Trip – Nightmare Logic. musicOMH. March 2, 2017. OMH. March 26, 2018.
3. Web site: Brown. Louise. Power Trip. The Quietus. March 26, 2018.
4. Web site: Pessaro. Fred. Power Trip: A Day In The Life Of The Crossover-Thrash Juggernaut. Revolver Magazine. September 20, 2017. May 6, 2018.
5. Web site: Album Review: Power Trip Manifest Decimation. June 5, 2013. Metal Injection.