| Set the World on Fire | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Annihilator |
| Cover: | Frontvr2.jpg |
| Released: | May 4, 1993[1] |
| Recorded: | 1992–1993 |
| Studio: | Fiasco Brothers Recording, New Westminster, Creation Studios and Vancouver Studios, Vancouver, Canada |
| Length: | 38:50 |
| Label: | Roadrunner / Epic |
| Producer: | Jeff Waters |
| Prev Title: | Never, Neverland |
| Prev Year: | 1990 |
| Next Title: | Bag of Tricks |
| Next Year: | 1994 |
Set the World on Fire is the third studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Annihilator, released on May 4, 1993 by Roadrunner and Epic Records. The album received mixed reviews, toning down the thrash elements of Alice in Hell and Never, Neverland in favor of a more radio friendly sound. The title track, "Knight Jumps Queen", and "Brain Dance" are still setlist regulars, becoming fan favourites years after the release of the album.
The album was successful in Europe (charting at No. 79 in the German charts) and Asia (charting at No. 47 in Japan) but failed to break America – leading to the band (along with many others) being dropped from Roadrunner in 1993. Bassist Wayne Darley left the band shortly after, as he was not able to enter Japan on tour in support of the album. The album was reissued in 2009.[2]
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[3] | 79 |
| Japanese Albums Chart[4] | 47 |