Eyehategod is the fifth studio album by American sludge metal band Eyehategod. It was released on May 26, 2014 in North America through Housecore Records and on May 27, 2014 in Europe through Century Media Records.
Eyehategod is considered a posthumous album for original drummer Joe LaCaze who died in August 2013 due to respiratory failure, and was replaced by Aaron Hill. It was also the last album to feature lead guitarist Brian Patton before his departure in 2018.
Songs from Eyehategod were performed live as early as 2011, when the album was rumored to be titled Whiskey Drink. A music video was made for the song "Medicine Noose".
Reception
Eyehategod received positive reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the album holds a score of 77/100 based on seven reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Track listing
Personnel Eyehategod Mike IX Williams – vocals Brian Patton – lead guitar Jimmy Bower – rhythm guitar Gary Mader – bass Joe LaCaze – drums
Production Kevin Bernier – layout Nathaniel Shannon – photography Collin Jordan – mastering Sanford Parker – mixing Chris George – engineering Billy Anderson – recording (drums) Phil Anselmo – recording (vocals) Stephen Berrigan – recording (vocals, bass, guitars) Daniel Majorie – engineering
Charts Chart (2014)PeakpositionUS Billboard 20092US Billboard Hard Rock Albums4US Billboard Independent Albums11US Billboard Top Rock Albums26US Billboard Tastemaker Albums7US Billboard Top Album Sales92
Release history Region Date Distributing LabelJapanMay 21, 2014Daymare RecordsEuropeMay 26, 2014Century Media RecordsAustraliaNew ZealandUnited StatesMay 27, 2014Housecore Records
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