''Beastwars'' is the eponymous debut studio album of the New Zealand-based heavy metal band

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. The album was released on 9 May 2011 through New Zealand independent label Destroy Records, and was distributed by

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. Beastwars received general critical acclaim from New Zealand publications, and reached an

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album chart placing of #15. The album enjoyed further success at the 2011 New Zealand Music Awards, receiving a nomination for best New Zealand rock album and winning the award for best album artwork or packaging. It was also shortlisted for the 2012

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Track listing

Personnel

Beastwars *Clayton Anderson – guitars *Nathan Hickey – drums *Matt Hyde – vocals *James Woods – bass guitar

Charts

References

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