''Splatterthrash'' is an album released in June 2006 by

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. The album features many

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riffs, as well as

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riffs.

Story and Concept

The album's lyric sheet is presented in a

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-like fashion, with talk boxes

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the story. The album's concept begins with "Bury the Hatchet." This tells of a

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, which Ghoul defeats, attacking Ghoul in an effort to take the crystal skull in their possession. Later, the cult comes back with Killbot, defeats Ghoul, and takes over Creepsylvania. Creepsylvania becomes a

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while Ghoul waits to get revenge.

Track listing

Personnel

;Ghoul *Digestor - vocals, guitars *Dissector - vocals, guitars *Cremator - vocals, bass *Fermentor - drums, vocals ;Additional personnel *Baron Samedi - Didjeridoo *Mr. Fang - Theremin and Electric Organ *Dan Randall - Mastering *Jason Kocol - Engineering *Sal Raya - Engineering *Heather Necker - Photography

References

2006 albums Concept albums Ghoul (band) albums {{2000s-death-metal-album-stub