''The Art of Dying'' is the fourth studio album by the American

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, released on May 4, 2004. It was the band's first album with original material in 14 years since 1990's '' Act III''. The album reached number 50 on the ''

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chart in 2004. Death Angel guitarist Rob Cavestany once explained the origin of the album title as follows: ''The Art of Dying'' sold around 2,100 copies in its first week in the U.S.

Track listing

Credits

* Mark Osegueda – lead vocals * Rob Cavestany – lead guitar, lead vocals on "Word to the Wise" * Ted Aguilar – rhythm guitar * Dennis Pepa – bass, lead vocals on "Land of Blood" * Andy Galeon – drums, lead vocals on "Spirit"

References

Death Angel albums Nuclear Blast albums 2004 albums {{2000s-thrash-metal-album-stub