''Warbirds'' is an extended play by American hardcore punk band This Is Hell. The album was released on August 18, 2009 through

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. Similar to This Is Hell's 2007 extended play, '' Cripplers'', this release features unreleased new material in addition to cover songs. The album is available in 7" vinyl and digital download formats, and will not be available on CD after Think Fast's decision in January 2009 to only release music in digital and vinyl formats. ''Warbirds'' was This Is Hell's first release since their departure with

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, as announced in April 2009. The first pressing was limited to 1,300 physical copies (300 in clear/blue vinyl, 700 in black vinyl and 300 in white/pink vinyl as a Hot Topic exclusive color). The songs on the album feature more of a crossover thrash sound than the band's previous hardcore punk style. Guitarist Rick Jimenez stated in a press release that the songs were influenced by

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, Cro-Mags and Leeway."Think Fast! to release 7"/Digital Download for This Is Hell"
Think Fast! Records website. Retrieved on June 25, 2009.

Track listing

# "The Search" – 2:28 # "Warbirds" – 1:09 # "Worship Syndrome" – 2:40 # "Crazy But Not Insane" ( Warzone cover) – 2:11 # "Never Tear Us Apart" (

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cover) – 2:56

Personnel

This Is Hell * Travis Reilly – vocals * Andrew Jones – bass * Rick Jimenez – guitar, vocals * Ben Mead – drums Production * Produced by Jim Siegel at The Outpost * Mastered by Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room Art * Artwork and layout by Josh Shearon * Logo by Glenn Catteeuw

References

External links

Think Fast! Records
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