Black Mass (album)

Black Mass
Studio album by This Is Hell
Released	October 11, 2011 (2011-10-11)
Recorded	Mid 2011 at Killingsworth Studio in Valley Village, California
Genre	Crossover thrash
Length	34:43
Label	Rise (RR145)
Producer	Tomas Costanza
This Is Hell chronology
Weight of the World (2010) Black Mass (2011)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AbsolutePunk	(71%)[1]
Big Cheese	(4/5)[2]
Blabbermouth.net	(7.5)[3]
Metal Blast	(4/5)[4]

Black Mass is the fourth studio album by the American rock band This Is Hell. The album was released on October 11, 2011 through Rise Records.[5]

Marketing and promotion

In early August 2011, a viral marketing website titled allrisefortheblackmass.com was created.[6] The website, described as a "mysterious teaser" site for an "unknown event" in a press release, featured nothing but a countdown timer set to go off on October 11, 2011.[7] About three weeks later on August 28, the website was revealed to be a promotion for a new album by This Is Hell titled Black Mass.[8] The album's title track was made available for streaming online on August 31,[9] and "Salt the Earth" was available on September 15.[10]

This Is Hell's first tour in support of Black Mass will be a late 2011 North American tour opening for Underoath, Comeback Kid and The Chariot.[9]

Track listing

All songs written by This is Hell.

1. "Acid Rain"
2. "Black History"
3. "Salt the Earth"
4. "Black Mass"
5. "The Wars: Part One"
6. "Mi Nombre"
7. "The Last Outlaw"
8. "Demons"
9. "The Reckoning"
10. "The Wars: Part Two"

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References

1. Okorley, Dre (September 27, 2011). "Review: Black Mass". AbsolutePunk. Buzz Media. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
2. Mann, Nick. "Review: Black Mass". Big Cheese. Newstrade MMC. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
3. Alisoglu, Scott. "Review: Black Mass". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. Archived from the original on November 9, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
4. Amendola, Anthony. "Review: This Is Hell – Black Mass". Metal Blast. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
5. Kraus, Brian (August 28, 2011). "This Is Hell announce album details". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
6. Beringer, Drew (August 14, 2011). "What Is The Black Mass?". AbsolutePunk. Buzz Media. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
7. Harris, Chris (August 11, 2011). "This is Hell Releasing New Album In October". Gun Shy Assassin. Archived from the original on May 14, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
8. Harris, Chris (August 28, 2011). "Sometimes It's Hard Being Right All The Time". Gun Shy Assassin. Archived from the original on October 27, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
9. Ramirez, Carlos (August 31, 2011). "This is Hell Announce Album Release Date, Release Teaser Track". Noisecreep. AOL. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
10. "jlemiere" (September 15, 2011). "Exclusive: This Is Hell Premiere New Track 'Salt the Earth'". Revolver. Future US. Archived from the original on January 27, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
11. "Black Mass – Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 28, 2011.