Municipal Waste Albums Ranked

Municipal Waste is an American crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 2001. To date, the band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and four splits. They have gone through several line-up changes, leaving vocalist Tony Foresta and guitarist Ryan Waste as the only constant members. In addition to Foresta and Waste, their current lineup includes Nick “Nikropolis” Poulos on guitar, Philip “Landphil” Hall on bass, and Dave Witte on drums. Municipal Waste was formed in Richmond, Virginia in 2000. Municipal Waste played their first show at a Richmond New Year’s Eve Keg party in 2000/2001. The band was blamed for inciting a small riot. The band took musical influences from crossover thrash bands such as D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Animosity-era Corrosion of Conformity, Nuclear Assault, and Attitude Adjustment. Municipal Waste toured throughout 2001 and 2002 in the US and Mexico. The band released two split albums—one 7″ with Bad Acid Trip, the other being a 12″ with Crucial Unit. They also had tracks on a number of compilations. In 2002 Brendan Trache left, being replaced by Brandon Ferrell, shortly before the Tango and Thrash on Amendment Records and Waste ‘Em All was released on Six Weeks Records. Following the release of Waste ‘Em All, both Andy Harris and Brandon Ferrell left the band, being replaced by bassist Philip “LandPhil” Hall and drummer Dave Witte respectively Here are all of Municipal Waste albums ranked.

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6. Waste ‘Em All (2003)

Waste 'Em All by Municipal Waste (Album, Crossover Thrash): Reviews,  Ratings, Credits, Song list - Rate Your Music

“This album seems a lot heavier, or at least more sludge, then their next release. Though it does still kick ass, the speed is dropped in a few tracks. So, I suppose instead of skating in a circle pit at Gilman, this album makes me want to thrash around and kill shit with some sort of heavy equipment.”

5. The Fatal Feast (2012)

MUNICIPAL WASTE | The fatal feast - Nuclear Blast

“The music on the album is crossover thrash metal with an emphasis on aggression, catchyness and relentless energy. The vocals by Tony Foresta are sneering and aggressive, the riffs are sharp, thrashy and at times fast and punk edged and the drumming energetic and powerful. Municipal Waste master all the basic tools to write and play crossover thrash metal.”

4. Slime And Punishment (2017)

Municipal Waste, 'Slime and Punishment' - Album Review

“Slime and Punishment is another fun Municipal Waste album, with 14 tracks and a nice trim 29 minute total length. If you like other Municipal Waste/Iron Reagan albums, you’ll like this one. The lyrics are pretty much about drinking, partying, and the usual topics you’ve come to love (or hate) about Municipal Waste albums. “

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3. Massive Aggressive (2009)

Massive Aggressive - Album by Municipal Waste | Spotify

“Municipal Waste is great old school Thrash with modern production makes this an excellent package. Highly recommended to any metal fans. A sweet disc of crossover fun. Fast, simple, and most importantly it doesn’t take itself seriously at all.”

2. The Art Of Partying (2007)

Municipal Waste - "The Art of Partying" | Decibel Magazine

“‘The Art Of Partying’ is the band’s third album and (like it’s two predecessors) harks back to the glory days of 1980’s thrash. Despite clocking in at a mere 32 minutes in length, the album contains 15 fast and furious, but intensely catchy and enjoyable songs. The humorous lyrics simply add to the fun factor with standout tracks being ‘The Inebriator’, ‘Sadistic Magician’ and the awesome ‘Born To Party’, with it’s now legendary chorus.”

1. Hazardous Mutation (2005)

MUNICIPAL WASTE | Hazardous mutation - Nuclear Blast

“This is great. Its thrash metal, and like grindcore or something. The thing that I like about this album is that you never quite know what is coming next. They are always throwing in surprise riffs and tempo changes that keep the listener interested. A lot of bands that do one minute long songs do not care about the songs form, but in this case they do experiments with form that keep the listener interested. In other words, they make a 1 minute song sound like 4 minutes, which provides an interesting listening experience.”