For the Demented is the sixteenth studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Annihilator, released on November 3, 2017, through Silver Lining Music (international) and Avalon (Japan). It is also the title of the third track on the album.
Background
The album was produced and recorded by founding member Jeff Waters at Watersound Studios Inc. in Dunrobin, Ottawa, Canada, and was co-produced by bassist Rich Gray (formerly Hinks). Waters stated that for this record he wanted to move away from the "catchy, commercial choruses" of the previous album Suicide Society (2015) and return to a heavier, less commercially oriented approach, focusing on the strength of entire songs rather than just memorable choruses.
Track Listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Twisted Lobotomy" | 4:44 |
| 2. | "One to Kill" | 4:43 |
| 3. | "For the Demented" | 5:22 |
| 4. | "Pieces of You" | 6:10 |
| 5. | "The Demon You Know" | 4:43 |
| 6. | "Phantom Asylum" | 6:14 |
| 7. | "Altering the Altar" | 5:05 |
| 8. | "The Way" | 3:18 |
| 9. | "Dark" (instrumental) | 2:09 |
| 10. | "Not All There" | 5:42 |
Personnel
- Jeff Waters – vocals, guitars, bass, drum programming, production, recording, mixing, mastering
- Aaron Homma – lead guitar (track 2), backing vocals
- Dan Beehler – backing vocals
- Rich Gray – co-producer
Chart Performance
- Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade): 42
- German Albums (Offizielle Top 100): 73
- Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia): 92
Lyrics (Title Track)
The title track's lyrics are written from the perspective of someone labeled "demented" by society, embracing nonconformity and rejecting societal judgment. Key lines include:
"This is for the demented, you are now represented / Highly recommended, it's good to be tormented"
The song critiques the tendency to judge and diagnose those who do not fit in, encouraging listeners to "challenge unfairness" and live life on their own terms.
