Annihilator

Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band led by guitarist and main songwriter Jeff Waters. The band is best known for early, influential albums such as Alice In Hell (1989) and Never, Neverland (1990). Waters often handles production and multiple instruments; the group has undergone frequent lineup changes.

Jeff Waters (born 1966 in Ottawa) is the founding member and driving force. Early albums Alice In Hell and Never, Neverland are widely regarded as influential within thrash/technical thrash. Reviews note Waters' central role in composition, production and performance.

DeBaser's reviews portray Annihilator as a pioneering Canadian thrash band anchored by Jeff Waters' guitar work and compositional style. Early albums Alice In Hell and Never, Neverland are widely praised; later releases receive mixed reactions. Reviews highlight technical riffs, production choices, frequent lineup changes and Waters' central role.

For:Fans of thrash metal, technical/technical-thrash and guitar-driven metal; readers interested in Jeff Waters' discography.