Breaking the Silence (album)

Breaking the Silence
Studio album by Heathen
Released	May 1, 1987
Recorded	1986 - 1987
Genre	Thrash metal, speed metal
Length	42:49 (Vinyl Release) 49:22 (CD Release) 73:33 (CD Re-release)
Label	Combat Records
Producer	Ronnie Montrose
Heathen chronology
Pray for Death Demo (1986)Pray for Death Demo1986 Breaking the Silence (1987) Victims of Deception (1991)Victims of Deception1991

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Metal Storm	(9.1/10)
The metal crypt

Breaking the Silence is the first album by the American thrash metal band Heathen released in 1987 by Combat Records. As of 2006, the album sold about 100,000 copies worldwide.

Track listing

Original vinyl release

1. "Death by Hanging" – 5:05
2. "Goblins Blade" – 4:33
3. "Open the Grave" – 7:22
4. "Pray for Death" – 3:42
5. "Set Me Free" – 3:46 (Sweet cover)
6. "Breaking the Silence" – 5:50
7. "Worlds End" – 7:06
8. "Save the Skull" – 5:21

CD release bonus track

9. "Heathen" – 6:35

CD re-release bonus tracks

All demos from Pray for Death

10. "Pray for Death" – 5:23
11. "Goblins Blade" – 4:30
12. "Open the Grave" – 7:21
13. "Heathen" – 6:56

Credits

• Dave Godfrey - Lead vocals
• Lee Altus - Guitar
• Doug Piercy - Guitar
• Mike Jazstremski - Bass
• Carl Sacco - Drums

External links

• Heathen's Home Page
• Allmusic listing