''Xecutioner's Return'' is the seventh studio album by American

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band Obituary, released on August 28, 2007 through

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. The title of the album is derived from the band's original band name, which was ''Xecutioner''. The album is their first album since 1990's ''

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'' to be recorded without guitarist Allen West and the first album to feature guitarist

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. Though hailed as a partial return to the more speed-based style of the band's early work, it received positive reviews from critics but mixed reviews from the fanbase.

Track listing

Personnel

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– vocals *

– lead guitar *

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– rhythm guitar * Frank Watkins – bass *

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– drums

References

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