Warbirds is an extended play by American hardcore punk band This Is Hell.
[2] Similar to This Is Hell's 2007 extended play, Cripplers, this release features unreleased new material in addition to cover songs.
[3] Warbirds was This Is Hell's first release since their departure with Trustkill Records, as announced in April 2009.
[5] The songs on the album feature more of a crossover thrash sound than the band's previous hardcore punk style.
Guitarist Rick Jimenez stated in a press release that the songs were influenced by Metallica, Anthrax, Cro-Mags and Leeway.