ASPHYX - The Rack · CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'The Rack'

"The Rack" is a seminal death metal album that marks the international debut of Asphyx. Released in 1991, it carries the raw and brutal essence that defines the genre, drawing inspiration from extreme metal pioneers like Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, and Venom. From the relentless aggression of "Diabolical Existence" to the thunderous echoes of "Evocation," each track immerses the listener in a visceral soundscape. The album reaches its zenith with "Wasteland Of Terror," a furious two-minute assault that leaves no stone unturned.

Culminating with the epic title track, "The Rack" embodies devastation and doom in its purest form. Its impact was monumental, setting a new standard for death metal and cementing Asphyx's place in the pantheon of metal legends. With its unyielding intensity and uncompromising execution, this album remains a must-have for any death metal enthusiast seeking to experience the unadulterated ferocity of early '90s metal.

Track listing

1 The Quest For Absurdity
2 Vermin
3 Diabolical Existence
4 Evocation
5 Wasteland Of Terror
6 The Sickening Dwell
7 Ode to a nameless grave
8 Pages in blood
9 The Rack
10 The Quest For Absurdity (Live In Holland 1991)
11 Vermin (Live in Holland 1991)
12 Evocation (Live in Holland 1991)
13 Diabolical Existence (Live In Holland 1991)
14 One to a nameless grave (Live in Holland 1991)
15 The Sickening Dwell (Live In Holland 1991)
16 Wasteland Of Terror (Live In Holland 1991)
17 Pages in blood (Live in Holland 1991)
18 The Rack (Live In Holland 1991)
19 Rite of shades (Live in Holland 1991)
20 Crush The Cenotaph (Live In Holland 1991)

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com