ASSASSIN · Outer Space Death | SLIPCASE CD

Slipcase CD with 24-page booklet.

Remastering by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony.

Background information about 'Outer Space Death'

What a treasure trove of German thrash metal history we have here! Assassin's "Outer Space Death" is nothing short of a revelation – these are the legendary studio rehearsal recordings that were captured before the band laid down their iconic "Interstellar Experience" album with producer Harris Johns at Music Lab Berlin. This isn't just another archival release; it's a raw, unfiltered glimpse into one of Teutonic thrash's most influential acts at their absolute peak.

The magic happens when you realize these recordings actually showcase Assassin in their purest form – no studio polish, no overdubs, just five musicians locked in perfect synchronization, delivering crushing thrash with an intensity that some fans argue surpasses the final album versions. From the opening assault of "Junk Food" to the cosmic journey of "Interstellar Experience," every track pulses with that distinctive German thrash DNA that would go on to influence the entire Norwegian black metal scene. The bonus rehearsal and live tracks from 1987 add even more depth to this essential document of a band that burned bright but far too briefly.

For fans of:
Kreator, Destruction, Sodom, Tankard, Darkness

Track listing

1. Junk Food
2. Abstract War
3. Damned World
4. A Message to Survive
5. Resolution 588
6. A.G.D.
7. Pipeline
8. Interstellar Experience
9. Strange World (Rehearsal 1987)
10. A Message to Survive (Rehearsal 1987)
11. Junk Food (Rehearsal 1987)
12. Interstellar Experience (Rehearsal 1987)
13. Resolution 588 (Rehearsal 1987)
14. Abstract War - Instrumental Version (Rehearsal 1987)
15. Junk Food (Live Lambsheim 1987)
16. Abstract War (Live Lambsheim 1987)
17. A Message to Survive (Live Lambsheim 1987)

Manufacturer: High Roller Records, Bertolt-Brecht-Str. 1a, 08412 Werdau, Germany, Contact: www.hrrecords.de