ATHEIST · Piece Of Time | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Piece Of Time'

What happens when technical prowess meets unbridled aggression? Atheist answers that question with thunderous authority on "Piece of Time", their groundbreaking 1989 debut that redefined what death metal could become. This isn't just another brutal assault on the senses – it's a masterclass in musical complexity wrapped in a package of sheer sonic devastation. From the moment "Piece of Time" erupts with its intricate rhythmic patterns, you know you're experiencing something extraordinary. The band's jazz-influenced approach to extreme metal was revolutionary for its time, creating a blueprint that countless technical death metal acts would follow.

The album showcases Atheist's incredible ability to weave complex time signatures and progressive elements into crushing death metal frameworks. Tracks like "Unholy War" and "Beyond" demonstrate their mastery of both brutality and sophistication, while "Room with a View" proves that intelligence and aggression can coexist beautifully. This reissue includes a treasure trove of rare demo material, offering insight into the band's evolution from their early R.A.V.A.G.E. days through the "Beyond" and "Hell Hath No Mercy" demo sessions. These bonus tracks reveal the raw foundation upon which this technical death metal monument was built.

For fans of:
Cynic, Death, Pestilence, Gorguts, Necrophagist

Track listing

1. Piece of Time
2. Unholy War
3. Room with a View
4. On They Slay
5. Beyond
6. I Deny
7. Why Bother?
8. Life
9. No Truth
10. No Truth ("Beyond" Demo)
11. On They Slay ("Beyond" Demo)
12. Choose Your Death ("Beyond" Demo)
13. Brain Damage ("Beyond" Demo)
14. Beyond ("Beyond" Demo)
15. Hell Hath No Mercy ("Hell Hath No Mercy" Demo)
16. On They Slay (R.A.V.A.G.E. "On They Slay" Demo)
17. Brain Damage (R.A.V.A.G.E. "On They Slay" Demo)
18. Undefiled Wisdom (R.A.V.A.G.E. "On They Slay" Demo)

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com