EXUMER · Death Mask Messiah | RED BLACK GALAXY LP

Red/black galaxy marbled vinyl in standard cover with insert and download code. Limited edition.

Background information about 'Death Mask Messiah'

German thrash metal legends EXUMER are back with a vengeance! "Death Mask Messiah" is everything you could want from a band that's been refining their craft since the early 80s. This album hits like a sledgehammer wrapped in razor wire — pure, unadulterated Teutonic thrash with a modern production that lets every riff breathe fire.

From the opening riff assault, it's clear that these guys haven't lost a step. The rhythm section is absolutely punishing, locking into grooves that'll snap your neck while the lead work soars with that unmistakable European melody. There's a raw energy here that recalls the golden age of thrash but with a maturity that only comes from decades of dedication. Tracks like the title cut "Death Mask Messiah" showcase the band's ability to blend aggression with hook-laden choruses that bury themselves in your skull.

The production is crisp without being sterile — every snare crack, every palm-muted riff, every shrieking solo hits with maximum impact. This isn't nostalgia-bait; it's a band proving they're still at the top of their game. If you've been following EXUMER since "Possessed by Fire", you'll find plenty to love here. And if you're new to the party, "Death Mask Messiah" is the perfect entry point into one of thrash metal's most underrated outfits.

For fans of:
Sodom, Kreator, Destruction, Tankard, Holy Moses

Track listing

A1. Death Mask Messiah
A2. Blinding Skies
A3. Sin Bleeder
A4. Eradication
A5. Ravishing Waste
B6. Allocated Savagery
B7. Serpent
B8. Fratricide
B9. Scorcher
B10. Frozen Ground
B11. Unchained Angel (Nasty Savage Cover)

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com