MASSACRA · Day Of The Massacra | RED/BLACK MARBLED LP

Red black marbled vinyl.

Background information about 'Day Of The Massacra'

French death metal legends Massacra unleash their devastating early demos on "Day Of The Massacra", a collection that captures the raw, unfiltered brutality that would cement their place in extreme metal history. This compilation brings together three pivotal demo recordings from 1987-1989, showcasing the band's evolution from thrash-influenced beginnings to full-blown death metal mastery. The "Nearer From Death" demo reveals Massacra at their most refined early stage, with tracks like "Apocalyptic Warriors (Chapter Final)" delivering crushing riffs and Fred Duval's commanding vocals that would become their signature sound.

The journey continues with the "Final Holocaust" demo, where the band's songwriting reaches new heights of aggression, before diving deep into their origins with the raw, primitive power of the "Legion Of Torture" demo. These recordings showcase Massacra's ability to blend technical precision with unbridled savagery, creating a sound that influenced countless bands in the European death metal scene. The production maintains that authentic demo atmosphere while ensuring every crushing moment hits with maximum impact.

For fans of:
Pestilence, Loudblast, Morgoth, Vader, Asphyx

Track listing

Side Death:
Nearer From Death (Demo 1989)
A1. Apocalyptic Warriors (Chapter Final)
A2. Sentenced For Life
A3. Nearer From Death
Final Holocaust (Demo 1988)
A4. Intro
A5. Apocalyptic Warriors
A6. Final Holocaust

Side Thrash:
B1. Dream Of Violence
B2. Troop Of Death
B3. Outro
Legion Of Torture (Demo 1987)
B4. Intro: March Off / Apocalyptic Warriors
B5. Toxic War
B6. Legion Of Torture
B7. The Day Of Massacra

Manufacturer: Osmose Productions, 1272 Rue Nationale, 62140 Bouin-Plumoison, France, Contact: www.osmoseproductions.com