MASTER · Master (Re-Release) | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Master (Re-Release)'

This crushing debut from Master stands as one of death metal's most uncompromising statements, delivering eleven tracks of pure sonic brutality that helped define the genre's early sound. The album opens with "Pledge of Allegiance" before launching into a relentless assault of grinding riffs and pummeling rhythms that showcase the band's commitment to extreme metal's most punishing elements. Paul Speckmann's distinctive vocal delivery cuts through the dense wall of sound like a razor, while tracks like "Mangled Dehumanization" and "Pay to Die" demonstrate the band's ability to craft memorable hooks within their devastating sonic framework.

What makes this re-release particularly compelling is how it captures Master at their most focused and aggressive, with songs like "Funeral Bitch" and the title track "Master" showcasing the band's knack for combining raw power with surprising musical sophistication. The inclusion of their cover of Black Sabbath's "Children Of The Grave" adds an interesting dimension, showing how the band could take classic heavy metal and transform it into something entirely more extreme. This is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand death metal's foundational period.

For fans of:
Death, Possessed, Autopsy, and early Obituary

Track listing

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Unknown Soldier
3. Mangled Dehumanization
4. Pay to Die
5. Funeral Bitch
6. Master
7. Bass Solo
8. Children Of The Grave
9. Re-Entry and Destruction
10. Terrorizer
11. The Truth

Manufacturer: Hammerheart Records BV, P.O. Box 277, 6300 AG Valkenburg, Netherlands, Contact: www.hammerheart.com