MORBID ANGEL - Covenant (FDR Remaster) · BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Full dynamic range remaster.

More about 'Covenant (FDR Remaster)'

When Morbid Angel unleashed "Covenant" in 1993, they didn't just release an album – they delivered a manifesto that would redefine the boundaries of death metal forever. This third studio effort marked the band's commercial breakthrough while maintaining their uncompromising brutality, creating a perfect storm of technical prowess and accessible songwriting that brought extreme metal to the masses. The album's production, helmed by the legendary Flemming Rasmussen, gave the band's signature sound a clarity and punch that made tracks like "Rapture" and "Pain Divine" instant classics in the death metal canon.

The genius of "Covenant" lies in its ability to balance Morbid Angel's trademark complexity with memorable hooks that stick in your head long after the final blast beat fades. Trey Azagthoth's guitar work reaches new heights of innovation, weaving intricate riffs with dissonant harmonies that create an atmosphere both beautiful and terrifying. David Vincent's commanding vocals deliver each lyric with conviction, while the rhythm section provides an unrelenting foundation that drives the album's relentless momentum. This isn't just death metal – it's a masterclass in extreme music composition.

For fans of:
Death, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, and Suffocation

Track listing

A1. Rapture
A2. Pain Divine
A3. World of Shit (The Promised Land)
A4. Vengeance Is Mine
A5. Lion's Den
B6. Blood on My Hands
B7. Angel of Disease
B8. Sworn to the Black
B9. Ced Lameth
B10. The Fall
B11. God of Emptiness

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