MORBID ANGEL · Heretic | WHITE LP

White vinyl LP.

Plastic Head exclusive edition.

Background information about 'Heretic'

The eighth chapter in Morbid Angel's legendary discography, "Heretic" stands as a multi-layered, multi-dimensional album that provides an amazing glimpse into the minds of its creators. This release showcases the Florida death metal titans at their most experimental and controversial, featuring a blend of their signature brutal death metal with industrial and electronic elements that divided fans and critics alike. The album's production is notably different from their earlier works, incorporating drum machines and synthesized elements alongside the crushing guitar work that made them legends.

"Heretic" contains tracks like "Cleansed in Pestilence (Blade of Elohim)" and "God of Our Own Divinity" that demonstrate the band's willingness to push boundaries while maintaining their apocalyptic lyrical themes. Despite being polarizing upon its initial release, the album has gained appreciation over time for its bold artistic choices and represents an important chapter in the evolution of extreme metal. The album's experimental nature and industrial influences make it a fascinating document of a legendary band exploring new sonic territories.

For fans of: Deicide, Immolation, Hate Eternal, and Suffocation

Track listing

1. Cleansed in Pestilence (Blade of Elohim)
2. Enshrined by Grace
3. Beneath the Hollow
4. Curse the Flesh
5. Praise the Strength
6. Stricken
7. Place of Many Deaths
8. Abyssous
9. God of Our Own Divinity
10. Within Thy Enemy
11. Memories of the Past
12. Victorious March of Reign the Conqueror
13. Drum Check
14. Born Again

Manufacturer: Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH, Neumühlen 17, 22763 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.edel.com