SEPULTURA · Roots | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Roots'

"Roots" stands as a revolutionary album by Sepultura, capturing the band's evolution into a fusion of thrash metal with indigenous Brazilian musical elements. This 2017 reissue presents the album with a fresh remaster that enhances the raw power and tribal spirit embedded in every track. From the relentless aggression of "Roots Bloody Roots" to the complex rhythms of "Ratamahatta," the album showcases a daring blend of heavy metal intensity and cultural authenticity. The production, helmed by Ross Robinson, brings forth a gritty yet clear sound that allows each instrument and vocal delivery to resonate with the listener, preserving the band's original ferocity and experimental edge.

This release is not only a sonic experience but also a historical document, featuring a bonus LP with rare and unreleased demos, cover versions, and live performances. The gatefold sleeve with plain white lined inner sleeves offers a high-quality tactile presentation, making it a prized collectible for fans and vinyl enthusiasts alike. "Roots" is a seminal work that expanded the boundaries of metal genre fusion and remains influential in the landscape of heavy music.

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Roots Bloody Roots
A2. Attitude
A3. Cut-Throat
A4. Ratamahatta
A5. Breed Apart
A6. Straighthate
B1. Spit
B2. Lookaway
B3. Dusted
B4. Born Stubborn
B5. Jasco
B6. Itsári
B7. Ambush

LP 2:
C1. Endangered Species
C2. Dictatorshit
C3. Ratamahatta (2 Meter Sessions)
C4. Roots Bloody Roots (2 Meter Sessions)
C5. Attitude (2 Meter Sessions)
C6. Kaiowas (Take 1, Previously Unreleased)
D1. Procreation [Of The Wicked]
D2. Roots Bloody Roots (Demo)
D3. Attitude (Instrumental Rough Mix)
D4. Cutthroat (Instrumental Rough Mix)
D5. Dictatorshit (Instrumental Rough Mix)
D6. Untitled (Demo)
D7. R.D.P. (Demo)
D8. Dusted (Demo)

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.rhino.com