THANATOS - Four Decades Of Death [DIGIPAK CD+DVD]

Digipak CD with bonus DVD.

About the album

"Four Decades Of Death" marks a significant milestone for Thanatos, the pioneering extreme metal band from the Netherlands. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, this release is a posthumous tribute that captures the essence of their influential journey in the death metal scene. The album comprises previously unreleased tracks that span their entire career, offering fans a rare glimpse into the band's evolutionary soundscape. This compilation not only showcases their musical prowess but also encapsulates the raw energy and intensity that has defined Thanatos over the decades.

In addition to these unreleased gems, "Four Decades Of Death" includes a compelling live DVD featuring footage from their final performance at the Baroeg Open Air festival in Rotterdam. This multi-camera recording vividly captures the band's dynamic stage presence and emotional farewell to thousands of fans. The concert setlist spans from their earliest demos to tracks from their last studio album "Violent Death Rituals," providing an extensive retrospective of Thanatos's formidable legacy in death metal.

Track listing

01. A-Thanasia (2021 remake, originally recorded in 1989)
02. Putrid Existence (2021 remake, originally written in 1988)
03. Thou Shalt Rot (2021 remake, originally recorded in 2000)
04. Tied Up, Sliced Up (2021 new vocals, original recording 1992)
05. Violent Death Rituals (2018 studio demo)
06. Corporate Indoctrination (2018 studio demo)
07. The Silent War (2018 studio demo)
08. They Feed On Fear (2006 studio demo)
09. Destruction. Chaos. Creation. (2006 studio demo)
10. Justified Genocide (2006 studio demo)
11. March of The Infidels (2006 studio demo)
12. Unholy Predators (2023 version feat. Michelle Nocon)