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 01. "Legion of doom (Demo Version 1)" 02. "Evil dead (Demo Version 1)" 03. "(Demo Version 1)" 04. "Death by metal (Demo Version 1)" 05. "Power of darkness (Demo Version 1)" 06. "Legion of doom (Demo Version 2)" 07. "Power of darkness (Demo Version 2)" 08. "Death by metal (Demo Version 2)" 09. "Evil death (Demo Version 2)" 10. "Legion of doom (Rehearsal Early 1984)" 11. "(Rehearsal Early 1984)" 12. "Death by metal (Rehearsal Early 1984)" 13. "Evil dead (Rehearsal Early 1984)" 14. "Rise of Satan (Rehearsal Early 1984)"
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Pre-death!!! Early Eighties Demos And Rehearsals! |
| | Description: | Death By Metal is an album by Mantas, released in 2012. Death By Metal includes a.o. the following tracks: â??Legion Of Doom -1st Version/Demoâ?, â??Mantas -1st Version/Demoâ?, â??Evil Dead -2nd Version/Demoâ?, â??Legion Of Doom -Rehearsal Early 1984â? and more. The album is a speed/thrash/death metal CD. - PRE-DEATH!!! EARLY EIGHTIES DEMOS AND REHEARSALS!This is where it all began. For the first time ever Chuck Schuldiner's pre-Death band Mantas' recordings have been officially collected into one fully authorized compilation. Death By Metal is the brutally raw sound of an entire genre being born out of the basement of Chuck Schuldiner's Florida home close to three decades ago. These are the earliest recordings of death metal legend, pioneer and groundbreaker Chuck Schuldiner absolutely ripping the face off of hordes of devotees worldwide. This is the first time that these recordings have been legitimately available since their original release as the Death By Metal demo tape (1984).Issued in a standard jewel case with clear tray, 12-page booklet and obi.
All tracks recorded in 1984 on Rick's Panasonic jam box in Florida.
Printed insert with liner notes, credits & band pictures included.
? &© 2012 Perseverance Holdings Ltd.
"Death By Metal" is a powerful CD release by Mantas, capturing the raw, formative energy of one of the most influential early extreme metal entities. As an anthology of the band's crucial demo era, this disc documents the transition from primitive, speed-driven aggression to the darker, more complex sound that would help shape the foundations of death metal. Expect rough, abrasive guitar tones, frantic riffing, and unpolished but intensely charismatic performances that embody the underground spirit of the early 1980s tape-trading scene. The tracks on "Death By Metal" are not about studio perfection, but about historical significance, atmosphere, and unfiltered heaviness, making this CD a must-have document for collectors and fans of extreme music history. The booklet, audio restoration, and overall presentation are typically handled with archival care, aiming to preserve the authentic feel of the original recordings while offering a listenable, cohesive package for today's audience.
Mantas, the band featured on this release, is a historically crucial name in metal's evolution. Emerging as an early incarnation of what would later become one of the genre's most pioneering forces, Mantas were among the first to push beyond traditional heavy and speed metal into something harsher, faster, and more sinister. Their early demo material circulated widely in the underground, influencing countless musicians and helping to set the aesthetic and musical blueprint for what fans would come to recognize as death metal. While raw and youthful, these recordings reveal the vision and intensity of musicians who were far ahead of their time, and whose legacy continues to be cited by bands and fans across the globe.
Relapse Records (Relapse Rec.) is renowned in the metal and heavy music community as a specialist label for extreme, boundary-pushing sounds. Since the early 1990s, Relapse has built a strong reputation for discovering, supporting, and reissuing key artists in death metal, grindcore, sludge, and experimental heavy music. The label is particularly respected for its high-quality reissues and archival releases: carefully remastered audio, extensive liner notes, and collector-friendly packaging are hallmarks of their catalogue. By releasing "Death By Metal," Relapse Rec. once again underlines its role as a curator of metal history, preserving important, hard-to-find recordings and making them accessible to new generations of listeners without compromising on authenticity or respect for the original material.
This CD edition of "Death By Metal" is therefore both an intense listening experience and a historical document. It will appeal to dedicated fans of early extreme metal, collectors of seminal demo recordings, and anyone interested in tracing how the death metal genre emerged from the underground. With Mantas' formative work presented under the care of Relapse Rec., this release stands as an essential piece in the puzzle of extreme music's evolution. | | | No. of tracks: |
14 |
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RR71332 |
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