10. "The Quest For Absurdity (Live In Holland 1991)"
11. "Vermin (Live in Holland 1991)"
12. "Evocation (Live in Holland 1991)"
13. "Diabolical Existence (Live In Holland 1991)"
14. "One to a nameless grave (Live in Holland 1991)"
15. "The Sickening Dwell (Live In Holland 1991)"
16. "Wasteland Of Terror (Live In Holland 1991)"
17. "Pages in blood (Live in Holland 1991)"
18. "The Rack (Live In Holland 1991)"
19. "Rite of shades (Live in Holland 1991)"
20. "Crush The Cenotaph (Live In Holland 1991)"
Extra-Infos:
Incl. 11 Bonus Tracks
Description:
Rack by Asphyx, released 29 September 2006, includes the following tracks: "Diabolical Existence", "Wasteland Of Terror", "Ode To A Nameless Grave", "The Rack" and more.
This version of Rack comes as a 1xCD. - INCL. 11 BONUS TRACKS
The Rack defines the word Brutality with it's chainsaw sounding guitars and sick vocals which sounds like vocalist Martin Van Drunen is being tortured during the recording of this CD. Contains 11 Live bonus tracks 1991. (2007)
"The Rack" is the crushing debut full-length album by Dutch death-doom legends Asphyx, presented here in the classic CD format by Century Media. Originally emerging in the early 1990s underground, this record is celebrated for its relentless, downtuned riffing, cavernous vocals and a suffocating atmosphere that fuses old-school death metal brutality with bleak, doom-laden tempos. Tracks build from ominous, slow passages into explosive assaults, capturing the raw, uncompromising sound that made Asphyx a cult name among extreme metal fans.
The album's songwriting focuses on dark, apocalyptic themes, war, decay and human suffering, underlined by crushing guitar walls and a grim, organic production that preserves the authenticity of the early death metal era. "The Rack" is widely regarded as one of the band's most essential releases and a key reference point for fans of old-school death and death-doom, appealing both to longtime followers and to listeners discovering Asphyx's uncompromising style for the first time.
Asphyx formed in the late 1980s and quickly became one of the leading names in European death-doom. Over the years, they have built a loyal international fan base with a series of respected albums and a reputation for powerful, no-frills live performances. Their work has influenced countless younger bands in the extreme metal scene and solidified their status as enduring veterans of the genre.
The CD edition by Century Media underscores the label's long-standing role as one of the most important institutions in heavy music. Known for supporting groundbreaking metal and hard rock artists worldwide, Century Media has helped bring many underground acts to a broader audience while maintaining a strong connection to the scene's roots. With "The Rack" on CD, listeners receive a durable, collectible format that preserves this landmark album in a way that honors its raw energy and historic significance within death metal.
Not a bad debut by one of the best death metal bands from the Netherlands
Vladislav M. - 07/Nov/2019
An album sounds like a nuclear bomb detonating. Of the early albums - in my opinion this is the strongest, although it was recorded in just a couple of days. Edition with bonuses in the form of live tracks, sounding no less interesting than the original recording. I prefer the anniversary re-release of the album with a bonus disc with cover versions.
Paulos K. - 26/Dec/2017
This album is so much brutal!After leaving "pestilence"the holy monster called Martin Van Drunen joined Asphyx and the result was that monstrosity!Savage... From the beginning till the end!
Vladimir M. - 02/Oct/2016
First Asphyx album and it is really great death metal. Without blast beats, just speed, fluid and adrenaline songs. Highly recommended if you like Pestilence.
Andrej B. - 24/Nov/2013
Raw, classical death metal. Rotation of hard slow melodies with fast riffs always recognizable and became their own attribute.
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