: The Worst () 1: The End (Intro) (1:16) 2: The Worst (6:24) 3: Army Of The Damned (The Prozacs Generation) (4:34) 4: God Bless The Whores (7:27) 5: Plunged In Blood (4:30) 6: Satanic Lust (3:36) 7: The Necrophiliac (6:11) 8: Shave Your Heads (3:32) 9: Purification Process (3:39) : Crust () 10: Sonic Images Of The New Millenium Decay (1:55) 11: Day Of The Dead (3:39) 12: F.O.M.B.M (Fuck Off Melodic Black Metal) (2:54) 13: Crust (3:12)
Description:
Tracks 1 to 9 were originally released as [m=579909] album.
Tracks 10 to 13 were originally released as the [m=451213] EP.
Exclusively distributed in de USA by Greyhaze Records
"The Worst" is a CD release by the Brazilian extreme metal band Sarcófago, issued by the cult label Cogumelo Records. The album captures a raw, uncompromising blend of black, death and thrash metal, marked by aggressively down-tuned guitars, relentless drumming and harsh, confrontational vocals. Stylistically, "The Worst" stands out through its colder, more stripped-down sound, with compact song structures and an emphasis on atmosphere and intensity rather than technical showmanship. The production is deliberately abrasive, underlining the band's nihilistic, anti-conformist attitude and giving the record a stark, underground authenticity that continues to appeal to extreme metal devotees.
As a listening experience, this CD is aimed at fans who value extremity, speed and darkness over accessibility. The tracks move between fast blastbeat-driven assaults and heavier mid-tempo passages, always keeping a grim, hostile tone. Lyrically, the album explores themes such as blasphemy, personal and social decay, hatred and opposition to religious and moral dogmas, which are typical for Sarcófago's oeuvre and for the early South American extreme metal scene. "The Worst" is therefore often appreciated as a document of a specific era: the mid-90s, when Brazilian underground metal was pushing boundaries and setting standards for future generations of extreme bands.
Sarcofago are regarded as one of the pioneering forces of Brazilian extreme metal and have had a lasting influence on both black and death metal worldwide. Emerging from the same fertile scene that gave birth to other key bands from Belo Horizonte, they became known for their radical sound, provocative imagery and uncompromising stance. Their early work, especially in the late 1980s and early 1990s, is frequently cited by musicians around the globe as an inspiration for the development of more aggressive and chaotic styles. While they never aimed at mainstream success, Sarcofago have earned a legendary status in underground circles, with their releases considered essential reference points for collectors and connoisseurs of extreme music.
Cogumelo Records, the label behind this CD edition, is one of Brazil's most important and longest-running metal labels. Originating from the pioneering record store and tape-trading network in Belo Horizonte, Cogumelo became a central hub for the emerging Brazilian metal underground. Over the years, the label has released numerous influential albums and demos from key bands in thrash, death and black metal, helping to define the sound and identity of the country's extreme scene. Thanks to its commitment to authenticity and its close connection to the underground, Cogumelo is widely respected by fans and musicians alike and is associated with some of the most significant and groundbreaking releases in Brazilian metal history.
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