Various: Sounds of the Dead 3-Way Split

Sounds of the Dead Records is quickly making a name for themselves. Royal Anguish begins this three-way split with their Shocking the Priest EP that was originally recorded in 1992. Many of you may remember seeing ads for this in Heaven's Metal back in the day. (That's early HM for you young ones). Don't dismiss this as dated music, as this is some solid death metal that deserved more of a chance in its day. Royal Anguish blazes through four tracks of brutal metal with some of the fastest blastbeats you'll hear. One listen to "Rest in Pieces" and you'll be hooked.

Soul of the Savior is next with their Farewell to the Flesh four song EP that was originally recorded in 2001. This group throws down some ferocious death metal that is sure to turn some heads. Sick vocals and monster riffs drip from these four songs. This is definitely a band to keep your eye on.

Tortured Conscience finishes up with their Face of God demo from 2001, along with a newly recorded bonus track from their upcoming full length. This stuff is massively brutal. The pace is lightening fast with some fantastic drumming and mega-low death vocals. They also throw in some cool samples on a couple songs.

This is one that death metal fans should seriously consider picking up. For more info, go to www.sotdrecords.com.

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[Sounds of the Dead / Matt Morrow]

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Various: Sounds of the Dead 3-Way Split

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