MORBID SAINT Swallowed by Hell LP death exodus thrash slayer tankard SOD DRI

Description: Brand new and sealed LP. Imported from Germany (High Roller Records). MORBID SAINTSwallowed by Hell LP YELLOW VINYL High Roller Records, 2nd pressing, transparent yellow vinyl, ltd 200, insert, download card, In a way, it is quite sensational to see another MORBID SAINT album released at this point in time, meaning more than 30 years after their second LP “Destruction System” was recorded but not finished, only to be officially published recently. However, the prospect of delivering new music in their own unique death/thrash metal style was one of the main reasons why the core members reunited in 2010 in the first place. During its initial run from 1984 to ’94, the band wasn’t even close to having the final word, especially with regards to their seminal first record “Spectrum of Death” (1990). “Swallowed By Hell” was born from a remote creative exchange, with ideas being bounced back and forth between all members to create a ten-track barrage of extreme metal like it’s become rare these days – utterly punishing yet musically sophisticated, pushing limits but not for its own sake, and topped off by an artwork from the iconic Ed Repka (Death, Megadeth). Recorded at The Belle City Sound Company by Chris Djuricic (Num Skull, Disinter) with finishing touches put on at Chernobyl Studios by Scott Elliott, “Swallowed By Hell” reeks of the old school but plants its feet firmly on contemporary ground. “This is the best line-up we could ask for,” guitarist and co-founder Jim Fergades says. “We now welcome all opportunities, and depending on which ones come our way, you never know what may happen…” Andreas Schiffmann Morbid Saint – Swallowed By Hell Track listing: 01] Rise From The Ashes 02] Swallowed By Hell 03] Bloody Floors 04] Burn Pit 05] Fear Incarnate 06] Fuck Them All 07] Bleed Them Dry 08] Pine Tuxedo 09] Killer Instinct 10] Psychosis Line-up: Pat Lind - vocals Jim Fergades - guitar Jay Visser - guitar Bob Zabel - bass DJ Bagemehl - drums --- Pat Lind - vocalsJay Visser - guitarJim Fergades - guitarBob Zabel - bassDJ Bagemehl - drums 01 Rise from the Ashes02 Swallowed by Hell03 Bloody Floors04 Burn Pit05 Fear Incarnate06 Fuck Them All07 Bleed Them Dry08 Pine Tuxedo09 Killer Instinct10 Psychosis In a way, it is quite sensational to see another MORBID SAINT album released at this point in time, meaning more than 30 years after their second LP “Destruction System” was recorded but not finished, only to be officially published recently. Then again, “Swallowed By Hell” doesn’t exactly come out of the blue… In fact, the prospect of delivering new music in their own unique death/thrash metal style was one of the main reasons why the core members reunited in 2010 (and above all, stayed together) in the first place. During its initial run from 1984 to ’94, the band wasn’t even close to having the final word, especially with regards to their seminal first record “Spectrum of Death” (1990). “We started writing the new songs in early to mid 2022,” guitarist and co-founder Jim Fergades says. “There are a few older ideas, but for the most part, it’s fresh stuff. We felt the song ‘Swallowed By Hell’ summarized the underlying theme of the entire material, so it became the title track. There are many different evils in the world today – and many, many ways for us to be consumed by that evil.” “Swallowed By Hell” was born from a remote creative exchange, with ideas being bounced back and forth between all members, who steadily improved and built on them to create a ten-track barrage of extreme metal like it’s become rare these days – utterly punishing yet musically sophisticated, pushing limits but not for its own sake, and topped off by an artwork from the iconic Ed Repka (Death, Megadeth). “The group is much more focused now that we are all older,” Jim relates with respect to the album’s direction and feel, which evoke the qualities of their debut without giving the impression of a cheap rehash. “All of us strive to compliment each other musically to make sure this is the best product we can deliver to our fans with no exceptions.” Recorded at The Belle City Sound Company by Chris Djuricic (Num Skull, Disinter) with finishing touches put on at Chernobyl Studios by Scott Elliott, “Swallowed By Hell” reeks of the old school – think Demolition Hammer, Sadus, Devastation – but plants its feet firmly on contemporary ground. Which is not just promotional drivel either: “We have learned how fortunate we are to have each other and don’t take our companionship for granted,” Jim concludes. “This is a great group of guys, the best line-up we could ask for, and I’m very honoured to be able to make music with them. We now welcome all opportunities, and depending on which ones come our way, you never know what may happen…”Andreas Schiffmann --- High Roller Records, transparent red vinyl, ltd 400, insert, download card, In a way, it is quite sensational to see another MORBID SAINT album released at this point in time, meaning more than 30 years after their second LP “Destruction System” was recorded but not finished, only to be officially published recently. However, the prospect of delivering new music in their own unique death/thrash metal style was one of the main reasons why the core members reunited in 2010 in the first place. During its initial run from 1984 to ’94, the band wasn’t even close to having the final word, especially with regards to their seminal first record “Spectrum of Death” (1990). “Swallowed By Hell” was born from a remote creative exchange, with ideas being bounced back and forth between all members to create a ten-track barrage of extreme metal like it’s become rare these days – utterly punishing yet musically sophisticated, pushing limits but not for its own sake, and topped off by an artwork from the iconic Ed Repka (Death, Megadeth). Recorded at The Belle City Sound Company by Chris Djuricic (Num Skull, Disinter) with finishing touches put on at Chernobyl Studios by Scott Elliott, “Swallowed By Hell” reeks of the old school but plants its feet firmly on contemporary ground. “This is the best line-up we could ask for,” guitarist and co-founder Jim Fergades says. “We now welcome all opportunities, and depending on which ones come our way, you never know what may happen…” Andreas Schiffmann Morbid Saint – Swallowed By Hell Track listing: 01] Rise From The Ashes 02] Swallowed By Hell 03] Bloody Floors 04] Burn Pit 05] Fear Incarnate 06] Fuck Them All 07] Bleed Them Dry 08] Pine Tuxedo 09] Killer Instinct 10] Psychosis Line-up: Pat Lind - vocals Jim Fergades - guitar Jay Visser - guitar Bob Zabel - bass DJ Bagemehl - drums Full disclosure: I did not expect Morbid Saint’s first proper post-reunion album ‘Swallowed by Hell’ to be anywhere near as good as it is. Thrashers their age often end up sounding tired or neutered by modern production techniques, and given the fact that Morbid Saint is known primarily for its vicious, annihilating type of thrash metal, those were my expectations. The fact that it’s housed in an album cover that looks like Ed Repka parodizing himself did not bode well either. Surprisingly though, ‘Swallowed by Hell’ is one of the better thrash metal comeback albums, celebrating Morbid Saint’s past without being held hostage by it. Morbid Saint’s debut album ‘Spectrum of Death’ is about as extreme thrash metal can get without moving into death metal territory. ‘Swallowed by Hell’ does sound a bit more controlled. But to be fair, hints of that could already be found on their sophomore ‘Destruction System’, which was recorded in the early nineties, though not released until much later. The tempos are generally high, the riffing is precise, and when the music does slow down, it is still upper mid-tempo stuff rather than the terrible breakdowns thrash bands desperately trying to keep up with the times are attempting. Of course, a track with the title ‘Rise from the Ashes’ needs to open up an album with this background. But apart from its appropriate title, the song is the perfect way to kick off proceedings musically as well. The riffs that I wish were on Sadus’ recent album are actually there in spades and Pad Lind’s vocals are another thing that exceed my expectations. He traded his Don Doty-inspired vomit-growl for something that sounds a bit higher and more hardcore-tinged, not unlike Sacrifice’s Rob Urbinati. An improvement, in my opinion, as it adds to the treble-heavy abrasiveness of the album’s overall sound. From then on, it’s a never-ending onslaught of tight, propulsive riffs and excellent drumming by relative newcomer DJ Bagemehl. And yet, ‘Swallowed by Hell’ features enough variation to remain interesting for most of its runtime. ‘Burn Pit’ and ‘Pine Tuxedo’ were immediate favorites of mine. The former due to its surprisingly aggressive guitar harmonies and relentless intensity, the latter because of its relatively epic nature, sounding like traditional heavy metal on a murdering rampage, with some really cool lead guitar work to boot. Other highlights include the dynamic ‘Fear Incarnate’, the sneakily clever ‘Bloody Floors’ and the blunt, effective title track. Sure, ‘Swallowed by Hell’ is not without its flaws. Forty-seven minutes is a bit long for an album this incessantly intense, especially when a handful of songs doesn’t hold up. ‘Bleed Them Dry’, for instance, has an incredible chorus, but not much else going for it. As a whole, however, ‘Swallowed by Hell’ is much better than it has any right to be, and many of Morbid Saint’s peers could learn a lesson or three from the album. Morbid Saint proves that it’s perfectly possible for an older thrash metal band to write material that doesn’t sound the least bit dated without alienating your fans. For that alone, this album deserves all the praise it can get. Recommended tracks: ‘Pine Tuxedo’, ‘Rise from the Ashes’, ‘Burn Pit’

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Artist: Death, Destruction, Kreator, Metallica, Morbid Angel, Morbid Saint, Obituary, Sepultura, Slayer, Sodom, The Ramones, Witchfinder General, Protector, razor, sacrifice, midnight, ramones, entombed, deicide

Speed: 33 RPM

Record Label: high roller

Release Title: Swallowed by Hell

Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve

Color: Yellow

Material: Vinyl

Inlay Condition: Mint (M)

Edition: Anniversary Edition, Anthology, Collector's Edition

Type: LP

Record Grading: Mint (M)

Format: Record

Release Year: 2024