One of the earliest Death Metal album in Malaysia is now re-released in CD format for the first time (originally released in 1992). It is in due time since the cassette version (the only version when it was released) has long been out of print. Not only it serve the old fans but also new fans who were wondering how they sound like.
Unfortunately, the quality of the transfer is really bad. Really really bad. It is as if the transfer was done directly from an audio tape or mp3. This is too bad since the packaging is really good with 20 pages booklet cramped with old photos, interviews, biography and some kind words by of its fans from all over the world.
Other than that there is a bonus track, featuring new track from the band. Actually they were supposed to record new songs for a new release but I don't think it is going to happen the last time I chatted with the frontman, Jeff Ilias. Again, this is another bad news from the fan since the new track was quite decent. Not only it has the Jeff's signature growls (more mature) but it is also faster with all the aggressions intact (the fast chugging ala-Deicide). Oh well, not all that we planned come exactly as what we want.
Satu album yang saya anggap sebagai sejarah death metal Malaysia, walaupun tidak menekankan originality. Sayangnya produksi tidak dibuat dengan perfect bagi menandakan rilisan ini sebegitu kult.
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