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The Rack

Asphyx

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Format Details: Anniversary Edition

Release Date:  17 November 2017

Label:  Century Media Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  889854861421

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  Doom Metal  

Release Date:  17 November 2017

Label:  Century Media Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  889854861513

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  Doom Metal  

  • Description

    Celebrating not only 3 decades of ASPHYX but also +25 years of the release of their legendary “The Rack” debut, this special and limited edition anniversary release showcases both the original version of the groundbreaking album, but also the entire record in original sequence with its songs covered by underground companions and talented newcomers as bonus. This exclusive bonus compilation includes versions by Dan Swanö (SE), Grave (SE), Desaster (DE), Skeletal Remains (US), Coffins (JP), Deserted Fear (DE), Hooded Menace (FI), Entrails (SE) and Purgatory (DE). Additionally, “The Rack - Anniversary Edition” for the first time ever unveils the album’s complete and previously unseen original cover artwork piece by Axel Hermann as well as also liner notes by the longtime visual collaborator of the group. The release of “The Rack - Anniversary Edition” is limited to a total of 5,000 copies (2,000 in the 2LP format in various vinyl colours and 3,000 in the 2CD format) and will come out on November 17th, 2017, right in time for the band’s two special sold-out Anniversary shows (November 18 & 19 at the Turock venue in Essen, Germany), where the complete ASPHYX line-up family tree will be making special appearances and making sure this will be a weekend to remember…if you know to appreciate the old school Death Metal ways!!!

    Description

    Celebrating not only 3 decades of ASPHYX but also +25 years of the release of their legendary “The Rack� debut, this special and limited edition anniversary release showcases both the original version of the groundbreaking album, but also the entire record in original sequence with its songs covered by underground companions and talented newcomers as bonus. This exclusive bonus compilation includes versions by Dan Swanö (SE), Grave (SE), Desaster (DE), Skeletal Remains (US), Coffins (JP), Deserted Fear (DE), Hooded Menace (FI), Entrails (SE) and Purgatory (DE). Additionally, “The Rack - Anniversary Edition� for the first time ever unveils the album’s complete and previously unseen original cover artwork piece by Axel Hermann as well as also liner notes by the longtime visual collaborator of the group. The release of “The Rack - Anniversary Edition� is limited to a total of 5,000 copies (2,000 in the 2LP format in various vinyl colours and 3,000 in the 2CD format) and will come out on November 17th, 2017, right in time for the band’s two special sold-out Anniversary shows (November 18 & 19 at the Turock venue in Essen, Germany), where the complete ASPHYX line-up family tree will be making special appearances and making sure this will be a weekend to remember…if you know to appreciate the old school Death Metal ways!!!

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Quest Of Absurdity (remastered 2017)
      • 2. Vermin (remastered 2017)
      • 3. Diabolical Existence (remastered 2017)
      • 4. Evocation (remastered 2017)
      • 5. Wasteland Of Terror (remastered 2017)
      • 6. The Sickening Dwell (remastered 2017)
      • 7. Ode To A Nameless Grave (remastered 2017)
      • 8. Pages In Blood (remastered 2017)
      • 9. The Rack (remastered 2017)

      Disc 2

      • 1. The Quest Of Absurdity
      • 2. Vermin
      • 3. Diabolical Existence
      • 4. Evocation
      • 5. Wasteland Of Terror
      • 6. The Sickening Dwell
      • 7. Ode To A Nameless Grave
      • 8. Pages In Blood
      • 9. The Rack

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Quest Of Absurdity (remastered 2017)
      • 2. Vermin (remastered 2017)
      • 3. Diabolical Existence (remastered 2017)
      • 4. Evocation (remastered 2017)
      • 5. Wasteland Of Terror (remastered 2017)
      • 6. The Sickening Dwell (remastered 2017)
      • 7. Ode To A Nameless Grave (remastered 2017)
      • 8. Pages In Blood (remastered 2017)
      • 9. The Rack (remastered 2017)

      Disc 2

      • 1. The Quest Of Absurdity
      • 2. Vermin
      • 3. Diabolical Existence
      • 4. Evocation
      • 5. Wasteland Of Terror
      • 6. The Sickening Dwell
      • 7. Ode To A Nameless Grave
      • 8. Pages In Blood
      • 9. The Rack