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8715392242328

Agony

Oppressor

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Format: LP

Cat No: HHR202423LP

Release Date:  27 July 2024

Label:  Hammerheart Records / Napalm Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8715392242311

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  

Release Date:  09 August 2024

Label:  Hammerheart Records / Napalm Records

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  8715392242328

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  

  • Description

    A must have in the history of American Death Metal remastered! First time on vinyl!
    Chicago's iconic technical Death Metal band Oppressor was formed in 1991 by bassist/vocalist Tim King and guitarist Adam Zadel, soon adding guitarist Jim Stopper and
    drummer Tom Schofield. Oppressor is reformed and has started playing live again!
    Oppressor recorded two demo's... and their second demo, 1993's "As Blood Flows", got them signed in 1993. This demo was seen a very strong release, clocking in
    over 30 minutes and with a decent production. Released the following year was the band's debut album, "Solstice of Oppression" which was supported by heavy touring, but
    Oppressor's label went went bankrupt soon after.
    To keep their name in the public ear, Oppressor released a half-live/half-studio compilation called "European Oppression Live/As Blood Flows", live material collected from their
    European support tour for their debut and studio material consisting of the band's 1993 "As Blood Flows" demo in its entirety.
    They eventually hooked up with Olympic Recordings, which released their second studio album, "Agony", in 1996. Featuring more structured compositions, and an improved
    production, the album became the group's breakthrough, and ultimately allowed them to expand their audience after securing the opening slot on one of Cannibal Corpse's
    American tours.
    Pure early 90's US Death Metal that fits in with the likes of Suffocation, Broken Hope, Gorguts, Cryptopsy and Immolation. Raw, primitive, brutal, in your face youthful US Death
    Metal, as it was and will never be again!

    Description

    A must have in the history of American Death Metal remastered! First time on vinyl!
    Chicago's iconic technical Death Metal band Oppressor was formed in 1991 by bassist/vocalist Tim King and guitarist Adam Zadel, soon adding guitarist Jim Stopper and
    drummer Tom Schofield. Oppressor is reformed and has started playing live again!
    Oppressor recorded two demo's... and their second demo, 1993's "As Blood Flows", got them signed in 1993. This demo was seen a very strong release, clocking in
    over 30 minutes and with a decent production. Released the following year was the band's debut album, "Solstice of Oppression" which was supported by heavy touring, but
    Oppressor's label went went bankrupt soon after.
    To keep their name in the public ear, Oppressor released a half-live/half-studio compilation called "European Oppression Live/As Blood Flows", live material collected from their
    European support tour for their debut and studio material consisting of the band's 1993 "As Blood Flows" demo in its entirety.
    They eventually hooked up with Olympic Recordings, which released their second studio album, "Agony", in 1996. Featuring more structured compositions, and an improved
    production, the album became the group's breakthrough, and ultimately allowed them to expand their audience after securing the opening slot on one of Cannibal Corpse's
    American tours.
    Pure early 90's US Death Metal that fits in with the likes of Suffocation, Broken Hope, Gorguts, Cryptopsy and Immolation. Raw, primitive, brutal, in your face youthful US Death
    Metal, as it was and will never be again!

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Gone
      • 2. Suffersystem
      • 3. In Exile
      • 4. Passage
      • 5. Valley of Thorns

      Side 2

      • 1. Re-define
      • 2. Sea of Tears
      • 3. I Am Darkness
      • 4. Carnal Voyage

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Gone
      • 2. Suffersystem
      • 3. In Exile
      • 4. Passage
      • 5. Valley of Thorns
      • 6. Re-define
      • 7. Sea of Tears
      • 8. I Am Darkness
      • 9. Carnal Voyage

      Disc 2

      • 1. And the Angel Fell (Live)
      • 2. Seasons (Live)
      • 3. As Blood Flows (Live)
      • 4. Eclipse Into Eternity (Live)
      • 5. I Am Darkness (Live)
      • 6. Human Sacrifice (’95 Version)
      • 7. Looks That Kill
      • 8. Over the Mountain
      • 9. I Am Darkness (Demo)
      • 10. Valley of Thorns (Demo)