MACRODEX “Reborn Through Hate – Complete Recordings 1988-1990” Gatefold 2xLP+CD, ADVERSARY “Succumb To Death Metal” LP+CD, CEREBRUM “Vestiges Of An Evoked Past (1993-1994)” Gatefold 2xLP and ABSURDUS “The Ending Path (1993-1996)” LP preorders start NOW!!
After a month that will undoubtedly go down in F.O.A.D. history as one of the busiest and most challenging we’ve ever faced – with no less than 7 releases (!!) unleashed at the same time, two open-air festivals with our on-the-road store in full action, and our warehouse turned into an infernal furnace – we’re finally ready to present our last summer assault. Of course, F.O.A.D. never really takes a break, so once August is over we’ll immediately dive into another insane round of releases in September. If July buried you under a wheelbarrow full of the filthiest gore-death-grind imaginable, August shifts the focus towards slightly less extreme territory, but with exactly the same crushing level of heaviness, brutality and sonic devastation. This month’s four releases are entirely dedicated to the Scandinavian death metal golden era, covering the years 1988-1996 with two legendary Swedish acts and two outstanding Finnish hordes. The Swedish front features two long-awaited gems for true devotees of the genre: MACRODEX with the complete discography “Reborn Through Hate – Complete Recordings 1988-1990” Gatefold 2xLP+CD and ADVERSARY with the collection of their three outstanding demos, “Succumb To Death Metal” LP+CD. Moving over to Finland, we’ve chosen two bands that we’ve always considered highly deserving of a proper vinyl treatment, as until now they had only been reissued on CD. As lifelong analog fanatics ourselves, we simply couldn’t let that stand any longer. We’re talking about CEREBRUM with “Vestiges Of An Evoked Past (1993-1994)” Gatefold 2xLP and ABSURDUS with their complete demo collection “The Ending Path (1993-1996)” LP. To sum it up: MACRODEX “Reborn Through Hate – Complete Recordings 1988-1990” Gatefold 2xLP+CD, ADVERSARY “Succumb To Death Metal” LP+CD, CEREBRUM “Vestiges Of An Evoked Past (1993-1994)” Gatefold 2xLP and ABSURDUS “The Ending Path (1993-1996)” LP are all now available for preorder via www.scareystore.com, with an expected release date around August 17th.
As always, you can also find a limited-edition bundle that includes all 4 diehard vinyl versions, for those who want to buy them all at once at a discounted price. The bundle will be available at our discretion, we usually remove it once pre-orders close, so don’t miss out! Please keep in mind that August is traditionally a difficult month for postal services, with slower operations and days when couriers simply don’t collect shipments. We’ll do everything we can to process and ship your orders as quickly as possible, but we’d also like to repeat our usual reminder: please avoid last-minute requests to change items, addresses, personal details or any other kind of second thoughts. The golden rule is simple: once an order is placed, it’s placed. Also bear in mind that throughout August our F.O.A.D. on-the-road store will still be busy at two festivals: Party San Open Air in Germany and Frantic Fest in Italy – so our warehouse staff will occasionally be reduced. We kindly ask for your patience and please don’t bombard us with tracking requests before your order has actually shipped or with unnecessary emails asking for updates. The less time we spend answering avoidable messages, the faster and more efficiently we can prepare and ship everybody’s orders.
Here’s the detailed presentation of the apocalyptic quartet that makes up this latest F.O.A.D. campaign:
MACRODEX “Reborn though hate – Complete recordings 1988-1990” Gatefold 2xLP+CD (F.O.A.D. 434)
Brutal Swedish death-thrash from the frozen crypts of Eskilstuna!! A meticulously exhaustive collection featuring:
– All official demos
– The ultra-rare “Emasculation” rehearsal/demo (1988)
– Previously unreleased studio recordings
– Bonus rehearsal material
31 TRACKS with a total playing time of 100 minutes, fully restored and remastered from the original tapes! A savage assault of raw, aggressive death/thrash metal in the vein of early Sepultura or some of the other death/thrash metal acts starting to emerge in those years (fellow Swedes in Merciless are an example of that), while also drawing strong inspiration from the German thrash scene led by Kreator and Sodom. Macrodex combine ferocious songwriting with outstanding musicianship, topped off by Roger Petterson’s unmistakable snarling vocal delivery, perfectly matching the relentless aggression and intensity of the music. Includes extensive liner notes by Nicola Costantini (Encyclopedia Of Svensk Döds Metall), original fanzine excerpts, flyers and tape scans. Gatefold sleeve with 12 page booklet. For fans of NIHILIST, CREMATORY, MERCILESS and CARNAGE.
Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl (180g) limited to 200 copies
Diehard emerald green with black splatter vinyl (180g) limited to 100 copies
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ADVERSARY – “Succumb To Death Metal” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 435)
From the golden age of the Swedish Death Metal underground, emerging from Sandviken in the early ’90s, ADVERSARY released only three demos before disappearing into obscurity. In just a short span of time, they evolved from primitive beginnings into one of the most overlooked acts of the crushing Swedish Death Metal sound. Their final demo, “Remains Of An Art Forgotten”, was recorded at the legendary Sunlight Studio and features guest screams by Matti Kärki of DISMEMBER! Now F.O.A.D. Records resurrects their complete legacy… This LP+CD set includes:
- “The Blood Of Those Who Failed” (Demo 1990)
- “Beyond Death” (Demo 1991)”
- “Remains Of An Art Forgotten” (Demo 1991)
BONUS CD: All 3 demos plus Live in Sandviken, Sweden 1991 (a previously unreleased raw, brutal sounding live recording).
Comes with a 12-page booklet featuring an introduction by Nicola Costantini, author of “Encyclopedia Of Svensk Döds Metall”, plus original fanzine reviews, tape scans and archival material.
Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl (180g) limited to 200 copies
Diehard silver/white splatter vinyl (180g) limited to 100 copies
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CEREBRUM – “Vestiges Of An Evoked Past (1993-1994)” Gatefold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 413)
A forgotten chapter of Finnish Death Metal history… finally restored! Spawned in Turku in 1992, CEREBRUM remain one of the most overlooked names of Finland’s early ’90s Death Metal scene. Arriving just as many of their contemporaries were beginning to fade away or change direction, the band left behind a small yet remarkable body of work that perfectly captured the transition from uncompromising Old School Death Metal into darker, more melodic and progressive territories. Drawing inspiration from Death, Morbid Angel, Entombed, Carcass, Obituary and Xysma, while later embracing the adventurous spirit of Edge Of Sanity, Phlebotomized, Amorphis and Sentenced, Cerebrum crafted a sound that deserves to be rediscovered.
This Double LP includes:
- “Demo #1” (1993)
- “Grief” (1994)
- plus three unreleased tracks (1993).
Subtly remastered by Tuomas Virtanen from the original recordings. Housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket with LP2 Side D silk-screened, and enriched by a 20-page booklet featuring rare photos, original fanzine excerpts, tape scans and an extensive feature/interview by Olivier “Zoltar” Badin. Cover artwork and silkscreened art on side-D by acclaimed Finnish wizard Toni Hietomaa.
Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies
Diehard midnight blue vinyl limited to 100 copies
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ABSURDUS “The ending of the path 1993-1996” LP Split LP (F.O.A.D. 428)
Formed in 1992 in Kirkkonummi, Finland ABSURDUS forged a distinctive sound that blended haunting melodies with blackened Death Metal intensity, standing somewhere between the darkness of Belial, the melancholic atmosphere of the earliest Amorphis and Paradise Lost, and the memorable riffing of Sentenced. Long before their acclaimed debut album “No Heaven In Sight”, the band left behind three outstanding demos that perfectly captured the evolution of the Finnish scene during its most creative years. For the first time ever, F.O.A.D. Records collects the complete demo era on vinyl.
“Under The Never Setting Sun” – Demo 1993
“Flames” – Demo 1994
“Demo(n) 3” – Demo 1996
Comes with a full-color 16-page booklet featuring extensive band liner notes, original tape scans,
rare photos and archival material documenting the complete early history of the band.
Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies
Diehard silver on white swirl vinyl limited to 100 copies
