What makes Bestial Devastation by Sepultura notable?

'Bestial Devastation' is significant for establishing Sepultura as a key player in the thrash metal movement emerging from Brazil. The EP garnered attention for its intense sound and later influenced a generation of metal bands in Latin America, contributing to the global recognition of Brazilian heavy music. Released on December 1, 1985, 'Bestial Devastation' was Sepultura's debut EP, marking their entry into the Brazilian metal scene. At this point, the band was still finding its identity, transitioning from their earlier influences to a more aggressive sound that would define their career. This release served as a precursor to their full-length album, 'Morbid Visions', which followed just a year later.

Who is Bestial Devastation for?

Bestial Devastation works well if you're into short energetic bursts throughout, frantic pace with relentless intensity and headbanging anthems for adrenaline seekers.

How many songs are on Bestial Devastation?

Bestial Devastation has 6 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Bestial Devastation

Sepultura · 1985

18 min · 6 tracks · death metal · thrash metal · alternative metal

Frenetic thrash riffs and guttural growls collide in a raw and uncompromising sonic assault.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short energetic bursts throughout
frantic pace with relentless intensity
headbanging anthems for adrenaline seekers
raw sound for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

prefer lengthy immersive experiences
seek melodic and soft sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on December 1, 1985, 'Bestial Devastation' was Sepultura's debut EP, marking their entry into the Brazilian metal scene. At this point, the band was still finding its identity, transitioning from their earlier influences to a more aggressive sound that would define their career. This release served as a precursor to their full-length album, 'Morbid Visions', which followed just a year later.
Stylistic neighbors: Soulfly· Pantera· Machine Head