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Bloodred Massacre

Fleshcrawl · 1997

33 min · 9 tracks · death metal

Brutal riffs and guttural vocals collide in a relentless exploration of death and decay.

Why this album works

The album is noteworthy for its raw production quality and has been influential within the German death metal scene. It helped to elevate Fleshcrawl's status, contributing to a growing fanbase that appreciated their relentless approach to songwriting and performance.
Best for
relentless exploration of decay steady mid-tempo progression front-loaded intensity and aggression
Context
Released in 1997, 'Bloodred Massacre' was Fleshcrawl’s third studio album, following their acclaimed record 'Descend into the Eternal' from 1996. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the death metal scene, refining their brutal sound and gaining recognition for their thematic intensity.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Blasphemy· Impiety

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hellspawn Standout 3:51
  • 2 Dark Dimension 4:39
  • 3 Bloodred Massacre Standout 3:42
  • 4 Awaiting the End 5:21
  • 5 The Messenger 3:03
  • 6 Through the Veil of Dawn 2:58
  • 7 Necrophiliac Standout 3:40
  • 8 Beyond Belief 5:08
  • 9 Slaughter at Dawn 1:29

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