Dutch death/doom metallers Asphyx have re-released their first two full length albums – 1991’s The Rack and 1992’s Last One On Earth on vinyl, out March 16, 2015 via Century Media Records.
ASPHYX vocalist Martin van Drunen has checked in with the following comment about these re-releases:
“Over the years Century Media has put out a lot of superb vinyl re-releases. Especially for that LP freak of today for whom it’s difficult, if not impossible, to find the originals. Even I couldn’t obtain everything as a young metalhead back in the days and therefore I am happy that labels do decide to re-release some sonic classics. And so is the case with these first two Asphyx albums. After the mauling “Death…The Brutal Way” and crushing “Deathhammer”, old and new Asphyx fans are now given the opportunity to add “The Rack” and “Last One On Earth” to their vinyl collection. Two outstanding re-releases by dedicated metalheads for loyal metalheads. Kept as close to the originals as possible, not only when it comes to the artwork of ancient master Axel Hermann, but also sound-wise these take you back to the early days of true Death Metal…and of Century Media as well! The band is proud of these milestones, as lots of the tracks are still and always will be played live with the intensity and volume Asphyx is so well-known for. So get your hands on these albums, and give ’em a deafening spin on your record player! Vinyl…The Brutal Way!”
Both vinyl editions orientate on the original pressings and feature the original covers. In contrast to previous CD or vinyl reissues, these 2015 editions do not contain remastered versions of The Rack and Last One On Earth. Both albums are based upon the original early 90’s recordings and were specially mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel / Temple Of Disharmony (Massacra, Dissection, Grave) in December 2014, allowing you to enjoy these classics in their authentic, original rawness. Death…the fuckin’ brutal way!
The band has upcoming live dates coming up.
Feb 21: Blastfest – Bergen (Norway)
Feb 28: Rock In Szcecin – Szcecin (Poland)
Mar 14: Euskal Assault Festival – Durango (Spain)
Apr 04: The Dome / Doom Over London V – London (UK)
Apr 17: Traffic Club – Rome (Italy)
Apr 18: Circolo Colony – Brescia (Italy)
Apr 25: Boveda – Barcelona (Spain)
May 16: Steelfest – Hyvinkää (Finland)
Jun 06: Out & Loud Festival – Geiselwind (Germany)
Jul 18: Bang Your Head Festival – Balingen (Germany)
Aug 06: Brutal Assault Open Air – Jaromer (Czech Republic)
Aug 07: Party.San Open Air – Schlotheim (Germany)
Sep 12: Death Feast – Andernach (Germany)
ASPHYX line-up:
Martin van Drunen – Vocals
Paul Baayens – Guitars
Alwin Zuur – Bass
Stefan Hüskens – Drums