Description: BRAND NEW, SEALED MALEVOLENT CREATION - RETRIBUTION LP BLUE VINYL, LIMITED!!!! photos are stock images imported from France's LISTENABLE RECORDS MALEVOLENT CREATION is an American death metal band formed in Buffalo, New York in 1987 and moved to Florida in 1988.Florida has produced some of the most powerful and devastating death metal of all time with acts like OBITUARY, DEICIDE and DEATH, and amongst them was MALEVOLENT CREATION. Their albums feature some of the most groundbreaking playing and screaming ever. Now available again in exclusive limited edition colored vinyls, all wrapped up with the original amazing classic artwork drawn by the legendary Dan Sea Grave, Those three are absolutely mandatory in any death / thrash metal connoisseur collection !.Release date : 25/10/2024 "MALEVOLENT CREATION have been so criminally underrated that it really does seems criminal."(Metal Archives)Landing a deal with Roadrunner Records and helping to develop the "Florida Death Metal" sound. In 1991 their debut album, "The Ten Commandments" became something of a landmark in the death metal underground, expanding on the early work of bands like SLAYER, KREATOR, POSSESSED, OBITUARY and DEATH. "The Ten Commandments is an excellent example of high quality death metal." - Sputnikmusic.comAlso produced by Scott Burns, released in April 1992 and built on a relentless riffage madness, following and second album "Retribution" is often hailed as one of the best and most definitive death metal albums of all time.Keeping up with the insane velocity of their previous material, "Stilborn" was released in October 1993, often criticized for its sterile production, it could be now regarded as a collection gathering some of the wildest and catchiest compositions the band has ever written. An Essential Florida death metal gem once again !."RETRIBUTION" TRACKLISTING :Side a :1. "Eve of the Apocalypse" 4:212. "Systematic Execution" 3:283. "Slaughter of Innocence" 3:444. "Coronation of Our Domain" 5:06Side b :5. "No Flesh Shall Be Spared" 4:266. "The Coldest Survive" 3:177. "Monster" 2:408. "Mindlock" 3:069. "Iced" 3:58 LINE UP :Brett Hoffman - vocalsPhil Fasciana - rhythm guitarJeff Juszkiewicz - lead guitarJason Blachowicz - bassMark Simpson - drums Malevolent Creation – Retribution (1992)Malevolent Creation’s second album, Retribution, released in 1992 through Roadrunner Records, is a ferocious follow-up to their debut, The Ten Commandments. While retaining the aggressive death metal foundation of their debut, Retribution demonstrates a sharper focus on technical precision, sophisticated songwriting, and dynamic brutality. This record solidified Malevolent Creation as one of the most consistent and relentless forces in the burgeoning death metal scene of the early '90s. Musical StyleRetribution builds upon the blend of death and thrash metal found on their debut, adding more intricate riffing, complex arrangements, and diverse tempos. The album is characterized by its blistering speed, razor-sharp guitar work, thunderous drums, and Brett Hoffmann’s commanding vocal performance. The intensity is palpable, making this album an essential piece of death metal’s evolution. Key Tracks"Eve of the Apocalypse" A classic opening track that sets a relentless tone with pummeling riffs and intense drumming."Slaughter of Innocence" Showcases the band’s ability to balance technicality and brutality with memorable riffs."Coronation of Our Domain" An epic track featuring intricate guitar solos and devastating rhythm work."No Flesh Shall Be Spared" A fan favorite with unrelenting aggression and an anthemic chorus."Monster" A slower, crushing track that highlights the band’s dynamic range."Mindlock" Features rapid tempo shifts and one of Hoffmann’s most intense vocal performances."Iced" A blistering closer that encapsulates the raw energy and precision of the album.Band LineupThe lineup for Retribution sees the band at their most cohesive: Brett Hoffmann – VocalsPhil Fasciana – GuitarsRob Barrett – GuitarsJason Blachowicz – BassAlex Marquez – DrumsRob Barrett’s addition to the lineup brought more intricate riffing and expanded the band’s technical repertoire, while Alex Marquez’s drumming injected additional complexity and speed into the music. ProductionRetribution was produced by Scott Burns at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida. Known for his work with bands like Death, Obituary, and Morbid Angel, Burns’ production adds clarity and weight to the album, ensuring every instrument is perfectly balanced amidst the chaos. LegacyRetribution is often hailed as one of Malevolent Creation’s finest works and a quintessential death metal release. Tracks like "Eve of the Apocalypse" and "Slaughter of Innocence" remain staples in the band’s live sets, and the album is celebrated for its unrelenting aggression and technical finesse. It cemented the band’s status as pioneers in the death metal genre. Album ArtworkThe sinister artwork, featuring a desolate and hellish landscape, reflects the album’s themes of destruction, chaos, and mortality, enhancing its overall atmosphere. 50 Similar ArtistsObituary (The End Complete)Deicide (Legion)Cannibal Corpse (Butchered at Birth)Morbid Angel (Blessed Are the Sick)Death (Leprosy)Suffocation (Effigy of the Forgotten)Vader (De Profundis)Immolation (Dawn of Possession)Monstrosity (Millennium)Pestilence (Testimony of the Ancients)Sinister (Diabolical Summoning)Grave (You'll Never See...)Dismember (Indecent & Obscene)Bolt Thrower (The IVth Crusade)Asphyx (Last One on Earth)Benediction (The Grand Leveller)Hypocrisy (Osculum Obscenum)Atrocity (Todessehnsucht)Nocturnus (Thresholds)Broken Hope (The Bowels of Repugnance)Pungent Stench (Been Caught Buttering)Necrophagia (Holocausto de la Morte)Autopsy (Mental Funeral)Carnage (Dark Recollections)Edge of Sanity (Unorthodox)Unleashed (Shadows in the Deep)Darkthrone (Soulside Journey)Demigod (Slumber of Sullen Eyes)Convulse (World Without God)Sorcery (Bloodchilling Tales)Decapitated (The Negation)Vital Remains (Forever Underground)Vomitory (Revelation Nausea)Disincarnate (Dreams of the Carrion Kind)Severe Torture (Feasting on Blood)Abhorrence (Completely Vulgar)Angelcorpse (Exterminate)Krisiun (Apocalyptic Revelation)Behemoth (Pandemonic Incantations)Cryptopsy (None So Vile)Hate Eternal (King of All Kings)Incantation (Mortal Throne of Nazarene)Bloodbath (Nightmares Made Flesh)Deeds of Flesh (Path of the Weakening)Deranged (High on Blood)Fleshgod Apocalypse (Oracles)Nile (Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka)Suffocation (Pierced from Within)Malevolent Creation (Stillborn)Dissection (Storm of the Light’s Bane)Retribution remains a milestone in Malevolent Creation’s discography, representing a perfect blend of unrelenting ferocity and technical sophistication, securing its place as a cornerstone of death metal history.
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Artist: Carcass, Celtic Frost, Death, Destruction, Gorguts, Kreator, Malevolent Creation, Megadeth, Metallica, Morbid Angel, Morbid Saint, Napalm Death, Obituary, Pantera, Sarcófago, Sepultura, Slayer, Sodom, nailbomb, sadus, death angel, power trip, whiplash, pestilence, entombed, suffocation
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: Listenable Records
Release Title: Retribution
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Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Color: Blue
Duration: LP
Material: Vinyl
Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
Edition: Anniversary Edition, Collector's Edition, Deluxe Edition, Numbered Edition
Type: LP
Format: Vinyl
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)
Release Year: 2024
Record Size: 12"
Style: Death Metal, Speed & Trash Metal
Genre: Rock
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
