FDA REKOTZ
2012
Self-Release (Original Cover)Skeletal Remains (a cool band name that I'm surprised hasn't been used before by are a rather young band. Formed in 2011 (and originally called Anthropophagy before the name change) this Whittier, California four-piece released a limited run demo the same year. The 4 track demo tape was handed out to friends and fans and would have been a hard item to track down if not for FDA REKOZ. Granted, this is also a limited run as well so if you plan on picking up this instant classic it would be well advised to do so a.s.a.p. What makes this 2011 re-issue (with an new layout to boot!) such a hot ticket item? Well, the demo cassette (which is limited to 166 hand-numbered copies and comes with a Skeletal Remains outdoor sticker for all the kiddos out there) is full-on Pestilence worship. Heck, the band even pulls off a pretty sweet Pestilence cover ("Chronic Infection") to showcase their love-affair with the Dutch death metal act. Along with Pestilence there is a little bit of appreciation shown to the forefathers of the movement (Death of course!) along with Morgoth. Those looking for old-school charm will find plenty to love about this 4-track demo and if this is any indication of the what awaits (as far as future products from this California death metal band) fans once a proper full-length album is (hopefully) released one can only drool over the prospect. Find out more below.
I read another review this one mentioning the band's love of Pestilence. That's fine by me. Pestilience were one of my favorite early death metal bands and if a young act wants to be influenced by them all the power to them.
ReplyDeleteI loved Pestilence as well. They were leaders of the scene and every bit as good as they were hyped to be.
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