PESSIMIST

The first compilation album by cult American Death Metal band.
In existence since 1993 with just three albums to its name, the band has been slaving away in the Underground to little reward. And here we have a collection of demos, rare and previously unreleased tracks, early demos and live studio tracks, including cover versions of songs from Possessed, Kreator, Megadeth and Death, which unable to be excreted elsewhere. And it’s a fairly enjoyable slice of the Pessimist pie!
Pessimist line-up includes former member of Death, as well as Vital Remains, Monstrosity and Angelcorpse members!
Enhanced CD features videos, live photos, etc.
Deathgasm Records/Pathos Productions, 2008 (DG 049/PP 018 CD). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Mensa Rea (With Evil Intent) 03:48
2. Day of Wrath 03:48
3. The Pestilence (Kreator cover) 06:23
4. 1,000 Eyes (Death cover) 03:57
5. Killing Is My Business (Megadeth cover) 03:03
6. Phantasm (Possessed cover) 03:24
7. Let The Demons Rest 04:55
8. Cult of The Initiated 05:34
9. Summoned To Suffer 03:02
10. Tunnel Rats 06:05
11. Dungeonlorde 07:18
12. Dirge 01:07
Total playing time: 52:52 min.


Samples: https://pessimistcult.bandcamp.com

 

The first re-release of the second full-length studio album by cult American Brutal Death Metal band.
With the release of their sophomore full-length, Pessimist solidified their place in American Death Metal history.
Unforgiving blast beats, lightning fast picking, and dark melodies define the record’s brutal prowess.
The album soared into the CMJ Top 30 and received the prestigious “Pick of the Issue… 10 Fucking Skulls” in SOD Magazine.
The remastered re-release includes two bonus tracks and new art illustrations.
Recommended for fans of Pestilence, Vader and Morbid Angel.
Season Of Mist, 1999/2021 (SOM 619). Made in France.


Tracklist:
1. Mensa Rea (With Evil Intent) 3:40
2. Century Of Lies 3:55
3. Demonic Embrace 4:35
4. Whore Of The Undead 3:47
5. Unspeakable Terror 4:22
6. Psychological Autopsy 4:41
7. Unborn (Father) 4:04
8. Tunnel Rats 6:04
9. Wretched Of The Earth 3:22
Bonus Tracks
10. The Pestilence (Kreator cover) 6:26
11. Mensa Rea (Demo) 3:43
Total playing time: 48:39 min.


Samples: https://pessimistcult.bandcamp.com

The first re-release of the debut full-length studio album by cult American Brutal Death Metal band.
25 years after its recording, the cult debut album of Pessimist available again!
On the 1997 debut, Pessimist unleashed their brutality onto the international Metal scene for the first time. The nascent band's effort displayed all the traits - the violent riffing, guttural vocal attack, and relentless pacing - that would become their calling card for the coming decades.
"Cult of the Initiated" charted on CMJ Top 40 Loud Rock Charts and received acclaim from around the world. The band continued to play shows in the Mid-Atlantic region, opening for Cryptopsy, Nile, Gorguts, Dying Fetus, Vader, Monstrosity, and festival appearances at Milwaukee Metalfest XII, New England Metal and Hardcore Fest, as well as play their first European tour with Fleshless in 1999. Pessimist became recognized for their unique brand of Brutal and Technical Black/Death Metal, with Old-school Thrash influences, an emphasis on quality songwriting, powerful live shows and a dark, evil sound.
Re-release features two bonus tracks and new artwork.
Recommended for fans of Pestilence, Vader and Morbid Angel.
Season Of Mist, 1997/2021 (SOM 618). Made in France.


Tracklist:
1. Cult of the Initiated 05:28
2. Let the Demons Rest 04:47
3. The Stench of Decay 04:09
4. Drunk with the Blood of the Saints 04:16
5. Dungeonlorde 05:36
6. Pyrosexual 03:39
7. Innocence Defiled 04:40
8. Unholy Union (Alter) 04:25
9. Day of Wrath 04:57
10. Dirge (Outro) 01:09
Bonus Tracks:
11. Cult of the Initiated (Demo) 05:41
12. Let the Demons Rest (Demo) 04:40 
Total playing time: 53:27 min.


Samples: https://pessimistcult.bandcamp.com