Maggots: Original Artyfacts From the First Finnish Death Metal Era Part II

The first chapter of theMaggotsbox set series ended in 1992. Now for the second part, we return to the very core of the Finnish death metal underground in three chapters.Xysmais certainly one of the best-known cult-status bands from Finland, and they ground the hell out of the underground scene before changing their style to a more rock-oriented direction. Once again, we thankSteve O’BannonofSeraphic Decay Recordsfor the 1990 release ofFata Morgana7”. This must be the most legendary Xysma release ever, where their trademark groovy, doomy, chaotic grindcore and rocking vibes blend together like a slime shake from aLucio Fulcimovie.Funebre’s lifespan was short but intense. Their 1990Brainspoon7” was originally released by Germany'sTheWhisper In Darknesslabel, which released only three seven-inch records. This is the first-ever reissue of this sought-after two-track 7” presenting the classic Finnish death metal sound with a hint of old-school true metal madness. A 11-minute thrill ride through ever-changing dark sewers and necropolises.Intermentfrom Paimio only released one demo tape and one 7” through the legendaryComeback Records.Life Here After7” (1991) sounds like an unholy bastard child of Xysma's grind and Funebre's catchy death metal riffing, injected with dark and almost psychedelic, spaced-out lead guitar solos. It was about time to dig this buried and moldy treasure out of the coffin for a wider audience.We hope you enjoy these timeless small round pieces of wax as much as we do. Classics will remain classics from the inside, no matter how rotten the surface looks...