Sepultura, Arise

Sepultura, Arise - Back in 1991 the Brazilian thrash metal band, Sepultura brought out their fifth release, the aggressive masterpiece that is the album 'Arise'. The release had the daunting position of following the 1989 inspired album 'Beneath The Remains', that proved Sepultura to me lords of thrash.

The album was released in a standard case and a limited edition digi-pak version. The album also spawned the release of the 'Under Siege (Live at Barcelona) video and the singles:- Arise, Dead Embryonic Cells, Under Siege [Regnum Irae] and Third World Posse. In 1997, the album was remastered and released with four extra bonus tracks and on a gold CD.

The tracklisting is as follows:

1. Arise

2. Dead Embryonic Cells

3. Desperate Cry

4. Murder

5. Subtraction

6. Altered State

7. Under Siege [Regnum Irae]

8. Meaningless Movements

9. Infected Voice

10. Orgasmatron

11. Intro

12. C.I.U. [Criminals In Uniform]

13. Desperate Cry [Scott Burns Mix]

The album is a solid block of aggressive speed thrash and power metal. The guitar work is tight and proficient, with tight crunching metal riffs backed up by a barrage of fast double bass work. Max Cavalera's vocals are low and guttural, but still not undistinguishable. The album sports some of the band's early tribal influences and incorporates a strong, industrial merge with the thrash sound. 'Arise' is an important milestone in the band's career and a album that should be included in any respectable thrash collection. A truly awesome work of technically impressive metal.

Sepultura, Arise - If I was to recommend a Sepultura album to a friend, this would be the one. It's a flawless album with lots of aggression. It's also a personal favourite of mine. It's a pity Sepultura didn't continue this style on their later works.

Their primitive style works well here as they managed to get a very decent production. This is one of those awesome classic thrash albums you need in your CD tower.