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Bestial Devastation

Sepultura · 1985

18 min · 6 tracks · death metal · thrash metal · alternative metal

Frenetic thrash riffs and guttural growls collide in a raw and uncompromising sonic assault.

Bestial Devastation is an EP by Sepultura, released in 1985. Frenetic thrash riffs and guttural growls collide in a raw and uncompromising sonic assault. 'Bestial Devastation' is significant for establishing Sepultura as a key player in the thrash metal movement emerging from Brazil. The EP garnered attention for its intense sound and later influenced a generation of metal bands in Latin America, contributing to the global recognition of Brazilian heavy music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bestial Devastation sound like?

Frenetic thrash riffs and guttural growls collide in a raw and uncompromising sonic assault. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.

What makes Bestial Devastation by Sepultura notable?

'Bestial Devastation' is significant for establishing Sepultura as a key player in the thrash metal movement emerging from Brazil. The EP garnered attention for its intense sound and later influenced a generation of metal bands in Latin America, contributing to the global recognition of Brazilian heavy music. Released on December 1, 1985, 'Bestial Devastation' was Sepultura's debut EP, marking their entry into the Brazilian metal scene. At this point, the band was still finding its identity, transitioning from their earlier influences to a more aggressive sound that would define their career. This release served as a precursor to their full-length album, 'Morbid Visions', which followed just a year later.

How many songs are on Bestial Devastation?

Bestial Devastation has 6 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·18:57

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Curse 0:41
  • 2 Bestial Devastation Standout 3:07
  • 3 Antichrist Standout 3:49
  • 4 Necromancer 3:52
  • 5 Warriors of Death Standout 4:08
  • 6 Troops of Doom (new version) 3:18

Release Date

December 1, 1985

Artist Origin

Brazil

Runtime

18 min 57 sec