An ultra-rare gem finally reissued! This ultimate underground classic of dark, unholy Death Metal from 1994 returns in a special 30th Anniversary Edition. Includes rare bonus tracks on Side B—an essential release for every serious Death Metal maniac. Presented in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with inside flood print and insert.
Despite never releasing a full-length, Sadistic Intent has cemented itself as a pillar of U.S. underground death metal through sheer force of quality and consistency. Their 1994 Resurrection EP is a prime example of their enduring legacy—raw, aggressive, and soaked in the arcane energy that defined the early-to-mid '90s death metal underground.
From the ominous instrumental opener to the violent riffs that follow, Resurrection wastes no time in summoning an atmosphere of decay and blasphemy. The band channels a hybrid of American death metal brutality with shades of doom and blackened darkness, all without losing focus on actual songwriting. “Asphyxiation” hits like a slow-creeping plague, punctuated by tight blasts and eerie melodic lines that don’t just nod to Possessed and Morbid Angel—they rival them in spirit and execution.
Bay Cortez delivers a vocal performance that's as harrowing as it is intelligible—eschewing the murky depths of overly guttural growls in favor of a raspy, commanding snarl that cuts through the mix like rusted steel. His delivery, paired with the dense, analog-style production, gives the whole EP an unfiltered sense of menace. The riffs are rooted in thrash, but twisted and contorted into something more sinister, with just enough dissonance and tension to keep things unpredictable.
The drumming never overreaches; instead, it locks tightly with the guitar and bass work to drive home that pummeling mid-paced stomp Sadistic Intent is known for. This isn’t flashy or technical death metal—it’s malevolent, ritualistic, and focused entirely on vibe and impact. Even the two instrumental pieces are more than mere transitions; they serve as grim bookends to a collection that feels more like a deliberate ceremony than a typical EP.
The production is gritty but powerful, allowing the riffs to breathe while maintaining that basement-dwelling darkness the best old school death metal records conjure so effortlessly. It sounds timeless—like it could have been recorded in 1990 or 2020 and still hold the same weight.
Resurrection stands as one of the most vital statements from a band that never needed a full-length to prove their worth. For anyone craving real, uncompromising death metal with no gimmicks, no gloss, and no compromise, this EP is a must. Sadistic Intent doesn’t chase trends—they are the underground. And Resurrection is one of their strongest incantations.
