| Jewel case edition of the 1990 classic in all of its glory, released by Ultrametal Records.
Legendary Death Metal Debut! Cutthroat and aggressive death metal with a razor-sharp thrash edge! Think Scream Bloody Gore and Seven Churches were the only early death metal blueprints? Think again. By 1985, Paul Speckmann had already forged the foundation for Master’s self-titled debut—an album packed with raw, unrelenting intensity. However, due to disputes over Combat Records’ offer, the record never saw the light of day at the time. It wasn’t until 1990 that these tracks finally emerged, re-recorded for Nuclear Blast.
Despite their undeniable influence, Master has never fully received the recognition they deserve. Yet countless bands cite them as a crucial inspiration, and their signature sound echoes throughout the genre. The truth is, much of death metal today bears the unmistakable stamp of Master’s pioneering work. Fans and musicians alike owe a massive debt of gratitude to Paul Speckmann and Master for shaping the sound of extreme metal as we know it!
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