| Making its debut in the United States, this essential compilation gathers the most ferocious tracks from Sarcófago’s landmark albums INRI, Rotting, The Laws of Scourge, and Hate. It also includes rare material from the band’s early demos Satanic Lust, The Black Vomit, and Christ's Death. The reissue has been meticulously remastered under the supervision of Wagner "Antichrist" Lamounier, ensuring the music sounds as intense and uncompromising as ever. The 6-panel Digipak edition features never-before-seen content, making it a true collector’s item. With over an hour of relentless black metal, this release is indispensable for fans of Sarcófago and extreme metal.
Sarcofago stands as one of Brazil’s most ferocious exports to the global underground metal scene, and Decade of Decay is an essential testament to their enduring influence. This compilation brings together the band’s most intense and uncompromising tracks, capturing the raw energy and dark creativity that has inspired countless bands across continents. From the first note, listeners are immersed in a whirlwind of blackened thrash fury, where each song channels the chaotic spirit of the mid-80s underground while retaining a uniquely Brazilian edge.
Originally released in limited numbers, Decade of Decay now receives the recognition it deserves, allowing both longtime fans and newcomers to experience the full spectrum of Sarcofago’s vision. The album showcases the band’s ability to combine speed, aggression, and sinister atmosphere without ever feeling derivative. Tracks such as “Screeches from the Silence” and “Satanic Lust” highlight the meticulous balance between thrash ferocity and black metal darkness, demonstrating a sound that is unmistakably Sarcofago.
The compilation also presents a historical journey through the band’s development, moving from the more polished production of later releases to the raw and chaotic energy of their early demos. This progression offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of their style, revealing how the intensity and unfiltered aggression of their beginnings laid the foundation for the band’s legendary status. Each track resonates with the same passion and audacity that made Sarcofago a cornerstone of extreme music, proving that their influence remains relevant decades later.
For collectors and new listeners alike, Decade of Decay is a vital entry point into the world of Brazilian black thrash. It captures the uncompromising spirit of a band that defined a sub-genre and continues to challenge, excite, and haunt all who experience it. Sarcofago’s music retains a primal power that refuses to fade with time, making this compilation an unforgettable encounter with one of metal’s most storied forces.
Decade of Decay Track Listing:
1. The Lost Of Innocence
2. Orgy Of Flies
3. Hate
4. The God's Faeces
5. Song For My Death
6. Midnight Queen
7. Screeches From The Silence
8. Piercings
9. Crush, Kill, Destroy
10. Nightmare
11. Rotting
12. I.N.R.I.
13. Desecration Of Virgin
14. Recrucify
15. The Black Vomit
16. Satanic Lust
17. Christ's Death
18. The Anal Rape of God
19. Satanas
20. Third Slaughter |
