Into The Pit
Label | Retroactive Records – RRV1553 |
Series | Metal Icon Series |
Format | Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, 180 gram vinyl |
Barcode | 0637405139877 |
Country | US |
Released | 29 Oct 2020 |
Genre | Rock |
Style | Thrash, Heavy Metal |
Simply put, the masters of thrash metal nailed it in 2007. Into the Pit qualifies as a juggernaut of North American metal. With Into the Pit, the band unleashed one of thrash metal's most brilliant moments, following in the footsteps of fellow peers Exodus, Vengeance Rising, early Megadeth, Overkill, and Kreator. With its thundering bass, fast drumming and a wealth of Mastodonian rifferry, the boys have clearly learned from their elders, and learned well. Guitarist, Robert Gutierrez fills every track with fiery, blowtorch riffs and scorching solos. Vocalist Scott Waters far exceeds his commendable efforts on previous albums, sounding every bit as brilliant as thrash legend Roger Martinez (Vengeance Rising), while never forsaking his classic Ultimatum vocal style. It's rare to find a band able to progress and mature in their craft so much without changing their sound. If you like your metal fast, heavy, neck snapping, bone crunching, and old school then Into the Pit is your "stranded on a deserted island" disc. Careful though. This stuff is dangerously heavy! We warned you! Really, we did. This is where the heart of metal begins and ends!
A1 | One For All | |
A2 | Exonerate | |
A3 | Deathwish | |
A4 | Blood Covenant | |
A5 | Heart Of Metal | |
B1 | Wrathchild (Iron Maiden Cover) | |
B2 | Transgressor | |
B3 | Blink | |
B4 | Blind Faith | |
B5 | Into The Pit (Instrumental) | |
B6 | Game Over |
Cover [Cover Artwork] – Rex Zachary
Drums – Alan Tuma (A1, A3, B5)
Drums – Sean Griego (A2, A4 To B4, B6)
Executive Producer – Matthew Hunt
Executive-Producer – Matthew Hunt
Keyboards [Keys] – Ysidro Garcia (B5)
Lead Guitar – Augustine Ortiz (A1, A4, B3)
Lead Guitar – Steve Trujilo (A3)
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Robert Gutierrez
Musical Assistance [Live Assistance] – Michael Campbell
Producer – Ultimatum
Producer – Ysidro Garcia
Remastered By – Rob Colwell
Vocals, Layout, Design – Scott Waters
Voice [Shouts] – Todd Waters
Includes full-color insert.
Limited Run Vinyl pressing of 200 copies
OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE is October 29, 2020 but pre-orders shipped in August 2020 well ahead of release date. Yes, I have copies in my possession.