THIS MONTH IN 1989: SARCOFAGO RELEASE "ROTTING"

 

In August 1989, brazilian black thrash death masters SARCOFAGO, released one of their classic recordings: the "Rotting" EP. Released through Cogumelo Records, a label that at the time featured bands like SEPULTURA, HOLOCAUSTO and RATOS DE PORAO, among others. The EP features a more technical approach than their album "I.N.R.I" from 1987 and features drummer M. Joker that replaced D.D. Crazy. The album was licensed in Europe by Music for Nations and was censored because of the cover art. The compositions here are along, with four of the compositions being over six minutes long. The line-up that recorded the EP was: Wagner Antichrist on guitars and vocals; Gerald Incubus on bass and guitars; M. Joker on drums. The tracklist is: 1. The Lust; 2. Alcoholic Coma; 3. Tracy; 4. Rotting; 5. Sex, Drinks & Metal; 6. Nightmare.