Sarcofago
From:
Brazil
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Sarcofago News
Below is our complete Sarcofago news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Sarcofago Inducted Into Decibel Hall Of Fame
Greyhaze Records has announced that in the January issue of Decibel Magazine (currently available) the seminal black/death/thrash band Sarcófago was inducted into the magazine's Hall of Fame for its infamous 1987 release "INRI." The seven-page interview delves deeply into the band's blasphemous history and gives a rare glimpse into the inner workings of this immensely influential Brazilian extreme metal outfit. The Decibel Hall of Fame induction coincides with that album's 25th anniversary.
Conducted by Decibel scribe Chris Dick, the interview includes detailed accounts that actually were missing links into the whole fabric of the original aesthetics and sound of black and death Metal including the origins of the blast-beat itself, explained by the band's drummer DD Crazy. The interview also provides an inside look into one of the most legendary metal scenes in the world: that of the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte. That location not only spawned this month's inductees, but also metal titans Sepultura as well as a slew of bands that are today counted as integral parts in the beginnings of extreme black and death metal.
All four original members of Sarcófago (Wagner "Antichrist" Lamounier, Gerald "Incubus" Minelli, Zeder "Butcher" and Eduardo "DD Crazy" give their point of view on all aspects surrounding the recording of "INRI." There is no shortage of high alcohol consumption, total debauchery, fist-fights, and unrelenting anti-religious angst. The story also features statements by Fenriz (Darkthrone), Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down), Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates), and Matt Harvey (Exhumed) recounting their experience and praise for Sarcófago's "INRI."
"INRI" was originally released by classic underground label Cogumelo Records in 1987 and is today available in North America via Greyhaze Records under official license. Read the full Sarcofago article over at this location.
Sarcofago Reveals "Decade Of Decay" Vinyl Details
Following the recent first North American release of Sarcofago's previously ultra-rare "Decade Of Decay" album on CD/digital formats, Greyhaze Records has just released the details on the upcoming 2xLP pressing, marking the record’s first time on vinyl.
The first release in a series of Sarcofago albums set for reissue via Greyhaze by way of Brazil's Cogumelo Records, the "Decade Of Decay" reissue unites over an hour of music and never-before seen photos from the band’s "INRI," "Rotting," "The Laws of Scourge" and "Hate" LPs, as well as the "Satanic Lust," "The Black Vomit," and "Christ's Death" demos.
The gatefold package houses two 12” LPs available in black and limited translucent purple vinyl color schemes, joined by a 12” x 24” "Decade of Decay" poster as well as a 12” x 24” two-sided, full color gatefold insert featuring album liner notes and a large photo collage poster. The entire reissue process for this compilation album has been overseen by Sarcofago's Wagner "Antichrist" Lamounier himself.
Preorders for the 2xLP pressing of the album are available alongside a player streaming "Decade Of Decay" at this location. The track listing is below. More...
Sarcofago Streaming "Decade Of Decay"
This week, Greyhaze Records is officially issuing the first North American release of "Decade Of Decay," one of the rarest albums within the legacy of Brazilian black/thrash overlords, Sarcofago.
In celebration of this classic release, for a limited time, the label is now streaming the album's massive 20 tracks, totaling over one hour and twelve minutes of crushing intensity, at this location.
The first release in a series of Sarcofago albums set for reissue via Greyhaze by way of Brazil's Cogumelo Records throughout 2012 and beyond, "Decade Of Decay" is available in a 6-panel/full color digipak CD, featuring a full-color fold-out poster with information on all of the songs. Initially released in 1995, official copies of "Decade Of Decay" were virtually impossible to find anywhere until this new Greyhaze-issued pressing.
This reissue of the compilation album includes bonus tracks officially available for the first time anywhere. The packaging features never-before-seen photos from Sarcofago throughout the band's various stages and the entire reissue process for this compilation album has been overseen by Sarcofago's Wagner "Antichrist" Lamounier himself.
Stay tuned for updates on the forthcoming limited-edition deluxe 2xLP version of "Decade Of Decay" to be announced in the weeks ahead, followed by details on more Sarcofago and other infamous Cogumelo Records releases to be issued stateside via Greyhaze.
Sarcofago Re-Releasing "Decade Of Decay"
Florida-based Greyhaze Records will bring one of the rarest albums within the legacy of infamous Brazilian black/thrash overlords Sarcofago to North American shores for the first time this Spring through the recent partnership between Greyhaze and Brazilian label Cogumelo Records. The following press release was issued:
"Sarcofago's 'Decade Of Decay' was initially released in 1995, and official copies of it are virtually impossible to find anywhere… until now. Bearing a total of 20 tracks spawned over the band’s career, this reissue of the compilation album weighs in with over an hour and twelve minutes of blasting Sarcofago mayhem and debauchery, and even includes three songs from the Satanic Lust demo, two songs from The Black Vomit demo and two songs from the Christ’s Death demo. This represents the first time that Sarcofago demo material is available officially. The entire reissue process for this compilation album has been overseen by Sarcofago’s Wagner 'Antichrist' Lamounier himself!
"The first release in a series of Sarcofago albums set for official reissue through 2012 and beyond, the first stateside release of Decade Of Decay will take place in North America on June 5th as a 6-panel/full color digipak CD imported directly from Brazil, featuring a full-color fold-out poster with information on all of the songs included. The packaging features never-before-seen photos from Sarcofago throughout their various stages, going from INRI all the way to the Hate album. An ultra-limited deluxe 2xLP edition is to be released later in the Summer with details to be confirmed shortly." More...
