Sadistik Exekution "The magus" LP

Brace yourself for the genius debut album from Australia's most feral mongrel band. Imagine the unholy trinity of "Altars of Madness", "I.N.R.I.", and "Deathcrush" colliding in a maelstrom of brutality. Rok’s sinister vocals, layered with heavy reverb, evoke a darker Dave Vincent, delivering a sound that’s as disturbing as it is compelling. Released in 1986, "The Magus" was years ahead of its time, blending raw heaviness with eerie precision that remains unparalleled even by today’s standards. While missing the chaotic excess of later Sadistik Exekution albums, this record stands as their most “accessible” if that’s even possible. It’s stripped of gratuitous outbursts, yet retains a visceral intensity that outmatches 99% of everything else out there. With killer production emphasizing Rok’s vocals and Dave Slave’s remarkable bass lines, this album strikes the perfect balance of rawness and clarity, creating a soundscape black/death metal fans will instantly recognize as their infernal domain. From the blistering guitars to Sloth’s relentless drums, "The Magus" is a masterclass in heavy, brutal, and utterly evil music.