led by guitar player Chris Pervelis, this influential full-length debut [1995] by Long Island's five-piece is actually a cornerstone in the slam death metal genre, epitomizing rough and chunky brutality through its pioneering use of groove-laden breakdown riffs, guttural vocals, and relentless drumming that fuse hardcore intensity with death metal precision, setting the standard for future bands of this specific direction, emphasizing the percussive, rhythmic extremity that defines the subgenre, while the production captures raw, unpolished energy that enhances the visceral impact of each of its ten tracks, making 'Voracious Contempt' an essential listen for those seeking to understand the origins and evolution of slam, and a testament to the band's innovative approach; first time ever, limited British gatefold sleeve transparent red vinyl edition
