Massacre – “Shield Of The Son” [YouTube Song Stream]

The Skinny: Death metal legends Massacre have returned with their first studio album effort in almost 20 years! Due out April 1st in North America via Century Media Records, this new album, Back From Beyond, is “pure Florida death metal, the way it was meant to be played from the Sunshine State” (DecibelMagazine.com). For a preview of Back From Beyond, a new track, “Shield Of The Son”, can be heard just below!

Terry Butler (bass) comments: “We chose ‘Shield Of The Son’ because it’s a song that is further into the album. This gives our fans a good idea of the strength of the album. It showcases what Massacre is all about: catchy, riffy, brutal Florida Death Metal!”

Returning to the roots of Massacre’s early 90’s trademark sound, Back From Beyond was recorded and mixed by Tim Vazquez of CGM Studios, Florida, and features original Massacre members Rick Rozz (Guitars; ex-Mantas/Death) and Terry Butler (Bass; Obituary, ex-Death/Six Feet Under), as well as Ed Webb (Vocals; ex-Diabolic/Eulogy) and Mike Mazzonetto (Drums; ex-Pain Principle). Back From Beyond features cover artwork by Toshihiro Egawa (Cryptopsy, Krisiun, Devourment).

Back From Beyond Track Listing:

01. The Ancient Ones
02. As We Wait To Die
03. Ascension Of The Deceased
04. Hunter’s Blood
05. Darkness Fell
06. False Revelation
07. Succumb To Rapture
08. Remnants Of Hatred
09. Shield Of The Son
10. The Evil Within
11. Sands Of Time
12. Beast With Vengeance
13. Back From Beyond
14. Honor The Fallen
Bonus Tracks:
15. Corpsegrinder (DEATH cover)
16. Mutilation (DEATH cover)