Mental Turmoil by THROMBUS
THROMBUS – Mental Turmoil (LCR 002)
Crushing and intense Death Metal from the United States. Official reissue of their TAPE from 1993. "Mental Turmoil" was almost unknown because the band self released less than 100 copies. Awesome CD recommended for fans of old school Death Metal. 8 page booklet with lyrics, flyers, band pics, liner notes and original artwork from TAPE. Limited edition to 400 hand numbered copies.
Thrombus was active between 1991 and 1996.
Tracklist
| 1. | From beyond | 4:37 |
| 2. | Mental turmoil | 3:20 |
| 3. | Fetid mass | 3:39 |
| 4. | Structured | 3:29 |
| 5. | Embolic infarction | 4:12 |
| 6. | What a waste | 4:09 |
Credits
released July 12, 2018
Mike Brown - Guitars, vocals
Isamu Sato - Guitars
Karl Fowler - Drums, vocals
Darren Baker - Bass Guitar
Recorded and Mixed August 8,
16 & 17 (1992) at Michael Cooper
Recording Studio (Eugene, Or.)
All music by Thrombus
All lyrics by M. Brown except “Embolic Infarction” by K. Fowler.
“The present album is an example of undergorund death metal that, while humble and rather representative of the genre, does an excellent job of crafting good, concise music that delivers a strong experience effectively." - Death Metal Underground
www.deathmetal.org/review/thrombus-mental-turmoil-1993/
“‘Mental Turmoil’ is an awesome snapshot in time, where death was real and the scene was thriving.” - The Killchain
thoseonceloyal.wordpress.com/tag/thrombus/
“Outside of the novelty of being an all-but-forgotten obscurity ‘Mental Turmoil’ is a set of damn good death metal tracks written and performed at death metal’s arguably highest classic peak.” - Grizzly Butts
grizzlybutts.com/2018/08/03/thrombus-mental-turmoil-2018/
“Surprisingly, the 23+ minutes are packed with rather diverse songs, making for an entertaining and interesting listen.” - Metal Crypt
www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=10752
“As it stands, collectors should relish the opportunity to get their hands on this missing piece of early 90’s death metal. 7/10” - Worship Metal
www.worshipmetal.com/reviews/thrombus-mental-turmoil-album-review/
“It has an eerie, dense, somewhat absurd, disgustingly beautiful heavy sound.” - Autoeroticasphyxium Zine
aeafanzine.blogspot.com/2018/09/ep-review-thrombus-mental-turmoil-la.html
“...death metal rabbioso, in pieno stile americano tra primi Obituary, Massacre e Slayer: un sound viscerale, valorizzato da un ottimo approccio in fase ritmica e buoni solos che ricamavano brani diretti...” - MetalEyes IYE
metaleyes.iyezine.com/thrombus-mental-turmoil/
“Raw and heavy, with thrash influences and some doomy moments; it's a highly enjoyable listen. One for fans of early Autopsy, Demigod, Benediction, Unleashed...”
deadmetalmusic.blogspot.com/2019/02/thrombus-mental-turmoil-underrated-old.html
“For those such as myself who simply cannot get enough of old school death metal, ‘Mental Turmoil’ is well worth a listen all the same” - Hate Meditations
hatemeditations.wordpress.com/2019/04/10/new-releases-from-la-caverna-records/
“Davantage qu’un trésor oublié de tous, "Mental Turmoil" est le vestige d’une époque révolue, témoin de l’effervescence qui régnait alors au sein du death metal, chapelle où tout était encore à faire.” - La Horde Noire
www.lahordenoire-metal.com/chronique/thrombus/mental-turmoil.html
Mike Brown - Guitars, vocals
Isamu Sato - Guitars
Karl Fowler - Drums, vocals
Darren Baker - Bass Guitar
Recorded and Mixed August 8,
16 & 17 (1992) at Michael Cooper
Recording Studio (Eugene, Or.)
All music by Thrombus
All lyrics by M. Brown except “Embolic Infarction” by K. Fowler.
“The present album is an example of undergorund death metal that, while humble and rather representative of the genre, does an excellent job of crafting good, concise music that delivers a strong experience effectively." - Death Metal Underground
www.deathmetal.org/review/thrombus-mental-turmoil-1993/
“‘Mental Turmoil’ is an awesome snapshot in time, where death was real and the scene was thriving.” - The Killchain
thoseonceloyal.wordpress.com/tag/thrombus/
“Outside of the novelty of being an all-but-forgotten obscurity ‘Mental Turmoil’ is a set of damn good death metal tracks written and performed at death metal’s arguably highest classic peak.” - Grizzly Butts
grizzlybutts.com/2018/08/03/thrombus-mental-turmoil-2018/
“Surprisingly, the 23+ minutes are packed with rather diverse songs, making for an entertaining and interesting listen.” - Metal Crypt
www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=10752
“As it stands, collectors should relish the opportunity to get their hands on this missing piece of early 90’s death metal. 7/10” - Worship Metal
www.worshipmetal.com/reviews/thrombus-mental-turmoil-album-review/
“It has an eerie, dense, somewhat absurd, disgustingly beautiful heavy sound.” - Autoeroticasphyxium Zine
aeafanzine.blogspot.com/2018/09/ep-review-thrombus-mental-turmoil-la.html
“...death metal rabbioso, in pieno stile americano tra primi Obituary, Massacre e Slayer: un sound viscerale, valorizzato da un ottimo approccio in fase ritmica e buoni solos che ricamavano brani diretti...” - MetalEyes IYE
metaleyes.iyezine.com/thrombus-mental-turmoil/
“Raw and heavy, with thrash influences and some doomy moments; it's a highly enjoyable listen. One for fans of early Autopsy, Demigod, Benediction, Unleashed...”
deadmetalmusic.blogspot.com/2019/02/thrombus-mental-turmoil-underrated-old.html
“For those such as myself who simply cannot get enough of old school death metal, ‘Mental Turmoil’ is well worth a listen all the same” - Hate Meditations
hatemeditations.wordpress.com/2019/04/10/new-releases-from-la-caverna-records/
“Davantage qu’un trésor oublié de tous, "Mental Turmoil" est le vestige d’une époque révolue, témoin de l’effervescence qui régnait alors au sein du death metal, chapelle où tout était encore à faire.” - La Horde Noire
www.lahordenoire-metal.com/chronique/thrombus/mental-turmoil.html
