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Description:
"The Experience Of Horror" on CD by Assorted Heap is a powerful document of the early German death/thrash underground, reissued by Cyclone Empire with great care for detail and sound. The album unleashes a brutal mix of razor-sharp thrash riffing, guttural vocals and dense, oppressive atmospheres that live up to its title: the "experience of horror" is translated into complex song structures, fast tempo changes and dark, almost claustrophobic moods. Fans of raw, authentic late-80s/early-90s extreme metal will find everything they are looking for here: old-school riff attacks, punishing drums and a sound that combines aggression with a surprising sense of dynamics and songwriting finesse. Lyrically and atmospherically, the record explores themes of fear, decay and inner demons, making it a compelling listen from start to finish for anyone who values intensity over polish.
Assorted Heap were part of the first generation of German death/thrash bands, active in the early 1990s and appreciated in the underground for their tight musicianship, technical edge and unrelenting heaviness. While never a mainstream act, the band earned a cult following among tape traders and genre aficionados, especially for their ability to bridge the gap between classic thrash and the emerging death metal sound of the time. Their work is often praised for its authenticity and for capturing the raw spirit of a scene that preferred sweat and sincerity over commercial appeal. This reissue helps to preserve that legacy and makes a key chapter of German extreme metal history accessible again.
Cyclone Empire is a specialist metal label known for its dedication to high-quality reissues and carefully curated new releases from the worlds of death, thrash and doom metal. The company has built a strong reputation among collectors by treating the classics of the underground with respect: solid packaging, attention to original artwork and, where available, improved sound sourced from the best possible masters. By focusing on timeless, uncompromising metal rather than short-lived trends, Cyclone Empire has become a trusted name for fans who want to (re)discover important albums in definitive CD editions.