Death Metal pioneers AUTOPSY celebrate the 35-year anniversary of their legendary debut album “Severed Survival” this year. To mark the occasion, Peaceville will be reissuing the album on Limited Edition Red/Black Gore Marble vinyl with two variations available; one featuring the original controversial “Hooks” cover artwork (Kent Mathieu) which was initially banned, and a version containing the replacement “Surgeons” cover (Kev Walker). Both editions include a four-page booklet with a new in-depth interview with the band conducted by Dennis Dread. The reissue is out on June 28th.
“What can you say about ‘Severed Survival’? It’s got heavy, it’s got guts, it’s got blood… LOTS of blood, it’s got a band of freaks trying their best to make their mark and those freaks still stand by this slab of slime 100%.” – Chris Reifert
One of the early Death Metal acts and no stranger to controversy over the years, AUTOPSY formed in 1987 in San Francisco and released four albums on Peaceville Records before disbanding in 1995. AUTOPSY subsequently re-emerged after an almost 15-year hiatus with the “The Tomb Within” EP, leading to a string of high-calibre releases, showing none of the fire had been extinguished and continuing a longstanding and lasting legacy.
The band features legendary drummer Chris Reifert, who began his recording career with US Metal greats, DEATH, before taking on the unusual duty of handling drums and vocals for AUTOPSY, alongside longstanding riff-masters Eric Cutler and Danny Coralles.
“Severed survival” track listing:
Side A
Charred Remains
Service For A Vacant Coffin
Disembowel
Gasping For Air
Ridden With Disease
Pagan Survivor
Side B
Impending Dread
Severed Survival
Critical Madness
Embalmed
Stillborn
