FLAMES

3rd album from 1988 by this veteran Greek Thrash Metal band, widely regarded as one of the pioneering forces of the Hellenic extreme metal scene. With "Summon the Dead", FLAMES pushed its sound into darker and more aggressive territory, delivering a relentless dose of uncompromising Thrash Metal that reflected the increasingly extreme direction the genre was taking during the late eighties. The album also holds historical significance as the first internationally released record by a Greek metal band.

The album's greatest strength lies in its rawness and authenticity. Rather than following the more technical or commercial trends that were beginning to emerge at the time, FLAMES embraced a direct approach built around speed, aggression and dark atmospheres. The result is a record that perfectly captures the savage spirit of late eighties underground Thrash Metal and remains an essential chapter in the history of Greek extreme metal.

Recommended for fans of: SLAYER, BULLDOZER, SODOM, RAZOR, KREATOR.