DEATH - SCREAM BLOODY GORE 12" Vinyl LP Album

- UK Release with OIS (Original Inner Sleeve)

This album "DEATH – Scream Bloody Gore" is the debut studio album by this American death metal band Death. Released in 1987, it was considered "the first true death metal record". Chuck Schuldiner plays bass, wrote all the songs on the album

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DEATH - SCREAM BLOODY GORE: A Groundbreaking Debut in Death Metal's Infancy
Album Description:

Released in 1987, DEATH's "Scream Bloody Gore" stands as a landmark album in the nascent death metal scene. Hailing from Florida, the band, led by the visionary Chuck Schuldiner, unleashed a sonic assault that would forever alter the course of extreme metal.

Historical Context

By the mid-1980s, metal had splintered into various subgenres, with thrash metal gaining momentum and pushing the boundaries of aggression and speed. DEATH, however, took this intensity to new extremes, incorporating elements of thrash, punk, and even progressive rock to forge a new sound that would come to be known as death metal.

Musical Exploration

"Scream Bloody Gore" is a relentless sonic assault, characterized by fast tempos, intricate guitar work, and Schuldiner's distinctive guttural vocals. Songs like "Zombie Ritual," "Evil Dead," and the title track showcase the band's ability to combine technical proficiency with raw aggression. The album's lyrics, often dealing with themes of death, horror, and violence, cemented the band's reputation as pioneers of death metal's lyrical tropes.

Production Team and Recording Studio

The album was produced by Randy Burns, who had previously worked with bands like Megadeth and Kreator. Burns' production captured the raw energy of the band's performance while maintaining a level of clarity that allowed Schuldiner's intricate guitar work to shine through. The album was recorded at Music Grinder Studios in Los Angeles, a studio known for its work with thrash and heavy metal bands.

Remarkable Things

Beyond its musical merits, "Scream Bloody Gore" is notable for its iconic album cover, illustrated by Edward J. Repka. The album's release also marked the beginning of a long and influential career for Chuck Schuldiner, who would go on to become a legendary figure in the metal world.

Music Genre:

Death Metal 

Album Production information:

The album: "DEATH – Scream Bloody Gore" was produced by: Randy Burns, Steve Sinclair.

This album was recorded at: Music Grinder, L.A.

Album cover Illustration: Edward J. "Ed" Repka

  • Ed Repka – Graphic Artist & Album Cover Illustrator

    He turned Cold War paranoia and death-metal gore into bright, rotten pop art.

    Ed Repka is the American graphic artist who gave thrash and early death metal its lurid, comic-book bite. I remember seeing his work hit the racks with Megadeth’s Vic Rattlehead—"Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" (1986) and the colder, geopolitics-soaked "Rust in Peace" (1990). In between, he painted Death’s first three nightmares: "Scream Bloody Gore" (1987), "Leprosy" (1988), and "Spiritual Healing" (1990). He also lit up Nuclear Assault and Possessed in 1986, then kept the torch burning on shirts and posters for decades. He draws like Mad magazine with a switchblade: bright color, nasty detail, and a punchline that still hurts. Every corner is packed with little jokes and rot.

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    Additional Notes on Production Team:

    Steve Sinclair is a record producer and engineer widely recognized in the Heavy Metal world for his work throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. He collaborated with numerous influential bands during the peak of the genre’s rise, shaping the sound of several key releases with his bold, high-energy production style. Read his story
  • Ed Repka – Graphic Artist & Album Cover Illustrator

    He turned Cold War paranoia and death-metal gore into bright, rotten pop art.

    Ed Repka is the American graphic artist who gave thrash and early death metal its lurid, comic-book bite. I remember seeing his work hit the racks with Megadeth’s Vic Rattlehead—"Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" (1986) and the colder, geopolitics-soaked "Rust in Peace" (1990). In between, he painted Death’s first three nightmares: "Scream Bloody Gore" (1987), "Leprosy" (1988), and "Spiritual Healing" (1990). He also lit up Nuclear Assault and Possessed in 1986, then kept the torch burning on shirts and posters for decades. He draws like Mad magazine with a switchblade: bright color, nasty detail, and a punchline that still hurts. Every corner is packed with little jokes and rot.

  • Randy Burns – Record Producer & Sound Engineer

    He captured thrash when it still sounded dangerous, not "clean."

    Randy Burns is the producer/engineer I trust when metal has to hit hard without turning into mush. I clocked him in 1986 at Music Grinder, co-producing and engineering Megadeth's "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" with Mustaine: snare like a fist, bass tight, guitars sharp enough to shave with. He makes chaos readable, no fake gloss. His 80s run is a straight line of troublemaking: Suicidal Tendencies (engineer, 1983), Possessed "Seven Churches" (producer, 1985), Dark Angel "Darkness Descends" (producer/engineer, 1986), Death "Scream Bloody Gore" (producer, 1987), Nuclear Assault "Survive" (1988) and "Handle with Care" (1989), then Kreator "Coma of Souls" (1990).

  • Ed Repka – Graphic Artist & Album Cover Illustrator

    He turned Cold War paranoia and death-metal gore into bright, rotten pop art.

    Ed Repka is the American graphic artist who gave thrash and early death metal its lurid, comic-book bite. I remember seeing his work hit the racks with Megadeth’s Vic Rattlehead—"Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" (1986) and the colder, geopolitics-soaked "Rust in Peace" (1990). In between, he painted Death’s first three nightmares: "Scream Bloody Gore" (1987), "Leprosy" (1988), and "Spiritual Healing" (1990). He also lit up Nuclear Assault and Possessed in 1986, then kept the torch burning on shirts and posters for decades. He draws like Mad magazine with a switchblade: bright color, nasty detail, and a punchline that still hurts. Every corner is packed with little jokes and rot.

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    Record Label & Catalognr:

    UNDER ONE FLAG FLAG 12

    Note: "Scream Bloody Gore" by "Death" has been released on the "Under One Flag" label with catalognr: "FLAG 12" both in the UK and USA.

    Media Format:

    12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
    Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

    Year & Country:

    1987 Made in UK
    Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: DEATH – Scream Bloody Gore
      Band-members, Musicians and Performers
    • John Hand - Guitar
    • Chuck Schuldner - Vocals, Guitar
    • Christ Reifert - Drums
    Complete Track-listing of the album "DEATH – Scream Bloody Gore"

    The detailed tracklist of this record "DEATH – Scream Bloody Gore" is:

      Track-listing Side One:
    1. Infernal Death
    2. Zombie Ritual
    3. Denial of Life
    4. Sacrificial
    5. Mutilation
      Track-listing Side Two:
    1. Regurgitated Guts
    2. Baptized in Blood
    3. Turn To Pieces
    4. Evil Dead
    5. Scream Bloody Gore
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    Index of DEATH ( Band ) Vinyl Discography ( 1988 - 1990 )

    DEATH - Leprosy 12" LP
    Leprosy 12" LP

    Combat / Under One Flag FLAG 24 , 1988 , England

    "DEATH's 'Leprosy' is a seminal 1988 Death Metal masterpiece, showcased on a 12" Vinyl LP Album with Chuck Schuldiner's influential vocals and guitar work. As the band's second full-length release, 'Leprosy' solidifies DEATH's impact on the genre, featuring intense compositions that define the era. A landmark album, it remains a crucial piece of Death Metal history, showcasing Schuldiner's exceptional musical vision."

    DEATH - Leprosy
    new web-page DEATH - Scream, Bloody Gore ( UK ) 12" LP
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    UNDER ON FLAG FLAG 12 , 1987 , UK

    "Unearth the sonic abyss with Death's 'Scream Bloody Gore' on 12" Vinyl. Chuck Schuldiner's death metal masterpiece, released in 1987, remains iconic. The vinyl format enriches the experience, blending visceral cover art, a tracklist of relentless musical carnage, and Schuldiner's profound legacy. A collector's item, this original pressing transcends nostalgia, offering a tangible connection to the birth of death metal and the visionary mind behind its inception."

    DEATH - Scream, Bloody Gore (UK)
    DEATH - Scream, Bloody Gore ( Canada ) 12" LP
    Scream, Bloody Gore ( Canada ) 12" LP midsize image of front cover

    Cobra CL 1030 / Maze Music , 1987 , Canada

    DEATH - Scream, Bloody Gore ( USA ) 12" LP
    Scream, Bloody Gore ( USA ) 12" LP

    midsize scream image of front cover

    Under One Flag FLAG 12 , 1987 , USA

    DEATH - Spiritual Healing 12" LP
    Spiritual Healing 12" LP

    Under One Flag FLAG 38 , 1990 , England

    Death's 1990 vinyl LP "Spiritual Healing" is a classic of the death metal genre, showcasing technical prowess, philosophical themes, and critical acclaim. The album's intricate musicianship and innovative approach to songwriting have cemented Death's legacy in the world of heavy metal music.

    DEATH - Spiritual Healing