The demo by the Milwaukee-based death metal band Rotted is a four-track showcase of raw, mid-90s underground death metal. Released in 1996 as an independent cassette, it captures the band's early sound, defined by a combination of brutal riffing and clear, powerful production for its time. Tracklist & Composition The demo features a roughly 17-minute runtime: Beyond My Sight (04:12) Instinctive Demise (04:41) Substance Replaced Reality (05:15) Remorseful Destiny (03:11) Sonic Profile
Table_title: Rotted Table_content: header: | Side A | | | | row: | Side A: 1. | : Beyond My Sight | : 04:12 | : Show lyrics | row: The Metal Archives ROTTED (USA/WI) Instinctive Demise Demo 1996 [FULL DEMO]
: Historically noted for having a "cool" production quality for a 1996 demo, the sound is clear with a strong presence of power and bass frequencies, suggesting it was recorded in a studio or on an 8-track system. The demo by the Milwaukee-based death metal band
: The demo leans into traditional death metal with riffing that occasionally echoes early Cannibal Corpse . It avoids excessive blast beats or doom-like slowness, focusing instead on steady intensity and well-constructed song structures. | : Beyond My Sight | : 04:12
: While described as having "nothing exceptional" in terms of groundbreaking gimmicks, the demo is respected for its competent musicianship and ability to maintain listener interest through frequent song changes. Legacy and Context
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Type: Demo Release date: 1996 Catalog ID: N/A Label: Independent Format: Cassette Reviews: None yet. The Metal Archives Rotted - Instinctive Demise - Encyclopaedia Metallum