Six Feet Under – Alive And Dead CD (Jewel Case, Metal Blade Records)

Alive And Dead is the first EP from American death metal veterans Six Feet Under and an essential release from the early era of one of Florida’s most recognisable and enduring death metal institutions. Originally released through the legendary Metal Blade Records, this brutal collection captures the band during their formative years, following the crushing impact of their 1995 debut album Haunted.

Formed in Tampa, Florida in 1993 by former Cannibal Corpse vocalist Chris Barnes and guitarist Allen West of Obituary, Six Feet Under carved their own identity within the death metal underground through slow, crushing grooves, sinister atmosphere, memorable riffs, and Barnes’ unmistakably deep and menacing vocal style. While many death metal bands pursued increasing technicality and speed, Six Feet Under embraced a heavier, groove-oriented approach that became a defining element of their sound and helped establish them as one of the most commercially successful bands in the genre.

Alive And Dead perfectly captures this early period of the band’s evolution. Featuring studio recordings such as “Insect”, “Drowning”, and “Grinder”, alongside ferocious live performances of tracks including “Suffering In Ecstasy”, “Human Target”, “Lycanthropy”, and “Beneath A Black Sky”, the EP delivers a powerful combination of studio brutality and raw stage aggression.

Presented in classic jewel case packaging, this official Metal Blade Records CD is an essential addition for collectors of old-school death metal and fans of the golden era of 1990s Florida extreme music. A vital piece of the Six Feet Under catalogue, it represents the period when Chris Barnes was forging a new path after his groundbreaking work with Cannibal Corpse and helping shape the next generation of American death metal.

Recommended for fans of Haunted, Warpath, Maximum Violence, and listeners of Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Morbid Angel, Carcass, Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Obituary, Nile, Malevolent Creation, Vader, and Decapitated.

Product Specifications:
Artist: Six Feet Under
Title: Alive And Dead
Label: Metal Blade Records
Catalogue Number: MB141182
UPC: 039841411829
Release Type: EP
Album Number: First EP
Format: Compact Disc (CD)
Packaging: Classic Jewel Case
Condition: Brand New & Factory Sealed

Tracklist
01. Insect
02. Drowning
03. Grinder
04. Suffering In Ecstasy (Live)
05. Human Target (Live)
06. Lycanthropy (Live)
07. Beneath A Black Sky (Live)