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Coroner – RIP – Cassette

Released on May 1, 1987, R.I.P. was Coroner’s first full-length studio album. It was recorded at Sky Trak Studio in Berlin, Germany, and produced by Coroner and Harris Johns. The album features a unique blend of technical thrash metal with elements of progressive and avant-garde music, setting Coroner apart from their peers in the genre.

R.I.P. received critical acclaim for its complex song structures, intricate guitar work, precise drumming, and introspective lyrical themes. The band showcased their technical prowess and musical maturity through tracks like ‘Arrogance in Uniform,’ ‘Divine Step (Conspectu Mortis),’ and ‘Reborn Through Hate.’

The album’s production was characterized by a clean and powerful sound, allowing each instrument to shine. The guitar work of Tommy Vetterli (also known as Tommy T. Baron) and the distinctive vocals of Ron Royce (also known as Ron Broder) were particularly praised. Marky Edelmann’s drumming skills, incorporating intricate patterns and polyrhythms, added to the album’s technical brilliance.

R.I.P. helped establish Coroner as one of the leading forces in the thrash metal genre, gaining them recognition within the metal community. The band’s unique musical approach, incorporating progressive elements, experimental passages, and introspective lyrics, set them apart from many of their contemporaries.

Over the years, R.I.P. has become a cult classic and is often regarded as one of the finest albums in the thrash metal genre. It continues to inspire and influence numerous bands in the metal scene.

If you’re interested in exploring more of Coroner’s discography, they released several other albums throughout their career, including ‘Punishment for Decadence’ (1988), ‘No More Color’ (1989), ‘Mental Vortex’ (1991), and ‘Grin’ (1993). Each album showcases the band’s growth and musical evolution while maintaining their signature technical and progressive style.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal

Futurist Records

Track Listing
1. Intro
2. Reborn Thruogh Hate
3. When Angels Die
4. Intro (Nosferatu)
5. Nosferatu
6. Suicide Command
7. Spiral Dream
8. R. I. P.
9. Coma
10. Fried Alive
11. Intro (Totentanz)
12. Totentanz
13. Outro