Possessed by Fire

by Exumer

Possessed by Fire cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 8 November 1986
  • Label: Disaster
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 36:38
  • Community rating: 3.38/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Mem von Stein, Harris Johns, Syke Bornetto

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Heavily influenced by the burgeoning Bay Area scene, the German thrashers' debut provides an incredibly sharp, aggressive counterpart to the rawer teutonic metal of their peers. The album is characterized by highly technical riffing, frequent tempo changes, and Paul Arakaki's abrasive, Paul Baloff-inspired vocal delivery.

Genres

Descriptors: death, uncommon-time-signatures, technical, occult

Tracklist

  1. Possessed by Fire (5:00)
  2. Destructive Solution (3:49)
  3. Fallen Saint (4:03)
  4. A Mortal in Black (4:07)
  5. Sorrows of the Judgement (3:12)
  6. Xiron Darkstar (3:13)
  7. Reign of Sadness (3:43)
  8. Journey to Oblivion (4:21)
  9. Silent Death (5:06)

Credits

  • Exumer - primary artist
  • Martin Appoldt - cover [front cover by]
  • Syke Bornetto - drums
  • Bernie Siedler - guitar [guitars]
  • Ray Mensh - guitar [guitars]
  • Djamil Mehtieff - lacquer cut by [runout etching et]
  • Mem von Stein - vocals, bass

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