POSSESSED Beyond The Gates - Original UK LP - Thrash Death Metal Slayer Venom

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POSSESSED

Beyond The Gates

Original UK LP released on Under One Flag Records in 1986.
Foldout 'Triptych' sleeve. Includes printed innersleeve.

FLAG 3  A1   /   FLAG 3  B1

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Possessed - the proclaimed inventors of death metal - had solidified their place in metal history with “Seven Churches”. Whether or not Possessed were solely responsible for death metal: partially responsible, or not at all is beside the point. What can be said without question, is the band made a mark that is still felt today. It was only a matter of time before the band would take its second plunge into the firestorm of critics. Enter-Beyond the Gates.

What must be understood about this album is that it is not an attempt to recreate “Seven Churches”. The band had taken a separate musical direction into the realm of more traditional thrash. While hints of the band’s style can still be found, Beyond the Gates is not meant to sound like “Seven Churches.” Instead, this album is to be compared to the likes of Exodus or Slayer.

Possessed took a step up in the vocal department with Beyond the Gates. Jeff Becerra is more controlled - a methodical approach that adds menace, where previously only chaotic evil was present. Likewise, the lyrics can actually be understood. Possessed have not lost the ability for underlying melody. Their previous album made such an impact, partly because of the melodic overtones. Beyond the Gates follows the pattern, though slightly less efficiently. A gentle intro gives rise to “The Heretic,” a straightforward thrasher, with blistering riffs. It become obvious that Possessed has changed, but the chorus makes clear that the band still has a melodic approach that a majority of thrash metal musicians lack. Though different than “Seven Churches,” the same, basic concept remains on this album - aggression through melody. From “Tribulation” to “No Will to Live,” Possessed never lost the important skill. “Phantasm” is downright groovy in the beginning, followed by a hook-laden display of violent glee.

It also should be noted that Possessed’s new style proves more flattering to Mike Sus. On “Seven Churches,” Sus always seemed on the edge of being outclassed by the music he was playing. With a greater variety of tempos, and some experimental drum patterns, Mike has found new life on Beyond the Gates. It is possible he simply improved as a drummer; but whatever the case may be, the drumming on this album fits better with Mike’s skill level. LaLonde remains the better of the two guitarists on the level of technical soloing, though Torrao wrote most of the riffs - all good riffs at that.

Tracks Are :-

Side One

Heretic (Intro)
Heretic
Tribulation
March To Die
Phantasm

Side Two

No Will To Live
Beyond The Gates
Beast Of The Apocalypse
Séance
Restless Dead
Dog Fight

Released on 'Under One Flag Records' in 1986

Catalogue No. FLAG 3

Disc is in VG+ condition (some surface wear)

Sleeve is in VG+ condition (light wear / minor creasing)

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