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God Forbid. You know the band. You’ve probably seen them on Ozzfest or MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball (or the subsequent tour) or out on the road with Opeth, Lamb of God, Atreyu, Meshuggah, Hatebreed or countless other metal/hardcore bands. You’ve seen them grace the covers of national magazines, you’ve heard them on the radio, hell, you probably shared a drink with them at the bar after one of their shows. You probably know everything there is to know about them, right? Well, do you know their early days?

Out of Misery was the first CD the band ever recorded. Originally released as an EP on 9 Volt Records back in 1998, Out of Misery showcases the band’s humble roots as young teenagers eager to combine their love of Bay Area thrash, melodic death metal and hardcore breakdowns. Tracks like Mind Eraser and Nosferatu helped pave the way for the legions of US metal bands popular today.

Originally reissued by We Put Out Records 4 years ago, it’s back on the shelves after a long hiatus. With 5 bonus live tracks added, including the crushing fan favorite ‘Reject The Sickness’ and a cover of Sepultura’s ‘Propaganda,’ Out of Misery proves God Forbid are the leaders, not the followers, of today’s current metal trend.
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