On this day April 7, 1989, Brazilian metal band Sepultura released their third studio album Beneath the Remains, a blistering record that marked their international breakthrough and a defining moment in thrash metal. With a faster, tighter sound and sharper production, the album pushed Sepultura into the global metal spotlight.
Beneath the Remains showcased the band’s evolution, combining aggressive riffs, intense vocals, and politically charged lyrics. Tracks like Inner Self, Mass Hypnosis, and the title track delivered high energy performances that earned critical praise and gained traction among metal fans worldwide. The album was produced by Scott Burns, known for his work with other rising metal acts of the era, and was the band’s first to be released through Roadrunner Records. It’s now considered one of the most influential extreme metal albums of the late 80s, setting the stage for the band’s future classics.
Fun fact: Sepultura recorded Beneath the Remains in just three weeks with a tight budget, yet it’s still regarded as one of their most polished and powerful releases.
Trivia question: What was the first Sepultura album to be released internationally through Roadrunner Records?
Beneath the Remains showcased the band’s evolution, combining aggressive riffs, intense vocals, and politically charged lyrics. Tracks like Inner Self, Mass Hypnosis, and the title track delivered high energy performances that earned critical praise and gained traction among metal fans worldwide. The album was produced by Scott Burns, known for his work with other rising metal acts of the era, and was the band’s first to be released through Roadrunner Records. It’s now considered one of the most influential extreme metal albums of the late 80s, setting the stage for the band’s future classics.
Fun fact: Sepultura recorded Beneath the Remains in just three weeks with a tight budget, yet it’s still regarded as one of their most polished and powerful releases.
Trivia question: What was the first Sepultura album to be released internationally through Roadrunner Records?
