Gorguts | Considered Dead/The Erosion Of Sanity | Dissonance Productions

Release Date: 13 June 2025

Format: 2CD Deluxe Digipack

Genre: Technical Death Metal

Country: Canada

Formed in Quebec in 1989 under the vision of Luc Lemay, Gorguts began as a brutal death metal outfit, then grew into one of the most influential names in technical death metal. Their early years were a whirlwind, one demo in 1990, a deal with Roadrunner, and the debut “Considered Dead” that brought in guests like Chris Barnes and James Murphy. Two years later they delivered “The Erosion Of Sanity”, a more intricate creation that many fans still rank among the finest early excursions into the more elaborate side of the genre. Afterward the band stepped away for a long period, only to return stronger and eventually earn recognition across the metal world. This reissue gathers those key first two albums in one package, supported by extensive new liner notes and fresh insight from Lemay himself.

“Considered Dead” still works like a blunt weapon, shaped by the early 90s death metal climate of grim riffs and harsh vocal delivery. Its appeal comes from how firmly it stands in that era without drifting into imitation. The songs carry a raw punch, fast and abrasive, with plenty of riff changes that show where the band’s later complexity began to grow. The two demo extras add a rougher flavor that helps illustrate how the band was sharpening its identity at the time. The album remains a snapshot of a young band stepping into a scene that was exploding with creativity and competition.

“The Erosion Of Sanity” presents a more elaborate and twisted character. The structure is more intricate, the shifts between tempos and riff shapes more unpredictable, and the vocals more expressive in their fury. It is clear the band had increased ambition, reaching for something harsher and more involved than many of their peers. The songs twist and coil, creating an atmosphere that leans into chaos without losing direction. The bonus demo tracks underline how ambitious that era was for them, with ideas that push further than the debut.

Hearing the two albums together in this edition paints a strong portrait of Gorguts rising from early death metal extremity into something far more complex. It is a reminder of why both works continue to attract old fans and new listeners. Dissonance Productions presents the material in a way that respects its history and gives modern audiences a clean gateway into two of the most respected early releases from a band that shaped the evolution of technical death metal.

Score: 8.5