Death (partially lost demo tracks from death metal band; 1980s)
The band's logo.
Status: Partially Lost
Death was a American death metal band from Altamonte Springs, Florida. it was formed in 1983 under the name Mantas. The band is world famous for their musics and performances leaving a big legacy. They recorded several demos tapes featuring differents members, but a lot of tapes were lost, The only founding member to stay on the band was Chuck Schuldiner. The band ended on 2001 when Chuck died from Pneumonia.
Demos (Pre-Death)
Rehearsal #1 (Emotional) (1984)
This is the first ever record of the band. it contains 7 tracks that are re-recordings of 3 songs: Legion of Doom, Evil Dead and Mantas (Evil Dead is the only one featured in their first album Scream Bloody Gore).
On 2012 the Relapse Records re-released the demo along with all the other demos (except Rehearsal #2) from Mantas Period.
| # | Song Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Legion of Doom | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maw4r8dzt3I style="color:green;">Found |
| 02 | Legion of Doom | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDVWHHnoShA style="color:green;">Found |
| 03 | Legion of Doom | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7JXZSltH8 style="color:green;">Found |
| 04 | Evil Dead | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuJj9wZ-OoU style="color:green;">Found |
| 05 | Evil Dead | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bn-WnG34CY style="color:green;">Found |
| 06 | Mantas | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrzflVqGMw0 style="color:green;">Found |
| 07 | Mantas | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-syrGmgxxg style="color:green;">Found |
- Kam Lee - Drums, Vocals
- Rick Rozz - Guitars
- Dave Tett - Bass
- Chuck Schuldiner - Guitars
Rehearsal #2 (1984)
This demo has 2 songs listed, Dave Tett didn't happears on this demo due the fact that he left the band
This demo didn't appeared on the Relapse compilation.
| # | Song Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Beyond the Unholy Grave | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svyQwurN6t0 style="color:green;">Found |
| 02 | Legion of Doom | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysuPBwg4BVs style="color:green;">Found |
Rehearsal #3 (1984)
This demo tape has 3 new songs included, it's unknown if the demo was released, some sources claim that the demo is from July 1984 but on the Relapse compilation its said that is from Early 1984.
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| 01 | Legion of Doom | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZOA5iWSReQ style="color:green;">Found | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 02 | Mantas | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_D1NbSRDFc style="color:green;">Found | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 03 | Death by Metal | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ-8rzot40M style="color:green;">Found | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 04 | Evil Dead | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD_lC4NtSgA style="color:green;">Found | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 05 | Rise of Satan | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13FmElviDaQ style="color:green;">Found
Live Tape #1 (1984)This is the first show ever performed by Mantas (later Death), it contains new songs and some covers from bands that inspired Mantas. The demo was recorded in September 1984 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Orlando.
Death by Metal (1984)This is the last demo under the name Mantas it has same name of one of his previous songs. It was released by Cassette and got a second version with a extra song.
(Death by Metal 2nd version)
Demos (Post-Mantas)Death by Metal (1984)To re-inaugurate the band they re-recorded their last demo replacing the track "Mantas" to "Beyond the Unholy Grave" It was released with a xerox cover art and a tape (Mostly black). (Death by Metal Death's version)
Live Tape #2 (1984)This is the second live tape recorded by the band. it was recorded when they was under the name Mantas but when the tape was released they already changed their name. The tape was released at the same day of recording 9/11/1984. it was recorded in Tampa, Florida.
Reign of Terror (1984)This is the first original tape made in the post-Mantas era This tape had several versions, some versions instead of have "Slaughterhouse" has a interview with the band, other version instead of have "Summoned to Die" has a live instrumental song which was called later "Zombie Attack" When Kam Lee and Rick Rozz already left Death to focus on Massacre they re-recorded the song "Corpse Grinder" for the band first album.
Total Zombie Death (Live Tape #3)Doesn't have to much to say about this tape. it has the same tracklist of Live Tape #2 (except for "Poison (Venom Cover)"). It was Recorded in Brandon, Florida.
Live Tape #4Demo tape of a Live Concert with the full Live Tape #2 track list. It was Recorded in Brandon, Florida on 11/20/1984.
Infernal Live (1984)The last tape recorded on 1984, it is also called Live Tape #5 on this show Death was opening for Nasty Savage. The first track "Intro" is the opening theme of Friday the 13th (1980). The tape was recorded at Ruby's Pub in Tampa, Florida on 12/30/1984. |