Agony Lords was born from the ashes of Ripping Flesh in 1993. Their former band released a now legendary rehearsal in 1989, a demo in 1990 ("Parallel Windows") and finally, a 7" entitled "Mercy" in 1992. After 10 years and two great albums, "Unions" (Reborn Records, 1994) and "The Sun Of The Cursed" (Oz Records, 1997), the band is back with a new opus called "Nihilist Passion." Their latest masterpiece includes 5 new songs and 9 songs recorded live during "The Tour Of The Cursed" in 1998. This album also marks the band's debut on X Rated Records. "Nihilist Passion" is the bands most mature album, showing a great sense of confidence and dark creativity. But, on the other hand, it is also their most introspective album. The music is a fine mixture of styles, but with a great touch of heavy metal sounds (from gods like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest to some of the newer and more brutal bands) that have influenced the band throughout those last years of mayhem and passion. Be prepared to experience the best heavy death metal band from Mexico and listen to the chants of the brave that fill the air with "Nihilist Passion."

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