SHUD Live Before Death CD

Hailing from the French underground of the early 90s, the cult entity Shud returns from the grave with the live album Live Before Death, released through the specialized label Metal Exhumator. This record is a vital piece of historical documentation, capturing the band's raw power during their prime in the French Death Metal explosion. Live Before Death is a visceral time capsule. Shud was known for a style of Death Metal that leaned heavily into the "old school" tradition—think of the crushing weight of Bolt Thrower mixed with the dark, morbid atmosphere of early Morgoth or Asphyx. This live recording strips away any studio polish, presenting the songs in their most primal and violent form. The guitars are thick and punishing, the drumming is relentless, and the vocals are a deep, cavernous roar that defines the era's extremity. The setlist typically features tracks from their legendary demos, like Beyond Prophecy, delivered with the frantic energy of a band playing in the smoke-filled, cramped venues of the 90s underground. As a Metal Exhumator release, the production is intentionally archaeological. It prioritizes the authentic atmosphere of a live ritual over modern clarity, making it an essential acquisition for "die-hard" collectors of French extreme metal history. This CD is a mandatory addition for those who follow the lineage of bands like Massacra, Loudblast, and Agressor, proving that Shud was a formidable force that deserved its place in the pantheon of Gallic death metal.