F.O.A.D Birth of Extinction CD

Hailing from the legendary metal grounds of Sweden, F.O.A.D. (Fuck Off and Die) brings a devastating storm of old-school violence with their 2016 full-length, Birth of Extinction. Released via the underground stronghold Defense Records, this CD is a foul-smelling, high-speed collision of Blackened Thrash Metal and Crust Punk. This is music stripped of all polish, designed for those who worship at the altar of raw, primitive extremity. The carnage begins with the provocatively titled Avoid the Smell of Semen, immediately setting a tone of irreverence and sonic filth. F.O.A.D. excels at a very specific type of Swedish aggression—one that combines the buzzsaw guitar tone of early death metal with the relentless d-beat energy of the punk scene. Tracks like Chaos of Reign and Legion of the Dead are short, sharp shocks to the system, characterized by frantic drumming and snarling vocals that echo the golden age of the 80s underground. The album dives deeper into darkness with the blasphemous weight of Doomed Rebirth of Christ and the visceral speed of Deathcamp VIII. As the record moves through the gritty textures of Bastard Son and the strangely titled Holiday in Armenia, the production remains gloriously unrefined, capturing the chaotic energy of a band that cares more about impact than technical perfection. The assault concludes with the brief brutality of Among the Living Carcass and the final, decaying notes of Morbid Truth. This CD is a mandatory acquisition for fans of Bathory (early era), Nifelheim, Aura Noir, and Toxic Holocaust. If you seek an album that sounds like a drunken brawl in a haunted Swedish basement, Birth of Extinction is an essential relic of pure, blackened thrash filth for your collection.