Description
Re-release Date: January 10th, 2026
One song found and added to the Eternal Torment side of split!
In the annals of the legendary New York Death Metal scene, much of the history is written by the titans who reached the world stage, yet the true foundation of the genre’s notoriety was poured in the humid basements and gritty rehearsal spaces of the early 90s. CDN Records is proud to cement that legacy with a definitive rerelease of two of the underground’s most punishing relics: the demos of Eternal Torment and Obscurity. This collection serves as a sonic time capsule, presented with no remastering or modern digital interference. By preserving the original, unpolished audio, CDN Records ensures that the raw, suffocating atmosphere of the NYDM demo-trading era remains exactly as it was meant to be heard – violent, cavernous, and real.
Eternal Torment represents the sheer, crushing weight that became a hallmark of the Empire State’s extreme music exports. Their contributions to this release highlight a band that prioritized a sense of impending doom, utilizing mid-tempo grooves and guttural vocal performances that felt like a physical assault. To complement their sonic brutality, this re-release features brand-new cover art that visualizes the band’s bleak lyrical themes, providing a fresh aesthetic perspective on a classic sound without stripping away the grit that defined their inception.
Sharing this release is Obscurity, a name that has long occupied a revered space in the collections of deep-underground enthusiasts. Known for a more frenetic and technical approach to the genre, Obscurity’s inclusion is marked by a significant historical find: a previously unreleased track unearthed from a forgotten compilation tape. This “lost” song offers a rare glimpse into the band’s creative peak, finally seeing the light of day after decades of silence. Paired with newly commissioned artwork, Obscurity’s legacy is finally given the presentation it deserves, bridging the gap between their 90s cult status and the modern era.
This dual-offering from CDN Records is more than a simple reissue; it is a preservation project for the die-hard historian. By eschewing the “cleanliness” of modern production in favor of the original tape-sourced intensity, this release honors the spirit of the New York underground. From the newly discovered Obscurity track to the revamped visual identity of both bands, this is a mandatory acquisition for anyone who understands that the truest death metal is often found in the darkest, unpolished corners of the past.
Original Release Date: September 25th, 2020
