: Mortal Extremities was the first in a series of EPs, followed by Canticles of Dissolution (1992) and Erotic Martyrdom (1994). Archaic Mass - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives
: The band's music often explores dark themes such as despair, moroseness, loss, and religion.
During the recording of this EP, the band operated as a duo: : Guitars, Bass, Vocals Chris Dunlap : Drums, Keyboards Background and Style Formation : Archaic Mass formed in Columbia, SC in 1988.
: Their sound on this release is characterized as Death/Thrash Metal . While the production is noted for its "bland" or raw quality—typical of early 90s underground demos—the songwriting and vocal performances are considered the highlights, offering a heavier sound than some of the band's much later 2018 output.
The EP, released in 1990, is the debut recording by the Columbia, South Carolina-based death/thrash metal band Archaic Mass . This self-released cassette is a raw example of the early Southeastern U.S. extreme metal scene, blending aggressive thrash foundations with the emerging brutality of death metal.
The EP consists of five tracks with a total runtime of approximately 25:54: (04:48) Survivor Type (03:13) In the Middle (02:25) Necrosites (05:30) Opiate of the People (02:23) Band Lineup & Credits
