The Rack, Asphyx's second full-length, solidified their status as purveyors of crushing, mid-paced death metal with a distinct doom influence. It remains a landmark release in the genre.
- Recorded at the Sound Plant in Stockholm, Sweden, with producer Tomas Skogsberg, The Rack was engineered by Fred Estby.
- The album was released on April 13, 1991, by Century Media Records.
- The Rack is often cited as a key album in the development of the death-doom subgenre.
Asphyx hails from the Netherlands, known for their pioneering role in the death-doom metal scene. By 1991, they had already established a reputation for their crushing sound and grim aesthetics.
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