The Chicago trio's 2008 Southern Lord release delivers a punishing take on war-themed death metal. Battle Master is notable for its relentless pace and uncompromising sound.
- The album was recorded at Volume Studios in Chicago with engineer Ryan Greene. It was released on March 25, 2008. The album features cover art by Joe Bonomo.
- The album was released on Southern Lord Records. It followed their 2006 debut, The Annihilation of Millions.
- The band's sound on this album draws from early death metal and grindcore. It is characterized by heavy, down-tuned guitar riffs and aggressive vocals.
Lair of the Minotaur is a Chicago-based band playing a unique, brutal style of death metal. They have been releasing music since the early 2000s.
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