Burnt Offering

Chicago-based thrash/death metal band formed in 1987. Released a self-titled debut in 1989 (later reissued in 1998 as Death Decay Complete). The band supported acts such as Death, Dark Angel, Kreator, Coroner, Sacred Reich and Candlemass, and introduced Sepultura's first U.S. date in Chicago. The group broke up in 1990 and reunited around 1997, releasing Walk of the Dead in 1998. Members mentioned in reviews include vocalist Hal Shore, guitarist Jim Martinelli and drummer Mitch.

Self-titled debut released 1989; reissued in 1998 as Death Decay Complete with demo tracks. Formed 1987 in Chicago; broke up 1990; reunited ~1997 and released Walk of the Dead (1998).

The available review celebrates Burnt Offering's 1989 self-titled debut as an intense early thrash/death record with raw production and ferocious vocals. The reviewer highlights the band's 1987 origins in Chicago, a 1990 breakup, and a late-1990s reunion that produced Walk of the Dead (1998). The 1998 reissue Death Decay Complete adds demo tracks.

For:Fans of early thrash and death metal, collectors of 1980s underground metal vinyl and reissues.