Masvidal

 The selection of songs was made by Monte Conner, a big name at Roadrunner. And it shows, as in the tracklist there is only one song from that masterpiece known as 'Spheres', which is Mind reflections.

 This best of gets a 3, which is mainly due to the excellent live part; the score does not go higher because of Monte Conner's poor choice of songs.

This review covers 'Mind Reflections,' a compilation album by Dutch death metal band Pestilence, curated by Monte Conner of Roadrunner Records. While the album includes notable live tracks and the important song 'Hatred Within,' it lacks a comprehensive overview of the band's work, especially the exclusion of many tracks from 'Spheres.' The reviewer suggests this album mainly for fans interested in Pestilence's live sound and rarity, recommending starting with other albums first. Discover Pestilence's live intensity and rare tracks by exploring the Mind Reflections compilation now!

 Malleus maleficarum is a typical headbanger’s album: fast rhythms, granite riffs, and a singer spitting his tonsils out.

 It’s certainly not a masterpiece, but it is a respectable debut album, the result of four guys who had good ideas in mind and took the plunge to show them to us.

Pestilence's 1988 debut album 'Malleus Maleficarum' presents a straightforward thrash metal experience with fast rhythms and raw energy. Although not highly technical, it serves as a significant milestone for the Dutch band now revered in the death metal scene. Recommended for die-hard fans and collectors, especially given its rarity and the 1998 reissue including their early demos. Explore Pestilence's raw thrash metal roots and hear the beginnings of a death metal legend today!