Massacre

The Profile

Massacre are an American death metal band from Tampa, Florida, formed in 1984. Closely linked to the early Death scene, they debuted with From Beyond (1991), followed by the Inhuman Condition EP (1992), Promise (1996), Back from Beyond (2014), and Resurgence (2021). Key early members included Kam Lee, Rick Rozz, Terry Butler, and Bill Andrews.

Their history is intertwined with Death and the Leprosy era; From Beyond features production work associated with Colin Richardson and Scott Burns. Kam Lee is cited as an influence by Barney of Napalm Death in the acknowledgments of Harmony Corruption.

A detailed look at Massacre’s From Beyond (1991), framed against Death’s Leprosy era. The review highlights Colin Richardson/Scott Burns’ production, Kam Lee’s cavernous growl, and Rick Rozz’s wall-of-sound riffing. It touches on lineup ties to Death, track specifics, and the Inhuman Condition EP (with a Venom cover featuring Cronos). Verdict: a respected, classic death metal statement.