Master

Formed in Chicago in 1983 by Paul Speckmann, Master evolved from proto-thrash roots toward death metal. The band released a self-titled debut in 1990 and the influential On the Seventh Day God Created... Master in 1991.

Paul Speckmann is the singer and bassist and the band's constant member. Early lineup included founding drummer Bill Schmidt. The 1991 album On the Seventh Day God Created... Master featured Paul Masvidal on guitar and Aaron Nickeas on drums (as noted in the DeBaser review). Master is widely regarded as an underground pioneer bridging thrash and early death metal.

DeBaser's review portrays Master as an influential underground outfit that moved from proto-thrash toward death metal. The 1991 album On the Seventh Day God Created... Master is presented as a milestone for the band and a notable entry in early extreme metal. Paul Speckmann is identified as the band's constant leader; the review highlights contributions from Paul Masvidal and drummer Aaron Nickeas on that record.

For:Fans of death metal, thrash metal, and underground extreme metal; metal historians and collectors.