Sadist is an Italian metal band noted in reviews for blending death metal aggression with progressive arrangements, prominent keyboards and occasional tribal/folk elements. Tommy Talamanca is repeatedly identified in reviews as the band's creative leader.

Formed in Genoa, Italy. Tommy Talamanca is a key member and primary creative force (guitars/keyboards). Above the Light (1993) and Tribe (1996) are among the albums most discussed in contemporary reviews.

Reviews praise Sadist's imaginative blend of death metal, progressive arrangements, prominent keyboards and occasional tribal/folk elements. Tommy Talamanca is repeatedly singled out as the band's creative force. Tribe and Above the Light are highlighted as milestone albums in the band's discography.

For:Fans of progressive/death metal, listeners who appreciate experimental and keyboard-forward metal, and followers of the Italian metal scene.

 If we really had to categorize it in this genre, I would not hesitate to call it one of the greatest death albums of all time.

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 this album is a masterpiece!

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 This album is for me one of the best Italian metal albums, Sadist is a fundamental group for Italian metal along with Necrodeath and Death SS, not to mention Italian bands like Rhapsody of Fire, Domine, Vision Divine, Lacuna Coil...

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