Following the release of 2002's indifferently received Hymns opus, industrial grindcore legends Godflesh were finally retired by their sonic architect, Justin Broadrick, who, quiet exit notwithstanding, could proudly look back upon more than a decade of committed service to the cause of extreme music. So it was especially fitting that Broadrick would then choose to lay his legendary beast to rest by unearthing one of the most collectible lost items from its past, the long-out-of-print Messiah EP. Originally made available only to members of the group's fan club back in 1994, Messiah's recording coincided with what most experts consider the group's commercial and artistic peak, and featured four intensely pulverizing cuts (the title track, "Wilderness of Mirrors," "Sungod," "Scapegoat") that easily qualify as vintage Godflesh. For this reissue, four alternate versions of the same songs in dub (remixed a year later in 1995) are added for good measure, resulting in a very satisfying final adieu for longtime Godflesh fans. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia
Originally recorded in 1994 & released on Godflesh mastermind Justin Broadrick's Avalanche Recordings, the highly sought-after Godflesh EP 'Messiah' was once only available via the official Godflesh website. Containing four lost songs & ambient remixes of those same songs, 'Messiah' is a dark, chilling glimpse inside the mind of one of heavy music's most revered martyrs. Relapse proudly resurrects 'Messiah', giving long-time Godflesh worshippers a precious memento, while laying to rest this omnipotent musical beast. 2003.
Recorded between 1994 & 1995.
Personnel: Justin Broadrick (guitar); G.C. Green (synthesizer, sampler).
Audio Mixer: Godflesh.
Recording information: Avalanche (1994-1995).
Godflesh: Justin K. Broadrick (vocals, guitar); GC Green (synthesizer, bass programming, samples).
The Wire (6/03, p.74) - "...Godflesh's awesome, bone splintering guitar, bass and machine rumble was turned up a notch on their long sought after MESSIAH EP to reach new heights of mantric Metal hallucination..."
Godflesh - Messiah Songs
| 1 | Messiah | | | |
| 2 | Wilderness of Mirrors | | | |
| 3 | Sungod | | | |
| 4 | Scapegoat  | | | |
| 5 | Messiah | | | |
| 6 | Wilderness of Mirrors | | | |
| 7 | Sungod | | | |
| 8 | Scapegoat | | | |
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