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Initial pressings of HERETIC included a bonus CD of previously unreleased tracks, BONUS LEVELS.
Few death metal bands live on as long as Morbid Angel. Over the years, the Florida headbangers changed labels, parted way with their lead singer, and endured varying levels of popularity as their style of music fell in and out of favor among metalheads. Yet despite all the ups and downs over the years, Morbid Angel continued to make music, record albums, and tour extensively. In fact, before the release of Heretic in 2003, they'd toured America with the mighty Pantera and garnered more mass-market exposure than they ever had previously. It's not really a surprise then that Heretic sounds so lively. Veterans or not, Morbid Angel are anything but short on enthusiasm here. Their musicianship is as inventive as ever, especially that of guitar-god Trey Azagthoth, and their songwriting as impassioned as ever, especially that of lyricist/vocalist/bassist Steve Tucker. This is the sound of a band on a mission, a band with a sense of purpose. It helps also that Morbid Angel do more than just thrash away, though of course they still do plenty of that. While their songs are downright relentless, never slowing down even for the occasional mid-tempo bridge or solo, they do slide a few quiet interludes into the latter half of Heretic, some nice moments of eerie respite. Then there's the myriad hidden tracks that follow the 14-track album itself, most of which are nothing more than five to ten seconds of silence yet some of which sound much like the instrumental interludes found within the album proper. A bonus disc is filled with more similarly interspersed untitled tracks of silence and instrumental song-idea throwaways. While all of this suggests that Morbid Angel are triumphantly striding through yet another prime era of their up-and-down career, it doesn't mean that they've reinvented the wheel. They're still blasting out death metal in its purest sense if you discount their experimental interludes and bonus tracks, and while that's good news for purists, those looking for cutting-edge death metal aren't going to find anything revolutionary here. Morbid Angel helped establish the old-school death metal style back in the day, and they've kept that flame alive ever since, with albums like Heretic shining a bit brighter in the metal underground than others. ~ Jason Birchmeier
Eighth Earache album from Morbid Angel, the most influential death metal band of all time. 14 tracks. Echo. 2003.
Recorded at Diet Of Worms Studios, Seffner, Florida.
Morbid Angel: Steve Tucker (vocals, bass); Trey Azagthoth (guitar); Pete Sandoval (drums).CMJ (9/22/03, p.22) - "...HERETIC is a clinic in expert death metal..."
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Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)    List All 12 Reviews THE STRICKEN ARISE!!!!!!
what is the reason this and gateways get dissed all the time? its got nothing to do with the music. its because every so called death metal fan wants dave vincent back. this album shreds!!! enshrined by grace, god of our own divinity, and within thy enemy are 3 of their best songs and the stricken arise is quite possibly the most brutal song they have ever done. but tucker is gone and vincent is back so everyone is happy. morbid angels best to worst studio albums are 1.formulas fatal to the flesh 2.covenant 3.heretic 4.altars of madness 5.gateways to annihilation 6.blessed are the sick 7.domination.
Submitted by jinx (jax, fla.)
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morbid angel is great metal band-one of the top of line- I'll be honor to see them in concert with slayer in detroit. I am very sure they do good show. this album improved and getting better- keep hard work- blood spell forever more
Submitted by msaqqa (houghton lake, mi) 
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Another great album
Very few bands can be counted on to provide an enjoyable listening experience through their studio albums. This album is another great death metal masterpiece by what has got to be the best death metal band that I have listened to. Heretic is brutal and beautiful. Azagthoth, Sandoval and Tucker have been a fine core for their last three studio albums. As much as I like Vincent, I think the albums produced with Tucker are their best (collectively, Covenant is their best imo). When you listen to Morbid Angel, its not just death metal you are hearing... it is art created by a few of the finest musicians AND composers in music regardless of the genre. Buy this album!
Submitted by drudow (Lawrenceville, GA USA)
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if there was any evidence that the writing for morbid angel was getting weak, look no further than heretic. after domniation, there was nothing there for me to really jump up and down about. but there's great news. tucker left, vincent is back in, all is right with the world. hey did anyone notice that on this website morbid angels cd's are the easiest to find. not only are they listed in alphabetical order, but the alphabets coincide with the release date. yea, yea, yea, i know i'll get bashed for that one, but it's worth it.
Submitted by tastecoldsteel (jersey city, nj, USA)
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Heretic
GREAT NEW MA!, these guys can do no wrong, awesome riffs on this one, and Tuckers vox are top notch, buy this today!
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