A pair of albums from death metal veterans Obituary are set to receive newly remastered reissues. Both the group’s seventh album, 2007’s “Xecutioner’s Return” and its follow-up, 2009’s “Darkest Day“, have been scheduled to be released LP/2-LP/CD, cassette and digital formats. The latter format is now available, while pre-orders for the physical copies can be found via Relapse.
The band stated of getting these albums back in the hands of their fans:
“We are super excited about the remastered reissues of ‘Xecutioner’s Return‘ & ‘Darkest Day‘. These albums have not been available for many years and it’s great to know that soon fans can finally get their hands on them. It will give everyone an opportunity to enjoy and remember Frank Watkins and the final OB recordings with him while allowing fans to celebrate the amazing, shredding solos that Ralph Santolla threw down on these records during his time with us.
R.I.P. both our brothers….gone but not forgotten.”
“Darkest Day” comes with a pair of bonus tracks: the 2008 version of “Slowly We Rot“, and a cover of Celtic Frost‘s “Dethroned Emperor“, both of which were previously released on the band’s “Left To Die” EP.
