When people reflect on the Florida metal scene of the late '80s and early '90s, groups like DEATH, OBITUARY and SOLSTICE instantly spring to mind. Yet there's one band that, despite never achieving the same glory some of their contemporaries enjoyed, is still adored and respected amongst cultist metal fans all these years later. We're talking about Lake Worth thrash heathens RAPED APE. Named after car mechanic slang for a motor that runs hard and fast, Raped Ape did precisely that within the South Florida metal scene, releasing three demos (1988’s In Ape We Trust, 1990’s Perpetual Aggravation and 1991’s Lost In Mind) and playing shows with some of the biggest heavy bands at that time (SEPULTURA, BIOHAZARD, CORONER, MORBID ANGEL and many more).

Eventually, the group entered the famed Morrisound Recording studios with producer extraordinaire Scott Burns to track their Independent EP, 1993’s Terminal Reality. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, this new Divebomb Records collection combines not only the original Terminal Reality EP, but also four of the band’s long sought-after demo tapes, all of which culminated in their signing to Century Media Records.

A must-own for any fan of underground thrash, this Land Of Broken Promises limited edition set contains brand new mastering from original source tapes and a massive 16-page booklet with member-supplied scrapbook styled memorabilia encompassing Raped Ape’s entire history. As a bonus, Divebomb Records has included an enhanced portion containing seven archival live videos of the band in their prime.

Raped Ape have announced a reunion show, on Sunday, March 10th (8 PM) at Propaganda Lake Worth in Lake Worth, FL

From the event page via Facebook: "The gig is sure to be a blast, featuring Pooch, JP and JC's current bands: FEROCIOUS STONES, JP SOARS & THE RED HOTS and THE MOBILE HOMIES. And while not billed as a full-on reunion, the night WILL end up with a short set of classics from South Florida's heaviest, Raped Ape!!"

More details here.

Land Of Broken Promises tracklisting:

Disc 1:

Terminal Reality – EP (1992)

'Land Of Broken Promises'

'Victim Of The Game'

'Voice Of Reason'

'Remembrance'

'Who's In Control'

'Return To Nothing'

Perpetual Aggravation – Demo (1990)

'The Krusher'

'Shrouded In Darkness'

'Kill Thy Neighbor'

'Circle Of Blood'

'S.T.D. (Socially Transmitted Death)'

'Pieces Of Aggravation'

Lost In Mind – Demo (1991)

'Hypothermia'

'Lost In Mind'

'Monkey See, Monkey Do'

'Feet First'

'Wastoid' (Drooling Pigdogs Lineup)

Bonus Track:

'The Krusher' (Live)

Disc 2:

The Stuck Demo (1994)

'Stuck'

'Future Tense'

'Drag'

'Mass Population'

Paingod – Demo (1995)

'Paingod/Sicklife'

'Not A Moment To Spare'

'Blind Vision'

'Easy Way Out'

'Self Made Man'

'One And The Same'

Enhanced CD - Live Videos:

'Due Process'

'The Krusher'

'Hypothermia'

'Who's In Control'

'Mass Population'

'Future Tense'

'Circle Of Blood'

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