Florida-based death metallers MORBID ANGEL have issued the following update:

"World Management and Morbid Angel would like to let the fans know that rumors about Pedro 'Pete' Sandoval's (drummer) back surgery are, in fact, true. Pete has suffered for a long time with a deteriorating disc problem. He was in daily pain and needed to have this done. He has recently been treated by a laser back surgery specialist in Tampa, Florida. He is currently in rehabilitation and doing well.

Pete is part of our family and the band's history and we all wish him well and a full recovery. Unfortunately, this type of injury, subsequent surgery and rehab cannot be rushed and it will take ample time for him to hopefully be back behind his drums again and out on tour with Morbid Angel.

The band is moving forward on their next recording with Tim Yeung (DIVINE HERESY, NILE, HATE ETERNAL, VITAL REMAINS).

Currently the guys are in rehearsals in Tampa putting their finishing touches on the songs for the new album, which is slated for later this year (via Season Of Mist), with subsequent touring worldwide."

Formulas Fatal To The Flesh, the 1998 death metal masterclass from MORBID ANGEL, is out now on vinyl for the first time ever.

Marking the third release in Earache's "First Time On Vinyl" campaign, Formulas Fatal To The Flesh marked a new era for Morbid Angel upon its release, being the band's first album with new vocalist and bassist Steve Tucker.

While Formulas Fatal To The Flesh featured the traditional, blasting death metal for which Morbid Angel became known, the album also included more experimental instrumental pieces, showcasing a new diversity and ambition from the band.

Formulas Fatal To The Flesh is available now on limited edition double gatefold vinyl LP in the following colours:

Lava vinyl - 100 copies - SOLD OUT

Red vinyl - 200 copies

Clear vinyl - 300 copies

Black vinyl - 1400

The official track listing is as follows:

Side A:

'Heaving Earth'

'Prayer Of Hatred'

'Bil Ursag'

Side B:

'Nothing Is Not'

'Chambers Of Dis'

'Disturbance In The Great Slumber'

Side C:

'Umulamahri

'Hellspawn: The Rebirth'

'Covenant Of Death'

'Hymn To A Gas Giant'

Side D:

'Invocation Of The Continual One'

'Ascent Through The Spheres'

'Hymnos Rituales De Guerra'

'Trooper'

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