As Hope Dies "Birthplace and Burial Site" 12" EP/150

This is the first LP press of a the first real release of As Hope Dies, the band that lasted from 1999-2003 or so and had three members that directly went on to start Graf Orlock (Adam, Justin and Josh). Completely different tone, time and place, but a testament to youthful riffing. Peep info below:

From Tarnished Records:
Few EPs capture the raw urgency of early 2000s metalcore quite like As Hope Dies’ - Birthplace and Burial Site. First released in 2002, the record hits with a vicious intensity while weaving in an undeniable sense of melody and structure that keeps it gripping from start to finish.

The band’s technical prowess is on full display. The drumming is a whirlwind of precise blast beats and rapid double bass, driving the songs forward with relentless momentum. Guitars cut through with razor sharp riffs that balance brutality and melody. The vocals tie everything together with a sense of urgency and conviction. What makes Birthplace and Burial Site stand out is its ability to merge extremes, blistering aggression paired with moments of vulnerability. Even years later, it remains a striking reminder of how potent and boundary pushing the underground metal scene once was.

Adding to the record’s legacy, the original artwork was created by none other than Jacob Bannon, and was resurfaced for this pressing by drummer Adam Hunt.

Audio remaster : Steven Reilly
Art / layout : Adam Hunt and Michael Ward

Limited to 150