Ultimatum - Symphonic Extremities [CD] Re-mastered

2007 Retroactive Records

01. Symphonic Extremities
02. The Killing Fields
03. E.N.D.
04. Black Light
05. Darkest Void
06. Ode To Noise (Psalm 150)
07. The Grip
08. Fatal Delay
09. Megatron
10. Blink
11. World Of Sin

Bonus Tracks:

12. WickednessAnd Perdition (1993 Demo)
13. Fatal Delay (1993 Demo)
14. Blink (Live 2006)

Time: 74:00
Media: Jewel Case (6 panel insert and lyrics)
Package: BRAND NEW Item – shipped in a reusable poly bag
Origin: USA

"Symphonic Extremities" was originally released as an independent tape by the band in 1995. Only 550 original copies of the tape were printed before the album was licensed to Juke Box Media, a small independent label to be re - released on CD in 1997. Added to the CD was the bonus cut, remix of "World of Sin" off of Rowe Productions' "Massive Frequency Overload" Compilation. The remix was done by extraordinary guitarist Rex Carroll (of WHITECROSS and KING JAMES fame). Ultimatum is a band that sticks to traditional speed metal. "Symphonic Extremities" is a feast of true metal that could satisfy the biggest appetite. The opening track has such blazing fast guitar that one reviewer suggested that "the dudes hand would've fallen off." Steve Trujillo and Robert Gutierrez handle the guitar work throughout the album with incredible ability and technicality. Tons of ripping, squealing guitar solos just accentuate their abilities. Vocally, Ultimatum is very original. Scott Waters provides somewhat high pitched, yet still very abrasive and angry, these vocals fit so well to the songs it is shocking. David DeSoto reviewed the album in HM Magazine and said, "Symphonic Extremities" is a tight album... the music balances heavy, distorted rhythms, blazing leads and pleasant melodies." For crunchy thrash/speed metal in the vein of Exodus, Flotsam and Jetsam, Slayer, and Megadeth, Sacred Reich, and Sacrament, look no further.

- Retroactive Records