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Expanded edition of this classic slice of grindcore history from seminal UK act Carcass. 'Reek of Putrefaction' was Carcass' horrifying debut album, which defined a genre and a million imitators. This new limited edition features deluxe packaging and exclusive bonus footage. The dual disc comes housed in a deluxe digi-pak with extra artwork. *The album will come specially packaged in a white 'medical' bag with clear sticker, ensuring that the controversial cover art is hidden from sensitive eyes! The DVD footage contains in depth interviews with the band members, exploring their humble beginnings and lifting the lid on the controversy that brought the band to a wider audience. The original shocking and controversial 'gore' cover art is available beneath the special 'medical bag' outer packaging. Contains 13 unreleased bonus tracks from the 'Flesh Ripping Sonic Torment' demo 'Reek of Putrefaction' shocked the metal world upon its original release in 1988 - from the brutal cover art to the sickening lyrics, all shrouded in a sludge filled production. *The band were immediately championed by John Peel who played them relentlessly on his influential radio shows. Each of Carcass' 5 studio albums will re-issued in deluxe digi-paks with exclusive bonus documentaries throughout 2008. Each documentary forms part of 'The Pathologist's Report' - in total a two and half hour documentary examining all eras of the band. The 'Pathologist's Report' documentary represents the first time the band members officially reunited in over 10 years. Carcass recently reformed amid much publicity and will be touring festivals this summer. The band became famous as a 'gore' band - using extreme images on album sleeve and in lyrics, often with a medical dictionary providing inspiration. Having split after the release of the final album 'Swansong', Jeff Walker continued with Blackstar and Brujeria. Bill Steer formed Firebird, and Mike Amott found success with Spiritual Beggars and Arch Enemy.