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MASTIC SCUM to unleash latest deathcore assault

By Erin Fox
The Scum also rises...

MASTIC SCUM already rages more than 10 years in the underground and is one of the most skilled representatives in the extreme Metal scene. The band was founded in 1992 and can review on numerous outputs and tours. MASTIC SCUM deliver intense and heavy Death Metal with Grind and Hardcore influences.

The band played a lot of shows across Europe and also in the USA. They also did a lot of tours like the Scars Over Europe Tour 2004 with Natron, the European Tour 2003 with Master & Lividity and some small tours like Tortour 2002 in Benelux, the Fuck The Commerce Tour 2000 in Germany, the Hang Over Tour 1997 in Benelux and the Döner Tour 1996 in Turkey. And at least 2 great shows in the USA.

The 3rd album "Mind" was released Sept. 5th 2005 (Cudgel Agency/ Twilight Distribution). This release features 13 tracks + 1 video clip and is definitely their strongest output to date. At this album the band versed a kind of progression in combining Grind and Hardcore influences with their Death Metal roots. Massive, rough and heavy - intense Deathcore straight in the face!!