Genocidio Hoctaedrom LP Brazil Heavy Metal 1993 Death RDP MX Sepultura Hellion

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ARTIST: Genocidio
TITLE: Hoctaedrom
LABEL:  Hellion Records – HEL - 003(First press 1993, Brazil)
RECORD GRADING: VG
SLEEVE GRADING: G+ (NOTE: the insert and jacket were exposed to water and because of this, the cover is a bit "wavy" in places. There isn't discoloration or mold or anything like that... but worth mentioning).
NOTES: Includes insert 
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Genocidio's 1993 release, Hoctaedrom, remains a monumental pillar in the Brazilian extreme metal canon, marking a definitive evolution from the primitive death-thrash of their 1988 debut and the subsequent Depopulation period. As a cornerstone of the São Paulo underground, the album saw the band—led by the enduring creative partnership of Murillo Leite and Wanderley Perna—pioneer a morose, atmospheric blend of death metal that integrated nascent gothic and doom elements long before such stylistic hybridization became a global trend. The record was originally unleashed via Paradoxx Music (and later through Hellion Records), standing out in a South American scene dominated by the hyper-speed aggression of contemporaries like Sarcófago or the thrash-leaning dominance of Sepultura. By deliberately decelerating their tempo and embracing a more solemn, liturgical aesthetic, Genocidio carved out a unique sonic identity that prioritized crushing mid-paced riffs, mournful melodies, and a sense of ecclesiastical dread that was virtually unprecedented in the 1990s Brazilian metal landscape.

The musical architecture of Hoctaedrom is defined by its cavernous production and a sophisticated use of layering that introduced keyboards and subtle female vocal counterpoints into the traditionally abrasive death metal template. Recorded at a time when the band was seeking to transcend the "noise-only" tropes of the underground, tracks like "Cloister" and "The Forbidden Fruit" showcase a masterful balance between visceral, low-end growls and clean, evocative acoustic passages. Murillo Leite’s vocal performance on this record is particularly noteworthy, transitioning from deep, subterranean gutturals to a more theatrical, spoken-word delivery that mirrored the album’s lyrical obsession with religious skepticism, dark romanticism, and occult geometric concepts. The inclusion of the "Hoctaedrom" title track itself serves as a centerpiece of this atmospheric transition, utilizing a cold, industrial-tinged production sheen and rhythmic precision that hinted at the avant-garde directions the band would explore in the decades to follow.

The legacy of Hoctaedrom has attained a permanent "cult classic" status among global extreme metal connoisseurs, often cited as the primary Brazilian response to the early gothic-death movements spearheaded by European titans like Paradise Lost, Celtic Frost, and Tiamat. Its influence is deeply embedded in the "Dark Wave" of South American metal, proving that the region’s extreme music could be intellectually complex and emotionally resonant without sacrificing its foundational brutality. The album’s stark, monochromatic cover art and its use of funeral iconography further solidified Genocidio's reputation as one of the most unpredictable and artistically fearless units in the scene. As a historical artifact, Hoctaedrom remains an essential study in the evolution of atmospheric metal, bridging the gap between the raw energy of the 1980s and the polished, conceptual depth of the mid-90s, ensuring that Genocidio’s name is permanently etched into the annals of the international metal underground.

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