Violator - The Hidden Face Of Death -

Released four years after their third full-length album, Scenarios of Brutality , this EP served as a bridge between their classic fast-and-furious style and the more complex themes explored in their later work, such as the 2025 album Unholy Retribution .

Lyrically, the band uses the "Hidden Face of Death" as a metaphor for the systemic rot in modern society, specifically confronting injustice, corruption, and the rise of far-right ideologies in the global south. Violator - The Hidden Face of Death

is an EP by the Brazilian thrash metal band Violator , released on December 1, 2017. It marked a significant evolution in the band's sound, shifting from their traditional "retro-thrash" style toward a rawer, darker, and more mid-tempo approach influenced by early Slayer. Overview and Musical Evolution Released four years after their third full-length album,

Features a darkened slow introduction before unleashing a fast assault of riffs and rhythmic changes. It marked a significant evolution in the band's

The artwork, created by Eric Cruz, draws inspiration from classic horror films and books, reflecting the darker aesthetic of the music.

While maintaining their aggressive roots, the EP incorporates slower, more ominous introductions and a "bitter, heavy, and raw" production quality. Track Listing