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 .
While maintaining their aggressive roots, the EP incorporates slower, more ominous introductions and a "bitter, heavy, and raw" production quality. Track Listing Violator - The Hidden Face of Death
A socio-political protest song targeting neo-fascism and religious fundamentalism in Brazil. Nausea: A cover of the 80s hardcore band Heresy . Released four years after their third full-length album,
A cover of the Brazilian crossover/hardcore legends Ratos de Porão . Nausea: A cover of the 80s hardcore band Heresy
The EP typically includes two core tracks along with various covers and live recordings depending on the version (CD or vinyl):
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
The artwork, created by Eric Cruz, draws inspiration from classic horror films and books, reflecting the darker aesthetic of the music.