Artist: Despair
Label: Wax Assault Records
UPC: 850082864003
Genre: Heavy Metal, Thrash
Release Date: 3/2026

BRAND-NEW/UNPLAYED/SEALED AND READY TO SHIP!

A landmark of German progressive thrash returns to vinyl. Originally released in 1990, Decay of Humanity marked a major turning point for Despair, not only in sound, but in identity. Following the departure of original vocalist Robert Kampf (who left to focus entirely on running Century Media Records), the band recruited Andreas Henschel, introducing a more melodic yet commanding thrash vocal style that complemented Waldemar Sorychta’s increasingly intricate songwriting. With this lineup shift came a bold transformation. Despair moved beyond the straight-ahead style of their debut and embraced a more mature, progressive, precision driven thrash style. Mixed at the legendary Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida, Decay of Humanity is often regarded as the pinnacle of the band’s catalog. This limited vinyl reissue marks the album’s first-ever appearance on vinyl in the United States, and its first return to the format since its original 1990 European release. With a new vinyl master by Svante Forsbäck (Chartmakers), this critical yet often overlooked chapter of thrash history is now revived for longtime fans and a new generation alike.