''Second Death'' is the fourth EP by the

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band,

Death Requisite Death Requisite is a heavy metal band from Sarasota, Florida. The band describes their style as " blackened symphonic melodic Technical death metal" or simply "extreme hybrid metal". The band has played with Living Sacrifice, Extol, Zao, Norma ...

Critical reception

Chris Gatto of

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wrote "Death Requisite has been trolling around in the swamp since 1999, looking for gators to eat, I suspect. These Florida death metalers' ''Second Death'' EP is a thriller that ends all too quickly. Clocking in around only 20 minutes, it's just long enough to make listeners want more. Of the five tracks, the EP is bookended by instrumentals that add to the dark, classical vibe woven through the music. Musically, Death Requisite is very tight and would invite comparisons to

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, except for the symphony motif flowing throughout the EP. Highly recommended." The Metal Missionary reports "These songs are well-composed and interesting which should lead to repeat listens. This release is a few years old, but well worth your time if you enjoy extreme metal with keys adding to the experience."

Track listing

Personnel

Death Requisite * Dave "DJ" Blackmore – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals * Will Lee – drums * Cuinn Griffen – bass * Tyrannus – vocals Production * Kelly Scott Nunn – producer

References

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