Sanshi - Slime Green Vinyl Record

Hailed by Stereogum as “rising stars in the metal world,” RIPPED TO SHREDS make a triumphant return with their highly anticipated new album, Sanshi—now available in a first press of 1353 Slime Green Standard Gram vinyl. Spearheaded by guitarist and vocalist Andrew Lee, the band delivers an unrelenting fusion of old-school death metal grit and modern grind energy. Raging dual guitar solos, pummeling drums, and raw, van Drunen-esque vocals lay the foundation for a sound that is both feral and razor-sharp.

Thematically, Sanshi delves into death and the afterlife through the lens of traditional Chinese folklore. “Perverting the Funeral Rites” nods to enigmatic funeral traditions in Taiwan, where exotic dancers perform for the living and the dead, while “Force Fed” explores the legend of Meng Po’s “Elixir of Forgetfulness,” said to wipe memories clean before reincarnation. Elsewhere, “Living in Effigy” traces the bleak reality of photographers traversing rural China to capture funeral portraits of those who pass away in solitude. The chilling cover art by Guang Yang depicts Yan Luo Wang, the God of Hell, towering over the departed as they await his judgment.

With Sanshi, RIPPED TO SHREDS establish themselves as one of extreme metal’s most tenacious forces, presenting a brutally exhilarating album that’s rooted in heritage and propelled by unbridled creativity