Various - Senseless Death

Review by Karen Simmonds

Senseless Death: A Thrashy, Grindy, Punk-Infused Chaos You Didn’t Know You Needed Released in 1989, Senseless Death by Various is like that wild buddy who shows up uninvited to your party but ends up being the life of it. This compilation album brings together a chaotic mix of thrash, grindcore, punk, and hardcore from both Germany and the US—basically all the stuff you need for a good mosh pit or an existential crisis. Released on Nuclear Blast (you know, the label with more metal cred than your favorite denim vest) and Ever Rat Records, this record screams raw energy. And if you’re into gnarly artwork, Harald Stumpp’s cover has got you covered—literally. Now, let’s talk tracks because there are some real gems here that stick out like a sore thumb at a tea party. First up, “Satan’s Doormat.” Yeah, I said it. It’s as unholy as it sounds, but damn, does it slap. The riffs hit harder than your ex’s new Instagram captions, and the vocals? Pure gravel-in-your-throat goodness. Listening to this feels like getting punched in the face…in a good way. Like, "Wow, my jaw hurts, but also, wow, what just happened?" It’s one of those songs where you don’t know whether to headbang or cry, so you do both. Classic move. Another banger worth mentioning is “Deadly Euphoria.” If euphoria could kill—and honestly, sometimes happiness feels lethal—this track would be its theme song. The live version included on the album adds that extra layer of chaos, like someone spilled beer on the mixing board mid-recording. But hey, isn’t that what makes it authentic? There’s something oddly satisfying about hearing musicians lose their minds while still staying vaguely on beat. You can practically smell the sweat-soaked basement gigs when this one kicks in. Oh, and props to Markus Staiger for producing this mess-turned-masterpiece. He somehow wrangled these wildly different styles into a cohesive trainwreck of sound. Djamil Mehtieff mastered the whole thing too, which explains why even though it’s rough around the edges, it doesn’t sound like someone recorded it on a potato. What strikes me most about Senseless Death is how ridiculous yet earnest it feels. Tracks like “Zombie Dismemberment” and “Chemical Death” might seem over-the-top, but they remind us not to take ourselves too seriously. Life’s short; why not scream about zombies and vomitheads every now and then? Plus, with titles like “Big Fat Muffin” thrown into the mix, it’s clear these guys had a sense of humor—or maybe just really bad catering at the studio. In the end, Senseless Death isn’t perfect. Some tracks feel repetitive, others veer dangerously close to noise pollution, and yeah, the production screams ‘80s DIY. But isn’t that kind of the point? This album is like a time capsule of youthful rebellion, frozen in all its gritty glory. So crank it up, embrace the chaos, and remember: Satan probably needs a new doormat anyway. Final thought: If this album were a person, it’d definitely get kicked out of a library—but invited back to the afterparty.

Artist: Various
Album: Senseless Death

Rock

1987

Rating: 3.86

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
A.M.Q.A.
Cigarette Death
No Blind Power
Patton's Disease
No Blind Power (Live)
Lies
Meat Market
Red Streak
Deadly Euphoria (Live)
Deadly Euphoria
Satan's Sandals
Faceplant
Take A Look Around
AMQA
Vomithead
Black-Doomy-Theme
Chemical Death
On The Team
Black / Doomy Theme
Satan´s Sandals
Pyro
Satan's Doormat
Yukmouth
Face Plant
When I Sleep
Zombie Dismemberment
Greed
Vomitheads
This World
Babysitter
Cardiac Arrest
Prophecy Fulfilled
Emotional Blurr
Some Curiosity
Big Fat Muffin
Satan´s Doormat
Herman Munster

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Catalog Numbers

NB 007-01
7 72612-4
72612-1
NB 001, 001

Labels

Nuclear Blast
Ever Rat Records

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
EP
Limited Edition
Red
Cassette
Album
Compilation
Reissue
HX PRO
LP
White

Companies

Role	Company
Marketed By	Medusa Records
Recorded At	Northeast Sound
Mastered At	Elaton
Lacquer Cut At	Kong-Studio

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Harald Stumpp
Producer	Markus Staiger
Cover	Harald Stumpp
Mastered By	Djamil Mehtieff

Notes

"Limited Special e.p (in colored vinyl)"
Cut at Kong Studio, Reutlingen, Germany.
Fold Out J-card.
Reissue with six bonus tracks: A8 to A10, B5, B6 and B13.
Original issue from 1987 was on Nuclear Blast Records (Germany) with the same title.
Limited first edition on white vinyl, 1000 copies pressed.
Tracks B7 & B8 recorded at Northeast Sound Studio, Waltham, Mass., USA.
Tracks A4, A5 & A8 to B1 were previously released, all other tracks / versions previously unreleased.
Printed lyric / info insert included.
Regular edition on black vinyl, approx. 2000 copies pressed.
Tracks B7-B8 recorded at Northeast Sound Studio, Waltham, Mass., USA.

Barcodes

Barcode: 018777261241
Matrix / Runout (Side A): NB 001-A (NB- -1 /A) et
Matrix / Runout (Side B): NB 001-B (NB- -1 /B) et
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Side A): NB-007-1/A et
Matrix / Runout (Side B): NB-007-1/B et

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Senseless Death* by Various artists is like a chaotic mixtape of raw energy. Released in 1989, it blends thrash, grindcore, punk, and hardcore into one wild ride. Fun fact—two different artists worked on the cover art: Harald Stumpp handled both the artwork and design. And get this: the album was released in both Germany and the US under two labels, Nuclear Blast and Ever Rat Records. It even features live versions of tracks like "Deadly Euphoria" and "No Blind Power," giving fans a taste of the intensity these genres are known for. Not your typical album, right?