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 .
The EP typically includes two core tracks along with various covers and live recordings depending on the version (CD or vinyl): Violator - The Hidden Face of Death
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 Released four years after their third full-length album,