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Master is the 1990 debut album by Chicago death metal band Master, led by bassist and vocalist Paul Speckmann. Though recorded in 1985, the album wasn't released until 1990, making it both a product of the early American death metal scene and a somewhat delayed release. Master formed in 1983 and was among the first wave of U.S. death metal bands, developing their sound alongside other pioneers like Death, Autopsy, and Morbid Angel during the genre's formative years.

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When was Master's self-titled debut album released?

The album 'Master' was released in 1990 and is widely considered a foundational release in the American death metal scene. The band was originally formed in Chicago and led by bassist and vocalist Paul Speckmann.

What record label originally released Master's debut album?

While their early demos floated around the underground, the full-length album was eventually pushed to market with the involvement of Nuclear Blast Records. This release helped establish the German label's strong footprint in the extreme metal market.

Why was the release of the 'Master' album delayed?

The album actually faced significant delays after their initial label deal fell through, leaving the recordings shelved temporarily. Because of these legal and contractual complications, the band's early demos circulated for years before the official studio release.

Is the band Master considered old-school death metal?

Yes, Master is heavily associated with the old-school death metal movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their aggressive, raw, punk-infused sound places them alongside early pioneering extreme metal acts.

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