Cage (dead Souls Mc: Prospects #1)

Grave's 10th album finds the band returning to Century Media, who parterned with the legendary Swedes to release the classic 'Into The Grave' debut in 1991. Six more albums of sonic violence followed before the band sought out new avenues following 'As Rapture Comes' in 2006. And although the two records that surfaced while Grave was away – 'Dominion VIII' (2008) and 'Burial Ground' (2010) – continued to uphold the band's penchant for quality mayhem, their latest outing, 'Endless Procession Of Souls,' hits like a ton of bricks thanks to its relentless speed, crushing groove, and rich clarity. Released at a time when death metal is enjoying a new wave of popularity and competition for the crown is fierce, 'Endless Procession Of Souls' takes the best of what Grave has offered in the past and chalks up a bigger and meaner spin on things.

This collection features works by various luminaries in the international avant-garde performing works by or in memoriam of the iconoclastic composer John Cage. Performances range from David Tudor's electronic explorations to Patrick Moraz's performance of Cage's "Dances for Prepared Piano." The irony will not be lost on fans of Cage's work that a recorded tribute album for a composer who disliked the recorded medium is at best a strange tribute.