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Band: Ultimatum Title: Into the Pit Release Type: Full-length Year: 2007 Label:Retroactive Records Total Votes: 33 Total Views: 2752 Views Today: 1 Added on: Tuesday, Oct 4 2005, 8:09 AM Submitted by:ultmetal
Description: Into The Pit was released on October 30, 2007 and is available on Amazon.com, CDBaby.com, TheEndRecords.com, RadRockers, GirderMusic, Blastbeats, ChristianDiscs.com, iTunes, Soundmass.com, Century Media Records, Nightmare Records, Mardels, etc.
Album cover art by Rexorcist.
CDs, as well as T-shirts and posters of this cover are now available:
www.myspace.com/ultimatummetal
"Into the Pit" was also rumored to be released on limited edition, color 12" vinyl.
Chains of oppression, shattered by death, nailed to a cross.
Life abundant in Christ alone, One for all.
Freedom so sweet it’s to die for, a slave no more. A cup so bitter,
filled with blood, One for all
One for all, Fill this place with blood
One for all, Crimson stain no more
Wage of Sin, ends in death, humanity fall. A life
laid down, willingly given, ONE FOR all
First & Third Lead: ROBERT GUTIERREZ
Second & Fourth Lead: AUGUSTINE ORTIZ
It's appointed once to die but not the second death
Screams of anguish, gnashing of teeth,
who would choose such a fate
Enter in at your own choice, open the
gates of hell, devastation and remorse
the wage your sin has earned
Death Wish, Consequence, your own choice
Death Wish, Make your choice
The Ultimatum it is here, choose free
grace. Bridged the gap with the cross
if you deny you're lost
First Lead: Robert Gutierrez
Second Lead: Steve Trujillo
Laid on the the alter, a living
sacrifice atonement for sin through
innocent life. without the shedding of blood
no remission for sin, lamb to the slaughter, new covenant for sin
Jesus Christ the author, perfector of our faith, Who for the joy before him
bore the cross’ shame. Pardon our iniquity, removed the crimson stain
Through sacrifice, redeem the human race
Blood Covenant for sin, Now Christ within
Blood Covenant for sin, The Spirit within
Promise is unbroken, the covenant is sealed, Spirit as the earnest
Eternity revealed, Whatever was my profit, I now consider loss
For the sake of Christ, who endured the cross
Lead After First Verse: ROBERT GUTIERREZ
Main Lead: AUGUSTINE ORTIZ
Hit the Lights, Bring up the Action, Slammin’ hard, a neck snap reaction
Never gonna stop, never give in, Metal From the heart, it flows from within.
Turn it up, push past eleven, feel the power rush flow from the heavens.
No we can’t give up, no not give in, Metal from the heart, flows from within
Neck Snappin’, Fist Pumpin’, Head Banging, HEART OF METAL
Bang yer head, yer fists in the air, Jump in the pit, let me see some hair
studs and leather and headbanging fun, in the metal scene,
this is how it’s done. Don’t like guitars, better moVe along, ‘cause we
let it rip in each and every song, Don’t care what’s cool,
don’t care what’s in, METAL FROM
the heart , flows from within
Gone in a second, vanished in thin air.
The Lord at his appearing, people disappear.
We are sons of God, meet him in the air
Those without Him, live in despair
BLINK, BLINK, BLINK
Coming in the clouds like a thief in the night,
To take us away in the blink of an eye.
Those without Him you will see the horror of his wrath.
Bow before Him, this chance could be your last
Gone in a second, vanished in thin air.
The Lord at his appearing, people disappear.
We are sons of God, meet him in the air
Those without Him, live in despair
Never think of death until it’s so close, Think you’re indestructible
Go through life with song and dance, No regard for anyone but self
Keep the blinders on, we don’t want to seE, see the world and its misery Never say I CARE, UNLESS I’m cared for, Life in selfish despair
Game Over / NO MORE GAMES / Time to kiss your life goodbye
Game Over / NO MORE GAMES / It all ends in the blink of an eye
Game Over / NO MORE GAMES / Time to kiss your life goodbye
Game Over / NO MORE GAMES / Say your prayers, it’s time to die
It’s high tide and we’re in a rush, A game of make believe, We think we’re never, never gonna die, Until it’s too late, meet our demise
We tried to tell you but you don’t listen, Choose to believe self-serving lies Look around at the life you choose, Time to wake up, before you lose
Jesus said I am the way, the truth the life, He gave himself for your wretched soul. Stop this nonsense, life is too short, Senseless waste of life.
On judgement day your friends won’t be there, you will STAND alone in front of him. will you rejoice or bow your head in shame? Game Over, time to die
By fishingd (10/04/2005 9:01:05 am): Killer cover..Can`t wait to get it..
By ultmetal (10/04/2005 10:26:09 am): Thank you. Rexorcist did a killer job on the cover art. Hopefully everyone will like the music as much as the cover. The CD will most likely have six new studio cuts. We are also talking about putting a live song or two on as a bonus. The EP is a couple months off yet, I will let you all know when a release date is closer. I can tell you that the names of the new songs are: One For All, Blind Faith, Deathwish, Heart of Metal, Blood Covenant and a newly recorded, mega-fueled version of a song called "Blink".
By TrogDawn (10/05/2005 4:26:17 pm): Having heard 4 of the 6 cuts to be included on this release, I don't think there's any doubt that people will like the music as much as they liek the cover! The best stuff yet!!! \m/
By HarmonicSqueal (01/16/2006 3:13:33 pm): Agreed! I can't wait for the final release! The mixes I've heard so far are phenomenal!
By ARCHAIC REVELATION (01/17/2006 1:48:22 pm): I don't have this one yet, as it is not released yet. However, I have been priviliged enough to be allowed to hear tracks from the album while it was still being recorded! Let me tell you, you are going to WANT to get your hands on this album!! Death Wish, and One For All are songs that really stand out! Ultimatum has already played these songs live at thier shows, and I love the songs more and more, every time I hear them!
By Adchyrch (02/12/2006 11:22:32 am): Ive heard demos of 2 of the cuts, Death Wish and Heart of Metal and even though im not big on Thrash Metal I Want this album cuz it just plain SHREDS!!!!
By ultmetal (03/27/2006 8:17:25 am): If anyone wants to hear the demo of "Deathwish" use this link: http://www.myspace.com/ultimatummetal
This song will be on this CD when it is released. Comments are welcome. :D
By iamawarrior (12/14/2006 3:13:59 am): If this has not been released yet, why are they straight five's all across the board? I can comment on the cover. It's colorful like mine, the artist is good, but it's so cliche. Just the same as all the other over the top metal cd covers. And you thought mine was too much. The only suggestion I would make to Rex, is to try to make any one object big enough for people to see easily without squinting. It's just 5" x 5". Hard to see in a Christian bookstore CD rack. But at least it is as colorful as ours, which was smart. The use of the yellow is almost like a copy cat from our design. Maybe so, I take as a compliment. Like Fishing, I'd give it a 2.5
By ultmetal (08/30/2007 2:11:19 pm): Well, after many delays, "Into the Pit" delivered to the record company and is scheduled to be released on or around October 30, 2007. The final CD will have eleven songs, including the four that appeared on "...'til the End!" All four tracks have been re-recorded, and in some cases slightly changed. We are very proud of this CD. Each song has it's own distinct personality and sound. I don't think anyone will be able to say that the songs all sound the same. We purposely gave them different guitar tones, drum tones, etc. At the same time, producer Ysidro Garcia did a great job of making the album flow seamlessly. Hope you all like it as much as we do. It's HEAVY! It's METAL! It's ULTIMATUM!
By bigjtink (10/14/2007 6:04:55 pm): I get a lot of CD's sent to me. Most end up in a pile on my desk. This is different. I was actually waiting for this to arrive. Having the demo and hearing many of the songs live I was not very surprised at how good this thing is. For me, its practically perfect. Great riffs, killer solo's, good bass and tight drums. The vocals are the only real surprise. I thought Scott Waters performance on Wrath Child showed a different side of his abilities. I love Heart Of Metal (I know its cheese but its good cheese). Its one of those rare discs that every song is good. No filler. I gave it 5 stars only because there was no option for 6. Thanks for the hard work guys, it shows...j
By makemelaugh (10/20/2007 2:37:26 pm): It is my favorite Ultimatum CD so far. The vocals seem a little bit deeper compared to Puppet of Destruction the only other CD i have of theirs. The CD is great all the way through i will be listening to Ultimatum a lot more.
By T-roy (10/24/2007 11:24:44 am): This is just a REDICULOUSLY SICK album. The whole thing is thick with unreal shredding and crushing rhythms. Song architecture is simply the best there is. One minute your cruising with the top down, the next, your FACE IS MELTING OFF on the re-entry! There is no other current band that can match the technical shredding of Gutierrez nor the relentless and consistent deathy vocals of Waters. Heart of Metal has this stupid-fast riff during the chorus that prevents exhaling. The drums are punishing and clean throughout. This is just what thrash metal should be, intense, gut wrenching and crunchy. Hmmm, they aught to make an Ultimatum candy bar.
By RexorcisT (10/29/2007 9:18:23 am): This is only one of the best Christian thrash metal albums to come along, ever!
By Central Pod Man (10/29/2007 3:59:35 pm): When I first listened to this cd,I wasn't quite sure what to think of it.Later on,Isat down and listened to it without any distractions.After playing Into the Pit three times in a row I was hooked.I've been spinning this thing at least twice a day now.This stuff is really catchy!
The vocals are abrasive and gravel-like.The guitar work is well crafted and versatile.I really like the way the arpeggios are done within the leads.The bass has a beautiful tone and is very much in sync with the percussion.The drums chane tempos frequently but are not overdone at all.
I'm hearing a lot of Exodus,Accept,Megadeth,and Vengeance Rising influences.There's even some parts that remind me of Agnostic Front.
Some faves are:Transgressor,Blind Faith, and Game Over.
4 Stars
By kmorg (11/04/2007 5:43:14 am): 6 years is way to long to have to wait for a new album from one of your favorite bands. And in truth, it doesn't feel like it was in 2001 we last heard a new full-length album from Ultimatum. The first time I heard a new track that was going to be on the new album, was in 2003, when Scott sent me a rough demo version of "Heart Of Metal". I've been eagerly awaiting 'Into The Pit' ever since! And boy, is it worth the wait. The boys have once again turned it up a notch, and haven't settled for a sub par release. 'Into The Pit' contains 9 "new" songs, a cool cover of Iron Maiden's "Wrathchild", and a newly recorded studio version of "Blink", one of my favorite songs from the bands debut album. Every song sports a crunchy sound, with Roberts signature guitar-tone as a main focus. The man is really getting out of his shell, delivering his best riffs, solos and overall guitar-work. Just check out the bridge going into, and continuing during the chorus for "Blind Faith"! That riff alone is worth the disc!! And don't get me started on the awesome "Heart Of Metal". That song is already a classic! In fact, the entire album is friggin' great, and I constantly change favorite tracks from it. Scott has also roughened up the vocals a bit, using a more aggressive approach, not unlike what he was doing in Once Dead. I think it really suits the bands music, and creates another unique feature for them. I also totally dig Rob's pummeling bass work. He is very audible throughout the entire disc, and it is the first time I am really aware of the bass on an Ultimatum album. Sean has always been a monster drummer, and his work will be missed in the band. But I think they have found a worthy replacement in Alan Tuma. 'Into The Pit' is easily the bands best effort to date, and it will be a hard task to follow up with anything stronger than this.
Killer tracks: They are all great!
By solid (11/06/2007 12:11:00 pm): First of all, this album rocks! I mean, it really really rocks! I'm not a huge huge thrash metal fan, but I really dig this from start to finish. Great riffs, great lyrics, great vocals, great cover art. It just looks awesome in my CD case too!
By Sutekh (11/09/2007 10:34:15 pm): From the off, this album just grabs you and refuses to let you go until its smacked you down and picked you up over and over again. The boys are on top of their game when it comes to arranging and playing -I just can't find a weak track on this one. The classic thrash riffing of One for All opens this magnum opus, though I think Death Wish is my favourite song -just killer riffing and structure -the opening bass and drum combo is stunning, and I love the double bass drumming that kicks in just when you think the song might be finishing, as it rips back into it. Heart of Metal has reached anthemic proportions, so if you're complaining about the knowingly cheesy lyrics and not waving your fist or bangin' your head, you're clearly not listening to it the right way! (I also like the way it's written on the inside cover along the spine -nice touch!) The title Blood Covenant immediately reminded me of the Deliverance tune of a similar name, so I was stoked to hear some Deliverance influenced leads throughout (great dual guitar harmony lead), and vocally, this is the closest that Scott has ever sounded to Ian Arkley of Seventh Angel. And speaking of the legendary Brit band, the instrumental has a big debt to them (along with Iron Maiden) in the melodic leads. The Maiden cover is awesome, respecting the original yet sounding absolutely Ultimatum in execution.Scott's vocals are the best they've ever been, with his alternating between thrash shouts and death growls giving greater texture, movement and urgency to the songs. New recruit Alan Tuma is tight and rock solid. The cover evokes the 80s big time, and in a band so unashamedly 'old school' in their thrash, is absolutely fitting. The only possible quibble would be that some of these songs appeared on their last EP, but seeing as that was not only stunning but also limited, it's by no means a criticism or weakness! Anybody who digs the classic sounds of Vengeance, Deliverance, Sacrament or Seventh Angel NEEDS to get this.
By Jeff Raines (11/16/2007 8:18:27 pm): Great CD. Ultimatum just straight up rules!
By Matthew Jolley (03/24/2008 1:27:50 pm): What can you say Ultimatum just RULES they have done the best any band could do for metal
By General Grievous (04/05/2008 12:38:45 am): They indeed do the best with classic metal.
By glorydwells (10/04/2008 9:09:36 am): Very over-rated...
By 325ad (10/04/2008 9:21:40 am): Glory Dude, How can you say this is overated you do not even own the album according to vault stats? I have known and followed these guys since the beginning. Like a fine wine these guys just get better with age!
By glorydwells (10/04/2008 9:53:07 am): Well, I mean i haven't heard the entire album but I've listened all the ones on their myspace and sampled on itunes. I'm not saying they're not talented, the music is killer. ...it just didn't strike me as, "WHOA incredible...".
By fishingd (10/29/2008 12:16:46 am): This is a long over do review for me since I picked this album as the best album of 2007!! Thrash metal happens to be one of my favorite metal genres and that`s what you will get with Ultimatum These guys have been around for 15 years and never have slowed down that`s why I like this new album..These guys don`t let time change the style of thier music..
If a heavy guitar sound was everything that mattered then "Into the Pit" would be a certain winner added with Scott Waters killer vocals.. Fans of Accept, Exodus and Overkill will love this new album.
The "Heart Of Metal". This song is already a classic! In fact It`s a great metal anthem song for Chirtian or secular music scene..As for the Wratchild (Iron Maiden cover) this was great to listen to. I have not heard this song in a long time and these guys did a awsome job on it... Iron Maiden would be proud of them.. But on a serious note "One For All", "Deathwish" and "Blind Faith" these songs have the message of God and are the basis of the music on the album!
Let`s pray we don`t have to wait 6 years for a new album!!!!
this album gets a 5/5
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By oldschooldoom (11/14/2008 4:05:54 pm): Absolutely stunning music. Too bad I can't understand a word, I have to refer to the lyric sheet to be blessed by the clever song writing.
By Zelote (01/03/2009 10:30:16 pm): Awesome thrash metal record, Ultimatum make a wonderfull work here
By ultmetal (02/27/2009 10:47:22 am): Talks are under way to FINALLY release Into the Pit on 12" colored vinyl. Anyone interested should let us know in the Ultimatum forum here at Firestream. It will be a strictly limited edition release.
By MatMan (04/17/2009 5:05:48 am): In to the pit is in my top 5 best CDS
By biddle (08/04/2009 8:15:00 am): One of the best thrash metal albums ever!
By masterofthemetal11 (06/18/2010 8:34:39 am): BEST Ultimatum album yet. Killer Songs.
