Expedient Demise [full Demo - 1991] - Psychic Pawn -

The demo consists of four tracks, frequently prefixed with "X.P.D." (a shorthand for the title) on various listings: Temporary Existence For Liberty Expedient Demise Historical Significance

: The success of this demo and its successor, Wake of Entity (1992), eventually led the band to sign with England's Cacophonous Records , home to early releases from Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir. Psychic Pawn - Expedient Demise [Full Demo - 1991]

: After splitting up, members went on to form notable acts like Born of Fire and Images of Eden . The demo was later compiled into the 2-CD anthology Eulogy: The Complete Anthology (2021) by ThrashBack Records. The demo consists of four tracks, frequently prefixed

For collectors and fans of Old School Death Metal (OSDM), this demo remains a critical piece of Arizona metal history, showcasing a band that bridged the gap between pure thrash and the technical death metal boom of the mid-90s. For collectors and fans of Old School Death

: The demo captures a transitional period in death metal, blending the raw, thrash-influenced aggression of early Sepultura with the more technical, sophisticated song structures of Death .

: Typical of 1991 underground demos, the sound is raw but serves as a clear precursor to the more polished work found on their 1994 full-length, Decadent Delirium . Tracklist

: Maintaining a "malignant" underground feel, the demo utilizes a menacing vocal delivery that fits the band's focus on "Ancient Ones" and surrealist themes.