As Hope Dies - Birthplace and Burial Site

Few EPs capture the raw urgency of early 2000s metalcore quite like As Hope Dies’ - Birthplace and Burial Site. First released in 2002, the record hits with a vicious intensity while weaving in an undeniable sense of melody and structure that keeps it gripping from start to finish.

The band’s technical prowess is on full display. The drumming is a whirlwind of precise blast beats and rapid double bass, driving the songs forward with relentless momentum. Guitars cut through with razor sharp riffs that balance brutality and melody. The vocals tie everything together with a sense of urgency and conviction. What makes Birthplace and Burial Site stand out is its ability to merge extremes, blistering aggression paired with moments of vulnerability. Even years later, it remains a striking reminder of how potent and boundary pushing the underground metal scene once was.

Adding to the record’s legacy, the original artwork was created by none other than Jacob Bannon, and was resurfaced for this pressing by drummer Adam Hunt.

Audio remaster : Steven Reilly

Art / layout : Adam Hunt and Micheal Ward

300 copies across 4 variants for the first time ever:

Handmades & Burial Site /50

To Mend the Wounds of a Handmade Heart /50

Handmade of our Existence /50

Awaken (splatter) /150

THIS IS A PRE-ORDER. Estimated arrival of Q1 2026