Relapse Records is set to reissue the debut album from cult Illinois thrash metaller'sNUM SKULL. Originally released in 1988, this lost thrash classic has been fully remastered and features an exclusive bonus track originally available on theNum's The WorldDemo. Sounding like a demonic blend of Possessed and SlayerRitually Abusedsounds as fresh and relevant today as it did when it was first released over 25 years ago. Touching on moments of death-metal, grind, thrash and speedRitually Abusedis the ultimate document of a metal band that should've been huge!

The album will be re-released on CD/LP/Digital in North America on September 16th, the UK/World on September 15th and Germany/Benelux/Finland on September 12th.Stream the remastered track "Pirate's Night" via SoundCloudHEREand YouTubeHERE. Pre-Orders for the record are availableHERE.