The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo explained

The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo
Type:studio
Artist:Mr. Bungle
Cover:The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny album cover.jpg
Released:October 30, 2020
Studio:Studio 606[1]
Genre:
Length:56:27
Label:Ipecac
Producer:Mr. Bungle
Next Title:The Night They Came Home
Next Year:2021
Prev Title:California
Prev Year:1999

The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo is the fourth full length studio album by American experimental rock band Mr. Bungle, released on October 30, 2020, through Ipecac Recordings. It serves as their first album after a 20-year hiatus and subsequent reunion in February that year, while also marking their first release through Ipecac, which was co-founded by lead vocalist Mike Patton.

Background

This is a re-recording of the band's first self-released demo tape of the same name from 1986. It is their first album to be released in over 20 years.[6] Along with founding members Mike Patton, Trey Spruance and Trevor Dunn, it features Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian and former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo.

Promotion

The band announced shortly after the reunion tour, they would be in the studio working on a re-recording of the demo that was performed in its entirety (with the exception of "Evil Satan" and most of "Hypocrites", which was shortened and filled out with a Stormtroopers of Death cover) along with three unrecorded songs in an interview with Revolver Magazine.[7]

On August 13, 2020, the band revealed the album and the first single "Raping Your Mind" with a music video posted on YouTube.This was followed by the release of a second single, and music video, for the song "Eracist" on September 24, 2020.

On October 23, 2020, the band released the closing track "Sudden Death" for streaming.[8]

Critical reception

The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny was released to positive reception. At Metacritic, they assign a weighted average score to ratings and reviews from selected mainstream critics, which based upon six reviews, the album has a score of 81 out of 100. Consequence of Sound rated the album A−, stating, "The album could stand to be 10 minutes shorter, but who's to complain about having too much of a good thing? Recorded pre-pandemic, the joy and enthusiasm of the reunion tour is captured here and the results are immensely entertaining. If you like thrash, then the Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo is mandatory listening."[9] Clash gave the album 7/10, writing, "There's a school of thought that argues Bungle's talents are wasted in this context. There are no audacious genre- surfers like 'Goodbye Sober Day' or 'Desert Search For Techno Allah'. For believers, it's great to have them back."[4]

Personnel

Mr. Bungle

Additional personnel

Production

Charts

Chart performance for The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo
Chart (2020)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 6
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[11] 24
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[12] 85

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MR. BUNGLE To Release 'The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny Demo' In October . . 16 September 2020 . 13 August 2020.
  2. Web site: Thomas . Olly . Album Review: Mr. Bungle – The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny Demo . Kerrang! . October 28, 2020 . 31 October 2020.
  3. Web site: See Mr. Bungle's Insane Animated Video for New Single "Raping Your Mind" . . 16 September 2020 . en . 13 August 2020.
  4. Web site: Mr. Bungle - The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny Demo. Clash Magazine. October 26, 2020 .
  5. Web site: Hear Mr. Bungle's Insane 1986 Demo 'The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny'. August 13, 2019. July 23, 2023. Revolver.
  6. Web site: Sacher . Andrew . Mr. Bungle detail new version of 'The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny,' share a track . . 16 September 2020 . en.
  7. Web site: Bennett . J. . Mr. Bungle Re-Recording First Demo: Exclusive Studio Report, Part 1 . . 16 September 2020 . en . 23 March 2020.
  8. Web site: Hear Mr. Bungle's Ripping New Version of "Sudden Death" . Revolver . 23 October 2020 . en . 22 October 2020.
  9. Web site: Mr. Bungle unleash thrash from the past with Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo: Review. October 29, 2020.
  10. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. November 9, 2020. November 7, 2020.
  11. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. November 9, 2020. November 6, 2020.
  12. Web site: Top 100 Albumes – Semana 45: del 30.10.2020 al 05.11.2020. Productores de Música de España. Spanish. November 11, 2020.