Agathocles "Theatric Symbolisation Of Life"

Agathocles is a Belgian political grindcore band that began in 1985. They are mainly known for producing a large quantity of split seven-inch EPs. They play a style of grindcore that they have dubbed "mincecore". Jan Frederickx stated in an interview that mincecore is "the same as old school grindcore, the way it was in the 80's: raw, minimalistic and socially and politically involved".

Their lineup has changed numerous times since they first started, the only consistent member being Jan Frederickx (also known as Jan AG).

Theatric Symbolisation of Life is their first full-length, released in January 1992.

The cover picture is a detail from "The School of Athens" by Raffaello Sanzio.

Recording information:

Tracks 1-9 were recorded on 2nd, 9th and 23 November 1991 at Nightingale Studios in Antwerp, Belgium.

Tracks 10-16 are taken from the Agathocles/Riek Boois 7" EP, recorded at FNAFF Studios in Dessel, Belgium on 13th August 1988.

Tracks 17-19 are taken from the Agathocles/V.N.A. 7" EP, recorded at Nightingale Studios in Antwerp, Belgium on 10th February 1990.

Tracks 20-21 are taken from the If This Is Cruel 7" EP, recorded at Nightingale Studios in Antwerp, Belgium on 14th August 1989 and 10th February 1990.

Tracks 22-26 are taken from the Fascination Of Mutilation Live 7" EP, recorded live in Aalst, Belgium on 3rd June 1989.

Track 27 is taken from the Agathocles/Smegma 7" EP, recorded live in Aalst, Belgium on 28th October 1990.

Tracks 28-29 are taken from the Agathocles/Blood 7" EP recorded live in Aalst, Belgium on 28th October 1990.