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Sacrifice – Live At The Starwood Club Toronto Nov 23 1985 – RARE LP ALERT!

SACRIFICE THRASH METAL BAND CANADA

Toronto’s Sacrifice is definitely on my list of metal bands that should have been bigger. 1985’s “Torment in Fire” is the first wave black metal classic, and 1987’s “Forward To Termination” is a thrash metal classic that is easily on par or better than many of their peers from the Golden Age Of Metal. Despite playing the right kind of music at precisely the right time and quite well, mainstream success was in the cards for Sacrifice.

The band released a few more albums in the early 90s, then broke up and reformed in 2008, and is still active today.

Sacrifice in 2009

Newly released on Blessed Curse Recordings comes an excellent treat for a fan of this band. “Sacrifice – Live At The Starwood Club Toronto Nov 23, 1985” documents the band (as the title would suggest) — Sacrifice playing a live set very early in their career between the release of “Torment in Fire” and “Forward To Termination“.

New Live Album 2022

Sacrifice - Live At The Starwood Club Toronto Nov 23 1985

All of the songs are selections from “Torment In Fire” and are as follows:

  1. POSSESSION
  2. SACRIFICE
  3. INFERNAL VISIONS
  4. TURN IN YOUR GRAVE
  5. BURNED AT THE STAKE
  6. HOMICIDAL BREATH
  7. NECRONOMICON
  8. DECAPITATION
  9. BEYOND DEATH

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The recordings are rough and raw but are far from terrible. Unfortunately, there are only 500 copies of this album available, and they are hand-numbered, so grab one while you can.

Our store is now open, and you can grab a copy here.

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Killer New Golden Age Of Metal Vinyl Collection I Just Bought!

thrash metal vinyl collection

It’s really hard to find good heavy metal vinyl collections, this is a rare exception. I managed to pick this one up with someone in Pittsburgh who answered my ad seeking vinyl collections. I paid a pretty penny for this collection, but it’s well worth it as is all the vinyl is in near-mint condition and contains many HUGE TILES (most first press). Check out this video of the unboxing.

You could check out this page where I listed the contents of all these albums, they are from the golden age of metal circa 1984 to 1989. A lot of good thrash metal and some hard to find hair metal records.

Gallery Of Some Of The Best Records…

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dont-break-the-oath-mercyful-fate-1
exodus-bonded-by-blood-1
forbidden-evil-1
gunsnroses-appitite-for-dest-original-1
king-diamnod-conspiracy-1
megadeth-killing-is-my-business-1
metallica-master-of-puppets-2
metallica-whiplash-ep
overkill-1
testament-practice-what-you-preach-1

if you or anyone you know is looking to sell your heavy metal CDs or thrash, classic rock vinyl I am constantly looking to buy them, and I pay top dollar.

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Nuclear Assault – Game Over 1986 Combat Records

Game Over is the debut album by Nuclear Assault. Most fans consider it their best. Nuclear Assault came into being after Anthrax bassist Danny Lilker was fired from Anthrax because he wanted to pursue more aggressive forms of music. After recording a handful of demos and doing some heavy touring the band signed to Comat Records and released Game Over. The album received a lot of critical acclaims and is considered by many to be the band’s best album.

Nuclear Assault - Game Over ORIGINAL 1986 VINYL First Pressing Combat Records
Nuclear Assault – Game Over ORIGINAL 1986 VINYL First Pressing Combat Records

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Tracklist

  1. Live, Suffer, Die:
  2. Sin:
  3. Cold Steel:
  4. Betrayal:
  5. Radiation Sickness:
  6. Hang the Pope:
  7. After the Holocaust:
  8. Mr. Softee Theme:
  9. Stranded in Hell:
  10. Nuclear War:
  11. My America:
  12. Vengeance:
  13. Brain Death:

Personal:

John Connelly – Guitar/Vocals
Anthony Bramante – Lead Guitar
Dan Lilker – Bass
Glenn Evans – Drums

Country: United States
Nuclear Assualt Is From New York City, New York
Formed in: 1984
Genre: Thrash Metal

Release Date: October 7th, 1986 (Original), 1999 (Reissue)
Label: Combat (Original), Century Media Records (Reissue)
Recorded May 1986 at Pyramid Sound, Ithaca, New York
Produced by Alex Perialas and Nuclear Assault
Mastered by Tom Coyne

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Misfits ‎- Misfits CD 1986 Plan 9 – PL9-CD1

Misfits ‎- Misfits CD 1986 Plan 9 - PL9-CD1

The original CD pressings were done in Japan and Austria. Since 1988 (when the album was reissued), pressings have been done in the US. This album was initially intended to be a CD-only release but was reissued after it was bootlegged onto LP. The CD format contains pictures not available in other formats.

The image on the back of the CD insert and record sleeve is a photograph of Glenn Danzig superimposed onto a reversed mirror-image photo of the Collection II album cover. Originally an untitled album, this release is now advertised as Collection I or Collections. The picture on the inside of the CD booklet is the distorted Beware cover photo that was used as a promotional band photo in 1979

Tracklist

1 She 1:22

2 Hollywood Babylon 2:20

3 Bullet 1:38

4 Horror Business 2:45

5 Teenagers From Mars 2:43

6 Night Of The Living Dead 1:57

7 Where Eagles Dare 2:08

8 Vampira 1:12

9 I Turned Into A Martian 1:43

10 Skulls 1:58

11 London Dungeon 2:34

12 Ghouls Night Out 1:57

13 Astro Zombies 2:11

14 Mommy Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight? 2:01

15 Die, Die My Darling 3:09

16 Earth A.D. 2:09

17 Devilock 1:26

18 Death Comes Ripping 1:53

19 Green Hell 1:53

20 Wolfsblood 1:11

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Venom: The First Black Metal Or Sped Up Motorhead​ With EVIL Lyrics? VOTE HERE!

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Many Credit Venom With Being The First Black Metal Band, But Were They?

Many credit Venom as being the first “Black Metal Band“, but were they really? If you listen to Motorhead and Venom in 1985 (or now) you might notice some similarities.

Vote Here: Venom Real Black Metal or Faking The Funk On Frontstreet?

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Listen To At War With Satan Full Album

At War With Satan Album Artwork

Credits / Details

Tracklist

No | Title | Length

  1. “At War with Satan”19:57
  2. “Rip Ride”3:09
    3.”Genocide”2:59
  3. “Cry Wolf”4:19
  4. “Stand Up (And Be Counted)”3:32
  5. “Women, Leather and Hell”3:21
  6. “Aaaaaarrghh”2:25

Bonus tracks in 2002 re-release by Castle Music/Sanctuary Records Group

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No | Title | Length

  1. “At War with Satan (TV Adverts)”1:04
  2. “Warhead (12” version)”3:40
  3. “Lady Lust (12” version)”2.48
  4. “The Seven Gates of Hell (12” version)”5:28
    12.”Manitou (12″ version)”4:42
  5. “Woman (12” version)”2:56
  6. “Dead of the Night (12” version)”4:09
  7. “Manitou (Abbey Road uncut mix)”4:49

Venom Was In 1985:

Cronos – Vocals, Bass
Mantas – Guitars
Abaddon – Drums

The UK remastered reissue of their second album from 1985 with eight added bonus tracks, Housed in a slipcase. 2002 – GRAB THIS ITEM FOR AN UNHOLY PRICE ON EBAY!

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What Happened To Zoetrope? – Svitek Ministry / Barry Stern (Life Of Crime)

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Chicago Thrash Band Zoetrope: Where Were They Ever?

Zoetrope was a thrash metal band from Chicago. The group was formed in 1976 by Barry Stern (drums/vocals), Kevin Michael Rasofsky, aka Kevin Michael (guitar), and Calvin “Willis” Humphrey (bass) as teenagers. The band signed Combat Records in 1984. Their first LP was Amnesty in 1985. In 1987 they out a second album, “A Life of Crime,” with producer Randy Burns (Megadeth, Nuclear Assault).

Some Zoetrope Facts

  • During the recording, their original guitarist Kevin Michael was replaced by Louis Svitek.
  • Louis Svitek went on to play with (M.O.D.) and Ministry.
  • Barry Stern played with the doom metal band Trouble after the band broke up.
  • Barry Stern died from complications from hip-replacement surgery in 2005.
  • Louis Svitek is now co-owner of the rap label/recording studio WuLi Records.

Listen To Life Of Crime On Youtube

Life Of Crime Cover

DARK ANGEL FIRST ALBUM
ZOETROPE - LIFE OF CRIME
ZOETROPE THRASH BAND BACK COVER
ZOETROPE THRASH BAND ART
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ZOETROUPE BAND

Tracklist

Detention
Seeking Asylum
Promiscuity
NASA
Unbridled Energy
Prohibition
Company Man
Pickpocket

Zoetrope Line-Up 1988

Barry Stern (R.I.P. 2005) – Vocals, Drums
Kevin Michael – Guitars (lead)
Calvin “Willis” Humphrey – Bass
Louis Svitek – Guitars

SKU: 88561-8159-1

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Possessed (Bay Area Thrash / Death Metal Band) Classic Album – Seven Churches

POSSESSED 1985 - POSSESSED LINE-UP

Everything You Wanted To Know About The Band Possessed, but Were Afraid To Ask!

POSSESSED LINEUP Jeff Becerra and Larry Lalonde pictured
POSSESSED LINEUP Jeff Becerra and Larrt Lalonde
POSSESSED 1985 - POSSESSED LINE-UP
Everything You Wanted To Know About The Band Possessed, but Were Afraid To Ask!

Possessed is a thrash/death metal band formed in 1983 in San Fransico. They are widely credited with inventing the term “Death Metal”. The band’s classic album is “Seven Churches” came out in 1985. Their subsequent albums, “Eyes Of Horror” and “Beyond The Gates” are also quite good.

Some Interesting Possessessed Facts:

Rather than regurgitating info on their Wikipedia page, here are some interesting facts you probably don’t know:

  • Metal Blade Records passed on Possessed (even they appeared on Metal Massacre). Combat Records would later sign the band.
  • Guitarist Larry Lalonde (who played on all three albums) went on to be the guitarist for Primus. Larry met Les Claypool in Blind Illusion, not long after Primus was formed.
  • Possessed is credited by many for coining the term death metal, which is a song on 7 Churches.
  • Jeff Becerra’s guttural vocal style is considered the first “death metal vocals” – which would later become a staple for bands like Obituary.
  • The “Eyes Of Horror” LP was produced by guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani.
  • Singer Jeff Becerra was shot in a robbery in 1989 and paralyzed for life.
  • Jeff Becerra still performs under the name “Possessed” as the sole original member. On stage, he sings in a wheelchair.
  • Larry Lalonde has been a staunch vegetarian since 1983.

Listen To The Full “7 Churches” Album Here On Youtube

RATHER THAT LISTING ON YOUTUBE – PICK UP A VINYL COPY

7 Churches Artwork and Logo

Possessed 7 churches
Possessed 7 churches
Possessed 7 churches
Possessed 7 churches
Possessed 7 churches
Possessed Line Up With Larry Lalonde from Primus - sever churches
Possessed Line Up With Larry Lalonde from Primus

Seven Churches Tracklist

Tracklist
 The Exorcist – 4:50
Pentagram – 3:32
Burning In Hell – 3:07
Evil Warriors – 3:43
Seven Churches – 3:16
Satan’s Curse – 4:12
Holy Hell – 4:10
Twisted Minds – 5:10
Fallen Angel – 3:58
Death Metal – 3:12

Throwback 1985 (JEFF HANNEMAN & P) 

Possessed Line-Up

Jeff Becerra − vocals, bass
Larry LaLonde − guitar (also the guitarist for Primus)
Mike Torrao − guitar
Mike Sus − drums

POSSESSED SEVEN CHURCHES IT’S A METAL CLASSIC


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Kreator – Endless Pain LP – Noise Records 1985 – Some Thing You Probably Didn’t Know!

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KREATOR ENDLESS PAIN LP 1985

Endless Pain was the debut LP by German thrash metal legends Kreator. The production on the original was very raw and unpolished. The band was obviously very young and clearly imitating other early extreme metal bands like Venom.

  • Endless Pain was released in 1985 on Noise Record.
  • Millie Petrozza and Ventor are both “lead singer” on the album.
  • The album is classified as black metal or thrash metal, as it combines element of both, along with the slopyness and agression of early punk and hardcore.
GET THE RARE ORIGINAL PRESSING OF THIS LP HERE

Endless Pain Jacket, Vinyl and Artwork

The retro popularity of the album along with the rebound in interest in thrash metal vinyl make Endless Pain a frequent target of bootleggers, as there are server “unofficial” versions out there, none of which the band receives royalties from. This is what the art should look like.

Kreator Endless Pain Album 1985

  1. Endless Pain
  2. Total Death
  3. Storm of the Beast
  4. Tormentor
  5. Son of Evil
  6. Flag of Hate
  7. Cry War
  8. Bone Breaker
  9. Living in Fear
  10. Dying Victims

KREATOR: THE ENDLESS PAIN LINE UP (TRIO)

Kreator IN 1985:

Mille Petrozza – guitars, vocals
Rob Fioretti – bass
Jürgen “Ventor” Reil – drums, vocals

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GET THE RARE ORIGINAL PRESSING OF THIS LP HERE

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Sacrifice Torment In Fire 1985 LP – Canadian Thrash Metal Classic!

2 SACRIFICE THRASH BAND VINYL CANADA FORWARD INTO TERMINATION

Torment in Fire is the debut album by the Canadian thrash metal band Sacrifice. The original album came out on Metal Blade Records in 1985 and is very difficult to find. You can get the reissue on War On Music.

  1. “The Awakening” 1:35
  2. “Sacrifice” 3:10
  3. “Turn in Your Grave” 3:55
  4. “Homicidal Breath” 2:54
  5. “Warrior of Death” 3:07
  6. “Infernal Visions” 2:35
  7. “Burned at the Stake” 4:44
  8. “Necronomicon” 2:37
  9. “The Exorcism” (instrumental) 2:55
  10. “Possession” 1:52
  11. “Decapitation” 1:35
  12. “Beyond Death” 5:33
    Total length: 36:32

Sacrifice Torment In Fire Line Up

Rob Urbinati (vocals, guitar)
Joe Rico (guitar)
Gus Pynn (drums)
Scott Watts (bass)

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Torment In Fire Artwork

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Dark Angel – We Have Arrived 19​85

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We Have Arrived has been reissued at least two times. In 1986, it was re-released by the French recording label Axe Killer in a 2,000-number limited edition. It was then re-released once again in 1997 by Axe Killer. The label attached to the plastic wrap says that this is a remastered edition, but there is no indication in the booklet. We Have Arrived is the only Dark Angel album to feature Jack Schwartz on drums, as Gene Hoglan replaced him as their drummer on subsequent albums.

(SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA)

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DARK ANGEL WE HAVE ARRIVED
DARK ANGEL WE HAVE ARRIVED
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DARK ANGEL WE HAVE ARRIVED
DARK ANGEL WE HAVE ARRIVED
DARK ANGEL WE HAVE ARRIVED COVER
DARK ANGEL WE HAVE ARRIVED COVER
DARK ANGEL WE HAVE ARRIVED
MAD REIGN
MAD REIGN
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Track listing

1.”We Have Arrived”4:07
2.”Merciless Death”4:28
3.”Falling From The Sky”4:23
4.”Welcome To The Slaughter House”5:23
5.”No Tomorrow”6:31
6.”Hell’s On Its Knees”4:14
7.”Vendetta”4:27

Total length:33:33