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Posted on May 2, 2019April 29, 2024 by INSANE THRASH ATTACK — Leave a comment

DEATH – Leprosy LP 1988 Combat Records – 88561-8248-1

Death Leprosy Track List

Leprosy and is the 2nd and considered by some the most important album by the band death.

Tracklist

A1 Leprosy 6:19

A2 Born Dead 3:25

A3 Forgotten Past 4:33

A4 Left To Die 4:35

B1 Pull The Plug 4:25

B2 Open Casket 4:53

B3 Primitive Ways 4:20

B4 Choke On It 5:54

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Bass – Terry Butler (credited but did not actually play on album, bass played by Chuck)
Drums – Bill Andrews
Guitar – Chuck Schuldiner, Rick Rozz
Vocals – Chuck Schuldiner

Posted on April 19, 2019October 9, 2024 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

What Happened To Rigor Mortis? (Thrash Metal Band) From Dallas Texas

Rigor Mortis’s last release was Slaves To The Grave in 2014. Rigor Mortis hailed from Dallas, TX, and formed in. 2014 In 1987, (shockingly) they got signed to Capitol Records, but where are they now? Unfortunately, their story is a sad one.

Capitol Record claims that signing Rigor Mortis was “a tax write-off.” Hence, the label never promoted the album.
Mike Scaccia went to play guitar in Ministry. He performed on their most commercially successful album, Psalm 69.
Casey Orr was Beefcake in GWAR for over a decade. He has since quit and lives in Dallas, TX.
Vocalist Doyle Bright briefly replaced Bruce Corbitt, and then the band split up for over a decade.
Bruce Corbit formed Warbeast, who put out 3 full-length albums
In 2011, the band reformed with the original lineup (minus Harden Harrison) and began working on a new album.
Before the album could even be released, Mike Scaccia died while performing from a heart attack.
Bruce Corbit died of cancer in May of 2019.

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Slaves To The Grave Album Artwork and Sleeve

ARTWORK FROM SLAVES TO THE GRAVE

Tracklisting

Poltergeist 6:01
Rain Of Ruin 4:21
Flesh For Flies 3:37
The Infected 3:51
Blood Bath 6:35
Ancient Horror 3:27
Fragrance Of Corpse 3:13
Curse Of The Draugr 3:33
Sacramentum Gladiatorum 4:23
Ludus Magnus 9:33

DVD Rigor Mortis In The Studio 26:02

Rigor Mortis Line-Up On Slaves To The Grave

Rigor Mortis is:

Bass – Casey Orr (aka Beefcake in GWAR)
Guitars – Mike Scaccia (Played guitar on Psalm 69 and several more Ministry albums)
Lead Vocals – Bruce Corbitt (also in Warbeast)
Drums – Carl Sacco

Posted on April 17, 2019April 25, 2025 by ThrashMetalIQ — 1 Comment

Atlanta Metal Band Hallows Eve – Where Are They Now?

Hollows Eve was a thrash metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. They first became known for the “Metal Merchants” song on Metal Massacre. Their debut, “Tales Of Terror” on Metal Blade, gained them a cult following. The follow-up albums, Death and Insanity and Monument, were solid thrash albums (in my opinion) but failed to give the band any traction. “Monument” is now out of print.

Hallows Eve: Another Great Metal Band That Never Went Big – What Happened To Them?

How did that happen?

Some Hallows Eve Facts You Might Not Know

On the Tales of Terror album, the band was a five-piece, with t with two guitar players one being Steve “Skullator” Shoemaker.
Skullator left the band after the Tales of Terroralbum because of creative differences. He was more into black metal.
The last live appearance monument era Hollow’s Eve ever made was for The Skullator’s benefit. In 1991 Steven was shot in a robbery attempt in Atlanta. Though struck in the head, Steven lived and now wears an eye patch.
Stacy Anderson performed in a band called DIN post-hollows Eve. He now owns a stump removal service in the Atlanta area.
Guitarist “David Stewart” is a successful photographer in the Atlanta area. Post Hollows Eve Post, he was in a band with two rappers named Urban Grind.
Tommy Stewart drives a taxi (Uber) in the Atlanta area.
Police briefly investigated Tommy Stewart after the death of his wife. No charges were ever filed.
Hallows Eve tried to reform with Ex-Rigot Mortis vocalist Doyle Bright. They announced a “comeback”, but nothing ever happened.
Steve “Skullator” Shoemaker was the only one who stayed active in music. He put together a black metal band called Wormreich. Tragedy struck again — returning to Atlanta after their first tour, the van driver fell asleep, causing the van to swerve off the road, killing two and injuring 12. Stephen was critically wounded. Like fellow musician Jeff Becerra, he is confined to a wheelchair.
James Murphy played guitar in Hallows Eve briefly. He initially turned down Chuck’s offer to join Death, but was talked into accepting it by David Stuart.
Metal Blade has reissued most of the band’s early catalog and continues to sell to this day.

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Monument 1989

Death and Insanity (1986)

Tales of Terror (1985)

Tales of Terror Artwork and Sleeve

This album is frequently bootlegged. This is what the original first pressing artwork looks like.

Hallows Eve - Tales Of Terror LP Metal Blade Records MBR 1042 1st Press RARE — Hallows Eve – Tales Of Terror LP Metal Blade Records MBR 1042 1st Press RARE

All Hallows Eve Songs

Tales of Terron Track List:

1. Plunging to Megadeath
2. Outer Limits
3. Horrorshow
4. The Mansion
5. There Are No Rules
6. Valley of the Dolls
7. Metal Merchants
8. Hallows Eve-with Routine

Death And Insanity

Death and Insanity
Goblet of Gore
Lethal Tendencies
Obituary
Plea of the Aged
Suicide
D.I.E. (Death in Effect)
Attack of the Iguana
Nefarious
Nobody Lives Forever
Death and Insanity (Reprise)

Monument Album Art

A List Of Everyone That Has Played In Hallows Eve

Hallows Eve

Stacy Andersen– Vocals (all albums)
David Stuart-Guitar (all album)
Skullator-Guitar ( first album only)
Tommy Stewart- (all albums)
Drums Tym Helton-Drums

Tracklisting

Side A

Speed Freak
Sheer Heart Attack
Rot Gut
Monument (To Nothing)

Side B

Pain Killer
The Mighty Decibel
The Righteous Ones
No Sanctuary

Hallows Eve Line-Up 1985

Vocals – Stacy Anderson
Bass, Backing Vocals – Tommy Stewart
Drums, Backing Vocals – Rob Clayton
Guitar, Backing Vocals – David Stuart

Posted on April 15, 2019March 13, 2022 by ThrashMetalIQ — 2 Comments

Venom vs Venom Inc? Classic Album “Black Metal” 1982 – Who Would Win In A Fight?

These days there are 2 Venoms: Venom and Venom Inc: Which One Is The Real McCoy?

Venom was formed in 1979 in Newcastle, England. 1982 they released their groundbreaking “Black Metal” album. Many credit Venom as being the first back metal band. Venom’smusic was more primitive than the fancy black metal bands of today. Their sound almost punk or like Motorhead.

While the exact details are murky. In 2003 Chronos tried to reunite the original venom line-up but was turned now.
Cronos’s real name is Conrad Thomas Lant and retains the rights to the Venom name.
Chrono’s plays fretless bass on the early Venom albums, which made the band sound even more chaotic and sloppy. This is what I call the “bathory effect“.
Mantas and Abaddon continue to Venom Inc.
Demolition Man replaced Chronos in on bass/vocals. He tours and recorded with Venom Inc.
Chrono appeared on Dave Grohl’s Probot album which also includes members of Celtic Frost, Trouble, Motorhead, King Diamond, and VoiVod.
Most music critics hate Venom.

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Black Metal Album Artwork and Sleeve

1 Black Metal 3:43
2 To Hell And Back 3:03
3 Buried Alive 4:14
4 Raise The Dead 2:51
5 Teacher’s Pet 4:44
6 Leave Me In Hell 3:35
7 Sacrifice 4:30
8 Heaven’s On Fire 3:43
9 Countess Bathory 3:44
10 Don’t Burn The Witch 3:21
11 At War With Satan (Preview) 2:19

Bonus Tracks (On Re-Issue)

12 Bursting Out (60 Min+ Version) 2:58
13 Black Metal (Radio 1 Session) 3:08
14 Nightmare (Radio 1 Session) 3:27
15 Too Loud For The Crowd (Radio 1 Session) 2:09
16 Bloodlust (Radio 1 Session) 2:44
17 Die Hard (12″ Version) 3:06
18 Acid Queen (12″ Version) 2:31
19 Bursting Out (12″ Version) 2:59
20 Hounds Of Hell (Outtake) 3:20

Venom Line-Up 1985

Cronos – Vocals, Bass
Mantas – Guitars
Abaddon – Drums

Posted on April 14, 2019January 17, 2022 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Ludichrist Classic Album “Powertrip” – A Thrash Masterpiece You Probably Missed!

Ludichrist: “This Party Sucks” from Powertrip 1988!

Ludichrist was a hardcore punk/crossover thrash metal 5 piece from Long Island New York. The album they are best-known for is 1988’s Powertrip on Combat Records! Just the song “This Party Sucks” makes the album worth listening to, but it just so happens the whole LP is awesome!

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Original 1988 Powertrip Album Artwork and Sleeve

This is the original pressing on Combat Records and it is extremely rare. If you see someone trying to pawn off this album as colored vinyl for using some other cheesy marketing strategy — it is a reissue! This is the artwork from original thrash metal relic from the 1980s on Combat Records!

Ludichrist Powertrip Vinyl LP Thrash Metal ORIGINAL PRESSING Combat 88561-8246-1

Side A

Powertrip
Zad
Stuff To Fill Graves
The Tip Of My Mind
Damage Done
T.B.O.S. (Barbiere Di Siviglia)

Side B

This Party Sucks
Johnnypump
Yesterday For You
And So It Goes
The Well Dressed Man Disguise

Ludichrist Line-Up 1988

Vocals – Tommy Christ
Bass – Mike Walters*
Drums – Dave Miranda
Guitar – Glen Cummings, Paul Nieder
Piano – Tom Morris

Other Indentifiers

SKU: 88561-8246-1
Barcode: 088561-8246-17
Matrix / Runout: (A-side etched) 88561-8246-I-A stamped:Fullersound
Matrix / Runout: (B-side etched) 88561-8246-I-A stamped:Fullersound

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Posted on April 12, 2019June 12, 2026 by ThrashMetalIQ — 3 Comments

Type O Negative Slow, Deep and Hard – Everything You Wanted To Know About Peter Steele But Were Afraid To Ask

Type O Negative Slow, Deep, and Hard – (First Album 1991)

Type O Negative released their first album in 1991. The band is fronted by Peter Steele from Type O Negative. Slow Deep And Hard came out in 1991 on Roadrunner Records.

Type O Negative - Everything You Wanted To Know About Peter Steele But Were Afraid To Ask

Here are some random Peter Steele facts you probably don’t know:

Slow, Deep, and Hard is a self-financed demo that was supposed to be the 3rd Carnivore album.
Roadrunner Records would not bind Peter to a 5 album deal he had signed as the songwriter for Carnivore. He was not allowed to shop for Type O Negative or other labels. This is why the demo Repulsion/Carnivore became the first album.
Peter Steele worked for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation until he was 29 and began touring with Type O in 1994.
Type O Negative’s first out-of-town show was in Atlanta, GA. A College radio show (Wreckage) paid to fly Peter up the day of the show so he wouldn’t miss work.
Peter Steele claimed that posing for Playgirl was nothing more than a publicity stunt. When bandmate Josh showed him the statistic that 74% of Playgirl readers were men, he said it is “something he regrets”.
Peter Steele appeared on the Jerry Springer Show as part of the Playgirl publicity in an episode about groupies.
Peter Steele wrote the lyrics for Agnostic Front’s “Cause For Alarm ” album.

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Slow, Deep, and Hard Album Artwork and Sleeve

If you are buying a copy of Type O Negative on Vinyl or CD, be aware that these CDS are a favorite for knockoff bootleggers. This is an original copy from 1991.

Tracklisting

Unsuccessfully Coping With the Natural Beauty of Infidelity,
Der Der Untermensch
Xero Tolerance
Prelude to Agony
Glass Walls of Limbo – (Dance Mix)
Misinterpretation of Silence and Its Disastrous Consequences
Gravitational Constant

Type O Negative Line-Up 1991

Peter Steele: lead vocals, bass
Kenny Hickey: guitars, backing vocals
Josh Silver: keyboards, backing vocals, sound effects
Sal Abruscato: drums

Identifiers To Make Sure You Are Not Buying A Type O Negative Bootleg

Because genuine Type O Negative merchandise can sell for such high prices, here is what you want. to be looking for if you buy a CD:

Barcode: 0 16861-9313-2 2
Matrix / Runout: RRD9313 DISC MFG, INC (H) W.O. 16820-1
SPARS Code: AAD
SKU: RRC 9313
016861931322
Distributed By Important Record Distributors, Inc.

Posted on April 12, 2019January 15, 2022 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Hobbs Angel Of Death – 1987 Thrash Metal from Melbourne, Australia

Hobbs Angel Of Death: Where Are They Now?

Hobbs Angel Of Death is a thrash metal band from Melbourne, Australia. The band’s self-titled debut came in 1987 on Steamhammer Records. The band broke up in 2006 and reformed in 2003.

The band is the brainchild of ex-Tyrus guitarist Peter Hobbs. This album was produced by veteran producer Harris Johns and sold well in Europe.

The follow-up album failed to garner the success of the debut, leading to the initial breakup.

HOn October 31, 2019, Peter Hobs died at his home in Queensland, where he lived after moving north from Melbourne. He was 58 years old.

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Self-Titled Album Artwork and Sleeve

TRACKLIST:

1 Jack The Ripper
2 Crucifixion
3 Brotherhood
4 The Journey
5 House Of Death
6 Satan’s Crusade
7 Lucifer’s Domain
8 Marie Antoinette
9 Bubonic Plague
10 Cold Steel

Hobbs Angel Of Death Line-Up 1985 To Present

Peter Hobbs – vocals, rhythm guitar
Alessio “Cane” Medici – bass
Simon Wizén – lead guitar
Brandon Gawith – drums

Additional Info

Distributed By – SPV USA, Inc.
Steamhammer Records
Record Company – SPV GmbH
Recorded At – Music Lab Berlin
Mixed At – Music Lab Berlin
Glass Mastered At – CDP Berlin

Credits
Producer, Mixed By, Engineer – Harris Johns
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode (Text): 3275-17006-2
Barcode (String): 3275170062
Matrix / Runout: CDP-BERLIN 85-7525 01

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Posted on April 12, 2019May 29, 2023 by ThrashMetalIQ — 3 Comments

D.R.I. Trash Zone 1989 – What Was It The Best DRI Album – “Thrash Zone” or “Dealing With It”?

Was The Best Dirty Rotten Imbeciles Album Thrash Zone or Dealing With It?

Thrash Zone is firth and most successful album by the crossover thrash band D.R.I. It was released on Metal Blade in 1989, but was it the best? Vote below; you can only choose from Trash Zone and Dealing With It.

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Thrash Zone was the first with Connecticut-born John Menor. John is no longer with the band, but DRI still actively tours in 2019, with Spike and Kurt being the sole original members.

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Album Artwork

Tracklisting

No | Title | Length

“Thrashard” 3:40
“Beneath the Wheel” 5:36
“Enemy Within” 2:44
“Strategy” 4:19
“Labeled Uncurable” 3:04
“You Say I’m Scum” 1:55
“Gun Control” 4:59
“Kill the Words” 4:43
“Drown You Out” 2:31
“The Trade” 4:28
“Standing in Line” 1:35
“Give a Hoot” 3:55
“Worker Bee” 0:56
“Abduction” 4:04

DRI is:

Spike Cassidy – Guitar
Kurt Brecht – Vocals
Felix Griffin – Drums
John Menor – Bass

Posted on April 12, 2019June 1, 2026 by ThrashMetalIQ — 1 Comment

VENDETTA “Go and Live…Stay and Die!” 1987 – German Thrash Band – Where Were They Ever?

VENDETTA: German Thrash Band – Go And Live…Stay And Die?

German thrash band VENDETTA is best known for “Go and Live…Stay and Die!“on Combat/Noise in 1987. The band formed Schweinfurt, Germany in 1984. They signed to COMBAT/NOISE in 1986.

Vendetta released “Go And Live (Stay And Die” in 1997, “Brain Damage” in 1998 and broke. up in 1990. The band reformed band released “Hate” (2007), Feed the Extermination (2011), and The 5th in 2017.

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Go and Live…Stay and Die! Album Artwork and Sleeve

VENDETTA “Go and Live…Stay and Die!” 1987
Vinyl German Thrash Band
German Thrash
VENDETTA “Go and Live…Stay and Die!” 1987 – German Thrash Band

Tracklist

Suicidal Lunacy. 6:41
Mortal Sin. 4:23
Go And Life… …Stay And Die. 6:07
System Of Death. 7:59
Drugs And Corruption. 1:13
Revolution Command. 5:23
On The Road. 3:18

VENDETTA Line-Up 1987

Daxx – Guitars, Vocals
Micky – Guitars (lead)
Heiner – Bass
Samson – Drums

BEHIND THE SCENES…

Producer – Harris Johns
Combat Records released 1987

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Posted on April 11, 2019May 30, 2019 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Macabre (Metal Band) Vs Jeffery Dahmer” – Who Is More Nuts?

Macabre: Another Great Metal Band That Should Have Been HUGE!

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to catch Macabre live this post will make total sense. I’ve played with them live them on several occasions over the years and can attest: THEY RULE! Macabre that started in 1985 IN Chicago, never gained widespread notoriety or even a proper record deal, but they were amazing. Here are a few facts you might now know:

Macabre started in 1985 by 3 childhood friends.The band has been the same line-up since 1985 – Nefarious, Dennis the Menace, and Corporate Death.
Corporate Death (Lance Lencioni) plays a 7 string guitar on most songs, contributing to the bands ominous sound.
Corporate Death (Lance Lencioni) can name the number of kills, years active, and even the names of the victims of most prolific serial killers.
Dahmer (the bands most successful album) is a chronological account of Jeffry Dahmers like, murders and death.
Christopher J. Scarver killed Jeffery Dahmer in prison with a toilet seat.
Dennis the Menace earned his nickname by how hyperactively he bashes the drums.
The band has an acoustic album call Mistrals. It is very rare and out of print. Pick it up if you can find it. The CD is out of print, extremely rare and is awesome!
Although Macabre deals with some morbid subject matter, they maintain a sense of humor throughout. This humorous approach adds levity to the music.

The Metal Poll: Who Is More Nuts?

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Album Artwork and Sleeve

Dahmer Cover
Dahmer Cover – Back
Dahmer Cover – whole cd set
Dahmer Cover zMacabre – tray
Dahmer Cover zMacabre – tray2

Tracklist

Dahmer is a about Jeffrey Dahmer released in 2000. The songs are a biography of the life of Jeffrey Dahmer in chronological order.

Tracklisting

“Dog Guts” – 3:15″Hitchhiker” – 3:30
“In the Army Now” – 1:29
“Grandmother’s House” – 2:27
“Blood Bank” – 2:17
“Exposure” – 2:15″
Ambassador Hotel” – 3:52″
How ‘Bout Some Coffee” – 1:58
“Bath House” – 1:53
“Jeffrey Dahmer and the Chocolate Factory” – 1:01
“Apartment 213” – 2:38
“Drill Bit Lobotomy” – 1:39
“Jeffrey Dahmer Blues” – 2:28″
McDahmers” – 1:30″
Into the Toilet with You” – 1:43″
Coming to Chicago” – 1:36″
Scrub a Dub Dub” – 3:23
“Konerak” – 1:51
“Media Circus” – 0:22
“Temple of Bones” – 1:39
“Trial” – 2:04″
Do the Dahmer” – 1:35″
Baptized” – 1:31
“Christopher Scarver” – 2:23″
Dahmer’s Dead” – 0:33″
The Brain” – 1:17

Macabre Line-Up 1985 To Present

Nefarious (Charles Lescewicz) – bass, vocals (1984–present)
Dennis the Menace (Dennis Ritchie) – drums (1984–present)
Corporate Death (Lance Lencioni) guitar, vocals (1984–present)

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Slaves To The Grave Album Artwork and Sleeve

ARTWORK FROM SLAVES TO THE GRAVE

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Rigor Mortis Line-Up On Slaves To The Grave

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Hallows Eve: Another Great Metal Band That Never Went Big – What Happened To Them?

Some Hallows Eve Facts You Might Not Know

Listen To Hallows Eve Full Albums

Monument 1989

Death and Insanity (1986)

Tales of Terror (1985)

Tales of Terror Artwork and Sleeve

All Hallows Eve Songs

Monument Album Art

A List Of Everyone That Has Played In Hallows Eve

Hallows Eve Line-Up 1985

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These days there are 2 Venoms: Venom and Venom Inc: Which One Is The Real McCoy?

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Venom Line-Up 1985

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Ludichrist: “This Party Sucks” from Powertrip 1988!

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Original 1988 Powertrip Album Artwork and Sleeve

Ludichrist Line-Up 1988

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Type O Negative Slow, Deep, and Hard – (First Album 1991)

Here are some random Peter Steele facts you probably don’t know:

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Slow, Deep, and Hard Album Artwork and Sleeve

Tracklisting

Type O Negative Line-Up 1991

Identifiers To Make Sure You Are Not Buying A Type O Negative Bootleg

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Hobbs Angel Of Death: Where Are They Now?

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Self-Titled Album Artwork and Sleeve

Hobbs Angel Of Death Line-Up 1985 To Present

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Was The Best Dirty Rotten Imbeciles Album Thrash Zone or Dealing With It?

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VENDETTA: German Thrash Band – Go And Live…Stay And Die?

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Go and Live…Stay and Die! Album Artwork and Sleeve

Tracklist

VENDETTA Line-Up 1987

BEHIND THE SCENES…

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Macabre: Another Great Metal Band That Should Have Been HUGE!

The Metal Poll: Who Is More Nuts?

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Tracklist

Macabre Line-Up 1985 To Present

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