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Kreator – Extreme Aggression LP 1988 Epic – FE 45254

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Extreme Aggression is the fourth studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator released in 1989. It was the first on a major label (Epic)

KREATOR WAS VOTED #3 ON METAL BANDS THAT SHOULD BEEN BIGGER

KREATOR’S 1989 “EXTEME AGRESSION” – Was It Awesome Or Did They Sell Out?

  • Extreme Aggression charted for the first time 28 years in 2017 after its release at number 90 on the German Charts. The remastered edition of the band’s 1986 album Pleasure to Kill charted on the same day.
  • Most American thrash fans became aware of Kreator through heavy rotation of the “Betrayer” on MTV’s Headbangers Ball.

Album Artwork From Extreme Agression

Critical Response

Jason Anderson gave the album a rating of four-and-a-half stars out of five, and wrote, “The results are fierce and noisy on this 1989 Epic released — the first major-label effort for the band. Petrozza and Fioretti’s guitar work is as punchy as ever, and Reil’s massive drums are unrelenting and continually improving.”

KREATOR 1987
  1. Extreme Aggression
  2. No Reason To Exist
  3. Love Us Or Hate Us
  4. Stream Of Consciousness
  5. Some Pain Will Last
  6. Betrayer
  7. Don’t Trust
  8. Bringer Of Torture
  9. Fatal Energy
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Exodus – Bonded By Blood: Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid ​To Ask!

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The Tale Of Exodus – Bonded By Blood 1984

Bonded by Blood is the debut studio album by the Bay Area thrash metal band Exodus. Although the album was completed in the summer of 1984, it was not released until 1985 due to issues with Exodus and their record label. It is considered one of the most influential thrash metal albums ever. It is also the only full-length studio album of Exodus to feature Paul Baloff on vocals, though he was also on their 1982 Demo. Baloff was back in Exodus for five years (from 1997 to his death in 2002), and appeared on their 1997 live album Another Lesson in Violence.

In 2008, Exodus re-recorded Bonded by Blood and re-released it as Let There Be Blood, featuring a new line-up of members aside from drummer Tom Hunting and guitarist Gary Holt who played on the original. (Source: WIKIPEDIA)

1. “Bonded by Blood” 
2. “Exodus” 
3. “And Then There Were None” 
4. “A Lesson in Violence” Holt 
5. “Metal Command” 
6. “Piranha”
7. “No Love” Baloff
8. “Deliver Us to Evil” HoltWhitaker
9. “Strike of the Beast” Total length: 40:49
EXODUS BAND LINE-UP IN 1987

Listen To Blonded By Blood Full CD On Youtube

Bonded By Blood Art and Sleeve

EXODUS BAND LINE-UP IN 1984 WITH ORIGINAL SINGER PAUL
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Exumer – Possessed by Fire 1986 – Obscure German Thrash Metal

EXHUMER BAND THRASH GERMAN OBSCURE 1987

Possessed by Fire is the first album by the German thrash metal band Exumer. It was released on November 8, 1986 through obscure German thrash metal label Disaster Records. This album was a cult classic in the day – honestly, the music doesn’t really stand up today. If you liked it back in the day, you may still enjoy it now through.

EXUMER “POSSESSED BY FIRE” ALBUM 1986.

Possessed By Fire 00:00
Destructive Solution 04:47
Fallen Saint 08:36
A Mortal In Black 12:39
Sorrows Of The Judgement 16:43
Xiron Darkstar 19:54
Reign Of Sadness 23:08
Journey To Oblivion 26:50
Silent Death 31:08

ANOTHER OBSCURE GERMAN THRASH BAND FROM THE 80S THAT HAS REFORMED RECENTLY

Lineup:

Mem Von Stein – Bass,Vocals.
Bernie Siedler – Guitar.
Ray Mensch – Guitar.
Syke Bornetto – Drums.

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OVERKILL – Under The Influence LP 1988 Megaforce (New York Thrash Metal)

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Under the Influence is the third studio album by thrash metal band Overkill, released on July 5, 1988, through Megaforce Records. This was Overkill’s first album to feature drummer Sid Falck, who had replaced Rat Skates when the latter left the band in 1987 during the Taking Over tour. (WIKIPEDIA)


All tracks were written by Bobby Gustafson, D.D. Verni, and Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth.

No | Title | Length

1. “Shred” 4:05
2. “Never Say Never” 4:58
3. “Hello from the Gutter” 4:14
4. “Mad Gone World” 4:31
5. “Brainfade” 4:08
6. “Drunken Wisdom” 6:17
7. “End of the Line” 7:03
8. “Head First” 6:02
9. “Overkill III (Under the Influence)” 6:33


Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth – lead vocals, production
Bobby Gustafson – guitar, background vocals, production
Sid Falck – drums, production
D.D. Verni – bass, background vocals, production

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TOP 50 THRASH METAL ALBUMS OF 1987

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TOP 50 THRASH METAL ALBUMS OF 1988

DEATHWHISH DEMON PRECHER 1988

The era of conquerors part 3.

Third year into “the era of conquerors” and if I had to choose a title to describe this year, it would definately be “…And injustice for all”! And I’m not kidding. Apparently this is the year with the greatest injustices. Carrier of some of the most overated and the most underated thrash records of all times. Seems like the music bussiness has finally caught up with the thrash metal domain and pours it’s poisonous judgement, bloodied by profit upon our favorite music. But here we are 30 years later to set things straight. Punish some for the extreme attention they got and highlight others that never got what they deserved. Musicaly the year was extremely diverse. Amazing efforts were made, mainly from Europe and north America. There are the exceptions of two Australian and one Chilean albums in this list though. Complexity and technical supremacy are two very common traits that characterize the whole year. If nothing else, 1988 was quite controversial and intriguing. And as such I had a very difficult time trying to classify all this magnificence. But here it is at last. The answers to the years secrets lies beyond this prelude. Enter this musical labyrinth and explore by yourselves the way forward. Enjoy, notify, spread, comment this wonderfull music. Thrash till death!

Starting At 50…

50. READ THE FUL LIST STARTING AY 50 – Final genocide

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Whiplash “Ticket To Mayhem” LP 1987

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This New Jersey Thrash Outfit Should Be Legends: What Happened?

Ticket to Mayhem is the second studio album from New Jersey thrash metal band, Whiplash. It was released on Roadrunner Records in October 1987 and follows 1986’s Power and Pain. 1989, the band released a follow-up album, Insult to Injury. (SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA)

Side A

1. Stage Dive (03:09)
2. Red Bomb (05:18)
3. Last Man Alive (03:31)
4. Message in Blood (04:04)

Side B

5. War Monger (03:18)
6. Power Thrashing Death (04:13)
7. Stirring the Cauldron (04:18)
8. Spit on Your Grave (02:49)
9. Nailed to the Cross (4:05)

Total Running: 34:45

LIST TO WHIPLASH ON YOUTUBE

Yes, Whiplash is a 3 piece band from New York and it should come as no shock that all 3 members are named “Tony”.

Line up: Tony Portaro – Vocals, Guitars
Tony Bono (R.I.P. 2002) – Bass
Tony Scaglione – Drums (ex-slayer)

Whiplash "Ticket To Mayhem" LP 1987
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Dark Angel – We Have Arrived 19​85

dark angel in 1984

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 limited edition of 2,000 copies. It was re-released in 1997 by Axe Killer. The label on the plastic wrap says 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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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

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What Happened To German Thrash Band Deathrow? (“Raging Steel” 1987)

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Deathrow is another German Thrash Metal act from the 80s. They never got huge, but their raging fast tempos and technical riffing made them better than bands that were a lot bigger. If you have never heard them before, think SODOM, KREATOR, or  EXUMER.

Germany’s Deathrow: A Classic Case Of A Metal Band That Should Have Been Bigger

The band suffered from somewhat poor production, but the album was remastered in 2016. The newly remastered version includes the band’s original demo, previously unheard rehearsals and live tracks, plus liner notes with band founding members Sven Flügge (interviewed here in 2018) and Markus Hahn. Unfortunately, the vinyl of this album has been out of print for more than 30 years! <<– Hint Vinyl Collectors.

There is very little information about Deathrow, but I will continue to update this page when (if) any becomes available.

Listen To The Full Album On YouTube

Tracklist

1. The Dawn

2. Raging Steel

3. Scattered by the Wind

4. Dragon’s Blood

5. The Thing Within

6. Pledge to Die

7. Mortal Dread

8. The Undead Cry

9. Beyond the Light

Original 1987 line-up

Milo – Vocals, Bass
Sven Flügge – Guitars
Thomas Priebe – Guitars
Markus Hahn – Drums

Raging Steel Vinyl Artwork

Deathrow "Raging Steel" 1987 Original LP. 1st pressing w/ insert. VERY RARE!

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Dark Angel – Leave Scars 30 Years Later – Does It Still Stand UP?

DARK ANGEL BAND

It was 1991 when I bought the Leave Scars LP that came with a sticker reading “9 songs, 67 minutes, 246 riffs!” I didn’t like it as much as Darkness Descends or because I liked Don Doty’s style of vocals better.

Listen To The Whole Album Here

Leave Scars is the third studio album released by the American thrash metal band, Dark Angel, released on January 24, 1989.

  • Leave Scars was Dark Angel’s most successful release, peaking at number 159 on the Billboard 200, mostly on the commercial cover of Led Zepplin’s Immigrant Song.
  • It was their first album with vocalist Ron Rinehart and bassist Mike Gonzalez. It was the last album for guitarist Jim Durkin until his return to the band in 2013.
Dark Angel “Leave Scars”

Tracklisting

  1. “The Death of Innocence”
  2. “Never to Rise Again”
  3. “No One Answers”
  4. “Cauterization”
  5. “Immigrant Song”
  6. “Older Than Time Itself”
  7. “Worms” (Instrumental)
  8. “The Promise of Agony”
  9. “Leave Scars”