INNOCENTS “Noisy trouble – Complete discography 1987-1991” double LP, DISGRACE “Break confusion – Disgrace collection 1987” LP+CD, GAIDO “This is the answer” LP, HOLOCAUST “90’s mind in your minds” LP , the SHIZUOKA HARDCORE book (featuring SO WHAT bonus 7″ EP), CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Variante alla morte” Japan tour edition CD and RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter” repress on LP and CD are out now on F.O.A.D. Records!
All preorders have been shipped and our usual dealers worldwide are receiving all their wholesale copies soon, so on that front, too, the wait will soon be over.
Some of the diehard editions are down to the last copies, so act fast! This month has been Japan-focused, and in addition to the 5 Japanese releases, April will feature two very important shows in the Tokyo-Yokohama area: the “Gekiko Fest,” headlined by Cripple Bastards plus several bands from our roster, and the two-day “F.O.A.D. attacks Yokohama” festival at El Puente, Nishi-Yokohama, featuring many bands we have worked with (Vulgarity Kids!, Manbiki Chocolate, Gaido, Uroko feat. ex Slaver members), and others with whom we have a deep friendship bond. If you are in Japan in the next few days, don’t miss the opportunity to catch these incredible events, made even more unique by the rare performances of bands that are very hard-to-see on stage, such as Raise Cain. Half of our team is currently in Japan grabbing great rarities and hard-to-find records, so expect a flood of new items on the webstore soon!
Next month we’ll deal with a completely different beast: we’ll be unleashing again 7 terrific releases, under the banner of 80s death thrash metal! Stay tuned!
SHIZUOKA HARDCORE Book (diehard hardcover version with SO WHAT ltd. 7″!!) F.O.A.D. 360
Finally, here’s the English version of SHIZUOKA HARDCORE book… the first extensive chronicle of Japan’s mohawk capital: SHIZUOKA! This 180-page journey to hell contains in-depth interviews with members of the cornering bands of that extraordinary scene: So What, Deadless Muss, Mental, Innocents, Zamza, The Rustler, Dispad, Zone, Griffin.FZ, Nibbles, Exdead, H,K,, Bound, The Scooterz and Beyond Hate! This meticulous work is the result of the painstaking effort by living legend Ishiya (Death Side, Forward) together with his bandmate Akiyama (Forward, The Rustler, Swindle Bitch, Zamza etc..). Get ready to dive into the world of Shizuoka hardcore, a world full of fiery music, dinosaur-sized mohawks, gang violence and brotherhood! In addition to the very comprehensive written section you’ll find an incredible selection of photos (much of it never seen before), gig flyers, and more… A real must for all fans of real Japanese hardcore punk!
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Available in the following versions:
Regular softcover version
Diehard hardcover book with exclusive SO WHAT 4-track 7″ on red vinyl, limited to 300 copies!!
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INNOCENTS “Noisy trouble – Complete discography 1987-1991” gatefold 2xLP
Shizuoka Hardcore heavyweights!! Complete INNOCENTS/ZAMZA recordings 1987-1991 consisting of their “魔性” 7″, “Shizuoka City Hardcore” v.a., “Who’s Chained Up To The Dogs Of Outrage!!” v.a., “Target dictator” v.a., Live at Uni-Sex Fuji, 1990 and ZAMZA (pre-INNOCENTS) “No money life” Demotape + bonus track! A lot of this stuff is appearing for the first time on vinyl, sourced from the band’s archival tapes-masters. A blistering, intense hardcore assault totaling 42 TRACKS by one of the most classic bands that lived the true spirit of Shizuoka’s Hardcore Mohawk Empire era! Comes in an ultra-thick gatefold jacket with OBI strip and 20 page full colored booklet featuring rare or never seen before photos, flyers and scans of the original releases. A must have for all fans of the fastest Japanese hardcore with a thrashing punk vibe!
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Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies
Diehard crystal clear vinyl with red splattering limited to 100 copies
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DISGRACE “Break confusion – Complete Disgrace 1987” LP+CD
Bloody fast thrashcore assault from Tokyo! A venomous mix of the most aggressive 80’s thrash (Kreator, Sadus, Slayer) blended with the anger and tightness of that era’s Japanese hardcore. Complete recordings including both demotapes (1987) sourced from the band’s mastertapes. For us, their demo “Break confusion” stands as one of the most aggressive and representative demos from the bottomless pit of obscure Japanese underground gems released only on cassette, which deserve to be dusted off and rediscovered; it really sounds like a meaner, faster version of Kreator’s masterpiece “Pleasure to kill” with just the right touch of Japanese HC madness. Bonus CD with the demos plus a great sounding live session (1987)! LP with OBI strip and foldout 11″x22″ insert with photos, lyrics and scans of the original cassettes.
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Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies
Diehard crystal clear vinyl with red splattering limited to 100 copies
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GAIDO “This is the answer” LP
Furious hardcore punk with hyper shouting vocals exploding in rage! After a few excellent demos, here’s the debut full length from this intense 2-piece unit that proves to be a new revelation in the always strong Japanese scene. This is classically performed Japanese Hardcore reminiscent of mythological greats such as WARHEAD, 惡AI意 and DEATH SIDE with those triumphant riffs and high-energy choruses that make you shout along with clenched fist.. 12 songs of total anger and power! LP with OBI strip and foldout 11″x22″ insert.
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Available in the following versions:
Splatter vinyl (red with black splattering) limited to 150 copies
Dark purple vinyl limited to 150 copies
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HOLOCAUST “90’s mind in your minds” LP
Complete discography 1993-1995 of this obscure hardcore/crust unit hailing from Osaka, Japan. 18 songs compiling their extremely rare demotapes, compilation tracks, soundboard live 1995 and 1 unreleased track. HOLOCAUST’s sound was influenced by traditional Japanese hardcore blended with the highly regarded noisy approach of their area’s crust-punk (Crusade, Framtid, Gloom) and a touch of the European school (Doom, E.N.T., Hiatus). Quoting the band: “This is an extremely manic collection of our recordings, including completely unknown sound sources…” LP with hype sticker and foldout 11″x22″ insert including lyrics, liner notes and scans of the original releases.
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Available in the following versions:
Swirl blue vinyl limited to 150 copies
Swirl red vinyl limited to 150 copies
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CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Variante alla morte” Japanese tour ltd. CD
Limited Japanese tour CD edition with 24 bonus tracks! Official reissue of C.B.’s fourth album originally released in 2008 on Shane Embury’s short-lived label, F.E.T.O. Records. Special limited edition, exclusive to the April 2025 Japanese tour, that includes the original version recorded in Sweden at Fredman Studio and the rare pre-production session recorded in Italy a few months earlier. One of the band’s most cruel and acclaimed efforts. 24+24 tracks of solid fast Grind/Hatecore with a huge dose of thrash, hyper-varied vocals and annihilating blastcore bursts. This hammer-in-the-face is a total guarantee of pure C.B. ultraviolence backed by a powerful production, among the best these Italian grinders has ever had. Comes with a multi-panel foldout booklet and OBI strip in Japanese.
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RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter” gatefold LP and digipack CD
Welcome a new pressing of RAW POWER’s masterpiece “Screams from the gutter” (gatefold LP + poster and digipack CD) to celebrate its 40th anniversary.. Originally released in 1985 “Screams from the gutter” turns 40 this year! One of the most iconic Hardcore records of all time, the perfect crossover between furious Italian Punk and a thrashing tornado driven by legendary riffs, vitriolic screams and a ballistic drum section.
F.O.A.D. Records keeps up the unbreakable legacy with Italy’s absolute Hardcore heroes Raw Power giving to their most classic album “Screams from the gutter” a proper deluxe edition, a total quality-care version that makes justice to this timeless Hardcore milestone! Many of you will agree that this is the finest Italian HC offering ever made and easily one of the 10 world’s best Hardcore records of the 80’s.. over 40.000 copies sold and still sounding fresh and up-to-date even when compared to modern HC standards. FOAD’s treatment for this all time colossus consists of a thick glossy gatefold sleeve featuring lyrics and rare/unreleased photos and flyers, a square A2 replica of their cult gig-poster with Cro-Mags and Motörhead + a scrupolous mastering that respects in detail the original reel’s sound leaving full breathe and dynamics to its original impact and (raw) power! 17 gems of intense, no-frills HC with a bombastic drummer, fantastic guitar riffs and angry vocals. It’s a difficult comparison with their other early output – “You Are The Victim” and the excellent material released by BCT – but after all “Screams From The Gutter” marks Raw Power’s peak due to its superior production. The band’s simple yet instantly memorable riffs bring to mind Black Flag, Circle Jerks, but also earlier groups like the Who, AC/DC, and of course, the Stooges. Throw in some cool harmonics, rockin’ solos, a cowbell, and a guitar player with hell-shriek vocals and you have this flawless Hardcore classic!!
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Available in the following versions:
Diehard splatter vinyl (purple with black splattering) limited to 100 copies
Digipack CD with 11 page booklet featuring lyrics and rare photos/flyers
