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PAUL CHAIN “Mirror” 2 x LP (case-wrapped gatefold) up for pre-orders!!

Posted in Paul Chain, Pre Orders, Releases on June 27th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

Surprise! Did you ever expect a powerhouse of fast angry thrashing Hardcore and Metal like FOAD Records to deliver you something doomy, atmospheric and deeply introspective? Check this out: we are proud to announce that pre-orders for PAUL CHAIN “Mirror” Double LP are open now!

Housed in a ultra-thick (the whole thing is 750 grams!) casewrapped gatefold with a silver foil mirror inside, making it one of the most deluxe FOAD releases to date, this is the official reissue of Minotauro‘s “Mirror” single/comp. trax anthology for the first time ever on a vinyl set, adding the rare B-side track off the “Needful/Yellow acid” 7″ not included on the previous CD version! A fantastic journey through the sinister and doomy landscapes of this Italian Metal/DeathRock master of evil, a curse turned into violet art, an esoteric and individual beast without anything resembling trendiness or modernization, reaching back from its late 80’s standing into the dark murkiness of the 70’s at some parts, and at others into an entirely new dimension, unexplored by man before and since.  Paul Chain has stood as a pillar in the Italian metal scene for over three decades, launching his cult career with the infamous DEATH S.S. and inspiring a lot of major artists among which Lee Dorrian of Cathedral and the whole Southern Lord Rec. team!  Everything the man has touched is gold!

This compilation shows all of Paul Chain’s sides. From experimental industrial/ambient to grooving hard/psychedelic rock. From NWoBHM to heavy traditional doom. Anyone who’s new to this guy should have a listen to this.  Includes: “Mirror” 7″, “Yellow acid / Needful” 7″, “Les temps du Grand Frère” 7″, splt 7″ with Der Tod, split 7″ with Eversor, 6 songs from different compilations (1985 to 1993) and a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Electric funeral”. 14 songs.

Will you be fast enough to jump in the massacre to get one of the gorgeous splatter vinyl copies? The die-hard version of this comes in splatter aside/bside white and black vinyl and it’s strictly limited to 100 copies, be sure it won’t last for long.

…otherwise, get it on solid black vinyl ltd. to 400

 

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RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter” gatefold LP out now on FOAD Records!!

Posted in Raw Power, Releases on June 25th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

FOAD‘s summer kicks in with a total Hardcore classic, a deluxe gatefold LP reissue of RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter“! After premiering it at France’s Hellfest Open Air we are finally starting to ship all the preordered copies. There’s still a handful of half’n’half splattered copies ltd to 100, don’t miss the chance!

“Screams from the gutter” lands back in Italy! 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 80s… over 40.000 copies sold and still sounding fresh and up-to-date even when compared to modern HC standards. 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, 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, a fucking huge afro and pointy shoes, and you have this flawless classic!! FOAD‘s treatment for this all time colossus includes a deluxe gatefold LP with lyrics and rare/unreleased photos + a scrupolous mastering that respects in detail the original reel’s sound leaving full breathe and dynamics to its original impact and (raw) power!

Splatter vinyl edition

Regular black vinyl

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WEHRMACHT: massive 5xLP Boxset (1985-1989) out soon, RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter” gatefold LP pre-orders start now!!

Posted in Pre Orders, Raw Power, Releases, Wehrmacht on June 13th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

So there’s no secret to keep hidden anymore, we have been on this colossus for a really looooong time facing a lot of unexpected difficulties but now we can take a deep breathe as it’s finally in production seeing the light soon. WEHRMACHT “The complete beer soaked collection 1985/1989” boxset consisting of 5 x gatefold LPs, 2 x CDs and a thick book is FOAD team’s ultimate dream to come true!

This includes ALL the band’s existing recordings, both complete albums, all demos, obscure split tapes, unreleased out takes and soundboard live material. 104 SONGS (!) of the fastest and most deranged shark endorsed US Thrash-core, scrupulously mastered from the best sounding sources existing, provided by band members and friends. This is all what you could dream to have to complete your Wehrmacht collection in the best possible sound quality. The official release date is set for the band’s special show at the Obscene Extreme Festival in Trutnov, Czech Republic, while pre-orders will start around July 1st 2014. Keep an eye open because there’ll obviously be a limited die-hard edition with tons of extra surprises and it’s expected to sell out instantaneously!

 

And still talking about pre-orders, we are also thrilled to announce that RAW POWER‘s ultra-classic milestone “Screams from the gutter” is finally up for reservation in a new quality-centered gatefold LP!! We did a limited die-hard edition (only 100 copies) on half clear / half highlighter yellow vinyl with purple speckles that looks simply marvellous. “Screams from the gutter” lands back in Italy! 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 80s… over 40.000 copies sold and still sounding fresh and up-to-date even when compared to modern HC standards.

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, 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, a fucking huge afro and pointy shoes, and you have this flawless classic!! FOAD‘s treatment for this all time colossus includes a deluxe gatefold LP with lyrics and rare/unreleased photos + a scrupolous mastering that respects in detail the original reel’s sound leaving full breathe and dynamics to its original impact and (raw) power!

PRE-ORDER the splatter vinyl edition

Regular black vinyl

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BULLDOZER “IX” gatefold LP + CD and “Neurodeliri” gatefold LP out now on FOAD Records!!

Posted in Bulldozer, Releases on June 6th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

Two more classics fresh out of the oven are finally available on F.O.A.D. Records! BULLDOZER “IX” gatefold LP + CD and “Neurodeliri” have just reached our headquarters and are ready to thrash the world. All pre-orders have been shipped already and as expected, the ultra-limited die-hard edition on splatter vinyl with OBI strip in Japanese has been sold out in few days. The colored vinyl versions (blue and orange) are going fast too, so don’t miss the chance. If you are looking for the definitive, best sounding editions of these Italian Thrash Metal masterpieces look no further. Both transfered from the original reels and specially mastered for vinyl to reach the most faithful audiophile quality, reproducing with analog warmness and passion the True original sound of when they were conceived back in 1987 and 1988. Now more in detail about each release:

BULLDOZER “IX” – Gatefold LP + “director’s cut” bonus CD (F.O.A.D. 067)

Without a doubt the fastest and most destructive Bulldozer release to date, showing a band at the top of its compositional maturity. Phenomenal riffage combining their Blackened Thrash trademark with a Speed Metal vibe, rentless aggressive drums and the incredible vocal delivery of the evil lord AC Wild!!  Songs like “Desert!“, “Ilona the very best“, “Heaven’s jail” are absolute Thrash commandments! This is 100% guaranteed the best sounding version ever realized, assisted and approved by original band members. Served for the first time in a deluxe gatefold sleeve including a selection of rare, never-seen-before photos. And there’s more, a very special bonus: we have unearthed a completely forgotten reel featuring the band’s alternate mix discarded by Discomagic, the label that released the 1st edition back in the ’80s. As it sounded killer and highly dynamic we have added it as an extra slimcase CD included in the gatefold, this is a sort of “director’s cut” proposed by the band and totally unreleased until now!

– LIMITED EDITION ON ORANGE VINYL, 150 COPIES 

– REGULAR BLACK VINYL

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BULLDOZER “Neurodeliri” gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 068)

An incredible testament on the band’s merciless career through the ’80s. Carrying on the ominous assault of the previous ripper “IX“, “Neurodeliri” offers plenty of sharp riffs, fantastic lead-guitar work, bulldozing heavy drums and vocals that can best be compared to a hoarse and angry Lemmy. Plus some evil keyboards on some tracks adding a somewhat epic and mournful feeling to the music. Songs like “Minkions“, “We are Italians“, “You’ll be recalled” are unbeatable Thrash anthems! This is 100% guaranteed the best sounding version ever made, assisted and approved by original band members. Served for the first time in a deluxe gatefold sleeve including a selection of rare, never-seen-before photos!

– LIMITED EDITION ON BLUE VINYL, 150 COPIES 

– REGULAR BLACK VINYL

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