..and also for this year we’re at the final round with the last 5 releases… we haven’t yet counted how many FOAD titles saw the light in 2022, we’ll talk about it in the next post, but one thing is sure: it’s certainly much more than than we expected – an unbelievable achievement for us, also considering the immense problems we’ve been dealing with for months, such as a change of warehouses, a major split & renewal of our team and a lot more. To conclude such a crazy period in style we have chosen a very special year-end selection.. for the umpteenth time we explore Japan and by now you should all know that FOAD Records + Japanese Hardcore is a guarantee, this time we’ll reaffirm it with the tryptich ACUTE, EYESCREAM and ASBESTOS , then we move on to another country very dear to us.. Mexico with an ultra-rough band that will delight aficionados of the most filthy and disastrous fuzz-punk, we are talking about AUTARKIA.. and last but not least, we set up the time machine to our beloved former Yugoslavia, with the reissue of a legendary cassette that dates back to 1983 and covers a rather unusual territory for those familiar with our label’s sounds: we’re entering a post punk area with dark/industrial rock hues, with the fantastic split between MRTVI KANAL and GRČ. Different and distant countries, genres and eras quite far from each other, but basically an important point in common: they’re all bands that we really love, they are part of our daily playlists, and therefore we are pleased to have them in our roster.

So to sum it all up, this month’s 5 vinyl outrages are:  ACUTE “Who wants war – Discography 1986-1989” 2xLP+CD, EYESCREAM “The end – Complete discography” LP,  ASBESTOS “Loud Noise Infection” LP, MRTVI KANAL / GRČ Split LP and AUTARKIA “Gobiernate a ti mismo” LP.  Please note: the scheduled release date is December 20th and as always we’ll try to be as quick as possible to ship everything before Xmas chaos breaks in, however, due to year-end postal slowdowns and congestion and the fact that we’re still missing a few inserts and booklets (that should be ready soon anyway), delivery times are unpredictable, so please be patient – don’t flood us with messages and everything will be set right. As usual we strongly recommend you to act fast if you want to catch the ltd. colored vinyl versions, they won’t last for long!

More in detail:

ACUTE “Who wants war – Discography 1986-1989” 2xLP+CD (F.O.A.D. 277)

Another obscure Japanese Hardcore gem from the past, rescued and brought back to life in a top quality edition.. It’s no secret that the FOAD team are totally crazy for Hokkaido area punk, you saw it with previous works such as Human Gas, Stali nism, Napalm, Chinpira, Shot Gun…  Hailing from Sapporo, Hokkaido, ACUTE are only known to diehard HC maniacs for their killer tracks on the hard to find “Nothing action nothing have” v.a. tape (1989). This anthology compiles their complete recordings 1986-1989 adding as bonus a CD with never-heard-before recordings from the “Nothing action, nothing have” release show at Bessie Hall, Sapporo where they shared the stage with legends such as Slang, F.U.P. and Satanic Hell Slaughter.  44 TRACKS showing the band’s evolution from their early distorted punk approach influenced by UK82 classics (Chaos UK, Disorder) to the shredding fast Japancore thrash assault of their latter phase. Freshly ripped from the band’s tapes and mastered for vinyl at Toxic Basement Studio. Gatefold jacket + two booklets (total 24 pages) including flyers, photos, lyrics as well as all the original artworks and leaflets showing their strong anti-war stance and socially engaged hardcore attitude.  Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard splatter vinyl (black and red on white) limited to 150 copies

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EYESCREAM “The end – Complete discography” LP (F.O.A.D. 278)

Raging female fronted Japanese Hardcore at its finest! This short-lived revelation from Sendai has quickly gained attention with two incendiary demotapes and a 3-way LP with No No No and Keiketsu.. Here’s their complete discography for the first time on vinyl including all their studio recordings + a full live set recorded at El Puente in Yokohama..  29 TRACKS! Rapid, no frills ’80s obsessed Hardcore delivered with unmatched intensity and riffing mastery, that will totally please fans of The COMES, GAS, The EXECUTE, DISARRAY and other classics from the early days of Japanese HC.  LP with OBI strip and foldout 12″x12″ four page insert including lyrics, photos and scans of the original releases. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard smokey vinyl (clear green mixed with black) limited to 150 copies

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ASBESTOS “Loud noise infection” LP (F.O.A.D. 285)

The return of this veteran metallic hardcore unit, detonatic ears with their thrash-fueled aggression since 1988! 10 songs, brand new studio recordings from 2022. One of the earliest Japanese HC bands to introduce crust elements in their sound combining them with a solid metal/punk edge… this new album, following their classic debut “The final solution…” (1989) recently reissued by FOAD Records and mid 90’s opus “Agonized cry” (more leaning towards Amebix/Antisect influences), keeps their banner high with viciously addictive riffs and vitriolic vocals that bring memories back to their early days. The band features Noboru “Jero” Sakuma of Abigail/Gorgon on 4-string artillery.  LP with OBI strip and insert. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard marble vinyl (dark red) limited to 150 copies

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MRTVI KANAL / GRČ Split LP (F.O.A.D. 279)

“1983…: as Yugoslavia was slowly losing vital functions, its underground youth was never more creative and angry.”
Official reissue of this mythological split release originally published as a ltd. edition tape in 1983 on the cult label Galerija ŠKUC Izdaja (Laibach, Borghesia, Otroci Socializma etc.).. now for the first time on vinyl!! Two bands from the incredibly vital post-punk scene of Rijeka, one of the most intense and vital spots in the ‘80s ex-Yugoslavian underground. This release shows the slow and gloomy embryonic phase of Grč, currently celebrating their 40th year anniversary, paired with Mrtvi Kanal’s sensibilities on writing great melancholic, pop-infused post punk excellence. In the years to follow Grč consolidated their sinister fame with the incredible masterpiece “Sloboda narodu” (1987) – also reissued by FOAD years ago, one of the blackest and most hopeless expressions of negativity that whatever you may label as Dark, Death Rock or Post Punk has ever conceived… while Mrtvi Kanal recorded only a dozen of songs (the most included on this split) before they vanished in the mid 80ies. With a bitter approach towards themselves and the outside world, both bands captured the very essence of their contemporary times through the epic 12 songs included on this record, talking about freedom, desperation, hope and disappointment.  Taken from the original reels and mastered for vinyl at Toxic Basement Studio.  Includes a 12 page booklet with rare photos, flyers and scans of the 1983 tape. Made thanks to the friendly assistance of Dallas Records (Slovenia) and archival/editorial supervision from Guranje s litice (Croatia). Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard clear yellow vinyl limited to 150 copies

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AUTARKIA “Gobiernate a ti mismo” LP (F.O.A.D. 276)

Rough, ultra-crude Mexican fuzzcore punks! Formed in the late ’80s in Mexico State, AUTARKIA were mostly active from 1990 to 1994 releasing 3 tapes, one of which would become their cult full length “Punk’s al slam”, later published on CD and LP. Here’s the official reissue of their debut demo 1993 originally entitled “Sociedad autosuficiente”, recorded prior to “Punk’s al slam”. For the first time on vinyl, mastered from the band’s tapes. Absurdly raw 2-chords tupa tupa hardcore in pure latino-american tradition, recommended if you also like M.E.L.I., MASACRE 68, KAGADA DE PERRO and similar. 16 TRACKS!  Includes full colored booklet with lyrics, rare photos and flyers. Made in collaboration with Mierdas Production from Mexico. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard aquamarine blue vinyl limited to 100 copies

..and here we are at the official release date for what has been our umpteenth month focused on grind/noisecore, in perfect time with our schedule. Most pre-orders have already been shipped and you should have received tracking updates from our shipping service, a small part left will be sent in the next few days. Beware because the diehard colored vinyl versions are almost gone (approx. 10-20 copies of each left) and therefore if you haven’t already done so, we advise you to act fast if you want to secure them on your collection’s shelves, because they’ll soon run out

OK, we won’t dwell on long introductions, we just need to tell you that SORE THROAT “Starving wolves stand & fight” LP and “Never mind the napalm” LP, KANDARIVAS “Blood death surgical” LP, PUTREFACTION SETS IN “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm” LP and FEAR OF GOD “s/t 21 song EP” Tape are out now on F.O.A.D. records. Keep an eye on our sites because next month there will be another 5 release blast again and as you well know we always close in December with a bang, so stay tuned!

More details on this month’s 5 records:

SORE THROAT “Starving wolves stand & fight” LP (F.O.A.D. 272)

The return of UK’s horrendous noise/hardcore disgrace after more than 3 decades! Back with a bang after a 33-year silence to provide an antidote to the sheeplike compliance of reactionary “revolutionaries” crying “not in my name” while simultaneously doing as their glorious leaders dictate, SORE THROAT has downed tools, picked up their instruments again, and decided to start a fight with every one of the suckers who got sucked in to the narrative. Written and recorded in one afternoon and delivering 21 brand new high velocity caustic hardcore attacks (and 1 long experimental toe tapper), “STARVING WOLVES STAND & FIGHT” is pressed on glorious 12 inches of non-vegan vinyl (Soon to be outlawed by Supreme leader Schwab) and comes with a full colour poster made from a tree. Better to be deafened by noise, than blinded by lies! Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 350 copies

Diehard green vinyl ltd to 150 copies

Test pressing

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SORE THROAT “Never mind the napalm” Gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 274)

..their classic third album back on vinyl after more than 3 decades in a restyled expanded version with extra contents! 81 tracks of system smashing, horrendous aural butchery from the undisputed lords of the most deafening cyder-wrecked noisecore punk ever conceived on British soil. Just like the original version, it starts off with the ultra-legendary “Death to capitalist Hardcore” 45 song EP (1988) and continues with 2 sessions recorded in 1989 showing them combine short detonating bursts with some solid HC ragers devoted to the Discharge/early Scandicore formula and also inevitably reminescent of DOOM, with whom ST shared 2 members. This special edition also adds their “Noise annoys” Demo 1988 and rare live tracks from 1987. Comes in a thick gatefold jacket with a 12″x12″ four page insert featuring extensive liner notes by Rich Militia. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 350 copies

Diehard blue vinyl ltd to 150 copies

Test pressing

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KANDARIVAS “Blood surgical death” LP (F.O.A.D. 271)

“This album was created on the frontlines of the medical systems collapse fighting Covid-19”. After their debut smasher “Grind surgical shrine” and a few demos, singles and split releases, here’s the definitive consecration of this new grind revelation from Kanda, Tokyo! 13 tracks of punishing fierce grindcore combined with Japanese tribal/experimental breakdowns and the use of ancient traditional instruments, creating a unique psychotic sound all of its own. Founding guitarist/singer Tomoki works as a general thoracic surgeon and donated his own blood for the cover art of this album!! FOR THE FIRST TIME ON VINYL, with a special blood-drenched packaging including OBI strip (with a quote written by Ishiya Death Side/Forward), foldout insert and PVC sticker. Recommended if you also like Unholy Grave, Excreteass, Terrorizer and Macabre. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 200 copies

Diehard swirl blood red vinyl ltd to 100 copies

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PUTREFACTION SETS IN “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm” LP (F.O.A.D. 273) 

Debut full length of this old school pathological gore/grind surgeon squad formed by an international all star line-up of grindcore veterans!
Urban Skytt (Regurgitate, General Surgery, Nasum, Crematory), Anderson Oliveira (Expurgo), Philipe Belisário (Expurgo), Glenn Sykes (Regurgitate, General Surgery, Malformity) and André Luiz (Lymphatic Phlegm, Neuro-Visceral Exhumation, Offal).
if you enjoyed FOAD’s previous foray into forensic gore territories with the Sick Sinus Syndrome LP released some time ago, this one will make your day because it’s equally insane and rotten-to-the-core, enhanced by a pulpy, old fashioned production capturing the true essence and morbosity of the genre.  14 tracks of putrefactive gory grind in pure late 80’s to early 90’s tradition, for fans of early Carcass, Dead Infection and Regurgitate!!Comes with lyrics insert and A2 poster. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 250 copies

Diehard putrid deliquescent splatter vinyl limited to 150 copies

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FEAR OF GOD “s/t 21 song EP” Tape  (F.O.A.D. on tape #23)

Almost 35 years ago this milestone of sheer brutality was originally released on 7″ by Temple Of Love Records and now it’s back in stock for the first time on cassette tape, limited to 100 pieces. Call it Noisecore, Grind, whatthefuckcore..  this 21 track destroyer still stands as one of the best records ever conceived in the history of extreme music. Peak brutality – still unmatched.   “This 21-track EP is essential in whatever form you stumble across it. The short-lived (1986-1988), much hyped and oft-bootlegged Swiss outfit, as enigmatic and distant as the cold, dissonant bursts imprisoned on this EP, blended early Napalm Death, Swans and something indescribable of their own to create an achingly raw and wordless primal scream” (Terrorizer Mag, UK – “Essential Grindcore albums – Europe”).  Since the original vinyl press was on clear wax, this cassette is clear too, and it comes with a foldout 4 panel jcard printed on both sides with lyrics and original art. Watch the trailer HERE

After two months entirely dedicated to Metal in its variety of forms, going from the death-tinged assault of Expulsion, Crematorium and Crucifixion, to the thrash artillery of Morbid Scream and Death Militia to the most classic metal of Death SS, it’s time to turn the page pushing to the limits of extremity and return to a well-tested FOAD ground, with a month all focused on the most nihilistic and brutal grind/noisecore. For some it’ll be a surprise to see that on this round we have 3 new albums of current times: as previously explained, after all F.O.A.D. is not a reissue-only label, it was simply founded with the formula of releasing whatever we like, so the doors are also open to more recent bands and contemporary recordings. That said, our roster for this month consists of a band already well known to those familiar with our history: SORE THROAT, of which we are honored to introduce the new “Starving wolves stand & fight” 12″ and an expanded reissue of their classic “Never mind the napalm” LP, then we have KANDARIVAS from Japan and their “Blood surgical death” LP, combining elements of the most furious grindcore with experimental/tribal parts inspired by the tradition of their area, then it’s the turn of PUTREFACTION SETS IN and their debut ripper “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm”, a new spearhead in the international gore grind scene – with members of Regurgitate, General Surgery, Lymphatic Phlegm, Expurgo etc and at least but not last another classic unit with a long history of releases on FOAD: FEAR OF GOD and their legendary 21 song EP (1988) for the first time on cassette tape.

So to sum it all up: SORE THROAT “Starving wolves stand & fight” LP and “Never mind the napalm” LP, KANDARIVAS “Blood surgical death” LP , PUTREFACTION SETS IN “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm” LP and FEAR OF GOD “s/t 21 songs EP” Tape are all available for preorder. As usual we strongly recommend to act fast if you don’t want to miss out on the limited colored vinyl versions, they will surely finish quickly. And to top it off, we will have a preview of these new titles at the Record Planet Mega Record Fair at the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands on November 12th & 13th, so if you’re planning to visit the fair you can pick them up there, come to visit us at stall nr 128 in the Metal/Punk area.

More in detail about each release:

SORE THROAT “Starving wolves stand & fight” LP (F.O.A.D. 272)

The return of UK’s horrendous noise/hardcore disgrace after more than 3 decades! Back with a bang after a 33-year silence to provide an antidote to the sheeplike compliance of reactionary “revolutionaries” crying “not in my name” while simultaneously doing as their glorious leaders dictate, SORE THROAT has downed tools, picked up their instruments again, and decided to start a fight with every one of the suckers who got sucked in to the narrative. Written and recorded in one afternoon and delivering 21 brand new high velocity caustic hardcore attacks (and 1 long experimental toe tapper), “STARVING WOLVES STAND & FIGHT” is pressed on glorious 12 inches of non-vegan vinyl (Soon to be outlawed by Supreme leader Schwab) and comes with a full colour poster made from a tree. Better to be deafened by noise, than blinded by lies! Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 350 copies

Diehard green vinyl ltd to 150 copies

Test pressing

–

SORE THROAT “Never mind the napalm” Gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 274)

..their classic third album back on vinyl after more than 3 decades in a restyled expanded version with extra contents! 81 tracks of system smashing, horrendous aural butchery from the undisputed lords of the most deafening cyder-wrecked noisecore punk ever conceived on British soil. Just like the original version, it starts off with the ultra-legendary “Death to capitalist Hardcore” 45 song EP (1988) and continues with 2 sessions recorded in 1989 showing them combine short detonating bursts with some solid HC ragers devoted to the Discharge/early Scandicore formula and also inevitably reminescent of DOOM, with whom ST shared 2 members. This special edition also adds their “Noise annoys” Demo 1988 and rare live tracks from 1987. Comes in a thick gatefold jacket with a 12″x12″ four page insert featuring extensive liner notes by Rich Militia. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 350 copies

Diehard blue vinyl ltd to 150 copies

Test pressing

–

KANDARIVAS “Blood surgical death” LP (F.O.A.D. 271)

“This album was created on the frontlines of the medical systems collapse fighting Covid-19”. After their debut smasher “Grind surgical shrine” and a few demos, singles and split releases, here’s the definitive consecration of this new grind revelation from Kanda, Tokyo! 13 tracks of punishing fierce grindcore combined with Japanese tribal/experimental breakdowns and the use of ancient traditional instruments, creating a unique psychotic sound all of its own. Founding guitarist/singer Tomoki works as a general thoracic surgeon and donated his own blood for the cover art of this album!! FOR THE FIRST TIME ON VINYL, with a special blood-drenched packaging including OBI strip (with a quote written by Ishiya Death Side/Forward), foldout insert and PVC sticker. Recommended if you also like Unholy Grave, Excreteass, Terrorizer and Macabre. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 200 copies

Diehard swirl blood red vinyl ltd to 100 copies

–

PUTREFACTION SETS IN “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm” LP (F.O.A.D. 273) 

Debut full length of this old school pathological gore/grind surgeon squad formed by an international all star line-up of grindcore veterans!
Urban Skytt (Regurgitate, General Surgery, Nasum, Crematory), Anderson Oliveira (Expurgo), Philipe Belisário (Expurgo), Glenn Sykes (Regurgitate, General Surgery, Malformity) and André Luiz (Lymphatic Phlegm, Neuro-Visceral Exhumation, Offal).
if you enjoyed FOAD’s previous foray into forensic gore territories with the Sick Sinus Syndrome LP released some time ago, this one will make your day because it’s equally insane and rotten-to-the-core, enhanced by a pulpy, old fashioned production capturing the true essence and morbosity of the genre.  14 tracks of putrefactive gory grind in pure late 80’s to early 90’s tradition, for fans of early Carcass, Dead Infection and Regurgitate!!Comes with lyrics insert and A2 poster. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 250 copies

Diehard putrid deliquescent splatter vinyl limited to 150 copies

–

FEAR OF GOD “s/t 21 song EP” Tape  (F.O.A.D. on tape #23)

Almost 35 years ago this milestone of sheer brutality was originally released on 7″ by Temple Of Love Records and now it’s back in stock for the first time on cassette tape, limited to 100 pieces. Call it Noisecore, Grind, whatthefuckcore..  this 21 track destroyer still stands as one of the best records ever conceived in the history of extreme music. Peak brutality – still unmatched.   “This 21-track EP is essential in whatever form you stumble across it. The short-lived (1986-1988), much hyped and oft-bootlegged Swiss outfit, as enigmatic and distant as the cold, dissonant bursts imprisoned on this EP, blended early Napalm Death, Swans and something indescribable of their own to create an achingly raw and wordless primal scream” (Terrorizer Mag, UK – “Essential Grindcore albums – Europe”).  Since the original vinyl press was on clear wax, this cassette is clear too, and it comes with a foldout 4 panel jcard printed on both sides with lyrics and original art. Watch the trailer HERE

One of the things that makes us most proud is to be able to get to the release date announced with everything perfectly on time and all pre-orders already shipped, and this is the case this month! We had scheduled this for October 21st and here we are: DEATH SS “The cursed concert – 30th anniversary edition” Trifold 2xLP, CREMATORIUM “Chained to torment” LP + CD and CRUCIFIXION “Necrolatry / Corpse decapitation” LP are out NOW on FOAD Records !!

All pre-orders have been already shipped and the tracking nr’s updated in the related orders. As always we want thank all you maniacs for the incredible support and interest in these records… needless to say that the band edition and the diehard version of DEATH SS are completely gone, we recommend you to hurry up if you don’t want to miss the black one, there aren’t many left over. CREMATORIUM and CRUCIFIXION are also going fast!  And keep an eye on our sites and social media because there’ll be 5 x FOAD releases next month. We will completely change territory by going to something way more extreme, in pure FOAD tradition..  See you again soon!

More in detail about this month’s releases:

DEATH SS “The cursed concert – 30th anniversary edition” 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 266)
Ultra-deluxe 30th anniversary reissue. Italy’s undisputed kings of evil, the godfathers of Horror Metal!
Top quality extended version of their cult live album from 1992 with 5 bonus tracks, 2 of which were previously included only on the CD/MC versions + 3 completely unreleased ones, allowing us to listen for the first time ever to the entire set-list of the “Heavy Demons Tour” as performed on stage in 1992!!

Considered by many as one of the best live albums in the history of Heavy Metal, both for the stunning sound quality and the incredible stage presence and delivery of these gruesome monsters holding the sceptre of the most iconic and legendary band in Italian heavy music since 45 years!  Housed in a luxurious trifold jacket with embossed titles and red foil stamping logo. Massive 12″x12″ full colored booklet with over 200 unpublished photos and liner notes, supervised and approved by Steve Sylvester in person.. Watch the trailer HERE

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

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CREMATORIUM “Chained to torment” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 281)
Official reissue of one of the best and most overlooked gems from the early 90’s Italian death metal bloody pit of terror!! Gloomy old school death/thrash rottenness inspired by Necrophagia, Morbid Angel, Autopsy and early Death.. Featuring members of Cerebral Disfunction and Salem Orchid.  An infernal clot of sickening dark riffs, cavernous vocals and brain-melting rhythms!
Complete discography consisting of:
LP: “Chained to torment” Demo 1990 transferred from the master 1/4″ reels + official rehearsal/demo 1991
BONUS CD: Unreleased rehearsal 1991 + Live in Modena, 1991
Includes 12 page fanzine styled booklet with rare photos, flyers and original artworks!  Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard clear seablue vinyl limited to 100 copies

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CRUCIFIXION “Necrolatry / Corpse decapitation” LP (F.O.A.D. 282)
Pioneering, totally obscure Japanese Death/Thrash holocaust 1986-1987 straight from the most impenetrable tape trading vaults.. featuring two former members of MESSIAH DEATH!!
Official discography including:
– “Necrolatry” Demo (1987)
– “Corpse decapitation” Demo (1986)
One of the oldest death metal units from Japan along with MESSIAH DEATH, CRIMINAL CHRIST, BELETH and DEATHSPEED. Raw, savagely fast brutality for fans of REPULSION, NECROPHAGIA, early SODOM and Cogumelo death/thrash classics. Includes an insert with scans of the original tape and an extensive interview made by Takashi Tanaka (Anatomia, Transgressor, Necrophile, Gamvetta). Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard clear orange vinyl limited to 100 copies

After the avalanche of FOAD releases with which we used to bomb your turntables monthly, as you can see we’ve been forced to stop for a while and keep September off, this because there have been some important internal changes in the label’s staff and due to this we had to move and reorganize one of our warehouses and sort out tons of extra issues. It is undeniable that it was one of the most complicated and critical phases in the label’s history, but now we’re ready to get back on track stronger than ever.. the right words to introduce you this month are: BACK WITH A CURSE!!  We’re honored to announce our return to vinyl production with 3 wicked deliveries – all of them on the metal side of the FOAD underground excursions. Two bands from Italy vs one from Japan, two very obscure ones vs a highly popular and legendary name. Long story short, our recipe for October consists of:  DEATH SS “The cursed concert – 30th anniversary edition” 2xLP, the ultra-deluxe, definitive expanded version of this classic album by the unmatched lords of horror metal, CREMATORIUM “Chained to torment” LP+CD, one of the best Italian death metal demos from the early ’90s finally getting its deserved spotlight and CRUCIFIXION “Necrolatry / Corpse decapitation” LP, a pioneering, mysterious death metal unit from Japan rescued by your FOAD maniacs and brought back to life in a top quality edition!  So to sum it up: DEATH SS “Cursed concert – 30th anniversary edition” 2xLP, CREMATORIUM “Chained to torment” LP+CD and CRUCIFIXION “Necrolatry / Corpse decapitation” LP are all available for preorders via scareystore.com!

We’ll start to ship from October 21st.  As usual we strongly recommend to act fast if you want to catch the diehard colored/splatter vinyl versions, most of them are extremely limited, of the DEATH SS band edition we only have a handful of copies as most have been obviously sent to the band. And to make up for the lost month, we already give you a sweet preview..: in November there will be 5x FOAD releases!!

More in detail:

DEATH SS “The cursed concert – 30th anniversary edition” 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 266)
Ultra-deluxe 30th anniversary reissue. Italy’s undisputed kings of evil, the godfathers of Horror Metal!
Top quality extended version of their cult live album from 1992 with 5 bonus tracks, 2 of which were previously included only on the CD/MC versions + 3 completely unreleased ones, allowing us to listen for the first time ever to the entire set-list of the “Heavy Demons Tour” as performed on stage in 1992!!

Considered by many as one of the best live albums in the history of Heavy Metal, both for the stunning sound quality and the incredible stage presence and delivery of these gruesome monsters holding the sceptre of the most iconic and legendary band in Italian heavy music since 45 years!  Housed in a luxurious trifold jacket with embossed titles and red foil stamping logo. Massive 12″x12″ full colored booklet with over 200 unpublished photos and liner notes, supervised and approved by Steve Sylvester in person.. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard FOAD edition on half gold half red vinyl with exclusive Japanese OBI strip (orange) limited to 150 copies

Band edition on splatter red on gold vinyl with exclusive Japanese OBI strip (yellow) limited to 100 copies

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CREMATORIUM “Chained to torment” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 281)
Official reissue of one of the best and most overlooked gems from the early 90’s Italian death metal bloody pit of terror!! Gloomy old school death/thrash rottenness inspired by Necrophagia, Morbid Angel, Autopsy and early Death.. Featuring members of Cerebral Disfunction and Salem Orchid.  An infernal clot of sickening dark riffs, cavernous vocals and brain-melting rhythms!
Complete discography consisting of:
LP: “Chained to torment” Demo 1990 transferred from the master 1/4″ reels + official rehearsal/demo 1991
BONUS CD: Unreleased rehearsal 1991 + Live in Modena, 1991
Includes 12 page fanzine styled booklet with rare photos, flyers and original artworks!  Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard clear seablue vinyl limited to 100 copies

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CRUCIFIXION “Necrolatry / Corpse decapitation” LP (F.O.A.D. 282)
Pioneering, totally obscure Japanese Death/Thrash holocaust 1986-1987 straight from the most impenetrable tape trading vaults.. featuring two former members of MESSIAH DEATH!!
Official discography including:
– “Necrolatry” Demo (1987)
– “Corpse decapitation” Demo (1986)
One of the oldest death metal units from Japan along with MESSIAH DEATH, CRIMINAL CHRIST, BELETH and DEATHSPEED. Raw, savagely fast brutality for fans of REPULSION, NECROPHAGIA, early SODOM and Cogumelo death/thrash classics. Includes an insert with scans of the original tape and an extensive interview made by Takashi Tanaka (Anatomia, Transgressor, Necrophile, Gamvetta). Watch the trailer HERE

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard clear orange vinyl limited to 100 copies

Without the slightest doubt this has been the most messed up and exhausting summer in the history of FOAD Records: from June to now we have put out 14 releases (!!!), resumed traveling with our huge mobile shop/booth attending those festivals where it has always been a sort of tradition for us to go and just to add a little more stress, at the moment we’re also moving one of our two warehouses to a new location! For all these reasons together, it will be very difficult that we’ll be able to deliver new sonic crimes also in September, the chances are very few, but we’re not beat yet, so keep an eye out.  Anyway let’s get back to something closer to now: our 4x August releases are all ready, in perfect timing with what was announced and almost all your pre-orders have already been shipped, expect to receive them soon!

In short: MORBID SCREAM “Bloodstains: 941 Longhorn Drive – The Morbid Scream Demos” 2xLP, EXPULSION “Certain corpses never decay – 1989-1990” 2xLP, DEATH MILITIA “Onslaught of death – Demo & live 1985” LP+CD and OBLIVION “Intention to kill – Demos & rarities 1985” LP+CD are out today on FOAD Records. There aren’t many copies left of the ltd. editions on colored vinyl (Morbid Scream and Death Militia being the best sellers) so we strongly suggest you to act fast if you haven’t yet secured them to your collection.

More in detail on each of them:

MORBID SCREAM “Bloodstains: 941 Longhorn Drive – The Morbid Scream Demos” 2xLP  (F.O.A.D. 235)

TEXAS THRASH MASSACRE!!  After being in the works for years, here’s finally the MORBID SCREAM complete discography 1987-1990 for the first time on vinyl, collecting all their existing recordings…:
– Demo I (1987) / Demo II (1988) / – Demo III (1990) / – Live in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth 1987-1988
A ballistic assault of pioneering Texan Thrash, combining mid paced, hard moshing parts with neck-breaking accelerations, abrasive vocals and stomping riffs. One of the many hidden gems from the boundless underground pit of obscure recordings and rare demos to be discovered and appreciated. Even if for a long time they didn’t get the deserved recognition, MORBID SCREAM left an important mark in the 80’s American Thrash scene, so much that they have been tributed by the mighty ABSU, that covered “The Coming of War” and “Morbid Scream” on “The Sun of Tiphareth” and “The Third Storm of Cythraul” albums respectively. Sourced and mastered from the band’s 1st generation tapes. Includes a massive 48 PAGE BOOKLET with liner notes, interviews, loads of band photos, flyers, original art and more!!  Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard marbled vinyl (LP1 white / LP2 red) limited to 100 copies

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EXPULSION “Certain corpses never decay – Complete recordings 1989-1990” 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 215)

Early Swedish Death Metal malignity at its finest! Expulsion started in November 1988 with Calle Fransson on drums, Anders Holmberg on bass and Stefan Lagergren on guitars. Actually the band was formed out of the ashes of a band called River’s Edge, that consisted of the three Expulsion members, Magnus Kranz on guitar and Johan Edlund (TIAMAT) on vocals. After the “Mind the Edge” demo the band felt apart. In April 1989, Expulsion released their first demo called “Cerebral Cessation”. November that year they recorded their second demo “Veiled in the mists of mystery”. The previously unreleased track “Certain corpses never decay” was released on the underground compilation tape “Hymns of the  Dead vol.2”. In 1990 Expulsion entered Sunlight Studios (Entombed Dismember, Tiamat etc.), to record two tracks produced by Tomas Skogsberg. After these recordings Expulsion broke up (and reformed with two new members 2 years later). Expulsion guitar player Stefan and bassist Anders both also played in Treblinka / Tiamat. They recorded and played (and Stefan Lagergren wrote) all the Treblinka demos/EP and the TIAMAT debut album “Sumerian Cry” (1990). This collection includes all the above mentioned demos, the rare comp. track and the Sunlight Studio session. All these recordings are being released for the first time on vinyl, completely restored and remastered. Coverart by Eric Danielsson (WATAIN). Gatefold jacket with photos, scans of the original tapes, an exclusive interview + large poster!  A must have for the diehard maniacs of pioneering Swedish Death Metal, highly recommended if you also like Treblinka/early Tiamat, Morbid, Nihilist and Grotesque. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions

Solid black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard rotten yellow vinyl limited to 150 copies

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DEATH MILITIA “Onslaught of death – Demo & live 1985” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 269)

Raw speed thrashin’ assault from Canada’s metal hell of 1985!! Their rare “Onslaught of death” debut demo circulated in a handful of copies now for the first time on vinyl enriched by two complete live sets recorded in Toronto, 1985… 28 tracks including a Discharge cover showing their radical hardcore influences! Quoting Chris Bailey (Infernal Majesty):  “What I remember about seeing Death Militia was a lot of broken glass and a lot of blood. And I’ll never forget the cow skull they had on stage with them”. 
Sourced from the band’s tapes and specially mastered for vinyl for the most destructive sonic impact. Intense, abrasive thrash from one of the earliest bands from the insane mid 80’s Toronto scene that also spawned legends such as Razor, Sacrifice, Slaughter, Infernal Majesty and many more! LP coming with a bonus live CD and 16 page booklet full of photos, flyers, excerpts from old fanzines and more.. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard transparent yellow vinyl limited to 100 copies

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OBLIVION “Intention to kill – Demos & rarities 1985” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 270)

New Jersey’s rabid speed/thrash assault!! Official reissue of their complete 1985 recordings consisting of:
– DEMO #1 “Oblivion”
– DEMO #2 “Intention to kill”
plus a bonus CD filled with rare and unreleased early tunes and a complete live set at CBGB’s, 1985 in which they shared the stage with Damage and NYC Mayhem!
Intense gut wrenching speed/thrash backed by a solid Slayer influence (“Show no mercy” era) and the genuine hardcore tinged vibe of most East Coast’s thrash bands of that time, as a matter of fact their singer Dave was also in Social Decay and later in Lethal Aggression.    Back then they were self-describing their sound as “Power speed metal” quoting as main influences Rave, Cro-Mags, Slayer, Anthrax and Metallica. Includes 16 page full colored booklet with loads of early photos, flyers and excerpts from fanzines from that era! Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard crystal clear vinyl limited to 100 copies