If you thought that the last F.O.A.D. month was going to be the craziest of the year with 5 vinyl gems pitting ultra-underground bands from Japan and Colombia, you ain’t seen nothing yet… because what we’re going to introduce today is literally a mindblowing hardcore royal flush and with no doubt one of the most destructive (and exhausting for us) schedules of recent memory. Once again 5 x vinyl releases – 4 single LPs and 1 double LP – consisting of a deadly selection of raw and thrashing heavyweights from countries that have already been well tested territories for F.O.A.D.: Chile, Sweden, Italy and Brazil. From Chile, the highly acclaimed fuzzed out punks IGNORANTES, from Sweden two crucial hardcore punk glories: SOUND OF DISASTER and NYX NEGATIV, from Italy none other than our brothers RAW POWER with a fantastic extended edition of one of their greatest abums and… last but not least, the LP version of RATOS DE PORÃO‘s brand new thrash granade “Necropolítica” many of you have been asking and waiting for. So to sum it all up: IGNORANTES “Parece que tuvimos demasiados hijitos” LP, SOUND OF DISASTER “Välfärd 1984-1985” LP,  NYX NEGATIV “Kalrshamns Punks 1981-1984” LP, RAW POWER “Mine to kill” Gatefold 2xLP and RATOS DE PORÃO “Necropolítica” Gatefold LP are all available on preorder via scareystore.com !!

Note: this month’s out now date will be slightly later than usual because we will be away for a week at the Obscene Extreme Festival, so it may happen that we’ll be a little slower than usual to ship preorders even if as you know we will do the impossible to do everything in time. If you’re coming to the Obscene Extreme Festival, consider that all 5 of these releases will be premiered there so you can directly get them at the F.O.A.D. booth in the Grind Market area, as usual you’ll also find an infinite choice of vinyl, CDs, tapes and t-shirts ranging from hardcore punk, grind and noisecore, metal of all sorts and everything you are dreaming of ultrafast and thrashing hard! For any enquiries and reservations you can contact us at foadrecords@gmail.com !! As usual we strongly recommend you to act fast if you want to catch the diehard colored vinyl versions of this new batch, they’re very limited and expected to go very quickly.

More in detail about each release:

IGNORANTES “Parece que tuvimos demasiados hijitos” LP (F.O.A.D. 260)

Raw, uncompromised nihilism from Chile’s premier fuzzed out hardcore punks! After multiple cassette only releases and 2 x 7″s here’s their first time on 12″… 13 tracks of snotty angry punk blending the simplistic in-your-face aggression of typical Latino-American taste with a noisy distorted approach recalling 80’s Japanese and British classics (Gai, Confuse, Chaos UK, Disorder). IGNORANTES stands above as one of the current gems of punk, their sound and attitude are totally spontaneous and out of the guts, without any ambition or intention. Quoting the singer Gabriel: “In the beginning we didn’t even try to go out and play. The idea was just to record once and that was it. Then we enjoyed the process of recording six or eight songs and that’s how it all started.” LP with large 6-panel foldout insert and lyric sheet.  Watch the trailer HERE

Black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard half-half splatter vinyl limited to 150 copies

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SOUND OF DISASTER “Välfärd 1984-1985” LP (F.O.A.D. 263)

The first ever official discography of this classic, highly influential Swedish Hardcore unit (hailing from the small town of Mjölby), licensed by the band’s singer Göran Lind! All their studio recordings 1984-85 + a rare unreleased rehearsal from 1984. Contents:  – s/t 7″EP (1985) / – “Speak Swedish or die” 7″EP (recorded in 1985) / – Demo May 1984 / – Rehearsal December 1984. 28 songs of rapid, destructive Scandicore mangel oozing crudeness and relentless anger from start to finish, one of the most legendary bands in the first wave of Swedish HC right there with Anti Cimex, Mob 47, Totalitär, Crude SS, Avskum, Asocial… Comes with poster and booklet including rare photos and scans of the original 7″s.  Watch the trailer HERE

Black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard half-half vinyl (black/beer clear) limited to 150 copies

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NYX NEGATIV “Kalrshamns Punks 1981-1984” LP (F.O.A.D. 268)

Another Swedish punk gem brought back to life by your F.O.A.D. maniacs!! Formed in 1980, after a few line-up changes NN quickly headed to a much rougher direction turning their sound into a manic raw punkasfuck barrage. Complete discography compiling all their existing recordings also including the rare “No morals” 7″ never reissued up to now! 25 songs consisting of: – Demo 1983 / – “No morals” 7″ (1984) / – Songs from “Rockslaget” v.a. 3xLP (1982) / – Live 1983 / – unreleased track… from classic two-fingers-in-the-air punk to a faster Swedish hardcore approach! 24 page A4 book with liner notes, scans of the original releases and of the fanzine styled booklet that came with their demo 1983. Watch the trailer HERE

Black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard half-half vinyl (black/grey) limited to 150 copies

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RAW POWER “Mine to kill” Gatefold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 081)

Official reissue of RP’s iconic 4th album from 1989 adding as bonus LP the incredible lost&found 1st studio take (12 TRACKS!) recorded in Italy still with Helder on drums, available for the first time on vinyl! Another uppercut in the jaws showing RP at the top of the game crossovering their manic riff-oriented Hardcore with the most intense and raging Thrash assault. Together with the incredible masterpiece “Screams from the gutter” this is hands down the fastest and tightest delivery in the band’s discography of the first decade. As for all their previous releases on F.O.A.D., this has been scrupulously remastered from the 1st generation master at Toxic Basement studio, taking the original dynamics and sonic impact to the most powerful and energetic stage. As explained by the band: “RAW POWER began the recording of “Mine to kill” in Italy, at Umbi Studio, and when it came to an end there were discussions about the final product. The decision to re-record the album in England with a different producer saw Helder leave, the one most satisfied with the work they had just ended, and having already had a brief live experience with the other boys, Fabiano Bianco (Bloody Riot / Raff) replaced him on drums. The fourth album came out and the previous version was trashed. The bonus LP added to this version was what would have been “Mine to kill” at the beginning, feeling like the first real attempt to change the style and understanding even more how the personalities within Raw Power differed between them, something that has always characterized the band from any other reality”. Of those 12 tracks, 4 are completely unreleased as they haven’t been re-recorded on the final version of the album, and they simply kill! Raw, aggressive and dizzyingly precise Hardcore from Italy’s most iconic band of the unforgettable “furious years“! Comes in a thick gatefold sleeve with insert including rare photos and flyers of that time. Watch the trailer HERE

Black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard splatter vinyl (purple on blue) limited to 150 copies

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RATOS DE PORÃO “Necropolítica” Gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 275)

The return of Brazil’s undisputed Thrash-Punk masters! 8 years after the acclaimed “Seculo sinistro“, RxDxPx are back with another slab of relentless, intense and socially engaged Crossover Thrash in their unmistakeable style, this time with a stronger-than-ever political message reflecting their absolute contempt against the authoritarian government that has plagued Brazil in recent years. Musically, with a career spanning through 5 decades, RATOS DE PORAO show no sign of weakening and reconfirm themselves as the absolute champions of South American Hardcore! 10 songs full of Metal and Punk mayhem keeping it fresh and dynamic at the same time, led by Jao’s manic riffing and Gordo’s massive, vitriolic shouts of rage. With no doubts the world’s most famous basement rats have nailed it another time with a devastating album, still sounding exciting and relevant, which is an amazing achievement in Punk that most other bands of that age can’t claim! Housed in a full glossy gatefold jacket with 12″x12″ booklet.  Watch the trailer HERE

Black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard half-half vinyl (black/red) limited to 150 copies

No long introductions this time because we have no less than 5 releases (!!) to announce and therefore we prefer to give space to detailed descriptions of each. As many of you know, it’s in the multifaceted spirit of F.O.A.D. Records to cover a wide range of different genres, still staying within strictly underground territories. You got the month all dedicated to noisecore, the one all centered on death metal, the one all about Japanese hardcore… to the last round – mostly dedicated to 80’s American hardcore. This month’s choice is peculiar: we decided to put together the reissues of 3 rare Japanese heavy metal demos all to be discovered (ALKALOID and two separated recordings by HELL BOUND) and 2 seminal bands that pioneered the so called “ultra metal” scene of Medellin, Colombia (AGRESSOR and SACRILEGIO). If you’re wondering what “Ultra Metal” means: well, it’s a savage assault of the rawest death/thrash backed by a true hardcore spirit and raised in a social background of violence and desperation. Two countries very far from each other but with one point in common: when it comes to metal and punk they never disappoint, in terms of intensity, originality and attitude they are a totally unique world apart that still hides an infinity of gems to be unearthed and brought to light with passion and dedication.

So our recipe for June consists of: ALKALOID “Invisible world” LP, HELL BOUND “Demo 1986” LP+CD, HELL BOUND “Norwegian forest” LP+CD, AGRESSOR “Llamas de muerte – The complete ultra-sessions 1986/1987” gatefold 2xLP and SACRILEGIO “Podredumbre” LP! They’re all available on preorder via scareystore.com and as usual we strongly recommend you to act fast if you want to catch the diehard colored vinyl versions as they are very limited and expected to sell out very quickly. We have set the release date on June 20th because shortly after we’ll start announcing what we have in the pipeline for July, which is equally sick! Please read the following detailed reviews to understand more about the bands and the contents of each release:

ALKALOID “Invisible world” LP (F.O.A.D. 262)

TOTAL CULT 80’s JAPANESE HEAVY METAL! Founded in the mid 80’s by members of Tokyo’s X-RAY, ALKALOID is a highly revered name in the pioneering scene that helped defining the sound and visual style of Japanese Metal. Some additional links: vocalist Angel later joined Sapporo’s SABER TIGER, the later drummer Hachi also played in GENOCIDE NIPPON. This LP is the official reissue of their classic debut demotape “Invisible world” (1986) enriched by the lost and found “Trajectory” studio session 1986. Sourced from the band’s masters and from the only existing copy of “Trajectory“, mastered with painstaking dedication at Toxic Basement Studio. Hunting vocals, scorching solos and pure energy are the ingredients of this super-catchy record… If you enjoyed other F.O.A.D. reissues of this kind (Q.O.P., PLAZMA X) look no further, this will definitely make your day! Includes full colored 12 page booklet loaded with rare photos, memorabilia and scans of the original cassette. Watch the trailer HERE

Diehard splatter purple on silver vinyl limited to 150

Black vinyl limited to 150

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HELL BOUND “Demo 1986” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 248)

..another journey through the vaults of the most incredible underground rarities! A mysterious and totally undiscovered jewel of 80’s Japanese Metal from the Hokuriku area only known in the most diehard circles of tape-trading maniacs. This “Demo 1986” collection is all focused on their early recordings, blending a NWOBHM influenced approach with some serious Sortilège worship and a speed metal touch. It includes the following works: debut demotape 1986 and 2 unreleased studio tracks 1987. Links: their drummer Yano Angel later joined the rocking hardcore punk unit called BLANQUISME known for a demo and a 7″ (1989).  LP with OBI strip, bonus CD with extended contents and a stunning 16 page booklet full of photos and scans of the rare original demotape. Disclaimer: just as for many other Japanese Metal bands of that era (Rommel, Mein Kampf, Rosenfeld etc…) you will notice a recurring use of controversial symbols in the band’s photos and artworks. Quoting HELL BOUND themselves: “In the 80’s Japanese scene it was mostly used to enhance the shocking factor without any political references. Some of you may also find some connection to this imagery in our lyrics: actually, we were trying to express our contempt towards the mistakes made by the Nazis, but our English was poor and easily misunderstood. Later on we stopped using those symbols in our artworks because we thought it was wrong, despite the shocking value. We are firmly opposed Nazism and any form of discrimination.” Watch the trailer HERE

Diehard army green vinyl limited to 150

Black vinyl limited to 150

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HELL BOUND “Norwegian forest” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 249)

In conjunction with the reissue of their “Demo 1986” on LP, it was mandatory to also provide the deserved F.O.A.D. treatment to “Norwegian forest“, the band’s final opus from 1989, considered as their full length album but only released on a very limited cassette version up to now… If their previous recordings were leaning towards a NWOBHM influenced sound often pushing the boundaries to speed metal gallops, “Norwegian forest” shows their style progressing to more gloomy and occult territories, sounding like the perfect hell-match between Mercyful Fate inspired atmospheres and the intensity of traditional Japanese heavy metal! Powered by a solid production and the outstanding vocals of Junichi Mori, “Norwegian forest” is a flawless hidden gem of 80’s Rising Sun heavy metal all to be discovered.  This special F.O.A.D. version includes the complete “Norwegian forest” studio session for the first time on vinyl and a bonus CD with extended contents (7x additional live tracks). LP with OBI strip, 12 page booklet full of photos and scans of the rare original demotape. Watch the trailer HERE

Diehard splatter white on blue vinyl limited to 150

Black vinyl limited to 150

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SACRILEGIO “Podredumbre 1986-1988” LP (F.O.A.D. 242)

…another sonic bestiality forged in the violent streets of MedellIn, Colombia in the 80’s!! Formed in 1984 by vocalist Carlos Mario Montoya “El vikingo” (also member of NEKROMANTIE) who was assassinated in 1988, SACRILEGIO were undoubtedly one of the most important names in the early Ultra Metal scene of the Antioquian region. Quoting the biography included in this anthology: “They were influenced by Metal/Hardcore classics of the time, such as PARABELLUM, HELLHAMMER, SLAYER and SNOBB SLAKT (Swedish Hardcore)“. This gives a better idea of their style, a primitive and rough crossover of early day death/thrash with a touch of 80’s hardcore in the crudest form. In the works for more than 4 years, “Podredumbre 1986-1988” is the most exhaustive collection of all their existing recordings, assembled under supervision of the band’s late guitarist Antonio Guerrero (also founder of Agressor and Masacre).  10 songs consisting of: audition session for “Rodrigo D. No futuro” and demo 1986-1987, final recording for the soundtrack of “Rodrigo D. No futuro” (1988), live at Acción Comunal del barrio Alfonso López Castilla, 1987. As explained by the band, SACRILEGIO‘s anthem “Podredumbre” was only included in the soundtrack of the movie “Rodrigo D.” but not on the 1990’s compilation LP featuring most of the bands that were invited to take part to that project. This LP also includes a 12 page booklet full of never seen before photos, flyers and an interesting biography written with the help of Antonio Guerrero. An absolute must have for fans of the most infernal South American death thrash and raw, unpolished 80’s metal punk in general! Watch the trailer HERE

Diehard splatter green/black vinyl limited to 100

Black vinyl limited to 200

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AGRESSOR “Llamas de muerte – The complete ultra-sessions 1986/1987” gatefold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 239)

After reissuing Colombian underground milestones such as Blasfemia, Restos De Tragedia and the iconic “Estamos en la sima” compilation, F.O.A.D. is back to digging into the obscure roots of the legendary Ultra Metal scene born in Medellín in the mid ’80s. This time it’s the turn of AGRESSOR, a pioneering, extremely raw unit delivering the ugly, barbaric sounds that were peculiar to that area and were portraying a nightmarish reality of crimes, drugs and misery. As some say “It’s not Metal, it’s not Hardcore… it’s ULTRA METAL“. Double LP anthology collecting all their 80’s recordings, consisting of:  “Ensayo 1986” (early demo), recordings for “Rodrigo D. No Futuro” (1987), complete session at “Estudio Tiempos Modernos” (1987), live at Aeropuerto “Olaya Herrera“, 1987. Gatefold sleeve with rare photos, flyers and a detailed history (in Spanish and English) written in collaboration with the band’s guitarist Antonio Guerrero, explaining how – with the shittiest equipment and instruments – he managed to achieve that crude primitive sound that characterized not only Agressor but also other bands he was in (Sacrilegio and Masacre) and inspired hordes of death thrashin’ maniacs all over the world. Sheer caveman brutality channelled through the rawest Metal ever created! Watch the trailer HERE

Diehard splatter red on milky clear vinyl limited to 100

Black vinyl limited to 200

We had promised to start the year with a blast and here we are to reveal what it was all about, with the only flaw that we were ready to make this announcement much earlier but as it’s happening more and more often in recent times, a completely unexpected delay from the pressing plant messed up our plans a bit. Nevertheless, we are almost in the pipeline and therefore let’s get straight to the point: it’s no longer necessary to say that F.O.A.D. Records has a very strong bond with Japan and that over the years we have unearthed many underground gems from this amazing country, so once again we return to explore the boundless and mysterious meanders of an inexhaustible scene with an infinity interesting material (both past and present) yet to be discovered.

For this round of releases, we have chosen 3 bands, two of them are totally on the traditional Japancore front: we’re talking of Shizuoka’s HC psychos SEMETARY of which we’re honored to deliver a complete 32 song discography 1988-1992, then the shortly lived Kyushu Hardcore Punk revelation called ZIGAI whose period of existence takes us back to much less distant times (2016-2017), while the third is one of Osaka’s pioneering Thrash legends, RIVERGE – here with a feverishly exhaustive anthology of their early rare recordings from 1985 to 1988. To sum things up, this month’s recipe on F.O.A.D. Records consists of: SEMETARY “No runaway – Complete discography 1989-1992” 2xLP+CD, RIVERGE “Stand in fear of nothing – Early years discography” 3xLP+CD and ZIGAI “s/t” gatefold LP!!

Preorders are open now on www.scareystore.com , please keep in mind that as we mentioned the delivery date from the pressing plant has been slightly postponed, from the latest updates received there is a good chance that we’ll start shipping from the first week of February, if further delays get involved we kindly ask you to be patient and wait for our updates, after all there are labels opening preorders 5-6 months ahead then utterly postponing them, we are always trying to speed things up as much as possible staying in the range of few weeks in order to keep a constant flow of new releases reaching all you maniacs as quickly as possible. And we strongly recommend you to act fast on preorder if you want to secure these to your collection (especially the ltd. diehard version) because as you’ve seen countless times, this kind of releases are getting sold out in the blink of an eye. So, to go deeper into each of these releases – here are the point-by-point descriptions:

SEMETARY “No runaway – Complete discography 1989-1992” 2xLP+CD (F.O.A.D. 253)

Shizuoka City Hardcore! Another rare and nearly lost gem brought back to light by your tireless F.O.A.D. archeologists. Ripping fast, anger-fueled Hardcore from a city that spawned some of the most ferocious HC warriors in Japan! Complete discography 1989-1992 including their 3 highly sought after demotapes contended at exorbitant prices by the craziest collectors. 32 songs of speed driven Thrash-core galore of the most raging type, featuring among the ranks the brother of Akiyama of Forward fame (and previously in The Rustler, Swindle Bitch, Zamza etc). For those who aren’t total insiders, maybe you’ll remember their insanely fast track on “Unknown Hardcore Drunkers Vol.2” 2×7″ (MCR Company) – all the stuff included here is of the same level of excellence and fury! Double LP in a thick gatefold jacket with OBI strip and 20 page colored booklet full of photos, flyers and scans of the original releases. Bonus CD with the same contents as the double LP, for the digital freaks! Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

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

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

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RIVERGE “Stand in fear of nothing – Early years discography” 3xLP+CD (F.O.A.D. 245)

The most exhaustive and complete early recordings‘ collection from these Osaka Thrash veterans including all their demos, both 7”s, complete live at Tokyo’s Explosion 1988, unreleased studio rehearsal 1985 + some impossible to find rarities!! From their early Speed Metal roots to the tight and blazing fast Thrash-core assault that followed. An accurate anthology assembled under supervision of the band and with the incredible support of Rock Stakk Records that provided extremely rare sources in stunning great quality. Triple LP housed in a deluxe trifold jacket with OBI strip and bonus live CD 1986-1988. Full colored booklet with rare photos, flyers and scans of the original tapes and 7″s. A total must have recommended to both fans of Japanese Metal and 80’s Hardcore/Crossover.

Detailed contents:  “Vol. 1” Demotape (1985) / “Vol. 2” Demotape (1986) / “Till I die” 7″EP (1986) /  “Do a threat for eye” 7″EP (1987) / “To great kids” Live Demo (1988) / Studio rehearsal 1985 / “Live’rge ’88” / Early tracks re-recorded (2009-2013) / Live at Yokohama “Shell Garden” (1986) / Live at Osaka “Yanta Rockmeikan” (1988). Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Diehard splatter blue/yellow vinyl limited to 150 copies

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

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ZIGAI “s/t” Gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 255)

Intense old school Japanese Hardcore attack, hailing from Oita – ZIGAI is another well-kept-secret from the legendary Kyushu Punk scene that even in recent times has kept on delivering bands of incredible quality, unique in their sound. Their style combines a solid UK82 influence with the distinctive imprint of their area’s roots, let’s say more leaning towards KURO‘s school rather than the total Noisecore approach of other well-known glories. Complete studio recordings (flexi disc and demo) + 6 live tracks, two of which are completely unreleased up to now. Gatefold LP with OBI strip and a stunning 20 page photo-booklet. In memory of the band’s iconic singer Kabuto. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Diehard splatter vinyl (black splattering on grey) limited to 100 copies

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

After delivering one of the heaviest F.O.A.D. boxsets to date both in terms of weight and musical/visual content – the monolithic BULLDOZER “Ride hard – Die fast” anthology that was sold out in less than 1 month – we’re back on focusing on some of the rawest and most uncompromised Hardcore/Punk, choosing 3 bands respectively from 3 different continents and quite different time frames. Europe, Asia, South America or to go more in detail Finland, Japan and Colombia – 3 countries that are highly revered by those looking for the fastest, angriest and most genuine stuff around when it comes to mindblowing thrash. 

The most anticipated of the tryptic is obviously SEKUNDA – after being in the works for years. Can you believe it? A total discography by Finland’s sloppiest, most chaotic and untalented Noise Punks of all eras. Quoting the band:  “3 decades, 100 tracks, 3 albums.. not a single track is omitted“! Then to the land of the rising sun (this is FOAD’s 38th Japanese release!) we have chosen something for true connoisseurs, you can’t dig into obscurities deeper than this: HEDGE HOG, a rabid fast Hardcore combo only known for taking part to a “Bondage maniac” compilation tape and for playing a few gigs in the early ’90s, but of course of very high thrashing levels… and then Medellin – another well tested area if you’re not new to F.O.A.D.‘s sonic crimes: going backwards through our releases you will find the cult compilation “Estamos en la sima“, the cacophonic Hardcore veterans Restos De Tragedia and the Ultra-Metal icons Blasfemia. Now it’s the turn of EX-KOMBRO, a killer mid ’90s act known for two raw and catchy 7″s and few compilation tracks. It was about time to put everything together on a proper discography LP adding unreleased material.

So, to sum it all up:   SEKUNDA “s/t discography” trifold LP, HEDGE HOG “Never die” LP and EX-KOMBRO “Alambres y barrotes” LP on F.O.A.D. Records are up for preorders via scareystore.com !!  We will never tire of repeating the same story: act fast if you want to catch the limited diehard versions, they definitely won’t last long before they’re sold out! Tentative release date for these is November 3rd even if it hasn’t yet been confirmed by the pressing plant, please be patient, you know we do our best to get your order to its destination as soon as possible.

More in detail about each release:

SEKUNDA “s/t discography” trifold 3xLP (F.O.A.D. 241)

Suomi chaoscore mythology at unparalleled levels, the fastest and noisiest in Finnish 1982 Punk!! Those familiar with cult compilations such as “Propaganda – Russia Bombs Finland“, “Propaganda – Hardcore ’83” and “Lasta” cannot deny that of all those raw and angry Finnish Hardcore greats, the crudest, sloppiest and most terrifying was one and only: SEKUNDA! 

Here’s their complete discography consisting of 100 SONGS… a dream come true for every noise maniac. All their existing recordings from 1980 to 2009, 3 decades, 100 tracks, 3 albums! Directly from the band: “Not a single track is omitted, all the demos, cassette compilations, vinyls and CD’s are here, with the session outtakes returned“. Deluxe trifold jacket with 20 page full colored booklet including rare photos, scans of the original tapes and extensive liner notes! Watch the trailer HERE

Available in two different versions:

Diehard splatter vinyl (orange / green / pink with black splattering) limited to 100

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

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HEDGE HOG “Never die” LP (F.O.A.D. 246)

There’s no end in the tunnel of thrashing obscurities deep in the F.O.A.D.’s crypts… can you find something more obscure than this?? Known only for their appearance on the “Bondage Maniac” Vol. 1 compilation tape and few gigs in the early ’90s here’s the official reissue of HEDGE HOG‘s totally invisible demotape “Never die” + compilation tracks + 3 unreleased tunes, all recorded in 1992! HEDGE HOG (not to be confused with Hamamatsu’s Hedge Hog, also playing HC!) belong to the great generation of unsung heroes from the Bondage Maniac stables that also featured incredible gems like Slaver, Inject Brain, Scum Blast, Soltic, Warsaw and more ultra-rabid thrashers that never got the deserved recognition. Musically this is fast, incendiary Hardcore in a pure traditional Japanese way… for fans of Outo, Systematic Death, Mad Conflux and Lipcream! 

The band’s singer Ichi has been later appreciated for his artworks for bands like S.O.B. and Kikeiji. Sourced straight from the band’s mastertapes. LP with insert collecting rare photos and flyers. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in two different versions:

Diehard edition (white with green splattering) limited to 150

Solid black vinyl limited to 150 copies

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EX-KOMBRO “Alambres y barrotes” LP (F.O.A.D. 247)

Raw and angry Hardcore/Punk from the tough streets of Medellin, Colombia in the ’90s! Complete discography including both EP’s, compilation tracks and an unreleased studio session 1997 ending with a cover of “Police bastard” by Doom! 24 songs of highly energetic South American HC, combing speed, total DIY recordings and a genuine latinoPunk catchiness driven by powerful throaty vocals. If you enjoyed previous Colombian works on F.O.A.D. like the legendary “Estamos en la sima” compilation and Restos De Tragedia‘s early discography, this is equally intense and surrounded by a sweaty suburban basement atmosphere.

Full colored booklet with an incredible selection of photos, scans of the original records, liner notes, lyrics both in Spanish and English… and more! Watch the trailer HERE

Available in two different versions:

Diehard transparent blue vinyl with black splattering limited to 100

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Here we are! This month marks our return full steam ahead on vinyl production for what’s going to be a very busy season with many bone-crushing releases, barring other unforeseen and unexpected interruptions. And we get back on track with a little-great personal best… because what we are about to announce is the most gigantic F.O.A.D. release to date, both in terms of number of records included and weight… 3.2 Kg! It’s now been 8 years since our blood pact with this band was drawn, we started by bringing to light the lost in vaults demo 1984 “The exorcism“, and over time we reissued a good part of their discography. You got it, we are talking about BULLDOZER, a timeless myth in the firmament of wickest Italian Metal! And what we are about to release consecrates our bond with this band and comes as the definitive chapter of our partnership with them. We are pleased to announce “Ride hard – Die fast“, a boxset containing no less than 7xLPs (!!) and a huge booklet, the most complete and maniacal anthology covering the time frame that starts from the above mentioned demo and “Fallen angel” 7″ (1984) to 1990, the year when “Alive… in Poland” was first published.

It took a long time to put this beast together and we’ve put all our enthusiasm and dedication on it. So, preorders for BULLDOZER “Ride hard – Die fast” Boxset are up NOW!! The diehard edition limited to 100 comes with a 9″ high stainless steel inverted cross with engraved Bulldozer’s logo and has each LP on a special super-marble color setting. Don’t sleep on it because it’s expected to sell out very quick! Furthermore, pay attention to the fact that we are also putting the test pressing in pre-order, it comes in a special customized box, hand-numbered… at the moment there are less than 15 left counting those going to the band and those reserved by close friends.

More in detail about this sledgehammer of thrashing fury:

The complete Bulldozer discography 1984-1990

“Ride hard – Die fast” is the ultimate, most exhaustive 80’s discography of the absolute Italian Metal legend… BULLDOZER! From the early Venom/Motörhead obsessed blackened Metal classics to the smashing Thrash power of “IX” and “Neurodeliri“. Each album has been sourced from the band’s reels and tapes and specially mastered for vinyl at Toxic Basement Studio for the best sounding sonic assault you can dream of. For the first time, “Alive…. in Poland” includes the complete show with 3 more songs than the original version released in 1990. And as special bonus, the 7th LP is an outrageous compilation of worldwide heavyweights paying tribute to Bulldozer by covering some of their anthems: Abigail, Sabbat, Toxic Holocaust, Cripple Bastards, Decayed, Frostmoon EclIpse, Witchburner and more!! Each record is on 180 gram vinyl with printed inner sleeve. This monsterwork also includes a massive full-colored booklet collecting rare photos, flyers, excerpts from old mags, fanzines and more. All served into a thick casewrapped boxset printed outside and inside. Watch the trailer HERE

LP 1 –  “The exorcism (demo) + Fallen angel EP“
LP 2 – “The day of wrath“
LP 3 – “The final separation“
LP 4 – “IX“
LP 5 – “Neurodeliri“
LP 6 – “Alive in Poland” (complete set with extra songs never released on vinyl up to now!!)
LP 7 – “The great deceiver – A tribute to Bulldozer” LP
(Bulldozer covers by… ABIGAIL, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, SABBAT, WITCHBURNER, CRIPPLE BASTARDS, DECAYED, FROSTMOON ECLYPSE, IMPERIAL, MEADS OF ASPHODEL)

Available versions:

Diehard edition limited to 100 with 7xLPS each on a different super-marble color setting + 9″ high stainless steel inverted cross with engraved Bulldozer’s logo + booklet

Black vinyl version limited to 300 copies (7xLPS on 180 gram vinyl + massive booklet)

Test pressing (case-wrapped white box with stickers, hand-numbered)

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Questo mese su F.O.A.D. Records torniamo a dedicarci all’Hardcore Italiano con le attesissime ristampe in vinile di due album degli SKRUIGNERS, “Grazie di tutto” e “Finalmente vi odio davvero“, e la raccolta antologica dei BLAXFEMA di Pavia, “Urla di dolore 1984-1986” LP+CD, che riporta alla luce il loro demo “Menes” con l’aggiunta di materiale inedito 1985-86. I preordini sono attivi da adesso sul nostro negozio online scareystore.com  A seguito informazioni più dettagliate su queste 3 uscite e i link per preordinare ogni versione. La data di uscita é stata fissata sul 22 Maggio, le spedizioni partiranno subito dopo e verranno evase il più rapidamente possibile. Non si accettano preordini esterni al sito per evitare confusione sulle quantità disponibili.

SKRUIGNERS “Grazie di tutto” LP (F.O.A.D. 222)

Per la prima volta in LP, un classico dell’Hardcore Italiano a cavallo tra gli anni Novanta e Duemila, 16 brani che hanno scritto la storia di una generazione! Formatisi nel 1996, gli SKRUIGNERS nell’arco di una carriera di 15 anni hanno saputo combinare l’adrenalina del miglior HC anni ’90 (su tutti la scuola torinese di primi Crunch, Belli-Cosi e Arturo) con un occhio di riguardo all’impronta Ottantiana di band come Declino, Impact, Crash Box e altri classici, evolvendola in uno stile personale – a tratti anche Punk Rock, e al passo con i tempi. “Grazie di tutto” é il loro secondo album, registrato nel 1999 e originariamente pubblicato da Tube Records solo in CD.  Questa ristampa su vinile a 180 grammi é stata curata nei minimi dettagli a partire dal suono ripreso dai master dell’epoca, alla veste grafica – con un libretto che include testi e foto dell’epoca.  Guarda il trailer QUI

Disponibile in due versioni:

Vinile trasparente fumé (180 grammi) limitato a 200 copie

Vinile grigio marmorizzato (180 grammi) limitato a 100 copie

SKRUIGNERS “Finalmente vi odio davvero” LP (F.O.A.D. 223)

Il terzo album per la prima volta in LP! 18 brani, il capolavoro che ha consacrato la loro carica Hardcore fatta di energia, sincerità, rabbia, e li ha affermati come uno dei gruppi HC nostrani più seguiti negli ultimi decenni. Evolvendo la linea dei lavori precedenti, la formula che amalgama il meglio dell’Hardcore a loro contemporaneo con la prima scuola anni ’80 (non per niente su questo disco é inclusa la cover di “Mortale Tristezza” dei Declino) – qui raggiunge un equilibrio perfetto che mantiene alte tensione e intensità dall’inizio alla fine. Ogni traccia su questo disco é il ricordo di locali e centri sociali pieni all’inverosimile con masse di punk in coro e grovigli umani sopra e sotto il palco. Questa ristampa su vinile a 180 grammi é stata curata nei minimi dettagli a partire dal suono ripreso dai master dell’epoca, alla veste grafica – con un libretto che include testi e foto dell’epoca.  Guarda il trailer QUI

Disponibile in due versioni:

Vinile marmorizzato bianco/blu (180 grammi) limitato a 200 copie

Vinile azzurro (180 grammi) limitato a 100 copie

BLAXFEMA “Urla di dolore 1984-1986” LP+CD  (F.O.A.D. 229)

Un’altra imperdibile pietra miliare direttamente dagli anni di piombo dell’Hardcore Italiano… Formatisi a Pavia alla fine del 1984 sulle ceneri dei WRONG BOYS (anche loro recentemente ristampati su F.O.A.D. Records), i BLAXFEMA hanno continuato sulla stessa strada dedicandosi a un Hardcore veloce, rabbioso e altamente politicizzato, molto in linea con la loro assidua militanza a concerti e manifestazioni del Virus di Milano. Questa discografia completa include il loro Demotape “Menes” (1985), un piccolo classico tra i collezionisti e tape traders dell’epoca, più una session live/rehearsal registrata dal mixer, ad oggi completamente inedita, con un suono e una carica che li propone al massimo della forma, con qualche inedito e anche cover di Minor Threat e Black Flag!

24 BRANI di Hardcore sincero, incontaminato e con la stessa energia di classici come INFEZIONE, DECLINO e IMPACT. Stampato su vinile a 180 grammi, contiene un inserto fotografico a colori e un libretto stile fanzine con dentro una biografia scritta dal cantante Fabio, volantini, scansioni dei nastri originali, comunicati e manifesti rari (anche relativi al Virus) e molto altro ancora!  Guarda il trailer QUI

Disponibile in due versioni:

Edizione diehard in vinile bronzo (180 grammi) limitata a 100 copie

Vinile nero (180 grammi) limitato a 200 copie

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This month on F.O.A.D. Records is all dedicated to Italian Hardcore, with the longly awaited LP reissues of two classic albums by the SKRUIGNERS: “Grazie di tutto” and “Finalmente vi odio davvero“, both never pressed on vinyl up to now, and the complete discography of a pioneering 80’s brigade: BLAXFEMA “Urla di dolore 1984-1986” LP+CD, that gives the deserved quality treatment to their cult Demotape “Menes” and adds a completely unreleased soundboard session ’85-86 with never-heard-before tracks and covers of Minor Threat and Black Flag.  More details in the descripitions below. The official release date for these 3 is set for May 22, as usual – act fast for the most limited versions!

SKRUIGNERS “Grazie di tutto” LP (F.O.A.D. 222)

An unmatched 90’s Italian Hardcore classic for the first time on vinyl!  Formed in 1996 not far from Milano, SKRUIGNERS have somehow slipped under the radar not being much recognized by the international HC community, although at the same time in Italy through their 15-year career they have always packed all kind of venues and squats with hundreds of punks stagediving and singing along each of their anthems word by word. Their style takes the renewed adrenalinic approach of the best contemporary HC of their time (above Torino’s bands like early Crunch, Belli-Cosi and Arturo) also paying attention to the ’80s school of pioneering legends like Declino, Impact, Crash Box etc.. evolving it with a personal touch – at times spiced up with a Punk Rock vibe, yet keeping it always fast, young and rageful.  “Grazie di tutto” is their second full length, recorded in 1999 and originally published on CD only by Tube Records. Here you get it for the first time on LP (180 grams), specially mastered for vinyl for the most powerful sonic impact, coming with a booklet that includes lyrics and photos of that time. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Smokey clear vinyl (180 grams) limited to 200

Marble grey vinyl (180 grams) limited to 100

SKRUIGNERS “Finalmente vi odio davvero” LP (F.O.A.D. 223)

The band’s iconic third full length for the first time on vinyl!  18 songs of rapid, no frills Italian Hardcore – the album that consolidated their style based on energy, sincerity, rage, and estabilished them as one of the Italian HC acts with the largest fanbase in their country. Evolving the formula adopted on previous works, “Finalmente vi odio davvero” (2001) combines the best of ’90s Hardcore (think of early Crunch and Arturo) with the roots coming from furious Italian HC pioneers (as a matter of fact here you’ll also find a cover of DECLINO‘s “Mortale tristezza“).  Even if they never reached the deserved recognition abroad, each track on this record is a memory of completely sold out venues and bloody pits of punks stagediving and singin’ along.  Pressed on 180 gram vinyl, specially mastered for the most powerful sonic impact, including a booklet with lyrics and photos of that time.  Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Marble blue/white vinyl (180 grams) limited to 200

Light blue vinyl (180 grams) limited to 100

BLAXFEMA “Urla di dolore 1984-1986” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 229)

Another incredible Italian Hardcore gem from the “furious years” not to be missed… Founded in fall 1984 on the ashes of WRONG BOYS (that have also been reissued on F.O.A.D. recently), BLAXFEMA continued along the same path delivering fast, angry and political Hardcore. This complete discography includes their classic “Menes” Demotape 1985 straight from the reels and a never-heard-before soundboard live/rehearsal that shows them at the top of their game!!  24 TRACKS of sincere, crucial Hardcore recommended if you also like INFEZIONE, DECLINO, IMPACT and early European thrashing HC in general.  Pressed on 180 gram vinyl, comes with a full colored photo insert and a fanzine styled booklet with liner notes, rare flyers, scans of the original tapes, Virus related press pages, extra artworks and a lot more!! Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Diehard bronze vinyl (180 grams) limited to 100 copies

Solid black vinyl (180 grams) limited to 200 copies