MAYHEM “As the world burns – Complete recordings 1984/1987” Gatefold 2xLP, MENTAL DECAY “The final scar – discography 1987/1988” LP+CD, MILITARY SHADOW “Metal Punk Ironfist” LP and VOMIT VULVA s/t LP… preorders start NOW!!
Looking back at the past 3 FOAD months there’s been quite a variety of genres, January was almost all focused on grindcore except for RxDxPx’s “Isentön päunokü” cover 10″, previous months we had Japanese and international hardcore, Yugo post punk, and before that manic noise/grind tornado with Sore Throat and Fear Of God.. We haven’t dwelt on a more old school metal-focused batch for a while, so here we are.. however, it must be said that even being more metal, we are on a rather atypical month because we range from the pioneering punkish speedmetal of the legendary Portland’s MAYHEM feat. Slayer hippie (RIP) of Poison Idea on drums to today’s metal punk in a Japanese key by MILITARY SHADOW to the infernal thrashing onslaught (in undoubted Teutonic influence) of the Danes MENTAL DECAY… to a brand new horde of chaos much sicker and black-tinged than the ones mentioned above, namely VOMIT VULVA..: a new promise in sadistic bestial metal from the meanders of the Bunker in Milan, a rehearsal studio dedicated to rituals of perversion and to the most visceral and irreverent sonic abominations.
This combination was partly an experiment and partly still dictated by a series of unforseen events such as the months of production deleted in 2021-22 ‘thanks’ to a pressing plant that caused us to accumulate delays from which we still suffer today, to management errors of our calendar due to people that fortunately are no longer obstacles for FOAD today. Note for example the fact that Mayhem 2LP’s catalog number is F.O.A.D. 238 and Vomit Vulva is F.O.A.D. 293 (!!)… there are very important reasons behind these happenings. However, what matters is that once again we are ready to drop 4 new bombs – all extremely interesting, varied and made with the utmost passion and commitment. Our recipe for February consists of: MAYHEM “As the world burns – Complete recordings 1984/1987” Gatefold 2xLP, MENTAL DECAY “The final scar – discography 1987/1988” LP+CD, MILITARY SHADOW “Metal Punk Ironfist” LP and VOMIT VULVA s/t LP!! The official out now date is set on February 20th and as usual we’ll do our best to be perfectly in time with our schedule. We’ll never fail to remind you that some of these releases are quite limited and we expect the diehard versions to go quickly, so you know what to do!
And below more detailed descriptions on each of them:
MAYHEM “As the world burns – Complete recordings 1984/1987″Gatefold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 238)
Official discography 1984-1987 of this seminal speed metal band from Portland, Oregon featuring the legendary Steve Hanford “Thee Slayer Hippie” (RIP) of POISON IDEA on drums!! Punk driven thrash galore delivered with outstanding energy and riffing excellence.
Double LP including:
– “Burned alive” LP (1987)
– “Burned alive” bonus track: “Tear down the walls”
– “As the world burns” Demo (1985)
– Misc pre-“Burned alive” demo tracks
A work of love entirely dedicated to Steve Hanford “Thee Slayer Hippie” that took care of the audio transfer and mastering works before passing away… Forget the completely useless reissue of “Burned alive” that recently came out without part of the band’s approval, this F.O.A.D. reissue is the ultimate Mayhem Portland’s discography, ALL MASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL REELS including a lot of rare and unreleased contents. Housed in a high glossy gatefold jacket with full colored 16 page booklet collecting rare and exclusive photos, flyers, ‘zine excerpts, interviews and a lot more.. “Over the top”!! Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies
Diehard mixed vinyl (orange and blue) ltd. to 150 copies
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MENTAL DECAY “The final scar – discography 1987/1988” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 284)
Another crucial underground metal gem rescued and unearthed in a top quality edition, all the existing recordings of this devastating unit from Hvidovre, Denmark,whose only demotape (1987) has been revered for decades as a well kept secret of genuine and furious Death/Thrash viciously recalling the Teutonic school, among all Kreator on their first two albums but also Darkness and Exumer to mention those that first come to mind listening to their merciless assault – they’ve also been often quoted by Fenriz/Darkthrone as one of the fundamental demo bands from that era. Some MD members later formed the more Heavy Metal oriented Missing Link with Artillery’s guitarists Michael and Mortem Stützer. This killer set includes: LP with Demo 1987 (mastered from the 1/4″ reels), rehearsals 1987/1988 + Bonus CD with soundboard live 1987/1988 and extra rehearsals 1987/1988 + 16 PAGE BOOKLET with rare photos, scans of the demotape, fanzine excerpts and more! Almost 2 hours of rabid, corrosive THRASH! Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies
Diehard marble mint-green vinyl ltd. to 150 copies
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MILITARY SHADOW “Metal Punk Ironfist” LP (F.O.A.D. 289)
Official reissue of their hard to find debut full length released years ago as a ltd. CD and tape, now for the first time on vinyl! This special F.O.A.D. version includes a great sounding re-recording (2022) of the entire album with better studio production and improved technical skills + on B-side the original session from 2018 specially remastered for vinyl for the fiercest sonic impact. Incendiary metal/punk from one of the best revelations in the genre of the last decade, combining the most intriguing elements from the Japanese metallic hardcore tradition (GISM, Zouo, The Sexual, Parasite) with a massive 80’s Speed Metal vibe.. Hellraising solos, raspy cut-throat screams and machine-gun drumming are the ingredients of what actually can be summed up in 4 words: METAL PUNK IRON FIST!! This is MILITARY SHADOW’s third vinyl release on F.O.A.D. following the highly acclaimed “Blood for freedom” LP and “Violent reign” EP!! LP with OBI strip and foldout insert. Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies
Diehard marble red vinyl ltd. to 150 copies
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VOMIT VULVA s/t LP (F.O.A.D. 293)
Newborn black/death necrobestiality featuring members of MACABRO GENOCIDIO and MORBUS GRAVE! This perverted horde comes straight from the depths of the infamous Bunker in Milan delivering uncompromising sadistic metal of death in the vein of Black Witchery, Archgoat, Sadomator, Proclamation and Blasphemy. The annihilating sound of a nuclear hecatomb where endless blast beat bombardments will let you collapse into a hopeless nightmare of anguish and darkness… Debut full length including their first recording called “On the altar of the nun’s vomit” (previously released as a very ltd. cassette) and brand new “Command annihilation” session. Comes with 11″x11″ lyric sheet. Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies
Diehard radioactive ash-grey vinyl ltd. to 100 copies
