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 out NOW on F.O.A.D. Records!!
To cut it short and get straight to the point: we decided to anticipate the release date of our monthly drop by a few days because February is shorter and for the next one we have 5 releases scheduled including two double LP’s, so we want to give them the right space with relative trailers and everything that you’ll see shortly. What to say instead about the batch that we’re about to announce as out now… we were worried about multiple factors, from the strange association that, despite being all inside Metal and its infinite branches, has an American speed metal classic of the 80s put together with a Danish band not far from that period but way more focused on a mittel-European evil thrash sounds, a Japanese Metal Punk horde of today and a newborn sadistic bestial metal combo still unfamiliar to many.
We were also upset by the fact that Mayhem Portland had already been unfairly re-released as a single LP (their “Burned alive” album) by another label a few months earlier without informing us about it.. (by the way you can check this video we prepared illustrating the complete futility of alternative or parallel editions to ours). Despite these factors, however, in the end we are happy to see once more that the feedback and support of those who are loyal to F.O.A.D. do not decline even when we’re facing somewhat anomalous months compared to usual, and for this our gratitude is inexhaustible. So: 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 are out NOW on F.O.A.D. records. Most pre-orders have been shipped and tracking status updated by our shipping service. For Mayhem and Military Shadow we are running out of the diehard editions, so if you haven’t got them yet, don’t sleep! What to expect next month? One thing has already been revealed in the video above about sound quality comparison, the others we can tell are themed along this line (Japan!) and are completely devastating, so fasten your seat belts and stay tuned…
More in detail about this month’s apocalyptic offerings:
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
