Straight to the point and very concise, as we are already hard at work preparing sonic crimes for next month (which is going to be a jaw-wrenching affair!), here we are even ahead of our schedule, pleased to announce that June’s 4x F.O.A.D. releases are ready, all pre-orders shipped, all tracking numbers sent and all our distributors served in record time!!  As we had anticipated, this month is all about US old school hardcore, predominantly featuring bands from the 80’s, at first glance quite obscure and unknown but with members that over time will join iconic acts that built the history of various scenes and genres… among all Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, CROWBAR) and VOLENT COERCION who are pretty much those who created the roots for NEUROSIS on their debut album “Pain of mind”!!! So to sum up: VIOLENT COERCION “Demos 1984-1985” LP, BLATANT FRUSTRATION “No refuge – Demo 1986” LP, NEGLECTED / POSITIVE OUTLOOK Split LP and DEATHTOLL “Lost session ’06” LP are all out NOW on F.O.A.D. Records!

We have decided to keep available for a few more days the limited bundle that includes all 4x diehard editions of these titles at a discounted price, it won’t last much longer so act fast!  And.. what can you expect for next month?  July = Obscene Extreme, so grindcore, gore, noise/grind… an overdose of sonic slaughter of the most criminal and ruthless kind!  There will be 5 releases, with true classics in radical extremism and annihilation, from goregrind to pure grind to an absolute legend in pioneering noisecore, with a boxset 15 years in the making, can you believe it?  Be on the lookout!

And now, here are the detailed descriptions of this month’s 4 x hardcore ragers:

VIOLENT COERCION “Demos 1984-1985” LP  (F.O.A.D. 368)

Raging East Bay hardcore featuring members of NEUROSIS!! Complete demos 1984-1985 restored and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio from the best sources in existence.
“Three members of Violent Coercion went on to form Neurosis, the fourth drew the cover of the first Neurosis LP “Pain of mind”, and the fifth ended up in Samiam. Talk about an all-star cast!!” – Aaron Cometbus
18 SONGS of killer fast US hardcore in the best 80’s tradition, for fans of early D.R.I., ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT and “Pain of mind” era NEUROSIS!
Includes A4 full color fanzine style booklet with rare photos, flyers and scans of the original demotapes…

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies  

Diehard splatter vinyl (white with yellow and blue splattering) limited to 100 copies

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BLATANT FRUSTRATION “No refuge – Demo 1986” LP  (F.O.A.D. 386)

Raging fast New Orleans Hardcore featuring a young Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, DOWN, CROWBAR, SUPERJOINT RITUAL etc..) on drums! Official reissue of their extremely rare “No refuge” 1986 demo with 2 bonus tracks, sourced from the band’s archival tapes. Punishing raw 80’s hardcore with a metallic touch, reminescent of D.R.I., Neos and Gang Green blended with early Corrosion Of Conformity!  Comes with insert including photos, flyers, scans of the original tape and a band interview.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies  

Diehard marbled vinyl (orange-yellow mixed with red) limitd to 100 copies  

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NEGLECTED / POSITIVE OUTLOOK – Split LP  (F.O.A.D. 357)

Two classic West Coast hardcore demos for the first time on vinyl… NEGLECTED “Final solution” demo 1988 and POSITIVE OUTLOOK “No more war!” demo 1987. Both bands had members in common, basically Positive Outlook after a few changes became Neglected, and among the ranks they had Eric from ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, DEFACE and VIOLENT COERCION!
21 SONGS, all recorded in Berkeley, California. The true energy of 80’s US hardcore, able to combine a furious, fast-paced approach with early thrash/crossover influences. Recommended to fans of ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, D.R.I., VERBAL ABUSE and FINAL CONFLICT!  Includes full color 16 page book with rare photos, flyers and scans of the original demotapes.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies  

Diehard half red – half yellow vinyl limited to 100 copies

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DEATHTOLL “Lost session ’06” LP (F.O.A.D. 382)

Californian all-star HC comprising ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT’s line-up before reforming to record “No Way Back”!!  Also featuring ex members of DEFACE, D.R.I., TEENAGE WARNING, NEGLECTED and others! Lost&found, final studio session 2006
with 8 tracks of powerful old school hardcore punk for fans of POISON IDEA, FINAL CONFLICT, CRUCIFIX and DISCHARGE!  LP with foldout 11″x22″ insert including photos and flyers.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies  

Diehard smokey clear vinyl limited to 100 copies 

After a truly successful month all about the most irreverent and mindblowing 80s thrash/speed metal, we completely change course to move into another territory, for a new thematic month in pure F.O.A.D. style! This time our focus shifts to American hardcore – predominantly still centered on the 80s, with 4 x amazing bands. Common denominator of this chapter, besides the genre, lies in the fact that these acts had members who over time have played in bands of wide international fame… Just think of VIOLENT COERCION, who are basically a good part of the NEUROSIS’ “Pain of mind” line-up, BLATANT TRUSTRATION with a young Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, DOWN, CROWBAR, SUPERJOINT RITUAL etc..) on drums, or DEATHTOLL, comprising ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT’s line-up before reforming to record “No Way Back”, plus in no particular order people who played in DEFACE, D.R.I., TEENAGE WARNING and so on.  In short, we’re talking about primordial or lesser-known all-star bands from the heyday of the US hardcore scene… bands somehow passed off the radar but that in our opinion deserved to be brought into the spotlight with proper quality reissues, because the HC they delivered was fast, rageful and at adrenaline levels on par with the other much more popular giants some of them played in. So, to recap, this month’s 4 x hardcore shredders are:  VIOLENT COERCION “Demos 1984-1985” LP, BLATANT FRUSTRATION “No refuge – Demo 1986” LP, NEGLECTED / POSITIVE OUTLOOK – Split LP and DEATHTOLL “Lost session ’06” LP. They’re all available for preorders at www.scareystore.com

As always you can also find a limited bundle if you want to buy all 4 diehard colored-splatter versions together, we recommend you to act fast because we’ll not keep it available for long.  And our usual recommendation that we repeat time and time again: do everything possible not to overwhelm us with unnecessary requests such as changes or additions of items in the order, changes of addresses or things like that, because given the amount of orders and requests we have to process at these stages, these dynamics generate confusion, stress and slow down our work.

And now, here are the detailed descriptions of the four bombshells of the month:

VIOLENT COERCION “Demos 1984-1985” LP  (F.O.A.D. 368)

Raging East Bay hardcore featuring members of NEUROSIS!! Complete demos 1984-1985 restored and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio from the best sources in existence.
“Three members of Violent Coercion went on to form Neurosis, the fourth drew the cover of the first Neurosis LP “Pain of mind”, and the fifth ended up in Samiam. Talk about an all-star cast!!” – Aaron Cometbus
18 SONGS of killer fast US hardcore in the best 80’s tradition, for fans of early D.R.I., ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT and “Pain of mind” era NEUROSIS!
Includes A4 full color fanzine style booklet with rare photos, flyers and scans of the original demotapes…

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies  

Diehard splatter vinyl (white with yellow and blue splattering) limited to 100 copies

–

BLATANT FRUSTRATION “No refuge – Demo 1986” LP  (F.O.A.D. 386)

Raging fast New Orleans Hardcore featuring a young Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, DOWN, CROWBAR, SUPERJOINT RITUAL etc..) on drums! Official reissue of their extremely rare “No refuge” 1986 demo with 2 bonus tracks, sourced from the band’s archival tapes. Punishing raw 80’s hardcore with a metallic touch, reminescent of D.R.I., Neos and Gang Green blended with early Corrosion Of Conformity!  Comes with insert including photos, flyers, scans of the original tape and a band interview.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies  

Diehard marbled vinyl (orange-yellow mixed with red) limitd to 100 copies  

–

NEGLECTED / POSITIVE OUTLOOK – Split LP  (F.O.A.D. 357)

Two classic West Coast hardcore demos for the first time on vinyl… NEGLECTED “Final solution” demo 1988 and POSITIVE OUTLOOK “No more war!” demo 1987. Both bands had members in common, basically Positive Outlook after a few changes became Neglected, and among the ranks they had Eric from ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, DEFACE and VIOLENT COERCION!
21 SONGS, all recorded in Berkeley, California. The true energy of 80’s US hardcore, able to combine a furious, fast-paced approach with early thrash/crossover influences. Recommended to fans of ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, D.R.I., VERBAL ABUSE and FINAL CONFLICT!  Includes full color 16 page book with rare photos, flyers and scans of the original demotapes.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies  

Diehard half red – half yellow vinyl limited to 100 copies

–

DEATHTOLL “Lost session ’06” LP (F.O.A.D. 382)

Californian all-star HC comprising ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT’s line-up before reforming to record “No Way Back”!!  Also featuring ex members of DEFACE, D.R.I., TEENAGE WARNING, NEGLECTED and others! Lost&found, final studio session 2006
with 8 tracks of powerful old school hardcore punk for fans of POISON IDEA, FINAL CONFLICT, CRUCIFIX and DISCHARGE!  LP with foldout 11″x22″ insert including photos and flyers.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies  

Diehard smokey clear vinyl limited to 100 copies 

Another month at a heart-stopping pace is in the books! It’s for the second time in a row that we deliver as many as 7 releases in one go… and as always here we’re perfectly timed with the scheduled release date, all pre-orders have been shipped and most of our distributors have already received (or are about to receive) their stock, so if you haven’t ordered directly from scareystore.com and you have your local dealer, you know who to ask!  As anticipated this month is all about 80’s metal, with 4 Canadian and 1 Danish band. In addition we have added by popular demand the second pressings of two Swedish Death/Grind classics previously published by F.O.A.D. and sold out in a short time. So to summarize: BATTALION “Immortal power / The sense” LP and CD, D.B.C. “The demo anthology” Gatefold 2xLP, CREMAINS “Nuclear carnage – complete recordings 1987/1988” LP+CD, OBLIVEON “Oblivion – Demo 1987 + Live bonus” LP and CD, SAVAGE DEATH “Crucified after the genocide” LP, CARNAGE “The day man lost… / Infestation of evil – The 1989 demos” LP (2nd pressing) and GENERAL SURGERY “Demos 1990” LP (2nd pressing) are all out NOW on F.O.A.D. Records!!

tracking status updated, few copies of the diehard (splatter-colored) versions remain and that’s why we decided to extend the availability of the special bundles for a little longer, don’t sleep on it because they won’t last long… And the next month we will take a breather with “only” 4 releases, which will be dedicated to the most furious American hardcore, mostly from the 80s and from bands with stellar line-ups… Stay tuned because the upcoming announcements will make your jaws drop!

A few more details about the releases out now:

BATTALION “Immortal power / The sense” LP and CD (F.O.A.D. 359)

DANISH WITCHING EVIL METAL! After reissuing gems like CRIONIC and MENTAL DECAY, here’s another absolute classic from the holy grail of the Danish 80’s Metal scene… With their evil, haunting atmospheres – BATTALION were combining the best elements of early day thrash/speed metal with a slower, doomish vibe.  You can hear influences drawing from Artillery, Slayer, Venom, Nasty Savage and Celtic Frost. In their short existence, they recorded two demotapes (1986-1987) both included in this collection, sourced and mastered from the original 1/4″ reels.
LP with poster and square 12 page booklet including rare photos, lyrics, flyers and scans of the original cassettes.
CD with the same contents as the LP version, including 16 page booklet.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard splatter vinyl (red with black splattering) limited to 100 copies

CD

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D.B.C. (Dead Brain Cells) “The demo anthology” Gatefold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 375)

Comprehensive collection of the band’s non-album recordings, bringing together all their demos and the “Unreleased EP” going backwards from 1991 to 1987 showing their evolution from raging, in-the-face mid-80s crossover thrash to a more progressive and intricate approach.. FOR THE FIRST TIME ON VINYL!! D.B.C. is a highly respected name in the Quebec metal scene, their two classic albums “Dead brain cells” and “Universe” reveal a band with a highly original and innovative style that has been able to fuse with extreme skill the most cerebral and out-of-the-box thrash with the best elements of 80’s hardcore. 18 TRACKS. Deluxe gatefold jacket with red foil stamped logo and ultra-detailed 20 page full color booklet with loads of photos, flyers, scans of the original tapes and an extensive interview.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard crystal clear vinyl wth red splattering limited to 100 copies

–

CREMAINS “Nuclear carnage – complete recordings 1987/1988” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 376)

Another obscure thrash gem from the endless Canadian underground hell pit of the 80’s rescued and exhumed by your maniacal F.O.A.D. team! A blast of lightning-fast thrash from Montreal, Quebec, fueled by a solid hardcore vibe. Complete recordings from 1987/1988, including their only demo “Back from the graves” a rare compilation track and a full live soundboard recording that kills! 14 TRACKS!
– LP with demo and compilation track
– bonus CD with the same content + extra live material (1987)
16 page booklet with photos, flyers, detailed liner notes, fanzine excerpts and scans of the original cassette tape. Recommended to fans of Sacrifice, Infernal Majesty, Soothsayer and Dissection (QC)!! 

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard toxic green vinyl limited to 100 copies

–

OBLIVEON “Oblivion – Demo 1987 + Live bonus” LP and CD (F.O.A.D. 381)

The rare debut demo of this cult death-thrashing horde from Quebec, Canada for the first time on vinyl and CD! Before consolidating their style into a more technical and progressive approach, OBLIVEON were delivering pure, savage-to-the-bone Death/Thrash in full speed and aggression! This F.O.A.D. reissue includes their self titled demotape sourced from the band’s archival master plus a good sounding live recording from the same era, showing the insane amount of speed and sonic violence these maniacs were able to unleash.. 13 SONGS! LP with insert containing rare photos and flyers from the period, scans of the original cassette tape and a great introduction by underground wizard Laurent Ramadier (Decibels Of Death / Snakepit).

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard dark purple vinyl with blue undertones, limited to 100 copies

CD

–

SAVAGE DEATH “Crucified after the genocide” LP (F.O.A.D. 011)

Originally released on F.O.A.D. 15 years ago in a very limited edition that quickly became highly sought after by collectors, here’s the official reissue of this New Jersey evil thrash masterpiece, now for the first time ever sourced and mastered from the original 1/4″ reels with 1 previously unreleased bonus track!! “This band was spawned from the desire to write some of the fastest, heaviest black metal ever,  created at a time when that genre consisted of bands like Slayer, Sodom, Venom, Exodus, Destruction, and Mercyful Fate. I am talking about the early 80s”  (Tom Stevens, SAVAGE DEATH)
Cult New Jersey deadly Thrash from 1985-1986!!  Complete studio discography collecting their two demos “Mass genocide” and “Crucified in hell” + 1 bonus track.  A hellish war machine delivering the perfect link between “scream bloody gore” era DEATH, POSSESSED and early SLAYER. High speed drumming, face melting thrash riffing and hell invoking vocals from beyond the grave!! Includes A4 booklet with rare photos, flyers, excerpts from fanzines and liner notes.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard clear blue with black splattering limited to 100 copies

–

CARNAGE “The day man lost… / Infestation of evil – The 1989 demos” LP  2nd pressing (F.O.A.D. 340)

2nd pressing with a different color on the LP jacket and poster. 35 year anniversary deluxe edition, complete collection of the band’s early recordings (1989) most of which appear for the first time on vinyl:
– “The day man lost…” Demotape
– “The day man lost…” rough mixes / out takes
– “Infestation of evil” Demotape
– Live in Stockholm 4.11.1989 (two different takes, including the entire Distorted Harmony EP + bonus tracks)
The gore-soaked roots of these Swedish Death Metal pioneers, seeing them shift from grinding, early Carcass-inspired extremity to the crushing Svensk Dödsmetall approach that led to the iconic full length “Dark recollections”, an absolute milestone in the genre. Mastered from the best existing sound sources under constant supervision of Michael Amott. Cover artwork by Jeff Walker (CARCASS).  Includes a A2 poster and 20-page booklet with extensive liner notes by Michael Amott, rare (or never before seen) photos and flyers provided by the band and by the Swedish Death Metal specialist Nicola Costantini! 

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard electric blue vinyl with white splattering limited to 150 copies

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GENERAL SURGERY “Demos 1990” LP 2nd pressing (F.O.A.D. 358)

2nd pressing, new version with revised & corrected back cover. Another Swedish goregrind gem exhumed by F.O.A.D. Records! GENERAL SURGERY “Demos 1990″ LP, co-released with Nuclear Abominations Records. 21 years after the original (and now really hard to find) double 7” edition on Nuclear Abominations, here’s a brand new edition of the collection of legendary G.S. demos. These Swedish forensic maniacs featured members of Dismember, Carnage, Carbonized, Crematory and Regurgitate among their ranks and quickly became one of the leading names in wordlwide top tier pathological grind. This collection features their 1990 demotapes:
– “Erosive offals (Malignant necrotomy)”
– “Pestisferous anthropophagia”
– “Internecine prurience”
12 songs of high level early Carcass inspired gore-core deeply rooted in Swedish death metal!  LP with foldout 11″x22″ insert.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard sneezed pus splatter vinyl (marbled gold-brown) + OBI strip limited to 100 copies

It was about time to go on a month more focused on the metal vein of F.O.A.D. Records.  Those who’ve been following us since the early years know that our label has always been very balanced with a choice that over time has always been somewhere in between metal in its multiple facets and hardcore punk.  What we are about to announce is a month in 100% pure F.O.A.D. style, we are talking about 80s THRASH, sometimes with veers on hardcore, sometimes more on death metal. Once again we wanted to go overboard and there are no less than 7 releases in one round! And as always we cover countries that have a long tradition of collaboration with us: Canada, U.S.A. (New Jersey) and Denmark.  Plus from Sweden two second pressings of LPs already released recently (Carnage and General Surgery) which having sold out in an instant we bring you again by popular demand.  From Canada 3 gems of total thrash: OBLIVEON, D.B.C. and CREMAINS, from New Jersey a new pressing of SAVAGE DEATH (already released 15 years ago always on F.O.A.D., now with a new layout and an audio master freshly ripped from the reels, with an unreleased extra track). From Denmark the fantastic horde known as BATTALION, with the complete discography. To summarize and get straight to the point, this month on F.O.A.D. Records consists of…: BATTALION “Immortal power / The sense” LP and CD, D.B.C. “The demo anthology” Gatefold 2xLP, CREMAINS “Nuclear carnage – complete recordings 1987/1988” LP+CD, OBLIVEON “Oblivion – Demo 1987 + Live bonus” LP and CD, SAVAGE DEATH “Crucified after the genocide” LP, CARNAGE “The day man lost… / Infestation of evil – The 1989 demos” LP (2nd pressing) and GENERAL SURGERY “Demos 1990” LP (2nd pressing). 

They’re all available for pre-order through scareystore.com (release date planned around May 20, 2025). As always, we have prepared limited bundles for you, one for those who want to buy all the diehard versions of the 5 new thrash titles together at a discounted price and one for those who want to taste all the Canadian thrash releases on F.O.A.D. at a truly incredible price. These offers are temporary and will be removed in a short time, at our discretion. As always we end up with the usual recommendations: act fast if you want to grab the colored-splatter vinyl editions because they are very limited, don’t be impatient – once you place your order, don’t bombard us with unnecessary messages about additions or changes of items, address changes, and more. In this way you allow us to work more expeditiously and calmly, avoiding confusion.
And now to go into more detail about these 7 death threats: 

BATTALION “Immortal power / The sense” LP and CD (F.O.A.D. 359)

DANISH WITCHING EVIL METAL! After reissuing gems like CRIONIC and MENTAL DECAY, here’s another absolute classic from the holy grail of the Danish 80’s Metal scene… With their evil, haunting atmospheres – BATTALION were combining the best elements of early day thrash/speed metal with a slower, doomish vibe.  You can hear influences drawing from Artillery, Slayer, Venom, Nasty Savage and Celtic Frost. In their short existence, they recorded two demotapes (1986-1987) both included in this collection, sourced and mastered from the original 1/4″ reels.
LP with poster and square 12 page booklet including rare photos, lyrics, flyers and scans of the original cassettes.
CD with the same contents as the LP version, including 16 page booklet.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard splatter vinyl (red with black splattering) limited to 100 copies

CD

–

D.B.C. (Dead Brain Cells) “The demo anthology” Gatefold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 375)

Comprehensive collection of the band’s non-album recordings, bringing together all their demos and the “Unreleased EP” going backwards from 1991 to 1987 showing their evolution from raging, in-the-face mid-80s crossover thrash to a more progressive and intricate approach.. FOR THE FIRST TIME ON VINYL!! D.B.C. is a highly respected name in the Quebec metal scene, their two classic albums “Dead brain cells” and “Universe” reveal a band with a highly original and innovative style that has been able to fuse with extreme skill the most cerebral and out-of-the-box thrash with the best elements of 80’s hardcore. 18 TRACKS. Deluxe gatefold jacket with red foil stamped logo and ultra-detailed 20 page full color booklet with loads of photos, flyers, scans of the original tapes and an extensive interview.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard crystal clear vinyl wth red splattering limited to 100 copies

–

CREMAINS “Nuclear carnage – complete recordings 1987/1988” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 376)

Another obscure thrash gem from the endless Canadian underground hell pit of the 80’s rescued and exhumed by your maniacal F.O.A.D. team! A blast of lightning-fast thrash from Montreal, Quebec, fueled by a solid hardcore vibe. Complete recordings from 1987/1988, including their only demo “Back from the graves” a rare compilation track and a full live soundboard recording that kills! 14 TRACKS!
– LP with demo and compilation track
– bonus CD with the same content + extra live material (1987)
16 page booklet with photos, flyers, detailed liner notes, fanzine excerpts and scans of the original cassette tape. Recommended to fans of Sacrifice, Infernal Majesty, Soothsayer and Dissection (QC)!! 

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard toxic green vinyl limited to 100 copies

–

OBLIVEON “Oblivion – Demo 1987 + Live bonus” LP and CD (F.O.A.D. 381)

The rare debut demo of this cult death-thrashing horde from Quebec, Canada for the first time on vinyl and CD! Before consolidating their style into a more technical and progressive approach, OBLIVEON were delivering pure, savage-to-the-bone Death/Thrash in full speed and aggression! This F.O.A.D. reissue includes their self titled demotape sourced from the band’s archival master plus a good sounding live recording from the same era, showing the insane amount of speed and sonic violence these maniacs were able to unleash.. 13 SONGS! LP with insert containing rare photos and flyers from the period, scans of the original cassette tape and a great introduction by underground wizard Laurent Ramadier (Decibels Of Death / Snakepit).

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard dark purple vinyl with blue undertones, limited to 100 copies

CD

–

SAVAGE DEATH “Crucified after the genocide” LP (F.O.A.D. 011)

Originally released on F.O.A.D. 15 years ago in a very limited edition that quickly became highly sought after by collectors, here’s the official reissue of this New Jersey evil thrash masterpiece, now for the first time ever sourced and mastered from the original 1/4″ reels with 1 previously unreleased bonus track!! “This band was spawned from the desire to write some of the fastest, heaviest black metal ever,  created at a time when that genre consisted of bands like Slayer, Sodom, Venom, Exodus, Destruction, and Mercyful Fate. I am talking about the early 80s”  (Tom Stevens, SAVAGE DEATH)
Cult New Jersey deadly Thrash from 1985-1986!!  Complete studio discography collecting their two demos “Mass genocide” and “Crucified in hell” + 1 bonus track.  A hellish war machine delivering the perfect link between “scream bloody gore” era DEATH, POSSESSED and early SLAYER. High speed drumming, face melting thrash riffing and hell invoking vocals from beyond the grave!! Includes A4 booklet with rare photos, flyers, excerpts from fanzines and liner notes.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard clear blue with black splattering limited to 100 copies

–

CARNAGE “The day man lost… / Infestation of evil – The 1989 demos” LP  2nd pressing (F.O.A.D. 340)

2nd pressing with a different color on the LP jacket and poster. 35 year anniversary deluxe edition, complete collection of the band’s early recordings (1989) most of which appear for the first time on vinyl:
– “The day man lost…” Demotape
– “The day man lost…” rough mixes / out takes
– “Infestation of evil” Demotape
– Live in Stockholm 4.11.1989 (two different takes, including the entire Distorted Harmony EP + bonus tracks)
The gore-soaked roots of these Swedish Death Metal pioneers, seeing them shift from grinding, early Carcass-inspired extremity to the crushing Svensk Dödsmetall approach that led to the iconic full length “Dark recollections”, an absolute milestone in the genre. Mastered from the best existing sound sources under constant supervision of Michael Amott. Cover artwork by Jeff Walker (CARCASS).  Includes a A2 poster and 20-page booklet with extensive liner notes by Michael Amott, rare (or never before seen) photos and flyers provided by the band and by the Swedish Death Metal specialist Nicola Costantini! 

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard electric blue vinyl with white splattering limited to 150 copies

–

GENERAL SURGERY “Demos 1990” LP 2nd pressing (F.O.A.D. 358)

2nd pressing, new version with revised & corrected back cover. Another Swedish goregrind gem exhumed by F.O.A.D. Records! GENERAL SURGERY “Demos 1990″ LP, co-released with Nuclear Abominations Records. 21 years after the original (and now really hard to find) double 7” edition on Nuclear Abominations, here’s a brand new edition of the collection of legendary G.S. demos. These Swedish forensic maniacs featured members of Dismember, Carnage, Carbonized, Crematory and Regurgitate among their ranks and quickly became one of the leading names in wordlwide top tier pathological grind. This collection features their 1990 demotapes:
– “Erosive offals (Malignant necrotomy)”
– “Pestisferous anthropophagia”
– “Internecine prurience”
12 songs of high level early Carcass inspired gore-core deeply rooted in Swedish death metal!  LP with foldout 11″x22″ insert.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard sneezed pus splatter vinyl (marbled gold-brown) + OBI strip limited to 100 copies

All preorders have been shipped and our usual dealers worldwide are receiving all their wholesale copies soon, so on that front, too, the wait will soon be over.

Some of the diehard editions are down to the last copies, so act fast! This month has been Japan-focused, and in addition to the 5 Japanese releases, April will feature two very important shows in the Tokyo-Yokohama area: the “Gekiko Fest,” headlined by Cripple Bastards plus several bands from our roster, and the two-day “F.O.A.D. attacks Yokohama” festival at El Puente, Nishi-Yokohama, featuring many bands we have worked with (Vulgarity Kids!, Manbiki Chocolate, Gaido, Uroko feat. ex Slaver members), and others with whom we have a deep friendship bond. If you are in Japan in the next few days, don’t miss the opportunity to catch these incredible events, made even more unique by the rare performances of bands that are very hard-to-see on stage, such as Raise Cain. Half of our team is currently in Japan grabbing great rarities and hard-to-find records, so expect a flood of new items on the webstore soon!

Next month we’ll deal with a completely different beast: we’ll be unleashing again 7 terrific releases, under the banner of 80s death thrash metal! Stay tuned!

SHIZUOKA HARDCORE Book (diehard hardcover version with SO WHAT ltd. 7″!!)  F.O.A.D. 360

Finally, here’s the English version of SHIZUOKA HARDCORE book… the first extensive chronicle of Japan’s mohawk capital: SHIZUOKA! This 180-page journey to hell contains in-depth interviews with members of the cornering bands of that extraordinary scene: So What, Deadless Muss, Mental, Innocents, Zamza, The Rustler, Dispad, Zone, Griffin.FZ, Nibbles, Exdead, H,K,, Bound, The Scooterz and Beyond Hate! This meticulous work is the result of the painstaking effort by living legend Ishiya (Death Side, Forward) together with his bandmate Akiyama (Forward, The Rustler, Swindle Bitch, Zamza etc..). Get ready to dive into the world of Shizuoka hardcore, a world full of fiery music, dinosaur-sized mohawks, gang violence and brotherhood! In addition to the very comprehensive written section you’ll find an incredible selection of photos (much of it never seen before), gig flyers, and more… A real must for all fans of real Japanese hardcore punk!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Regular softcover version

Diehard hardcover book with exclusive SO WHAT 4-track 7″ on red vinyl, limited to 300 copies!!

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INNOCENTS “Noisy trouble – Complete discography 1987-1991” gatefold 2xLP

Shizuoka Hardcore heavyweights!!  Complete INNOCENTS/ZAMZA recordings 1987-1991 consisting of their “魔性” 7″,  “Shizuoka City Hardcore” v.a., “Who’s Chained Up To The Dogs Of Outrage!!” v.a., “Target dictator” v.a.,  Live at Uni-Sex Fuji, 1990 and ZAMZA (pre-INNOCENTS) “No money life” Demotape + bonus track! A lot of this stuff is appearing for the first time on vinyl, sourced from the band’s archival tapes-masters. A blistering, intense hardcore assault totaling 42 TRACKS by one of the most classic bands that lived the true spirit of Shizuoka’s Hardcore Mohawk Empire era! Comes in an ultra-thick gatefold jacket with OBI strip and 20 page full colored booklet featuring rare or never seen before photos, flyers and scans of the original releases. A must have for all fans of the fastest Japanese hardcore with a thrashing punk vibe!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard crystal clear vinyl with red splattering limited to 100 copies

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DISGRACE “Break confusion – Complete Disgrace 1987” LP+CD

Bloody fast thrashcore assault from Tokyo! A venomous mix of the most aggressive 80’s thrash (Kreator, Sadus, Slayer) blended with the anger and tightness of that era’s Japanese hardcore. Complete recordings including both demotapes (1987) sourced from the band’s mastertapes. For us, their demo “Break confusion” stands as one of the most aggressive and representative demos from the bottomless pit of obscure Japanese underground gems released only on cassette, which deserve to be dusted off and rediscovered; it really sounds like a meaner, faster version of Kreator’s masterpiece “Pleasure to kill” with just the right touch of Japanese HC madness. Bonus CD with the demos plus a great sounding live session (1987)! LP with OBI strip and foldout 11″x22″ insert with photos, lyrics and scans of the original cassettes.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard crystal clear vinyl with red splattering limited to 100 copies

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GAIDO “This is the answer” LP

Furious hardcore punk with hyper shouting vocals exploding in rage! After a few excellent demos, here’s the debut full length from this intense 2-piece unit that proves to be a new revelation in the always strong Japanese scene. This is classically performed Japanese Hardcore reminiscent of mythological greats such as WARHEAD, 惡AI意 and DEATH SIDE with those triumphant riffs and high-energy choruses that make you shout along with clenched fist.. 12 songs of total anger and power! LP with OBI strip and foldout 11″x22″ insert.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Splatter vinyl (red with black splattering) limited to 150 copies

Dark purple vinyl limited to 150 copies

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HOLOCAUST “90’s mind in your minds” LP

Complete discography 1993-1995 of this obscure hardcore/crust unit hailing from Osaka, Japan. 18 songs compiling their extremely rare demotapes, compilation tracks, soundboard live 1995 and 1 unreleased track. HOLOCAUST’s sound was influenced by traditional Japanese hardcore blended with the highly regarded noisy approach of their area’s crust-punk (Crusade, Framtid, Gloom) and a touch of the European school (Doom, E.N.T., Hiatus). Quoting the band: “This is an extremely manic collection of our recordings, including completely unknown sound sources…” LP with hype sticker and foldout 11″x22″ insert including lyrics, liner notes and scans of the original releases.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Swirl blue vinyl limited to 150 copies

Swirl red vinyl limited to 150 copies

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CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Variante alla morte” Japanese tour ltd. CD

Limited Japanese tour CD edition with 24 bonus tracks!  Official reissue of C.B.’s fourth album originally released in 2008 on Shane Embury’s short-lived label, F.E.T.O. Records. Special limited edition, exclusive to the April 2025 Japanese tour, that includes the original version recorded in Sweden at Fredman Studio and the rare pre-production session recorded in Italy a few months earlier. One of the band’s most cruel and acclaimed efforts.  24+24 tracks of solid fast Grind/Hatecore with a huge dose of thrash, hyper-varied vocals and annihilating blastcore bursts.  This hammer-in-the-face is a total guarantee of pure C.B. ultraviolence backed by a powerful production, among the best these Italian grinders has ever had. Comes with a multi-panel foldout booklet and OBI strip in Japanese. 

Watch the trailer HERE

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RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter” gatefold LP and digipack CD

Welcome a new pressing of RAW POWER’s masterpiece “Screams from the gutter” (gatefold LP + poster and digipack CD) to celebrate its 40th anniversary.. Originally released in 1985 “Screams from the gutter” turns 40 this year! One of the most iconic Hardcore records of all time, the perfect crossover between furious Italian Punk and a thrashing tornado driven by legendary riffs, vitriolic screams and a ballistic drum section.
F.O.A.D. Records keeps up the unbreakable legacy with Italy’s absolute Hardcore heroes Raw Power giving to their most classic album “Screams from the gutter” a proper deluxe edition, a total quality-care version that makes justice to this timeless Hardcore milestone! Many of you will agree that this is the finest Italian HC offering ever made and easily one of the 10 world’s best Hardcore records of the 80’s.. over 40.000 copies sold and still sounding fresh and up-to-date even when compared to modern HC standards. FOAD’s treatment for this all time colossus consists of a thick glossy gatefold sleeve featuring lyrics and rare/unreleased photos and flyers, a square A2 replica of their cult gig-poster with Cro-Mags and Motörhead + a scrupolous mastering that respects in detail the original reel’s sound leaving full breathe and dynamics to its original impact and (raw) power! 17 gems of intense, no-frills HC with a bombastic drummer, fantastic guitar riffs and angry vocals. It’s a difficult comparison with their other early output – “You Are The Victim” and the excellent material released by BCT – but after all “Screams From The Gutter” marks Raw Power’s peak due to its superior production. The band’s simple yet instantly memorable riffs bring to mind Black Flag, Circle Jerks, but also earlier groups like the Who, AC/DC, and of course, the Stooges. Throw in some cool harmonics, rockin’ solos, a cowbell, and a guitar player with hell-shriek vocals and you have this flawless Hardcore classic!! 

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Diehard splatter vinyl (purple with black splattering) limited to 100 copies

Digipack CD with 11 page booklet featuring lyrics and rare photos/flyers

This month is truly pure insanity, there’s so much boiling in the pot that we won’t stay too long in this introduction or we’ll never finish. 7 titles in one month-an all-time record for F.O.A.D.!  And among them the real highlight is the long awaited English version of Ishiya’s book “SHIZUOKA HARDCORE”, a real gem for fans of Japanese hardcore, which digs deep into the roots history and scene past and contemporary of Shizuoka – the city at the foot of Mt. Fuji and one of the most active and fervent punk realities of our beloved Land Of The Rising Sun.  The hard cover version of this book contains as a bonus a fantastic 7 “EP by SO WHAT with 4 newly recorded tracks, incendiary and furious hardcore in their classic trademark.  Along with this incredible book we have 4 more Japanese Hardcore Thrash vinyl threats: again from Shizuoka INNOCENTS “Noisy trouble – Complete discography 1987-1991” gatefold 2xLP, moving more to aggressive and manic thrash territories DISGRACE “Break confusion – Complete Disgrace 1987” LP+CD, jumping on the contemporary HC scene GAIDO “This is the answer” LP and going back to the glorious 90’s, from Osaka we have HOLOCAUST “90’s mind in your minds” LP… but wait there’s more! 

To keep the Italy-Japan connection strong, you should know that in the coming months on tour in Japan will be first CRIPPLE BASTARDS (April) and then RAW POWER (May), consequently we thought we’d celebrate it with a special version of CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Variante alla morte” CD (limited Japanese tour edition with OBI strip and 24 bonus tracks) and with the 40th anniversary edition for RAW POWER‘s timeless classic, “Screams from the gutter” – again available in gatefold LP with a beautiful purple splatter variant, and in digipack CD.

So, to sum it all up for you:  SHIZUOKA HARDCORE book (with bonus SO WHAT 7″), INNOCENTS “Noisy trouble – Complete discography 1987-1991” 2xLP, DISGRACE “Break confusion – Complete Disgrace 1987” LP+CD, GAIDO “This is the answer” LP, HOLOCAUST “90’s mind in your minds” LP, RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter” gatefold LP and digipack CD and CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Variante alla morte” Japanese tour ltd. CD.. preorders start NOW!!  As always we have prepared ltd. discounted bundles for those who want to buy the 5 Japanese releases all together in their diehard editions and an ultra-discounted bundle for those who want to grab our previous “THE LEGEND OF KANSAI HARDCORE” together with the new “SHIZUOKA HARDCORE”.  And now for the usual boring recommendations: if you want to grab the diehard (splatter/colored etc.) versions of these releases don’t sleep on them too much because as seen last month they run out in no time, and please don’t bombard us with unnecessary requests such as additions or changes of items in the orders, changes of address, variations of any kind… these are all things that bring us stress and slow down the smooth flow and speed of our way of working.  And a final little suggestion: if you are in Japan in April, don’t miss the Gekiko Fest in Tokyo-Yokohama with Cripple Bastards, Death Side, S.O.B., Slang, Forward, So What, Coffins, Warhead, Systematic Death and many others… and the week after an even more special event, the second edition of “F.O.A.D. Attacks Yokohama” festival with a stellar bill: Illya, Bound, Vulgarity Kids!, Manbiki Chocolate, Uroko, Carcass Grinder, Gaido and more!! In a nutshell, in April Japan and F.O.A.D. will be ablaze with the most explosive hardcore inferno!

And now here we are with the detailed descriptions of this month’s magnificent seven:

SHIZUOKA HARDCORE Book (diehard hardcover version with SO WHAT ltd. 7″!!)  F.O.A.D. 360

Finally, here’s the English version of SHIZUOKA HARDCORE book… the first extensive chronicle of Japan’s mohawk capital: SHIZUOKA! This 180-page journey to hell contains in-depth interviews with members of the cornering bands of that extraordinary scene: So What, Deadless Muss, Mental, Innocents, Zamza, The Rustler, Dispad, Zone, Griffin.FZ, Nibbles, Exdead, H,K,, Bound, The Scooterz and Beyond Hate! This meticulous work is the result of the painstaking effort by living legend Ishiya (Death Side, Forward) together with his bandmate Akiyama (Forward, The Rustler, Swindle Bitch, Zamza etc..). Get ready to dive into the world of Shizuoka hardcore, a world full of fiery music, dinosaur-sized mohawks, gang violence and brotherhood! In addition to the very comprehensive written section you’ll find an incredible selection of photos (much of it never seen before), gig flyers, and more… A real must for all fans of real Japanese hardcore punk!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Regular softcover version

Diehard hardcover book with exclusive SO WHAT 4-track 7″ on red vinyl, limited to 300 copies!!

–

INNOCENTS “Noisy trouble – Complete discography 1987-1991” gatefold 2xLP

Shizuoka Hardcore heavyweights!!  Complete INNOCENTS/ZAMZA recordings 1987-1991 consisting of their “魔性” 7″,  “Shizuoka City Hardcore” v.a., “Who’s Chained Up To The Dogs Of Outrage!!” v.a., “Target dictator” v.a.,  Live at Uni-Sex Fuji, 1990 and ZAMZA (pre-INNOCENTS) “No money life” Demotape + bonus track! A lot of this stuff is appearing for the first time on vinyl, sourced from the band’s archival tapes-masters. A blistering, intense hardcore assault totaling 42 TRACKS by one of the most classic bands that lived the true spirit of Shizuoka’s Hardcore Mohawk Empire era! Comes in an ultra-thick gatefold jacket with OBI strip and 20 page full colored booklet featuring rare or never seen before photos, flyers and scans of the original releases. A must have for all fans of the fastest Japanese hardcore with a thrashing punk vibe!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard crystal clear vinyl with red splattering limited to 100 copies

–

DISGRACE “Break confusion – Complete Disgrace 1987” LP+CD

Bloody fast thrashcore assault from Tokyo! A venomous mix of the most aggressive 80’s thrash (Kreator, Sadus, Slayer) blended with the anger and tightness of that era’s Japanese hardcore. Complete recordings including both demotapes (1987) sourced from the band’s mastertapes. For us, their demo “Break confusion” stands as one of the most aggressive and representative demos from the bottomless pit of obscure Japanese underground gems released only on cassette, which deserve to be dusted off and rediscovered; it really sounds like a meaner, faster version of Kreator’s masterpiece “Pleasure to kill” with just the right touch of Japanese HC madness. Bonus CD with the demos plus a great sounding live session (1987)! LP with OBI strip and foldout 11″x22″ insert with photos, lyrics and scans of the original cassettes.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard crystal clear vinyl with red splattering limited to 100 copies

–

GAIDO “This is the answer” LP

Furious hardcore punk with hyper shouting vocals exploding in rage! After a few excellent demos, here’s the debut full length from this intense 2-piece unit that proves to be a new revelation in the always strong Japanese scene. This is classically performed Japanese Hardcore reminiscent of mythological greats such as WARHEAD, 惡AI意 and DEATH SIDE with those triumphant riffs and high-energy choruses that make you shout along with clenched fist.. 12 songs of total anger and power! LP with OBI strip and foldout 11″x22″ insert.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Splatter vinyl (red with black splattering) limited to 150 copies

Dark purple vinyl limited to 150 copies

–

HOLOCAUST “90’s mind in your minds” LP

Complete discography 1993-1995 of this obscure hardcore/crust unit hailing from Osaka, Japan. 18 songs compiling their extremely rare demotapes, compilation tracks, soundboard live 1995 and 1 unreleased track. HOLOCAUST’s sound was influenced by traditional Japanese hardcore blended with the highly regarded noisy approach of their area’s crust-punk (Crusade, Framtid, Gloom) and a touch of the European school (Doom, E.N.T., Hiatus). Quoting the band: “This is an extremely manic collection of our recordings, including completely unknown sound sources…” LP with hype sticker and foldout 11″x22″ insert including lyrics, liner notes and scans of the original releases.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Swirl blue vinyl limited to 150 copies

Swirl red vinyl limited to 150 copies

–

CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Variante alla morte” Japanese tour ltd. CD

Limited Japanese tour CD edition with 24 bonus tracks!  Official reissue of C.B.’s fourth album originally released in 2008 on Shane Embury’s short-lived label, F.E.T.O. Records. Special limited edition, exclusive to the April 2025 Japanese tour, that includes the original version recorded in Sweden at Fredman Studio and the rare pre-production session recorded in Italy a few months earlier. One of the band’s most cruel and acclaimed efforts.  24+24 tracks of solid fast Grind/Hatecore with a huge dose of thrash, hyper-varied vocals and annihilating blastcore bursts.  This hammer-in-the-face is a total guarantee of pure C.B. ultraviolence backed by a powerful production, among the best these Italian grinders has ever had. Comes with a multi-panel foldout booklet and OBI strip in Japanese. 

Watch the trailer HERE

–

RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter” gatefold LP and digipack CD

Welcome a new pressing of RAW POWER’s masterpiece “Screams from the gutter” (gatefold LP + poster and digipack CD) to celebrate its 40th anniversary.. Originally released in 1985 “Screams from the gutter” turns 40 this year! One of the most iconic Hardcore records of all time, the perfect crossover between furious Italian Punk and a thrashing tornado driven by legendary riffs, vitriolic screams and a ballistic drum section.
F.O.A.D. Records keeps up the unbreakable legacy with Italy’s absolute Hardcore heroes Raw Power giving to their most classic album “Screams from the gutter” a proper deluxe edition, a total quality-care version that makes justice to this timeless Hardcore milestone! Many of you will agree that this is the finest Italian HC offering ever made and easily one of the 10 world’s best Hardcore records of the 80’s.. over 40.000 copies sold and still sounding fresh and up-to-date even when compared to modern HC standards. FOAD’s treatment for this all time colossus consists of a thick glossy gatefold sleeve featuring lyrics and rare/unreleased photos and flyers, a square A2 replica of their cult gig-poster with Cro-Mags and Motörhead + a scrupolous mastering that respects in detail the original reel’s sound leaving full breathe and dynamics to its original impact and (raw) power! 17 gems of intense, no-frills HC with a bombastic drummer, fantastic guitar riffs and angry vocals. It’s a difficult comparison with their other early output – “You Are The Victim” and the excellent material released by BCT – but after all “Screams From The Gutter” marks Raw Power’s peak due to its superior production. The band’s simple yet instantly memorable riffs bring to mind Black Flag, Circle Jerks, but also earlier groups like the Who, AC/DC, and of course, the Stooges. Throw in some cool harmonics, rockin’ solos, a cowbell, and a guitar player with hell-shriek vocals and you have this flawless Hardcore classic!! 

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard splatter vinyl (purple with black splattering) limited to 100 copies

Digipack CD with 11 page booklet featuring lyrics and rare photos/flyers