TOTAL THRASH ONSLAUGHT at F.O.A.D. Records!! It’s been a while since we last unleashed a full-scale assault of genuine, uncompromising ’80s THRASH METAL! As you know, our monthly batches have recently covered everything from hardcore and grindcore to noise and death metal, but we haven’t dedicated an entire month to pure old-school thrash since April. And frankly, we missed it! Those familiar with F.O.A.D.’s history know that our roots go back to an era when Hardcore and Metal were constantly crossing paths, feeding off each other’s speed, aggression and intensity. The most dedicated maniacs were equally obsessed with both scenes, and we were certainly among them! This month’s batch takes us straight back to those days, when thrash was still pushing the boundaries of extreme music and every new recording felt like another step into uncharted territory. For November we’re heading straight to NORTH AMERICA: Illinois with NUM SKULL, Michigan with DEATHCORP, and Canada withDISSECTIONand BEYOND.A carefully selected arsenal of cult recordings that have meant a great deal to us since our earliest years as metal fanatics. Every release has received the full F.O.A.D. treatment, with audio carefully restored from original archival sources and master reels wherever available, extensive booklets, rare photos, vintage memorabilia and top-quality packaging. So here’s our November thrash detonation:NUM SKULL “Skull duggery – Demo anthology 1986-1989” 2LP and 2CD digipack, NUM SKULL “Future – Our terror” LP and digipack CD, DISSECTION “Final genocide” Gatefold LP, DEATHCORP “Cold blooded years 1987-1989” LP and “Discography 1987-2023” CD, and BEYOND “Inner world” LP.Five killer vinyl releases and three CD editions covering some of the most savage and overlooked corners of North American thrash history!
BUT WAIT… THERE’S MORE!! Because apparently five vinyl releases and three CDs weren’t enough to satisfy our unhealthy obsession, we’re throwing another THREE LPs into the furnace! A few months ago, Giulio caught up with his friend A.C. Wild, legendary frontman of Italian Black/Thrash Metal pioneersBULLDOZER. During their conversation, it came up that demand for the band’s earliest classics remains strong and that fresh copies would also be useful for their live shows, as BULLDOZER are still regularly hitting the stage. We’ve already reissued these records in the past, but how could we possibly say no to making three absolute milestones of Italian Metal available once again? So here they are, back in fresh 2026 editions:BULLDOZER “The exorcism” LP, “The day of wrath” Gatefold LP and “The final separation” Gatefold LP!All presented with Japanese OBI strips, carefully assembled packaging and audio sourced from the band’s original masters. PREORDERS FOR THIS ENTIRE OLD-SCHOOL THRASH TSUNAMI ARE OPEN NOW ATwww.scareystore.com!!

The tentative release/shipping date is NOVEMBER 16, 2026. As usual, we’ve prepared TWO strictlylimited bundlesfor those who want to grab the diehard editions at a special discounted price:F.O.A.D. NOVEMBER TOTAL THRASH ONSLAUGHT, featuring all five North American thrash releases, andBULLDOZER EARLY CLASSICS, gathering all three diehard LP editions. Both are available for a limited time only, while supplies last, so don’t sleep on them!
And now the usual boring but necessary reminder: THESE ARE PREORDERS. We need time to receive, process, pack and ship a considerable amount of orders properly. Please avoid hammering us with unnecessary requests for item changes, last-minute address changes, substitutions, tracking numbers and similar stuff. Tracking information will automatically be added to your order once your parcel has shipped. Every minute spent answering avoidable messages is a minute taken away from packing orders. We work as quickly and carefully as possible, but minor delays can always happen. So please be patient and let us do our job!

And now, let’s take a closer look at this month’s lethal thrash arsenal…: 

And now, here are the more detailed descriptions of each individual release:

NUM SKULL “Skull duggery – Demo anthology 1986-1989”2LP/ 2CD Digipack (F.O.A.D. 422)

SKULL-CRUSHING ’80s ILLINOIS THRASH METAL BRUTALITY!! Unearthing the early years of one of the most ferocious acts to emerge from the American Midwest! NUM SKULL’s complete ’80s demo recordings document their evolution from the intense, high-octane Speed/Thrash assault of their earliest sessions to the skull-fracturing, death-infested Thrash insanity that spawned the cult classic “Ritually Abused”! A relentless barrage of neck-snapping riffs, frantic drumming, caustic vocals and merciless aggression. Pure, unrestrained Midwest Thrash violence in the tradition of DARK ANGEL, POSSESSED, SADUS and MORBID SAINT! Collects three killer demos: “Num’s the Word” (1986), “Thrash to the Bone” (1988) and “‘Til Death” (1989). 12-page fanzine styled booklet with rare photos, flyers and scans of the original releases.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl (180 gr) limited to 200 copies

Diehard crystal clear with white, red and black splatter (180 gr) limited to 100 copies

Double CD in a 6-panel digipack with a 16-page booklet

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NUM SKULL “Future – Our terror”LP / Digipack CD (F.O.A.D. 423)

THE LOST SECOND ALBUM OF ILLINOIS’ THRASH/DEATH MANIACS FINALLY UNEARTHED!! Recorded in 1990 as the follow-up to their legendary “Ritually Abused” debut, this long-lost beast was shelved before its official release, circulating only in a handful of advance cassette copies back in 1991. BURIED FOR 36 YEARS – NOW FINALLY UNLEASHED ON VINYL AND CD TO SPREAD TOTAL DEATH/THRASH DEVASTATION!! A merciless sonic mutation showcasing NUM SKULL’s transition from fast, neck-chopping Thrash to a totally annihilating Death/Thrash onslaught. Crushing, down-tuned riffage, bone-grinding mid-tempo assaults, bursts of blistering speed, pounding double-bass drumming and venomous, guttural vocals. A vicious collision of old-school Thrash ferocity and the emerging brutality of early ’90s American Death Metal! Resurrected directly from the band’s original master tape, preserving all the raw, suffocating heaviness and uncompromising aggression of this forgotten session.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl (180 gr) limited to 200 copies

Diehard silver vinyl with black splatter (180 gr.) limited to 100 copies

Digipack CD with booklet

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DISSECTION “Final genocide” gatefold LP(F.O.A.D. 454)

HELLRAISING CANADIAN ’80s THRASH METAL MAYHEM!! Straight from the infernal pits of Quebec, DISSECTION’s 1988 cult classic “Final Genocide” strikes back on vinyl after 38 years! Savage, unpolished, no-frills Speed/Thrash packed with razor-sharp riffs, frantic tempo changes and raw, uncompromising aggression. A killer slice of old-school Canadian Thrash in the vein of early VOIVOD, AGGRESSION, SACRIFICE and INFERNÄL MÄJESTY! Freshly transferred from the original master reels at the very same studio where the album was recorded back in 1988, and specially mastered for vinyl to deliver maximum sonic impact. Housed in a full glossy gatefold jacket with exclusive liner notes by vocalist Florian Boyten, accompanied by an 8-page full-color booklet packed with rare photos, vintage flyers and ‘zine excerpts.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl (180 gr) limited to 200 copies

Diehard multicolor splatter vinyl (180 gr.) limited to 100 copies

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DEATHCORP “Cold blooded years 1987-1989” LP (F.O.A.D. 437) / “Discography 1987-2023” CD (F.O.A.D. 457)

RAGING OLD-SCHOOL MICHIGAN THRASH METAL INSANITY – MASTERED BY BILL METOYER!!
Straight outta Detroit’s savage ’80s Metal scene, DEATHCORP unleash a merciless blast of raw, aggressive Speed/Thrash Metal! Furious riff assaults, pounding drums and vicious vocals in the finest tradition of American underground thrash. Two essential archival releases collecting the band’s self-titled EP (1989) and ultra-rare “Cold blooded war” demo (1987)! Transferred from the band’s original archival sources and mastered by legendary BILL METOYER (SLAYER, DARK ANGEL, D.R.I., HIRAX, CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER, MORBID ANGEL and many more)! The LP comes in a deluxe GREEN FOIL-STAMPED jacket with a 12-page full-color booklet packed with photos, flyers and original artwork. The CD collects the complete 1987-1989 recordings plus the band’s “Toxica” (2023) full-length album as a massive bonus, with a 16-page booklet.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl limited to 200 copies.

Diehard neon green vinyl with black splatter vinyl limited to 100 copies.

Discography 1987-2023″ CD with 16-page booklet

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BEYOND “Inner world” LP(F.O.A.D. 421)

PIONEERING ’80s CANADIAN TECHNICAL THRASH GEM!! Emerging from Canada’s fertile ’80s Metal scene, BEYOND’s legendary “Inner World” demo (1987) finally sees the light of day on vinyl for the very first time! A criminally overlooked masterpiece of intricate, mind-bending Thrash Metal, packed with twisted guitar work, unpredictable arrangements, dizzying tempo changes and dark, brooding atmospheres! A relentless whirlwind of speed, technicality and sheer intensity, combining the cerebral complexity of late-’80s VOIVOD with the intricate riff structures of D.B.C. and Switzerland’s mighty CORONER! Sourced from the original studio master reels and specially mastered for vinyl to unleash the full power of these long-buried recordings. Includes a full-color 16-page booklet packed with rare photos, vintage flyers, ‘zine excerpts, extensive liner notes and assorted memorabilia, plus a digital download card!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Die hard translucent violet vinyl with bone white and gold splatter vinyl limited to 100 copies

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BULLDOZER “The final separation” gatefold LP *NEW EDITION* (F.O.A.D. 106)

Originally released in 1986, “The Final Separation” is the second full-length album by Italian Black/Speed Metal pioneers BULLDOZER, a devastating follow-up to their legendary debut “The Day of Wrath”. Taking their trademark collision of raw Black Metal, high-velocity Speed/Thrash and filthy Rock’n’Roll to even more extreme territory, this album captures BULLDOZER at their most savage and uncompromising. Driven by relentless riffs, frantic tempos and AC Wild’s unmistakable snarling vocals, “The Final Separation” delivers a merciless assault rooted in the unholy spirit of VENOM and MOTORHEAD, yet unmistakably BULLDOZER in its sound and attitude. A timeless classic brought back to vinyl by popular demand, with fresh copies also made available to the band for their live shows. Specially remastered for vinyl from the original studio reels supplied by the band, this edition comes with a deluxe gatefold presentation featuring previously unreleased photos and lyrics reproduced from the original typewritten drafts. Pure, untamed ’80s Black/Speed Metal at its finest! RIDE HARD… DIE FAST!!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Die hard translucent rusty orange marbled vinyl limited to 100 copies

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BULLDOZER “The day of wrath” gatefold LP *NEW EDITION* (F.O.A.D. 105)

Originally released in 1985, “The Day of Wrath” is the groundbreaking debut album by Italian Black/Speed Metal pioneers BULLDOZER and one of the most influential and uncompromising European Metal records of its era. A true milestone of early blackened Metal, taking the raw, blasphemous fury of VENOM and the filthy Rock’n’Roll aggression of MOTORHEAD to a whole new level of intensity. Fueled by relentless riffs, pounding drums and AC Wild’s vicious, unmistakable vocals, this album unleashes a devastating assault of primitive, Satanic Speed Metal, carrying the malevolent spirit of “Welcome to Hell” and “Black Metal” while forging a sound and identity entirely its own. An essential cornerstone of extreme Metal history, standing proudly alongside the early works of VENOM, BATHORY and SODOM. Back on vinyl by popular demand, this edition has been specially remastered from first-generation sources supplied by the band and comes housed in a thick gatefold sleeve featuring previously unseen photos, English lyrics and reproductions of the original Italian typewritten lyric drafts. A mandatory piece of ’80s Metal history for every die-hard worshipper of the genre! WELCOME DEATH!!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Die hard yellow vinyl with dark purple splatter vinyl limited to 100 copies

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BULLDOZER “The exorcism” LP *NEW EDITION*(F.O.A.D. 050)

Japanese OBI strip inspired by the original Japanese pressing of “The Day of Wrath” on Far East Metal Syndicate! The legendary 1984 BULLDOZER demo tape, accompanied by the cult “Fallen Angel” EP as a bonus! One of the most extraordinary discoveries in F.O.A.D.’s decades of hunting down obscure Metal recordings: only three copies of this demo are known to exist. One was sent to Roadrunner Records, another to King Diamond, and the third was unearthed in AC Wild’s basement in 2013 and entrusted to F.O.A.D. for a proper archival release. This is the very recording that earned BULLDOZER their deal with Roadrunner in 1984, capturing the band in its most primitive, vicious and uncompromising form. Featuring rawer, more ferocious early versions of the songs that would eventually appear on their devastating debut “The Day of Wrath”, these recordings unleash a relentless barrage of demonic Black/Speed Metal straight from the darkest depths of Italy’s ’80s Metal inferno! A must for worshippers of early VENOM, BATHORY and POSSESSED, while the accompanying “Fallen Angel” session brings an even stronger dose of filthy MOTORHEAD-inspired Rock’n’Roll aggression. As AC Wild himself recalled: “This tape was sent to Roadrunner and Roadrunner put us under contract in 1984. It was also sent to King Diamond to ask if he would be interested in being the producer of our album, but he declined saying this stuff sounded ‘too Punk’!!!” Includes an insert packed with liner notes, rare photos and reproductions of the original “Fallen Angel” 7″ artwork, including the previously unreleased alternate sleeve design. An essential document of BULLDOZER’s earliest and most savage years, rescued from oblivion and preserved for the die-hard maniacs of ’80s Black/Speed Metal!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Die hard hellflame ochre marbled vinyl limited to 100 copies

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Here we are, straight to the point like a fistful of metal in the face…. Our month all dedicated to THRASH of the most powerful calibers comes to its out now date, as anticipated we have a trio of lethal classics from Italy: BULLDOZER, SCHIZO, INCINERATOR and a demo revered and appreciated by many taken from the 80s Danish underground, we are talking about CRIONIC! As usual we are perfectly timed with the announced date: CRIONIC “The land which once were” LP+CD, INCINERATOR “Mass genocide / Live into the crematorium” LP, SCHIZO “Main frame collapse” LP and BULLDOZER “The exorcism” LP on F.O.A.D. Records are all out today.

All pre-orders have already been shipped and tracking statuses updated. Watch out because the colored vinyl version of CRIONIC is sold out, and the limited all-diehards bundle for this lot is also no longer available. There are only a few copies left of the ltd. versions of INCINERATOR, SCHIZO and BULLDOZER, we suggest you to act fast because they will run out soon. What to expect from next month? Back to hardcore territories with 5x high-octane rippers, 3 bands from the past and two contemporaries… stay tuned because we’ll start with the next trailers soon!

Detailed reviews of each release:

CRIONIC “The land which once were” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 336)

Official reissue of one the greatest and best sounding demos in the history of ’80s Danish speed thrashin’ metal! The perfect blend between early METALLICA and EXODUS with the mittel-European school of DESTRUCTION and KREATOR driven by memorable riffs, a solid rhythmic base, all channeled into their own unmistakable style. Quoting Fenriz (Darthrone): “…over the (funeral) moon about the fact that FOAD Records is releasing one of my favourite demos on vinyl! Truly a lost gem… This recording kind of created their own land within a very crowded metal world at the time, an exciting epic introvert world of its own.”  LP with complete demo 1986, bonus CD with the demo +  bonus rehearsals 1986-1987 including unreleased songs. 16 page booklet with photos, lyrics, liner notes, an introduction by Fenriz and scans of the original cassette artwork.Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

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INCINERATOR “Mass genocide / Live into the crematorium” LP (F.O.A.D. 325)

Official reissue of the 2 cult demotapes of this insanely fast thrash horde hailing from Sicily!
– “Mass genocide” (1987)
– “Live into the crematorium” (1986)
One of the many underrated gems of the Italian death-core scene of the 80s, not far from the maniacally fast style of their fellow countrymen Schizo but recommended even to fans of the golden years of Cogumelo Rec.!
An incendiary holocaust of blasting speeds and vitriolic riffs for a radical and aggressive thrash assault that also harkens back to the faster hardcore of that era. For the first time on vinyl (forget the unofficial, bad-sounding lathe cut 10″s that came out a few months ago) remastered from the best sound sources in existence and finally giving these incredible recordings the proper quality-treatment. Includes an insert with photos, flyers and scans of the original demos.Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard swirl orange vinyl limited to 100 copies

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SCHIZO “Main frame collapse” LP  (F.O.A.D. 010)

Ultra fucking FAST sicilian thrash-core mayhem!! New F.O.A.D. reissue faithfully reproducing the original pressing on Crime Records. One of the earliest bands in Italy to introduce the blast-beat formula on Thrash/Death songs. This is one of the most representative extreme metal records out of Italy’s 80s scene. Insanely THRASHING and VIOLENT!! If you also count in the early stuff by their brothers-in-mayhem NECRODEATH (as a matter of fact, half of the songs on this album had NECRODEATH’s former screamer Ingo on vocals), SCHIZO were among the first pioneers of hyper-speed driven thrash emerging from Italy, that in more simple words equals “the first blast beats to ever land on the Italian Metal territories”. Housed in a reverse board jacket with the addition of an insert with lyrics and rare photos of the time.Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard splatter white on red vinyl limited to 150 copies

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BULLDOZER “The exorcism” LP (F.O.A.D. 050)

New edition with Japanese OBI strip mocking up the style of the Japanese pressing of “The day of wrath” on Far East Metal Syndicate. The extremely rare BULLDOZER demotape 1984 with the kult “Fallen angel” 7″ added as a bonus. One of the most incredible finds in FOAD’s hunting career: only 3 copies of this demo exist, one sent to Roadrunner, one to King Diamond, and one exhumed in 2013 in AC Wild’s basement and delivered to us for the highest quality treatment. This is the recording that got Bulldozer signed with Roadrunner in 1984 and it sounds killer – different and rawer versions of the classics that ended up on their slasher debut “The Day of Wrath.” Dark and demonic black/speed metal from the wildest guts of Italy’s 80s metal inferno, for all those who worship the early releases of Venom, Bathory and Possessed; plus, the “Fallen angel” session adds that Motörhead touch that makes this record an instant masterpiece of rawness. See how AC Wild introduced these unreleased demo recordings: “This tape was sent to Roadrunner and Roadrunner put us under contract in 1984. It was also sent to King Diamond to ask if he would be interested in being the producer of our album, but he declined saying this stuff sounded ‘too Punk’!!!”  Comes with an insert with liner notes, rare photos and scans of the “Fallen angel” 7″, including the previously unreleased alternate sleeve version. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Fog-white vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard marbled flaming effect vinyl limited to 150 copies

This month on F.O.A.D. Records is a completely different beast than previous ones in recent memory, which had been focused almost entirely on 80s hardcore punk. As you all know, our label (formerly a fanzine) was born at a time when there was a fantastic blending of punk and metal.  Over the years we have always continued to keep this spirit alive by alternating months entirely HC to others more dedicated to metal in all its forms. And here we are finally at a new all-metal round on F.O.A.D. Records. Specifically, all totally THRASH!!

3x classic Italian bands and 1 from Denmark. On the Italian side we have reissued two LPs that were previously (several years ago) already released by F.O.A.D.: the legendary SCHIZO “Main frame collapse”, this time in a version completely faithful to the 1989 original on Crime Rec. (and thus arriving to its 35th anniversary) and BULLDOZER “The exorcism” LP, in a new special edition with OBI strip in Japanese designed on the same line as the old Far East Metal Syndicate pressing of “The day of wrath” LP.  On the total novelty side instead we have the vinyl collection of the mind-blowing demotapes by Sicily’s INCINERATOR, and last but not least a real gem for all lovers of those 80s demos that have a beauty and importance equal to a real album: the Danish CRIONIC, often mentioned by Fenriz / Darkthrone as one of the most impactful demos in 80s Scandinavian metal.   So to summarize: CRIONIC “The land which once were” LP+CD, INCINERATOR “Mass genocide / Live into the crematorium” LP, SCHIZO “Main frame collapse” LP and BULLDOZER “The exorcism” LP are all available for pre-order via scareystore.com!  As usual two recommendations: 1) hurry up if you want to get the limited editions on colored/splatter vinyl, 2) during the pre-order phase don’t pester us with unnecessary requests such as order changes, address changes, additions, afterthoughts of all sorts – because by doing so we go into stress and all this slows down our work which makes sure that all pre-orders are processed in time with the release date, which in this case is March 18. As is now customary we have made available a ltd. bundle for those who want to purchase the diehard editions of all 4 titles in bulk, you can find it at this link and it will expire on the out now date, so act fast!

And now for more detailed reviews of each release:

CRIONIC “The land which once were” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 336)

Official reissue of one the greatest and best sounding demos in the history of ’80s Danish speed thrashin’ metal! The perfect blend between early METALLICA and EXODUS with the mittel-European school of DESTRUCTION and KREATOR driven by memorable riffs, a solid rhythmic base, all channeled into their own unmistakable style. Quoting Fenriz (Darthrone): “…over the (funeral) moon about the fact that FOAD Records is releasing one of my favourite demos on vinyl! Truly a lost gem… This recording kind of created their own land within a very crowded metal world at the time, an exciting epic introvert world of its own.”  LP with complete demo 1986, bonus CD with the demo +  bonus rehearsals 1986-1987 including unreleased songs. 16 page booklet with photos, lyrics, liner notes, an introduction by Fenriz and scans of the original cassette artwork.Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard seablue vinyl limited to 100 copies

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INCINERATOR “Mass genocide / Live into the crematorium” LP (F.O.A.D. 325)

Official reissue of the 2 cult demotapes of this insanely fast thrash horde hailing from Sicily!
– “Mass genocide” (1987)
– “Live into the crematorium” (1986)
One of the many underrated gems of the Italian death-core scene of the 80s, not far from the maniacally fast style of their fellow countrymen Schizo but recommended even to fans of the golden years of Cogumelo Rec.!
An incendiary holocaust of blasting speeds and vitriolic riffs for a radical and aggressive thrash assault that also harkens back to the faster hardcore of that era. For the first time on vinyl (forget the unofficial, bad-sounding lathe cut 10″s that came out a few months ago) remastered from the best sound sources in existence and finally giving these incredible recordings the proper quality-treatment. Includes an insert with photos, flyers and scans of the original demos.Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard swirl orange vinyl limited to 100 copies

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SCHIZO “Main frame collapse” LP  (F.O.A.D. 010)

Ultra fucking FAST sicilian thrash-core mayhem!! New F.O.A.D. reissue faithfully reproducing the original pressing on Crime Records. One of the earliest bands in Italy to introduce the blast-beat formula on Thrash/Death songs. This is one of the most representative extreme metal records out of Italy’s 80s scene. Insanely THRASHING and VIOLENT!! If you also count in the early stuff by their brothers-in-mayhem NECRODEATH (as a matter of fact, half of the songs on this album had NECRODEATH’s former screamer Ingo on vocals), SCHIZO were among the first pioneers of hyper-speed driven thrash emerging from Italy, that in more simple words equals “the first blast beats to ever land on the Italian Metal territories”. Housed in a reverse board jacket with the addition of an insert with lyrics and rare photos of the time.Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard splatter white on red vinyl limited to 150 copies

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BULLDOZER “The exorcism” LP (F.O.A.D. 050)

New edition with Japanese OBI strip mocking up the style of the Japanese pressing of “The day of wrath” on Far East Metal Syndicate. The extremely rare BULLDOZER demotape 1984 with the kult “Fallen angel” 7″ added as a bonus. One of the most incredible finds in FOAD’s hunting career: only 3 copies of this demo exist, one sent to Roadrunner, one to King Diamond, and one exhumed in 2013 in AC Wild’s basement and delivered to us for the highest quality treatment. This is the recording that got Bulldozer signed with Roadrunner in 1984 and it sounds killer – different and rawer versions of the classics that ended up on their slasher debut “The Day of Wrath.” Dark and demonic black/speed metal from the wildest guts of Italy’s 80s metal inferno, for all those who worship the early releases of Venom, Bathory and Possessed; plus, the “Fallen angel” session adds that Motörhead touch that makes this record an instant masterpiece of rawness. See how AC Wild introduced these unreleased demo recordings: “This tape was sent to Roadrunner and Roadrunner put us under contract in 1984. It was also sent to King Diamond to ask if he would be interested in being the producer of our album, but he declined saying this stuff sounded ‘too Punk’!!!”  Comes with an insert with liner notes, rare photos and scans of the “Fallen angel” 7″, including the previously unreleased alternate sleeve version. Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Fog-white vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard marbled flaming effect vinyl limited to 150 copies

It’s fuckin’ whisky time!! Long introductions are no longer needed, this beast has been largely anticipated and now it’s here in our warehouse and we are ready to ship! Thanks for your support and the many preorders, as expected  – the diehard edition is already sold out and the black vinyl one is galopping fast… Actually, more than half preorders have been sent already, and the remaining ones will be mailed within a week from now,please be patientand you’ll be updated with all tracking details as we always do. For any questions related, don’t hexitate to contact us, we’ll be glad to reply as soon as possible. So the news is: BULLDOZER“Ride hard – Die fast” 7xLP BOXSET isout nowonF.O.A.D. Records. At this very moment we still have 5 copies of the test pressing, if you’re a manic Bulldozer collector, don’t sleep on it!

More in detail about this 7xLP colossus:

“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 atToxic Basement Studiofor 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, Witchburnerand more!! Each record is on180 gramvinyl with printed inner sleeve. This monsterwork also includes amassive full-colored bookletcollecting rare photos, flyers, excerpts from old mags, fanzines and more. All served into a thick casewrapped boxset printed outside and inside. Watch the trailerHERE

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)

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

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

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 giganticF.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 upNOW!! The diehard editionlimited to 100comes with a 9″ high stainless steel inverted cross with engraved Bulldozer’s logo and has each LP on a specialsuper-marble colorsetting. 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 than15 leftcounting 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 theband’s reels and tapesand specially mastered for vinyl atToxic Basement Studiofor the best sounding sonic assault you can dream of. For the first time, “Alive…. in Poland” includes the complete show with3 more songsthan 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 on180 gram vinylwith printed inner sleeve. This monsterwork also includes amassive full-colored bookletcollecting rare photos, flyers, excerpts from old mags, fanzines and more. All served into a thick casewrapped boxset printed outside and inside. Watch the trailerHERE

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

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

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

..we promised to end the year with a bloody apocalypse, so here’s the first deadly shelling! After the highly successful vinyl editions of all their 80’s full lengths, we are glad to keep the legacy with our friendsBULLDOZER stronger than ever, so here’s some highly collectabledeluxe digibookCD editions of their first two albums, EP and demo! No preorders this time, they’re both instantly available and ready to ship:BULLDOZER“The day of wrath & The exorcism” 2xCD digibook andBULLDOZER“The final separation” CD digibook out NOW onF.O.A.D. Records!! Both releases are housed in ultra elegant hard coverDIGIBOOKSeach one including rare photos and lyrics. These are hands down the best CD versions ever made for these masterpieces, making justice to what we repute the real roots of Italian Metal and some of the most important worldwide Black/Thrash Metal releases of all times!

More in detail about the contents of each release:

BULLDOZER “The day of wrath + The exorcism” 2xCD digibook(F.O.A.D. 105/cd)

CD1 – THE DAY OF WRATH: The ground-breaking debut full length of Italy’s most respected Metal band of all times finally coming back to light in a fantastic new version specially remastered from1st generation sourcesprovided by the band and re-packaged with unseen photos and lyrics!BULLDOZER‘s first album is a total classic of blackened evil Metal taking the rawest school of VENOM and MOTÖRHEAD to an unebelievably powerful and wicked sonic impact, bearing the malevolent flame of “Black Metal” and “Welcome to Hell” and injecting it with a renewed intensity. For anyone into old school Black Metal to not own this is a crime. This is for anyone that worships the early releases from Venom, Bathory and Sodom.. WELCOME DEATH!

CD 2 – THE EXORCISM + FALLEN ANGEL: The ultra-fucking-rareBULLDOZERDemotape 1984 with kult “Fallen angel” 7″ added as bonus. One of the most incredible findings inFOAD‘s hunting career: only 3 copies of this demo exist, one was sent to Roadrunner, one to King Diamond and one was recently exhumed in AC Wild’s basement and delivered to us for a top quality treatment. This is the recording that got Bulldozer signed to Roadrunner in 1984 and it sounds killer… different and rawer versions of classics ended on their debut slasher “The day of wrath“. Dark, demonical Black/Speed Metal from the most savage guts of Italy’s early 80s Metal inferno, for anyone that worships the early releases from Venom, Bathory and Possessed, plus the “Fallen angel” session adds that Motörhead touch that makes this an instant masterpiece of rawness. Check out how AC Wild introduced the unreleased Demo recordings: “This tape was sent to Roadrunner and Roadrunner signed us in 1984. It was also submitted to King Diamond to ask if he was interested in being the producer of our album but he refused saying that this stuff sounded “too Punk”!!

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BULLDOZER “The final separation” CD digibook(F.O.A.D. 106/cd)

The 2nd full length by Italy’s Metal mastersBULLDOZER! Originally released in 1986, here it finally comes in a new edition remastered directly from the studio reels provided by the band and re-packaged with unreleased photos and lyrics. “The final separation” is a devastating follow-up to their cult debut “The day of wrath” and adds a strong Speed/Thrash Metal vibe to their well-tested Black Metal meets dirty R’n’R tinged aggression!

All in all, this is another good confirm of the goodness of the Bulldozer’s sound back in the 80s and it’s good to recommend it to the old school fans of this lethal black/speed combination. For all its length, the nastiness of the speed metal and the brutal influences of bands like Venom and Motörhead collide to create another high impact effort, in pure 80s style!! RIDE HARD… DIE FAST!!