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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Here we are, on time as always, to announce that CARNAGE “The day man lost… / Infestation of evil – The 1989 demos” LP, CATASEXUAL URGE MOTIVATION “The encyclopedia of serial murders” Trifold 2LP, ROTTING FLESH “Mesologic Colliquative effects upon…” LP, DYSENTERY “…brings me no tears” LP and NECROLEPSY “Necrology” LP+CD are out now on F.O.A.D. Records! This batch of orders has been HUGE, thanks to everyone who preordered our new releases, you’ve been really A LOT! CARNAGE and CATASEXUAL URGE MOTIVATION die hard editions are already sold out, but you can find them in the black vinyl versions, while ROTTING FLESH, DYSENTERY and NECROLEPSY are still available on both, but act fast because they are quickly running low!

All pre-orders have already been shipped and tracking numbers updated. Wholesale orders are starting to be shipped to our worldwide distributors, so you’ll soon be able to find these titles from your local dealers as well, you know where to find them!

Be ready for the the next month’s batch because we are changing style again and go back to some 80s hardcore punk ragers!!!

More in detail on this month’s 5 death / grind releases :

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

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

Solid black vinyl limited to 300 copies

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CATASEXUAL URGE MOTIVATION “The encyclopedia of serial murders” Trifold 2xLP  (F.O.A.D. 335)

Staring through the deranged mind of serial killers, Japanese Catasexual Urge Motivation’s debut “The Encyclopedia of Serial Murders” (1995) is finally released for the first time on vinyl, in a version totally faithful to the sick sound and atmosphere of the original. A magnificent double LP with extensive liner notes testifying one of Japan’s most unique sounding bands. When CUM’s grinding grooves slow down, you get drawn deep into labyrinths of madness, bound and gagged in a parallel universe of damp torture cellars.
22 tracks of unique, subterranean death grind!!! Housed in a super deluxe trifold jacket with antique canvas type embossing and Japanese OBI strip, and a large foldout booklet attached to it, accompanied by stunning Japanese artwork of extreme S&M practices, torture and death. Co-released as a team effort between two of the most committed and long-standing Italian underground labels: F.O.A.D. Records and Nuclear Abominations Records.

Watch the trailer HERE

Solid black vinyl limited to 350 copies

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ROTTING FLESH  “Mesologic Colliquative Effects Upon The Chronothanatognosis Methods Compendium”LP (F.O.A.D. 333)

One of the earliest forms of annihilating gore-tinged death/grind generated from the Brazilian necro-underground crypts of terror! “Mesologic Colliquative Effects..” is a comprehensive collection of the band’s hyper-sick legacy, collects all their recorded works from 1991 to 1994, featuring rare demo tapes, live recordings, “Infanticious Monstrosities” 7″, the infamous “Submandible Linphatic Muscles” MCD for the first time on vinyl + live recordings, completely remastered for an unprecedented aural devastation…. 35 tracks of lightning fast, bulldozing grindgore of the deadliest kind, a unique blend of the infamous South American death-noise school of the early 90s, meeting classic late 80’s grindcore influences (Fear Of God, V.N.A., early Napalm Death, Xysma etc..) Most of this stuff is appearing for the first time on vinyl.  Includes foldout insert including rare photos, flyers and scans of the original tapes. Co-released as a team effort between two of the most committed and long-standing Italian underground labels: F.O.A.D. Records and Nuclear Abominations Records.

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard putrescent swirl grey/red vinyl with exclusive OBI strip, limited to 100 copies

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DYSENTERY “…brings me no tears” LP (F.O.A.D. 341)

One of Germany’s best hidden classics of pathological death/gore grind! Dysentery’s debut album “…brings me no tears” for the first time on vinyl, originally released in 1993 by the short-lived Lowland Records which also released Regurgitate’s cult debut full length! Enriched with 4 bonus tracks from a previously unreleased studio session, all acquired from the band’s DAT tapes and remastered at Toxic Basement Studio… Heavily influenced by early Carcass, Xysma, Pathologist, Haemorrhage and other similar acts of pathological medicine gone wrong, Dysentery’s earlier sound is a sharp combination of death groove and grinding blasts. Comes with full-color booklet.  Co-released as a team effort between two of the most committed and long-standing Italian underground labels: F.O.A.D. Records and Nuclear Abominations Records.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard marbled blue vinyl with exclusive OBI strip limited to 150 copies

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NECROLEPSY “Necrology” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 334)

Out there in the remote lands of humid Finland, among animal carcasses rotting in the swamps a short-lived project was born that crept among the death-grind plagues and boils of Autopsy and Impetigo.. a putrid, rotting creature of abominable deformity.
Necrolepsy’s short, obscure unlife was a brief burst into the underground that evolved over the course of several cassettes released in limited numbers, all collected on this ultimate release that testifies to their existence on rotten blood drenched vinyl.
LP including: – Nekrokaaos (reh/demo) / – Deathnoise (demo) / – Rot in piss (demo) / – First ever tracks
Insert with liner notes, scans of the demotapes and band photos. Bonus CD with the same contents + extra rehearsal tracks! It also features one of the earliest works of Dahmer Art.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard septic pus-soaked swirl orange vinyl + OBI strip!

What we are about to announce is a really important month for us, under a variety of factors. As you’ll be able to see there’s again a noticeable shift of genres from what we’ve put out in previous months, and this proves the variety and multiformity of F.O.A.D.’s taste and a production schedule that is always broad and never fossilized to a standard. But beyond that: there’s a truly incredible release, the 1989 collection of demos and rarities by Sweden’s death metal pioneers CARNAGE, made under the constant supervision of the legend that is Mike Amott. This release is especially close to our hearts because it took us several years to bring it to light and it’s a bit of a symbol of a small-big victory after internal vicissitudes that took turns in our team years ago, those who know us more closely know what we’re talking about. Also, another big news: this month also marks the beginning of a very interesting collaboration. In addition to CARNAGE, the other four releases (all death/grind-themed) we’re about to announce are the result of F.O.A.D. Records and Nuclear Abominations Records joining forces to complete a series of projects that have been in the works for a long time. And we’re off to a great start with 4x true gems of deadly rot: CATASEXUAL URGE MOTIVATION from Japan, ROTTING FLESH from Brazil, DYSENTERY from Germany and NECROLEPSY from Finland. This is just the beginning of this collaboration, every now and then in the times to follow we will do a dedicated N.A.&F.O.A.D. month with additional releases proposed and organized by N.A., and believe us there are really interesting ideas on fire.

But back to us and getting straight to the point.. the 5x sonic atrocities we have made for this month are:  CARNAGE “The day man lost… / Infestation of evil – The 1989 demos” LP, CATASEXUAL URGE MOTIVATION “The encyclopedia of serial murders” Trifold 2LP, ROTTING FLESH “Mesologic Colliquative effects upon…” LP, DYSENTERY “…brings me no tears” LP and  NECROLEPSY “Necrology” LP+CD… Pre-orders start now at www.scareystore.com and the official release date is planned for May 17, so that we can stay on schedule for the next round, which will again be very busy (5 more releases in June!).  As usual we’re offering a limited BUNDLE with diehard editions of all 5, so as to facilitate those who want to buy them in bulk at a discounted price. And as usual we advise you to act fast, especially on the splatter/color versions because they will surely run out at the speed of light!

And now here are more detailed descriptions of each release:

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

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:

Solid black vinyl limited to 300 copies

Diehard splatter vinyl (violet with black splattering) limited to 200 copies

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CATASEXUAL URGE MOTIVATION “The encyclopedia of serial murders” Trifold 2xLP  (F.O.A.D. 335)

Staring through the deranged mind of serial killers, Japanese Catasexual Urge Motivation’s debut “The Encyclopedia of Serial Murders” (1995) is finally released for the first time on vinyl, in a version totally faithful to the sick sound and atmosphere of the original. A magnificent double LP with extensive liner notes testifying one of Japan’s most unique sounding bands. When CUM’s grinding grooves slow down, you get drawn deep into labyrinths of madness, bound and gagged in a parallel universe of damp torture cellars.
22 tracks of unique, subterranean death grind!!! Housed in a super deluxe trifold jacket with antique canvas type embossing and Japanese OBI strip, and a large foldout booklet attached to it, accompanied by stunning Japanese artwork of extreme S&M practices, torture and death. Co-released as a team effort between two of the most committed and long-standing Italian underground labels: F.O.A.D. Records and Nuclear Abominations Records.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard flayed skin red/pink splatter vinyl limited to 150 copies

–

ROTTING FLESH  “Mesologic Colliquative Effects Upon The Chronothanatognosis Methods Compendium”LP (F.O.A.D. 333)

One of the earliest forms of annihilating gore-tinged death/grind generated from the Brazilian necro-underground crypts of terror! “Mesologic Colliquative Effects..” is a comprehensive collection of the band’s hyper-sick legacy, collects all their recorded works from 1991 to 1994, featuring rare demo tapes, live recordings, “Infanticious Monstrosities” 7″, the infamous “Submandible Linphatic Muscles” MCD for the first time on vinyl + live recordings, completely remastered for an unprecedented aural devastation…. 35 tracks of lightning fast, bulldozing grindgore of the deadliest kind, a unique blend of the infamous South American death-noise school of the early 90s, meeting classic late 80’s grindcore influences (Fear Of God, V.N.A., early Napalm Death, Xysma etc..) Most of this stuff is appearing for the first time on vinyl.  Includes foldout insert including rare photos, flyers and scans of the original tapes. Co-released as a team effort between two of the most committed and long-standing Italian underground labels: F.O.A.D. Records and Nuclear Abominations Records.

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard putrescent swirl grey/red vinyl with exclusive OBI strip, limited to 100 copies

–

DYSENTERY “…brings me no tears” LP (F.O.A.D. 341)

One of Germany’s best hidden classics of pathological death/gore grind! Dysentery’s debut album “…brings me no tears” for the first time on vinyl, originally released in 1993 by the short-lived Lowland Records which also released Regurgitate’s cult debut full length! Enriched with 4 bonus tracks from a previously unreleased studio session, all acquired from the band’s DAT tapes and remastered at Toxic Basement Studio… Heavily influenced by early Carcass, Xysma, Pathologist, Haemorrhage and other similar acts of pathological medicine gone wrong, Dysentery’s earlier sound is a sharp combination of death groove and grinding blasts. Comes with full-color booklet.  Co-released as a team effort between two of the most committed and long-standing Italian underground labels: F.O.A.D. Records and Nuclear Abominations Records.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard marbled blue vinyl with exclusive OBI strip limited to 150 copies

–

NECROLEPSY “Necrology” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 334)

Out there in the remote lands of humid Finland, among animal carcasses rotting in the swamps a short-lived project was born that crept among the death-grind plagues and boils of Autopsy and Impetigo.. a putrid, rotting creature of abominable deformity.
Necrolepsy’s short, obscure unlife was a brief burst into the underground that evolved over the course of several cassettes released in limited numbers, all collected on this ultimate release that testifies to their existence on rotten blood drenched vinyl.
LP including: – Nekrokaaos (reh/demo) / – Deathnoise (demo) / – Rot in piss (demo) / – First ever tracks
Insert with liner notes, scans of the demotapes and band photos. Bonus CD with the same contents + extra rehearsal tracks! It also features one of the earliest works of Dahmer Art.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard septic pus-soaked swirl orange vinyl + OBI strip!