Another month of atrocious F.O.A.D. sonicrimes is in the books! The radical switch we made from a September all focused on Japanese metal to an October dedicated to extremism tout court with four releases spanning fast hardcore, crust and grind was met with great success. Thanks to everyone who supported us preordering them. As always, we are perfectly on schedule, so all pre-orders have already been shipped and most of the B2Bs have been sent to our usual distributors around the globe. You know who they are, so if you usually buy from them, you can expect them to receive these titles shortly.

So to sum up: MINDROT “Demo 1990” LP, RUPTURE “Baser apers years” gatefold LP, CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Misantropo a senso unico – 25 anniversary edition” gatefold LP+CD, and PSYKOOSI “Our so called future” LP on F.O.A.D. Records are all out now. There are very few copies left of the diehard splatter vinyl versions, we will leave the bundle available for a few more days for those who want to buy them all at a discounted price, don’t sleep on it! Next month will be truly special, with again 4 releases: an ultra-iconic name in British hardcore, an incredible rarity from the furious years of Italian hardcore punk, and two great surprises from the Yugoslavian underground of the 80s. Stay tuned!

More details about this month’s apocalyptic four:

MINDROT “Demo 1990” LP (F.O.A.D. 396)
For the first time ever, Mindrot’s 1990 demo is finally available on vinyl! Thunderous, monolithic and punishing, this demo set the band apart from their California peers, estabilishing a new level of bleakness and heaviness. A perfectly balanced mix of crust and doom metal with some unexpected evocative interludes, this demo is the desperate soundtrack for a decaying world. Ten songs of utterly ferocious apocalyptic music for fans of Dystopia, Winter, Deviated Instinct, Bolt Thrower and Amebix! LP with insert including lyrics and photos/flyers from that period. 

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard marbled white vinyl limited to 100 copies

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RUPTURE “Baser apes years” gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 373)
Long out of print, here’s the official reissue of this ultra-cult 1993 EP by Australia’s most fucked up fastcore perverts!
Special expanded version with the original Slap A Ham version, the “Righteous Apes” CD alternate mix with a Negative Approach cover as a bonus… 31 TRACKS at breakneck speed!
“Scorching hyper-thrash from these prolific Aussie potheads! Something to offend everyone! Features the smash hit “MRR IS THE CIA!”  (Slap-A-Ham ad, 1993)
Housed in a thick gatefold sleeve + 16 page full color booklet collecting rare photos, flyers, scans of the original 7″, liner notes and much more…

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions: 

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard blue vinyl with white splattering limited to 100 copies

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CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Misantropo a senso unico – 25 anniversary edition” gatefold LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 188)25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION! Italy’s most extreme hardcore/grind album ever celebrates its quarter-century anniversary with a special edition for diehard maniacs…. A merciless outburst of hyperfast, hate fueled grindcore rooted in the most furious and nihilistic 80’s Italian hardcore, the band’s undisputed manifesto!
“Exquisitely insane hardcore/grind that reminds me of why I got into all this shit back in the late ’80s” Dan Lilker (S.O.D., Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, Brutal Truth etc.)
No. 6 in Terrorizer Mag’s top 10 of the all time best European grindcore albums. 
This XXV anniversary edition includes:
– LP with the original version (2000)
– Faithful repro of the original gatefold cover printed in the same factory where it was manufactured 25 years ago
– 24-page booklet
– Exclusive Japanese OBI strip
– Poster in 1970s Italian cinema format
– Bonus CD with the 2013 redux version + 1 bonus track
– Enhanced video documentary focused on the album
Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions: 

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard funeral purple vinyl with black splattering limited to 150 copies

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PSYKOOSI “Our so called future” LP (F.O.A.D. 299)
CLOSE YOUR EYES AND JUMP BACK TO 1988! Psykoosi is a young Finnish band that has managed to recreate the same feeling of the golden age of grindcore… This LP collects all their recordings, a one-way ticket to the time when Napalm Death’s “Scum” and “F.E.T.O.” were taking the world by storm. This is raw, old-school grindcore the way it should be, with all the right features that made the old days so unique. 
This LP compiles the following works:
“What do you value?” demo 2024
“Life of stress” demo 2024
“Live stress” live session 2025
An absolute must for fans of early Napalm Death, Warsore and Agathocles! Includes insert with scans of the original demos.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions: 

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard white vinyl with black splattering limited to 100 copies

One of F.O.A.D.’s best-known strategies is that our release schedule jumps from different musical genres with a versatility that very few underground labels have. And this time, the change is totally radical: last month we delighted you with classic Japanese heavy metal, at times more doom and at times more thrash oriented, now everything is taken to the extreme with an October entirely dedicated to hyper-fast hardcore, grindcore, crust and the like.  It’s difficult to put what we’re about to announce in order of priority, but probably the most eagerly awaited release is the LP reissue of the 1990 demo by Californian heavyweights MINDROT, on vinyl for the first time! A true monument of apocalyptic doom/crust in the unique style and mood of that band and that specific period.  Then, still from the early 90’s, one of our favorite bands: the Aussie potheads RUPTURE! Their “Baser apes” EP on Slap A Ham Records remains one of their most iconic, deranged and schizoid outputs.  Finally, here’s the expanded reissue with the remastered original mix on side A and the “Righteous apes” mix on side B, with a Negative Approach cover as a bonus.  Then a big celebration at F.O.A.D.: October 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the most loved/hated and game-changing album by CRIPPLE BASTARDS, “Misantropo a senso unico”. An excellent opportunity to bring it back into our catalog with a special edition featuring a wealth of extras such as OBI strip, poster, bonus CD, and much more. And last but not least, a new revelation on the international grindcore scene, a Finnish band living in a time machine stuck in 1988 when Earache Records was churning out the first grindcore milestones and Napalm Death was playing at the Mermaid three times a week, annihilating brains with hits from “Scum” and “FETO”.  We are talking about PSYKOOSI and their album “Our so called future”,  a collection of their demos/live recordings for the first time on LP.  So, to sum up: MINDROT “Demo 1990” LP, RUPTURE “Baser apers years” gatefold LP, CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Misantropo a senso unico – 25 anniversary edition” gatefold LP+CD, and PSYKOOSI “Our so called future” LP on F.O.A.D. Records are available for pre-order via www.scareystore.com.

As always, we have prepared a limited bundle for those who want to purchase all four diehard versions. Please note that these titles are expected to sell out fairly quick, so the offer and availability will not last long. And one last note: please do not bombard us with unnecessary requests such as changing items within an order, changing addresses, changing payment methods, or anxiously asking for tracking numbers. These things slow us down, cause stress, and prevent us from working smoothly and staying on schedule.  Please be patient and, once you have placed your pre-order, give us time to prepare it, ship it, and update its shipping status. 

More details on each release: 

MINDROT “Demo 1990” LP (F.O.A.D. 396)
For the first time ever, Mindrot’s 1990 demo is finally available on vinyl! Thunderous, monolithic and punishing, this demo set the band apart from their California peers, estabilishing a new level of bleakness and heaviness. A perfectly balanced mix of crust and doom metal with some unexpected evocative interludes, this demo is the desperate soundtrack for a decaying world. Ten songs of utterly ferocious apocalyptic music for fans of Dystopia, Winter, Deviated Instinct, Bolt Thrower and Amebix! LP with insert including lyrics and photos/flyers from that period. 

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard marbled white vinyl limited to 100 copies

Band edition on smokey clear vinyl limited to 90 copies 

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RUPTURE “Baser apes years” gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 373)
Long out of print, here’s the official reissue of this ultra-cult 1993 EP by Australia’s most fucked up fastcore perverts!
Special expanded version with the original Slap A Ham version, the “Righteous Apes” CD alternate mix with a Negative Approach cover as a bonus… 31 TRACKS at breakneck speed!
“Scorching hyper-thrash from these prolific Aussie potheads! Something to offend everyone! Features the smash hit “MRR IS THE CIA!”  (Slap-A-Ham ad, 1993)
Housed in a thick gatefold sleeve + 16 page full color booklet collecting rare photos, flyers, scans of the original 7″, liner notes and much more…

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions: 

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard blue vinyl with white splattering limited to 100 copies

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CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Misantropo a senso unico – 25 anniversary edition” gatefold LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 188)25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION! Italy’s most extreme hardcore/grind album ever celebrates its quarter-century anniversary with a special edition for diehard maniacs…. A merciless outburst of hyperfast, hate fueled grindcore rooted in the most furious and nihilistic 80’s Italian hardcore, the band’s undisputed manifesto!
“Exquisitely insane hardcore/grind that reminds me of why I got into all this shit back in the late ’80s” Dan Lilker (S.O.D., Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, Brutal Truth etc.)
No. 6 in Terrorizer Mag’s top 10 of the all time best European grindcore albums. 
This XXV anniversary edition includes:
– LP with the original version (2000)
– Faithful repro of the original gatefold cover printed in the same factory where it was manufactured 25 years ago
– 24-page booklet
– Exclusive Japanese OBI strip
– Poster in 1970s Italian cinema format
– Bonus CD with the 2013 redux version + 1 bonus track
– Enhanced video documentary focused on the album
Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions: 

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard funeral purple vinyl with black splattering limited to 150 copies

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PSYKOOSI “Our so called future” LP (F.O.A.D. 299)
CLOSE YOUR EYES AND JUMP BACK TO 1988! Psykoosi is a young Finnish band that has managed to recreate the same feeling of the golden age of grindcore… This LP collects all their recordings, a one-way ticket to the time when Napalm Death’s “Scum” and “F.E.T.O.” were taking the world by storm. This is raw, old-school grindcore the way it should be, with all the right features that made the old days so unique. 
This LP compiles the following works:
“What do you value?” demo 2024
“Life of stress” demo 2024
“Live stress” live session 2025
An absolute must for fans of early Napalm Death, Warsore and Agathocles! Includes insert with scans of the original demos.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions: 

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard white vinyl with black splattering 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!!

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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:

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

Even if we are pressed by the grip of a hellish heat bordering on 40 degrees, the F.O.A.D. warmachine never stops, and as announced – in perfect timing with the scheduled date, our 5x July titles are OUT NOW and already on their way to those who pre-ordered them…
RATOS DE PORÃO “Cada dia mais sujo e agressivo / Dirty and aggressive” gatefold 2xLP, RATOS DE PORÃO “Sistemados pelo crucifa” LP, CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Life’s built on thoughts” LP, CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Frammenti di vita” LP+7” and digipack CD, DEATH MILITIA ‘Onslaught of death ’LP+CD (2nd pressing).

Yes, all pre-orders have already been sent and order statuses updated with their tracking numbers. We are also pleased to announce that the digipack CD version of CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Frammenti di vita” which was slightly delayed, is now finally available via www.scareystore.com As always all our usual distributors around the globe will be receiving stocks of these releases shortly, so if you didn’t get them directly from our store, you know who to turn to.  And.. do you think we will at least stop in August? No way! As per tradition we’ll participate with our massive booth at the San Open Air Party in Germany, and besides that we will have as many as 4 amazing releases, which we will start announcing soon. Stay tuned!

And now to go into more detail about this month’s 5x landmines:

RATOS DE PORÃO “Cada dia mais sujo e agressivo / Dirty and aggressive” Gatfeold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 343)

Official reissue of the devastating 3rd thrash opus by the undisputed godfathers of the most furious and influential Brazilian crossover HC of all eras! DOUBLE LP with both versions recorded at the time (1988): the one sung in Portuguese and the one in English released as “Dirty and aggressive”. A lethal overdose of ultra-addictive riffs, vitriolic vocals and a dizzying rhythm session. Deluxe gatefold sleeve with 24″x12″ foldout insert collecting rare photos from that era, lyrics in both languages and Igor Cavalera’s iconic rat artwork!! After two blistering fast hardcore records (“Crucificados pelo sistema” and “Descanse em paz”), Gordo and his fellow bandmates delivered this great gem of hatred and caustic criticism. This album quickly became legendary, paving the way for “Brasil”, their most acclaimed album. Fierce, powerful and greatly written, played and produced, “Cada dia mais sujo e agressivo” is an absolute must-have fo fans of godly good thrashing crossover!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard fluo-yellow mixed with blue vinyl with black splattering limited to 150 copies

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RATOS DE PORÃO “Sistemados pelo crucifa” LP (F.O.A.D. 352)

Out of print for nearly 20 years, here’s a top quality reissue of RxDxPx’s re-recorded version of their first seminal album “Crucificados pelo sistema” (1983). “Sistemados pelo crucifa” was originally recorded in 1999, mixed by Billy Anderson and released in 2001 by Alternative Tentacles and Peculio Discos. Absolutely punishing, no frills hardcore thrash from these indestructible Brazilian punk pioneers smashing eardrums since 43 years… All their early anthems revisited at neck-breaking speed + 1 exclusive bonus track!!! LP with pantone bronze laminated cover and fold-out insert with lyrics, liner notes and photos. Quoting the introduction done back in the day by Alternative Tentacles:  “this new version of Crucificados Pelo Sistema captures the rare chemistry of the current members performing the band’s classic songs. This time around, the album benefits from the technical wizardry of engineer Billy Anderson (LOGICAL NONSENSE, MELVINS, NEUROSIS), who mixed their first AT release, Carniceria Tropical (1998). RDP’s Portuguese lyrics focus on day to day life in Brazil, spotlighting political and social issues. They present a positive outlook and speak of creating a better future, while tempering their optimism with a strong hint of dark humor. Sistemados Pelo Crucifa is testimony to RDP’s enduring reign as HC champions!”

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard splatter vinyl (black on gold) to 150 copies

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CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Life’s built on thoughts (expanded)” LP (F.O.A.D. 350)

F.O.A.D. Records crosses the 350th release milestone with this deafening slab of filthy grindcore punk. More than 30 years later… official reissue of C.B.’s first full 7″ originally released in 1993 on A-Wat Records! Cripple Bastards deliver some of their most classic tunes on this debut slasher, upgrading their ability to mix their grind/noise roots with hyper-distorted ’80s punk influences. Remastered from the original 1st generation tapes and enhanced by 8 bonus out-takes from the same session.
“..the ultimate personification of unadulterated rage. 16 bursts of primitive angst. Raw, uncompromising hatred is seething from the cracks of every track. Musically, it’s homespun, basement Punk that explodes into unpredictable bursts of pure, trillion-m.p.h. Noise.” CHRIS DODGE, Flipside, 1993.   LP with silk screened art on B-side and foldout insert with lyrics.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard swamp green vinyl limited to 150 copies

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CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Frammenti di vita” LP+7″ (F.O.A.D. 012)

Back in print after more than 10 years! 14 classics of 80’s italian punk, hardcore and thrash grinded & butchered by Italy’s undisputed grindcore masters. The end result is a granitic overdose of pounding hate-fueled thrash/fastcore, ranging from out-of-control explosive fury to C.B.’s true old school hardcore roots… BULLDOZER, SCHIZO, NEGAZIONE, RAW POWER, JESTER BEAST, IMPACT, WRETCHED, NERORGASMO, DECLINO, UPSET NOISE and many more.. Reissue of the 2010 LP + a 7″ reproduction of “Frammenti di vita” ‘s first chapter (1994) remixed at Toxic Basement Studio. Front cover art by Andrei Bouzikov (Municipal Waste, Voetsek, Violator, Deadfall, Cannabis Corpse, S.O.D. etc). Special guests on the album: C.C. Muz (JESTER BEAST) playing all guitars on “Polizia una razza da estinguere”,
Pier Gonella (NECRODEATH), Ivan (SKRUIGNERS) and more!! Here’s the band’s introduction to this release: “In 1994, the German noise/grind/thrash label Ecocentric Records released a Cripple Bastards 7” entitled “Frammenti di vita” (Fragments of life), containing 6 covers of Italian hardcore punk bands from the early 1980s, grinded and butchered in our own style. For years we planned to record a definitive full length follow-up with different songs from the original EP, and this finally happened way later, in 2010. We chose a selection of classic Italian hardcore-thrash pioneers who influenced us the most in the early days and helped shape our sound, and this is also our tribute to those pioneering bands whose members have become our friends over the years.  This LP also adds as a bonus the 1994 7″ retransferred from the original reels and remixed at Toxic Basement Studios, with a much better sound than the original Dracma mix made at the time…”

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard mixed red-purple vinyl with black splattering limited to 150 copies

Digipack CD (shipping from July 24)

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DEATH MILITIA “Onslaught of death – Demo & live 1985” LP+CD **2nd pressing** (F.O.A.D. 269)

New pressing with different cover colors. Raw speed thrashin’ assault from Canada’s metal hell of 1985!! Their rare “Onslaught of death” debut demo circulated in a handful of copies now for the first time on vinyl enriched by two complete live sets recorded in Toronto, 1985… 28 tracks including a Discharge cover showing their radical hardcore influences! Quoting Chris Bailey (Infernal Majesty):  “What I remember about seeing Death Militia was a lot of broken glass and a lot of blood. And I’ll never forget the cow skull they had on stage with them”.  Sourced from the band’s tapes and specially mastered for vinyl for the most destructive sonic impact. Intense, abrasive thrash from one of the earliest bands from the insane mid 80’s Toronto scene that also spawned legends such as Razor, Sacrifice, Slaughter, Infernal Majesty and many more! LP coming with a bonus live CD and 16 page booklet full of photos, flyers, excerpts from old fanzines and more..

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard swamp green vinyl limited to 100 copies

We have just returned from the glorious 25th edition of the legendary Obscene Extreme Festival, which as expected was a complete blast, perhaps one of the best chapters ever. As pre-announced, we would focus this month mainly to bands that played at the festival, and we chose two heavyweights: RATOS DE PORÃO – indestructible pioneers of all Brazilian hardcore/punk/thrash and CRIPPLE BASTARDS – the highest and most intense expression of grind/hardcore made in Italy, from the late 80’s to the present. For both bands we decided to release two titles each, grabbing from their back-catalog.  For RxDxPx two deluxe reissues: “Cada dia mais sujo e agressivo / Dirty and aggressive” Gatefold 2xLP and “Sistemados pelo crucifa” LP, for C.B. an extended 12″ version of the classic debut single “Life’s built on thoughts” and a new version of “Frammenti di vita” on both LP+7″ and digipack CD.  In addition to these four, given the considerable demand, we have also decided to repress DEATH MILITIA “Onslaught of death – Demo & live 1985” LP+CD with different cover colors… for those not yet familiar with this band, this is a little gem of raw speed thrash from Canada’s 80s metal hell.  

So to sum it up: RATOS DE PORÃO “Cada dia mais sujo e agressivo / Dirty and aggressive” Gatfeold 2xLP, RATOS DE PORÃO “Sistemados pelo crucifa” LP, CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Life’s built on thoughts (expanded)” LP, CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Frammenti di vita” LP+7″ and DEATH MILITIA “Onslaught of death – Demo & live 1985” LP+CD (new edition) are all up for preorders via www.scareystore.com with release date set for July 23, 2024. All of these releases were premiered at OEF, so if you were there and visited the massive F.O.A.D. Records’ booth, you probably already grabbed them at the festival. As of today, they are also available for pre-sale online, so don’t miss out. As always we also offer you a ltd. bundle with diehard versions of the two RxDxPx and two C.B. LPs, for those who want to buy them in bulk.  Please note that the digipack CD version of CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Frammenti di vita” is a bit delayed so we are not putting it up for pre-sale with the other titles, it’ll be directly available on the out now date. And to close the usual two important recommendations:  1) act fast if you want to secure the colored/diehard versions to your collection, we have already sold a lot of them at OEF and they won’t last long 2) the summer season is undoubtedly one of the most hectic and busy for us as we alternate between working at festivals with our booth and the usual standard of 4-5 monthly releases and related mailorder duties. Please don’t press us with unnecessary questions about shipping date, tracking, replacement or additions of items after an order has been placed, address changes or whatever, because the stress and time we take to respond only delays our work and all the energy and good will we put into it. Please be patient and wait for your turn, you will receive your order and tracking code without problems.

And now to go into more detail about this month’s 5x landmines:

RATOS DE PORÃO “Cada dia mais sujo e agressivo / Dirty and aggressive” Gatfeold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 343)

Official reissue of the devastating 3rd thrash opus by the undisputed godfathers of the most furious and influential Brazilian crossover HC of all eras! DOUBLE LP with both versions recorded at the time (1988): the one sung in Portuguese and the one in English released as “Dirty and aggressive”. A lethal overdose of ultra-addictive riffs, vitriolic vocals and a dizzying rhythm session. Deluxe gatefold sleeve with 24″x12″ foldout insert collecting rare photos from that era, lyrics in both languages and Igor Cavalera’s iconic rat artwork!! After two blistering fast hardcore records (“Crucificados pelo sistema” and “Descanse em paz”), Gordo and his fellow bandmates delivered this great gem of hatred and caustic criticism. This album quickly became legendary, paving the way for “Brasil”, their most acclaimed album. Fierce, powerful and greatly written, played and produced, “Cada dia mais sujo e agressivo” is an absolute must-have fo fans of godly good thrashing crossover!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard fluo-yellow mixed with blue vinyl with black splattering limited to 150 copies

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RATOS DE PORÃO “Sistemados pelo crucifa” LP (F.O.A.D. 352)

Out of print for nearly 20 years, here’s a top quality reissue of RxDxPx’s re-recorded version of their first seminal album “Crucificados pelo sistema” (1983). “Sistemados pelo crucifa” was originally recorded in 1999, mixed by Billy Anderson and released in 2001 by Alternative Tentacles and Peculio Discos. Absolutely punishing, no frills hardcore thrash from these indestructible Brazilian punk pioneers smashing eardrums since 43 years… All their early anthems revisited at neck-breaking speed + 1 exclusive bonus track!!! LP with pantone bronze laminated cover and fold-out insert with lyrics, liner notes and photos. Quoting the introduction done back in the day by Alternative Tentacles:  “this new version of Crucificados Pelo Sistema captures the rare chemistry of the current members performing the band’s classic songs. This time around, the album benefits from the technical wizardry of engineer Billy Anderson (LOGICAL NONSENSE, MELVINS, NEUROSIS), who mixed their first AT release, Carniceria Tropical (1998). RDP’s Portuguese lyrics focus on day to day life in Brazil, spotlighting political and social issues. They present a positive outlook and speak of creating a better future, while tempering their optimism with a strong hint of dark humor. Sistemados Pelo Crucifa is testimony to RDP’s enduring reign as HC champions!”

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 350 copies

Diehard splatter vinyl (black on gold) to 150 copies

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CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Life’s built on thoughts (expanded)” LP (F.O.A.D. 350)

F.O.A.D. Records crosses the 350th release milestone with this deafening slab of filthy grindcore punk. More than 30 years later… official reissue of C.B.’s first full 7″ originally released in 1993 on A-Wat Records! Cripple Bastards deliver some of their most classic tunes on this debut slasher, upgrading their ability to mix their grind/noise roots with hyper-distorted ’80s punk influences. Remastered from the original 1st generation tapes and enhanced by 8 bonus out-takes from the same session.
“..the ultimate personification of unadulterated rage. 16 bursts of primitive angst. Raw, uncompromising hatred is seething from the cracks of every track. Musically, it’s homespun, basement Punk that explodes into unpredictable bursts of pure, trillion-m.p.h. Noise.” CHRIS DODGE, Flipside, 1993.   LP with silk screened art on B-side and foldout insert with lyrics.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard swamp green vinyl limited to 150 copies

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CRIPPLE BASTARDS “Frammenti di vita” LP+7″ (F.O.A.D. 012)

Back in print after more than 10 years! 14 classics of 80’s italian punk, hardcore and thrash grinded & butchered by Italy’s undisputed grindcore masters. The end result is a granitic overdose of pounding hate-fueled thrash/fastcore, ranging from out-of-control explosive fury to C.B.’s true old school hardcore roots… BULLDOZER, SCHIZO, NEGAZIONE, RAW POWER, JESTER BEAST, IMPACT, WRETCHED, NERORGASMO, DECLINO, UPSET NOISE and many more.. Reissue of the 2010 LP + a 7″ reproduction of “Frammenti di vita” ‘s first chapter (1994) remixed at Toxic Basement Studio. Front cover art by Andrei Bouzikov (Municipal Waste, Voetsek, Violator, Deadfall, Cannabis Corpse, S.O.D. etc). Special guests on the album: C.C. Muz (JESTER BEAST) playing all guitars on “Polizia una razza da estinguere”,
Pier Gonella (NECRODEATH), Ivan (SKRUIGNERS) and more!! Here’s the band’s introduction to this release: “In 1994, the German noise/grind/thrash label Ecocentric Records released a Cripple Bastards 7” entitled “Frammenti di vita” (Fragments of life), containing 6 covers of Italian hardcore punk bands from the early 1980s, grinded and butchered in our own style. For years we planned to record a definitive full length follow-up with different songs from the original EP, and this finally happened way later, in 2010. We chose a selection of classic Italian hardcore-thrash pioneers who influenced us the most in the early days and helped shape our sound, and this is also our tribute to those pioneering bands whose members have become our friends over the years.  This LP also adds as a bonus the 1994 7″ retransferred from the original reels and remixed at Toxic Basement Studios, with a much better sound than the original Dracma mix made at the time…”

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies

Diehard mixed red-purple vinyl with black splattering limited to 150 copies

Digipack CD (shipping from July 24)

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DEATH MILITIA “Onslaught of death – Demo & live 1985” LP+CD **2nd pressing** (F.O.A.D. 269)

New pressing with different cover colors. Raw speed thrashin’ assault from Canada’s metal hell of 1985!! Their rare “Onslaught of death” debut demo circulated in a handful of copies now for the first time on vinyl enriched by two complete live sets recorded in Toronto, 1985… 28 tracks including a Discharge cover showing their radical hardcore influences! Quoting Chris Bailey (Infernal Majesty):  “What I remember about seeing Death Militia was a lot of broken glass and a lot of blood. And I’ll never forget the cow skull they had on stage with them”.  Sourced from the band’s tapes and specially mastered for vinyl for the most destructive sonic impact. Intense, abrasive thrash from one of the earliest bands from the insane mid 80’s Toronto scene that also spawned legends such as Razor, Sacrifice, Slaughter, Infernal Majesty and many more! LP coming with a bonus live CD and 16 page booklet full of photos, flyers, excerpts from old fanzines and more..

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard swamp green vinyl limited to 100 copies