Another month totally focused on the most furious and bloody thrash is in the books! There’s not much to add.. as we had announced, the heavy artillery we have launched for this April 2026 consists of: DORSAL ATLANTICA “Antes do fim – 40th anniversary edition” trifold LP and “Dividir & conquistar” gatefold LP, LORD CRUCIFIER “Cataclism” gatefold LP, SCHIZO “Before the collapse 1985-1987” gatefold LP+7”+CD (2nd pressing), FANTOM “Lucifer jelenj meg!” LP (new version). They’re all out now and available at www.scareystore.com
There are still few copies of the limited bundle available but they are running low very quickly, so act fast!

All preorders have been shipped and tracking nr’s updated, most of our wholesale distributors have these new titles coming in, so as we always say, if you are waiting to pick it up from your local dealer of choice, you know where to get it from. Next month changes course completely and will be focused on the purest and most rabid hardcore, with no less than 5 releases, 4 x crucial classics from the USA and a new album from a Finnish band. Stay tuned!

Here are a few more details about each title: 

DORSAL ATLANTICA “Antes do fim – 40th anniversary edition” Trifold LP (F.O.A.D. 408)

Raw and angry Brazilian thrash classic that blends the best elements of early South American metal and hardcore. Formed in 1982, DORSAL ATLANTICA is one of the oldest and most distinctive acts on the Brazilian metal scene. Their style helped shape a sound of fury and energy and influenced the entire death-thrash scene that would follow!! Deluxe edition with trifold jacket and ultra exhaustive 24-page booklet with photos, flyers, liner notes and excerpts from old mags and fanzines and A2-sized poster. Highly recommended if you also like early SEPULTURA, MUTILATOR, RATOS DE PORAO, LOBOTOMIA, HOLOCAUSTO and raw Cogumelo-era thrash!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard marbled vinyl (white with red streaks) limited to 100 copies 

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DORSAL ATLANTICA “Dividir & conquistar” Gatefold LP  (F.O.A.D. 409)

Deluxe reissue of this absolute Brazilian thrash masterpiece originally released in 1988! This album showcases the band’s evolution from the radical crossover-thrash vibe of their previous masterpiece “Antes do fim” (1986) to a solid and rapid thrash outburst with a progressive approach all its own. Special edition remastered from the original reels, packaged in a gatefold sleeve including 24-page booklet with photos, flyers, liner notes and excerpts from old mags and fanzines.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard marbled vinyl (orange with blue streaks) limited to 100 copies 

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LORD CRUCIFIER “Cataclism” Gatefold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 414)

18-track collection of pure psychotic thrash metal (or “psychic metal” as the band itself called it) by these Italian maniacs who moved to England in the 1980s. Includes the 3 demo tapes “Cataclism” (1985), “Myra’s Tape” (1987), “Who Do You Trust” (1989) and an unreleased 3-track reh/demo (1990) all fully remastered at Toxic Basement Studio… showing the band’s evolution from raw and dark thrash with a Venom/Celtic Frost vibe to a totally original and intricate style all of their own, based on speed, psychotic riffs and rage! Gatefold LP with a precious 24-page booklet (full color) designed by the Metalchemist himself Rich M. Walker, collecting photos, flyers, scans of the original tapes and excerpts from mags and fanzines.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard marbled vinyl (toxic green mixed with black) limited to 100 copies 

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SCHIZO “Before the collapse 1985-87” LP+7″+CD (F.O.A.D. 101)

New version with a cover and insert in different colors than the previous edition. The most exhaustive SCHIZO demo collection you can dream of. One LP, one 7″ inch and one CD all in one package, housed in a thick gatefold sleeve with a poster-sized foldout insert full of rare photos, and ‘zine excerpts.. a true work of heart just like every F.O.A.D. release!  This collection compiles all the band’s recordings before their killer “Main frame collapse” debut full length (1989), 20 songs of what was with no doubt one of the most deranged, fast and original extreme metal acts in the 80s Italian panorama.  If you also count in the early stuff by their brothers-in-mayhem Necrodeath, these were the first examples of hyper-speed driven death/thrash from Italy, that in more simple words equals “the first blast beats to ever land on the Italian Metal territories”.  Here you get their complete “T.T.U.T.T.K. [Thrash The Unthrashable, Thrash To Kill]” Demo 1985, “TOTAL SCHIZOPHRENIA” Demo 1986, “M.F.C. [Main Frame Collapse Demo]” 1987 and as bonus an ultra obscure “Private rehearsal tape – May 31, 1985” with completely unreleased tracks!  All these treasures mastered from the best sounding 1st generation sources provided and approved by the band..  This monsterwork portrays in the most effective way the band’s evolution from their nihilistic thrashing hardcore roots to the sadistic nerve ripping sonic torment of their cult “Total schizophrenia” Demo (mentioned by Max Cavalera as one of the reasons why he choose “Schizophrenia” as title for Sepultura’s 2nd masterpiece).  Fans of ultra fast blasting thrash a la Wehrmacht, early Sadus, Merciless, Sarcofago.. this is a must have!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard nuclear sunset marbled vinyl limited to 100 copies

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FANTOM “Lucifer jelenj meg! + Rehearsals 1987” LP *new edition* (F.O.A.D. 151)

Remastered by Patrick Engel! New upgraded version of this pioneering Hungarian thrashin’ black metal horde,  even darker and more wicked than Tormentor. Official reissue of their classic 1987 demo “Lucifer jelenj meg!” + 7 extra tracks from a rare session (1987) that was not included in our previous vinyl edition from 2016.  Re-transferred from a lost’n’found tape (the best sounding one in existence!!) and meticulously remastered for vinyl by the wizard of evil sounds Patrick Engel at Temple Of Disharmony!! FANTOM’s influences ranged from bands such as Bathory, Possessed, Hellhammer, Venom and Slayer… their song-writing was simple and direct but extremely distinctive, oozing of a unique atmosphere of malevolence and obscurity.  Silver laminated LP with 2 inserts including lyrics, rare photos and original artworks.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard sulfur yellow mixed with gray vinyl limited to 100 copies

After a month entirely dedicated to what has become a true tradition in our catalog – Japanese hardcore, it was time to remind ourselves that this year marks the 40th anniversary of F.O.A.D. Records, and that called for a return to our roots. The label was founded at a time when metal and hardcore went hand in hand, and the first crossover and thrashcore fusions were taking shape.. a blend that, over time, has inspired countless bands and speed obsessed generations. What we’ve prepared for you this month is essentially a THRASH month, but we’re talking about thrash in the F.O.A.D. mentality – that is, rooted in that hellish metal punk cauldron of the 1980s. In fact, all 5x releases this month date back to that golden era.

From Brazil, we have the two debut albums (1986-1988) by the legends DORSAL ATLANTICA, here in the most deluxe and meticulously crafted reissues you’ve ever seen… then, moving to Italy – specifically Sicily – we have the insane collection of demos/early works by SCHIZO, a second pressing with updated graphics, and.. still “partially” in Italy, a phenomenal band that moved to the UK in the ’80s to give birth to a psychotic and highly original thrash blend, LORD CRUCIFIER, and to top it all off, we have a new edition of the Hungarian horde FANTOM, remastered from a recently found new master – the best sounding ever, featuring unreleased bonus rehearsal tracks (1987) and a meticulous mastering by the wizard Patrick Engel that makes it sound years better than any version you’ve heard before. So, to sum up, this month’s thrash overdose consists of: DORSAL ATLANTICA “Antes do fim – 40th anniversary edition” trifold LP and “Dividir & conquistar” Gatefold LP, LORD CRUCIFIER “Cataclism” Gatefold 2xLP, SCHIZO “Before the collapse 1985-87” LP+7″+CD, FANTOM “Lucifer jelenj meg! + Rehearsals 1987” LP. They are all available for pre-order at www.scareystore.com.  As always, you can also find a limited-edition bundle that includes all 5 diehard marbled vinyl versions, for those who want to buy them all at once at a discounted price.  The bundle will be available at our discretion, we usually remove it once pre-orders close, so don’t miss out! And now, the usual reminders we give you every time: 1) Please try not to overwhelm us with requests that could cause stress, such as last-minute additions to orders already placed, changes to your address or payment method, tracking numbers before the release date (that is set for April 16th), and so on… 2) Please be patient and give us time to pack and ship your orders. 3) Don’t wait too long to purchase the diehard editions, as they’re the first to sell out.

Here are a few more details about each title: 

DORSAL ATLANTICA “Antes do fim – 40th anniversary edition” Trifold LP (F.O.A.D. 408)

Raw and angry Brazilian thrash classic that blends the best elements of early South American metal and hardcore. Formed in 1982, DORSAL ATLANTICA is one of the oldest and most distinctive acts on the Brazilian metal scene. Their style helped shape a sound of fury and energy and influenced the entire death-thrash scene that would follow!! Deluxe edition with trifold jacket and ultra exhaustive 24-page booklet with photos, flyers, liner notes and excerpts from old mags and fanzines and A2-sized poster. Highly recommended if you also like early SEPULTURA, MUTILATOR, RATOS DE PORAO, LOBOTOMIA, HOLOCAUSTO and raw Cogumelo-era thrash!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard marbled vinyl (white with red streaks) limited to 100 copies 

–

DORSAL ATLANTICA “Dividir & conquistar” Gatefold LP  (F.O.A.D. 409)

Deluxe reissue of this absolute Brazilian thrash masterpiece originally released in 1988! This album showcases the band’s evolution from the radical crossover-thrash vibe of their previous masterpiece “Antes do fim” (1986) to a solid and rapid thrash outburst with a progressive approach all its own. Special edition remastered from the original reels, packaged in a gatefold sleeve including 24-page booklet with photos, flyers, liner notes and excerpts from old mags and fanzines.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard marbled vinyl (orange with blue streaks) limited to 100 copies 

–

LORD CRUCIFIER “Cataclism” Gatefold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 414)

18-track collection of pure psychotic thrash metal (or “psychic metal” as the band itself called it) by these Italian maniacs who moved to England in the 1980s. Includes the 3 demo tapes “Cataclism” (1985), “Myra’s Tape” (1987), “Who Do You Trust” (1989) and an unreleased 3-track reh/demo (1990) all fully remastered at Toxic Basement Studio… showing the band’s evolution from raw and dark thrash with a Venom/Celtic Frost vibe to a totally original and intricate style all of their own, based on speed, psychotic riffs and rage! Gatefold LP with a precious 24-page booklet (full color) designed by the Metalchemist himself Rich M. Walker, collecting photos, flyers, scans of the original tapes and excerpts from mags and fanzines.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard marbled vinyl (toxic green mixed with black) limited to 100 copies 

–

SCHIZO “Before the collapse 1985-87” LP+7″+CD (F.O.A.D. 101)

New version with a cover and insert in different colors than the previous edition. The most exhaustive SCHIZO demo collection you can dream of. One LP, one 7″ inch and one CD all in one package, housed in a thick gatefold sleeve with a poster-sized foldout insert full of rare photos, and ‘zine excerpts.. a true work of heart just like every F.O.A.D. release!  This collection compiles all the band’s recordings before their killer “Main frame collapse” debut full length (1989), 20 songs of what was with no doubt one of the most deranged, fast and original extreme metal acts in the 80s Italian panorama.  If you also count in the early stuff by their brothers-in-mayhem Necrodeath, these were the first examples of hyper-speed driven death/thrash from Italy, that in more simple words equals “the first blast beats to ever land on the Italian Metal territories”.  Here you get their complete “T.T.U.T.T.K. [Thrash The Unthrashable, Thrash To Kill]” Demo 1985, “TOTAL SCHIZOPHRENIA” Demo 1986, “M.F.C. [Main Frame Collapse Demo]” 1987 and as bonus an ultra obscure “Private rehearsal tape – May 31, 1985” with completely unreleased tracks!  All these treasures mastered from the best sounding 1st generation sources provided and approved by the band..  This monsterwork portrays in the most effective way the band’s evolution from their nihilistic thrashing hardcore roots to the sadistic nerve ripping sonic torment of their cult “Total schizophrenia” Demo (mentioned by Max Cavalera as one of the reasons why he choose “Schizophrenia” as title for Sepultura’s 2nd masterpiece).  Fans of ultra fast blasting thrash a la Wehrmacht, early Sadus, Merciless, Sarcofago.. this is a must have!

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard nuclear sunset marbled vinyl limited to 100 copies

–

FANTOM “Lucifer jelenj meg! + Rehearsals 1987” LP *new edition* (F.O.A.D. 151)

Remastered by Patrick Engel! New upgraded version of this pioneering Hungarian thrashin’ black metal horde,  even darker and more wicked than Tormentor. Official reissue of their classic 1987 demo “Lucifer jelenj meg!” + 7 extra tracks from a rare session (1987) that was not included in our previous vinyl edition from 2016.  Re-transferred from a lost’n’found tape (the best sounding one in existence!!) and meticulously remastered for vinyl by the wizard of evil sounds Patrick Engel at Temple Of Disharmony!! FANTOM’s influences ranged from bands such as Bathory, Possessed, Hellhammer, Venom and Slayer… their song-writing was simple and direct but extremely distinctive, oozing of a unique atmosphere of malevolence and obscurity.  Silver laminated LP with 2 inserts including lyrics, rare photos and original artworks.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

Diehard sulfur yellow mixed with gray vinyl limited to 100 copies

We’re just back from the many summer festivals that we have attended with our FOAD booth armed to the teeth with thousands of records and here we are ready to announce our double thrashing assault for August. As previously announced, this time we have picked two great East European bands that deserved the proper vinyl treatment to enhance their classic recordings. Hailing from Hungary and Croatia, it’s time to introduce you to FANTOM with their legendary “Lucifer jelenj meg!” demo for the first time on LP with some extra rare rehearsals 1987 and DEVASTATION with their thrashing bomb “The possibility of life’s destruction” LP also including a bonus CD. Both releases are OUT NOW on FOAD Records, strictly limited to 300 copies! All your preorders will be shipped starting from tomorrow. NOTE: due to a mistake of the pressing plant, the diehard edition of FANTOM was pressed on dark green vinyl instead of piss yellow as originally planned. So don’t be surprised if you expected a yellow copy and you’ll get it on green, there are no yellow copies of this at all. Act fast for these colored vinyl versions as there aren’t many left.

More in detail about each release:

FANTOM “Lucifer jeleni meg! + Rehearsals 1987” LP (F.O.A.D. 151)

Although Tormentor is said to be the classic Hungarian black metal band, there was an even more evil entity lurking in the darkness of the Magyar infernal circles: FANTOM. This shortly lived horde was probably one of the best East European’s answers to Bathory and represented the ancient feeling of Black Metal in music just as in lyrics: only gruesome melodies and Satanic invocations can be found here. 31 years later, their ominous “Lucifer Jelenj Meg” demotape 1987 comes back to light for the first time on vinyl enriched by rare rehearsals from the same era, remastered from the best sounding sources provided by Metal Or Die Records, a Hungarian label that over time has been strongly committed to keeping the kvlt of this underground Metal icon alive.

FANTOM‘s influences ranged from bands such as Bathory, Possessed, Hellhammer, Venom and Slayer, their song-writing was simple and direct but extremely distinctive, oozing of a unique atmosphere of malevolence and obscurity.  Highly recommended to the true maniacs of old school Black/Death Metal delivered with passion and sincerity.  Comes with 2 inserts including lyrics, rare photos and original artworks.

Click HERE for the teaser.

Available in two different versions:

Die-hard edition on dark green vinyl strictly limited to 100 copies

Black vinyl version, limited to 200 copies

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DEVASTATION “The possibility of life’s destruction” LP + CD (F.O.A.D. 153)

Emerging from the ever influential and colorful Yugo 80’s underground, DEVASTATION were one of the first Thrash Metal bands from Yugoslavia (among Evil Blood, Witchcraft, Heller, Bloodbath, Bombarder and few more). Their style was a scorching Speed/Thrash aggression, think of early Voivod and Onslaught with HC/Punk influences (as a matter of fact they covered bands like Discharge and S.O.D.). The band recorded two demo tapes before the end of the eighties and appeared on some Balkanian and European fanzines getting an excellent feedback. Later on they changed their name to Devastator, and finally in the nineties into Hatröss. With this new name they recorded some studio works that were released as a cassette in 1993. This release highlights their best demo, “The possibility of life’s destruction” (1989) here appearing for the first time on vinyl, remastered from the original reels for the best possible sonic impact… and to make it more complete and interesting we also added a CD including Devastation’s 1st demo “The upcoming mayhem” (1987) and the two Hatröss demos.

With this new release done in friendly collaboration with ultimate Croatian underground diggers team/label “Guranje S Litice” and original band members, all the studio material by both bands are being combined on one release for the first time. And there’s more… after few years of research we managed to track down the original 80’s  illustrator of several Metal and HC bands from Yugoslavia Amir O. from Croatia who provided a special unreleased artwork made the same year the demo was recorded… 1989! Most grindcore and underground freaks will remember his epic artworks for the early vinyl releases by Buka and Patareni, from the same era. Finally unleashed this killing Thrash Metal gem is a must for all past and future headbanging collectors! Includes a 12 page booklet with extensive liner notes, photos, zine excerpts and a lot more!!

Click HERE for the teaser.

Available in two different versions:

Die-hard edition on smoky transparent green vinyl strictly limited to 100 copies

Black vinyl version, limited to 200 copies

It’s one of the hottest summers on record here in Italy and the temperature in our warehouses is nothing short of hallucinatory! But this is no reason for us to stop and chill out on the seaside, our suicidal mission of unearthing rare and obscure treasures from the underground meanders never ends!  And for this month we decided to redirect our viewfinder towards the Metal side of F.O.A.D., picking two great East European bands that deserved the proper vinyl treatment to enhance their classic recordings. Hailing from Hungary and Croatia, it’s time to introduce you to FANTOM with their legendary “Lucifer jelenj meg!” demo for the first time on LP with some extra rare rehearsals 1987 and DEVASTATION with their thrashing bomb “The possibility of life’s destruction” LP also including a bonus CD. Both releases are limited to 300 copies, first 100 on diehard colored vinyl, so we strongly recommend you to act fast, they won’t last for long…

So to summarize things…: FANTOM “Lucifer jeleni meg! + Rehearsals 1987” LP and DEVASTATION “The possibility of life’s destruction” LP+CD are available on preorder!!

More in detail about each release:

FANTOM “Lucifer jeleni meg! + Rehearsals 1987” LP (F.O.A.D. 151)

Although Tormentor is said to be the classic Hungarian black metal band, there was an even more evil entity lurking in the darkness of the Magyar infernal circles: FANTOM. This shortly lived horde was probably one of the best East European’s answers to Bathory and represented the ancient feeling of Black Metal in music just as in lyrics: only gruesome melodies and Satanic invocations can be found here. 31 years later, their ominous “Lucifer Jelenj Meg” demotape 1987 comes back to light for the first time on vinyl enriched by rare rehearsals from the same era, remastered from the best sounding sources provided by Metal Or Die Records, a Hungarian label that over time has been strongly committed to keeping the kvlt of this underground Metal icon alive.

FANTOM‘s influences ranged from bands such as Bathory, Possessed, Hellhammer, Venom and Slayer, their song-writing was simple and direct but extremely distinctive, oozing of a unique atmosphere of malevolence and obscurity.  Highly recommended to the true maniacs of old school Black/Death Metal delivered with passion and sincerity.  Comes with 2 inserts including lyrics, rare photos and original artworks.

Click HERE for the teaser.

Available in two different versions:

Die-hard edition on smoky yellowish vinyl strictly limited to 100 copies

Black vinyl version, limited to 200 copies

==================

DEVASTATION “The possibility of life’s destruction” LP + CD (F.O.A.D. 153)

Emerging from the ever influential and colorful Yugo 80’s underground, DEVASTATION were one of the first Thrash Metal bands from Yugoslavia (among Evil Blood, Witchcraft, Heller, Bloodbath, Bombarder and few more). Their style was a scorching Speed/Thrash aggression, think of early Voivod and Onslaught with HC/Punk influences (as a matter of fact they covered bands like Discharge and S.O.D.). The band recorded two demo tapes before the end of the eighties and appeared on some Balkanian and European fanzines getting an excellent feedback. Later on they changed their name to Devastator, and finally in the nineties into Hatröss. With this new name they recorded some studio works that were released as a cassette in 1993. This release highlights their best demo, “The possibility of life’s destruction” (1989) here appearing for the first time on vinyl, remastered from the original reels for the best possible sonic impact… and to make it more complete and interesting we also added a CD including Devastation’s 1st demo “The upcoming mayhem” (1987) and the two Hatröss demos.

With this new release done in friendly collaboration with ultimate Croatian underground diggers team/label “Guranje S Litice” and original band members, all the studio material by both bands are being combined on one release for the first time. And there’s more… after few years of research we managed to track down the original 80’s  illustrator of several Metal and HC bands from Yugoslavia Amir O. from Croatia who provided a special unreleased artwork made the same year the demo was recorded… 1989! Most grindcore and underground freaks will remember his epic artworks for the early vinyl releases by Buka and Patareni, from the same era. Finally unleashed this killing Thrash Metal gem is a must for all past and future headbanging collectors! Includes a 12 page booklet with extensive liner notes, photos, zine excerpts and a lot more!!

Click HERE for the teaser.

Available in two different versions:

Die-hard edition on smoky transparent green vinyl strictly limited to 100 copies

Black vinyl version, limited to 200 copies