As you might have expected, July on F.O.A.D. Records equals total ear-deafening grind/noise! It’s the month of the Obscene Extreme Festival and our releases are designed especially for this fantastic event, which we have been attending since the very first edition and which has always seen the massive F.O.A.D. booth soaring in the special area dedicated to all extreme distros and labels. For this month we have outdone ourselves again, preparing no less than 5 releases that will delight any maniac of the most annihilating and disgusting sounds.  First and foremost we have the colossal anthology collection of the Swiss masters FEAR OF GOD, which for a number of reasons has been in the works for a good 15 years (!!)… a mammoth work that collects all their existing recordings + a DVD with 6 shows filmed at the time, all packaged inside a hard cover book, of the same deluxe format we adopted for DISCHARGE “Noise not music”.  Next to such an important milestone in the history of anti-music, we thought of adding two more chapters to our effort in reissuing the entire discography of Sweden’s legendary gore-grinders REGURGITATE… it’s the turn of “Sickening bliss” and “Deviant”.And to draw from the current grindcore scene – you will also find the newest album by our Japanese friends KANDARIVAS, a true bulldozer of blasting grind/deathcore with their unique imprint drawing from traditional taiko sounds and their attachment to the legendary Kanda shrine in Tokyo.  Finally, by popular demand-we also add a new pressing of DISHARMONIC ORCHESTRA’s “Repulsive overtones? 1988-1989” Gatefeld 2xLP+CD (with different cover and booklet colors than the first edition), these Austrian death/grind pioneers will perform on the OEF stage, make sure to check them out!

So, to recap – this grinding July on F.O.A.D. Records consists of: FEAR OF GOD “All your fears” Book + 3xCD + DVD set, REGURGITATE “Sickening bliss” LP/MC and “Deviant LP/MC, KANDARIVAS ”Rhythms of obliteration“ LP, DISHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ”Repulsive overtones? 1988-1989″ Gatefeld 2xLP+CD (2nd pressing)… all 5 are available for pre-order via www.scareystore.com  As always we have also come up with limited bundles for those who want to grab these new releases all together at a discounted price, and a bundle with 5x REGURGITATE tapes. Usual recommendations: hurry up if you want to secure the splatter-colored diehard versions and don’t bombard us with requests like order substitutions, address changes, etc..  Of course if you are planning to come to Obscene Extreme Festival you can contact us to reserve and pick up titles directly at the F.O.A.D. booth, and even if you don’t want to book anything we are very pleased if you stop by and visit us!

And now, here are the detailed descriptions of this month’s 5x hell-blasting nightmares:

FEAR OF GOD “All your fears” Book + 3xCD + DVD set (F.O.A.D. 240)

The ultimate, ultra-complete FEAR OF GOD discography 1987-1988..  325 TRACKS! In the works for over 15 years, this monster is the most detailed and maniacally assembled F.O.G. anthology you can dream of, sourced from Erich Keller’s archival masters, studied in minute detail, restored and mastered through a very long process. An uncompromising manifesto of pioneering NOISECORE, in its wildest and most relentless form… a tour de force based on unparalleled relentless brutality, with the most destructive growls ever heard on this planet, blast-beats at extremely high speed – no triggers, no overdubs and with inhuman, ear-damaging levels of distortion. Includes all their recorded work, from the legendary 21-song EP (1988) to “As statues fell” 12″ with bonus tracks, all demos, rehearsals, unreleased cuts, live recordings, and the infamous LA jam session with INFEST for the first time in its entirety!!
Bonus DVD with 6 complete 1987-1988 shows captured on video, some of which have never been seen to date. This 3xCD + DVD set is encased in a deluxe 56-page hardcover book that collects all F.O.G.’s existing photos, flyers, scans of their discography, liner notes by Erich Keller and much more.. A total must for every noise maniac!

Watch the trailer HERE

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REGURGITATE “Sickening bliss” LP / MC (F.O.A.D. 349)

“Sickening bliss” is the final album by Regurgitate, released in 2006, now finally back on vinyl and for the first time ever also on cassette tape! 26 tracks of bludgeoning bowel-erupting insanity… Sounding like the perfect compendium of their whole career, this album is a gory stream of awesome riffing, laid over belligerent drums and topped by ominous ghoulish vocals. This is goregrind as it should be! No room to breathe, just plain, unadulterated and inhuman brutality!! LP with printed inner sleeve. MC with two sided Jcard and pro-printed tape (black print on bone white shell).

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Diehard gutrot hogfrenzy splatter vinyl (pink blended with yellow + blood red splattering) limited to 200 copies

Solid black vinyl limited to 300 copies

Cassette tape limited to 100 copies

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REGURGITATE “Deviant” gatefold LP / MC (F.O.A.D. 348)

Originally released in 2003 by Relapse Records, “Deviant” is a monolith of 27 boneshaking grinding shots, delivered with Regurgitate’s trademark merciless brutality. Incorporating a touch of Swedish ultracore, Regurgitate made their riffs tighter and vocals focused primarily on raw screams rather than gurgling growls. The result is an album that sounds 100% Regurgitate while coming out fresh and renewed, supported by the impeccable production of Soundlab’s mastermind Mieszko Talarczyk (RIP). Memorable, fast and inspired, “Deviant” is a 32 minute splatter feast that will leave you asking for more… blood!! LP housed in a super-thick gatefold sleeve. MC with two sided Jcard and pro-printed tape (white print on marbled black shell).

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Diehard reeking hellhole splatter vinyl (rotten green-yellowish mixed with blood red) limited to 200 copies.

Solid black vinyl limited to 300 copies

Cassette tape limited to 100 copies

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KANDARIVAS “Rhythms of obliteration” LP (F.O.A.D. 395)

Fueled by the invincible energy of Tokyo’s ancient Kanda shrine, KANDARIVAS combine the best tactics of old-school grindcore with a face hammering death/hardcore vibe and traditional elements that spring from the very heartbeat of Japan’s legendary taiko drums. Enhanced by a surprisingly powerful production, “Rhythms of obliteration” reaches the peak of Kandarivas with a high-impact sound that does justice to the uinqueness of a band that shatters all aural boundaries. After several EPs and splits, KANDARIVAS with this debut full length keep on their patch marching at their own insane (blast) beat, unleashing another obliterating storm of fury and creativity!! Come with insert including lyrics and photos.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Diehard marbled blue vinyl limited to 100 copies

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

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DISHARMONIC ORCHESTRA “Repulsive overtones? 1988-1989” Gatefeld 2xLP+CD (F.O.A.D. 280)
 2nd pressing

New pressing with different colors on the artwork-layout.  Housed in a thick gatefold jacket including bonus CD and full colored booklet…
The most exhaustive collection of early grinding works from this Austrian extreme metal legend! The roots of DISHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, everything they recorded before their classic debut album “Expositionsprophylaxe”.
43 songs – over 100 minutes of music compiling the following works:
– Split LP with Pungent Stench (1989)
– “Successive substitution” 7″ (1989)
– “Requiem for the forest” Demo (1988)
– “The unequalled visual response mechanism” Demo (1988)
– Rehearsal/Demo 1988
– bonus private rehearsal 1988 (totally unreleased!)
Grindcore inspired death metal in their own highly original style, blending angular, dissonant riffs with a unique rhythmic approach. From the very early demos and rehearsals showing the early steps in their inclination to channel heavy, lilting sounds in a deadly blender of hardcore edginess to the bone-crushing split LP and 1st EP recordings perfectly fitting the late ’80s Nuclear Blast death/grind panorama with cult bands such as Righteous Pigs, Defecation, Atrocity, Disastrous Murmur and Pungent Stench…  Ripped from the band’s archival sources and remastered at Toxic Basement Studio for the most deafening sonic impact.

Watch the trailer HERE

Available in the following versions:

Diehard splatter vinyl (black on blue) limited to 100 copies

Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies

..and here we are at the official release date for what has been our umpteenth month focused on grind/noisecore, in perfect time with our schedule. Most pre-orders have already been shipped and you should have received tracking updates from our shipping service, a small part left will be sent in the next few days. Beware because the diehard colored vinyl versions are almost gone (approx. 10-20 copies of each left) and therefore if you haven’t already done so, we advise you to act fast if you want to secure them on your collection’s shelves, because they’ll soon run out

OK, we won’t dwell on long introductions, we just need to tell you that SORE THROAT “Starving wolves stand & fight” LP and “Never mind the napalm” LP, KANDARIVAS “Blood death surgical” LP, PUTREFACTION SETS IN “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm” LP and FEAR OF GOD “s/t 21 song EP” Tape are out now on F.O.A.D. records. Keep an eye on our sites because next month there will be another 5 release blast again and as you well know we always close in December with a bang, so stay tuned!

More details on this month’s 5 records:

SORE THROAT “Starving wolves stand & fight” LP (F.O.A.D. 272)

The return of UK’s horrendous noise/hardcore disgrace after more than 3 decades! Back with a bang after a 33-year silence to provide an antidote to the sheeplike compliance of reactionary “revolutionaries” crying “not in my name” while simultaneously doing as their glorious leaders dictate, SORE THROAT has downed tools, picked up their instruments again, and decided to start a fight with every one of the suckers who got sucked in to the narrative. Written and recorded in one afternoon and delivering 21 brand new high velocity caustic hardcore attacks (and 1 long experimental toe tapper), “STARVING WOLVES STAND & FIGHT” is pressed on glorious 12 inches of non-vegan vinyl (Soon to be outlawed by Supreme leader Schwab) and comes with a full colour poster made from a tree. Better to be deafened by noise, than blinded by lies! Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 350 copies

Diehard green vinyl ltd to 150 copies

Test pressing

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SORE THROAT “Never mind the napalm” Gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 274)

..their classic third album back on vinyl after more than 3 decades in a restyled expanded version with extra contents! 81 tracks of system smashing, horrendous aural butchery from the undisputed lords of the most deafening cyder-wrecked noisecore punk ever conceived on British soil. Just like the original version, it starts off with the ultra-legendary “Death to capitalist Hardcore” 45 song EP (1988) and continues with 2 sessions recorded in 1989 showing them combine short detonating bursts with some solid HC ragers devoted to the Discharge/early Scandicore formula and also inevitably reminescent of DOOM, with whom ST shared 2 members. This special edition also adds their “Noise annoys” Demo 1988 and rare live tracks from 1987. Comes in a thick gatefold jacket with a 12″x12″ four page insert featuring extensive liner notes by Rich Militia. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 350 copies

Diehard blue vinyl ltd to 150 copies

Test pressing

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KANDARIVAS “Blood surgical death” LP (F.O.A.D. 271)

“This album was created on the frontlines of the medical systems collapse fighting Covid-19”. After their debut smasher “Grind surgical shrine” and a few demos, singles and split releases, here’s the definitive consecration of this new grind revelation from Kanda, Tokyo! 13 tracks of punishing fierce grindcore combined with Japanese tribal/experimental breakdowns and the use of ancient traditional instruments, creating a unique psychotic sound all of its own. Founding guitarist/singer Tomoki works as a general thoracic surgeon and donated his own blood for the cover art of this album!! FOR THE FIRST TIME ON VINYL, with a special blood-drenched packaging including OBI strip (with a quote written by Ishiya Death Side/Forward), foldout insert and PVC sticker. Recommended if you also like Unholy Grave, Excreteass, Terrorizer and Macabre. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 200 copies

Diehard swirl blood red vinyl ltd to 100 copies

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PUTREFACTION SETS IN “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm” LP (F.O.A.D. 273) 

Debut full length of this old school pathological gore/grind surgeon squad formed by an international all star line-up of grindcore veterans!
Urban Skytt (Regurgitate, General Surgery, Nasum, Crematory), Anderson Oliveira (Expurgo), Philipe Belisário (Expurgo), Glenn Sykes (Regurgitate, General Surgery, Malformity) and André Luiz (Lymphatic Phlegm, Neuro-Visceral Exhumation, Offal).
if you enjoyed FOAD’s previous foray into forensic gore territories with the Sick Sinus Syndrome LP released some time ago, this one will make your day because it’s equally insane and rotten-to-the-core, enhanced by a pulpy, old fashioned production capturing the true essence and morbosity of the genre.  14 tracks of putrefactive gory grind in pure late 80’s to early 90’s tradition, for fans of early Carcass, Dead Infection and Regurgitate!!Comes with lyrics insert and A2 poster. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 250 copies

Diehard putrid deliquescent splatter vinyl limited to 150 copies

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FEAR OF GOD “s/t 21 song EP” Tape  (F.O.A.D. on tape #23)

Almost 35 years ago this milestone of sheer brutality was originally released on 7″ by Temple Of Love Records and now it’s back in stock for the first time on cassette tape, limited to 100 pieces. Call it Noisecore, Grind, whatthefuckcore..  this 21 track destroyer still stands as one of the best records ever conceived in the history of extreme music. Peak brutality – still unmatched.   “This 21-track EP is essential in whatever form you stumble across it. The short-lived (1986-1988), much hyped and oft-bootlegged Swiss outfit, as enigmatic and distant as the cold, dissonant bursts imprisoned on this EP, blended early Napalm Death, Swans and something indescribable of their own to create an achingly raw and wordless primal scream” (Terrorizer Mag, UK – “Essential Grindcore albums – Europe”).  Since the original vinyl press was on clear wax, this cassette is clear too, and it comes with a foldout 4 panel jcard printed on both sides with lyrics and original art. Watch the trailer HERE

After two months entirely dedicated to Metal in its variety of forms, going from the death-tinged assault of Expulsion, Crematorium and Crucifixion, to the thrash artillery of Morbid Scream and Death Militia to the most classic metal of Death SS, it’s time to turn the page pushing to the limits of extremity and return to a well-tested FOAD ground, with a month all focused on the most nihilistic and brutal grind/noisecore. For some it’ll be a surprise to see that on this round we have 3 new albums of current times: as previously explained, after all F.O.A.D. is not a reissue-only label, it was simply founded with the formula of releasing whatever we like, so the doors are also open to more recent bands and contemporary recordings. That said, our roster for this month consists of a band already well known to those familiar with our history: SORE THROAT, of which we are honored to introduce the new “Starving wolves stand & fight” 12″ and an expanded reissue of their classic “Never mind the napalm” LP, then we have KANDARIVAS from Japan and their “Blood surgical death” LP, combining elements of the most furious grindcore with experimental/tribal parts inspired by the tradition of their area, then it’s the turn of PUTREFACTION SETS IN and their debut ripper “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm”, a new spearhead in the international gore grind scene – with members of Regurgitate, General Surgery, Lymphatic Phlegm, Expurgo etc and at least but not last another classic unit with a long history of releases on FOAD: FEAR OF GOD and their legendary 21 song EP (1988) for the first time on cassette tape.

So to sum it all up: SORE THROAT “Starving wolves stand & fight” LP and “Never mind the napalm” LP, KANDARIVAS “Blood surgical death” LP , PUTREFACTION SETS IN “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm” LP and FEAR OF GOD “s/t 21 songs EP” Tape are all available for preorder. As usual we strongly recommend to act fast if you don’t want to miss out on the limited colored vinyl versions, they will surely finish quickly. And to top it off, we will have a preview of these new titles at the Record Planet Mega Record Fair at the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands on November 12th & 13th, so if you’re planning to visit the fair you can pick them up there, come to visit us at stall nr 128 in the Metal/Punk area.

More in detail about each release:

SORE THROAT “Starving wolves stand & fight” LP (F.O.A.D. 272)

The return of UK’s horrendous noise/hardcore disgrace after more than 3 decades! Back with a bang after a 33-year silence to provide an antidote to the sheeplike compliance of reactionary “revolutionaries” crying “not in my name” while simultaneously doing as their glorious leaders dictate, SORE THROAT has downed tools, picked up their instruments again, and decided to start a fight with every one of the suckers who got sucked in to the narrative. Written and recorded in one afternoon and delivering 21 brand new high velocity caustic hardcore attacks (and 1 long experimental toe tapper), “STARVING WOLVES STAND & FIGHT” is pressed on glorious 12 inches of non-vegan vinyl (Soon to be outlawed by Supreme leader Schwab) and comes with a full colour poster made from a tree. Better to be deafened by noise, than blinded by lies! Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 350 copies

Diehard green vinyl ltd to 150 copies

Test pressing

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SORE THROAT “Never mind the napalm” Gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 274)

..their classic third album back on vinyl after more than 3 decades in a restyled expanded version with extra contents! 81 tracks of system smashing, horrendous aural butchery from the undisputed lords of the most deafening cyder-wrecked noisecore punk ever conceived on British soil. Just like the original version, it starts off with the ultra-legendary “Death to capitalist Hardcore” 45 song EP (1988) and continues with 2 sessions recorded in 1989 showing them combine short detonating bursts with some solid HC ragers devoted to the Discharge/early Scandicore formula and also inevitably reminescent of DOOM, with whom ST shared 2 members. This special edition also adds their “Noise annoys” Demo 1988 and rare live tracks from 1987. Comes in a thick gatefold jacket with a 12″x12″ four page insert featuring extensive liner notes by Rich Militia. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 350 copies

Diehard blue vinyl ltd to 150 copies

Test pressing

–

KANDARIVAS “Blood surgical death” LP (F.O.A.D. 271)

“This album was created on the frontlines of the medical systems collapse fighting Covid-19”. After their debut smasher “Grind surgical shrine” and a few demos, singles and split releases, here’s the definitive consecration of this new grind revelation from Kanda, Tokyo! 13 tracks of punishing fierce grindcore combined with Japanese tribal/experimental breakdowns and the use of ancient traditional instruments, creating a unique psychotic sound all of its own. Founding guitarist/singer Tomoki works as a general thoracic surgeon and donated his own blood for the cover art of this album!! FOR THE FIRST TIME ON VINYL, with a special blood-drenched packaging including OBI strip (with a quote written by Ishiya Death Side/Forward), foldout insert and PVC sticker. Recommended if you also like Unholy Grave, Excreteass, Terrorizer and Macabre. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 200 copies

Diehard swirl blood red vinyl ltd to 100 copies

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PUTREFACTION SETS IN “Repugnant inception of decomposing paroxysm” LP (F.O.A.D. 273) 

Debut full length of this old school pathological gore/grind surgeon squad formed by an international all star line-up of grindcore veterans!
Urban Skytt (Regurgitate, General Surgery, Nasum, Crematory), Anderson Oliveira (Expurgo), Philipe Belisário (Expurgo), Glenn Sykes (Regurgitate, General Surgery, Malformity) and André Luiz (Lymphatic Phlegm, Neuro-Visceral Exhumation, Offal).
if you enjoyed FOAD’s previous foray into forensic gore territories with the Sick Sinus Syndrome LP released some time ago, this one will make your day because it’s equally insane and rotten-to-the-core, enhanced by a pulpy, old fashioned production capturing the true essence and morbosity of the genre.  14 tracks of putrefactive gory grind in pure late 80’s to early 90’s tradition, for fans of early Carcass, Dead Infection and Regurgitate!!Comes with lyrics insert and A2 poster. Watch the trailer HERE

AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS:

Solid black vinyl ltd to 250 copies

Diehard putrid deliquescent splatter vinyl limited to 150 copies

–

FEAR OF GOD “s/t 21 song EP” Tape  (F.O.A.D. on tape #23)

Almost 35 years ago this milestone of sheer brutality was originally released on 7″ by Temple Of Love Records and now it’s back in stock for the first time on cassette tape, limited to 100 pieces. Call it Noisecore, Grind, whatthefuckcore..  this 21 track destroyer still stands as one of the best records ever conceived in the history of extreme music. Peak brutality – still unmatched.   “This 21-track EP is essential in whatever form you stumble across it. The short-lived (1986-1988), much hyped and oft-bootlegged Swiss outfit, as enigmatic and distant as the cold, dissonant bursts imprisoned on this EP, blended early Napalm Death, Swans and something indescribable of their own to create an achingly raw and wordless primal scream” (Terrorizer Mag, UK – “Essential Grindcore albums – Europe”).  Since the original vinyl press was on clear wax, this cassette is clear too, and it comes with a foldout 4 panel jcard printed on both sides with lyrics and original art. Watch the trailer HERE