CHAOS U.K. – “Just Mere Slaves – 40th Anniversary Edition” LP, CRIPPLE BASTARDS – “La tua foto sul marmo” MLP / MCD, SUPPRESSION – “Guilty of Thinking – 1992-1998” LP + CD, SORE THROAT – “Aural Butchery” LP and GUDON “オマエノコトナドシラン – Discography 1984–1990” Gatefold 2xLP (2nd pressing!) out NOW on F.O.A.D. Records!
Chaos U.K., Cripple Bastards, Suppression, Sore Throat, Gudon… honestly, when we started this label many years ago, we couldn’t have imagined putting together monthly line-ups like this. Month after month, we find ourselves working with so many of the bands that helped shape our tastes, fuel our obsession and forge our spirit through noise, thrash and extreme music. Enough with the sentimental stuff, though. A massive THANK YOU to all of you for the incredible support. This month’s pre-orders have been nothing short of a carpet-bombing campaign, and your response to our work continues to provide the fuel that keeps this machine running. So, to sum it up: CHAOS U.K. – “Just Mere Slaves – 40th Anniversary Edition” LP, CRIPPLE BASTARDS – “La tua foto sul marmo” MLP / MCD, SUPPRESSION – “Guilty of Thinking – 1992-1998” LP + CD, SORE THROAT – “Aural Butchery” LP and GUDON “オマエノコトナドシラン – Discography 1984–1990” Gatefold 2xLP (2nd pressing!), all five releases are officially OUT NOW on F.O.A.D. Records.
Most pre-orders have already shipped and tracking information has been updated. Our worldwide distributors are currently waiting for their stock, which is already on its way, so if you’re ordering through your local distro, copies will be arriving shortly. The CRIPPLE BASTARDS “La tua foto sul marmo” 12″ marbled blue vinyl diehard edition is now SOLD OUT, as is the discounted diehard bundle. The band still has a small reserve of diehard copies which will be available at Luppolo In Rock Festival (Cremona, July 17–19), with the possibility of getting them signed in person. As for the other four new F.O.A.D. releases, diehard editions of CHAOS U.K., SUPPRESSION, SORE THROAT and GUDON are all running dangerously low, so don’t sleep on them and head over to www.scareystore.com before they’re gone.
Festival season kicks off in July and we’ll be hitting the road with our colossal merch booth at Obscene Extreme, Luppolo In Rock, Party San Open Air and Frantic Fest. And yes, we’ve prepared an absolute barrage of devastating new releases for the festival circuit.
July will be entirely dedicated to the filthiest, most rotten gore-grind imaginable, with no less than SEVEN ultra-classic releases from the genre. Prepare for total disembowelment!!
And now, let’s dive into the details of this month’s five skull-crushing releases..
CHAOS U.K. “Just mere slaves – 40th anniversary edition” LP (F.O.A.D. 417)
Distorted ‘n’ furious UK hardcore punk classic! This ultra-manic 40th Anniversary Edition was assembled under the constant supervision of our friend Gabba (RIP), to whom this release is entirely dedicated. Reacquired and mastered from the band’s own archival tape, this definitive edition includes a full-size replica of the legendary 1985 Japan Tour poster and a precious, beautifully crafted 32-PAGE BOOK, entirely focused on the band’s historic Japanese tour, packed with rare photos, flyers, memorabilia and interviews from magazines of the era (some translated into English for the first time), it also features contributions from legendary Japanese punks who were part of the scene in the mid-1980s. Liner notes by Ishiya (DEATH SIDE / FORWARD) and a closing statement by Gabba in memory of Sakevi (GISM).
Also included is a postcard featuring the original full-colour photo of Gabba’s smashed guitar — the very image that ended up on the iconic album cover!
Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Solid black vinyl limited to 200 copies
Diehard edition on smokey red vinyl limited to 150 copies
Diehard edition on smokey yellow vinyl limited to 150 copies
TEST PRESSING limited to 12 handnumbered copies
CRIPPLE BASTARDS “La tua foto sul marmo” 12″MLP e CD (F.O.A.D. 444)
The ruthless comeback of Italy’s undisputed hate/grind snipers, breaking an 8-year silence since their last studio album! A brand-new 12″EP packed with 13 minutes of ferocious speed and razor-sharp execution, spat straight in your face through their trademark wall of rage. While showcasing an impressive range of new facets, “La tua foto sul marmo” delivers fresh and compelling songwriting that preserves CB’s unmistakable grindcore identity while introducing new levels of structure, dynamics and intensity. Includes an 11″ x 22″ foldout insert featuring lyrics in both Italian and English.
Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Black vinyl edition limited to 350 copies
CD edition
SUPPRESSION “Guilty of thinking – 1992-1998” LP+CD (F.O.A.D. 407)
Complete collection of demos, singles and compilation tracks recorded between 1992 and 1998 by this brutalizing Virginia-based unit! Suppression stood out in the early stages of grindcore infused powerviolence as one of the most intense and acid-spitting bands in existence, delivering short, fast and loud bursts of bleakness and aggression. This LP+CD set gathers the entirety of the band’s recorded output from its original incarnation, including demos, EPs, splits, compilation appearances, live recordings and rehearsal material, totaling more than 100 TRACKS. Also included is an extensive 32-page booklet featuring in-depth liner notes, detailed recording information, contemporary reviews and rare flyers. A definitive document of one of the finest extreme bands of the 1990s, and an essential release for fans of Crossed Out, Despise You, Enemy Soil and Sore Throat!!
Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Black vinyl edition limited to 200 copies
Diehard edition on Marbled white/black vinyl limited to 100 copies
SORE THROAT “Aural butchery” LP (F.O.A.D. 443)
Official reissue of the band’s horrendous debut demo (1987), available for the first time on 12″, sourced and mastered from the original 1/4″ reels for maximum sonic devastation. 27 TRACKS of aberrant cyder-noisecore punk bestiality from the most annihilating UK band ever! QT: “beyond almost anything you’ve ever heard… Even Extreme Noise Terror are scared of them… as palatable as cabbage boiled in fish urine”.
“Sore Throat are a music fan’s worst nightmare”.
LP with insert featuring a replica of the original cassette J-card and flyers from the era. One-sided LP (same audio on both sides).
Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Black vinyl edition limited to 200 copies
Diehard edition on crystal clear vinyl limited to 100 copies
GUDON “オマエノコトナドシラン Discography 1984-1990” 2nd pressing Gatefold 2xLP (F.O.A.D. 403)
By popular demand, a second pressing of GUDON’s “オマエノコトナドシラン – Discography 1984–1990” gatefold 2xLP is now available! This new pressing comes on different vinyl colours and features a newly designed OBI strip, while retaining all the content of the sold-out first edition. Hiroshima City hardcore heavyweights! Long out of print on vinyl, this comprehensive anthology collects GUDON’s complete studio recordings from 1986 to 1990, featuring the legendary Happy (RIP) on vocals, plus an exclusive live session not included on previous anthologies. Lightning-fast hardcore distort-thrash from the undisputed titans who helped shape the Japanese hardcore sound in its most unadulterated and speed-obsessed form. 38 TRACKS of pure rage and intensity!
This anthology includes:
卑下志望 7″ EP
Tracks from “Sold Out” Compilation Cassette
Tracks from “My Meat’s Your Poison” Compilation LP
“Howling Communication” 7″ EP
Tracks from “Hang The Sucker Vol. 2” Compilation LP
Tracks from “Nightmare Continue” Compilation Cassette
Bonus tracks from the self-titled CD
Tracks from “Blood Sucking Freaks” Compilation CD
Unreleased bonus track
Soundboard live recording: Hiroshima Namiki Junction, 14.08.1990
Deluxe edition housed in a thick gatefold jacket illustrated by Sugi, complete with OBI strip, lyrics insert, and a massive 32-page book featuring a stunning collection of rare band photos, artwork, and scans of the original releases.
Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Black vinyl edition limited to 150 copies
Diehard edition on clear purple vinyl mixed with blue limited to 150 copies.
