SEMETARY “No runaway – complete discography 1989-1992” 2xLP+CD, RIVERGE “Stand in fear of nothing – early years discography” 3xLP+CD are out now, ZIGAI “s/t” LP sold out on preorder!
Finally, after a nerve-wracking wait due to a delay in production that was widely predicted but took even longer than expected, another F.O.A.D. month all centered on Japanese Hardcore/Punk/Thrash is in the books. Needless to say that we’re rushing like crazies to send all your preorders as quickly as possible, we should be able to ship everything within a week starting from now. Of these 3 releases, ZIGAI “s/t” gatefold LP got completely sold out on preorder, SEMETARY “No runaway – complete discography 1989-1992” 2xLP+CD had the diehard splatter version wiped away in few days while there’s still a few left of the black one, and for RIVERGE “Stand in fear of nothing – early years discography” 3xLP+CD we still have a few of the diehard splatter and the black one is running out fast too.
If you missed some of these from our scareystore pre-sales, please keep an eye open on our usual distributors worldwide as they’ll be getting copies soon. So to cut it short: SEMETARY “No runaway – complete discography 1989-1992” 2xLP+CD, RIVERGE “Stand in fear of nothing – early years discography” 3xLP+CD are out now, ZIGAI “s/t” LP is sold out on preorder. If things work smoothly and in the coming week we’ll manage to send all pending shipments, expect to see the announcements for our next round of sonic crimes from here shortly, because we want recover the accumulated delays tightening the times a little… wish us luck!
More in detail about each release:
SEMETARY “No runaway – Complete discography 1989-1992” 2xLP+CD (F.O.A.D. 253)
Shizuoka City Hardcore! Another rare and nearly lost gem brought back to light by your tireless F.O.A.D. archeologists. Ripping fast, anger-fueled Hardcore from a city that spawned some of the most ferocious HC warriors in Japan! Complete discography 1989-1992 including their 3 highly sought after demotapes contended at exorbitant prices by the craziest collectors. 32 songs of speed driven Thrash-core galore of the most raging type, featuring among the ranks the brother of Akiyama of Forward fame (and previously in The Rustler, Swindle Bitch, Zamza etc). For those who aren’t total insiders, maybe you’ll remember their insanely fast track on “Unknown Hardcore Drunkers Vol.2” 2×7″ (MCR Company) – all the stuff included here is of the same level of excellence and fury! Double LP in a thick gatefold jacket with OBI strip and 20 page colored booklet full of photos, flyers and scans of the original releases. Bonus CD with the same contents as the double LP, for the digital freaks! Watch the trailer HERE
Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies
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RIVERGE “Stand in fear of nothing – Early years discography” 3xLP+CD (F.O.A.D. 245)
The most exhaustive and complete early recordings‘ collection from these Osaka Thrash veterans including all their demos, both 7”s, complete live at Tokyo’s Explosion 1988, unreleased studio rehearsal 1985 + some impossible to find rarities!! From their early Speed Metal roots to the tight and blazing fast Thrash-core assault that followed. An accurate anthology assembled under supervision of the band and with the incredible support of Rock Stakk Records that provided extremely rare sources in stunning great quality. Triple LP housed in a deluxe trifold jacket with OBI strip and bonus live CD 1986-1988. Full colored booklet with rare photos, flyers and scans of the original tapes and 7″s. A total must have recommended to both fans of Japanese Metal and 80’s Hardcore/Crossover.
Detailed contents: “Vol. 1” Demotape (1985) / “Vol. 2” Demotape (1986) / “Till I die” 7″EP (1986) / “Do a threat for eye” 7″EP (1987) / “To great kids” Live Demo (1988) / Studio rehearsal 1985 / “Live’rge ’88” / Early tracks re-recorded (2009-2013) / Live at Yokohama “Shell Garden” (1986) / Live at Osaka “Yanta Rockmeikan” (1988). Watch the trailer HERE
Available in the following versions:
Diehard splatter blue/yellow vinyl limited to 150 copies
Solid black vinyl limited to 250 copies
