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Vio-Lence is an American thrash metal band formed in 1985 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Throughout its existence, they released demo tapes, one EP and three studio albums. Vio-Lence is often credited as one of the leading lights of the second wave of the genre. This compilation covers their entire demo discography: Rehearsal demo 1986, Demo 1986, Demo 1988, LIVE Miami, 17 August 1988 and the ‘Torgue’ demo 1993. Restored and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY (Sodom, Darkthrone, Sacred Reich). Partially remastered and restored by Achilleas Kalantzis (Varathron, Possessed). Extensive liner notes by Laurent Ramadier (Snake Pit Mag) with Phil Demmel with many old and rare pictures. Cover art Thomas Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Paradox). Core members on this compilation are Sean Killian - vocals, Phil Demmel - guitars (also Lamb of God, ex Slayer, ex Overkill & ex Machine Head live), Deen Dell bass, Perry Strickland drums (also ex-Exodus & Testament live) Troy Fua (guitar first demo) and on demo 1988: Robb Flynn guitars (Forbidden Evil, Machine Head)

Remastered re-release includes “The Sleeping Beauty – Live in Israel” mini-album (1994),
recorded live in Tel Aviv, Israel in June 3rd 1993.
Limited Edition Deluxe 24-kt Gold Translucent CD, housed in luxury Digibook with
selective varnish and silver foil stamping.

BONUS TRACKS   Tracks 5-7 taken from the Journey to Pohjola demo 1992

THE cult demo, plus rehearsal 1984, plus Swing of the Axe. Extensive liner notes, exclusive intie with Jeff

October Tide was a side project formed by two members of Katatonia with their style not at all far removed from that fine group. Melancholic, sorrowful mid-paced metal, with death metal vocals laid over the top. Jonas Renske performed the vocals on 'Rain Without End' like he did on all early Katatonia albums, intense, deep and very atmospherical. The October Tide line-up during ’Rain Without End’ was: Fredrik Norrman: Electric, acoustic and bass guitars and Jonas Renske: Drums, electric and acoustic guitars and all vocals.  This special re-issue has both the original recordings and mix from Unisound from 1995 AND the re-mastered by Dan Swanö, Winter 2007- 2008 version songs. 14 tracks in total.

Re-issued on CD through Vic Records in 2011 including "Obtained Enslavement" Demo 1992 and "Out of The Gates' Demo 1993 as bonus tracks, as well as new artwork, liner notes and rare pictures.
 

Malevolent Creation is formed in Buffalo, New York in 1987. The original members were vocalist Brett Hoffmann, guitarists Phil Fasciana and Jim Nickles, bassist Jason Blachowicz, and drummer Dennis Kubas. The band moved to Florida a year after it formed And easily emergent in local death metal scene. In 1990 they signed a deal with Roadrunner Records. Their debut album ‘The Ten Commandments’ is widely considered as a death metal mile stone. Cover artwork for this complete demo discography is made by Thomas Pinheiro (Possessed, Lobotomy, Defiance). All tracks are remastered at Suncord Audiolab (Varathron, Celestial Season, Sacramentum). Booklet design by RaDesign (Reverend, Heir Apparent, Sacramentum, Lord Belial). Extensive liner notes by Christopher Dick (Decibel Magazine). Disk I contains the 3 tracks demo 1987, demo 1989, their ground-breaking demo 1990 (recorded at Morrisound Recording, Tampa, Florida (Death Cannibal Corpse, Deicide) and finally 5 live tracks recorded at The Thrash Can, Miami, Florida, September 1990. Disk II contains the 8 tracks official live demo 1989 and their 5 tracks Live ep 1993. Personnel over the years featuring on this double CD are besides core-members Phil Fasciana (Guitars) and Brett Hoffmann (Vocals) for example Lee Harrison (Monstrosity, Terrorizer) on drums, Alex Marquez (Solstice, Demolition Hammer) and Mark van Erp (Cynic, Monstrosity, Solstice).

Founded in 1984, Heir Apparent issued a pair of ground-breaking albums between 1986 and 1989. Prior to the formation of Heir Apparent band was called Nemesis for a year. When vocalist Corey Rivers left the band in early 1984, the three remaining members recruited singer Paul Davidson, and the band's name was changed to Heir Apparent. The music of this Seattle-based band spans a range from progressive speed metal to acoustic-driven power ballads, fused with melodic and intelligent lyrical themes, and respected for their intense and emotive live performances. Since 2000, Terry Gorle has reformed Heir Apparent for several festival concerts in Europe, and numerous local shows around the Seattle area. In 2015, a line-up was solidified for additional European festivals, and a third studio album release in 2018. Foundations I contains: Nemesis - The Nemesis Demo (1983) 8 tracks and  Inception Day demo 1984 5 tracks. Remastered by Terry Gorle

Founded in 1984, Heir Apparent issued a pair of ground-breaking albums between 1986 and 1989. Prior to the formation of Heir Apparent band was called Nemesis for a year. When vocalist Corey Rivers left the band in early 1984, the three remaining members recruited singer Paul Davidson, and the band's name was changed to Heir Apparent. The music of this Seattle-based band spans a range from progressive speed metal to acoustic-driven power ballads, fused with melodic and intelligent lyrical themes, and respected for their intense and emotive live performances. Since 2000, Terry Gorle has reformed Heir Apparent for several festival concerts in Europe, and numerous local shows around the Seattle area. In 2015, a line-up was solidified for additional European festivals, and a third studio album release in 2018. This album, ‘Foundations II’ contains the cult demo ‘Triad’ from 1988 (13 tracks) and Demo 2003 (3 tracks). https://www.facebook.com/HeirApparentOfficial

MYSTIFIER is an Extreme Underground Metal pioneer from Brazil, formed in July of 1989 by bassist Beelzeebubth. In February of 1992, the hard work had paid off and their debut album "WICCA" was released. Second album ‘Goethia’ was world wide released in 1992. Both albums are considered as cult underground classics in the genre. In 2001 the band released their fourth full-length album entitled "Profanus" on a Brazilian label. The album was soon sold out and much sought-after. Now its re-released on vicrecords with a new booklet design and 3 exclusive bonus tracks.
 

Horror of the Zombies is the second album by American death metal / grindcore band Impetigo. It was released in June 1992 and was a major influence in the grindcore and goregrind scene. ‘Horror of the Zombies’ has a much more structured and varied approach then debut album ‘Ultimo Mondo Cannibale’.  The songs are longer and the production on this album is thick and full. The music is still very much old school death metal. Impetigo are influenced by such bands as, Massacre, Autopsy, Repulsion, Master, and Autopsy on this album. This re-release has expanded liner notes by Stevo, 2 extra live songs, different artworks and many rare pictures in a 24 page booklet. A truly gore masterpiece, everything about it reeks of a B grade zombie movie