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WEHRMACHT “The complete beer soaked collection 1985-1989” BOXSET + “Shark attack” and “Biermächt” ltd. Picture LPs up for pre-orders!!

Posted in Pre Orders, Releases, Wehrmacht on July 4th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

Are you ready for the biggest and craziest FOAD‘s monster-release to date?? It’s about time to launch pre-orders for the longly awaited WEHRMACHTBeer soaked collection 1985-1989boxset and “Shark attack” + “Biermächt” limited picture disc LP reissues! It took months and months of hard work (and nervous breakdowns) to put this megalodon together, spinning a huge range of tapes and masters from the band’s archives, selecting the top sounding sources and putting them together with painstaking care at our beloved Toxic Basement Studio. Then photos, flyers, old fanzines and all possible artworks to reach the best looking layout for this motherfucker, thanks to the help of our graphics madman View From The Coffin. If you are looking for the definitive WEHRMACHT-on-vinyl collection then look no further, this is the end result of a team of fans/friends that put all their possible efforts to give the opportunity to other fans to get a super-complete, quality centered discography of this legendary band. So, more in detail, this is what you get:

WEHRMACHTThe complete beer soaked collection 1985-1989” BOXSET (5 x LPs, 2 x CDs, 32 page book) consisting of…

LP1: “Shark attack” (complete with ALL songs, and rare bonus track “Concrete meat”) – gatefold cover
LP2: “Biermächt” – gatefold cover
LP3: “Live at Pine St. Theatre, Portland 1986/1989” (great sounding collection of soundboard live recordings) – gatefold cover
LP4 + LP5: “Demos and rehearsals 1985/1986” (official demos 85-86 + rare unreleased tracks, 29 songs) – gatefold cover
CD1: additional live footage 1987/1989 (Portland/OR, Kirkland/WA, Guarneville/CA, 29 songs)
CD2: ultra-rare split tape with NYC Mayhem, out takes from demos 1985/1986 including unreleased tracks
32 PAGE 12″ x 12″ booklet featuring a massive collection of flyers, photos, zine excerpts/interviews and liner notes by Shann Mortimer

All this housed in a thick UV coated box printed inside and outside.  The whole thing weighs more than 2 kilograms!!
As we previously disclosed this includes all the existing recordings (1985 to 1989) of these seminal ultra-fast Thrashcore generators, a dream to come true for every die-hard fan of these speed psychos and for all you maniacs of old school Hardcore/Thrash/Crossover from its golden age.  104 songs (!) of the fastest and most deranged shark endorsed US Thrash, all what you could dream to have to complete your Wehrmacht collection in the best possible sound quality! Together with D.R.I. and CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER the fastest and most influential Crossover/Thrashcore of the 80’s American scene, they used to blast when the word “grindcore” had yet to be coined, and their imagery of beers, sharks and drunken sturmtruppen-like freaks totally wins, so open your Lucky Lager and dive into this 104 song beer-soaked massacre!

The official release date (and party) for this is scheduled at the infamous OBSCENE EXTREME Festival in Trutnov/CZ where WEHRMACHT will do a special headlining set playing their most devastating anthems hosting on stage Scotty Peterson of Cryptic Slaughter joining them for delivering a bloody thrash-feast including some neck dissecting Cryptic Slaughter bombs!  Our mailorder will start to ship this soon after, July 22nd 2014. Needless to say that the ltd die-hard edition is expected to sell out at blasting speed!! 

TWO VERSIONS AVAILABLE:

Die-hard edition on splatter vinyl (note: each LP has a different colour configuration) adding 2 big backpatches (“Shark attack” and “Biermächt) in total ’80s Thrasher style + a 4″ round die-cut skull & sharks logo on heavy steel! ONLY 100 COPIES!

Regular version on black vinyl limited to 300 copies

..and if you’re just looking for the band’s 2 classic studio albums without all this bonus madness, there’s an extra option: we have also re-issued “Shark Attack” (1987) and “Biermacht” (1988) as single Picture disc LPs in deluxe gatefold covers, ltd to 400 copies. They sound equally good as those included in the boxset and come with the same gatefold jacket, complete with all lyrics and rare/unreleased photos!!

 

PAUL CHAIN “Mirror” 2 x LP (case-wrapped gatefold) up for pre-orders!!

Posted in Paul Chain, Pre Orders, Releases on June 27th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

Surprise! Did you ever expect a powerhouse of fast angry thrashing Hardcore and Metal like FOAD Records to deliver you something doomy, atmospheric and deeply introspective? Check this out: we are proud to announce that pre-orders for PAUL CHAINMirror” Double LP are open now!

Housed in a ultra-thick (the whole thing is 750 grams!) casewrapped gatefold with a silver foil mirror inside, making it one of the most deluxe FOAD releases to date, this is the official reissue of Minotauro‘s “Mirror” single/comp. trax anthology for the first time ever on a vinyl set, adding the rare B-side track off the “Needful/Yellow acid” 7″ not included on the previous CD version! A fantastic journey through the sinister and doomy landscapes of this Italian Metal/DeathRock master of evil, a curse turned into violet art, an esoteric and individual beast without anything resembling trendiness or modernization, reaching back from its late 80’s standing into the dark murkiness of the 70’s at some parts, and at others into an entirely new dimension, unexplored by man before and since.  Paul Chain has stood as a pillar in the Italian metal scene for over three decades, launching his cult career with the infamous DEATH S.S. and inspiring a lot of major artists among which Lee Dorrian of Cathedral and the whole Southern Lord Rec. team!  Everything the man has touched is gold!

This compilation shows all of Paul Chain’s sides. From experimental industrial/ambient to grooving hard/psychedelic rock. From NWoBHM to heavy traditional doom. Anyone who’s new to this guy should have a listen to this.  Includes: “Mirror” 7″, “Yellow acid / Needful” 7″, “Les temps du Grand Frère” 7″, splt 7″ with Der Tod, split 7″ with Eversor, 6 songs from different compilations (1985 to 1993) and a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Electric funeral”. 14 songs.

Will you be fast enough to jump in the massacre to get one of the gorgeous splatter vinyl copies? The die-hard version of this comes in splatter aside/bside white and black vinyl and it’s strictly limited to 100 copies, be sure it won’t last for long.

…otherwise, get it on solid black vinyl ltd. to 400

 

RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter” gatefold LP out now on FOAD Records!!

Posted in Raw Power, Releases on June 25th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

FOAD‘s summer kicks in with a total Hardcore classic, a deluxe gatefold LP reissue of RAW POWERScreams from the gutter“! After premiering it at France’s Hellfest Open Air we are finally starting to ship all the preordered copies. There’s still a handful of half’n’half splattered copies ltd to 100, don’t miss the chance!

Screams from the gutter” lands back in Italy! Many of you will agree that this is the finest Italian HC offering ever made and easily one of the 10 world’s best Hardcore records of the 80s… over 40.000 copies sold and still sounding fresh and up-to-date even when compared to modern HC standards. 17 gems of intense, no-frills HC with a bombastic drummer, fantastic guitar riffs and angry vocals. It’s a difficult comparison with their other early output – “You Are The Victim” and the excellent material released by BCT – but after all “Screams From The Gutter” marks Raw Power’s peak due to its superior production.

The band’s simple yet instantly memorable riffs bring to mind Black Flag, but also earlier groups like the Who, AC/DC, and of course, the Stooges. Throw in some cool harmonics, rockin’ solos, a cowbell, and a guitar player with hell-shriek vocals, a fucking huge afro and pointy shoes, and you have this flawless classic!! FOAD‘s treatment for this all time colossus includes a deluxe gatefold LP with lyrics and rare/unreleased photos + a scrupolous mastering that respects in detail the original reel’s sound leaving full breathe and dynamics to its original impact and (raw) power!

Splatter vinyl edition

Regular black vinyl

WEHRMACHT: massive 5xLP Boxset (1985-1989) out soon, RAW POWER “Screams from the gutter” gatefold LP pre-orders start now!!

Posted in Pre Orders, Raw Power, Releases, Wehrmacht on June 13th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

So there’s no secret to keep hidden anymore, we have been on this colossus for a really looooong time facing a lot of unexpected difficulties but now we can take a deep breathe as it’s finally in production seeing the light soon. WEHRMACHTThe complete beer soaked collection 1985/1989” boxset consisting of 5 x gatefold LPs, 2 x CDs and a thick book is FOAD team’s ultimate dream to come true!

This includes ALL the band’s existing recordings, both complete albums, all demos, obscure split tapes, unreleased out takes and soundboard live material. 104 SONGS (!) of the fastest and most deranged shark endorsed US Thrash-core, scrupulously mastered from the best sounding sources existing, provided by band members and friends. This is all what you could dream to have to complete your Wehrmacht collection in the best possible sound quality. The official release date is set for the band’s special show at the Obscene Extreme Festival in Trutnov, Czech Republic, while pre-orders will start around July 1st 2014. Keep an eye open because there’ll obviously be a limited die-hard edition with tons of extra surprises and it’s expected to sell out instantaneously!

 

And still talking about pre-orders, we are also thrilled to announce that RAW POWER‘s ultra-classic milestone “Screams from the gutter” is finally up for reservation in a new quality-centered gatefold LP!! We did a limited die-hard edition (only 100 copies) on half clear / half highlighter yellow vinyl with purple speckles that looks simply marvellous. “Screams from the gutter” lands back in Italy! Many of you will agree that this is the finest Italian HC offering ever made and easily one of the 10 world’s best Hardcore records of the 80s… over 40.000 copies sold and still sounding fresh and up-to-date even when compared to modern HC standards.

17 gems of intense, no-frills HC with a bombastic drummer, fantastic guitar riffs and angry vocals. It’s a difficult comparison with their other early output – “You Are The Victim” and the excellent material released by BCT – but after all “Screams From The Gutter” marks Raw Power’s peak due to its superior production. The band’s simple yet instantly memorable riffs bring to mind Black Flag, but also earlier groups like the Who, AC/DC, and of course, the Stooges. Throw in some cool harmonics, rockin’ solos, a cowbell, and a guitar player with hell-shriek vocals, a fucking huge afro and pointy shoes, and you have this flawless classic!! FOAD‘s treatment for this all time colossus includes a deluxe gatefold LP with lyrics and rare/unreleased photos + a scrupolous mastering that respects in detail the original reel’s sound leaving full breathe and dynamics to its original impact and (raw) power!

PRE-ORDER the splatter vinyl edition

Regular black vinyl

BULLDOZER “IX” gatefold LP + CD and “Neurodeliri” gatefold LP out now on FOAD Records!!

Posted in Bulldozer, Releases on June 6th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

Two more classics fresh out of the oven are finally available on F.O.A.D. Records! BULLDOZER “IX” gatefold LP + CD and “Neurodeliri” have just reached our headquarters and are ready to thrash the world. All pre-orders have been shipped already and as expected, the ultra-limited die-hard edition on splatter vinyl with OBI strip in Japanese has been sold out in few days. The colored vinyl versions (blue and orange) are going fast too, so don’t miss the chance. If you are looking for the definitive, best sounding editions of these Italian Thrash Metal masterpieces look no further. Both transfered from the original reels and specially mastered for vinyl to reach the most faithful audiophile quality, reproducing with analog warmness and passion the True original sound of when they were conceived back in 1987 and 1988. Now more in detail about each release:

BULLDOZER “IX” – Gatefold LP + “director’s cut” bonus CD (F.O.A.D. 067)

Without a doubt the fastest and most destructive Bulldozer release to date, showing a band at the top of its compositional maturity. Phenomenal riffage combining their Blackened Thrash trademark with a Speed Metal vibe, rentless aggressive drums and the incredible vocal delivery of the evil lord AC Wild!!  Songs like “Desert!“, “Ilona the very best“, “Heaven’s jail” are absolute Thrash commandments! This is 100% guaranteed the best sounding version ever realized, assisted and approved by original band members. Served for the first time in a deluxe gatefold sleeve including a selection of rare, never-seen-before photos. And there’s more, a very special bonus: we have unearthed a completely forgotten reel featuring the band’s alternate mix discarded by Discomagic, the label that released the 1st edition back in the ’80s. As it sounded killer and highly dynamic we have added it as an extra slimcase CD included in the gatefold, this is a sort of “director’s cut” proposed by the band and totally unreleased until now!

– LIMITED EDITION ON ORANGE VINYL, 150 COPIES 

– REGULAR BLACK VINYL

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BULLDOZER “Neurodeliri” gatefold LP (F.O.A.D. 068)

An incredible testament on the band’s merciless career through the ’80s. Carrying on the ominous assault of the previous ripper “IX“, “Neurodeliri” offers plenty of sharp riffs, fantastic lead-guitar work, bulldozing heavy drums and vocals that can best be compared to a hoarse and angry Lemmy. Plus some evil keyboards on some tracks adding a somewhat epic and mournful feeling to the music. Songs like “Minkions“, “We are Italians“, “You’ll be recalled” are unbeatable Thrash anthems! This is 100% guaranteed the best sounding version ever made, assisted and approved by original band members. Served for the first time in a deluxe gatefold sleeve including a selection of rare, never-seen-before photos!

– LIMITED EDITION ON BLUE VINYL, 150 COPIES 

– REGULAR BLACK VINYL

FEAR OF GOD “Under the chainsaw – Complete Demos 1987” gatefold LP (picture disc, blue and black vinyl) OUT NOW on FOAD Records!!!

Posted in Fear Of God, Releases on May 29th, 2014 by foadmaster2022

The wait is over! After hitting the US soil with an intensive 3 day attendance with FOAD‘s record stand at Maryland Death Fest XII we’re back and happy to introduce a brand new ear splitting release. It was expected to come out 2 weeks earlier but due to a pressing plant’s delay, this just came in. All pre-orders have been immediately shipped of course. So, FEAR OF GODUnder the chainsaw – Complete Demos 1987” gatefold LP is out now on FOAD Records, available in 3 different versions: die-hard picture disc LP, solid blue vinyl and black vinyl. Carrying on our effort on bringing to light all the existing FEAR OF GOD‘s recordings in the most complete and quality-obsessed way, “Under the chainsaw” comes as the 3rd installment in the series after the s/t 21 track EP 1988 and “As statues fell” 12″.  It consists of what back in 1993 came out as their cult “Konserven” EP (FOG’s official Demo 1987 on vinyl) + a huge bonus of 22 songs taken from alternate (and unreleased) tapes recorded in the same period or even before, when the band had just been formed.

As the singer Erich Keller states “The material on this 12” EP documents the development of our sound. There was never any intention to release any of these recordings with the exception of the demo tape, which was previously released on a 7” EP entitled ‘Konserven’.“  You don’t need many words to explain how this sounds like. Every single frame of FEAR OF GOD is the most extreme and brutal delivery of what has been ever conceived in the clash of sounds between Noisecore and Hardcore. As Erich adds: “Hardcore, grindcore, death metal, noise, fuckshitupism – whatever. We didn’t agree on much, but on the following we were unanimous – that Fear Of God should be the most extreme band in the world, or as we would say, the most “brutal.” Every member of the band was under pressure to deliver his contribution with the utmost intensity. The drums had to go as fast as possible, the guitars should grind out riffs as well as produce a wall of noise, the bass and backing vocals should lay the heavily distorted grounds for the overall basic structure and I did everything I could to make my voice sound non-human.“  And this record shows the band’s first step in a short-lived yet hyper-generative progression that made of them one of the most impactful and radical harbingers of Hardcore pushed to inhuman limits of anger and aural destruction. As with all the other F.O.A.D. releases, the stuff included on this 12″ has been selected and scrupulously restored/mastered at Toxic Basement studio for the best possible sounding result on vinyl. Housed in a thick reverse board gatefold jacket with special half white half transparent UV-spot print and A2 poster, including extensive liner notes by Erich Keller and rare/unreleased photos and flyers.  And an extra surprise, did you ever expect to hear Fear Of God shredding ND’s “Scum”? It’s all in here.

Available in 3 different versions:

DIE-HARD PICTURE DISC LP ltd to 166 copies

BLUE VINYL ltd to 250 copies

BLACK VINYL