Avalanche – Pray For The Sinner Greenworld 1985 EX/EX US Private Heavy Metal LP

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Avalanche – Pray For The Sinner Greenworld 1985 EX/EX US Private Heavy Metal LP ⚔️🔥

CVNH Catalog Number: EN-142

⚔️ Pray For The Sinner is a ferocious slab of mid-’80s U.S. private press heavy metal, packed with galloping riffs, snarling vocals, and apocalyptic lyrical themes. Released on Greenworld Records (GWD90503) in 1985 and distributed out of California, this Kansas City-based trio channels the rawness of early Metallica, the spirit of NWOBHM, and the arena ambition of mid-tier L.A. metal acts—all wrapped in a DIY ethos that screams cult classic.

Tracklist Highlights

• They Won’t Take Me – defiant, riff-heavy opener

• Pray for the Sinner – brooding title track with a dark melodic hook

• Tortured Defender – epic themes with proto-power metal flair

• Battle Axe – pure denim-and-leather glory

• Rock Hard and Heavy – closing anthem, self-explanatory and fist-raising

Pressing & Label Info

• Label: Greenworld Records – GWD90503

• Year: 1985

• Country: U.S.

• Format: LP, Album

• Recorded & mixed at Chapman Recording, Kansas City

• Mastered at Capitol by Eddie Schreyer

• Private press release by Titan Productions

• Distributed by Greenworld (known for Slayer’s early catalog)

Credits

• Bass/Vocals: Nikki Van Welden (primary songwriter/arranger)

• Guitar: Michael Cloe

• Drums: Barry Nicholson

• Produced, engineered, and mixed by Mike Frazier

• Executive Producer: Eric “Griffy” Greif (later linked to Death and Combat Records)

Condition

• Vinyl: EX – very clean surface, strong gloss, no major marks

• Jacket: EX – light shelf wear, no splits, tight spine

• Stored in archival poly sleeve

Collector’s Notes ⚡

• Original 1985 pressing – not a reissue

• Engineered by Mike Frazier (later worked with Whitesnake, Blue Murder)

• Mastered by Eddie Schreyer at Capitol – high fidelity for a private release

• Rare U.S. indie metal with cult status among collectors of the obscure

• For fans of Savage Grace, Banshee, Metal Church, and Shok Paris

• One of Greenworld’s most underground full-lengths

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