Test Pressing SLAUGHTER surrender or die razor slayer kreator celtic frost Press

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Brand new and unplayed!!!!
TEST PRESSING of the 2022 HIGH ROLLER RECORDS repress. Imported from Germany. 
Includes the original cover + insert 
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Dave Hewson - vocals, guitar Terry Sadler - vocals, bass Ron Sumners - drums
01 Disintegrater 02 Incinerator 03 Maim to Please 04 Tyrant of Hell 05 Shadow of Death 06 Death Dealer 07 One Foot in the Grave 08 Surrender or Die 09 Eve of Darkness 10 Massacra 11 Strappado 12 Tales of the Macabre 13 Cult of the Dead
Mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in September 2020.
It is fair to say that without Slaughter, the sound and aesthetic of death metal as we know it today may have turned out a bit differently – although in fact, the Canadians wouldn´t necessarily have tagged themselves like that.
Rather, they were a rabid thrash metal outfit right from the start, taking influence from the heaviest metal that was available when they came together in the early 1980s. With the double punch that was their first two demos in 1984, they stood right beside a few other chosen ones (Slayer maybe most prominently) who almost single-handedly anticipated basically all modern extreme substyles within the genre.
Then one year later, “Surrender or Die” became a new yardstick in terms of brutality and, from a compositional point of view, Slaughter´s most accomplished work yet. “It was just three young kids bashing out as much noise as we possibly could”, guitarist and singer Dave Hewson plays down the fact. “Still, it´s my favourite release” – and justly so, regarding both the song quality and impact it had.
With an insane cover of Hellhammer´s ´Massacra´, the trio basically wore their inspiration upon their collective sleeve while taking everything at least one step further: Tunes such as the overwhelming ´Maim to Please´ or the relentless ´One Foot in the Grave´ epitomize what this type of music is all about – speed, catchiness and a punk attitude that got lost throughout years of overthinking and diluting the initial template.
“Surrender or Die” was recorded and mastered at Toronto studios Accusonic and Silverbirch respectively, sounding as punchy today as it did back in the day. And while Dave keeps insisting that “the real standout tracks are ´Strappado´,´Disintegrater´, ´Incinerator´ and ´Eve of Darkness´”, you cannot possibly find one weak moment here.
Underscored by a deep and dirty guitar tone and crashing drums, the front man dealt out lyrics rife with macabre imagery, thus laying the foundation for much of the gory stuff that came later; it´s probably not for nothing that no other than Death´s Chuck Schuldiner would briefly join Slaughter in 1986…
Apart from a slipcase CD edition, “Surrender or Die” for the first time ever receives a proper vinyl treatment. Carefully restored by Patrick W. Engel in order to stay true to the original sound, the material is available on either black, red or white wax, the latter with black and red splatter effect.
Andreas Schiffmann

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Make way for the incinerator!!!!!!!!!! Slaughter's third demo is considered a demo? Even before it was re-released it had seven song! I thought demo's had like 2 or 3 songs. Guess these guys needed to make their point clear. This is pure thrash at it's best -fast, fast, fast. Let's look at the third song for fastness, Maim To Please. If it is true that these guys influenced death metal then I guess this is also the place to start. The drum beat is just a rapid beat, no fills just an occasional cymbal here and there. The tempo lets up and down throughout the song, but you can almost imagine the singer letting out a growl of death metal.
The riffs are all pretty cool; they are really either fast or fast and somewhat technical. I think what makes the guitar riffs stand out and come together is the constant beating of the drums. The singing is rather straight forward with a low tone. Almost sometime it could sound like a death metal growl. Sometimes they even throw in the thrash backing vocals where parts of the song is repeated, like in Incinerator.
There are only two problems with this album. Being a demo, of course it is going to have shitty production. The first song Disintegrater has a chainsaw roaring, but when the drums come in is that still the chainsaw or the guitars. Kind of hard to tell. Even though it was re-released (who knows how many times) some of the junk that gets in there can't be cleaned up. I imagine it would be really bad if you were listening to the original recording, but the latter ones aren't to bad. The other problem is the songs get repetitive, so bad that sometimes you feel like you already listened to the that song before. Other than that this album is pure bang your head fucking thrash. Any fans of early death metal or thrash metal should get a hold of this especially if you like really old Slayer.
Slaughter is a Canadian death/thrash metal band that emerged in the mid-1980s and became a significant influence in the extreme metal scene. Formed in 1984 in Toronto, Ontario, by bassist/vocalist Terry Sadler and guitarist Dave Hewson, Slaughter is best known for their raw, aggressive sound that blends elements of death metal, thrash metal, and early grindcore.
Musical Style and Influence Slaughter's music is characterized by its brutal, fast-paced riffs, guttural vocals, and pounding drums, creating a sound that was ahead of its time and highly influential in the development of the death metal genre. Their style draws from a variety of influences, including hardcore punk, thrash metal, and early death metal, contributing to a sound that is both chaotic and powerful.
The band’s uncompromising approach and raw production set them apart from many of their contemporaries, helping to pave the way for the more extreme forms of metal that would dominate the underground scene in the late 1980s and 1990s. Slaughter is often cited as a key influence by many death metal and grindcore bands that followed.
Notable Releases Slaughter’s most famous release is their debut album, "Strappado" (1987), which is considered a classic of the genre. Strappado is revered for its ferocious energy, primitive production, and relentless speed, making it a cornerstone in the death/thrash metal genre. Tracks like "The Curse" and "Strappado" are particularly emblematic of the band's aggressive style.
Before Strappado, Slaughter had already made a name for themselves in the underground with their 1985 demo "Surrender or Die" and the EP "Nocturnal Hell" (1986). These early releases showcased the band's raw power and hinted at the more refined brutality that would come with their full-length debut.
Legacy Slaughter’s influence on the extreme metal genre cannot be overstated. Although their career was relatively short-lived—disbanding in 1989 before reuniting briefly in the 1990s—their music continues to be celebrated by fans of death and thrash metal. Slaughter's legacy lives on through the many bands they inspired, and their work remains a staple in the collections of metal enthusiasts around the world.
Similar Artists For fans of Slaughter, here are 50 similar artists that share their aggressive style and influential role in the death/thrash metal scene:
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