Slaughter Strappado 2x LP Speed Metal Thrash Razor Sepultura sodom Kreator DRI
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Brand new LP. Sealed.
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DOUBLE LP. - High Roller Records, swamp green vinyl, ltd 300, original mix + bonus track + 14 tracks unedited rough mix, 425gsm 5mm spine cover, lyric sheet, poster, disco bag, mastered and restored by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony
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A1 Strappado A2 The Curse A3 Disintegrator A4 Incinerator A5 Parasites A6 One Foot In The Grave B1 F.O.D. (Fuck Of Death) B2 Tortured Souls B3 Nocturnal Hell B4 Tales Of The Macabre C1 One Foot In The Grave C2 Disintegrator C3 Incinerator C4 The Curse C5 Tales Of The Macabre C6 Strappado C7 Tyrant Of Hell D1 Nocturnal Hell D2 F.O.D. (Fuck Of Death) D3 Disintegrator D4 Incinerator (Backing Vokills Only) D5 Tortured Souls (No Chorus) D6 Parasites D7 Death Dealer HRR 385LP2: ltd 500, 250 x black + 250 x swamp green vinyl, 425gsm heavy 5 mm spine cardboard cover, discobag, lyric sheet, poster LP 1 (original mix) / LP 2 (unedited rough mix; 14 tracks!)
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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