Description
2017 re-issue on black vinyl. Limited 500 copies
One of those amazing over the top Satanic singles that was released in Japan back in 1985 but even by today it still dwells in mystery. Looking at the name of the band members it looks like an international act with two Japanese members. However none of these names appears anywhere else. This could have been a forgettable release with a production that feels both distant and thin. But were talking about a release from 1985 that are so obscure and has NWOBHM riffs with a few blackened thrash influences. This is the perfect kind of Venom worship with over the top Satanic lyrics that should have been called an important masterpiece by early Norwegian black metal musicians if they would have been aware of its existence. Just take a look at the lyrics
We’re gathered here tonight
To call our lord Satan
Give us your command
Death to you, is what he demands
I spit on Virgin Mary
I vomit on the cross
I do this all for you
Lord Satan, Lucifer
Death to you Christ
Heaven burns
Kill the angels
Satan laughs
Sold my soul for an evil goal
I’m a blasphemer
I’ll skin you all alive
I’m the messenger from hell
I bear the number
666
I wear the cross
Dirty, filthy, upside down
I curse at the lying priest
I make love to the dead
I burn the fucking bibles
I laugh at the blind believers
They believe in a second coming
Not as long as Satan commands
I’m gonna drag you to the grave
You will be buried alive!
Dont say that this isnt one of the most satanic metal songs ever written and some lyrics that Cronos would envy. However it feels like the band worked more on the lyrics than the actually songs. Its just basic riffs that dont really stand out with a English/American or Australian singer that shouts more than he sings. We had hoped for more info about this band when this re-issue was announced in 2017 but no new info was shared. I guess one day in the future we will know everything about this release and about the musicians that were behind this one. Until then Venom, Warfare, Nwobhm and even Bad News fans should get hold of this and salute old Nick
Track list:
1. Lucifer
2. Nuclear
3. White Hell