Description
Still sealed pro-printed cdr
Bassist Bob Feddersen and drummer John Sullivan had been doing covers together since the seventh grade. They played everything from the Beach Boys to Black Sabbath – anything that would get them booked at gigs, parties, churches, weddings; the more, the merrier. One night in 1984 they got a gig opening for a local band named Fury at Moraine Valley Community College. Never before this fateful evening in 1984 had the band heard music from Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, or Dio. How had they never heard these amazing songs before now? After the shock of what they had just witnessed (as well as the shock of being blown off the stage) wore off, the band started listening to these groups and others, many coming out of Hollywoodʼs Sunset Strip scene. Eventually, the band rechristened themselves with a new name and sound. It was now 1986. From now on, it was all about the metal. From now on, it was all about Vandal. A year later they released their debut demo, the 6-track demo Under Arrest. Although VandalL was gaining momentum and recognition, it was always a band filled with friction and trouble. Even at their young age, the band was partying hard, seemingly using Motley Crueʼs Uncensored video as the blueprint for their lifestyle. In 1988, After their one-millionth fight about who-knows-what, Feddersen and Sullivan parted ways with the the other members and re-grouped with a new line-up. Now came one of the best years in the history of Vandal. The band now had fun and they were packing up clubs, winning battle of the bands competition, building their own lightning sign, doing home made pyro etc. It was a productive year but music wise it only resulted in a 3-track demo in 1989. By early 1990, Vandal could not figure out how to get to the next level, and although they were doing everything humanly possible to promote the band, they were still young (19 to 21) and had no idea what to do next in order to achieve their dreams of fame and fortune. The band felt like they were spinning their wheels. At that same time, Stacey was having voice-related issues. The band turned to Staceyʼs younger brother Lance Thomason, who was becoming quite the well-known rocker himself, to join the group in place of his older brother, and hopefully give the band the shot in the arm it needed. Within a short period of time, Feddersen, Sullivan, Donegan, and Lance Thomason had re-emerged with a leaner, meaner sound, and cut the 1990 release simply tiled Vandal. The band began storming back in the clubs, and getting on local radio. But it was short lived. The band was featured on the January 1991 cover of Chicago Area Music Monthly (CAMM Magazine), and by the time the issue came out, Lance had already left and after trying out new singers it was clear that the band had run its course. Dan Donegan and Fuzz went on to form the multi-platinum metal group Disturbed. They have sold out arenas and stadiums worldwide for over 10 years, and have had four consecutive #1 albums, a record shared in the U.S. with only Metallica and the Dave Matthews Band. This compilation album features the three demos and a 2013 re-recording of an old track
Track list:
1. Sweet Revenge
2. Playing With Your Life
3. Center Of Ridicule
4. U Want It? U Got It!
5. Fake Reality
6. Burning Up The Night
7. City Girl
8. Down And Out
9. Working Class Blues
10. Sweet Revenge
11. Misery Loves Company
12. When The Looks Are Gone
13. Last Laugh
14. Better Off Dead
15. Torn
16. Working Class Blues-2013 version