SLAUGHTER Strappado Picture Disc Remix razor sodom slayer kreator celtic frost
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Brand new and unplayed!!!!
Picture Disc
High Roller Records, picture disc, ltd 525, handnumbered, deluxe plastic bag, cardboard insert, remix version
Dave Hewson - Vocals, Guitar Terry Sadler - Vocals, Bass Ron Summers - Drums
-Strappado -The Curse -Disintegrater -Incinerator -Parasites -One Foot In The Grave (Bonustrack) -F.O.D. (Fuck Of Death) -Tortured Souls -Nocturnal Hell -Tales Of The Macabre
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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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