Description: SEALED, NEW CASSETTE TAPE. Imported from Germany's HIGH ROLLER RECORDS. High Roller Records, music cassette, ltd 200, 7 bonus tracks, Mastered by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY Ships safe -- Living Death is a pioneering German thrash metal band formed in the early 1980s. Known for their raw, aggressive sound, they were part of the early Teutonic thrash metal wave, alongside more famous acts like Kreator, Sodom, and Destruction. While they never achieved the same level of commercial success as their peers, Living Death earned a dedicated underground following thanks to their unrelenting speed, intense riffing, and distinctive, high-pitched vocals from frontman Thorsten "Toto" Bergmann. Band OverviewOrigin: Velbert, GermanyFormed: 1981Genre: Thrash Metal / Speed MetalNotable Lineup:Thorsten "Toto" Bergmann (Vocals)Reiner Kelch (Guitar)Frank Fricke (Guitar)Dieter Kelch (Bass)Atomic Steif (Drums)Living Death's sound is raw and blistering, mixing speed metal precision with the harsh aggression of early thrash metal. Their music is characterized by razor-sharp guitar riffs, fast-paced drumming, and Bergmann’s uniquely piercing vocals, which can be polarizing to listeners but also give the band a distinctive edge. The band's early work, especially, is known for its raw production and relentless pace, which helped cement their reputation in the underground metal scene. Discography Highlights"Vengeance of Hell" (1984): Their debut album, featuring raw, lo-fi production and a fierce combination of speed and thrash metal elements. The album didn't break through commercially but established the band's sound. "Metal Revolution" (1985): This release saw the band refining their sound while maintaining the aggression of their debut. Songs like "Screaming from a Chamber" show their penchant for fast tempos and melodic yet aggressive riffing. "Protected from Reality" (1987): Often considered their best work, this album showed more developed songwriting and better production. Tracks like "Horrible Infanticide (Part Two)" are prime examples of Living Death’s technical guitar work and brutal pace. "Worlds Neuroses" (1988): Continuing their streak of relentless thrash, this album saw the band delve into more complex song structures and lyrical themes dealing with war, mental illness, and societal collapse. "Killing in Action" (1991): Their last full-length album before breaking up in 1991. It retains their thrash metal roots but incorporates more intricate guitar work and slightly more polished production. Sound and InfluenceLiving Death's sound fits squarely within the Teutonic thrash metal style, which is known for its speed, aggression, and intensity. However, Living Death's distinguishing factor has always been Toto Bergmann's voice, which veers between a high-pitched wail and snarling aggression, and the relentless speed of their guitar work. Their music often deals with dark themes such as death, violence, and chaos. The band's influence can be heard in later German thrash and speed metal acts, particularly in the underground metal scenes, where their uncompromising approach to thrash metal resonated with fans looking for something raw and fierce. 50 Similar Artists:KreatorSodomDestructionTankardHoly MosesExumerIron AngelAngel DustProtectorMinotaurNecronomiconViolent ForceDeathrowAssassinVendettaDarknessHoly TerrorRazorExciterVulcanoArtilleryWhiplashOnslaughtCoronerSacrificePossessedSlaughter (Canada)Infernal MajestyMekong DeltaDesasterPiledriverParadoxAngel Witch (early thrash influence)DestructorStormtroopers of Death (S.O.D.)Demolition HammerMorbid SaintAt WarHobbs' Angel of DeathOverkillToxikNuclear AssaultAnvilRigor MortisGrinderRunning Wild (early albums)RazorwyreExodusSacred ReichAnthrax (early albums)Living Death remains a cult favorite among fans of underground thrash and speed metal, known for their uncompromising, raw sound and relentless aggression. Their albums, particularly "Protected from Reality", are essential listening for fans of 80s thrash metal.
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Artist: Celtic Frost, Destruction, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Kreator, Metallica, Morbid Angel, Morbid Saint, Napalm Death, Obituary, Sacred Reich, Saxon, Slayer, Sodom, Venom, Diamond Head, exumer, raven, tank, cannibal corpse, bolt thrower, sacrifice, demolition hammer, iron angel, living death
Format: Cassette
Record Label: high roller records
Release Year: 2023
Release Title: metal revolution
Color: Clear
Case Condition: Mint (M)
Style: British Metal/NWOBHM, Death Metal, Glam/Hair Metal, Heavy Metal, Industrial Metal, Metalcore, New Metal, Power/Progressive Metal, Progressive Metal, Punk/New Wave, Punk Metal, Speed & Trash Metal, Thrash & Speed, True Metal
Genre: Metal, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll
Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
Cassette Condition: Mint (M)
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