The Clash

 Today in 1979 The Clash released the album London Calling

London, United Kingdom Punk rock

Status:Split Up

Years active 1976–86

The Sex Pistols may have been the first British punk rock band, but the Clash were the definitive British punk rockers. Where the Pistols were nihilistic, the Clash were fiery and idealistic, charged with righteousness and a leftist political ideology. From the outset, the band was more musically adventurous, expanding its hard rock & roll with reggae, dub, and rockabilly among other roots musics. Furthermore, they were blessed with two exceptional songwriters in Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, each with a distinctive voice and style. The Clash copped heavily from classic outlaw imagery, positioning themselves as rebels with a cause. As a result, they won a passionately devoted following on both sides of the Atlantic. While they became rock & roll heroes in the U.K., second only to the Jam in terms of popularity, it took the Clash several years to break into the American market, and when they finally did in 1982, they imploded several months later. Though the Clash never became the superstars they always threatened to become, they restored passion and protest to rock & roll. For a while, they really did seem like "the only band that mattered."

 Epic

Compilation

All tracks by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones except where noted.

"White Riot" – 1:57

"Remote Control" – 2:58

"Complete Control" – 3:11

"Clash City Rockers" – 3:46

"(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" – 3:58

"Tommy Gun" – 3:13

"English Civil War" (Trad arr. Strummer/Jones) – 2:34

"I Fought the Law" (Sonny Curtis) – 2:38

"London Calling" – 3:17

"Train in Vain" – 3:06

"Bankrobber" – 4:32

"The Call Up" (Strummer/Jones/Paul Simonon/Topper Headon) – 5:21

"Hitsville U.K." (Strummer/Jones/Simonon/Headon) – 4:19

"The Magnificent Seven" (Strummer/Jones/Simonon/Headon) – 4:26

"This Is Radio Clash" (Strummer/Jones/Simonon/Headon) – 4:08

"Know Your Rights" – 3:35

"Rock the Casbah" (Strummer/Jones/Headon) – 3:35

"Should I Stay or Should I Go" (Strummer/Jones/Simonon/Headon) – 3:08

The Singles is a compilation album by The Clash. It includes all their singles, in their single versions, except for 1977's Capital Radio (which, whilst not eligible for chart entry due to being a free EP, is still considered a single) as well as 1985's "This Is England" due to the Cut the Crap album being disowned by the band at that time.

This collection contains the actual A-side recording of the "This Is Radio Clash" single. Some other compilations such as The Essential Clash and the remastered version of Super Black Market Clash contain the B-side "Radio Clash" under the title "This Is Radio Clash" instead.

A remastered version, (495353 2) with slightly altered artwork, was released in 1999 as part of Sony's Clash reissue campaign.

Sadistik Exekution

 Today in 1991 Sadistik Exekution released there debut album The Magus

Sydney, New South Wales,Australia Death/Black Metal

Status:Split-up

Years active: 1985-2004, 2009

Sadistik Exekution was legendary in Australian metal circles, and one of the better known bands to come from down under. The band formed in 1986 and apparently gained a large following before even playing live or recording, due to the publicity stunts of co-founders Rok and Dave Slave. They recorded sporadically over the last fifteen years or so, with their albums reportedly all in a similar style (the one reviewed here is 1997's K.A.O.S.). Musically, Sadistic Exekution played a rather loose, messy, frenzied death metal, with some grind tendencies, though without the technical prowess of some of the better grind bands out there. It's all a bit much, with most songs pretty much the same speed and volume, the band really never coming up for air but instead content to rampage uncontrolled through their musical jungle. Those seeking subtlety, technicality, or diversity had better look elsewhere, but for those just looking for a mindless death bash might take to these guys. They broke up soon after their last album in 2004, and played a reunion gig in 2009.

Vampire Records

Rok Vocals

Sandy Vahdanni Guitars

Dave Slave Bass

Sloth Drums

1. Transneobathasorikal Disillusions of the Unknown (1:19)

2. The Magus (3:10)

3. Agonizing the Dead (5:57)

4. Sadistikly Exekuted (4:02)

5. Cautness Darling Blood (4:04)

6. Possessed Haemorrhage (3:25)

7. Lupercalia (4:33)

8. Spirits Are Komming (4:39)

9. [untitled] (4:12)

10. I'll Kill You, You Bastard (0:04)

Total Time: 35:29

Recorded in February 1988.

First release by Vampire Records 1991 (LP, later re-pressed on CD).

On the Vampire CD release there are 3 hidden tracks.

Second release by Osmose Productions 2001 (CD only limited to 2000 copies).

Trivia: They started pressing it in one pressing plant in green vinyl and black also. But they had problems with this pressing plant so they terminated the pressing there after only 30 (approx.) were done

Goreaphobia

 Today in 1991 Goreaphobia released there debut EP Omen of Masochism

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Death Metal

Status:Split-up

Years active: 1988-1994, 1999-2002, 2004-2012

Goreaphobia is a mid-tempo death metal band from USA. They fromed in 1988 and their current line up consists of Chris Gamble (Vocals/Bass, Ancient Rites, Absu), Alex Bouks (Guitars, Incantation, Master) and Jim Roe (Drums, Incantation, Morbid Sin). They have had a lot of high rated musicans in the death metal scene over the years including Incantation's John McEntee and Craig Pillard, and Immolation's Craig Smilowski. They have increasing popularity of mixed gore, atmospeheric and down tempo death metal progressing standly with minmal releases due to member and personal problems

Relapse Records

Ken Masteller Drums

John Arcucci (R.I.P. 1997) Guitars, Vocals

Chris Gamble Vocals, Bass

Alex Bouks Guitars

Side A

1. Demented Omen of Masochism 04:15

Side B

2. Morbidious Pathology 04:18

08:33

Recorded at Obliteration Studios, October 1991.

Afflicted

 Today in 1990 Afflicted released there debut single Ingrained

Stockholm,Sweden Progressive/Technical Death Metal (early), Power Metal (later)

Status:Split-up

Years active: 1988-1990 (as Afflicted Convulsion), 1990-1995

Afflicted's 1992 debut, Prodigal Sun, was an album slightly ahead of its time -- rooted in death metal, but possessing a greater degree of complexity and technicality than most of its contemporaries, a style that is more prevalent nowadays than back in 1992. Though the album received good reviews, it wasn't a major seller, and three years would go by before the band would re-emerge on a new label with a new album, Dawn Of Glory, which reportedly is less death-oriented (it is not reviewed here). The band broke up shortly thereafter. Most recently, two members from that second album lineup have formed the very different Defender, a traditional power metal band.

Thrash Records

Joakim Bröms Vocals

Jesper Thorsson Guitars

Joacim Carlsson Guitars

Fredrik Ling Bass

Yasin Hillborg Drums

Side A

1. Viewing the Obscene 04:55

Side B

2. The Empty Word 05:17

10:12

Black vinyl, xerox A4 insert.

Recording information:

Recorded at Studio Sunlight in October / November 1990.

Produced and mixed by Tomas Skogsberg and Afflicted.

Helloween

 Today in 1989 Helloween released the album Pumpkin Tracks

Hamburg,Germany Power/Speed Metal

Years active: 1978-1981 (as Gentry), 1981-1982 (as Second Hell), 1982-1983 (as Iron Fist), 1983-present

One of the "big four" of the first wave of 80's German power metal bands (alongside Grave Digger, Running Wild, and Rage), Helloween might just be the most influential of them all, as their works such as Walls Of Jericho and the two Keeper Of The Seven Keys albums proving to be a prime reference point for any number of European speed/power metal bands over the last three decades. With the exception of a dip during the Pink Bubbles/ Chameleon era (neither of which received much critical acclaim, nor the usual fan interest), the career of the pumpkinheads has been steady and solid almost from the beginning, with their fan base still strong some 30 years after their debut album.

Noise Records

Compilation

Markus Grosskopf Bass

Michael Weikath Guitars

Ingo Schwichtenberg (R.I.P. 1995) Drums

Kai Hansen Guitars, Vocals

Michael Kiske Vocals

Side A

1. Savage 03:26

2. Save Us 05:12

3. Victim of Fate 06:37

4. Livin Ain't No Crime 04:43

5. Don't Run for Cover 04:48

6. Judas 04:39

Side B

7. Murderer 04:25

8. Starlight 04:12

9. Phantoms of Death 06:33

10. A Tale That Wasn't Right 05:15

11. I Want Out 04:39

12. March of Time 05:13

59:42

Only released in Europe (notably Scandinavia).

"Victim of Fate" is the Kiske version, taken from the 'Dr. Stein' mini-CD. "Starlight" is the 'Helloween' version with Hansen on vocals, minus the intro which was edited out.

Helloween

 Today in 1985 Helloween released there debut album Walls of Jericho

Hamburg,Germany Power/Speed Metal

Status:Active

Years active: 1978-1981 (as Gentry), 1981-1982 (as Second Hell), 1982-1983 (as Iron Fist), 1983-present

One of the "big four" of the first wave of 80's German power metal bands (alongside Grave Digger, Running Wild, and Rage), Helloween might just be the most influential of them all, as their works such as Walls Of Jericho and the two Keeper Of The Seven Keys albums proving to be a prime reference point for any number of European speed/power metal bands over the last three decades. With the exception of a dip during the Pink Bubbles/ Chameleon era (neither of which received much critical acclaim, nor the usual fan interest), the career of the pumpkinheads has been steady and solid almost from the beginning, with their fan base still strong some 30 years after their debut album.

Noise Records

Kai Hansen – vocals, guitar

Michael Weikath – guitar, cover concept

Markus Grosskopf – bass

Ingo Schwichtenberg – drums (R.I.P. 1995)

Additional musicians

James Hardaway – E-mu Emulator II

Chris Boltendahl Vocals (additional) ("Reptile")

1. Walls of Jericho (0:49)

2. Ride the Sky (5:57)

3. Reptile (3:45)

4. Guardians (4:19)

5. Phantoms of Death (6:37)

6. Metal Invaders (4:11)

7. Gorgar (3:55)

8. Heavy Metal (Is the Law) (4:02)

9. How Many Tears (7:17)

Total Time: 40:56

Most CD versions are of the re-issue that Noise did in 1987 that included in a single CD the mini-album "Helloween" (tracks 1-5), "Walls Of Jericho" (tracks 6-14) album and the song "Judas" (track 15) from the "Judas" maxi-

The Japanese edition features an additional track, 16. Don't Run for Cover.

The version listed here is another CD version containing only the original album that was released in Japan on Combat / Noise Records (cat.-no. 88561-8093-2).

2006 Remastered/Expanded edition:

Disc: 1

1. Starlight (5:18)

2. Murderer (4:27)

3. Warrior (4:01)

4. Victim Of Fate (6:39)

5. Cry For Freedom (6:03)

6. Walls Of Jericho / Ride The Sky (6:45)

7. Reptile (3:46)

8. Guardians (4:21)

9. Phantoms Of Death (6:36)

10. Metal Invaders (4:12)

11. Gorgar (3:57)

12. Heavy Metal (Is The Law) (4:01)

13. How Many Tears (7:16)

14. Judas (4:43)

Disc: 2

1. Murderer (remix) (4:34)

2. Walls of Jericho / Ride The Sky (remix) (6:45)

3. Intro / Ride The Sky (live) (7:16)

4. Guardians (live) (4:26)

5. Oernst Of Life (demo tape) (4:46)

6. Metal Invaders (demo tape) (4:37)

7. Surprise Track (2:08)

Tracks 1, 6, and 8 by Weikath & Hansen

Tracks 2, 5, and 7 by Hansen

Tracks 3, 4, and 9 by Weikath

Walls of Jericho is the debut full length studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released in 1985 on LP by Noise Records.[3]

In 1988 Walls of Jericho was released on CD. Due to the enhanced capacity of the CD the Helloween EP/mini-LP and the song Judas from the Judas EP were added to the Walls of Jericho track listing; they are now released as a compilation. In the late 1980s, due to a manufacturing error, on side one of several cassette copies of Walls of Jericho accidentally contained the music of Celtic Frost's To Mega Therion, confusing many first-time Helloween listeners

Malhavoc

Today in 1988 Malhavoc released there debut EP Shrine

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Thrash Metal (early), Electronic Rock/Industrial (later)

Status:Active

Years active: 1983-present

Malhavoc were pioneers in the industrial metal field, fusing samples and synthesizers with metal guitars in their early work, souding a bit like mid-period Ministry. By the time of their fourth release (1994's Get Down), the metal influences had largely disappeared as the band moved toward a more pure techno/industrial style. As late as 2007 mainman James Cavalluzzo was still working on new material with a new lineup, but nothing has been heard from the camp lately.

Independent

James Cavalluzzo Vocals, Guitars

Dave C. Bass

John Carss Drums

Ric H. Vocals (additonal)

1. Age of Dark Renaissance/Urbain Grandier 06:01

2. Attack from the Sepulcher 04:33

3. Empirical Minds 06:48

4. Dunwich Horror 05:46

5. Dread 06:46

6. Trial and Error: 1) Of Reanimators and Immortals 2) From Beyond 3) Deathtrance 05:43

35:37

Track #4 based on a H.P. Lovecraft story

Track #2 is a tribute to film director George Romero

Songs written at times as follows:

Oct/Nov 1985: #1b

Mar/Apr 1986: #2

Apr/May 1986: #4

May/Jun 1986: #1a

Nov/Jan 1987: #3

Feb/Mar 1987: #5

Jun 1987:#6b-c

Aug 1987: #6a

Tracks 1, 2 and 4 previously featured (as different versions) on the "Age of the Dark Renaissance" demo (1986)

Recording information:

Recorded summer 1988 at Reaction Studios, Toronto, Canada