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ASSASSIN The Upcoming Terror LP SILVER
High Roller Records, silver vinyl, ltd 400, lyric sheet + 4 pages insert printed on uncoated paper, poster, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, Mastered by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY. Cutting by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality on all levels ... ETERNAL TEUTONIC THRASH METAL CULT GEM.
BRAND NEW AND SEALED
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Robert - vocals Dinko - leadguitars Scholli - leadguitars Lulle - bass Psycho - drums
01 Forbidden Reality 02 Nemesis 03 Fight (To Stop the Tyranny) 04 The Last Man
05 Assassin 06 Holy Terror 07 Bullets 08 Speed of Light
April 26th
Mastered by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY. Cutting by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality on all levels ... ETERNAL TEUTONIC THRASH METAL CULT GEM.
It is fair to say that The Upcoming Terror, the 1987 debut full-length of Assassin from Düsseldorf/Germany, is a canonical album of Teutonic thrash metal and a groundbreaking work for the genre as a whole. Surprisingly enough though, the number of valid reissues is rather small in spite of a continual demand – especially from a young generation of headbangers who have stumbled upon and marvelled at the group online.
“In 1998, our first two albums were re-released on CD for the first time without the band being informed about it,” says guitarist Jürgen “Scholli” Scholz. “We never received any money even though 3,000 copies were pressed and sold! In 2011 the original label Steamhammer/SPV did a vinyl reissue before handing over the rights to both albums to BMG.” Then, pretty much nothing happened anymore.
As for The Upcoming Terror, it was recorded at Karo Studios in late 1986 with influential producer Kalle Trapp (Destruction, Blind Guardian…), largely consisting of earlier demo songs and basically giving the fledgling scene everything it could wish for – fast tempos, dextrous speed metal riffing mixed with punk rock’s simple effectiveness and lyrics blending social consciousness with science fiction imagery.
Scholli and his guitar counterpart Dinko Vekić were the main songwriters during that era, channelling their inspirations (the most extreme in those days: Metallica, Exciter and the likes) with an individual touch that was there right from the get-go, not least thanks to Robert Gonella’s vocal delivery, which sounded abrasive and well-articulated at the same time, as well as the six-stringers’ ambitious fretwork.
It´s astounding just how well the material has aged in comparison to the dilettantish initial steps of some of Assassin´s peers, most of whom became significantly more popular. Needless to say, numbers like the band anthem ‘Assassin’, the ominous ‘The Last Man’ or the vibrant instrumental ‘ Speed of Light’ haven’t lost anything of their original impact if you spin them today…
Which you can do now via brand-new, faithful reissues of The Upcoming Terror on both CD and vinyl: “When we got the rights back from BMG”, Scholli explains, “we were of course happy to put them in the hands of High Roller, who are now taking care of them with real passion.”
Andreas Schiffmann
Assassin - The Upcoming Terror (1987) The Upcoming Terror is the debut album by German thrash metal band Assassin, released in 1987. Emerging during the golden age of thrash metal, Assassin delivered a raw, high-energy record that has since become a cult classic among fans of the genre. The album is characterized by its blistering guitar riffs, pounding drums, and aggressive vocals, showcasing the band’s relentless approach to their craft.
Lyrically, The Upcoming Terror addresses themes of war, societal destruction, and rebellion, typical of 1980s thrash. Tracks like "Forbidden Reality," "Nemesis," and "Fight (To Stop the Tyranny)" stand out as anthems of the band’s uncompromising style. With its ferocious pace and unpolished production, the album encapsulates the raw energy of underground thrash metal and has been a touchstone for fans and bands alike.
Tracklist: Forbidden Reality Nemesis Fight (To Stop the Tyranny) The Last Man Assassin Holy Terror Bullets Speed of Light 50 Similar Artists to Assassin Kreator Sodom Destruction Tankard Holy Moses Exumer Darkness (Germany) Deathrow Living Death Paradox Vendetta Angel Dust Protector Exhumer Mortal Sin Sabbat (UK) Razor Artillery Coroner Onslaught Warbringer Evile Vio-lence Forbidden Heathen Toxik Sadus Annihilator Whiplash Hirax Overkill Exodus Slayer Testament Dark Angel Nuclear Assault Death Angel Flotsam and Jetsam Sacrifice Infernal Majesty Cyclone Necrodeath Iron Angel Mekong Delta Warpath Accu§er Messiah Rigor Mortis Demolition Hammer Hobbs’ Angel of Death These artists share the raw, aggressive energy and uncompromising attitude of Assassin, capturing the spirit of 1980s thrash metal's global scene.
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