ZNOWHITE act of god RR95871
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Artist = ZNOWHITE
Title = act of god
Label = ROADRUNNER
Catalog# = RR95871
Barcode = 016861958718
Release = NETHERLANDS
Year =
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Chicago Thrash Masterpiece: Znowhite’s ‘Act Of God’ (RR 9587 1)
Today’s entry spotlights a seminal release from the Chicago thrash metal scene. We are looking at the 1988 album Act Of God by Znowhite, released on Roadrunner Records with the catalog number RR 9587 1.
Technical Thrash Perfection
By 1988, Znowhite had evolved from a rough speed metal act into a sophisticated, technical thrash machine. This album is unique in the band’s discography as it features vocalist Nicole Lee, who replaced the band’s original singer Nicole Rizzuto. Lee’s vocals are powerful and gritty, perfectly complementing the intricate riffing of guitarist and mastermind Ian Tafoya.
The music is complex, aggressive, and relentless. The album opens with the furious “To The Last Breath” and never lets up. Tracks like “War Machine” and “Thunderdome” exemplify the late-80s thrash sound—fast tempos with frequent rhythm changes. The album closes with the ambitious nine-minute epic “Something Wicked (This Way Comes),” which showcases the band’s progressive songwriting abilities.
Collector’s Details
Packaging: It was issued with a double-sided printed inner sleeve containing lyrics and a “thanks list,” which is essential for a complete copy. Mastering: The runout grooves feature the etching “HCA 871015” and usually a small symbol for The Masters, a well-known Dutch mastering studio (mastered by Harmannus C. Aing), ensuring the audio has that classic, punchy Roadrunner production quality of the era.This Netherlands pressing on Roadrunner Records is the standard European edition of the album.
Act Of God is often cited by thrash connoisseurs as an underrated gem, bridging the gap between the raw energy of early Slayer and the technicality of bands like Testament.