FLATBACKER accident VIH-28228
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Artist = FLATBACKER
Title = accident
Label = INVITATION
Catalog# = VIH-28228
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1985
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
10trk, pre-e.z.o., masaki yamada(loudness)
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The Genesis of EZO: Flatbacker’s Debut ‘Accident’ (VIH-28228)
Today’s entry focuses again on the powerful debut album from the Japanese heavy metal band Flatbacker, titled “Accident” (戦争 – Sensou / War), released on the Invitation label (Victor) with the catalog number VIH-28228. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Issued on October 31, 1985, this 10-track, 12-inch vinyl LP marked the explosive arrival of a band that would soon achieve international recognition under a different name. Flatbacker quickly gained notoriety for their intense and aggressive brand of heavy meta.
“Accident” unleashes a ferocious sonic assault across its ten tracks. Listeners are treated to blistering guitar work, a thunderous rhythm section, and the powerful, high-pitched vocals characteristic of mid-80s heavy and speed metal. The album captures the raw energy and ambition of the band in their original incarnation.
This album is historically crucial as it represents the first major statement from the band known as pre-EZO. It features the formidable vocal talents of Masaki Yamada, who would later go on to front the legendary heavy metal band Loudness during the 1990s. “Accident” (VIH-28228) captures the raw, untamed power of these musicians laying the groundwork for their future international endeavors. It remains an essential release for fans of classic J-Metal, the origins of EZO, and Masaki Yamada’s early work.