DOOM go mad yourself! EXP-HM-101017

A crucial piece of early Japanese thrash metal history is the focus for this entry: the “Go Mad Yourself!” EP from the legendary band Doom.

Released in 1986 on the independent Explosion Records label (catalog number EXP-HM-101017), this 7-inch, 33 ⅓ RPM EP captures the band in their raw, formative stage.

This release unleashes four tracks of Doom’s unique and aggressive sound, blending thrash, speed metal, and heavy metal:
A1: Fire On The O.I.L
A2: Last Stand To Hell
B1: Why!?
B2: Go Mad Yourself!

Recorded at Explosion and produced by H. Fujisawa, the EP features the classic, formidable lineup of T. Fujita (Guitar, Vocals), K. Morota (Bass), and J. Hirokawa (Drums), with all songs written by the band.

As a significant independent release from the Kansai underground scene (with 7,000 copies pressed), “Go Mad Yourself!” (EXP-HM-101017) stands as an essential document, capturing the raw power and burgeoning complexity that would make Doom one of Japan’s most revered extreme metal bands.