SEIKIMA-II from hell with love 28AH2119
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Artist = SEIKIMA-II
Title = from hell with love
Label = FITZBEAT
Catalog# = 28AH2119
Barcode = 4988009420929
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1986
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Spreading Love From Hell: Seikima-II’s ‘From Hell With Love’ (28AH2119)
Let’s explore the third major studio album (or “Large Scripture”) from Japan’s theatrical heavy metal band, Seikima-II (聖飢魔II). This is “From Hell With Love” (地獄より愛をこめて), released on November 21, 1986, via the Fitzbeat label (CBS/Sony) with the catalog number 28AH2119. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Arriving the same year as their first full-length, “The End Of The Century,” this album showcased the band’s incredible productivity and marked a significant point in their early lineup. “From Hell With Love” was heavily influenced by guitarist Jail Ohbashi, who composed the music for the majority of the tracks, including the single “Adam no Ringo” (Adam’s Apple).
Produced by the band and recorded at Kannonzaki Marine Studio and CBS/Sony Shinanomachi Studio, the album features a powerful heavy metal sound, deeply infused with Jail Ohbashi’s distinct, perhaps more American-influenced rock style. Tracks like “Death Land,” “Aphrodite,” “El・Do・Ra・Do,” and the title track showcase the classic Seikima-II blend of heavy riffing, intricate twin-guitar work, Demon Kogure’s powerful vocals, and their signature demonic concept. The album also features contributions from guest musicians, including Sunplaza Nakano (Bakufu Slump) on the track “M・O・A・I (Marae).”
This album is historically significant as it was the last to feature Jail Ohbashi, who departed the band shortly after its release to pursue other projects. “From Hell With Love” (28AH2119) captures his unique contributions to the band’s sound and stands as a powerful, classic album from their early, formative era. The original release came generously packaged with an obi, lyric insert, sticker sheet, and questionnaire card.