V/A skull thrash zone volume 1 VIH-28284
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Artist = V/A
Title = skull thrash zone volume 1
Label = INVITATION
Catalog# = VIH-28284
Barcode = 4988002119585
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1987
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Entering the Zone: The ‘Skull Thrash Zone Volume 1’ Compilation (VIH-28284)
Let’s spotlight a seminal compilation that captured the ferocious energy of the emerging Japanese thrash metal scene: “Skull Thrash Zone Volume 1.” Released in 1987 on the Invitation label (Victor) with the catalog number VIH-28284, this 12-inch vinyl LP served as a crucial showcase.
Issued in cooperation with Explosion Records, this compilation brought together some of the most powerful and promising thrash metal bands active in Japan at the time, providing significant exposure often beyond the typical underground circuit. It’s a vital document of the raw aggression and speed defining Japanese thrash metal in the mid-to-late 80s, showcasing diverse yet intense styles.
“Skull Thrash Zone Volume 1” features a legendary lineup, each band contributing two tracks:
Doom: (“You End, Get Up! You,” “Doom’s Day”) – Showcasing their complex, bass-driven thrash. Shellshock: (“Endless War,” “Through The Night”) – Delivering their brand of intense thrash. X (later X Japan): (“Stab Me In The Back,” “No Connexion”) – Capturing their early, raw speed metal power before major fame. Jurassic Jade: (“Kagami Yo Kagami,” “The Old Kingdom Of Hell”) – Representing their aggressive thrash sound. Ground Zero: (“Death Train,” “Victim Of King”) – Adding their intense contribution to the mix. Rose Rose: (“Death Of Thrill,” “There’s No Realism”) – Likely bringing a hardcore-influenced thrash edge.This collection offers an unadulterated blast of high-speed riffs, pounding drums, aggressive vocals, and the chaotic energy that characterized early thrash. While the recording quality might reflect the era, the raw power and distinct styles of each band shine through.
For collectors and fans seeking the roots of Japanese thrash metal, VIH-28284 is an absolutely essential compilation. It captures the explosive power of a scene on the rise, featuring several bands that would become legendary figures in Japanese extreme metal. The release came packaged with an obi strip and a folded, double-sided insert.