TOM COYNE - "Master" Mastering Engineer

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"Skeptics Apocalypse," the inaugural testament by the American Speed/Power metal force Agent Steel, reverberates on a 12" Vinyl LP Album. This debut release, recorded "somewhere in Los Angeles" as cryptically mentioned on the album cover, solidifies Agent Steel's position in the metal

"Carnivore's" swansong,"Retaliation," graces the vinyl realm as a 12" LP Album on Roadrunner Records, accompanied by a Lyrics Sleeve. This 1987 release, the American Speed/Thrash Metal band's second and final album, emanates raw power and intensity. Produced by Alex Perialas and recorded at Systems Two Brooklyn and Pyramid Sound

Defiance's 1989 debut album, "Product of Society," epitomizes the Bay Area thrash metal scene. Featuring vocalist Ken Elkington and adorned with Ed Repka's iconic artwork, the LP's recording sessions with a notable producer yielded a powerful sonic experience. This landmark release, addressing societal issues, solidified Defiance's place in thrash history

In the world of American Speed/Thrash Metal, "Resisting Success" stands as the 1987 debut studio album by the formidable band Hades. Released on a 12" Vinyl LP Album, this record marks Hades' entrance into the metal scene with a powerful sonic onslaught. The album is a testament to the band's prowess in delivering relentless speed and thrash elements.

  This is the Dutch release of "Burning Star" which is the first full length album released by the Texan Speed Metal band: Helstar.

Infernal Majesty’s None Shall Defy (1987) is a Canadian thrash metal masterpiece, blending raw power, technical precision, and dark lyrical themes. A cult classic, its relentless tracks and iconic artwork cement its place in metal history.

"Gross Misconduct" is the 1989 studio album by the American Crossover Thrash Metal band, it was produced by "Alex Perialas" and recorded at the "Pyramid Sound" in New York.

"Cruel Tranquility" is the debut studio album of the American death metal band Napalm. The album was originally released in 1989 by the small independent label Wild Rags Records. Although Napalm never achieved widespread commercial success, the album remains a cult classic in the death metal genre, with its fast, aggressive, and brutal sound.

"Brain Death," Nuclear Assault's inaugural 12" Vinyl EP Album, marked a seminal moment in thrash metal history. Released as the band's first Extended Play (EP), this iconic record showcased their raw intensity and lyrical prowess. Unleashed with thunderous riffs and relentless energy, "Brain Death" solidified Nuclear Assault's place in the burgeoning metal scene, laying the foundation for their influential musical journey.

Released in 1993, "I Hear Black" marked a significant shift in Overkill's musical trajectory. The album, arriving during a time of grunge dominance and waning interest in thrash, saw the band embrace a darker, more experimental sound.

Released in 1987, "Taking Over" was Overkill's second studio album and their major label debut on Atlantic Records. The album arrived during the peak of thrash metal's popularity, with bands like Metallica and Slayer dominating the scene.

Possessed's "Beyond the Gates" 12" Vinyl LP mesmerizes with its iconic gatefold gimmick cover. Designed by artist Edward J. Repka, the fold-out cover transforms into a vivid poster, showcasing dark and intricate illustrations that mirror the album's occult themes.

Hailing from Buffalo, TALAS emerged as a prominent force in the heavy metal scene, delivering their powerful sound with precision and intensity. Their 12" vinyl LP album, "Sink Your Teeth Into That", stands as a testament to the band's musical prowess and their ability to captivate audiences with their hard-hitting brand of metal.

The album opens with the pummeling "Beginning of the End," setting the tone for a whirlwind ride of thrashing riffs, double-kick drumming, and scorching guitar solos. Tracks like "Face in the Sky" and "Falling Fast"

The second album by American heavy metal band Testament, titled "The New Order", holds a significant place in the band's discography. Released on 10 May 1988, this album propelled Testament into the thrash metal mainstream