SAINTS' ANGER - Danger Metal 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Danger Metal" Album Description:

In the world of German Heavy Metal, the name "Saint's Anger" echoes with the thunderous resonance of their first and only full-length album, "Danger Metal." Released on a 12" Vinyl LP, this album serves as a testament to the band's prowess and influence within the genre.

Genesis of Saint's Anger:

The roots of Saint's Anger trace back to Speyer, Germany, where the band emerged in 1981. Fueled by the fervor of the burgeoning Heavy Metal scene, the members united to create a sonic force that would leave an indelible mark on the musical landscape.

The "Danger Metal" Chronicles:

"Danger Metal," unleashed upon the world by Saint's Anger, encapsulates the raw energy and rebellious spirit of classic Heavy Metal. The album, a symphony of powerful riffs and anthemic vocals, showcases the band's dedication to their craft.

A Journey Cut Short:

Despite their undeniable impact, Saint's Anger's journey was regrettably short-lived. The band disbanded in 1987, leaving fans yearning for more. However, the tale of Saint's Anger doesn't end with their disbandment but continues with a noteworthy twist.

Continuation in "Palace":

Following the dismantling of Saint's Anger, the musical journey of most band members found a new home in the Heavy Metal band "Palace," also hailing from Speyer. This transition speaks volumes about the resilience and passion that defined these musicians.

Legacy and Influence:

"Danger Metal" may stand as Saint's Anger's sole official full-length album, but its impact reverberates through time. The album, a relic of the '80s Heavy Metal scene, continues to inspire new generations of metalheads, preserving the band's legacy.

Music Genre:

Heavy Metal

Label & Catalognr:

Mausoleum Records – SKULL 8363

Packaging:

This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1985 Made in Belgium

Producers:

Karlheinz Osche - Producer

Lothar Antoni - Producer

Alfie Falckenbach - Executive Producer

Alfie Falckenbach – Producer, label founder, entrepreneur

Belgian metal mover, Mausoleum boss, and one of those label names I always notice in the sleeve credits. Read more...

Alfie Falckenbach was a Belgian producer, label founder, and entrepreneur who gave European heavy metal a proper doorway instead of another damp rehearsal-room wall. I place him in the thick of the early 1980s, founding Mausoleum Records in 1982 with the label’s first run burning through 1982–1986 before its later revival from 1990–2016. Through Mausoleum he pushed bands such as Killer, Ostrogoth, Warlock, Anvil, Faithful Breath, Omen, and Nazareth into wider circulation. Later he built Music Avenue and Blues Boulevard, proving his ears were not welded shut at metal volume. He even stepped up as singer with Blues Karloff from 2014–2016. Not bad for a man usually spotted in the small print.

Stonne Holmgren - Executive Producer

Stonne Holmgren – Mausoleum Records co-founder

I file him under “quiet architects”: the kind of person who doesn’t need a guitar solo to change the scene, because co-founding Mausoleum Records meant helping give Belgian heavy metal an actual launch ramp.  Read more...

Stonne Holmgren, was co-founder of the Belgian record company Mausoleum Records, and that alone tells me he was more about building the machine than standing in the spotlight. In my head, he belongs to that early-1980s moment when small, stubborn labels could turn local noise into something that traveled across borders and ended up in collectors’ hands decades later. When it comes to “performed with bands,” I mostly run into his name on the label side rather than in band line-ups; if he had a performing chapter, it’s not a widely documented one compared to his Mausoleum role.

Mausoleum Records

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Charly Bacher - Sound Engineer

Hanns Schmidt-Theissen - Sound Engineer

Recording Location:

Recorded and Mixed at – Tonstudio Hanns Schmidt-Theissen, September 1984

Album Cover Design & Artwork:

Eric Philippe - Album Cover Artwork

Eric Philippe – Illustrator, graphic designer

Eric Philippe is the kind of name I notice because the art hits first and the credits hit later: sharp airbrush fantasy vibes that helped Belgian metal look as intense as it sounded.  Read more...

Eric Philippe, is a Belgian illustrator and graphic designer based in Liege, known for airbrush-driven cover art and graphic work that shows up all over the rock and metal ecosystem. I associate him most with that classic Mausoleum-era visual punch: he’s credited for cover illustration/artwork on releases connected to bands like Crossfire, Killer, Ostrogoth, and Dark Wizard, and his style nails that sweet spot between fantasy menace and clean, readable design. When it comes to “performed with bands,” I don’t see him documented as a band member; his performing happens on paper and paint, where he basically builds the stage before the first riff even lands.

Eric Philippe Wiki

Photography:

Gerhard Kulig - Photography

Tracklisting Side One:

1. The Bullet 3:40
2. Wrong Or Right 4:05
3. Danger Metal 3:10
4. Highway 4:34
5. The Ghost's Tale 4:22

Tracklisting Side Two:

1. Liberation 4:57
2. Crashing On Steel 4:20
3. Hero 3:32
4. Megalomania 6:07