VA - RAVE-ON HITS HARD 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Incl. Mercyful Fate

"Rave-On Hits Hard," a 12" LP Vinyl Album featuring various artists, including iconic bands like Mercyful Fate, Astaroth, H-Bomb, Crossfire, Evil, Gilgamesj, and Sortilege, emerges as a sonic tapestry of hard-hitting tracks. With Mercyful Fate leading the charge, this compilation album unleashes a diverse array of sounds from the realms of hard rock and heavy metal. The amalgamation of tracks by these influential bands on a single vinyl record makes "Rave-On Hits Hard" a collector's gem, capturing the essence of a dynamic era in music.

 

Front Cover Photo Of VARIOUS ARTISTS - Rave-On Hits Hard with Mercyful Fate 12" LP ALBUM VINYL

VA - Rave-On Hits Hard: A Sonic Blast from the Past
Album Description:

In the mid-1980s, the metal scene was thriving, and Rave-On Records captured a snapshot of this vibrant era with their compilation album "Rave-On Hits Hard." This 12" LP vinyl album is a treasure trove for fans of heavy metal, featuring a lineup of both established and emerging acts, including the legendary Mercyful Fate.

Side One: A Thrashing Start

The album opens with a bang, as Mercyful Fate's "A Corpse Without Soul" unleashes its furious riffs and King Diamond's iconic vocals. This epic track sets the tone for the rest of the album, with Astaroth's "Die To Be Alive" following suit with its own brand of thrashing intensity. H-Bomb's "Chasseur De Frime" adds a touch of speed metal to the mix, while Crossfire's self-titled track delivers a powerful dose of heavy metal fury.

Side Two: Eerie and Energetic

The second side of the album takes a darker turn, as Evil's "Evil's Message/Evil" weaves a sinister tale with its haunting melodies and menacing atmosphere. H-Bomb returns with the relentless "Le Glaive," while Gilgamesj's "Daybreak" offers a slightly more melodic approach. The album concludes with Sortilège's "Blade Killer," a fast-paced thrash metal anthem that leaves the listener wanting more.

Music Genre:

Heavy Metal 

Album Production information:

The album: "VA Rave-On Hits Hard" was compiled by: Stefan Rooyackers, Jac Hustinx

Jacques Hustinx, a Dutch musician, producer, and co-founder of Rave-On Records, played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of heavy metal music during the 1980s. Learn more about him

Album cover design: Bel Esprit Objects, Eindhoven, Holland

Models: Jacky Niessen, Elly Verduin, Birgit van Dijk

Album cover photography: Jos Van Gemert

Record Label & Catalognr:

Rave-On Records RLP-011

Media Format:

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

Year & Country:

1985 Made in Netherlands (aka Holland)
Complete Track-listing of the album "VA Rave-On Hits Hard"

The detailed tracklist of this record "VA Rave-On Hits Hard" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Mercyful Fate - A Corpse Without Soul 6:53
  2. Astaroth - Die To Be Alive 5:45
  3. H-Bomb - Chasseur De Frime 3:08
  4. Crossfire - Crossfire 4:23
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Evil - Evil's Message/Evil 7:30
  2. H-Bomb- - Le Glaive 4:07
  3. Gilgamesj - Daybreak 5:13
  4. Sortilège - Blade Killer 3:31

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Satan's Nightmare SN 1002 , 2013

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Bernett Records SB 18011 , 1984 , France

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RoadrunneR RR 9184 , 1992 , Holland ( The Netherlands )

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Rave-On Records RLP-011 , 1985 , Netherlands

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