- Peaceville Records
Toranaga was a British Thrash Metal ( NWOBHM ) band from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The band was formed in 1985 and complete in 1988 with Andy Mitchell ( Guitars ), Steve Todd ( Drums ), Andy Burton ( Bass Guitar ) and Mark Duffy ( Singer ). "Bastard Ballads" is their official debut album and was released in 1988.
Emerging in the vibrant British heavy metal scene of the late 1980s, Toranaga's debut album "Bastard Ballads" (1988) remains a testament to the era's thrash metal exploration. Hailing from Bradford, West Yorkshire, Toranaga, comprised of Andy Mitchell (guitars), Steve Todd (drums), Andy Burton (bass guitar), and Mark Duffy (vocals), unleashed a raw and aggressive sound that resonated with fans of the burgeoning thrash genre.
"Bastard Ballads," released under the Peaceville Records label, captured the band's musical exploration, combining elements of traditional heavy metal with the speed and intensity of thrash. Songs like "Dealers In Death" and the title track "Bastard Ballad" showcase the band's ability to craft catchy riffs and memorable melodies while maintaining a relentless energy throughout the album.
The album's production, while rough around the edges, adds to its raw charm, capturing the band's live energy and intensity. Mark Duffy's vocals, a mix of harsh screams and melodic singing, further enhance the album's dynamic range, delivering both aggression and emotion.
British Thrash Metal
Peaceville – VILE 5
Peaceville Records a record company founded in 1987 by Paul Halmshaw, this label is best know for releasing Heavy Metal records.
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
1989 United Kingdom ( UK )
This album includes the original custom inner sleeve ( OIS ) with on one side a collage of band-photos and on the other side lyrics of all the songs by Toronaga
Kevin Ridley - Producer
Kevin Ridley is a music producer, sound engineer and musician. He is from Newcastle On Tyre ( the center of the NWOBHM ) . During the 1980s he has produced / engineered music albums for bands heavy metal bands like Atomkraft, Cronos, Slutt, Tallion, Toronaga, Venom, War Machine.
Kevin Ridley - Sound Engineer
Kevin Walker - Sleeve Illustration
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