Agent Steel - Unstoppable Force ( USA RELEASE ) 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Unstoppable Force" is the second and final album by the Speed Metal band: "Agent Steel", after the recording of this album the band split up. This album "AGENT STEEL UNSTOPPABLE FORCE UK MFN " includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos If you like "King Diamond's" high-pitched singing style, you will definitely like "John Cyriis's" singing on this album

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Production & Recording Information
"Unstoppable Force" Album Description:

Certainly, let's delve into the notable release of "Unstoppable Force" by Agent Steel in the USA. This 12" Vinyl LP Album, a product of Music for Nations (MFN 66) and Combat Records, holds a significant place in the world of heavy metal history.

The album, a formidable manifestation of thrash and speed metal, showcases the prowess of Agent Steel, an American band that rose to prominence during the 1980s. Released in the USA, the vinyl LP format adds a tactile dimension to the auditory experience, emphasizing the tangible connection between the listener and the music.

Music enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of the era would undoubtedly appreciate the intrinsic value of this release. The marriage of Music for Nations and Combat Records, both esteemed labels in the metal scene, further underscores the album's standing within the genre.

The cover art, an often overlooked but integral aspect of any vinyl release, likely complements the sonic intensity of the music. Whether adorned with vivid illustrations or conveying a message that resonates with the thematic elements of the songs, the album cover serves as a visual gateway to the musical journey within.

Album Packaging

This album includes the original thick paper/light cardboard custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by Agent Steel and band's photos. 

Producers:

Dan Johnson and Agent Steel .

Dan Johnson is a highly accomplished producer and sound engineer, renowned for his significant contributions to the heavy metal music scene during the vibrant 1980s era. Read Dan Johnson's Career

Executive Producer: Steve Sinclair

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Sound engineer: Randy Burns

Randy Burns is a renowned record producer and sound engineer who played a pivotal role in shaping heavy metal’s evolution. His work with bands like Megadeth, Death, and Kreator helped define the raw, aggressive sound of thrash and death metal. With a legacy spanning decades, his productions remain legendary. Learn more about his career here.

Mixing Engineer: Tom Morris

Tom Morris an American Music Producer, Sound Engineer and Singer. Together with his brothers Jim Morris, Laurel Morris owner of the Morrisound Studio. Tom Morris is probable one of the most prductive Producers and Sound Engineers with regards to the Heavy Metal music genre. Some of the bands he worked with include:Amboog-A-Lard, Atrocity, Agent Steel, Coroner, Crimson Glory, Iced Earth, Morbid Angel, Savatage, Toxik.

Digital Mastering a Criterion Studios, Miami Florida on 23 July 1986

Mastering Engineer: Mike Fuller

Michael Fuller explore Mike's journey from aspiring engineer to acclaimed producer, shaping the soundscape of a generation. Discover the man behind the music!

Recording Location:

Recorded at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida, March and June 1986

Morrisound Recording Studio, founded in 1981 by Jim and Tom Morris in Tampa, Florida, became a legendary hub for heavy metal and death metal. Known for shaping the Florida death metal sound, it hosted bands like Death, Morbid Angel, and Cannibal Corpse. Its cutting-edge production defined a genre and influenced countless artists. Learn more about its legacy on the Morrisound page
Album Cover Design & Artwork:

Front cover location: Atlantis Region, Bimini, Bahamas

Photography:

Rick Frehsee, Media Tech , Miami Florida


Music Genre:

Speed / Thrash Metal

Label & Catalognr:

Music for Nations MFN 66 / Combat Records

Media Format:

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

Year & Country:

1986 Made in USA

Musicians:

John Cyriis - Vocals

 John Cyriis is together with Chuck Profus the founding members of the "Agent Steel" band. John Cyriis name is mispelled as John Cyriss on the Agent Steel album Unstoppable Force. In the bands: "Black Reign" and "Lemegeton" , "John Cyriis" was using the pseudo: "Max Kobol". John Cyriis used the pseudo "Father Damien" while singing in the "Pontius Prophet" band. In the bands "Pontius Prophet" and "Black Reign" he continued to perform with his mate from "Agent Steel" Chuck Profus.

Juan Garcia - Guitars

Juan Garcia, has played guitars in several Heavy Metal bands, including: Abattoir, Agent Steel, Evildead and others. 

Bernie Versailles - Guitars

 Bernie Versailles (real name: Bernie Versye )has played in Metal bands including: Agent Steel, Engine, Masters of Metal, Redemption.

Michael Zaputil - Bass

Mike Zaputil (Full name: Michael Zaputil) has played in several Heavy Metal bands before joining "Agent Steel (1986-1987, 1998-1999)" in 1986. These bands include: "Malice (1981)", "Sexist (1983)", "Letchen Grey (1983-1985)", "The Mofo Homeboys (1986-1991)". Notes: Some websites may mention that "Mike Zaputil" has played in 1982 with "Armored Saint", however in 1982 "Joey Vera" was bass player with "Armored Saint"

Chuck Profus - Drums

The real name of Chuck Profus is Charles Profus. Chuck Profus started his career playing drums with Agent Steel and worked with Agent Steel from 1984 till 1988. After leaving Agent Steel he played in bands like Pontius Prophet, Black Reign, Sanctuary, The MOFO Homeboys. In the bands "Pontius Prophet" and "Black Reign" he continued to perform with his mate from "Agent Steel" John Cyriis.

Nasty Ronnie is background vocals on the the tracks "Indestructive" and "Rager"

Nasty Ronnie (Real name: Ron Galetti) has been lead-singer for American Heavy Metal band "Nasty Savage" since 1983 (with several intermezzos). In 1987 he was background vocalist on two songs "Indestructive" and "Rager" on the album "Unstoppable Force" by "Agent Steel".

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. Unstoppable Force 3:52
  2. Never Surrender 3:52
  3. Indestructive 3:30
  4. Chosen To Stay 4:46
  5. Still Searchin' 4:13
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. Rager 4:07
  2. The Day At Guyana 6:38
  3. Nothin' Left 4:23
  4. Traveler 3:49

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Index of AGENT STEEL ( Speed / Thrash Metal, USA ) Featured VINYL RECORDS

AGENT STEEL - Mad Locust Rising (England)
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Music For Nations 12 KUT 124 , 1986 , England

Agent Steel's "Mad Locust Rising" is a seminal 1986 EP, the band's second release, featuring three intense speed metal tracks: "The Swarm Is Upon Us," "Mad Locust Rising," and a cover of Judas Priest's "The Ripper." Originally released by Music For Nations, it gained significance in metal history. A 1999 reissue by Century Media introduced it to a new audience, adding further value to this classic vinyl release.

AGENT STEEL - Mad Locust Rising 12" Vinyl LP Album
AGENT STEEL - Skeptics Apocalypse (Netherlands Release)
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 RoadrunneR – RR 9759 , 1985 , Netherlands

"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

AGENT STEEL - Skeptics Apocalypse (Netherlands Release)
AGENT STEEL - Unstoppable Force (UK Release)
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Music For Nations MFN 66 , 1986 , United Kingdom

"Unstoppable Force" is the second and final album by the Speed Metal band: "Agent Steel", after the recording of this album the band split up. This album "AGENT STEEL UNSTOPPABLE FORCE UK MFN " includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos. If you like "King Diamond's" high-pitched singing style, you will definitely like "John Cyriis's" singing on this album

AGENT STEEL - Unstoppable Force (UK Release)
AGENT STEEL - Unstoppable Force (Canadian Release)
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 album front cover

Relativity Cobra Records CL 1019 , 1987 , Canada

The Canadian pressing of Agent Steel's "Unstoppable Force" delivers a sonic fury unlike anything north of the border. This sci-fi speed metal assault, packed with lightning riffs and John Cyriis' otherworldly vocals, explodes from the speakers with raw, unfiltered energy. I

AGENT STEEL - Unstoppable Force (Canadian Release)
AGENT STEEL - Unstoppable Force (USA Release)
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Music for Nations MFN 66 / Combat Records , 1986 , USA

Agent Steel's "Unstoppable Force," a sonic blast from Florida's swamplands, melds sci-fi themes with relentless speed metal. Recorded at Morrisound Studios, the album's raw production and intricate riffs showcase the band's technical prowess.

AGENT STEEL - Unstoppable Force (USA Release)