CHAINSAW - HELL'S BURNIN UP 12" Vinyl LP Album

- onebreaker Records Bone 002 Release

Album cover for Chainsaw’s “Hell’s Burnin’ Up!” featuring a black bat-like creature with green eyes and sharp fangs holding a blue chainsaw, surrounded by flames and cracked rocky terrain under a red sky.

Released in 1987, Hell’s Burnin’ Up! marks the fiery debut of German Speed/Thrash Metal band Chainsaw. This cult classic delivers raw, unrelenting aggression with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous drumming, and rebellious lyrics. Produced by Axel Thubeauville, the album captures the DIY spirit of underground metal, solidifying Chainsaw’s place in the genre’s history as a force of unfiltered energy.

CHAINSAW's "Hell's Burnin' Up": Igniting the Metal Scene in '87
Album Description:

In the fiery heart of 1987, when metal's flames burned hotter than ever, a new beast roared onto the scene: CHAINSAW. Their debut album, "Hell's Burnin' Up," was a sonic inferno, a testament to the band's raw power and unbridled aggression.

Thrash Metal Mayhem:

CHAINSAW didn't just play thrash metal; they embodied it. "Hell's Burnin' Up" was a relentless assault of razor-sharp riffs, thunderous drums, and guttural vocals. Their music was a sonic war zone, a reflection of the turbulent times and the rebellious spirit of youth.

From the Depths of the Underground:

While major labels chased hair metal's glitz and glam, CHAINSAW forged their own path. Signed to the independent Bonebreaker Records, they embraced the underground metal scene's DIY ethos. This allowed them to create music that was raw, unfiltered, and uncompromising.

Stirring the Pot:

CHAINSAW's lyrics weren't for the faint of heart. They tackled taboo subjects, challenged authority, and spat in the face of conformity. This earned them a reputation as troublemakers, but it also solidified their place as a voice for the disenfranchised and rebellious.

A Sonic Inferno:

"Hell's Burnin' Up" was recorded in a haze of sweat and adrenaline, capturing the band's raw energy and unbridled passion. The production was raw and unpolished, but it perfectly captured the band's visceral sound.

The Album's Aftermath:

CHAINSAW's debut ignited a firestorm in the metal underground. Their music resonated with those who craved something heavier, faster, and more extreme. "Hell's Burnin' Up" became a cult classic, a testament to the band's unyielding spirit and unwavering commitment to their craft.

Music Genre:

Speed Metal, Thrash Metal

Label & Catalognr:

  Bonebreaker BONE 2

Media Format:

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

Year & Country:

1985 Made in Germany

Producers:

The album: "Hell's Burnin Up" was produced by: Axel Thubeaville for Metallian Music

  • Axel Thubeauville – Music producer, record company owner

    One of those Essen metal fixers who seemed to have a hand on the faders, the contracts, and the pressing plant at the same time.

    Axel Thubeauville is the kind of German metal operator I learned never to ignore: while digging through 1980s heavy metal albums, I kept running into his name on dozens of sleeves, and sooner or later it dawned on me that this was no minor credit but one of the men quietly shaping the heavy metal scene from behind the desk. Out of Essen, he opened Earthshaker in 1983 to get Steeler on wax, then produced Brainfever in 1983-1986, Steeler in 1984-1985, Warlock in 1984, and Living Death across 1984-1985. By 1986 he had moved into Shark and Aaarrg territory, helping bring acts such as Sepultura, Stratovarius, and Virgin Steele to the German market. In the 1990s he stayed active as executive producer for Virgin Steele in 1994-1995 and At Vance in 1999-2001. I never saw him as a mere office man; he was one of the engine-room characters who kept German metal pressed and moving.

    • Sound & Recording Engineers:

    Ralf Hubert - Sound Engineer

  • Ralph "Ralf" Hubert – Record Producer, Sound Engineer, Musician

    He is the guy who can make a mid-budget German metal band sound like it had a plan all along.

    Ralph "Ralf" Hubert is the kind of German studio hawk who makes a band sound sharper than they actually are (a compliment). Back in Sep-Nov 1984 I can place him behind the desk at Sound-Partner Studio in Kirchhellen, engineering Stormwind sessions with that clean, metallic bite. From 1985 onward he stepped out from the control room as bassist, writer and guiding hand in Mekong Delta, where precision riffing and surgical low-end are the whole religion. Across the late 1980s and beyond, his name keeps popping up in metal credits-usually where the drums are tight and the guitars stop flapping. Producer, engineer, musician: the link between sweaty rehearsal rooms and the cold, exacting final mix.

    • Recording Location:

    This album was recorded June 1985 at: Studio-Wahn, Bochum, Germany.

    Album Cover Design & Artwork:

    Ellen Olsfelder - Album Cover Art

    Band Members and Musicians on: Chainsaw Hell's Burnin Up
    Complete Track Listing of: "Hell's Burnin Up"

    The Songs/tracks on "Hell's Burnin Up" are

    1. Hell's Burnin' Up 03:30
    2. Dungeon 03:03
    3. Last Fortress 02:45
    4. Cut Loose 03:13
    5. Rage and Revenge 02:46
    6. Midnight Hunter 03:36
    7. Born to Kill 02:19
    8. He Knows You Are Alone 03:46
    9. Ageless Force 02:23
    Album Cover Photo Gallery of: Chainsaw Hell's Burnin Up

    High Resolution Photo Album Front Cover of Chainsaw - Hell's Burnin Up https://vinyl-records.nl

    This album cover features a dramatic and fiery design with the title ‘Chainsaw’ prominently displayed at the top in a sharp, gothic-style font. Below the title, the phrase ‘Hell’s Burnin’ Up!’ is printed in bold, black letters, emphasizing the album’s intense theme.

    The central artwork showcases a menacing black bat-like creature with glowing green eyes, sharp fangs, and extended wings. The creature wields a blue chainsaw, adding a surreal and aggressive edge to the image. The background is dominated by vibrant flames rising against a blood-red sky, creating a vivid, hellish atmosphere. Cracked, rocky terrain adds to the apocalyptic scene, giving the cover a raw and rebellious energy that reflects the heavy metal or hard rock aesthetic associated with the album.

    Back Cover  Photo of "Hell's Burnin Up" Album
    Back cover of Chainsaw’s album Hell’s Burnin’ Up! featuring a black-and-white image of the band members in a rebellious pose, surrounded by credits, acknowledgments, and production notes. Band members include Gerd Gutsche, Burkhardt Rautenberg, Frank von Scheidt, Andreas Klimowitsch, and Arndt Kremer https://vinyl-records.nl

    The back cover of the album ‘Hell’s Burnin’ Up!’ by Chainsaw features a black-and-white design. The band’s name, Chainsaw, is displayed at the top in the same sharp, gothic font as the front cover, followed by the album title.

    Below this, a stark, high-contrast photograph of the band members is prominently featured, with each member sitting or crouching together in a unified, rebellious pose. Their silhouettes stand out against the bright white background, emphasizing their intense and gritty image.

    At the bottom, credits are provided in small text, listing the band members, Gerd Gutsche (bass), Burkhardt Rautenberg (guitar), Frank von Scheidt (vocals), Andreas Klimowitsch (guitar), and Arndt Kremer (drums). Additional acknowledgments, production notes, and thanks appear, attributing production to Axel Thubeauville and engineering by Ralf Hubert. The design credits and special mentions are included, along with the label, Bonebreaker, noted as a trademark of Y.U.P. Music.

    The layout is clean and straightforward, maintaining a focus on the band’s edgy and raw aesthetic while highlighting key contributors to the album’s creation.

    Inner Sleeve   of "Hell's Burnin Up" Album
    Inner sleeve of Chainsaw’s album Hell’s Burnin’ Up! featuring a black-and-white collage of candid photos, including live performances, studio sessions, outdoor scenes, and casual moments of the band members showcasing their energy and camaraderie. https://vinyl-records.nl

    The inner sleeve included with Chainsaw’s album Hell’s Burnin’ Up! features a collage of black-and-white photographs capturing candid and dynamic moments of the band. The images depict the band members in a variety of settings, including live performances, studio sessions, outdoor scenes, and casual off-stage antics, showcasing their personality and energy.

    Some photos highlight intense live shots with instruments in action, while others reveal behind-the-scenes moments such as members relaxing, posing together, or engaging in humorous antics. The photos vary from close-ups of individual members to group shots, reflecting the band’s camaraderie and raw spirit.

    The collage has a gritty, DIY aesthetic, consistent with the album’s heavy metal energy, giving fans a glimpse into the band’s life both on and off the stage. The layout is packed with visual energy, creating a chaotic yet captivating representation of the band’s character and lifestyle during the era.

    Close-up Photo of "Hell's Burnin Up" Record Label 
    Yellow record label for Chainsaw’s album Hell’s Burnin’ Up! featuring the Bonebreaker logo in red with a breaking bone graphic, album details, production credits, and technical specifications like 33 RPM Stereo, with a copyright disclaimer around the edge https://vinyl-records.nl

    This record label for Chainsaw’s Hell’s Burnin’ Up! features a bold, yellow background with the Bonebreaker logo prominently displayed at the top in red. The logo includes stylized text with a breaking bone graphic, reinforcing the heavy metal theme.

    The label is divided into sections with text printed in black. Details such as the album title, artist name, and production credits are listed. Information about the recording, including the engineer, recording studio (Studio Wahn-Bochum), and the production date (June 1985), is also provided. The GEMA logo and technical details, such as “33 UpM Stereo,” appear on the right, indicating the format and speed of the record.

    The label maintains a clean and professional layout while reflecting the rugged, intense identity of the band and the album’s genre. Surrounding the edge of the label is a copyright disclaimer written in German.