"Annihilation Principle" is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Lȧȧz Rockit. This album was recorded August-September 1988 at: Prairie Sun Recording Studios, Cotati, California and was released in 1989 on Roadrunner Records/Enigma Records.
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Collectors information / Album Description: "Annihilation Principle" is a powerful and intense 12" vinyl LP album by Lȧȧz Rockit, an influential thrash metal band from the United States. Released in 1989 on Roadrunner Records/Enigma Records, it stands as the band's fourth studio album and showcases their signature sound and musical prowess. Recorded at Prairie Sun Recording Studios in Cotati, California, during August and September 1988, "Annihilation Principle" delivers a relentless onslaught of thrash metal. The album captures the band's energy and aggression, featuring fast and intricate guitar riffs, thunderous drumming, and fierce vocal performances. With this album, Lȧȧz Rockit further refines their sound, blending elements of traditional heavy metal with the aggression and speed of thrash. The songs on "Annihilation Principle" tackle themes such as social issues, political corruption, and personal struggles, all delivered with a raw and unapologetic intensity. "Annihilation Principle" received positive reviews from both fans and critics upon its release, solidifying Lȧȧz Rockit's position in the thrash metal scene. The album's blend of relentless aggression, melodic sensibilities, and thought-provoking lyrics appealed to fans of the genre and helped establish Lȧȧz Rockit as a force to be reckoned with. Although the band experienced several lineup changes throughout their career, "Annihilation Principle" remains a highlight of Lȧȧz Rockit's discography. It serves as a testament to their contribution to the thrash metal genre and their ability to create music that resonates with fans of heavy and aggressive music.
The album includes a cover version of punk band Dead Kennedys' "Holiday in Cambodia" |
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Music Genre: American Speed/Thrash |
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Album Production Information: The album: "Annihilation Principle" was produced by: Roy M. Rowland, Jeff Weller. Roy Rowland aka "Roy Macaroni" Rowland is a sound engineer, who during the 1980s engineered a dozen important heavy metal albums. Some of the bands he has worked for are: Kreator, Lääz This album was recorded August-September 1988 at: Prairie Sun Recording Studios, Cotati, California Prairie Sun Recording Studios, located in Cotati, California, has been a pivotal force in rock and metal music, shaping legendary albums with its world-class facilities and expert engineering. Hosting iconic bands from the 1980s onward, it remains a creative hub for artists seeking top-tier sound production. Explore its history and album gallery here.
A complete list of the people on the production team working on the creation of "Lääz Rockit Annihilation Principle"
Michael Coons - Vocals George Horn is a legendary Chief Mastering Engineer renowned for his work at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley and CBS Studios in San Francisco. His precision, sonic artistry, and deep collaborations in the heavy metal scene have left a lasting legacy on vinyl. Read the full biography.
Juan Urteaga - Mastering Engineer
William Hames a photographer (and musician) with American/Japanese origins who has photographed dozens of Heavy Metal bands. During the late 1980s he started photographing Japanese metal bands like Anthem, Loudness and later bands like: Bow Wow, Dokken , Lääz Rockit , W.A.S.P. He continues photographing Heavy Metal b ands until the early 2000s Neil Zlozower is a legendary rock photographer whose raw, high-energy images defined the hard rock and heavy metal scenes of the 1970s and 1980s. From Van Halen to Mötley Crüe, his work captures the wild spirit of rock’s golden age. With a career spanning decades, Zloz remains one of the most respected names in music photography.
Learn more about his legacy on Neil Zlozower - Photographer.
Jeff Sadowski has done the artwork for several Heavy Metal bands, incl 7 albums for Laaz Rockit Alex Solca is a renowned music photographer celebrated for capturing the raw energy and iconic essence of Heavy Metal legends through his striking and timeless imagery. George Horn - Chief Mastering Engineer at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA and mastering engineer at CBS Studios, San Francisco.
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Record Label & Catalognr: Enigma ENVLP 521 |
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Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 1989 Made in EEC |
Band Members and Musicians on: Lääz Rockit Annihilation Principle |
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Complete Track Listing of: "Annihilation Principle" |
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The Songs/tracks on "Annihilation Principle" are
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Album Cover Photo Gallery of: Lääz Rockit Annihilation Principle |
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Close-up Photo of "Annihilation Principle" ENIGMA Record Label
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| Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. |
Emerging from the fiery depths of the Bay Area thrash scene in the early 80s, Lääz Rockit carved their name in metal history with ferocious riffs and defiant lyrics. Their vinyl discography, a testament to their sonic evolution, spans from the raw energy of their debut "City's Gonna Burn" to the politically charged "Know Your Enemy," the experimental "Annihilation Principle," and the anthemic "Holiday in Cambodia" cover. Each record captures a snapshot of a band pushing boundaries and refusing to be silenced. For collectors and metalheads alike, their vinyl releases are coveted artifacts, a window into the golden age of thrash metal.
Enigma ENVLP 521 , 1989 , EEC
"Annihilation Principle" is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Lȧȧz Rockit. This album was recorded August-September 1988 at: Prairie Sun Recording Studios, Cotati, California and was released in 1989 on Roadrunner Records/Enigma Records.
Annihilation Principle 12" Vinyl LP
Restless Records – 72302-0 , 1989 , USA
"Holiday in Cambodja" was originally written and performed by the "Dead Kennedys" , this version is a cover performed by "Laaz Rockit"
Holiday in Cambodja 12" Vinyl EP
Enigma 3305-2 , 1987 , Netherlands
"Know Your Enemy" is the third studio album from Californian thrash metal band, Lääz Rockit. It was released in 1987 on Roadrunner Records/Enigma Records and follows 1985's No Stranger to Danger.
Know Your Enemy 12" Vinyl LP