UK's Cult Heavy/Thrash band Holosade's debut "Hellhouse" from 1988 re-issue on vinyl!
It's more than fair and reasonable to appoint United Kingdom as birthplace of classic heavy metal "beasts", as well as of N.W.O.B.H.M. music revolution. Once in a while we should honor UK's underground bands too. Bring on "Hellhouse" by Holosade to re-issue.
Holosade was formed back in 1985 in Darlington, County Durham, North England.
The original idea was to release a six track mini LP, but they had already completed 8, thus it was difficult to set a side 2 songs... The company encouraged them to proceed with
a full-length release. "Hellhouse" was finally released as a full length (including all 8 tracks) and is a very different record for a British one.
Musically one could say that they sound a bit more American than British, they are closer to the Anthrax in a way. Of course, there are plenty of melodic elements, given in a more
street way. Besides their sound, "Hellhouse" is a true/cult diamond. We've got eight fantastic Heavy/Thrash Metal compositions of such greatness, with "Madame Guillotine" and "Psycho" being the album's trademark. The lyrics are inspired by horror books and movies, and the artwork reflects also this as well.
Unfortunately, "Hellhouse" was to be, the first and last album of the band for a very long time. "Hellhouse" will always be remembered as a reference point of British Heavy/Thrash Metal underground.
- Seen as a kind of "forgotten" album from 1988, but it deserves its spotlight for the album it is
- Features Simon Jones (of Sabbat) on guitar (as Jack Hammer)
- Limited edition of 300 copies
- The band is active and releasing new music
- Mastered by Andy Sneap (Exodus, Nevermore, Killswitch Engage, Testament, Accept)
Will appeal to thrasher that like: Overkill, Anthrax, Laaz Rockit, Xentrix, Meliah Rage |
