Absolutely killer thrash metal circa '89. These tracks were recorded around the same time the band moved to San Francisco to dive into the then thriving scene packed with bands like VIO-LENCE, DEATH ANGEL, FORBIDDEN and the like. THE HORDE OF TORMENT changed their name from PESTILENCE after one of several other PESTILENCEs got a record deal, and cranked out a few more demos almost as good as this one before they fizzled along with the Bay Area thrash scene. This demo was put to wax a few years later (on a 12" backed with three more bangers that are almost as good as these and one certified scorcher called "Liquidation"), and one dude later joined MACHINE HEAD, for whatever that's worth.
Interview with two of the dudes here, conducted by a total thrashaholic who clearly has zero patience for aging metal dudes dismissing their speed metal past in favor of broadening their artistic horizons. His commentary at the end of the interview is superb.
3 comments:
Ha Ha Ha. horde of torment sucked balls.... lots of hair and nike hightops. I remember them saying some dumb shit on stage. classic late 80s bay slump.
FUCK YOU ASSHOLE! HOT / PESTILENCE RULED!
How can you say they sucked? you're probably a PRIMASS fan... I'm the Thrashaholic who conducted the interview BTW... Laurent
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