You don't need the qualifiers here, you don't need the context. You don't need to know that Killing Machine was a one-off from a formidable outfit who tore up the Oklahoma City metro area for a few years from the late '80s to the early '90s. You don't need the anthropological background to make you say "oh, it's pretty good considering...." You just need to hear "No Solution" and "Artery" and the title track "Killing Machine," because after you blast that shit, all you'll be asking is how the fuck have I never heard this before and how can I hear more?!?! The bad news is that you probably can't hear more, unless you're beer buddies with the fellas and they've got some unreleased demos floating around in their closets (note: if you fall into this category, then drop me a line...we need to talk). The good news is that every minute of this CARNAGE tape is just as ripping as the three songs I mentioned - total thrash assault in the spirit of EXODUS. Except the cover...that song fucking sucks. But still, I consider eight out of nine a solid win.
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I have the first demo from 1988 that was done on a four track, it rules! I could write a massive piece on this band , to those that are familiar with Carnage will tell you about the out of control gigs they played. The band is only known in Oklahoma as they did not do any out of state show except one with Victims Family in Dallas. I’ll have to come back and share some tales as most of the band members have passed away . I remember doing some back up vocals on No Solution and Artey at some studio in Norman it was awesome.
I have the incredibly hard to find,rare,obscure and uncirculated demo tape that was made in 1988 on a 4 track with original drummer Tommy McDermott and hotshot guitarist that left the band. 4 or 5 songs that were thankfully ripped by Guitarist Brian Swatzky a month before he unexpectedly passed away. Has the original version of No Solution! Raw thrash metal with a bit of crossover styles.
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