Hirax - Hate, Fear And Power (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1986)

Hirax – Hate, Fear And Power is the second studio album by thrash metal band Hirax from Cypress, California, released in 1986 on Metal Blade and in Europe via Roadrunner Records (cat. no. RR 9675). The band produced it themselves with engineer Bill Metoyer; the cover is by Mad Marc Rude and the logo by Tom G. Warrior. Eight songs in about 16 minutes make it a short, fast crossover of thrash and hardcore; new drummer Eric Brecht joined for this record. This copy is the 1986 European original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Metal Blade Records / Roadrunner Records RR 9675
• Format: Vinyl LP, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1986
• Genre: Thrash Metal, Hardcore, Punk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU TY S1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Hate, Fear And Power
2. Blind Faith (Monardo)
3. Unholy Sacrifice (Monardo)
4. Lightning Thunder (Monardo)

Side B

1. The Last War (Monardo)
2. The Plague (Monardo)
3. Imprisoned By Ignorance (Monardo)
4. Criminal Punishment (Monardo)

Personnel

Katon W. De Pena (vocals, lyrics), Scott Owen (guitar), Gary Monardo (bass, music), Eric Brecht (drums). Produced by Hirax; engineer: Bill Metoyer.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1986 European first edition with catalogue number RR 9675, cut at Holland Cutting.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Record: NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or overall appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is this Hirax's debut album?
No. The debut was "Raging Violence" from 1985. "Hate, Fear And Power" is the second album; the next studio album did not follow until 2004.

Do you have more Hirax records?
We currently have no other Hirax record. More thrash metal is in our Metal collection, crossover and hardcore in Punk.