Description: SEALED, NEW CASSETTE TAPE. Imported from Germany's HIGH ROLLER RECORDS. AT WAROrdered to Kill MC High Roller Records, screwed pro music cassette, ltd 200, numbered, bonus track "Fuckadafi", mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony. Paul Arnold - Bass, VocalsShawn Helsel - GuitarsDave Stone - Drums -Ordered to Kill-Dawn of Death-Capitulation-Rapechase-The Hammer-Mortally Wounded-Ilsa (She Wolf of the S.S.)-Eat Lead-Fuckadafi American thrash metal band from Virginia Beach, Virginia formed in 1983. specially mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel/ Temple of Disharmony, 100% original sound, no remaster! American thrash metal band from Virginia Beach, Virginia formed in 1983. specially mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel/ Temple of Disharmony, 100% original sound, no remaster! “…you feel the bullet enter your throat, drop to the ground on your blood start to choke…” There was little surprise when the album Ordered to Kill released by Virginia natives At War had the three of them on the front cover out in the sticks armed and camouflaged like they’re looking for an invigorating game of paintball. The war shtick was their thing, and with an ongoing argument of which is the first war metal band, At War would be right there firing into the sky, proclaiming that if not the originators, they’re one of the early forces to use the concept at length. While I never had a problem with the guns n’ glory reverie, it’s the band’s relatively lackluster style I’ve never been sold on. Not a bad band, At War had its heart in the right place with its debut, but most of the time Ordered to Kill comes off apprehensive and controlled like a normally well-behaved kid looking around for witnesses before stomping a flower. Much of the pizzazz speed metal can easily muster seems debilitated in many of these eight tracks, starting with the title cut and “Dawn of Death”, the pair of tracks commencing the lp, and is owed in part to the lyrical verses being sung along with the rhythm in a “Fight Fire With Fire” style except without the apocalyptic anxiety. While the vocals of Paul Arnold are fairly poisonous and not the least bit shrieky, they’re relatively bridled compared to the flaring vehemence of Dave Overkill of Destructor and the tree-splicing going on over in Razor. For “Capitulation”, the vox manages to find its own mind, but even with (or should I say because of) the passably memorable main rhythm, the spectrum of thrash where things get fiery is still a landscape or two away. “Mortally Wounded” leaps closer to the edge with more determination than many of its precursors, but after forty seconds the unchanging scary verse-pointless rhythm-scary verse-pointless rhythm conveyer belt, stuff can only one-dimensionally enliven things. “Eat Lead” and “Rapechase”, the well-chosen songs for the Speed Metal Hell I and II compilations, are the most dominate of the bunch with the latter inching ahead with its quickly picked main riff and commanding chorus. “Ilsa (She-Wolf of the S.S.)” goosesteps into action with one of Hitler’s more popular speeches kicking it off, and while the main riff activity isn’t very noteworthy, the admissible chorus and most dizzying burst of speed the band has erupted with cashes in a little higher on the currency chart. Not last (actually the lead off of side two) or least, the cover of “The Hammer” is on the money, sounding like Motorhead with someone less distinct craning his neck at the mike while Lemmy sits at the bar. The demo quality production is pretty consistent in New Renaissance’s playbook, and no doubt a beefier and bassier backbone would’ve spiced up the lp’s sneer. Even the mud from that river Paul’s standing in on the cover would’ve probably done something for it, but wouldn’t cake anymore imagination onto the spindles of songwriting. They’ll have to be happy bayoneting the enemy in the ear on the second shelf. AT WAR is an American thrash metal band formed in 1983 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The band is known for its aggressive sound, blending elements of speed metal and thrash with a raw, unfiltered intensity. AT WAR's music often features fast tempos, tight riffing, and a militaristic theme, which aligns with their name and image. The band quickly gained a following in the underground metal scene during the 1980s, thanks to their no-frills approach to metal and their ability to deliver powerful, high-energy performances. AT WAR's music is heavily influenced by the early pioneers of thrash metal, and they are often noted for their straightforward, old-school style. Overview of Ordered to KillReleased in 1986, Ordered to Kill is AT WAR's debut studio album and remains their most well-known work. The album is a hallmark of 1980s underground thrash metal, characterized by its fast, aggressive guitar work, pounding drums, and harsh vocals. The lyrical content of Ordered to Kill often revolves around war, violence, and destruction, which complements the band's name and thematic focus. The album includes tracks like "Ordered to Kill," "Dawn of Death," and "Mortally Wounded," which showcase the band's ability to combine speed and heaviness with a raw, almost punk-like edge. While not as commercially successful as some of their contemporaries, Ordered to Kill has a cult following among fans of old-school thrash and is considered a classic by those who appreciate the genre's more underground roots. List of 50 Similar ArtistsSodomKreatorDestructionSlayerVenomExciterRazorWhiplashTankardArtilleryAssassinExodusOverkillNuclear AssaultSacred ReichDark AngelCarnivorePossessedHiraxWarfareSacrificeVio-LenceD.R.I.BathoryBulldozerRigor MortisVoivodHoly TerrorOnslaughtCeltic FrostHellhammerAnvilMutilatorNecrodeathSarcófagoDemolition HammerProtectorInfernal MajestyDeath AngelMorbid SaintPentagram (Chile)MassacraIron AngelExumerDestructorImpalerAtrophyWarbringerToxic HolocaustBattalion
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Artist: Celtic Frost, Destruction, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Kreator, Metallica, Morbid Angel, Morbid Saint, Napalm Death, Obituary, Sacred Reich, Saxon, Slayer, Sodom, Venom, At War, Diamond Head, bolt thrower, cannibal corpse, demolition hammer, exumer, raven, sacrifice, tank
Format: Cassette
Record Label: high roller records
Release Year: 2023
Release Title: Ordered to Kill
Case Condition: Mint (M)
Style: British Metal/NWOBHM, Death Metal, Glam/Hair Metal, Heavy Metal, Industrial Metal, Metalcore, New Metal, Power/Progressive Metal, Progressive Metal, Punk/New Wave, Punk Metal, Speed & Trash Metal, Thrash & Speed, True Metal
Genre: Metal, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll
Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
Cassette Condition: Mint (M)
