Underground Metal

Description

Underground Metal is a multi-artist compilation featuring various American metal bands, released on Regency Records in 1988. It was the third compilation by Regency Records. Production values vary in that many tracks were re-recorded specifically for the project while others were taken from the bands original demo tapes.

The idea behind the project was to let the “underground” White Metal ‘zines decide which bands would appear on it. Subsequently, selections were made by Harvest Rock Syndicate (Chosen Stranger), Long Hairs For Christ (Paradox), Powerline Magazine (Watchmen), Risen Rock (Paragon), R.O.C.K.I.N Ministries (Mercy Rule), White Metal Magazine (Chariot) and White Throne Magazine (Armada). Regency Records chose one track off Leviticus’ guitarists Bjorn Stigsson’s solo album Together with Friends.

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. Bjorn Stigsson – “Come On” – 5:28
A2. Armada – “But It’s Only Rock And Roll” – 3:42
A3. Chosen Stranger – “So Glad” – 4:33
A4. Paradox – “Ruler” – 3:28
A5. Torn Flesh – “No Surfin’ In Hell” – 4:18

Side Two
B1. Watchmen – “Fear No Evil” – 4:55
B2. Chariot – “Step Into The Light” – 3:34
B3. Paragon – “Why Are There So Many Sinners” – 5:24
B4. Mercy Rule – “Cities Are Burning” – 4:04

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette, 12-inch vinyl LP, and CD by Regency Records.

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