SPEED n' SPIKES
I had to create a seperate page for this unique 7"
single collection from Relapse Records. It doesn't really fit onto any one band
page, nor does it really fit on the compilations page. All 7" singles were
released in limited edition, colored vinyl.
Speed n' Spikes Vol. 1 (Relapse Records) 2008
SIDE ONE (Toxik Holocaust)
1. City of A Million Graves
SIDE TWO (Bludwulf)
2. Wasteland/Interceptor
3. Necromancer
Limited edition 7" red vinyl release as part of the Speed 'n Spikes split EP series. Nothing more than a collector's item for the thrash metal enthusiast. The sticker seen on the scan above is on the outside on the plastic sleeve that accompanied the record.
Had to pick up Vol. 1 in a trade as I missed the pre-order for this one and the edition sold out rather quickly. This one rarely even pops up on Ebay. Initially sold for $5 plus shipping on Relapse Records web site. My copy is one of the red pressings.
Pressing info: 100 clear, 400 Yellow w/ Red Splatter, 500 Red.
Speed 'n Spikes Vol. II (Relapse Records) 2008
SIDE ONE (Rumplestiltskin
Grinder)
1. Brainwasher C. 1955
SIDE TWO (ABSU)
2. To the Gallows
3. Thrashtorms
Volume II of the "Speed n Spikes" thrash metal series of 7" colored vinyl. Unlike Vol. 1, I was able to pre-order this one, but still ended up with the red vinyl. I'm hoping to score a copy of one of the yellow/red spatter copies eventually. The stickers seen on the scan above are on the outside on the plastic sleeve that accompanied the record.
Pressing info: 100 clear, 400 Yellow w/ Red Splatter, 500 Red.
Speed 'n Spikes Vol. III (Relapse Records) 2008
SIDE ONE (Abigail)
1. Internal F***kng Blashpemy
SIDE TWO (Nekromanatheon)
2. The Coffin Awaits
3. Metal Vendetta
Volume II of the "Speed n Spikes" thrash metal series of 7" colored vinyl. Snagged the yellow vinyl with the red splatters this time around. A clear vinyl version showed up on Ebay at the same time I ordered this copy from Relapse and sold for $44.01 plus $5 shipping. I paid $5 plus $3 shipping for my copy and it has far cooler colors, although it's not quite as rare I suppose. Frankly, who cares. Gory art this time around. Sort of looks like a Canibal Corpse cover. The stickers seen on the scan above are on the outside on the plastic sleeve that accompanied the record.
Pressing info: 100 clear, 400 Yellow w/ Red Splatter, 500 Red.
Speed 'n Spikes Vol. IV (Relapse Records) 2008
SIDE ONE (Early Man)
1. Tormentor of the Unseen
SIDE TWO (Rammer)
2. A New Imperium
3. Street Trash
Volume VI of the "Speed n Spikes" thrash metal series of 7" colored vinyl. Picked up the orange vinyl with the green splatters this time around. The sticker on the outside on the plastic sleeve this time around has a mistake on it. Notice it says "Vol. III". It should obviously say "Vol. IV". As for the music, Rammer sounds like the bastard child of Venom, while Early Man have a more traditional thrash metal sound with clean vocals. Early Man could easily pass for a NWOBHM band. I'll be looking for more from this band.
Pressing info: 100 Clear, 400 Orange, 500 Orange w/ Green Splatter.
Speed 'n Spikes Vol. V (Relapse Records) 2008
SIDE ONE (Avenger of Blood)
1. Hell Patrol
SIDE TWO (Witchaven)
2. Awaken the Curse
Volume five features on of the best new thrash bands to come out of the U.S. Avenger of Blood recorded a
new song called "Hell Patrol". No this is not a Raven cover, although that would have been cool. Rather what we have here is full
throttle thrash metal similar to Sodom with a bit of Slayer thrown in for
good measure. Likewise, Witchaven offers up some fast, abrassive thrash
metal with some simply nasty vocals that sound like a cross between a duck and
a troll.
Pressing info: 100 Clear, 450 Blue, 450 Blue w/ Orange Splatter.