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Divebomb Records proudly presents ANVIL BITCH "Rise To Offend" Deluxe Edition CD available on 7/19/2024.
Innocent Exile formed in early-'80s Philadelphia, before morphing into ANVIL BITCH before the end of 1983 and eventually settling on a lineup of John Plumley (guitar), Chuck Stadulis (drums), Dave Carr (bass), and Gary Capriotti (vocals). Initially starting out performing Metallica, Slayer, Motörhead, and Exodus covers; the group soon began composing its own original material—inspired by not only the burgeoning thrash metal scene, but also hardcore/punk crossover such as the Crumbsuckers and C.O.C.
A debut four-song demo was laid down at The Sound Bank in 1985, and by the following year ANVIL BITCH had secured a deal with New Renaissance Records, resulting in an appearance on the Speed Metal Hell II compilation. The band's lone full-length, Rise To Offend, was completed at DAK Audio with Shawn Tierney and released toward the end of 1986. Positioned within the healthy Northeastern U.S. metal scene, ANVIL BITCH continued to secure their legacy with opening slots for the likes of Exodus, King Diamond, Motörhead, and Overkill. Unfortunately, with writing for a second album underway, things fell apart in 1988 with the bulk of the members transitioning into harder-hitting thrash outfit Dominance. 20 years later, Anvil Bitch would reunite for the three-song Sanctify EP, but it remains Rise To Offend—out-of-print for over 20 years—that has truly become a sought-after cult classic in the realms of underground metal.
Nearly 40 years after its original release, Divebomb Records is overwhelmingly ecstatic to finally bring to light this deluxe edition of Rise To Offend as a 22-track CD that includes the 1985 demo and complete six-song Sanctify sessions as a bonus. Fully remastered by Jamie King Audio, the disc will be packaged with a 20-page booklet jammed with photos, flyers, lyrics, and a retrospective interview with John Plumley. For the fans, by the fans!
FOR FANS OF:
RAZOR, INDESTROY, HALLOWS EVE, EXUMER, ARTILLERY, WEHRMACHT, ANGKOR WAT
TRACK LIST:
1. Rise To Offend
2. Lie Through Your Teeth
3. Vengeance Of The Sword
4. Life After Death
5. Time To Die
6. Argue With A Sick Mind
7. Maggot Infestation
8. Neckbreaker
9. Arsenic & Cyanide
10. Fight For Your Life
11. Shark Attack
12. Anvil Bitch
BONUS TRACKS
Demo (1985)
13. Neckbreaker
14. Apostle Of Hell
15. Time To Die
16. To The Grave
Sanctify (2008)
17. First Act Of Violence
18. Gods Of Fire
19. Sanctify
20. Creation
21. Evicted
22. Emperor Of Lies
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Divebomb Records proudly presents ANVIL BITCH "Rise To Offend" Deluxe Edition CD available on 7/19/2024.
Innocent Exile formed in early-'80s Philadelphia, before morphing into ANVIL BITCH before the end of 1983 and eventually settling on a lineup of John Plumley (guitar), Chuck Stadulis (drums), Dave Carr (bass), and Gary Capriotti (vocals). Initially starting out performing Metallica, Slayer, Motörhead, and Exodus covers; the group soon began composing its own original material—inspired by not only the burgeoning thrash metal scene, but also hardcore/punk crossover such as the Crumbsuckers and C.O.C.
A debut four-song demo was laid down at The Sound Bank in 1985, and by the following year ANVIL BITCH had secured a deal with New Renaissance Records, resulting in an appearance on the Speed Metal Hell II compilation. The band's lone full-length, Rise To Offend, was completed at DAK Audio with Shawn Tierney and released toward the end of 1986. Positioned within the healthy Northeastern U.S. metal scene, ANVIL BITCH continued to secure their legacy with opening slots for the likes of Exodus, King Diamond, Motörhead, and Overkill. Unfortunately, with writing for a second album underway, things fell apart in 1988 with the bulk of the members transitioning into harder-hitting thrash outfit Dominance. 20 years later, Anvil Bitch would reunite for the three-song Sanctify EP, but it remains Rise To Offend—out-of-print for over 20 years—that has truly become a sought-after cult classic in the realms of underground metal.
Nearly 40 years after its original release, Divebomb Records is overwhelmingly ecstatic to finally bring to light this deluxe edition of Rise To Offend as a 22-track CD that includes the 1985 demo and complete six-song Sanctify sessions as a bonus. Fully remastered by Jamie King Audio, the disc will be packaged with a 20-page booklet jammed with photos, flyers, lyrics, and a retrospective interview with John Plumley. For the fans, by the fans!
FOR FANS OF:
RAZOR, INDESTROY, HALLOWS EVE, EXUMER, ARTILLERY, WEHRMACHT, ANGKOR WAT
TRACK LIST:
1. Rise To Offend
2. Lie Through Your Teeth
3. Vengeance Of The Sword
4. Life After Death
5. Time To Die
6. Argue With A Sick Mind
7. Maggot Infestation
8. Neckbreaker
9. Arsenic & Cyanide
10. Fight For Your Life
11. Shark Attack
12. Anvil Bitch
BONUS TRACKS
Demo (1985)
13. Neckbreaker
14. Apostle Of Hell
15. Time To Die
16. To The Grave
Sanctify (2008)
17. First Act Of Violence
18. Gods Of Fire
19. Sanctify
20. Creation
21. Evicted
22. Emperor Of Lies
Order here:
divebombrecords.com/store
divebombrecords.com
indiemerch.com/divebomb
facebook.com/divebombrecords
divebombrecords.com/bandcamp
International Orders:
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![WARFARE DC - Last Act Of Faith [2023 Mix] (OFFICIAL STREAM)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tOSQ_5pu8EA/mqdefault.jpg "WARFARE DC - Last Act Of Faith [2023 Mix] (OFFICIAL STREAM)
Divebomb Records proudly presents WARFARE D.C. Reflection CD available on AUGUST 11th, 2023.
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BOOTCAMP SERIES #49
DECLASSIFIED INFORMATION:
WARFARE D.C. took shape during the late-80s, formed from the remnants of little-known Daly City, CA metal unit Armament when drummer Will Carroll and guitarist Ted Aguilar joined forces with Teds older brother, Rob, on bass. With the intention of moving in a more intense and thrash-centric direction, the trio quickly worked toward tracking a raw, two-song demo at the Machine Shop in San Francisco.
Having honed their crunchy, energetic brand of crossover-esque thrash with Rob and Ted splitting vocal duties, WARFARE D.C. hit Audio Voyage Studios later in 1990 for the four-song Lethal Injection demo. Produced by Sean Killian from Vio-lence with engineer Doug Mann—and utilizing some of Vio-lences gear in the process—the new material was recorded and mixed in just two days. A far stronger example of the groups crisp, hard-hitting attack, Lethal Injection was more than enough to begin creating a local buzz throughout the Bay Area.
At that time, WARFARE D.C. was joined by second guitarist Chris Wise, formerly of Epitaph. Another four-song demo, Victims, was then recorded at Dreamland Productions in 1991, produced by Nick Felczer and Mike Wells (both from Wrekking Machine). Boasting more professional artwork as well as a concept behind the lyrical direction, Victims found the bands sound taking on a darker tone—in part inspired by groundbreaking works from acts like Sepultura and Suffocation—with more technical riffing and a more sinister and aggressive vocal approach.
Having been involved with such a legendary era of the Bay Area thrash scene, WARFARE D.C. was fortunate enough to have performed with the likes of Vio-lence, Forbidden, The Organization, Prong, Death, and many more. Despite nibbles from labels, however, the band never secured the opportunity to record an album. Frustrations and turmoil within the lineup brought things to a close by early-1993, though Ted and Will continued into the mid-90s with Brood (and became bandmates again years later alongside their old friends in Death Angel).
30-plus years later, Divebomb Records is eager to present Reflection: a CD compiling WARFARE D.C.s Lethal Injection and Victims demos, completely remixed and remastered, with the original 90s mixes as bonus tracks. This long overdue collection will be packaged with a 20-page booklet including photos, flyers, lyrics, and an extensive retrospective interview with the entire band. For the fans, by the fans!
COMRADES IN ARMS:
Death Angel, Epidemic, The Horde Of Torment, Vio-lence, Wrekking Machine, Sepultura
ARSENAL:
Limited edition CD – 500 units pressed worldwide – thick, 20 page booklet with archival photos and brand new interview – remixed/restored/remastered by Jamie King Audio
TRACK LIST:
Victims - Demo (2023 Mix)
1. Inner War
2. Everyday Nightmare
3. Dealing With The Agony
4. Last Act Of Faith
Lethal Injection - Demo (2023 Mix)
5. Trapped In A Circle
6. Some Things Never Change
7. Living Hell
8. Lethal Injection
Victims - Demo (1991)
9. Inner War
10. Everyday Nightmare
11. Dealing With The Agony
12. Last Act Of Faith
Lethal Injection - Demo (1990)
13. Trapped In A Circle
14. Some Things Never Change
15. Living Hell
16. Lethal Injection")
