Description: Brand new LP. Sealed. VIKINGMan of Straw LP SPLATTER Ships safely. Photos are stock images. High Roller Records, reissue 2023, transparent piss yellow w/ black & blue splatter vinyl, ltd 300, lyric sheet, poster, restored original artwork, Mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in September 2020. Cutting by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality on all levels ... --- HRR 793LP, ltd 500, 150 x black, 150 x cyan blue + 200 x bone vinyl , 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, insert, poster, 2nd pressing: ltd 500, 200 x black + 300 x piss yellow w/ black & blue splatter vinyl, insert, poster Ron Eriksen - vocals, guitarBrett Erikson - guitarJames Larrau - bassMatt Jordan - drums 01 White Death02 They Raped the Land03 Twilight Fate04 The Trial05 Case of the Stubborn06 Winter07 Hell is for Children08 Creative Divorce09 Man of Straw Mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in September 2020.Cutting by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality on all levels ... The double punch Viking landed during their initial four-year career was remarkable, and while the Californians’ first full-length “Do Or Die” (1988) still ranks among the strongest thrash debuts that fell under the mainstream’s radar for its brutality and scathingly harsh production, its successor is where the group really began to shine. Originally released in 1989, “Man Of Straw” showed a band that had matured while honing their chops on tour with heavyweights such as Sacred Reich or Forbidden. While old school thrash was on the wane, Viking successfully managed to incorporate slower parts and a degree of technicality without dulling any of the sharp edges they’d become known for in underground circles. Even today you needn’t look any further for strong arguments in Viking’s favour than the catchy yet diverse b-side opener ‘Winter’ and ‘Creative Divorce’ with its equally addictive chorus or ‘Case Of The Stubborns’, where drummer Matt Jordan strikes just the right balance between propulsion and finesse. Speaking of which, ‘They Raped The Land’ conveys the epic spirit of Metallica’s “… And Justice For All” or Dark Angel’s “Time Does Not Heal” while the four-string flourishes in ‘The Trial’ stand right beside Megadeth’s ‘Peace Sells …’ in terms of memorability. All this got topped off by a classy rendition of Pat Benatar’s ‘Hell Is For Children’ – which was, predictably, turned upside-down by a combo that left many a question unanswered when it suddenly disbanded – that is, until its reunion in 2011 … For High Roller Records’ 2020 limited LP-only edition (150x black, 150x cyan blue, 200x bone vinyl in heavy cardboard sleeve with insert and poster), “Man Of Straw” was faithfully remastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony and cut by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality. Andreas Schiffmann Viking is a thrash metal band that emerged in the mid-1980s, known for their aggressive sound and complex, high-speed riffs. Originally hailing from Los Angeles, California, Viking's music reflects the intensity and raw power characteristic of the thrash metal genre. Their lyrical themes often explore dark and thought-provoking subjects, blending both societal and personal commentary. "Man of Straw" - Album Description"Man of Straw," released in 1989, is Viking's second studio album. This album is a significant departure from their debut, showcasing more intricate songwriting and advanced musicianship. "Man of Straw" features blistering guitar solos, relentless drumming, and dynamic vocal performances that delve into themes of corruption, political decay, and existential struggles. The album has been praised for its technical proficiency and remains a cult favorite among thrash metal enthusiasts. 50 Similar ArtistsSlayerMetallicaMegadethExodusTestamentOverkillAnthraxKreatorDestructionSodomNuclear AssaultDark AngelSepulturaSacred ReichDeath AngelForbiddenHeathenFlotsam and JetsamCoronerVoivodAnnihilatorArtilleryRazorTankardOnslaughtVio-LenceWhiplashMorbid SaintPossessedHiraxExumerToxikHoly MosesDemolition HammerWarbringerHavokToxic HolocaustEvileMunicipal WasteGama BombSuicidal AngelsAngelus ApatridaWarfectPower TripLich KingSkeletonwitchDeathBathoryBolt ThrowerVenom
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Artist: Anthrax, Death, Dissection, Iron Maiden, Kreator, Metallica, Morbid Angel, Morbid Saint, Motörhead, Obituary, Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera, Running Wild, Sepultura, Slayer, Sodom, Testament, The Damned, razor, tank, viking, deicide
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: High Roller Records
Release Title: man of straw
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Color: Multicolor
Material: Vinyl
Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
Edition: Anniversary Edition, Limited Edition
Type: LP
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Format: Record
Release Year: 2023
Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)
Era: 1980s
Style: Black/Gothic Metal, British Metal/NWOBHM, Death Metal, Doom/Sludge Metal, Folk Metal, Folk Punk, Funk Metal, Glam/Hair Metal, Gothic Metal, Heavy Metal, Industrial Metal, Metal-Compilations, Metalcore, New Metal, Nu Metal, Pop Metal, Post-Punk, Power/Progressive Metal, Progressive Metal, Punk/New Wave, Punk Metal, Rap Metal, Speed & Trash Metal, Speedcore, Stoner Metal, Symphonic Metal, Thrash & Speed, True Metal, thrash
Record Size: 12"
Features: Colored Vinyl, Import, Sealed, Limited Edition
Genre: Metal, Punk, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll, thrash
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
