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Description:
First Class Violence by Darkness, released 11 October 2018, includes the following tracks: "Necroprimitive", "See You On The Bodyfarm", "The Autocrazy (Autocracy) Club", "First Class Violence" and more.
This version of First Class Violence comes as a 1xCD. -
Issued in jewel case with clear tray. Comes with 16-page booklet.
Booklet:
"This album is dedicated to Jürgen Lakaw 1947-2018"
"First Class Violence" is a CD release by the German thrash metal band Darkness, issued through the renowned metal label Massacre. On this album, Darkness deliver aggressive, concise and riff-driven thrash that clearly carries the spirit of classic German speed and thrash while sounding powerful and up to date. Expect fast-paced drums, razor-sharp guitars and harsh, commanding vocals that combine to create an atmosphere of relentless intensity from start to finish. Lyrically, the songs revolve around themes such as social decay, aggression, and the darker sides of modern life, giving the record a gritty and uncompromising tone that fits its musical ferocity. The production emphasizes clarity without sacrificing rawness, so every riff and break hits with full force, making this CD especially appealing to fans of straightforward, old-school-oriented thrash metal.
Darkness are one of the notable names from the classic German thrash underground, known for unleashing high-energy songs built on tight riffing and driving rhythms. Over the years, they have earned a loyal fanbase in the metal scene through their intense live performances and their uncompromising approach to thrash. Their earlier work helped shape the characteristic sound of German thrash, characterized by speed, aggression and a raw, street-level feel. With releases like "First Class Violence", the band have reaffirmed their status as a cult act that successfully combines their roots with a modern, powerful sound, maintaining relevance for both long-time fans and new listeners discovering them through this CD.
Massacre Records, the label behind this release, is a long-established German metal label that has built a strong reputation for supporting heavy, power, and extreme metal acts from around the world. Known for a diverse roster ranging from traditional heavy metal to the more extreme edges of the genre, Massacre has helped numerous bands bring their music to an international audience. The label is appreciated by fans and artists alike for its genre focus and commitment to physical releases such as CDs and vinyl, which makes it a fitting home for a thrash metal release like "First Class Violence". This background underlines the album's credibility within the metal community and ensures that the CD is produced and presented with the needs of dedicated metal listeners in mind.