Catscan - The Demo Anthology - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Forward-thinking Philadelphia area thrash act DOMINANCE formed from the ashes of cult heroes ANVIL B*tch during the late-'80s. The core of the band-John Plumley on guitar, Dave Carr on bass, and drummer Chuck Stadulis-hooked up with vocalist Chuck Miles and guitarist John Hebert to explore a darker, more rhythmic form of vicious thrash metal; even becoming early adopters of experimenting with the addition of samples into their compositions.This lineup would go on to record three impressive demos- Dominance (1988), Look Where We Worship (1990), and All Fear One (1992)-as well as securing an appearance on the 11th volume of the legendary Metal Massacre compilation series. Two additional demos were then tracked during the mid-'90s, after undergoing some lineup shifts. Despite all of this- as well as sharing the stage with OVERKILL, THE ACCÜSED, FAITH OR FEAR, BIOHAZARD, and many more- DOMINANCE was inexplicably unable to land a recording contract, and the majority of their output faded into obscurity.Initially resurrected for the first time ever on CD by Divebomb Records in 2010, over 15 years later the tag is beyond excited to present Second Life The Demo Anthology a 15-song collection that has been expanded to include 1992's All Fear One, and thus the entire recorded output of the original, founding lineup of DOMINANCE. Newly discovered audio sources have been restored and remastered by Jamie King Audio, the CD will also be housed alongside an updated 20-page booklet packed with lyrics, photos, flyers, and an amended interview with the band. For the fans, by the fans! Album Tracks 1. 1. Dreams of Supremacy 2. 2. Explicit Termination 3. 3. the New Annihilation 4. 4. Liquid Remains 5. 5. Feeding Frenzy 6. 6. Resurrected 7. 7. Father Paranoia 8. 8. Disabled 9. 9. This Is Only a Test 10. 10. Second Life 11. 11. All Fear One 12. 12. Hidden in S

After penning Runaround Sue and the Wanderer for Dion & the Belmonts, Ernie Maresca saved a hit for himself with Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out), which went to #6 in 1962 and provided the title cut for this album. Album Tracks 1. La Cumbia la Cumbia (Cumbia) 2. Pero Ella Se Va (Son Corrido) 3. Puya Puyita (Puya) 4. Canta El Corazon (Bullerenge) 5. La Noche (Son Corrido) 6. Sancocho 'E Mapale (Mapale) 7. Amigo (Son) 8. De Indio y Negro (Cumbia) 9. Yubita (Cumbion) 10. La Alegria de Mi Pueblo (Fandango)

Bay Area thrash unit Xzanthus formed during the late-'80s in the San Jose, CA region- eventually settling on a lineup of Steev Esquivel (vocals), Henry Moreno (drums), Pat Nelson (bass), and guitarists Eric Beard and Michael Terry. Early talks with Roadrunner Records fell apart when Esquivel opted to relocate to Oakland and join fellow heavy-hitters DEFIANCE. His replacement, Dave Vest, was then eventually supplanted by David Sandoval, the group's third and final frontman.Right off the bat, the band developed a hard-charging, no nonsense brand of thrash metal that countered it's gnashing aggression with an undercurrent of traditional heavy metal structure and melodicism. The first two sessions with Esquivel tended toward a rawer, down-and-dirty attack; whereas later outings with Vest and Sandoval developed tighter musicianship and slightly more dramatic singing styles.Xzanthus tracked a whopping four demos between 1988 and 1991; performing countless shows alongside area friends Forbidden, Epidemic, Wrekking Machine, Fatality & Marquis de Sade; not to mention other established greats such as VIO-LENCE, SACRED REICH, D.R.I. & BODY COUNT. Despite this exposure as well as an obvious progression in the quality of their recorded output, the group ultimately fizzled away without securing the opportunity for a proper LP- their material largely lost to time as a somewhat mysterious unsung gem of the Bay Area thrash scene. Much of the information regarding Xzanthus online is incomplete or inaccurate, and even the band members have trouble piecing together the timeline almost 35 years later.That's why Divebomb Records is thrilled to present World of Misery The Demo Anthology, a 15-song, 62-minute complete discography of Xzanthus. Sourced from the original analog multi-track reels as often as possible, the transfers have been mixed and mastered by Jamie King Audio in order to pr