Tormentor - End Of The World Demo '84 - Trans Ultra Clear Vinyl - VINYL LP

High Roller Records, 2nd pressing, Ultra clear vinyl, A4 insert, Cassette transfer, audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in November 2020 / January 2022. Artwork and text restoration and extension by Alexander von Wieding. Side A 1. Armys of Hell 2. Tormentor Side B 3. Cry War 4. Bonebreaker

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