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Contents: A live recording of Exodus in London in March 1989 finally sees the light of day after 35 years! This invaluable document of the golden age of thrash metal, featuring the golden lineup from the 'Pleasures of the Flesh' and 'Fabulous Disaster' eras, is a must-listen! A new live album from Exodus, one of the leading thrash metal bands in the Bay Area, is here! And what's more, it's a live recording from the era of their masterpiece third album, 'Fabulous Disaster' (1989), making it irresistible for thrash fans. While there is a recording of a live performance from this period, 'Good Friendly Violent Fun' (1991), recorded in July 1989 in their hometown of San Francisco, this recording, finally seeing the light of day after 35 years, is from their London performance in March 1989. While "Good Friendly Violent Fun" only contained eight tracks, this release, titled "British Disaster: The Battle of '89 (Live At The Astoria)," includes all 15 songs performed that night! A string of classic tracks from Exodus's first three albums?the bibles of thrash metal?are played one after another. Moreover, each song is 200% more violent than its album counterpart. The golden lineup from the "Pleasures of the Flesh" (1987) and "Fabulous Disaster" era delivers an incredibly passionate performance, met with an equally passionate reaction from the audience. This invaluable document capturing Exodus and the peak of thrash metal is a must-listen for all metal fans! The mixing and mastering by renowned American producer Zeus is also superb. - A live recording from 1989, the band's peak, featuring the golden lineup from the classic albums 'Pleasures of the Flesh' and 'Fabulous Disaster'. - Includes all 15 songs performed at the time. - Each song is faster and more destructive than the album versions. [Members] Gary Holt (guitar) Steve "Zetro" Sousa (vocals) Rick Hunolt (guitar) Rob McKillop (bass) Tom Hunting (drums) [CD Track Listing] 01. The Last Act of Defiance 02. Fabulous Disaster 03. Till Death Do Us Part 04. Corruption 05. The Toxic Waltz 06. A Lesson in Violence 07. Chem-Kill 08. Piranha 09. Like Father, Like Son 10. Deliver Us to Evil 11. Parasite 12. And Then There Were Nun 13. Verbal Razors 14. Brain Dead 15. Strike of the Beast Media Reviews and More Exodus's live performance in London in March 1989 finally sees the light of day after 35 years! This invaluable document of the golden age of thrash metal, featuring the golden members from the 'Pleasures of the Flesh' and 'Fabulous Disaster' eras, is a must-listen! (C)RS
