Heaven and Hell Records are gearing up for the coming years releases of both new bands and further editions to the Lost Relics archive series. In the beginning of 2011 the label will be releasing North Carolinas thrash heroes Kurupsure as the fourth volume of the Lost Relics series.
As the 1980s progressed the Bay Areas monopoly on thrash metal had slipped away a new breeds of high octane aggressive bands began to pop up all over the U.S. North Carolina was no exception producing such acts as False Prophet, Aftermath A.D., Confessor and the mighty Corrosion of Conformity. Alongside of these great bands was the shortly lived but memorable Kurupsure.
Kurupsures brand of technical thrash finely doused with elements of New York hardcore quickly became a local favorite. Songs like Ravages of War were as strong as such classics as Angel of Death, Peace Sells, & New Order. It seemed that the band had the potential to join the frontline of the thrash metal assault on the country. Unfortunately the band would play their last show in 91 and quickly disappear. In their absence scenes and music trends changed all the while Kurupsures fans where left wondering where they went and waiting for their return.
In early 2011 Heaven & Hell Records will release Hello Again Cruel World a collection of Kurupsure demos and live recordings in a limited ECD pressing containing a photo gallery, lyric sheets, and live footage from the bands short but memorable life span. The release is sure to please those thrash collectors out there hunting for the obscurities of one of metals most victorious movements.
www.facebook.com/kurupsure
As the 1980s progressed the Bay Areas monopoly on thrash metal had slipped away a new breeds of high octane aggressive bands began to pop up all over the U.S. North Carolina was no exception producing such acts as False Prophet, Aftermath A.D., Confessor and the mighty Corrosion of Conformity. Alongside of these great bands was the shortly lived but memorable Kurupsure.
Kurupsures brand of technical thrash finely doused with elements of New York hardcore quickly became a local favorite. Songs like Ravages of War were as strong as such classics as Angel of Death, Peace Sells, & New Order. It seemed that the band had the potential to join the frontline of the thrash metal assault on the country. Unfortunately the band would play their last show in 91 and quickly disappear. In their absence scenes and music trends changed all the while Kurupsures fans where left wondering where they went and waiting for their return.
In early 2011 Heaven & Hell Records will release Hello Again Cruel World a collection of Kurupsure demos and live recordings in a limited ECD pressing containing a photo gallery, lyric sheets, and live footage from the bands short but memorable life span. The release is sure to please those thrash collectors out there hunting for the obscurities of one of metals most victorious movements.
www.facebook.com/kurupsure
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