DRI · Thrash Zone | GREEN LP

Bright green marbled vinyl with insert, limited to 200 copies.
Last copy! No. 001/200

Background information about 'Thrash Zone'

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles delivered one of the most savage and uncompromising crossover thrash albums ever recorded with "Thrash Zone".Released in 1989 as the band's fifth album, it continues the thrash metal style of the previous album, 4 of a Kind. The album showcases D.R.I. at their absolute peak, blending their hardcore punk roots with crushing thrash metal precision in a way that sounds both ferocious and incredibly tight. Tracks like "Thrashard" and "Beneath the Wheel" demonstrate the band's ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining their trademark intensity and political edge.Thrash Zone was D.R.I.'s most successful album to date, and produced the song "Beneath the Wheel", which was made as a music video. The album captures the band's evolution from their early hardcore days into something more metallic without losing any of their raw energy or social commentary. Kurt Brecht's vocals are particularly venomous here, spitting out lyrics about societal decay and personal frustration with genuine conviction. The rhythm section of Felix Griffin on drums and John Menor on bass provides a crushing foundation that allows Spike Cassidy's guitar work to really shine through with memorable riffs and solos.

For fans of:
Suicidal Tendencies, Corrosion of Conformity, Nuclear Assault, Cryptic Slaughter, and Stormtroopers of Death

Track listing

A1. Thrashard
A2. Beneath the Wheel
A3. Enemy Within
A4. Strategy
A5. Labeled Uncurable
A6. Gun Control
B1. Kill the Words
B2. Drown Your Out
B3. The Trade
B4. Standing in Line
B5. Give a Hoot
B6. Worker Bee
B7. Abduction

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com