Description: Brand new, SEALED CD S.A. SLAYERGo for the Throat / Prepare to Die SLIPCASE CDSKU: N-35798 High Roller Records, reissue 2023, slipcase,... Slayer (3) – Go For The Throat / Prepare To DieSlayer (3) - Go For The Throat / Prepare To Die album coverMore images Label:High Roller Records – HRR 439 CDFormat:CD, Compilation, Reissue, SlipcaseCountry:GermanyReleased:Jun 2023Genre:RockStyle:Heavy Metal, Power MetalGo For The Throat1Go For The Throat2Upon Us, The End3If You Want Evil4Off With Their Heads5Ride Of The Horsemen6Ancient Swords7TLO 228The Witch Must Burn9Hell Will Be Thy Name10Power To BurnPrepare To Die11The Door12Prepare To Die13Final Holocaust14Unholy Book15To Ride The Demon OutLicensed From – Skol RecordsBass – Don Van StavernDrums – Dave McClainGuitar – Bob Catlin, Ron JarzombekVocals – Steve CooperHigh Roller Records, reissue 2023, slipcase, double sided poster.Original vinyl transfer, audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in 2015.Barcode: 4 251267 713622 American heavy metal band from San Antonio, Texas formed in 1981 and disbanded in 1984. The band name was later changed to S.A. Slayer to avoid confusion with the California based band Slayer. Nevertheless, for a band that largely sounds similar to a host of up and coming speed metal bands in the vein of Exciter, they pull off this style fairly well. Vocalist Steve Cooper, who departed company with the world just a few years ago, is the key attraction and makes his presence known without a hint of subtlety. His voice has that light, high end feel comparable to second Tygers Of Pan Tang vocalist Jon Deverill, but with about twice as many high shrieks and the precision of a seasoned Halford worshiper. The rest of the arrangement is an adequate makeup of early metal riffing and double bass driven mayhem that is largely comparable to the faster elements of Accept’s “Restless And Wild”, but with a more haunting and low-fi production aesthetic in line with the occult-based lyrics. From the creepy haunted house intro through the duration of the 4 songs that follow, the band is largely one dimensional in their approach and offer very few surprises. At some point in 1985 it is said that these guys played the same venue as Slayer, and even if the thrash pioneers in question had played an entire set of material off of the more NWOBHM influenced “Show No Mercy” and avoided the forward-looking material on “Haunting The Chapel” and “Hell Awaits”, the chasm between both sounds would still be too massive to put into words. Even when compared with the lighter speed metal material of early Anthrax and Overkill, this is pretty tame musically and belongs to different sub-genre, hence the power metal label. Any fans of archaic, early 80s speed metal who aren’t content with the early works of Angel Dust, Grave Digger and Exciter might want to give these guys a look, both for their historical appeal and a good quality sound. "...rainbows made of fire, thunder rolls, the skies will burn..." 1983 was the year of the Slayers – one that would earn the key to the world, one from the UK that would be swallowed by the planet after an ep on Cavalier Records, and this quintet from San Antonio, Texas. A mild battle would take place between the two American bands for the name during the next year or so, and many zines dramatized the ordeal. Apparently, the two even played together in San Antonio in the winter of ’85. Sonically, Helen Keller could tell the difference. Nationalities of traditional, power, light thrash, and Euro-sound act in a salad bowl effect in these four tracks, all fighting to be heard and not really melding into one another. Steve Cooper lives in the falsetto realm so many other vocalists share, throwing most distinction to the wind, but admittedly does fit the music well. A tepid intro of howls submerged in a babbling brook dubbed “The Door” kicks off the title cut that exhibits inhibited speed metal that probably couldn’t out-arm wrestle Torch or more lively elements of Anvil, but they give it a go nonetheless. The slower, ho-hum “Final Holocaust” is your basic traditional with glints of British sound. “Unholy Book” zips in and out of swiftness with the chorus and solo trying to enliven a methodical, fixed rhythm. “To Ride the Demon Out” is the most exuberant tune of the four, thick with thudding double bass and lots of Maiden-esque zeal and is the muscular kind of song needed to close any lp with this kind of limited scope. S.A. Slayer sounded like many bands of the time, so no wonder so many drifted off into space, freezing and forgotten. Which of the Slayers could move mountains is obvious, and unless stating that both are metal, comparing the two is like comparing the garden hoe to the rototiller. Fun Fact 8jkdls=: There were, in fact, yet two more Slayers, an Arizona hard rock four-piece who released a six-song ep in '82 called Dangerous Appetite on their own Slayer Records as well as a Japanese outfit who were part of a never-heard-of split lp in '85. So put that in yer shoe and run with it. Everything about this EP rules except for the production. Production is very weak, it has a lot of static, but everything else i pretty good. Bass and guitar come out nice. Vocals sound a lot like Tonny Moore (Riot). There is a lot of static in this album. There is also some switching in the sound quaility when the solo's come in. But everything besides that is damn good. SA Slayer were at one time just called Slayer. But because of the band Slayer, which most metalheads know of, the band had to put the SA in front of Slayer. This EP starts off interesting, the first track is called The Door, which starts off with the sound of some guy opening a door and some other weird spooky stuff. Then it jumps into the song Prepare to Die. The jump is weird because it starts off loud and gets really soft, so that if you had your speakers turned down low you would have to reach to turn it up. There is only five tracks, four of them being songs, which is enough metal for a great headbanging show. The guitars have some nice riffs and awsome solo's. The best riff would have to be the main riff to Final Holocaust. The bass guitar is hardly hearable, which is the other negative this EP gets. The solo's aren't like Slayer, but they're not bad at all. The drums have some awsome drum beats. There is a lot of double bass that will surely leave you headbanging. The singing is very medium ranged with a lot of high pitched wails. All the songs are very nicely played, and besides the static, this album is a gem for any heavy metal fan. It also a good album to get to know SA Slayer!!! SA Slayer was an American heavy metal band hailing from San Antonio, Texas. Originally known simply as Slayer, they were forced to add the "SA" prefix to avoid confusion with the more widely known thrash metal band Slayer from California. Formed in the early 1980s, SA Slayer played a significant role in the Texan metal scene, known for their aggressive style and powerful performances. Albums: Go for the Throat (1988) / Prepare to Die (1983)Prepare to Die was the debut EP released in 1983, followed by their full-length album Go for the Throat in 1988. Both releases showcase the band's blend of traditional heavy metal with elements of speed and power metal, characterized by strong riffing, soaring vocals, and a high-energy approach. Prepare to Die EP (1983) Tracklist:"Prepare to Die" - The title track opens with a fast-paced, aggressive riff and powerful vocals, setting the tone for the EP."Final Holocaust" - A high-energy track with intricate guitar work and a relentless rhythm section."To Ride the Demon Out" - Features a slower, more melodic intro before building into a heavy, riff-driven song."The Door" - Combines strong vocal delivery with dynamic guitar solos."Enter the Nightmare" - Closes the EP with fast tempos and a catchy, anthemic chorus.Go for the Throat Album (1988) Tracklist:"Go for the Throat" - The title track features powerful riffs, anthemic vocals, and a driving rhythm."Hell Will Be Thy Name" - A fast-paced track with aggressive guitar work and intense drumming."Power Surge" - Combines speed metal influences with traditional heavy metal elements."The Witch Must Burn" - Features darker, more sinister tones and a slower, heavy groove."State of Shock" - High-energy track with a strong, memorable chorus."The Curse" - Showcases intricate guitar solos and a dynamic structure."Underground Lie" - A slower, more melodic track with powerful vocal delivery."Unholy Book" - Closes the album with a mix of speed and traditional heavy metal elements.50 Similar ArtistsIf you enjoy SA Slayer's Go for the Throat and Prepare to Die, you might also like these artists who share a similar heavy metal style: Judas PriestIron MaidenSaxonAcceptManowarMetal ChurchArmored SaintHelstarOmenRiotExciterSavatageAnvilVirgin SteeleJag PanzerTygers of Pan TangDiamond HeadRavenAngel WitchGrim ReaperTokyo BladeWarlockDemonWitchfinder GeneralCirith UngolRunning WildGrave DiggerStormwitchBattleaxeTankLizzy BordenVicious RumorsLeatherwolfCloven HoofWitchfyndeHolocaustSamsonSatanBitchMaliceSavage GraceAttackerHallow's EveLiege LordFlotsam and JetsamOverkillAgent SteelSinnerVenomExodus
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Artist: Anthrax, Exodus, King Diamond, Kreator, Metallica, Morbid Angel, Slayer, Testament, Brats, Hobbs Angel Of Death, bulldozer, exorcist, midnight, original sin, paul chain, pentagram, the obsessed, the pagans, virgine steele, deicide, s.a. slayer, exumer
CD Grading: Mint (M)
Record Label: high roller
Release Title: Go For The Throat / Prepare To Die
Case Type: Paper Sleeve
Case Condition: Mint (M)
Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
Edition: Collector's Edition, Deluxe Edition
Type: Album
Format: CD
Release Year: 2022
Language: English
Style: Heavy Metal, Punk Metal, Thrash & Speed, thrash
Genre: Metal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
