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| This album  = '''''Apocalyptic Raids'''''<br />(1984)
 
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'''''Apocalyptic Raids''''' is an EP by the Swiss extreme metal band [[Hellhammer]]. It was recorded and released in March 1984, and was the band's only commercial release.
 
'''''Apocalyptic Raids''''' is an EP by the Swiss extreme metal band [[Hellhammer]]. It was recorded and released in March 1984, and was the band's only commercial release.
  
The release was a major influence on the then-emerging between death metal and black metal genres. It has served as a huge influence to such varied and respected bands such as [[Napalm Death]] and [[Sepultura]], both which recorded cover versions of "Messiah".<ref>{{cite web |author=Rivadavia, Eduardo |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=leaders-not-followers-pt-2-mw0000302182|pure_url=yes}} |title= Leaders Not Followers, Pt. 2 > Overview |work=[http://www.allmusic.com allmusic.com]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Loftus, Johnny |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=revolusongs-mw0000457874|pure_url=yes}} |title= Revolusongs > Overview  |work=[http://www.allmusic.com allmusic.com]}}</ref>
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The release was a major influence on the then-emerging between death metal and black metal genres. It has served as a huge influence to such varied and respected bands such as [[Napalm Death]] and [[Sepultura]], both which recorded cover versions of "Messiah".
  
Hellhammer would split up only three months after recording this EP, and later regrouped as [[Celtic Frost]].<ref>Fischer (2000), p. 80.</ref>
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Hellhammer would split up only three months after recording this EP, and later regrouped as [[Celtic Frost]].
  
 
The title of the cover art is "The Sitting Death" by [[Tom G. Warrior]].
 
The title of the cover art is "The Sitting Death" by [[Tom G. Warrior]].
  
 
==Track listing==
 
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
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# Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation) 2:45
| title1      = Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation)
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# Massacra 2:48
| length1      = 2:45
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# Triumph of Death 9:23
| title2      = Massacra
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# Horus / Aggressor 5:02
| length2      = 2:48
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total length = 19:58
| title3      = Triumph of Death
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| length3      = 9:23
 
| title4      = Horus / Aggressor
 
| length4      = 5:02
 
| total_length = 19:58
 
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===''Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D.''===
 
===''Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D.''===
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| Name        = Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D.
 
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| Label      = [[Noise Records|Noise]]
 
| Label      = [[Noise Records|Noise]]
 
| Producer    = Martin E. Ain, Tom G. Warrior
 
| Producer    = Martin E. Ain, Tom G. Warrior
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'''''Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D.''''' is a reissue album boasting with new artwork and two bonus tracks. <ref>Warrior, Thomas Gabriel (1990). "The Macabre Existence of Hellhammer". ''[[Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D.]]'' (CD booklet). [[Hellhammer]]. Berlin, Germany: [[Noise Records|Modern Music Records]]. p. 2.</ref> The two bonus tracks were originally included on Noise Records' ''Death Metal'' compilation. The cover art was drawn by José Guadalupe Posada. Inside the CD inlay is a small message written by Tom G. Warrior about the history and origins of Hellhammer.
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'''''Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D.''''' is a reissue album boasting with new artwork and two bonus tracks. The two bonus tracks were originally included on Noise Records' ''Death Metal'' compilation. The cover art was drawn by José Guadalupe Posada. Inside the CD inlay is a small message written by Tom G. Warrior about the history and origins of Hellhammer.
  
{{track listing
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#The Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation) 2:55
| title1      = The Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation)
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#Massacra 2:49
| length1      = 2:55
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#Triumph of Death 9:30
| title2      = Massacra
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#Horus / Aggressor 4:27
| length2      = 2:49
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#Revelations of Doom 2:49
| title3      = Triumph of Death
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#Messiah 4:33
| length3      = 9:30
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total length = 27:03
| title4      = Horus / Aggressor
 
| length4      = 4:27
 
| title5      = Revelations of Doom
 
| length5      = 2:49
 
| title6      = Messiah
 
| length6      = 4:33
 
| total_length = 27:03
 
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==Credits==
 
==Credits==
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*Tom G. Warrior - cover art
 
*Tom G. Warrior - cover art
  
==References==
 
{{Reflist|2}}
 
  
 
[[Category:1984 EPs]]
 
[[Category:1984 EPs]]
 
[[Category:1990 albums]]
 
[[Category:1990 albums]]

Revision as of 16:25, 10 May 2021

Apocalyptic Raids.jpg

Apocalyptic Raids is an EP by the Swiss extreme metal band Hellhammer. It was recorded and released in March 1984, and was the band's only commercial release.

The release was a major influence on the then-emerging between death metal and black metal genres. It has served as a huge influence to such varied and respected bands such as Napalm Death and Sepultura, both which recorded cover versions of "Messiah".

Hellhammer would split up only three months after recording this EP, and later regrouped as Celtic Frost.

The title of the cover art is "The Sitting Death" by Tom G. Warrior.

Track listing

  1. Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation) 2:45
  2. Massacra 2:48
  3. Triumph of Death 9:23
  4. Horus / Aggressor 5:02

total length = 19:58


Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D.

Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D.jpg

Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D. is a reissue album boasting with new artwork and two bonus tracks. The two bonus tracks were originally included on Noise Records' Death Metal compilation. The cover art was drawn by José Guadalupe Posada. Inside the CD inlay is a small message written by Tom G. Warrior about the history and origins of Hellhammer.

  1. The Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation) 2:55
  2. Massacra 2:49
  3. Triumph of Death 9:30
  4. Horus / Aggressor 4:27
  5. Revelations of Doom 2:49
  6. Messiah 4:33

total length = 27:03

Credits

Hellhammer
Production
  • Martin E. Ain - producer
  • Horst Müller - engineering
  • Tom G. Warrior - cover art