Apocalyptic Raids
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
- Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation) 2:45
- Massacra 2:48
- Triumph of Death 9:23
- Horus / Aggressor 5:02
total length = 19:58
Apocalyptic Raids 1990 A.D.
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.
- The Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation) 2:55
- Massacra 2:49
- Triumph of Death 9:30
- Horus / Aggressor 4:27
- Revelations of Doom 2:49
- Messiah 4:33
total length = 27:03
Credits
- Hellhammer
- Tom G. Warrior - guitars, vocals
- Martin E. Ain - bass
- Denial Fiend - drums
- Production
- Martin E. Ain - producer
- Horst Müller - engineering
- Tom G. Warrior - cover art
