If At first You Don't Succeed

Description

Hades was without a doubt one of the main representatives of American metal bands that seasoned traditional heavy metal with speed and thrash elements. Founded in 1978, the first two singles "Delivers From Evil" (1982) and "The Cross" (1985) were still simpler. The same goes for the track "Easy Way Out" on the compilation "Metal Massacre VI". In 1987, the band released their debut album "Resisting Success" on Torrid
Combat (in Europe Roadrunner Records), which immediately made them immortal in underground circles. With much more demanding song structures and the commanding vocals of Alan Tecchio, the band deliberately refused the mainstream and reached a fringe of loyal and fanatical fans. In 1988, the band set to work on its successor "If At First You Don‘t Succeed", which proved difficult at first due to excessive drug use by the producers. Despite this, Hades‘ second album is significantly more powerful and transparent than the first. The long track "Aftermath Of Betrayal" with its intro ("Tears Of Orpheus") and outro ("Finale") and songs like "Kings In Exile" continue in the vein of its predecessor, while "Opinionate!" or "In The Mean Time" lean more towards melodic thrash. Even today, fans argue over which LP is the best. It was only later that the style evolved towards mid-tempo groove (third album "Exist To Resist"). Alan Tecchio and Dan Lorenzo founded Non-Fiction and released three albums that can be classified more as doom. After countless CD reissues of "If At First You Don‘t Succeed", Golden Core is now offering the first vinyl reissue! The material was transferred from the Torrid original and remastered, then mastered for vinyl. Side A contains a bonus track, "M.E.C.". The printed inlay includes lyrics and rare photos. Dan Lorenzo is currently enjoying success with PATRIARCHS IN BLACK, whose second album was recently released on LP via Golden Core. A classic of American metal thus becomes affordable on vinyl again!