Soviet Invasion

Description

Heavy Metal Records presents a special edition of Soviet Invasion by Witchfinder General. Available on burgundy vinyl and black polycarbonate CD "vinyl effect," this edition brings together all the band's singles from the period of their first two albums, in a format completely unprecedented until now. Formed in 1979 in Stourbridge by Zeeb Parkes and Phil Cope, the band emerged from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) with a raw and heavy sound, deeply influenced by Black Sabbath. Although initially shunned by the general public, the band became a cult pioneer of doom metal thanks to albums like Death Penalty (1982), Friends of Hell (1983), and the original EP Soviet Invasion!. They have thus gained lasting recognition for their dark themes, controversial imagery, and colossal influence on the genre. Why this edition is essential: The raw essence of the band: This release captures the band at its most formative and uncompromising time, offering a definitive collection of their early tracks gathered in one place. A true collector's item: By bringing these recordings together in an unprecedented and collectible format, this edition allows long-time fans as well as new listeners to discover the origins of doom metal as they were forged at the time: strong, raw, and undeniably heavy.