DAMAGE - The Immortal Death ('86-'87)

LABEL: Ripping Storm Records (2024)

The story of Finland's DAMAGE dates back to 1982 when the punk band Musta Risti formed in the town of Kuopio. In 1983 they changed their name to Poliisivaltio, releasing two demos in 1983 and 1985.

In 1986 the band band would make one last name change, and DAMAGE was born, becoming one of the very first bands playing speed/thrash metal in the country, although still influenced by punk.

DAMAGE released their self-titled debut 7" EP in the same year and, alongside Vendetta (also originating from a punk band, Varaus), were the first band putting out vinyl of this genre of music in Finland, as Stone or Faff Bey were still at a demo stage.

In 1987 DAMAGE released the "The Immortal Death" 12" LP on Dekadenz, the same label of Vendetta. The band split-up around 1988, but three out of four members resurfaced in Warmath.

This late 2023 release compiles both the 7" EP and 12" LP for the very first time on silver CD format. Limited to 500 copies worldwide.

FOR FANS OF: English Dogs, Onslaught, Black Uniforms, Discharge

TRACK LISTING:
-"THE IMMORTAL DEATH" LP (1987)-
1. Damage
2. Mental As Me
3. Sons Of Mother Earth
4. The Unemotional
5. In The Middle Of Coldness
6. Time Of Madness
7. Ain't No Crime
8. Poison Candy
9. The First Day
-"DAMAGE" EP (1986)-
10. So Much Words
11. Napalm
12. Vapaus
13. Lapset
14. ...Lopussa