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Rise of the Serpent Men was recorded at Lion Studios in Leeds in 1988 and released the same year. Axegrinder'sstrong Amebix-like grind sensibility appealed to punks and metal-heads alike, and the band's first and only album featured artworkcreated by Jeff Walker (of UK Metal masters Carcass). The band has gained a strong cult following in countries like Japan over the years and has lately seen a new period of activity, with a studio album on the horizon, along with plans for extensive live work. This 2017 vinyl edition of Rise of the Serpent Men marks 30 years of Peaceville Records and is released as part of the early classics selection to commemorate the occasion.