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Mastered for vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in September 2020.
Cutting by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality on all levels ...
The double punch Viking landed during their initial four-year career was remarkable, and while the Californians’ first full-length “Do Or Die” (1988) still ranks among the strongest thrash debuts that fell under the mainstream’s radar for its brutality and scathingly harsh production, its successor is where the group really began to shine.
Originally released in 1989, “Man Of Straw” showed a band that had matured while honing their chops on tour with heavyweights such as Sacred Reich or Forbidden. While old school thrash was on the wane, Viking successfully managed to incorporate slower parts and a degree of technicality without dulling any of the sharp edges they’d become known for in underground circles.
Cutting by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality on all levels ...
The double punch Viking landed during their initial four-year career was remarkable, and while the Californians’ first full-length “Do Or Die” (1988) still ranks among the strongest thrash debuts that fell under the mainstream’s radar for its brutality and scathingly harsh production, its successor is where the group really began to shine.
Originally released in 1989, “Man Of Straw” showed a band that had matured while honing their chops on tour with heavyweights such as Sacred Reich or Forbidden. While old school thrash was on the wane, Viking successfully managed to incorporate slower parts and a degree of technicality without dulling any of the sharp edges they’d become known for in underground circles.