Vengeance Of Hell by Living Death - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Although Velbert, Germany’s Living Death went through several subgenres of the hard stuff, today they are considered to be unsung heroes of thrash metal. After forming in 1981 the band tried their hand at traditional heavy metal and then speed metal before recording their 1984 debut album Vengeance of Hell for Earthshaker Records. The riff-shredding opener “You and Me” reveals that the band were inspired by bands like Metallica and UFO in songwriting and musical attack – but it’s done endearingly so – and though frontman Thorsten "Toto" Bergmann sounds somewhat inspired by Udo Dirkschneider from Accept, he sings with a more maniacal nasal-toned trill ramping up into athletic falsettos that deviate from any obvious influences. The band even gets away with naming the second song after themselves. “Living Death” starts off with occult chanting before pummeling rhythms and searing leads make way for Bergmann’s witchy croons and unpredictable melodies. Fans of Iron Angel, Manowar and Grave Digger and early Waysted will find familiarity in the instrumental “Labyrinth” while “Hellpike” is reminiscent of a time when American high schools had smoking sections.

1. You and Me

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Composer: T.bergmann
R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

2. Living Death

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Composer: T.bergmann
R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

3. Night Light

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Composer: T.bergmann
R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

4. My Victim

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Composer: T.bergmann
R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

5. Labyrinth

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Composer: R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

6. Heavy Metal Hurricane

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Composer: T.bergmann
R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

7. Hellpike

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Composer: T.bergmann
R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

8. Riding a Virgin

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Composer: T.bergmann
R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

9. Vengeance of Hell

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Composer: T.bergmann
R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

10. Watch Out

by Living Death

Primary Artist: Living Death; Main Performer
Composer: T.bergmann
R.kelch, F.fricke; Composer
Vocals: Living Death; Performer
Lyricist: R.kelch
F.fricke; Composer
Producer: Axel Thubeauville; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 49 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 800x800 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal

Label

Rusty Diamond

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1983

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884463000407