Scum of the Earth - Introduction to Filth (1989)

A bit of crossover thrash from Scum of the Earth of Dallas, Texas.

Not to be confused with the other band of the same name formed by members of Rob Zombie's band.

Track Listing

1. Introduction To Filth/Color Blind

2. Metal-Neck

3. Scum Of The Earth

4. Hypochristian

5. Tales Of The Plague

Band Members

Robert Holt - Bass

Robert Knott - Drums

Chris Thomas - Guitars

Moe - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

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Dark Reign - Mayhemic States (1989)

Another dark thrash band, Dark Reign of Houston, Texas.

Dark Reign created heavy death metal with evil, growling vocals. Perfect if you are feeling the blackness creeping in. The band broke up in '91 but some members went on to form Imprecation, furthering their progress towards even more brutal death metal. A few of the songs from this demo, along with their second demo Immolated Slaves and some live material, were re-released on CD as Anthology: A Dark Evolution which seems to be out-of-print.

Track Listing

1. Dissanctifically Deceased

2. Mayhemic States

3. Erebus

4. Regicide

Members

Schaun Drab - Bass

Ruben Elizondo - Drums

Phil Westmoreland - Guitars

Earl Long - Guitars

Rob Taylor - Vocals

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Malignant Terror - Demo (1989)

On to some heavier thrash courtesy of Malignant Terror of Houston, Texas.

Malignant Terror play crushing dark thrash. A little darker than some of their peers like dead horse and Academy Black, the Terror crew could be counted on to bring the evil to the stage.

Track Listing

1. Born Evil

2. Multiple Stab Wounds

3. Blue Death

4. Malignant Terror

Band Members

Kirk Buck - Bass, Vocals

Bart Brownlee - Drums

Vidal Martínez - Guitars, Vocals

James W. Anderson - Guitars, Vocals

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Rok Bergade - The Attack Is On (1983)

Closer to standard heavy metal of the time... Rok Bergade from Houston, Texas.

I remember seeing these guys playing at an all-ages club in Pasadena, Texas. My timeline might be off but I think it was before this release. The band was very young so it was teens playing for teens. I vaguely remember them playing a Dokken cover and lots of headbanging.

An interesting review of the album from Metalpage.de: Album Review

Track Listing

1. The Attack Is On

2. Too Far from Yesterday

3. Lost Without You

4. Rock and Roll Will Lift You Up

5. Rok Bergade

6. Your Every Needs

7. Let Me See the Love

8. Just a Dream

9. After the Invasion

10. You Keep Me Hanging On

Band Members

Creg Gilley - Vocals, Guitars

Jason Parker - Guitars

Ronny Rushing - Keyboards

Russle Ray Womble - Bass

Bill Loden - Drums

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Morbid Scream - Demo (1988)

Great thrash from Plano, Texas.

Morbid Scream was another band active in the Houston area. A quick couple of demos and it was all over except for a collection of their demos songs and some live stuff released on CD (The Signal to Attack: 1986 - 1990) on Tarot Productions. The CD is seemingly out of print.

A nice interview with Jim Bowman, drummer: Interview

Track Listing

1. Morbid Scream

2. Timeless Sleep

3. Fist in Your Face

4. Cries of Sanity

Band Members

Todd Premus - Bass

Jimi Bowman - Drums

Jason Dorf - Guitars

Trent White - Vocals, Guitars

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Lunacy - Demo (1989)

Time for some crossover/thrash from Porter, Texas.

Lunacy was another active band during the late 80's who only released demos. Their logo with the moshing demon was a striking addition to every show flyer.

From Metal-archives.com:
Lunacy released demos in 1989 and 1991. The band was also included on the compilation LP "Voices of a Red God" in 1990.

Track Listing

1. Kaos

2. Comprehension

3. Nozone

4. Your Law 

5. 10,000 Years 

6. Lose a Screw

7. Never Mind

8. The Creation

9. Our Story

10. Lunacy Groovin' Tune

Band Members

Joe - Bass

Matthew - Drums

Dave - Guitars

Greg - Vocals

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Academy Black - Demo aka Join the Academy (1988)

Now to include some crossover/thrash from Houston, Texas.

Academy Black was very active in the local music scene but only released two demos. This first demo from 1988 and a second demo, Dead Fun, was released a year later. This demo is known as Join the Academy on Metal-archives  because it was released with three different covers; one of which included the words "Join the Academy" on the cover. As of 2015, the band is still active performing reunion shows but hasn't mentioned any plans on releasing new material.

Track Listing

1. I Murdered Mike 

2. Father of the Future

3. Crush the Monster

4. Evil Hell Part 666

Band Members

Damon Gill - Bass (1987-present)

Greg Main - Drums (1987-present)

Jeff Mikel - Guitars (1987-present)

Dave Yammer -Vocals (1987-present)

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First post... Pus - Demo (1990)

First up: PUS. A grungy thrash band from Houston, Texas.

From metal-archives.com:

Started out as a thrash metal band with some punk influences, recording a metal demo in 1990. The band then shifted towards an alternative/punk rock style and recorded an album in 1992 which was never released. Tracks from it were uploaded to the band's ReverbNation page two decades later.

Pus on ReverbNation

Track Listing

1.World of Pus 

2.War

3.The End

4.No Need

5.Wedgie

6.Death Death Death etc.

Band Members

Jonathan Schweizer - Drums

Raymond Granlund  - Vocals

Bradley Collett - Bass (1988-?)

Michael Stern - Guitars (1988-?)

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