Mayhemic Destruction
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Mayhemic Destruction is the first album by the Australia
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band Mortal Sin. The album was designed as a demo but released as an album by the band on its own Mega Metal Productions imprint in 1986. It was re-released and repackaged by Phonogram Records
for worldwide release in 1987.
like creature, and corpses lay everywhere. The Sydney Harbour Bridge
and the Sydney Opera House
are featured in the background. While the Australian version shows a demon standing over the city. The artwork was done by the British comic book artist Simon Bisley
. The original Australian artwork was designed by Michael Zdjelar
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band Mortal Sin. The album was designed as a demo but released as an album by the band on its own Mega Metal Productions imprint in 1986. It was re-released and repackaged by Phonogram Records
Phonogram Records
Phonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram....
for worldwide release in 1987.
Album artwork
The International cover features the city of Sydney that has been destroyed by a demonDemon
call - 1347 531 7769 for more infoIn Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an "unclean spirit" which may cause demonic possession, to be addressed with an act of exorcism...
like creature, and corpses lay everywhere. The Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic...
and the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, finally opening in 1973 after a long gestation starting with his competition-winning design in 1957...
are featured in the background. While the Australian version shows a demon standing over the city. The artwork was done by the British comic book artist Simon Bisley
Simon Bisley
Simon Bisley is a British comics artist best known for his 1990s work on ABC Warriors, Lobo and Sláine. His style, reliant on paints, acrylics, inks and multiple-mediums, is strongly influenced by Frank Frazetta, Bill Sienkiewicz, Gustav Klimt, Salvador Dalí, Egon Schiele, and Richard Corben...
. The original Australian artwork was designed by Michael Zdjelar
Track listing
- The Curse - 2:21
- Women in Leather - 4:46
- Lebanon - 7:16
- Liar - 4:17
- Blood, Death, Hatred - 3:52
- Mortal Slaughter - 3:12
- Into the Fire - 4:38
- Mayhemic Destruction - 5:11
Personnel
- Andy Eftichoiu (bass)
- Mat Maurer (vocals)
- Wayne Campbell (drums)
- Keith Krstin (guitar)
- Paul Carwana (guitar)