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DARK ANGEL - Darkness Descends LP
Here is a limited/rare/ out of print DARK ANGEL LP on Germany's HIGH ROLLER RECORDS. This is the 5th pressing from 2016, new and never played. This is the transparent purple vinyl variant!!! It is limited to 250 copies.
BRAND NEW AND SEALED
Photos here are stock photos. 
This pressing is special because of the outstanding packaging, which includes a killer poster.


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Don Doty - Vocals Jim Durkin - Guitars Eric Meyer - Guitars Rob Yahn - Bass Gene Hoglan - Drums
-Darkness Descends -The Burning of Sodom -Hunger of the Undead -Merciless Death -Death Is Certain (Life Is Not) -Black Prophecies -Perish in Flames
Original 1986 sound !!! Specially mastered for vinyl !!!
No doubt about it - »Darkness Descends« is one of the most important albums in Thrash Metal history. Gene Hoglan's drumming on songs like “Merciless Death”, “The Burning Of Sodom” or “Black Prophecies” is simply not of this world! As you all know, Hoglan later moved on to play with Chuck Schuldiner's Death and more recently with Testament as well as Devin Townsend (with whom he recorded several albums).
»Darkness Descends« (originally released in 1986) is widely regarded as Dark Angel's 'classic' record. The roots of Dark Angel go back to the year 1981 when Don Doty (vocals), Jim Durkin (guitars), Rob Yahn (bass) and Mike Andrade (drums) formed the band in Downey, California, during the early days of the Bay Area Thrash invasion. Their original band name was Shellshock which they changed to Dark Angel in 1983. In 1985 the first record »We Have Arrived« was released.
»We Have Arrived« was a decent enough Thrash Metal debut record with fast and furious songs such as “Welcome To The Slaughter House” or the title track but Dark Angel really found their own style on the second album »Darkness Descends«. They had moved towards more elaborate compositions with technical twists and turns (plus Gene Hoglan's trademark lyrics dealing with psychological illnesses and traumata).
In October 2013 Dark Angel have officially announced re-union plans. The band is rumoured to appear at next year's Keep It True festival in Southern Germany.

Matthias Mader
Dark Angel is an American thrash metal band formed in Downey, California, in 1981. Known for their complex and aggressive style, Dark Angel quickly established themselves as a formidable force in the thrash metal scene. The band is characterized by fast, intricate guitar riffs, relentless drumming, and powerful vocals. Their music often features dark and apocalyptic themes, with lyrics exploring topics such as death, destruction, and societal issues. Dark Angel's technical proficiency and intense sound have earned them a dedicated following and a lasting legacy in the metal community.
Notable Work and Impact Dark Angel released their debut album, "We Have Arrived," in 1985, but it was their subsequent albums that truly solidified their reputation. Their second album, "Darkness Descends" (1986), is considered a landmark in the thrash metal genre, known for its sheer intensity and technical complexity. Key tracks from the album include:
"Darkness Descends" - The title track that exemplifies the band's fast and aggressive style. "The Burning of Sodom" - A powerful and chaotic song with intricate guitar work and relentless drumming. "Black Prophecies" - A track that showcases the band's ability to blend technical proficiency with raw intensity. Dark Angel continued to release influential albums such as "Leave Scars" (1989) and "Time Does Not Heal" (1991), further cementing their status as one of the premier thrash metal bands of their time. Known for their technical prowess and uncompromising sound, Dark Angel has left a lasting impact on the thrash metal genre.
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