Hellhammer - Demon Entrails (2008)

   Hellhammer needs no introduction for the fans of extreme genres, but still it took a very long time until the predecessor of Celtic Frost earned the release of a compilation that collects all their works.
   On the side of early Venom, these demos and rehearsal room records (on the side of the "Apocalyptic Raids" EP) representing the very basics of all extreme metal styles. And even though Hellhammer didn't reach so wide attention like Venom, still they reached a cultic level, and became a main inspiration for many bands in the followings. Even thrash and speed metal were just about to born in the early '80s, but Hellhammer was already pointing forward with the darker tone that was swolling from their simple and characteristic themes. This exact feeling was recalled only decades later by newer old school styled bands, but back than it proved to be as fruitful ground that opened new perspectives for others. And even for themselves under Celtic Frost as they later showed, but in a completely different way. Their themes and sound became an icon and were incomparable in their time, even if most part of the main impression came from the result of their poor recording circumstances. "Demon Entrails" commemorated worthily the beginning of a new era in metal music.