Militia “Regiments of Death/No Submission” LP Out Now

Eastern Front Records Proudly Presents:

Militia “Regiments of Death/No Submission” LP
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-First press of 500 copies
-Gatefold jacket printed on silver foil paper with special UV printing
-44 page A4 booklet packed with archival photos, lyrics, biography, flyers, and other old content
-First 100 orders will receive the silver marble vinyl
-Tracks 1-3: Regiments of Death Demo 1985
-Track 4: Regiments of Death outtake completed in 2008
-Track 5: 2nd or 3rd rehearsal 1984
-Tracks 6-7: No Submission Demo 1986
-Tracks 8-9: Live 1986

(Description by J. Campbell)
Though they were a favorite around their hometown of Austin and nearby San Antonio, Militia received scant attention outside of Texas during their short-lived existence from 1984-1986. Formed in 1984 when bassist Robert Wellingham (who, at the time, neither owned nor knew how to play a bass) met drummer Phil Achee, Militia’s origin is inseparable from the story of the heavy metal scene in and around Austin, Texas during the 1980s. With the inclusion of vocalist Mike Soliz, whose powerful, Halford-esque shrills became a defining feature of Militia’s sound, the band established itself as a fixture of the regional metal scene, sharing members and performing live with many notable acts around the area, including Watchtower, Wyzard, and S.A. Slayer, among many others. Militia swiftly progressed, writing original material and perfecting their live performances. During the three years they were together, they recorded two demos—”Regiments of Death” and “No Submission,” released in 1984 and 1986, respectively—and the highly coveted MLP, “The Sybling,” privately pressed by the band in an edition of just 100 copies. The two demos, the band’s first and last recordings, depict Militia’s evolution during its brief lifespan. On “Regiments of Death,” Militia displayed a unique fusion of skill and passion, an amalgamation of the most potent elements of aggressive speed metal and melodic power metal. The second demo, recorded in the wake of several lineup changes, displayed a more “progressive” approach, drawing inspiration from early Queensryche and other similar acts. Now that NWN! has established its permanent base in Austin, TX, it is a special honor to release this definitive vinyl edition of the “Regiments of Death” and “No Submission” demos (plus four additional rehearsal and live tracks), presented in a deluxe gatefold jacket and accompanied by a 44-page booklet, featuring archival photos, comprehensive biography, lyrics, and gig flyers.

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