ADDICTIVE sees reissue via Divebomb Records

Few bands survived the rapid decline of thrash metal in the early 90's, but not […]
March 13, 2014

Few bands survived the rapid decline of thrash metal in the early 90's, but not only did Australia's ADDICTIVE soldier on, They released a superb slab of classic speed metal against all odds. Following up Their raw, yet impressive 1989 debut album, Pity Of Man , the band enlisted Ozzy Osbourne / Rainbow bassist Bob Daisley, to produce what would become Their Finest moment.

Rumors originally claimsoft misplaced master tapes are the culprit behind the delayed Kick 'Em Hard 1993 release. No matter the cause ADDICTIVE tried to Overcome Those delays and upped the ante with had Unquestionably Kick 'Em Hard , revealing a band Whose ravenous desire to succeed Overshadowed the industry's climate Predicting disaster for Themselves and Their thrash metal brethren. Combining all the best elements of early Metallica, Kreator and Megadeth, ADDICTIVE were a band surely on the rise delivering a crushing sophomore album, but the shifting tides of the music industry unfortunately left them drifting aimlessly by the mid-90s.

These two classic albums have been out of print for nearly 20 years and fetching high dollar collector prices online, but ADDICTIVE Has Remained a cult favorite with die-hard thrash fans. Kick 'Em Hard (Rebooted Edition) contains brand new mastering of the band's Entire discography, interview and a redesigned, full color booklet with archival photos of the band's history. For the fans, by the fans.

TRACK LIST:
CD 1
KICK 'EM HARD (1993) 1 Distemper 2 Waiting For Yesterday 3 Kick 'Em Hard 4 You're Perfect 5th Towards Extinction 6 Wacked 7 You Never Know 8 Man Made Act Of God 9 Serves You Right 10 Bitch

BONUS TRACKS:
11 Crazy Train 12 Sniper (Demo) 13 Look Before You Leap (Demo)

CD 2
PITY OF MAN (1989) 1 Get Out Of My Life 2 Come Before The Storm 3 Boiling Point 4 Detail 5 The Forge 6 What Ward RU In? 7 Echoes of the Mind 8 Addictive Friend 9 My Foe 10 Pity Of Man

BONUS TRACKS:
Ward 74 (Demo Tape) - 1988 11 Addictive Friend 12 Special Commando 13 What Ward Are You In? 14 Pity Of Man 15 Come Before The Storm

Source:
Tribunal Records
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