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The Nineteen Eighties...

   1987

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Terrorizer from Los Angeles, CA and later Tampa, FL. released their demo "Nightmares"  in 1987, with the lineup of Oscar Garcia (Vocals, and Guitar), Jesse Pintado (Guitar), Alfred "Garvey" Estrada (Bass), and Pete Sandoval (Drums).
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Terrorizer
"Nightmares" Demo
1987

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Terrorizer "Nightmares" Demo
Released:  January 27, 1987
Label: Self Released (Cassette)



​Terrorizer "Nightmares" Demo

1. Nightmares
2. Benediction
3. Mayhem
4. Terror
5. Crematorium
6. The Dead Shall Rise​
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Nasty Savage from Brandon, Florida Released Indulgence in 1987 with the lineup pictured above from left to right Ben Myer (Guitar), David Austin (Guitar), "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti (Vocals), Curtis Beeson (Drums), and Dezso Istvan Bartha (Bass).
www.nastysavage.com

Nasty Savage
"Indulgence"
1987

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Nasty Savage "Indulgence"
Recorded: 1986 at Morrisound Studios Tampa, FL
Released: February 1, 1987
Label: Metal Blade Records (Vinyl, Cassette, CD)
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​Nasty Savage "Indulgence"
1. Stabbed in the Back
2. Divination
3. XXX
4. Indulgence
5. Inferno
6. Hypnotic Trance
7. Incursion Dementia
8. Distorted Fanatic
​9. ?
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Death was originally formed in Orlando, Florida  previously known as Mantas. Chuck Schuldiner moved to California teamed up with Chris Reifert and recorded the "Mutilation" demo. Death then recorded "Scream Bloody Gore" in 1986. Pictured above from left to right  Chris Reifert (drums), Chuck Schuldiner (Vocals, Guitars and Bass).
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Death
"Scream Bloody Gore"
1987

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Death "Scream Bloody Gore"
Recorded in November 1986 at The Music Grinder in Los Angeles, California
Released: May 27, 1987
Label: Combat Records (Vinyl, Cassette, CD)
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​Death "Scream Bloody Gore"
1. Infernal Death
2. Zombie Ritual
3. Denial of Life
4. Sacrificial
5. Mutilation
6. Regurgitated Guts
7. Baptized in Blood
8. Torn to Pieces
9. Evil Dead
​10. Scream Bloody Gore
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HellWitch originally from Gainesville, FL, and would later move to Hollywood, FL., released their demo "Mordirivial Disemanation" in 1987, the lineup was Pat Ranieri (Vocals, and Guitar), Andy Adcock (Bass, and Guitar), and David Silverthrash (Drums).
​HellWitch - Website
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HellWitch
"Mordirivial Disemanation" Demo
1987

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HellWitch "Mordirivial Disemanation" Demo
Released: June 1, 1987
Label: Self Released (Cassette)




HellWitch "Mordirivial Disemanation" Demo
1. Degeneration / Nosferatu
2. Purveyor of Fear
3. Pyrophoric Seizure

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The Lead from Miami, Florida released their Demo EP "The Past Behind" in 1987. The lineup was Robbie Christie (Drums), Nina Llopis (Vocals, and Bass), and Julio Ray (Vocals, and Guitars).
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The Lead
"The Past Behind" Demo EP
1987

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The Lead "The Past Behind" Demo EP
Recorded: Third Eye Studios - Miami, Florida
Released: June 1987
Label: Self Released (Vinyl, Cassette)




​The Lead "The Past Behind" Demo EP

1. Abomination
2. National Pride
3. He Won't Take a Joke
4. No Religion
5. Old Warrior
6. Tunnel Vision
7. Puritan
​8. Jesus Became Sin
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Alias from Sarasota, FL. released their self titled album "Alias" in 1987, the lineup was Len Jarrell (Vocals), Mark Severns (Guitar), Dirk Van Tilborg (Bass), and Phil Arnt (Drums).
​Alias - Metal Archives
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Alias
"Alias"
1987

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Alias "Alias"
Recorded: Telstar Recording Studios in Sarasota, FL.
Released: August 14, 1987
Label: Grudge Records (Vinyl, Cassette, CD)


​Alias "Alias"

1. (You Can't) Take My Youth Away
2. Authority
3. Prisoner of Dreams
4. Take the Light
5. Knight of the Realm
6. The System
7. King of the New Order

8. Listen to the Rain
9. So You're a Star
10. Emerald Eyes
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HellWitch originally from Gainesville, FL, and would later move to Hollywood, FL., released their demo "Purveyor of Fear c/w Phosphoric Seizure" in 1987, the lineup was Pat Ranieri (Vocals, and Guitar), Andy Adcock (Bass, and Guitar), and David Silverthrash (Drums).
​HellWitch - Website
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HellWitch
"Purveyor of Fear c/w Phosphoric Seizure" Demo
1987

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 HellWitch "Purveyor of Fear c/w Phosphoric Seizure" Demo
Released: October 1987
Label: Flight Nineteen Records (Vinyl 7")


HellWitch "Purveyor of Fear c/w Phosphoric Seizure" Demo

1. Purveyor of Fear
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2. Pyrophoric Seizure
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Amon was formed in 1987 in Tampa, Florida and released their "Feasting the Beast" demo. Pictured above from left to right is Eric Hoffman (Guitar), Glen Benton (Vocals, and Bass), Steve Asheim (Drums) and Brian Hoffman (Guitar). 
Amon - Facebook

Amon
"Feasting the Beast" Demo
1987

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Amon "Feasting the Beast" Demo
Released: August 1987
Labe: Self Released (Cassette)


​Amon "Feasting the Beast" Demo
1. Feasting the Beast
2. Sacrificial Suicide
3. Day of Darkness
4. Oblivious to Nothing
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Savatage from Tampa, Florida released "Hall of the Mountain King" in 1987. The lineup for "Hall of the Mountain King" pictured above from left to right Steve Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums, Percussion), Jon Oliva (Lead Vocals, Piano), Robert Kinkel (Keyboards), Criss Oliva (Guitar) and Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass).
www.savatage.com
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Savatage
"Hall of the Mountain King"
1987

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Savatage "Hall of the Mountain King"
Recorded at Record Plant in New York City
Released: September 28, 1987
Label: Atlantic Records (Vinyl, Cassette, CD)


​Savatage "Hall of the Mountain King"

1. 24 Hrs. Ago
2. Beyond the Doors of the Dark
3. Legions
4. Stange Wings
5. Prelude to Madness
6. Hall of the Mountain King
7. The Price You Pay
8. White Witch
9. Last Dawn
​10. Devastation
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Terrorizer from Los Angeles, CA and later Tampa, FL. released their "Demo '87" with the lineup of Oscar Garcia (Vocals, and Guitar), Jesse Pintado (Guitar), Alfred "Garvey" Estrada (Bass), and Pete Sandoval (Drums).
Terrorizer - Facebook
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Terrorizer
"Demo '87"
1987

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Terrorizer "Demo '87"
Recorded: December 1987
Released:  December 1987
Label: Self Released (Vinyl, Cassette)
Terrorizer "Demo '87"
1. Ripped to Shreds
2. Corporation Pull-IN
3. After World Obliteration
4. Human Prey
5. Stratigic Warheads
6. Fallout
​7. Infestation
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Arsenal from Clearwater/ Tampa, FL. released their self titled Demo "Arsenal" in 1987, the lineup was Kandi Slaughter (Bass), Christine Steel (Vocals), Wayne E. Scott (Guitar), Dave Calianno (Drums), and Michael J.D. Miller (Guitar).
​Arsenal - The Metal Archives
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Arsenal
"Arsenal" Demo
1987

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Arsenal "Arsenal" Demo
Released: 1987
Label: Self Released (Cassette)

​Arsenal "Arsenal" Demo
1. Reaching for the Truth
2. Golden Love
​3. Don't Let It Pass by You
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Azrael from Altamonte Springs / Orlando, FL. released their self titled Demo "Azrael" in 1987, the lineup was Matt Riley (Bass), K.G. Berve (Vocals), Ken Andrews (Guitar), Chad Martin (Drums), and Scott Campbell (Guitar).
Azrael - Metal Archives

Azrael
"Azrael" Demo
1987

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Azrael "Azrael" Demo 1987
Recorded: at Hardt Production Apopka, FL.
Released: 1987
Label: Self Released (Cassette)
Azrael "Azrael" Demo 1987
1. Under the Lights
2. Hellsex Mosh
4. Death Metal
​4. Death from Above
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Messiaxx from St. Petersburg, FL.  released their demo cassette "The Rude Awakening" in 1987. The lineup for their release was Jerry Outlaw (Guitar), Lee Gibson (Drums) George Clarkson (Guitar), and Buddy Zappa (Vocals), and Kyle Sokol (Bass).
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Messiaxx
"The Rude Awakening" Demo
1987

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​Messiaxx "The Rude Awakening" Demo

Released: 1987
Label: Self Released ( Cassette)
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Tampa, Florida's Morbid Angel released their demo cassette "Thy Kingdom Come" in 1987. The lineup for their release pictured above from left to right Richard Brunelle (Guitar), Wayne Hartsell (Drums) Trey Azagthoth (Guitar), and David Vincent (Vocals and Bass).
www.morbidangel.com
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Morbid Angel
"Thy Kingdom Come" Demo
1987

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Morbid Angel "Thy Kingdom Come" Demo
Released in 1987
Label: Self Released/ Splattermaniac Records /
Off the Disk Records (Vinyl, Cassette)



Morbid Angel "Thy Kingdom Come" Demo
1. Thy Kingdom Come
2. Abominations
3. Blasphemy of the Holy Ghost
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Nocturnus from Tampa, Florida released their first demo in 1987 self titled "Nocturnus" the lineup was Mike Browing (Vocals, and Drums), Richard Bateman (Bass), Vincent Crowley (Guitar), and Gino Marino (Guitar).
Nocturnus AD - Facebook

Nocturnus
"Nocturnus" Demo
1987

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Nocturnus "Nocturnus" Demo
Released: 1987
Self Released
Nocturnus "Nocturnus" Demo
1. Nocturnus
2. B.C. - A.D.
3. The Entity
​4. Unholy Fury
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Pariah from Brandon, Florida released their demo "Pariah" in 1987. The lineup was Wayne Derrick (Bass), Chriss Egger (Drums), Shaun Egger (Guitars), and Garth Egger (Vocals).
Pariah - Metal Encyclopedia 

Pariah
"Pariah" Demo
1987

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Pariah "Pariah" Demo
Released: 1987
Label: Self Released (Cassette)
Pariah "Pariah" Demo
1. Take a Walk
21. Running Scared
3. F.O.
​4. Losers Ground
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Raging Death "Volume 1" was a compilation of bands released by Godly Records in 1987, the bands included Xecutioner (Obituary), R.A.V.A.G.E. (Atheist), Sadus, Betrayel, and Lethal Presence.
​More Info - The Corroseum


Raging Death
"Volume 1" Compilation
1987

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Raging Death "Volume 1" Compilation
Released: 1987
Label: Godly Records (Vinyl, Cassette)
​Raging Death "Volume 1" Compilation
1. Xecutioner - Find the Arise
2. Lethal Presence - Strangled Death
3. Betrayal - D.D.P.
4. R.A.V.A.G.E. - Brain Damage
5. Sadus - Kill Team
6. Betrayal - Another Sacrifice
7. Xecutioner - Like the Dead
8. Sadus - Twiasted Face
9. Lethal Presence - Unholy Alliance
10. R.A.V.A.G.E. - On They Slay

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R.A.V.A.G.E. was formed in Sarasota, Florida in 1984 releasing several demos in 1987 before changing their name to Atheist. Pictured above from left to right Kelly Shaefer (Vocalist, Guitars), Steve Flynn (Drums), Marl Schwartzberg (Guitar) and Roger Patterson (Bass).
Athiest - Facebook

R.A.V.A.G.E.
"On We Slay"
1987

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R.A.V.A.G.E. "On We Slay" Demo       
Released: 1987
Self Released
R.A.V.A.G.E. "On We Slay" Demo
1. On They Slay
2. Brain Damage
3. Undefiled Wisdom

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Roxx Gang from St Petersburg, FL released their Demo "Roxx Gang" in 1987, the lineup was Kevin Steele (Vocals), Eric Carrell (Guitar), Stacy Blades (Guitar), Pete Claus (Bass), and Doug Denardin (Drums).
​Roxx Gang - Facebook

Roxx Gang
"Roxx Gang" Demo
1987

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Roxx Gang "Roxx Gang" Demo
Released: 1987
Label: Self Released
Roxx Gang "Roxx Gang" Demo
1. Nine Lives
2. I'm Crying
3. Meanwhile Back at the Ranch
4. Hot Shot of Love
5. Ball and Chain

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Roxx Gang from St Petersburg, FL released their Demo "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" in 1987, the lineup was Kevin Steele (Vocals), Eric Carrell (Guitar), Stacy Blades (Guitar), Pete Claus (Bass), and Doug Denardin (Drums).
​Roxx Gang - Facebook

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Roxx Gang
"Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" Demo
1987

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Roxx Gang "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" Demo
Released: 1987
Label: Self Released



Roxx Gang "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" Demo

1. Too Cool for Scholl
2. No Easy Way Out
3. Scratch My Back
4. Live Fast Die Young
5. Take It Off
6. Fastest Gun in Town
7. Lord of the Jungle
8. Time to Rock
9. Too Big for My Britches
​10. Love Doll
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