This long-forgotten band from the N.W.O.B.H.M. is finally un-earthed for the first time ever since the 80痴. They were originally called HEAVY THUNDER and then quickly changed their name to be the very first band with the name SLAYER! Some of this album contains songs when they were called SLAYER, the others of course were eventually DRAGONSLAYER. SLAYER/DRAGONSLAYER never really had a record deal and only one official release (as DRAGONSLAYER), which was a 3 song 7Single/E.P. back in 1984. This release combines their efforts from their 1982 Demo, 1984 7Single, and 1986 Demo. For the first time ever all of these songs will be officially released still in their original quality. It痴 a shame this band was never picked up by a label back then because if there ever was a truly underground N.W.O.B.H.M. band that was looked over, it was Dragonslayer! There痴 a huge early JUDAS PRIEST influence here, also the usual SCORPIONS, UFO, DEEP PURPLE, SABBATH influence as well. I really think the songwriting is amazing, layered with solid high vocals, catchy riffs, and memorable choruses, you know the stuff the N.W.O.B.H.M. was built on. For the first time ever DRAGONSLAYER would love to consider this their very first album, but really it痴 a double album!

This CD contains 16 songs and comes with a great 12paged booklet which contains lyrics, bio and many photos from the days that DRAGONSLAYER were alive & kicking!!

TRACK LISTING:
1. The Slayer
2. Run Like Hell
3. Blind Terror
4. I Want Your Life
5. Satan Is Free
6. Broken Hearts
7. Man in the Dark
8. Hammerhead
9. Lady of the Night
10. Rock With Me
11. Lies in Your Eyes
12. Dragon Drums
13. The Hunger
14. Satan's Soldiers
15. The Battle Is On
16. Catch Me