''Death Fiend'' is an unreleased
demo
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*Demo (music), a song typically recorded for reference rather than release
* ''Demo'' (Behind Crimson Eyes), a 2004 recording by the band Behind Crimson Eyes
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tape by the Swiss
extreme metal
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band
Hellhammer
Hellhammer was a Swiss metal band from Nürensdorf, active from 1982 to 1984. Although the band's sound and style were heavily criticized and poorly reviewed during their active years, they have been widely praised in retrospect and are often re ...
. It was recorded in June 1983, along with the ''
Triumph of Death'' demo, and later appeared on the compilation album ''
Demon Entrails
''Demon Entrails'' is a compilation album that comprises three demos by the Swiss extreme metal band Hellhammer. The demos – ''Death Fiend'', '' Triumph of Death'' and ''Satanic Rites'' – were all recorded during 1983 and were properly remas ...
''.
Track listing
#"Maniac" – 4:15
#"Angel of Destruction" – 3:03
#"Hammerhead" – 2:57
#"Bloody Pussies" – 5:35
#"Death Fiend" – 2:44
#"Dark Warriors" – 3:15
#"Chainsaw" – 4:12
#"Ready for Slaughter" – 3:45
#"Sweet Torment" – 2:17
Credits
*
Thomas Gabriel Fischer
Thomas Gabriel Fischer (born 19 July 1963), also known by his stage names of Tom G. Warrior and Satanic Slaughter, is a Swiss metal musician. He led the groups Hellhammer and Celtic Frost, and today is the frontman of the band Triptykon.
Caree ...
Satanic Slaughter – vocals, guitars
*Urs Sprenger a.k.a. Savage Damage – bass
*Jörg Neubart a.k.a. Bloodhunter – drums
References
*Fischer, T. G. (2000). ''Are You Morbid? Into the Pandemonium of Celtic Frost''. London: Sanctuary Publishing Limited.
1983 albums
Hellhammer albums
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