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. It was released on June 27, 1988 through

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), recorded August 11, 2001.

Track listing

All songs written by Sean Killian, Phil Demmel and Robb Flynn. ;Bonus disc

Personnel

*Sean Killian – lead vocals * Phil Demmel – lead guitar, backing vocals * Robb Flynn – rhythm guitar, backing vocals *Deen Dell – bass, backing vocals *Perry Strickland – drums Production *Produced, recorded, engineered, edited and mixed by John Cuniberti *Second engineers: Casey McMakin and David Plank

References

{{Authority control 1988 albums Albums with cover art by Ed Repka Vio-lence albums