Eternal Nightmare (Vio-lence album)
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| Eternal Nightmare | ||||
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| Released | June 27, 1988[1] | |||
| Recorded | February–April 1988[2] | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal | |||
| Length | 35:23 | |||
| Label | Mechanic Records | |||
| Producer | John Cuniberti | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Blabbermouth.net | [4] |
Eternal Nightmare is the debut album by the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal band Vio-lence, released on June 27, 1988 through MCA Records' Mechanic sublabel.
It is considered to be an essential release in the genre by Revolver.[5] The song "Serial Killer" is considered a fan favorite.[6]
It was released on June 27, 1988[1] through MCA Records' Mechanic sublabel. A limited 10" promo single was released, featuring two tracks, 'Eternal Nightmare' and 'Phobophobia.'; the release was quite unique, as it came in a "vomit pack", a sealed plastic cover containing fake vomit.[7] Shortly after, thrash metal innovators Slayer released a single in a similar format but with fake blood, and rock band The Revolting Cocks released a single with fake semen.[citation needed]
The 2005 re-release of the album includes a bonus CD of the Thrash of the Titans concert (benefit for Testament singer Chuck Billy), recorded August 11, 2001.[4] As of 2023, other than the EPs Torture Tactics and Let the World Burn, this is the only Vio-lence studio album to have been made available on digital streaming services.
Music
The album's sound has drawn comparisons to Exodus, Death Angel and Testament.[6] Revolver stated that some of the arrangements on the album are progressive.[5]