Stryken - First Strike reissue

I'm sure some people here will remember the early 80's metal band Stryken, who put out and album titled "First Strike". It was out of print for years and finally re-issued again in 2006. Well, "First Strike" has just been re-released AGAIN, only this time included 10 bonus tracks. The single "Surprise" and the entire "Blitzkrieg" demo has been added as bonus tracks. Unfortunately the packaging sucks and is one of those cheap "eco-friendly/green" packages with no booklet. It is sort of like a digi-pack, but doesn't have the plastic CD tray, rather just a little rubber circle glued on that the CD sits on.

Anyone remember this band or album? Surely someone remembers the ridiculous "armor of God" costumes they wore.

I always thought they looked stupid, but I admit to rocking "Crush The Head Of Satan" loudly!

The did look ridiculous and I had a tape of them. Never felt the need to upgrade to disc, have to listen to samples to see how it strikes me.

TheNazgul wrote:

The did look ridiculous and I had a tape of them. Never felt the need to upgrade to disc, have to listen to samples to see how it strikes me.

You mean how it Strykes you?

Cheese! LOL!

So is the music.

Man I hate those rubber knobs in the digis these days. ugh

Rex wrote:

Man I hate those rubber knobs in the digis these days. ugh

It's all about keeping costs low...I can understand it for indie labels...

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

Rex wrote:

Man I hate those rubber knobs in the digis these days. ugh

It's all about keeping costs low...I can understand it for indie labels...

No, no. It's not about cost. It's about being earth friendly. They are being GREEN!

Gee

Gardian had the "full armor" costumes as well and capes to boot. Guess they dropped the gimmick when they learned how to spell, "Guardian".

ultmetal wrote:

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

Rex wrote:

Man I hate those rubber knobs in the digis these days. ugh

It's all about keeping costs low...I can understand it for indie labels...

No, no. It's not about cost. It's about being earth friendly. They are being GREEN!

Which is what they say when they don't want you to know how cheap they are...

Like how slipcase discs are "Special Limited Edition Mini-Vynil Packaging"...

What label is responsible for the new re-issue? How about a link? thanks.

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

ultmetal wrote:

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

Rex wrote:

Man I hate those rubber knobs in the digis these days. ugh

It's all about keeping costs low...I can understand it for indie labels...

No, no. It's not about cost. It's about being earth friendly. They are being GREEN!

Which is what they say when they don't want you to know how cheap they are...

Like how slipcase discs are "Special Limited Edition Mini-Vynil Packaging"...

Shhhhh...don't tell industry secrets. :kickbutt:

Sons-Of-Vengeance wrote:

What label is responsible for the new re-issue? How about a link? thanks.

Retroactive.

NO WAY! AWESOME!!!


"SURPRISE!!!"

Ult, you must have gotten some kind of advanced copy from Matt. Couldnt find a single mention of this re-issue anywhere on the net (except here). Any links?

The drummer gave me the Girder Reissue, I really didn't care for it at all.

Sons-Of-Vengeance wrote:

Ult, you must have gotten some kind of advanced copy from Matt. Couldnt find a single mention of this re-issue anywhere on the net (except here). Any links?

Yup. Advance copy. Sorry, didn't realize that until I searched for a link to order. As soon as it's available, I'll let you know.

ult

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

I always thought they looked stupid, but I admit to rocking "Crush The Head Of Satan" loudly!

Yes I remember those days.... hungry for anything christian and metal......

Wasn't this one on a red colored cassette?

thejokeriv wrote:

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

I always thought they looked stupid, but I admit to rocking "Crush The Head Of Satan" loudly!

Yes I remember those days.... hungry for anything christian and metal......

Wasn't this one on a red colored cassette?

Indeed it was. I still have the original cassette.

I LOVED STRYKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had the red cassette back in the day I got a CD-R of them now

I loved that entire First Strike Album

I've got the 06 reissue.I think I've listened to it one time.The material didnt hold up well over time.Their outfits are ridiculous looking.Ha

ultmetal wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

I always thought they looked stupid, but I admit to rocking "Crush The Head Of Satan" loudly!

Yes I remember those days.... hungry for anything christian and metal......

Wasn't this one on a red colored cassette?

Indeed it was. I still have the original cassette.

Sweet! My memory hasn't failed me!!!!! Now I have "Crush the head of Satan.... under your feet" going through my head - still better than having "don't stop..... rock the flock" in my head any day of the week.

thrasher73 wrote:

I've got the 06 reissue.I think I've listened to it one time.The material didnt hold up well over time.Their outfits are ridiculous looking.Ha

Ditto! Easily one of the worst bands, ever! Still, 10 bonus track you say??????

ultmetal wrote:

Sons-Of-Vengeance wrote:

Ult, you must have gotten some kind of advanced copy from Matt. Couldnt find a single mention of this re-issue anywhere on the net (except here). Any links?

Yup. Advance copy. Sorry, didn't realize that until I searched for a link to order. As soon as it's available, I'll let you know.

ult

I remastered it myself...from the re-release from 2006 (which was mastered too loud). Anyone here familiar with my work knows what to expect. The bonus tracks came from cassette source...took a ton of work to make it match the rest of the stuff. but I got it.

Yeah, it's small time packaging...I got mine in the mail yesterday, but thanks to me it sounds great! Haha.

later...Cliffy

You're a funny guy and I appreciate the work you are doing.

I have the latest reissue on order.



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