{"product_id":"donor-release-deluxe-edition-cd","title":"Donor \"Release (Deluxe Edition)\" CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eDonor \"Release (Deluxe Edition)\" CDs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in Amsterdam in early-1986, \u003cstrong\u003eDONOR\u003c\/strong\u003e started playing shows even prior to their debut six-song demo of thrash-leaning heavy metal in 1988. Core members Jelle Bakker (guitar), Cees van Petten (bass), and Toni van Petten (drums) then brought in guitarist Bart Vreken and vocalist Ard van Bers to solidify the lineup prior to contributing two exclusive tracks to the \u003cem\u003eMetal in Rocks Volume II\u003c\/em\u003e compilation in 1989; followed by the seven-song \u003cem\u003eInexplicable Knowledge\u003c\/em\u003e demo in 1990. 1992 would then see the release of the increasingly taut and crunchy full-length, \u003cem\u003eTriangle of the Lost\u003c\/em\u003e, through Mausoleum Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsatisfied with shifts in \u003cstrong\u003eDONOR's\u003c\/strong\u003e musical direction, frontman Ard van Bers decided to exit the band during the summer of 1993. Enter newcomer Richard Dijkman, a perfect fit for the group's evolving sound, which fused subtly progressive thrash roots with a mid-paced, grunge-inflected tonality fitting of the time period. Despite adapting with the industry, however, \u003cstrong\u003eDONOR\u003c\/strong\u003e was unable to settle into a proper footing amidst the scene—a struggle common for so many metal acts during the mid-'90s—and decided to call it a day before the end of 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly 30 years later, Divebomb Records is pleased to reissue \u003cem\u003eRelease\u003c\/em\u003e for the very first time. Completely remastered by Jamie King Audio, this deluxe edition CD adds to the 10-song album six bonus tracks—amongst them several rare live recordings such as an early version of \"Release\" (called \"Derailed\" at the time) with Ard on vocals, and an Ard\/Richard duet on \"When the Valkyries Ride\" from 1995—packaged with a 16-page booklet loaded with photos, lyrics, and a retrospective interview with the band. For the fans, by the fans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Fans of\u003c\/strong\u003e: PSYCHOTIC WALTZ, MEMENTO MORI, FATES WARNING, SOLITUDE AETERNUS, CONFESSOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRACK LIST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Portrayal\u003cbr\u003e2. Prejudice Judge\u003cbr\u003e3. Void\u003cbr\u003e4. Hidden Truth\u003cbr\u003e5. Blind\u003cbr\u003e6. Whispering Waves\u003cbr\u003e7. Swallowed\u003cbr\u003e8. Release\u003cbr\u003e9. Crossing Fields\u003cbr\u003e10. Blessed By Sorrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBONUS TRACKS\u003cbr\u003e11. Whispering Waves (Acoustic)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntichrist Superstar\u003c\/em\u003e (Compilation – 1993)\u003cbr\u003e12. Hidden Truth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. Portrayal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelkweg, Amsterdam (Live – 1995)\u003cbr\u003e14. Ivory Chair\u003cbr\u003e15. When The Valkyries Ride\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarkthalle, Hamburg (Live – 1993)\u003cbr\u003e16. Derailed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52186323517728,"sku":"585591","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0328\/7584\/files\/034ce705b47d4934b8556836da60cca3.jpg?v=1786731932","url":"https:\/\/divebomb.indiemerch.com\/products\/donor-release-deluxe-edition-cd","provider":"Divebomb Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}