{"product_id":"narcotic-greed-fatal-deluxe-edition-cd","title":"Narcotic Greed \"Fatal (Deluxe Edition)\" CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eDivebomb Records CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fans of: \u003cem\u003eNuclear Assault, Forbidden, Toxik, Outrage, United\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese thrash scene has never been held in quite the same regard as those in the Bay Area, Germany, or even the U.K., but thrash metal's influence most definitely spread to the Land of the Rising Sun in the early-'80s. Bands like OUTRAGE, UNITED, and AION began making waves in the late-'80s; while Osaka's \u003cstrong\u003eNARCOTIC\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGREED\u003c\/strong\u003e—whose origins also date back to 1989—finally released their first demo, \u003cem\u003eAbsurd War\u003c\/em\u003e, in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChanneling American acts like Forbidden, Toxik, and Nuclear Assault, \u003cstrong\u003eNARCOTIC\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGREED\u003c\/strong\u003e released two more demos between 1992 and 1993—tirelessly sharpening their teeth in preparation for what would become their debut full-length, \u003cem\u003eFatal\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1994 with minimal distribution outside of Japan, \u003cem\u003eFatal\u003c\/em\u003e unfortunately hit the streets too late for the U.S. market to consume its splendor. Though never leaving its mark on the global metal scene, \u003cstrong\u003eNARCOTIC\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGREED\u003c\/strong\u003e had managed to put forth an album of pure, unadulterated thrash metal that—despite never gaining the notoriety it deserved—has become a cult favorite amongst thrash enthusiasts the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDivebomb Records is excited to present this expanded edition of \u003cstrong\u003eNARCOTIC\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGREED\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cem\u003eFatal\u003c\/em\u003e. The deluxe set contains not only the album, but also their classic 1992 demo, \u003cem\u003eCrisis of Ruin\u003c\/em\u003e—all digitally remastered alongside a 16-page booklet consisting of band-supplied archival photos, complete lyrics, and a brand new interview with the group's driving force, Hiroshi \"Warzy\" Yamashita. This is a reissue for the fans, by the fans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Narcotic Greed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44248876450080,"sku":"477754","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0328\/7584\/products\/87e1bfd269ebad7170f20d378d53d120.jpg?v=1671818504","url":"https:\/\/divebomb.indiemerch.com\/products\/narcotic-greed-fatal-deluxe-edition-cd","provider":"Divebomb Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}