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Special Forces World Domination LP PUNK Discharge DRI GBH Chronic Sick For Sale

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Special Forces World Domination LP PUNK Discharge DRI GBH Chronic Sick:
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Officially released on Puke N Vomit Records
Formed in Venice, California in 1982, Special Forces established themselves as one of the rawest and most explosive pioneers of early 1980s West Coast hardcore punk and crossover thrash. Fronted by vocalist Big Bob alongside guitarists Greg C and Doug, bassist Dave, and drummer Amery \"Awol\" Smith—who famously co-founded Suicidal Tendencies and performed on their seminal 1983 debut—the group encapsulated the fast, aggressive skate-and-beach punk sound defining the Venice and Santa Monica \"Dogtown\" scene. Prior to gaining broader exposure on Mike Muir’s legendary 1985 compilation Welcome to Venice with tracks like \"Choppercat\" and \"World War 3,\" the band built their reputation through underground cassette networks with their ferocious 1983 demo, 8 Songs To Kill By. Combining relentless d-beat speeds, snotty dual vocals, metallic guitar solos, and abrasive street humor, these early recordings stood alongside contemporaries like Excel, Beowülf, and No Mercy as fundamental blueprints for California crossover thrash.
Modern archival reissues from specialty labels such as F.O.A.D. Records and Puke N Vomit have preserved this history by pairing the 8 Songs To Kill By demo with the World Domination studio sessions. This era of Southern California music was tightly interconnected with a broader ecosystem of skate punk and crossover acts operating across the region. Bands like Agression, D.R.I., Cryptic Slaughter, Attitude Adjustment, Dr. Know, Stalag 13, Ill Repute, and Rich Kids on LSD shared a similar sonic intensity, blending the speed of hardcore with heavy metal riffs. At the same time, northern California and broader regional acts like Los Olvidados, Tales of Terror, Blast!, and Final Conflict expanded the aggressive skate rock sound, creating a distinct movement that bridged the gap between punk rockers and thrash metal fans throughout the decade.
The influence of this movement also extended globally, heavily impacting cross-genre bands and specialized independent record labels that documented the 1980s underground. Iconic records by crossover giants such as Corrosion of Conformity, Crumbsuckers, Ludichrist, Wehrmacht, and Hirax drew direct inspiration from the West Coast skate-thrash style, while UK acts like English Dogs, Broken Bones, Sacrilege, and Onslaught developed parallel d-beat and crossover sounds. Crucial to keeping this music alive were pioneering record labels like Mystic Records, BYO, Pusmort, Taang!, and Suicidal Records, whose compilations and releases captured the energy of Nardcore and Venice punk. Today, archival labels like Beer City Records, Southern Lord, Puke N Vomit, and F.O.A.D. continue to re-press these historic catalogs, ensuring that the legacy of 1980s West Coast hardcore remains accessible to new generations of listeners.

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Special Forces World Domination LP PUNK Discharge DRI GBH Chronic Sick For Sale

Special Forces World Domination LP PUNK Discharge DRI GBH Chronic Sick: $24.99

Special Forces World Domination LP PUNK Discharge DRI GBH Chronic Sick:
$24.99