REVEREND “Reverend” /Ltd. 12” EP/

The first re-release of the debut full-length studio album by cult American Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Reverend from Seattle, Washington, was formed in early 1989 when vocalist David Wayne left Metal Church, and this album is basically a slightly heavier continuation of Metal Church on this album.
Most of the earliest band members, were recruited from a Los Angeles Power Metal act named Heretic (and Heretic’s vocalist, Mike Howe, joined Metal Church). Led by David Wayne, Reverend recorded their debut 4-track EP in 1989. After switching from Caroline Records to Charisma, Reverend provided their first full-length album, "World Won't Miss You".
Reverend's sound bring to mind Judas Priest, as well as Testament (without being as fast). The musicians on the album do not show off. They write some pretty basic Speed Metal on here. If you are into Progressive or Technical Thrash this album probably isn’t for you. Reverend doesn’t play odd time signatures or unconventional song structure, they keep to a very simple sound that is easy to remember and sticks in your head. If you liked David Wayne and Metal Church then this album should please you. The riffs and solos are better than Metal Churches and you get David Wayne’s kick-ass voice.
The production on the album is perfect. The music is crisp and clean. No instrument overpowers another. The bass is audible at times but not too audible, where it over powers the guitars. Every note played or sung is cleanly heard. There isn’t that muddiness that sometimes happens when too many things are happening at once. As far as production goes, there isn’t a flaw in the sound.
Reverend is another fine example of how a Metal band breaking up did some good, because had David not split from Metal Church, maybe we'd never get this. Although he probably wrote better songs with them (which says a lot, seeing how good this is), the actual playing and delivery is better on this record. If you're a fan of Metal Church, or mild Thrash and Speed Metal in general, this is an absolute must!
The album dedicated to the late Dave Prichard of Armored Saint and features Chris Goss (Masters Of Reality), Rocky George (Cro-Mags, ex- Suicidal Tendencies), and Damien Circle (Flower Leperds) as guests. 
For fans of: Metal Church, Heretic, Overkill, Anthrax and Meliah Rage.
Strictly Limited Edition, Semi-Translucent Red Vinyl.
Vic Records, 1990/2025 (VIC319LP). Made in Netherlands.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Remission 4:25
2. Another Form Of Greed 4:01
3. Scattered Wits 4:54
4. Desperate 4:57
5. Leader Of Fools 3:44

Side B
1. World Won't Miss You 4:48
2. Rude Awakening 4:39
3. Gunpoint 4:20
4. Killing Time 4:26
5. 11th Hour 3:49

Total playing time: 44:03 min.


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