But they’re not focused on Christianity, as other songs talk about evil and violence, like ” Witchhammer ” and “ Deathlike Silence.” The lyrics on this album contain a slightly interesting side with “tales,” citing things present in Christianity’s history many times, such as the flood, Sodom, and Gomorrah.
Perhaps “ Obsessed by Cruelty” is not as mythical as “ Persecution Mania” or as iconic as “ Agent Orange.” However, it became one of the top influential and defining albums at the scene, an album that served as a reference and manual for hundreds of bands starting to trace their paths down the extreme metal path. Still, without a doubt, it is a must-see piece of thrash metal history (along with their previous EP “ In the Sign of Evil“) for all those lovers of Extreme Metal. The qualities of this album do not make it anything astonishing or sophisticated. I mean, you can expect most thrash/black or death/thrash from the ’80s, but on this version, the drums are too loud, and you can barely hear the guitar. The US release version has terrible recording quality. In contrast, for the American version released by Metal Blade, the initially rejected version was used. Obsessed By Cruelty (2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered) Wax Maniax WM55029 Canada 2016 ≈€120 Obsessed By Cruelty (2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Red Translucent) Wax Maniax WM55029 US 2016 ≈€180 Obsessed By Cruelty (2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered) Wax Maniax WM55029 US 2016 ≈€80 Obsessed By Cruelty (LP, Album) Woodstock Discos WSK-118 Brazil 1987 ≈€50 2016 Obsessed By Cruelty (Vinyl, LP, Test Pressing) Steamhammer SH 0040 Germany 1986 ≈ ? 1987 Obsessed By Cruelty (Vinyl, LP, Test Pressing) Metal Blade Records, Restless Records MBR 1073, 7 72160-1 US 1986 ≈€450 Obsessed By Cruelty (LP, Album) Banzai Records BRC 1978 Canada 1986 ≈€150 Obsessed By Cruelty (LP, Album) Metal Blade Records, Restless Records MBR 1073, 7 72160-1 US 1986 ≈€100 Obsessed By Cruelty (LP, Album) Steamhammer SH 0040 Germany 1986 ≈ €100 “Obsessed By Cruelty” versions on vinyl and current prices 1986