Satans Cheerleaders What the Hell: Complete Recordings 1982–1986 2xLP
Active in the mid-’80s, SATAN’S CHEERLEADERS were a standout, often underlooked band in the New York hardcore scene. They might have gone under the radar due to the boom in hardcore bands coming from their vicinity, but now it’s impossible to miss them due to the internet and avid record catalogers such as F.O.A.D. Records, who released their discography on vinyl, along with other Unsound releases such as INSANITY DEFENSE and FATAL VISION (both bands adjacent to SATAN’S CHEERLEADERS). Their sound is pure raw hardcore punk, driven by frantically energetic riffs and an undeniable youthful energy. Going as fast as possible and with a chip on their shoulders, they managed to add a unique flavor to their hardcore roots. Each of the 45 songs on this compilation of their demos is explosive, showcasing the band’s short trajectory and also adding in some rare recordings from the band’s beginning. Hardcore purists, get your hands on this one.
