Leaders Not Followers, Pt. 2 [Gold Vinyl]

by Napalm Death

Overview

In 1999, British grindcore legends Napalm Death decided to take a break from their regularly demanding touring and recording regimen to pay tribute to some of their favorite bands. The resulting six-track EP, Leaders Not Followers, was a smashing success with their fans, and also afforded Napalm a unique opportunity to have a little fun for once -- stepping outside the undoubtedly draining parameters of a hate-fueled career. So it was hardly surprising when the band decided to not only repeat the dose, but triple it five years later with the 19-track Leaders Not Followers, Pt. 2. Once again, the group digs deep into a wide array of influential metallic subgenres (ranging from hardcore, to death, to thrash, to doom, and beyond) to name check both established and obscure acts (from Sepultura to Wehrmacht, from Agnostic Front to the Dayglo Abortions) on their way to uncorking an unusually entertaining and educational covers record. As such, highlights include a brotherly take on Cryptic Slaughter's "Lowlife," a loving remake of Hellhammer's "Messiah," a fun-filled romp through Kreator's "Riot of Violence," and a pulverizing, 30-second spanking of Hirax's "Hate, Fear and Power." And, in a heartwarming display of friendship and loyalty within the extended Napalm Death family, even original bassist Jim Whitely is coaxed out of retirement to help play Discharge's "War's No Fairytale." In the end, Leaders Not Followers, Pt. 2 -- much more than just a treat for Napalm Death fans -- is clearly (and tough-guy metal heads will bristle at such a pansy-ass description before admitting its adequate) a labor of love. And hey, enjoy it while it lasts. Next time you hear from Napalm Death they'll probably be splattering your brain all over the sidewalk again. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	10/04/2024
Label:	Supreme Chaos Record
UPC:	4260688192503

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Napalm Death   Primary Artist
Mitch Harris   Guitar
Danny Herrera   Drums
Jim Whiteley   Bass
Jesse Pintado   Guitar
Jim Whitely   Bass
Shane Embury   Vocals

Technical Credits

Simon Efemey   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Russ "Risky Russ" Russell   Audio Production,Producer
Napalm Death   Audio Production,Engineer
Discharge   Composer
Day Glo Abortions   Composer
Wehrmacht   Composer
Devastation   Composer
Master   Composer
Mitch Harris   Screams
The Offenders   Composer
Hellhammer   Composer
Hirax   Composer
Sepultura   Composer
Siege   Composer
Die Kreuzen   Composer
Massacre   Composer
Agnostic Front   Composer
M.I.D.   Artwork
Insanity   Composer
Mike Kenney   Design,Layout Design
Attitude Adjustment   Composer
Cryptic Slaughter   Composer
Kreator   Composer
Anti Cimex   Composer