Despair
Dortmund's Despair hold a unique place in metal history as the band whose debut History of Hate (1988) was the very first album released by Century Media Records, helping launch what would become one of the genre's most important labels. A technically ambitious thrash and speed metal outfit, their three studio albums — History of Hate (1988), Decay of Humanity (1990), and Beyond All Reason (1992) — showcased the considerable talents of guitarist Waldemar Sorychta, who later became a sought-after heavy metal producer, and drummer Markus Freiwald, who would eventually join Sodom.
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Despair Discography
9 tracks
- 1 Beyond Comprehension 2:32
- 2 Deaf And Blind 4:42
- 3 Imported Love 5:17
- 4 The Day Of Desperation 4:47
- 5 In The Deep 6:08
- 6 Rage In The Eyes 6:27
- 7 Burnt Out Souls 5:14
- 8 Sons Of The Wild 4:24
- 9 Crossed In Sorrow 4:22
8 tracks
- 1 Decay Of Humanity 5:49
- 2 Cry For Liberty 4:57
- 3 Delusion 4:54
- 4 Victims Of Vanity 6:02
- 5 A Distant Territory 5:18
- 6 Silent Screaming 4:46
- 7 Radiated 4:33
- 8 Satanic Verses 1:54
9 tracks
- 1 The Enigma 2:37
- 2 Freedom Now 3:36
- 3 History Of Hate 4:22
- 4 Constructing The Apocalypse 8:09
- 5 Slow Death 4:10
- 6 Outconditioned 4:11
- 7 Slaves Of Power 4:46
- 8 Joy Division 6:48
- 9 Never Trust 5:03
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