- Aug 31, 2017
HARBINGER 'The Inevitable' cover art revealed
re is the reveal of the new artwork by guitarist Tom Mody for the upcoming HARBINGER ‘The Inevitable’ release and track list. HARBINGER was formed in the in Central New York area in 1989 by vocalist Jeffrey Harris, guitarist Todd Hensley, and bassist Billy Pierce. The band would bring in fill-in drummer Gary Sobolewshi before recording their first self-produced demo and then quickly set about playing the Central New York metal scene. In May of 1990 guitarist, Tom Mody was han
- Aug 31, 2017
HELLION 'You're Not Wanted Here' get first CD release.
In 1982 Washington DC speed metal band HELLION featuring guitarists Norman Lawson (Chained Lace, Overlord) & Joe Gillette, bassist Brian Roman, and drummer Stuart Rose (Pentagram, Deathrow would release a 10-song self-released cassette titled ‘You Aren’t Welcome Here’. The release would help to lay the foundation of the D.C/Maryland/Northern VA heavy metal scene. And in years to come would become a much sought after underground classic. Now for the first time ever HELLION ‘Yo
- Aug 29, 2017
JERSEY DOGS 'Thrash Ranch' sees re-issue in 2018
We have been trying to land this one for some time now and we are happy to finally be able to announce that Heaven and Hell Records will be reissuing JERSEY DOGS ‘Thrash Ranch’. Formed in Hoboken, New Jersey in the late 1980s by the member; Lou Ciarlo (bass/vocals), Michael Sabatini (drums), George Carmen (vocals) and Jon Ilaw (guitars). A foursome who would come about at the end of the golden age of thrash; which may have possibly contributed to their short life span.Althoug
- Aug 22, 2017
HARBINGER “The Inevitable' gets re-issue in 2018
Heaven and Hell Records brings forth obscure power from New York HARBINGER was formed in the in Central New York area in 1989 by vocalist Jeffrey Harris, guitarist Todd Hensley, and bassist Billy Pierce. The band would bring in fill-in drummer Gary Sobolewshi before recording their first self-produced demo and then quickly set about playing the Central New York metal scene. In May of 1990 guitarist, Tom Mody was handed a cassette with a couple tracks from the HARBINGER demo.
- Aug 8, 2017
Obscure Florida 80s band STRYKER gets first re-issue in 2018
There is a unique type of heavy metal fan that is few, but they are some of the most dedicated of fans. They are those who have an overwhelming appreciation for the most obscure releases from small circuit bands. These releases often all DIY in recording, packaging, distribution, and promotion that would over time come to have a certain charm. And to those fans of circuit bands, the charm is all the appeal. Here is one such band who released an album for such fans that Heaven
- Aug 8, 2017
White and the Average Rat Band gets first official reissue after 37 years
The deepest of all deep-underground rock albums. Heaven and Hell Records will soon be reissuing a square-peg of a sort, which might leave a few scratching their heads. For the first time ever officially reissued, and first time ever released on CD WHITE BOY AND THE AVERAGE RAT BAND will be made available for collectors and introduced to new audiences. WHITE BOY AND THE AVERAGE RAT BAND formed in the small secluded Virginia mountain town Richlands around 1979 after guitarist a
