Unstoppable Force
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Unstoppable Force is the second album (and third release) from the US speed metal
band Agent Steel
. It was recorded at Morrisound Recording Studios in Tampa
, Florida
. The album was released by Combat Records
in March 1987 and reissused in 1999 by Century Media with the four tracks from the Mad Locust Rising
EP
on the end.
There are a number of versions of Unstoppable Force. The original Japanese release contains the bonus track "The Ripper (Judas Priest Cover)". A certain re-release contains the song "The Unexpected (Live)" which was also a bonus track on the Skeptics Apocalypse album. This song has never been recorded in a studio and has only been performed and recorded live.
Speed metal
Speed metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by Allmusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music....
band Agent Steel
Agent Steel
Agent Steel is an American speed metal band from Los Angeles, California that was formed in 1984 by singer John Cyriis ,and drummer Chuck Profus. The band released two full length albums, and one EP before disbanding in 1988...
. It was recorded at Morrisound Recording Studios in Tampa
Tâmpa
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, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. The album was released by Combat Records
Combat Records
Combat Records was an independent record label from New York City. The label was home to predominantly metal and punk rock acts including Megadeth, Circle Jerks, Nuclear Assault, Death, Dead Brain Cells, Possessed, Crumbsuckers, Agnostic Front, Agent Steel, Dark Angel, Heathen, Zoetrope and...
in March 1987 and reissused in 1999 by Century Media with the four tracks from the Mad Locust Rising
Mad Locust Rising
Mad Locust Rising is the second release from the US speed metal band Agent Steel. It was recorded at Indigo Ranch Studios, Malibu, California and mastered at Frankort Wayne Studios by Tom Coyne...
EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
on the end.
Track listing
- "Unstoppable Force" – 3:52
- "Never Surrender" – 3:52
- "Indestructive" – 3:30
- "Chosen To Stay" – 4:46
- "Still Searchin'" – 4:13
- "Rager" – 4:07
- "The Day At Guyana" – 6:38
- "Nothin' Left" – 4:23
- "Traveler" – 3:49
There are a number of versions of Unstoppable Force. The original Japanese release contains the bonus track "The Ripper (Judas Priest Cover)". A certain re-release contains the song "The Unexpected (Live)" which was also a bonus track on the Skeptics Apocalypse album. This song has never been recorded in a studio and has only been performed and recorded live.
Line-up
- John Cyriis - Vocals
- Juan GarciaJuan GarciaJuan Garcia* Juan Tyrone Garcia, Famous Mexican Marial Artist and actor* Juan M. Garcia, U.S. politician, Texas State Representative* Juan Garcia Abrego drug lord, Gulf Cartel* Juan García Esquivel , Mexican band leader...
- Guitars - Bernie Versailles - Guitars
- Michael Zaputil - Bass
- Chuck Profus - Drums