04/15/2014 18:30

Lewd Preacher

Lewd Preacher: 'The Raw Age' compilation on its way

The release date of the Lewd Preacher album 'The Raw Age' on CD is May 23rd, 2014. The preorder phase will start on May 9th, 2014 in Karthago Records' webshop (a Pure Steel Records subsidiary).

Founded 1985 in Marburg, Lewd Preacher are a well hidden mystery of German heavy metal. 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' and 'Knight of Unknown Destiny' from the 1988 demo tape 'The Master Socks the Fuse' are very catchy and totally convincing. Their influences reached from NWoBHM to speed, thrash and even US metal. Their ability to write unique but commercial songs including even keyboards made them something really special.

The longer the band existed the less easy it was to unite the ideas of the different artists in the band. After the second - more complex - demo 'The Fuse Strikes Back' Lewd Preacher existed only a few more years until they finally disbanded in 1992. In 2009 there was a reunion concert, but sadly this had been the only sign of life until the release of this compilation CD containing the great moments of a really promising band which sadly never got the big chance.

Track listing:
1. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
2. Wings of Evil
3. Knights of Unknown Destiny
4. A Cry in the Night
5. Hands from Me
6. Borderline
7. Sand of Secrets
8. The Other Side
Total playing time 59:51 minutes.

(source: Pure Steel Records)