Year : 1986 (Lost Realm Records Edition 2024)
Style : Heavy Metal , Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 97 mb
Bio:
Heavy metal / hard rock band formed in 1984 in Orange County, California, USA.Formed in 1984 in Bellflower, California, TRAITOR began their short-lived career with the release of the one-sided flexi-single "Feel The Steel" that same year. In the following year, they would release the mini-album "Shot Down" containing a total of five original songs, which takes us unquestionably to the best US Metal made independently in the 80s.The lead singer of the band was also Tim Karr, who later sang with the band China White.Traitor struck onto the LA scene with what would apparently become their only official release – a lonely EP by the name of ‘Shot Down’ in ’85. The songs are a mixture of the early ‘80s glam sound of LA as well as some pretty awesome power leanings much like Luv Hunter.
Album:
We're back to California... And once again with a reissue of a rare record that's highly sought after by collectors around the world. After the great undertaking we conducted with lost metal bands like CHILD SAINT and more recently with KNIGHTMARE II, it is with great pleasure that we bring you the first official reissue of TRAITOR and their mini-album "Shot Down"!All those who are familiar with "Show Down" know that it is impossible to remain indifferent to songs like "The Way It Used To Feel", "Have You Ever" or "Feel The Steel". Formed in 1984 in Bellflower, California, TRAITOR began their short-lived career with the release of the one-sided flexi-single "Feel The Steel" that same year. In the following year, they would release the mini-album "Shot Down" containing a total of five original songs, which takes us unquestionably to the best US Metal made independently in the 80s.We are delighted to bring the first ever official reissue of "Shot Down" on CD. A limited edition with the quality that Lost Realm Records has accustomed you to. With a total of 12 tracks, this reissue will feature the 5 songs from the original "Shot Down" version released in 1985, as well as an alternative mix version, never released before! All tracks fully remastered for the best sound experience. Booklet with an extensive band biography, rare photos and song lyrics.Scheduled release date: March 8th, 2024.
Line-Up:
Tim Karr - Vocals - See also: ex-China White
Brian James (R.I.P.) - Guitars, Vocals
Carlos Gastelum - Guitars
Truman James - Bass, Vocals
John Gonzales - Drums
Production:
Booklet Editor – Júlio César "Ché" Valente
Design [Traitor Logo] – James Cruickshank
Engineer – Matt Knight, Tom Chan
Executive Producer – André Santos
Photography By – Art Lesso
Producer, Recorded By – Tom Chan
Typography [Typsetting] – Lori Gonzales
Tracklist:
01. The Way It Used to Feel 04:17
02. Have You Ever 05:38
03. Feel the Steel 04:17
04. Traitor 03:11
05. Shot Down 03:46
06. The Way It Used to Feel (Bonus Track)
07. Have You Ever (Bonus Track)
08. Feel the Steel (Bonus Track)
09. Traitor (Bonus Track)
10. Shot Down (Bonus Track)
Original mix : tracks 1 to 5
Alternate mix : tracks 6 to 10
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