TYRRANICIDE - God Save The Scene (2-CD Deluxe Edition)

LABEL: Divebomb Records TYRRANICIDE originally formed on Halloween of 1984 in Pleasanton, CA under the name of Mayhem. The group eventually solidified its lineup of guitarists/vocalists Jeff Hill and Tim Narducci, drummer Mike Serafin, and Ty Turner on bass before being rechristened TYRRANICIDE prior to recording their first demo in 1986. Existing on the fringe of the fabled Bay Area thrash scene's heyday, TYRRANICIDE rubbed elbows with everyone from future legends such as METALLICA and EXODUS, to second-wave favorites like SACRILEGE B.C. and ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT. The band was initially adamant, however, that their thrashing attack not be pigeonholed as simply "speedcore" or "crossover," desiring instead for their inclusive attitude to welcome a range of different fans. After securing an appearance on the Metal Blade/Death Records "Complete Death II" compilation LP in 1987 alongside contemporaries from IMPULSE MANSLAUGHTER to ANGKOR WAT, TYRRANICIDE hit the studio in October of 1988 to