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Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1993 album from the Swiss thrashers. Apocalypse formed in 1984 and unleashed a five-song demo the following year, but the group didn't really pick up steam until the release of their self-titled debut album in 1988. Originally released by Out of Tune Records-a label owned and operated by female darkwave group, The Vyllies - Apocalypse seemed very much out of place on the roster, and without the support of a label completely devoted to the album's success, Apocalypse slowly dwindled towards obscurity. Five years would pass before Apocalypse would resurface with their sophomore album, Faithless, in 1993. Attempting not only to overcome their lengthy absence from a scene that had already found itself hanging by a thread, they also faced the challenges of introducing new frontman, Nic Maeder, to the fans. Never willing to sacrifice quality, Apocalypse enlisted famed producer, Harris Johns, to help capture their focused vision for a return to glory. Against all odds, Apocalypse delivered a much more mature brand of thrash-overflowing with melody while never sacrificing the speed or technicality of their debut. It was the perfect blend of influences.