RUTHLESS – Metal Without Mercy LP (PURPLE)
US Metal Classic, incl. 4 bonus tracks!
After 30 years....Ruthless still holds true to classic metal!!!
Ruthless was formed in 1982 by vocalist Sammy DeJohn and guitarist Kenny McGee. After running ads in a local paper Ruthless was soon a full band. They began writing original music from the start; heavily influenced by the likes of Judas Priest, Accept, & Black Sabbath. Soon Ruthless would start playing live shows around the Southern California area developing a very strong and loyal fan base.
Late in 1982, Ruthless would hit the studio for the very first time. They recorded four songs that would then sit in the vault for nearly thirty years until FnA Records came along and dusted them off. Those original four songs are now available for the first time on Metal Without Mercy.
In 1984 Ruthless, signed to AZRA Records and released a U.S. only 5-song E.P. called “Metal Without Mercy” which was produced by Bill Metoyer. Over the years, Metal Without Mercy would see a handful of re-releases.
With lots of radio airplay on metal shows all around the world, Ruthless was finally getting their due respect. Additionally, the band was sharing the stage with the likes of Slayer, Stryper, Great White, Lizzy Borden, Warlock, and Leatherwolf.
Limited to 500 Copies on purple vinyl with Lyric Inlay
Diabolic Might 2023
