Vacation From Hell - The Demos 1985-1997

1985-1997 Demos - Two CDs and over 2 hours of amazing METAL!
Rapture played with all the big names as they toured and played all over New Mexico, their home state. Brilliant, big time metal, a tragedy they were never signed. Eventually the band would become known as The Moshketeers.
A brilliant New Mexico band who toured with the likes of Testament and Overkill along with Vengeance, Believer, and Deliverance - everyone thought Rapture would make it BIG! They had the look, they had the sound, they were professionals at their craft on every level. Yet, every time the big moment arrived to sign with a big label, it ended in disappointment. Fret not, dear thrashing metal heads! Retroactive Records has resurrected five essential Rapture demos from 1985-1997 that contain the essence of what made Rapture not just special, but ELITE heavy metal musicians. Yes, these are demos, so don't expect million-dollar production, but the sound quality is still exceptional for demos, and you get the entire inside scoop written first hand as NoLifeTilMetal's Scott Waters sat down with Rapture's Paul Scazzafava to get all the Rapture details first-hand to share with YOU! The 2019 Retroactive Records 2-CD reissue features tons of rare band photos, write ups, and a 16 page booklet housed in a jewel case that make this set a collector's dream. Expect a sound very similar to bands like early Deliverance, Metal Church, Anthrax, and Testament - those almost Geoff Tate-like high clean vocals mixed with traditional power metal and crunchy thrash. The band would later change their name to The Moshketeers. Limited to just 500 copies pressed!

Lineup

Paul Scozzafava - Vocals/Guitars
Michael Shane - Bass
Rob Hidalgo - Drums
Rich "RIP" Nance - Drums