Pentagram - Day Of Reckoning (LP)

Pentagram's "Day of Reckoning," released on January 1, 1987, under Peaceville Records, is a seminal work that laid the groundwork for doom metal, sludge metal, and stoner rock. This 34-minute journey through seven tracks is a testament to Pentagram's pioneering spirit and their ability to craft heavy, riff-driven music that resonates with depth and intensity. From the ominous opening of "Day of Reckoning" to the relentless energy of "Wartime," the album showcases Pentagram's signature sound—slow, heavy, and dripping with menace. Tracks like "Evil Seed" and "Burning Saviour" highlight the band's knack for creating atmospheric, doom-laden soundscapes, while "Madman" brings a raw, unfiltered aggression that sets it apart. Fans of heavy metal and its subgenres will find "Day of Reckoning" to be a compelling and influential piece of music history.

This 2017 Limited Edition Reissue Peaceville Records 30th Anniversary Edition LP is pressed on Picture Disc vinyl.