Underrated Bay Area rockers Violation are not to be dismissed. 'Anthology' clearly shows why!
Anthology: The Underground Metal Vault: Chapter 1 launches Ripple Music's archival series dedicated to preserving overlooked heavy metal classics with a comprehensive collection from California's Violation. Formed in the late 1970s, the Bay Area group developed a loyal following through relentless touring across California and earned national recognition with an appearance on Mike Varney's influential U.S. Metal Vol. 3 compilation before disbanding in 1983. Though short-lived, the band's energetic songwriting and melodic hard rock sound have remained highly regarded among collectors and underground metal enthusiasts.
This anthology gathers the finest recordings from the band's career, including fan favorites alongside original versions and two exclusive bonus tracks available only on the CD edition. Together, the collection offers a definitive overview of Violation's contribution to the formative years of American heavy metal and hard rock.
Presented on CD as the inaugural release in The Underground Metal Vault series, Anthology finally gives these underrated Bay Area rockers the comprehensive retrospective their legacy deserves.
The CD version contains 2 bonus songs.
Tracklist:
Balls Out
Meet Me At Midnight
Going Down Fighting
Don't Leave Me
Ready To Roll
I Found You
Hot Fire
I Need You Back
Going Down Fighting (Original Version)
Coming After You
Gonna Get To You (Original Version)
Following My Heart
Balls Out (Original Version)
Longest Night
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