Manimal – Manimal

One of the best kept secrets of the Italian hardcore scene. Manimal took shape in the mid-1980s, in the tumultuous era of the Roman underground uprising. They’ve been actually one of the first hardcore bands – with label mates High Circle – rising from the ashes of the capital city punk scene. In 1985 they’ve been part of the historical German pack altogether with Negazione and Indigesti, a tour that made literally history! In 1986 they recorded their sole self titled album. The record saw the light on the legendary Contagio Records and was a furious example of the contemporary attack to the system. Eleven tracks in total with three of them previously appeared on ‘Subject To Blackout,’ a cultish American tape compilation (with early Offspring, Excel and Attitude Adjustment). No compromise classic Italian hardcore with fast guitar riffs, elaborate bass lines and hard-hitting drums. A necessary rediscovery that further delineates the greatness of the Italian scene in the early eighties.

Spittle Records – SPITTLE153