Originally released in 1989, Face of Despair is the crushing second album from Australian thrash legends Mortal Sin — a band widely regarded as one of the most important forces in the history of Australian heavy metal. This 2024 reissue from Dissonance Productions brings the album back to vinyl with renewed clarity and punch, preserving the raw, aggressive energy that made the original a cult favourite.
Featuring standout tracks like “I Am Immortal,” “The Infantry Corps,” “For Richer for Poorer,” and “Martyrs of Eternity,” the album blends razor‑sharp riffing with politically charged lyrics and a distinctly Australian thrash identity.
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
Crimson Vinyl exists to champion heavy music history — especially the releases that shaped Australia’s metal legacy. Face of Despair is one of the most important thrash albums ever produced on Australian soil.
It belongs in the Crimson Vinyl Collection because:
• It represents the peak of Australian thrash metal’s golden era.
• Mortal Sin remain one of the country’s most influential metal exports.
• This 2024 reissue makes a long‑unavailable classic accessible again for collectors.
• The album’s themes, production style, and cultural impact align perfectly with Crimson Vinyl’s mission to preserve heavy music in premium physical formats.
• It’s a must‑own for fans of early Metallica, Testament, Sacred Reich, and the global thrash movement.
This is Australian metal history — restored, respected, and ready for collectors.
Track Listing:
Side A
I am Immortal
Voyage of the Disturbed
The Infantry Corps
For Richer For Poorer
Martyrs of Eternity
Side B
Innocent Torture
Suspended Animation
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Terminal Reward
Robbie Soles
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