Kill for Pleasure

Kill for Pleasure is the 1987 debut album by New Jersey thrashers Blood Feast, released via New Renaissance Records. Positioned at the intersection of thrash and the burgeoning death metal scene, the album is frequently cited as a cult classic of the 'ultra-thrash' subgenre. Its sonic character is defined by Gary Michael's high-register, raspy vocal delivery and the frantic, often chaotic guitar work of Adam Tranquilli and Lou Starita. Unlike the more technical thrash emerging from the Bay Area at the time, Blood Feast prioritized raw aggression and speed, drawing comparisons to early Kreator, Slayer, and Dark Angel. The recording's lo-fi aesthetic and 'tape-trading' vibe have cemented its status as a foundational document of the US underground metal scene. Despite its primitive production, the album's influence persists among fans of extreme metal who value its unbridled energy and proto-death metal sensibilities.