Name: Hellish Expectations
Brand: Midnight

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Default:19

Supplier EU

Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH

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Format detail

Colour details

Crimson Red with Black Smoke

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-03-08

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

160707

UPC / Barcode

39841607079

Red LP

Extended format: No

160702

39841607024

Artist

Midnight

Label EU

Metal Blade

Genre EU

Metal

Metal Blade is an independent heavy metal label that was founded in Los Angeles, CA on February 1, 1982 by Brian Slagel. Over the years, Metal Blade has gained a reputation for launching the careers of numerous popular metal bands including Metallica, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and many others.

The label has gone through various changes in its label codes and variants throughout the years. From 1982 to 1983, they used "tan labels and axe with blood stains" for most releases. However, there were exceptions such as "black labels" available only on the Metal Massacre compilation and "custom tan labels" for certain releases like Bitch's Damnation Alley.

In 1984, Metal Blade switched to using "silver labels and axe with blood stains," which were actually used only in that year. Some pressings from this period with earlier dates are actually from 1984. These silver labels were also reused in the 2016 reissues of Slayer's Show No Mercy album. Additionally, some releases sold in 1987 featured these silver labels but were likely old stock distributed in new sleeves.

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Midnight is an acclaimed artist known for their unique blend of electronic and alternative music. With a career spanning over a decade, Midnight has established themselves as a prominent figure in the music industry. Their captivating melodies and thought-provoking lyrics have garnered them a dedicated fan base worldwide.
Midnight's music seamlessly combines elements of various genres, creating a distinct sound that sets them apart from their peers. Their innovative approach to songwriting and production has earned them critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout their career.
Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Midnight consistently delivers powerful performances that leave audiences wanting more. With each release, they continue to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories, solidifying their status as one of the most influential artists of our time.

The notorious and prolific Cleveland cult, Midnight, have been slaying the metal/punk underground with their own, highly addictive brand of lust, filth, and sleaze dating back to the band's inception in 2003. Filthy, belligerent and obnoxious, Midnight make music to start fights to. One-man-band, Athenar, has been churning out an ungodly racket, dropping countless demos, splits and EPs, and in 2024 he returns with Midnight's sixth full-length, Hellish Expectations. Athenar says about the album: "It’s a knuckle dragger with a fat cutoff. Pure testosterone meat. Probably the most concise and straight to the point Midnight album to date, and all written in a weekend. The album was written on pure reaction upon leaving the studio after listening to raw tracks from the previous album Let There Be Witchery. The final mix of that album was good, but at the time of laying it down in the studio, I didn't like what I was hearing and demanded a new leviathan of an album to be written that weekend."

Hellish Expectations

Music EU

Discover Hellish Expectations by Midnight. Filthy, belligerent and obnoxious, this highly addictive album from the notorious Cleveland cult is a must-have for metal/punk fans. Available in various formats from Metal Blade.