SNC/ATOM H RECORDS
In 1985, the Soviet Ministry of Culture officially recognized Heavy Metal, the most popular kind of music at that time in Russia, declaring it equal to all the other musical forms.
Antonio Garcia formed SHAH the same year. At that time, although ranked amongst Russia's top guitarists, he actually graduated from Moscow's Jazz School as a drummer. His percussive background explains the exceptionally tight arrangements. Andrey Sazonov, an Art student and total drum addict who practiced up to 8 hours a day, joined him. The original bassist/vocalist Mikhail Zhemchuzhniy completed the trio.
The album "Beware", produced by Valery Gaina, was recorded in just 2 weeks at Munich's Red Line Studios in November 1988. During the recording, they played a promo gig in Munich, filmed by Mosh/RTL, gaining immediate acceptance by Western fans who demanded encores. SHAH started extensive touring in March, having previously played the major Moscow festivals. Their 30-date tour of 1000-3000 capacity venues covered Russia's major cities.
SHAH released the album "Beware" through the German label Atom H Records in May 1989. In addition, Teichiku Records released the album for the Japanese market. It showed they were a solid unit; 100% committed to music and full of fresh ideas. Yet their music is mature and powerful with lightning fast guitar solos. Lyrically, it is very direct with tracks like 'Bloodbrothers', 'Threshold of Pain' and 'Total Devastation' confronting radical issues such as non-conformity, freedom of thought, and corruption. Ready for a piece of Western action the humorous 'Say Hi to Anthrax!' is an omen. SHAH toured Germany, Czechoslovakia and Hungary in support of the album.
TRACKS:
01. Total Devastation
02. Beware
03. Coward
04. Bloodbrothers
05. Save The Human Race
06. Age Of Dismay
07. Threshold Of Pain
08. Say 'Hi' To Anthrax
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