V.A.R. Závislost CD

Unearth a true relic of Eastern European Thrash Metal history with this essential 2017 reissue of V.A.R.’s classic 1995 album, Závislost. Originally released only on cassette during the golden era of the post-Soviet underground, the legendary Czech veterans V.A.R. (Vratislav Automated Rock) finally saw this masterpiece brought to CD format courtesy of the cult Pařát Magazine. For decades, this record remained a hidden gem sought after by die-hard tape traders, but this definitive edition allows metal collectors worldwide to experience the raw, unbridled energy of the Czech Republic's most enduring speed and thrash metal pioneers. From the very opening notes of Závislost gama, the band unleashes a relentless assault of razor-sharp riffs, galloping rhythms, and aggressive, gravelly vocals sung entirely in their native tongue, adding an authentically gritty, local flavor to the music. Závislost perfectly captures the rebellious spirit of the mid-90s metal scene, seamlessly blending fast-paced mosh anthems like Lítáme Jak Splašený and Mocná Síla with dark, tongue-in-cheek humor found in tracks like Dech Mrtvý Milenky and Kremace. As a fascinating time capsule of its era, the album also includes the notorious industrial-tinged Vratislav (Techno-remix) as a closing track, showcasing the band’s bold willingness to experiment with the electronic trends of the decade. This special reissue is an absolute must-have for old-school thrash fanatics, collectors of obscure European metal, and anyone looking to own a crucial piece of Czech metal history.