(Power/Thrash Metal) N.M.E - The End of Innocence (Compilation) - 2019, MP3, 320 kbps

Limited 500 copies.
First 100 copies signed by the entire band.
First 75 come with glossy band photo print (reproduced from their original press pack circa 1988) and a high-quality embroidered patch.
Remastered collection of all studio recordings done by the original N.M.E lineup. CD case housed in printed cardboard slipcase. Booklet includes an extensive collection of promo and live photos, an interview with the band, numerous concert flyers/ads/and promotional material, and lyrics to all songs except the 2 "Demo #2" bonus tracks.
Track 1 previously released as part of the bonus material collection "Looking Ahead...", included at the end of the 1989 "N.M.E" demo tape. Originally recorded for and featured as the theme song of the 1989 Horror film "Dark Craving" (a.k.a. "Heartstopper"). Also released on the 1991 "Horror Rock" VHS compilation of underground Metal songs featured in Horror movies. This compiation mistakenly listed the song title as "Heartstopper". Recorded late-1988.
Tracks 2-10 previously released on the 1988 "Promo" tape. Recorded mid-1988. 4 of these songs had their bass-parts re-recorded and were re-released on the 1989 "N.M.E" demo, while short clips of 4 more of the songs were included at the end of this demo on "Looking Ahead..." before the full song "Vengeance is Mine". This CD however includes only the original 1988 versions with their original bass parts, with the exception of the 1989 acoustic intro to "The Chance" being added to the original 1988 version during re-mastering.
Tracks 11-12 previously released on the late-1988 "Demo #2". "R.I.P." was also included on the 1989 "N.M.E" demo, and a clip of "Wicked Child" was included on "Looking Ahead..." at the end of the same demo.
All songs recorded at 3 different times throughout 1988, all on 16-tracks at Space Station Studios, except the acoustic intro to "The Chance" recorded at Space Station Studios in 1989.

Chuck Robinson - Bass (1986-1989), Guitars (1990-1993) [ex-This Tortured Soul, ex-Blackfinger, ex-The Skull, ex-Trouble, ex-Dark Carnival, ex-Wagner]
Dave Snyder - Drums (1987-1993) [Blackfinger, ex-Dofka, ex-Trouble, ex-This Tortured Soul]
Ron Bieneck - Bass (1991-1993)
Jon Wagner - Guitars, Vocals (1993)