School of Violence - We the People...? 1980's Crossover Classic on Deluxe CD & Vinyl!
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📢 Unearthed Crossover Classic from 1988 – Now on CD & Blood-Red Vinyl!
Brutal Planet Records proudly resurrects one of Metal Blade’s most underground and overlooked gems:We The People...?bySchool of Violence—an explosive 1988 crossover thrash album that hits with the grit of Discharge and the fire of early Carnivore. Fully remastered and officially licensed, this is your chance to discover—or rediscover—a fierce slab of New York hardcore-meets-metal mayhem, perfect for fans ofD.R.I., M.O.D., Exciter, Venom, and Motörhead.
Available now on deluxe CD and limited blood-red vinyl, each format is discounted for alimited time only. Pre-order today and save at least $4 off the regular price!
Originally released in 1988 by Death Records, a division of Metal Blade, We The People...? by School of Violence stands as one of the fiercest and most intelligent crossover albums of the decade. Brutal Planet Records proudly presents the first-ever official vinyl reissue—fully licensed from Metal Blade Records, remastered by Rob Colwell (Voivod, Nevermore, Helstar), and supported by the surviving band members. This deluxe edition is pressed on limited blood-red vinyl and includes a full-color 12x12 lyrics insert, capturing the spirit and fury of the original release.
Featuring vocalist Karl Agell, who would later front Corrosion of Conformity’s groundbreaking Blind album, School of Violence combined the chaos of punk and the precision of thrash into a sound that still resonates with crushing clarity. Guitarist Stegmon von Heintz contributes a brand-new 2025 reflection, honoring the band’s legacy and the lives of fallen members, and this reissue also restores the original 1988 Metal Blade Records band bio for historical depth. Most importantly, this edition includes only the tracks approved by the band—correcting the missteps of an earlier import reissue that added unauthorized material against the wishes of both the group and the label.
Part of Brutal Planet’s exclusive Metal Icon Series, We The People...? is essential listening for fans of D.R.I., M.O.D., Exciter, Whiplash, Carnivore, Discharge, Venom, and Motörhead. Loud, raw, and razor-focused, this record remains a defiant and vital document of the underground.
TRACKS Following Blind 2:30 Man At The Top 2:18 Reign Of The Clown 3:44 We Know What They Want 2:59 Lab Rats 4:25 U.S.B.S. 3:03 We The People...? 3:40 From Attitude To Action 2:21 Stranger 3:59 Marionettes 2:21
First-ever properly authorized reissue – includes only band-approved tracks
Features vocalist Karl Agell (later of Corrosion of Conformity's Blind)
2025 reflection from guitarist Stegmon von Heintz included
Supported by the surviving band members
Part of Brutal Planet’s exclusive Metal Icon Series
Remastered by Rob Colwell (Nevermore, Voivod, Helstar)
12-page deluxe booklet with lyrics and rare band photos
Jewel case packaging wrapped in a full-color collector’s O-ring sleeve with hype sticker
Includes original 1988 Metal Blade Records band bio
Every CD includes a limited edition band collector card
Limited to just 300 copies worldwide
Essential for fans of D.R.I., M.O.D., Exciter, Whiplash, Carnivore, Discharge, Venom, and Motörhead
Rick Stone Bass Mark S. Evans (R.I.P. 2005) Drums Stegmon von Heintz Guitars Karl Agell Vocals
ABOUT THE ALBUM SCHOOL OF VIOLENCE – We The People...? (CD Reissue – 2025 | Brutal Planet Records) Limited to 300 Copies | Part of the Metal Icon Series
In the chaos and creativity of the late '80s crossover scene, one record stood out not only for its ferocity, but for its intelligence and unflinching social commentary—We The People...? by School of Violence. Originally released in 1988 on Death Records, a division of Metal Blade, this brutal and biting album fused punk urgency with the crushing weight of thrash metal, capturing a cultural moment with startling clarity.
Led by guitarist Stegmon von Heintz and fronted by Karl Agell—who would go on to sing on Corrosion of Conformity’s Blind—S.O.V. delivered an album that still feels alarmingly relevant. With tracks like “U.S.B.S.,” “Following Blind,” and “Reign of the Clown,” the band took aim at blind allegiance, political decay, and a society on the brink. It's no wonder We The People...? still hits like a gut punch today.
This 2025 reissue from Brutal Planet Records is officially licensed from Metal Blade Records and fully supported by the surviving band members. It includes a brand new write-up from Stegmon von Heintz, who reflects on the record’s continued power and the memories of his fallen bandmates—Rick Stone and drummer Mark S. Evans — to whom this release is lovingly dedicated.
Rest assured: only the original, band-approved tracks appear on this reissue. A previous bootleg import added unauthorized material—this edition rights that wrong, honoring the band’s intent. The Metal Icon Series reissue provides fans with a proper deluxe presentation featuring a 2025 remaster by Rob Cowell, 12-page deluxe booklet placed inside a jewel case that is wrapped inside a Cardboard O-ring Collector's Sleeve, and every CD comes with an exclusive band Collector card! Limited to just 300 copies! Essential for fans of D.R.I., M.O.D., Exciter, Whiplash, Carnivore, Discharge, Venom, and Motörhead!
TRACKS Following Blind 2:30 Man At The Top 2:18 Reign Of The Clown 3:44 We Know What They Want 2:59 Lab Rats 4:25 U.S.B.S. 3:03 We The People...? 3:40 From Attitude To Action 2:21 Stranger 3:59 Marionettes 2:21
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💿 Deluxe Remastered CDs – Limited to 300 each! 🎁 Each CD comes with a FREE band collector card! 🎵 Heavy, remastered audio by Rob Colwell (Voivod, Witchery, Nevermore)
💀 FIRST TIME EVER ON VINYL! 🔥 Pressed on heavyweight colored vinyl: Turned-Flesh Orange and Alien-Blood! 🩸 Includes full-color 12x12 insert with lyrics + rare band pics 🧟♂️ Limited to 300 each – once they’re gone, they’re gone.
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