Death Sentence - Death Sentence (1985) 【Certified – Release】

: The EP is characterized by its breakneck speed and the frantic, almost desperate vocal delivery of frontman Ryan. It captures the "Victoria Sound"—a darker, more aggressive strain of punk compared to the melodic leanings of some Vancouver contemporaries.

's 1985 self-titled debut (often referred to as the Ryan-Screams EP) is a blistering landmark of Canadian hardcore punk. Hailing from Victoria, B.C., the band delivered a raw, hyper-kinetic sound that bridged the gap between traditional West Coast hardcore and the emerging crossover thrash scene. Key Highlights of the Release: Death Sentence - Death Sentence (1985)

Retrospectively, this record is cited as a foundational piece of the canon. Collectors and genre historians often praise it for its lack of pretension; it doesn't try to be "smart" or overly technical—it is pure, unadulterated velocity. : The EP is characterized by its breakneck