Formed in 1983 by guitarist Mark Caro and bassist Mel Sanchez, Los Angeles' Abattoir was one of the secondary acts to take part in the first wave of thrash metal bands. After landing the track "Screams From the Grave" on the Metal Massacre IV compilation and working with numerous sidemen (including future Agent Steel frontman John Cyriis), vocalist Steve Gaines, second guitarist Danny Oliverro, and drummer Danny Anaya recorded 1985's Vicious Attack debut. Released by thrash metal-specialist Combat Records, the album's poor sales were only eclipsed by its vastly inferior follow...