34 Years Ago: GISM release Detestation

Churning Metal-punk, or perhaps even speed-Metal, depending on where you draw the distinction. GISM are undoubtedly an HM band who've been heavily influenced by hardcore, but the music is so intense and the vocals so ominous that even I'm in a state of shock. These guys make VENOM sound like KNACK, especially on side 1. (JB)
- Review from Maximum Rock'N'Roll #15, July 1984

GISM released their classic debut LP on this day in 1984.