Canada thrash veterans SACRIFICE will play their first ever shows in Japan, headlining the True Thrash Fest 2012 in Osaka. The two day fest will take place on February 18th and 19th at the Osaka Esaka Muse. Go to this location for ticket and event information.

As previously reported, Sacrifice released a vinyl-only demo anthology, titled 198666, through Canadian label War On Music Records. The limited double vinyl release includes the legendary Exorcism demo tape (featuring tracks which would later be included on Torment In Fire), the 1986 Forward To Termination demo sessions including a rare cover of DISCHARGE's 'The Possibility Of Life’s Destruction', and the full 1989 Soldiers Of Misfortune demo sessions. This is some of the best early recordings of any classic thrash act - the tapes sum up the raw power that was early Sacrifice, and showcase the bands evolution from album to album through the 80s.

The double LP release is strictly limited to 666 hand numbered copies on blood-red vinyl in a gatefold jacket featuring the stunning artwork of Hans Memling. The 198666 2LP hit November 25th 2011; it is currently here (scroll down).

Tracklisting:

The Exorcism - Torment In Fire Demos 1985

'The Shining'

'Sacrifice'

'Turn In Your Grave'

'Burned At The Stake'

'The Exorcism'

'Decapitation'

'Warrior Of Death'

'Beyond Death'

Forward To Termination Demos 1986

'Forward To Termination'

'Pyrokinesis'

'Cyanide'

'Forever Enslaved'

'Afterlife'

'Possession'

'The Possibility Of Life's Destruction' (Discharge)

'Re-Animation' (1992 Outtake)

Soldiers Of Misfortune Demos 1989

'As The World Burns'

'Existence Within Eternity'

'Pawn Of Prophercy'

'Lost Through Time'

'Storm In The Silence'