Jag Panzer - Ample Destruction (40th Anniversary) [2LP] Vinyl Record

One of U.S. power metal’s most influential albums returns, louder and meaner than ever, in this beastly 40th anniversary double LP edition.

Originally unleashed in 1984, Ample Destruction marked Jag Panzer’s explosive debut—an underground classic that helped define American heavy metal. This limited 2LP edition (just 300 copies worldwide!) is a true collector’s dream: featuring the original 1984 mix on LP1 and the 1989 remix on LP2, both newly restored and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony. Pressed on heavyweight 425gsm cardboard with a 7mm spine, it comes packed with an A1 tour poster, full lyric sheet, and an 8-page booklet filled with insight and lore.

From the high-octane shred of “Licensed to Kill” and “Generally Hostile” to the molten melodies of “Harder than Steel,” this album captures Jag Panzer at their raw, unapologetic best. LP1 delivers the gritty power of the original studio mix—recorded fast and furious in just eight or nine days—while LP2 unveils a fuller, more refined remix that Metal Blade enabled years later.

With its updated artwork and deep production notes, this anniversary edition is more than a reissue—it’s a time capsule for metal maniacs and production nerds alike. Whether you're drawn to the raw energy of the debut mix or the enhanced punch of the remix, this set honors Ample Destruction as the molten cornerstone it is.