Founded in 1978 in Takefu, Fukui, GENOCIDE NIPPON are a true gem of pure Japanese metal, characterized by witching atmospheres with a doomish vibe and the legendary high-pitched vocals of Toshihiro Takeuchi, which has led them to be often considered the Japanese answer to MERCYFUL FATE! "Black sanctuary" LP Official reissue of their iconic debut album from 1988, previously re-released only on CD and as part of a scarcely circulated LP boxset. Their undisputed masterpiece, finally available in this ultimate version faithful to the original, reacquired from the band's masters, packaged with an extra OBI strip and a stunning 16-page full color booklet with photos and scans from the 1st edition.