THIS IS A PRE-ORDER: We expect this to ship on or around SEPTEMBER 18th, 2026. Any items ordered with this will be held until they can ship together. If you need other items faster please place a separate order for those items. Anthology: The Underground Metal Vault: Chapter 1 launches Ripple Music's The Underground Metal Vault archival series by shining a spotlight on Bay Area hard rock and heavy metal outfit Violation. Formed during the late 1970s, the band built a loyal regional following through relentless touring across California before disbanding in 1983 despite earning wider recognition through their appearance on Mike Varney's influential U.S. Metal Vol. 3 compilation. This anthology finally gathers the band's essential recordings, showcasing the melodic hard rock, energetic riffs, and traditional heavy metal sound that made them a hidden gem of the era. The LP edition includes an exclusive OBI strip and presents the definitive collection of Violation's surviving recordings, preserving an overlooked chapter of the early American metal underground. For longtime collectors and fans of classic Bay Area heavy metal, the release documents a band whose influence exceeded its commercial success. street date 9/18/2026
