Violent Playground

The Profile

Five-piece underground thrash band whose sole release, Thrashin Blues (1988), mixed thrash, hard rock and blues. The group remained largely underground and disbanded shortly after the album.

Thrashin Blues (1988) is noted for its blend of thrash and blues influences, the cover art by Ed Repka, and is described in reviews as a collector's item. The band members are known largely by stage names (review mentions Manny and Bobby Sheenan).

Violent Playground is remembered for Thrashin Blues (1988), an underground release praised for blending thrash metal, hard rock and blues. The sole album is described as a masterpiece and a collector's item. The band was short-lived and remained confined to the underground.