Rather Death Than False Of Faith (Metalother Records 1988) is the debut album from UK thrash metal group Hydra Vein. Overview Released to positive critical reviews in the metal press, Rather Death Than False Of Faith saw Hydra Vein hailed as the UK's answer to Slayer. The title is a quote from Anne Askew's motto, as it appears in at least one of her portraits. Track listing All songs written by Damon Maddison, unless stated "Rabid" – 4:28 "Crucifier" – 4:45 "The House" – 3:33 "Right To Die" (Maddison, Danny Ranger) – 7:07 "Rather Death Than False Of Faith" – 4:39 "Misanthropic" – 3:12 "Harlequin" – 7:10 "Guillotine" – 3:25 Tracks 2 and 5 also appear on CMFT's UK Thrash Assault compilation (1989) Credits Mike Keen – vocals Danny Ranger – guitars Stephen Davis – guitars Damon Maddison – bass Nathan Maddison – drums Recorded and mixed February 27 – March 8, 1988 at Blue Box Studios, Hove, England Produced and engineered by Mark Waterman and Charlie McLean References External links Hydra Vein official website 1988 debut albums