Melodiya , the Soviet state label , would n't release the album due to the Satanic themes in the lyrics .
Bandleader Sergei Troitsky decided to release it on his own , selling state label on cassette at concerts .
Melodiya , the Soviet state label , would n't release the album due to the Satanic themes in the lyrics , so bandleader Sergei Troitsky decided to release it on his own , selling it on cassette at concerts .