ARTILLERY “X” /LP/

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175x65mm 

The eighth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Thrash Metal band.
Artillery have outdone themselves on "Penalty By Perception". Their eighth full-length is an absolute joy from start to finish, and it sounds fantastic!
It’s been roughly 30 years since Danish Thrash Metal progenitors Artillery released albums like "Fear Of Tomorrow" and "Terror Squad" to critical acclaim, touring with bands like Slayer and King Diamond. After enduring as many line-ups as they had labels, as well as long periods of dormancy as if the band were some Scandinavian volcano, brothers and founding members, guitarists Michael and Morten Stützer, say they are stoked for not only Artillery’s latest 11 songs, but also for making music, touring, and sharing the excitement with their fans. Now, fronted by singer Michael Bastholm Dahl, powered by the rhythm section battery of bassist Peter Thorslund and drummer Josua Madsen, the brothers say they think they’re at the top of their technical, melodic, brutal Metal game.
"Penalty By Perception" is a fantastic album, and it’s done this simply by being what it is: eleven terrific songs, one after the other. This is an album, that will appeal to hardcore and casual Thrashers alike, but even non-Metalheads will find something to enjoy. The songs are terrific, the production is top-notch, and while they won’t win any points for originality, the sheer enthusiasm is obvious even on the first listen. Thrash Metal has a tendency to get a bit one-dimensional sometimes, and while all of these songs are unmistakably the product of the same band, they still squeeze in a surprising amount of variety. If you count yourself as a true Thrash connoisseur, this one is a must-have!
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2016 (3984-15436-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. In Defiance Of Conformity 5:44
2. Live By The Scythe 5:03
3. Penalty By Perception 5:05
4. Mercy Of Ignorance 3:52
5. Rites Of War 4:13
6. Sin Of Innocence 5:19
7. When The Magic Is Gone 4:32
8. Cosmic Brain 4:32
9. Deity Machine 4:54
10. Path Of The Atheist 4:46
11. Welcome To The Mindfactory 4:55
Total playing time: 52:55 min.


Samples: https://artillerymetal.bandcamp.com

The ninth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Danish Metal pioneers Artillery is a bit of an on-off-band. The guys started in the early 80s and release three records that were very well-received by Metalheads. After a hiatus, the band returned in 1999 with "B.A.C.K." album, which was a short intermezzo leading to another split. After a second pause, the band came back in 2007 and since the release of "When Death Comes" productivity increased dramatically. In the last nine years, Artillery released more longplays than they did between 1982 and 2009 and since the quintet follows a two years release pattern.
Since the last album, "Penalty By Perception", which won the band four Danish Metal Awards in 2016 (the best album, best band, the best production and honorary prize), Artillery has toured around the world, including Europe, South America and parts of Asia...
With the "The Face of Fear", quintet stays true to themselves, meaning, they didn’t change a lot. Often no change leads to boredom, which is absolutely not the case with Artillery. The five guys play Thrash Metal with an oldschool appeal, but this time with a big doze of Heavy and even Speed Metal. Smashers like the raging title track and the uptempo "Sworn Utopia" are wrecking balls! Artillery’s new album is a glorious continuation of what started with their official revival in 2007. "The Face Of Fear" is a rock solid Metal release with vigor and dedication!!
...For the rest of 2018, Artillery was on Copenhell’s Metal Cruise and a Denmark tour, plus a release party on High Voltage. In 2019, on tours in Europe, South America and USA... Thumbs up!!!
180 gram Black Vinyl includes Poster and MP3 Download Card with two Bonus Tracks.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2018 (3984-15611-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. The Face Of Fear 3:58
2. Crossroads To Conspiracy 4:25
3. New Rage 4:01
4. Sworn Utopia 3:57

Side B
1. Through The Ages Of Atrocity 5:00
2. Thirst For The Worst 4:18
3. Pain 4:12
4. Under Water 2:07
5. Preaching To The Converted 3:56

Total playing time: 35:54 min.



Samples: https://artillerymetal.bandcamp.com

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Following their comeback in 2007, Artillery able to produce more than decent offerings of considerable quality. Gradually, the band began to stray their stimulating depicted Thrash input into broadly merging classic Heavy Metal insertions that before. With the introduction of “Legions”, following the inauguration of a new vocalist (Michael Bastholm Dahl) and drummer (Josua Madsen), Artillery made another step towards their early 90s phenomenon.
On “Legions” the classy duo of experienced Thrashers, the Stutzer brothers, still behind the songwriting, substantiated that even with age Artillery’s music is stronger and fiercer than ever, igniting the fires of the late 80s while countersigning the modernized sound of the present at their side that might have just partially delivered their old might, but satisfied. Dahl impresses as the new vocalist with his Power Metal pipes. The album’s riffery is as always creative and exceptional, sometimes a reprise of the early days of the band, the older signatures, past aggression initialized at will. However, the Stutzer duo also knew how to compose songs of utter passion and with a measure of severity and chastity.
Fans of the long time Danish Thrashers will definitely find more to love than criticize on "Legions"!
Highly recommended for fans of bands like Anthrax or Testament!!
180-gram black vinyl in gatefold cover includes two bonus tracks.
Metal Blade Records, 2013 (3984-15276-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Chill My Bones (Burn My Flesh) 06:03
2. God Feather 05:13
3. Legions 04:35
Side B
4. Wardrum Heartbeat 05:50
5. Global Flatline 06:55
6. Dies Irae 04:52
Running time: 33:28 min.

Side C
7. Anno Requiem 04:12
8. Enslaved To The Neither 05:25
9. Doctor Evil 05:51
Side D
10. Ethos Of Wrath 06:03
11. The Almighty (Bonus Track) 03:46
12. Eternal War (Bonus Track) 05:22
Running time: 30:39 min.

Total playing time: 64:05 min.



Samples: https://artillerymetal.bandcamp.com

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Following their comeback in 2007, Artillery able to produce more than decent offerings of considerable quality. Gradually, the band began to stray their stimulating depicted Thrash input into broadly merging classic Heavy Metal insertions that before. With the introduction of “Legions”, following the inauguration of a new vocalist (Michael Bastholm Dahl) and drummer (Josua Madsen), Artillery made another step towards their early 90s phenomenon.
On “Legions” the classy duo of experienced Thrashers, the Stutzer brothers, still behind the songwriting, substantiated that even with age Artillery’s music is stronger and fiercer than ever, igniting the fires of the late 80s while countersigning the modernized sound of the present at their side that might have just partially delivered their old might, but satisfied. Dahl impresses as the new vocalist with his Power Metal pipes. The album’s riffery is as always creative and exceptional, sometimes a reprise of the early days of the band, the older signatures, past aggression initialized at will. However, the Stutzer duo also knew how to compose songs of utter passion and with a measure of severity and chastity.
Fans of the long time Danish Thrashers will definitely find more to love than criticize on "Legions"!
Highly recommended for fans of bands like Anthrax or Testament!!
Metal Blade Records, 2013 (3984-15276-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Chill My Bones (Burn My Flesh) 06:03
2. God Feather 05:11
3. Legions 04:35
4. Wardrum Heartbeat 05:50
5. Global Flatline 06:55
6. Dies Irae 04:52
7. Anno Requiem 04:12
8. Enslaved To The Neither 05:25
9. Doctor Evil 05:31
10. Ethos Of Wrath 06:03
Total playing time: 54:39 min.



Samples: https://artillerymetal.bandcamp.com