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The second full-length studio album by Chilean Thrash Metal band.
“Religion Of Sin” is as it sounds, a straightforward piece of South American machinery with plenty of admiration towards the European and the American Thrash scenes. It's shattering and crushing, tormenting as if it was a part of earlier discography of the Teutonic lords, Kreator, and moderately tasting the oxidized blood irons of Dark Angel, with a fierce type of Thrash Metal, letting their damnation out with sheer force.
It started with the main riffs, heat fuming guitar soloing that burned your skins, and of course the Petrozza like vocals at full stretch, piercing with glory. Nonetheless, it also noticeable that Demencia struggled to step out of the old Kreator-ish dignitary while adjoining a few uneven song assemblies, speed demon passages, and slightly Americanised Thrash Metal riffs. And in general it worked out for them, but it still sounds and walks like a Kreator late 80s release, of course not bad.
Infusing songs in Spanish was a right call in order to secure their South American roots intact, and at least one of them creased with no mercy. The Kreator-ish doctrine within the rhythms and beats, made Demencia to come up with lead guitar efforts that in their benefit stood tall.
It's recommend to be listened by every Metalhead that respects the meaning of moshing and Metal as well as for fans of Destruction, Sodom, Kreator, and Dark Angel!!
Vinyl version includes bonus track.
Agresor Records/American Line Productions, 2013 (003-13 / LA-164). Made in Mexico. First press. Vinyl autographed by vocalist/guitarist Giovanni Rivera and sealed.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Intro (Religion Of Sin) 0:47
2. Metal Religion 4:47
3. Mourderous Of Weapon 5:02
4. Dementhrash 2:57
5. Holocaust 3:35

Side B
6. Maestros Del Infierno 4:25
7. Overload My Blood 4:26
8. Engendros 3:06
9. Mortal Sin 4:24
10. Attack Of Demon's (Bonus track * version 2011) 4:04

Total playing time: 37:33 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary German-American Thrash Metal band.
A mixture of material comprising fast and Thrashy numbers, melodic hooks and mid-tempo songs.
With no interest in repeating themselves or treading water, Exumer always set out to create a record that is not only better but also markedly different to that which preceded it.
A 42-minute full on attack, the Thrash faction hold nothing back as they unleash hell as only they can, yet with more variety and dynamics than ever before!
This is definitely one of 2019's Thrash Metal highlights!!
180-gram black vinyl includes XL poster, lyric insert and mp3 download card with album + bonus tracks.
Cover and poster autographed by all band members in August 2019.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2019 (3984-15630-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side Hostile
1. Hostile Defiance 3:41
2. Raptor 4:38
3. Carnage Rider 3:47
4. Dust Eater 3:24
5. King`s End 3:22

Side Defiance
1. Descent 4:07
2. Trapper 3:31
3. The Order Of Shadows 4:06
4. Vertical Violence 3:37
5. Splinter 2:57

Total playing time: 37:10 min.


Samples: https://exumerofficial.bandcamp.com

First re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
After the monument “Goat Horns”, Nokturnal Mortum struck again with their next opus in 1998. This masterpiece confirmed their status of Folk/Symphonic Black Metal masters and opened new gates to the band since they signed contract with US The End Records. It was a great achievement for the horde to sign at such mainstream label. And it’s interesting to notice that the album was sold by The End Records in the North American continent and released by Nuclear Blast in Europe. The Ukrainians were at the height of their popularity within the Underground Black Metal scene at that time, just one year before the release of the highly controversial “Nechrist”.
“To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire” was an instant success and sold out quickly. Following its successful reception, Nuclear Blast and other important labels were interested in welcoming Nokturnal Mortum to their roster, but Knjaz Varggoth declined the offers. This fourth Slavonic jewel also confirmed their brotherhood with Lucifugum (another pioneers of Ukrainian Black Metal) as it was dedicated to Igor Naumchuk, alias Khlyst, who was manager of Lucifugum and their close friend at that time.
Varggoth and his comrades clearly wrote their most bestial and powerful songs ever in this album. The production is far better than their previous releases, and Munruthel’s drums sound like a relentless steamroller. That’s definitely his best performance as a drummer within Nokturnal Mortum. Varggoth’s vocals have never been so much hateful than on this record. He also had the excellent idea to provide some solemn clean vocals that make the compositions even more epic and impressive.
Despite being ignored by the band for a long time (no re-release since 2004), “To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire” remains an incredible masterpiece of the genre. It was also a huge influence for lots of Ukrainian acts including Lucifugum for instance. There are indeed many similarities between this opus and Lucifugum’s monument “On The Sortilage Of Christianity” from 1999. That’s not surprising as Saturious provided some fabulous keyboards on this one as well.
Elegant Ukrainian Black Metal for fans of Emperor and Dimmu Borgir!!
Specially mastered for vinyl in Canwell, Sutton Coldfield, UK, in December-January of 2015-2016.
Limited Edition to 300 copies 180g Black Vinyl with silver silkscreen on Side D, comes in a 350g gatefold cover with silver hotfoil stamping and 220g full-color inner sleeves, all assembly in a PVC overbag.
Autographed by Knjaz Varggoth especially for Total Metal Shop customers!
Osmose Productions/Only Vinyl Is Real, 1998/2004/2017 (OVIR039). Made in France.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Bestial Summoning 05:41
2. To The Gates Of Blasphemous Fire 05:47
3. On The Moonlight Path 05:24

Side B
4. The Hands Of Chaos 05:11
5. Under the Banners of the Horned Knjaz 05:57
6. The 13th Asbath Celebration 08:31

Side C
7. Cheremosh 06:06
8. The Forgotten Ages Of Victories 06:49

Total playing time: 49:34 min.


Samples:  https://nokturnalmortum1.bandcamp.com

First re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
Nokturnal Mortum dwells in one of the darkest and forsaken realms of the Underground. Emanating from Ukraine, they have become legends in their ancient lands. In seven opuses band feature beauty in its darkest and most extreme form. What can be described as Lunar Black Metal, they take on a majestic journey that combines devastating Metal, with Folklore and Classical elements. This is a legendary epic - a grandiose masterpiece that only Nokturnal Mortum can deliver.
What makes Nokturnal Mortum stand above the rest is the very tasteful and effective use that is made of them. Their different voices and grades of presence make a strong contribution to the different moods and atmospheres to be found in each of the lengthy songs (the shortest one is around 7 minutes long). Band also imitate the sounds of traditional instruments that come in every now and then (one of the band’s trademarks), and the result is very realistic.
"Goat Horns" is one of a kind album - original, raw, melodic, atmospheric, immense in its symphonic scope and immediate in its enthralling charisma. "A blaze from the Ukrainian sky" - this is how this album can be described!
Specially mastered for vinyl, with complete new layout, "Goat Horns" re-issue comes with the original album cover. Limited Edition to 100 copies 180g Transparent Swamp Green Vinyl with silkscreen on Side D, housed in Gatefold 350g cover with pms print & silver hotfoil stamping, including 220g uncoated (matte) printed inner sleeves, all assembled in PVC overbag.
Autographed by Knjaz Varggoth especially for Total Metal Shop customers!
Osmose Productions/Only Vinyl Is Real, 1997/2004/2019 (OVIR042). Made in France. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Black Moon Overture 04:47
2. Kuyaviya 07:02

Side B
3. Goat Horns 09:04
4. Unholy Orathania 08:07

Side C
1. Veles' Scrolls 11:47
2. Kolyada 07:08
3. Eternal Circle / Ending 03:50

Total playing time: 51:51 min.


Samples:  https://nokturnalmortum1.bandcamp.com

First re-release of the debut full-length album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
Originally released in 1996 on MC and considered by most as a demo-album, it's a professionally recorded full-length album and highly anticipated cult release requested by fans of elite Slavonic Black Metal, that was reissued on CD for a several times.
"Lunar Poetry" is steeped in moonlight mystery and timeless Slavonic ritualism. This is Black Metal with highly expressive Folk sorrowful melodies. It delivers soaring guitars and apocalyptic keyboard passages. It offers a wide variance in vocals, from screams to whispers and narration, and it breathes the air of originality that Nokturnal Mortum is famous for.
Similar to Limbonic Art in their reliance on rumbling rhythm patterns and keyboard usage, Nokturnal Mortum did a fine job of capturing both - the bleakness of Black Metal, as well as a more ethnic representation of their native Ukrainian Folk music. The music is extremely fluid and tends to lean towards a more majestic and beautiful sound than harshness of Black Metal.
The band also covers Celtic Frost's "Sorrows of the Moon" with a nice degree of skill.
"Lunar Poetry" was way ahead of its time, and even today, it sounds fresh and inspiring. In fact, the result is so startling - it is hard to imagine that this is only Nokturnal Mortum's very first journey into the dark, the ancient and the extreme... Regardless of occasional inexperience that is typical for a demo, "Lunar Poetry" is a beautiful, stirring and impressive album that utterly requires your attention if you have any liking for a keyboard laden Black Metal assault! Without a doubt, "Lunar Poetry" is one of the best Black Metal albums ever!!
Specially mastered for vinyl, Limited Edition to 400 copies 140g Dark Blue Vinyl in Gatefold 350g cover, with 220g printed inner sleeve, all assembled in PVC overbag.
Autographed by Knjaz Varggoth especially for Total Metal Shop customers!
Osmose Productions/Only Vinyl Is Real, 1996/2004/2020 (OVIR04). Made in France.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Tears Of Paganism 01:07
2. Lunar Poetry 04:52
3. Perun's Celestial Silver 07:08
4. Carpathian Mysteries 05:13
5. ...And Winter Becomes 04:52

Side B
6. Ancient Nation 05:10
7. The Grief Of Oriana 05:33
8. Sorrows Of The Moon (Celtic Frost cover) 03:46
9. Autodafe / Barbarian Dreams 07:53

Total playing time: 45:34 min.

First time on vinyl, the Slavic version of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
Originally released in 2004 on CD, “Мировоззрение” is the Slavic version of the “Weltanschauung” album, which was released a year later by No Colours Records. This is a very different Nokturnal Mortum. This is a mature Nokturnal Mortum, that has grown out of its shell, and has come forth in its true form and entirety. Album contains every aspect of the Nokturnal Mortum sound and more. The Folk instruments are very prevalent throughout the album. The short instrumentals with acoustic guitar and flute are moving and sorrowful. Nokturnal Mortum offers a sense of longing with this album, not only that but also a sense of celebration, a new beginning. Slavic Paganism has never been interpreted and represented better.
Many people take different stands when it comes to this band. But the fact remains that Nokturnal Mortum has not lost anything. They simply have transformed into something better, something greater then they have ever been. The reason a band such as this has caused so much controversy because of the different ideologies the band has been through... Despite all the jumping around of beliefs with Nokturnal Mortum, these musicians are proud of their ancient heritage and express their heroism through the language and melodies of their ancient people. Nothing more, nothing less. And that is the way it should be.
Setting all of this drama aside, do yourself a favor, sit down and listen to this album for what it is, and not compare it to what came before. Anyone with logic will recognize the vision that is conveyed through the music. A glimpse into the ancient past... The days of "Nechrist" are over, that chapter of Nokturnal Mortum has been closed. The time for glory and triumph has now arrived! "Nechrist" showed us the night, moon and chilling winds. But this album shows us the day, the life and times of the ancient Slavs! This is a time of celebration, not rebellion!!
Comes in a gatefold cover with gloss foil and matt spot lacquer, with printed thick-cardboard inner sleeves and A2-size poster.
Autographed by Knjaz Varggoth especially for Total Metal Shop customers!
Heritage Recordings, 2004/2017 (HRLP006). Made in Poland. Pressed in France. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Путь бессмертных 02:27
2. Дыхание Рагнарёка 08:00
3. Звёздная пыль 03:04
4. Мировоззрение 08:29

Side B
5. Печаль родных земель 01:35
6. Слава героям 08:15
7. Танец огня и стали 01:41
8. Новая эра мечей 07:46

Side A
1. Бескрайние топи 01:29
2. Нити судьбоносной узлы 10:36

Side B
3. Собирая смерти посев 02:31
4. Вкус победы 12:05
5. Дорога славы 02:51
6. Untitled 03:02

Total playing time: 73:59 min.


Samples:  https://nokturnalmortum1.bandcamp.com

Deluxe Limited Collector's Box of the eighteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
German Heavy Metal icons Scorpions hit the 50-year mark in 2015, being initially conceived all the way back in 1965 by a 16-year-old Rudolf Schenker as a beat band very much in line with the trends of the time, and slowly evolving into a Hard Rock force to contend with by the end of the '70s. Multi-Platinum-selling singles and omnipresent commercial success peaked out for the Scorpions sometime in the early '80s, but they kept the flame alive for a dedicated army of followers for decades to come.
"Sting In The Tail" was a declarative return to the radio Metal roots of the band's most popular work from the '80s. "Return To Forever" follows suit very much, with the 12 new songs here embodying the same over the top celebration and hedonistic revelry of a much younger Scorpions. Production handled by longtime Scorpions collaborators Mikael Nord Andersson and Martin Hansen replaces some of the thin production choices of the '80s with smarter arrangements and better sound on radio-ready Pop-metal jams like "Rollin' Home" and more introspective tunes like "Eye of the Storm." The songwriting here is on par with some of the band's best work, which figures, as they've been working in a field they helped originate for decades.
Fans of the band's best-loved material will immediately connect with the fun-loving party burners and soft-edged power balladry of the album, all leaning just enough on the band's own storied past for influence but inspired enough to avoid dipping into self-parody. They pretty much wrote the book on sleazy FM radio Metal, so in the case of revisiting their glory days on "Return To Forever", who's to blame the Scorpions for taking a few pages from the book they wrote themselves?
"Return To Forever" is classic Scorpions. They have come up with an album that oozes 1980s and it is just what their fans want from them! The soaring guitars, Meine’s accent cutting through; it will take the listener right back to when Rock was king, beautifully nostalgic. Return to Forever does not break new ground, but it certainly proves the Scorpions have a lot of life left in them and they are not ready to hang up the guitars just yet!!
The album marks the final release of the band with longtime drummer James Kottak, who was replaced in 2016 by former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee.

Limited Deluxe Edition Collector's Box contains four bonus tracks and next exclusive content:
- "Return To Forever" Deluxe Digibook CD;
- "V (Since 1965)" 2CD Digisleeve Audiobook (available in this box only);
- Picture 7" EP (available in this box only);
- USB-Lanyard with Fanpass, containing MP3 version of the album;
- "Return To Forever" T-Shirt (size L, Black);
- Signed Autograph Card.

RCA Deutschland/SevenOne Music/Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2015 (88875 05913 2). Made in EU. First press.


Tracklist:

“Return To Forever” CD
1. Going Out With A Bang 3:46
2. We Built This House 3:53
3. Rock My Car 3:20
4. House Of Cards 5:05
5. All For One 2:58
6. Rock 'n' Roll Band 3:55
7. Catch Your Luck And Play 3:33
8. Rollin' Home 4:03
9. Hard Rockin' The Place 4:06
10. Eye Of The Storm 4:28
11. The Scratch 3:41
12. Gypsy Life 4:52
Bonus Tracks:
13. The World We Used To Know 3:51
14. Dancing With The Moonlight 3:42
15. When The Truth Is A Lie 4:27
16. Who We Are 2:33
Running time: 62:22 min.

“V (Since 1965)” CD1
1. Rudolf About Founding The Band In 1965 8:39
2. Klaus About The Scorpions' Early Years 2:41
3. Klaus About Band Life In The Early '70s 5:30
4. Rudolf About The Albums In The '70s 5:20
5. Klaus About Lineup Changes In 1978 0:31
6. Matthias About His Passion For Music & Joining The Band In 1978 2:20
7. Klaus About First Musical Steps Abroad 2:55
8. Matthias About Worldwide Succes 1:23
9. Klaus About Succes In The Us 2:14
10. Klaus About Concerts In The Ussr & "Wind Of Change" 8:12  
11. Matthias About "Still Loving You" 0:39
12. Klaus About His Passion For Music & The Last Five Years On The Road 12:49
13. Rudolf About The Creation Of The New Album And 50th Band Anniversary 3:08
14. Klaus About The New Album 7:35
15. Matthias About "Return To Forever" 1:51
16. Klaus About The Future 2:46
Running time: 68:33 min.

“V (Since 1965)” CD2
1. Rudolf Über Die Bandgründung Im Jahr 1965 6:23
2. Rudolf Über Den Bandnamen "Scorpions" 0:41
3. Klaus Über Seinen Bandeinstieg Im Jahr 1969 2:39
4. Rudolf Über Die Alben Der 70er 8:06
5. Matthias Über Seine Musikbegeisterung, Den Bandeinstieg & Den Sommer 1978 5:56
6. Rudolf Über Neue Musikalische Herausforderungen & Den Erfolg In Amerika In Den 80ern 1:48
7. Klaus Über Den Rock 'n' Roll-Traum Einer Internationalen Karriere 1:00
8. Matthias Über Weltweiten Erfolg 0:50
9. Klaus Über Konzerte In Der Udssr 3:54
10. Rudolf Über Love, Peace & Rock 'n' Roll 1:24
11. Matthias Über "Still Loving You" 0:52
12. Klaus Über "Wind Of Change" 4:15
13. Klaus Über Akustik- & Unplugged-Projekte 4:35
14. Rudolf Über Die Entstehung Des Neuen Albums Und 50 Jahre Scorpions 2:19
15. Klaus Über Das Neue Album 1:24
16. Matthias Über "Return To Forever" 1:24
17. Klaus Über Erreichte Ziele & Die Zukunft 1:42
Running time: 49:12 min.

Picture Disc 7" EP
Side A
1. We Built This House (Single Edit) 3:53
Side B
2. House Of Cards (Single Edit) 4:28
Running time: 8:21 min.

“Return To Forever”  USB-Stick MP3
1. Going Out With A Bang 3:46
2. We Built This House 3:53
3. Rock My Car 3:20
4. House Of Cards 5:05
5. All For One 2:58
6. Rock 'n' Roll Band 3:55
7. Catch Your Luck And Play 3:33
8. Rollin' Home 4:03
9. Hard Rockin' The Place 4:06
10. Eye Of The Storm 4:28
11. The Scratch 3:41
12. Gypsy Life 4:52
Running time: 47:40 min.

Total playing time: 235:59 min.

Second re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by the legendary German Thrash/Speed Metal band.
Pure Gritty Violent German Thrash! Recorded at a time when Thrash was beginning to disappear, the release of "Stone Cold Sober" offered the genre something to look forward to. Filled with fast deafening riffs and the classic Thrash Metal vocals, Tankard does so well, it's an improvement from "Zombie Attack" and "Chemical Invasion", not too discredit these two great albums. The controversial fifth release from Germany’s hardest drinkers in Tankard, “Stone Cold Sober,” is perhaps the bands’ most overall Thrash-intensive effort and really shows the band has plenty to offer when they put the drinks down and really get down to business!
This is a prime example of true German Thrash Metal! A musthave for any Thrash fan!! F**k The Law!!!
Limited Edition remastered Blue Splatter vinyl.
Noise Records/Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Group, 1992/2018 (NOISELP043). Made in Germany. New; unplayed; opened to be autographed.

Side A
1. Jurisdiction 5:41
2. Broken Image 5:30
3. Mindwild 4:58
4. Ugly Beauty 5:08
5. Centerfold 3:23

Side B
6. Behind The Back 4:39
7. Stone Cold Sober 5:53
8. Blood, Guts & Rock 'N' Roll 5:32
9. Lost And Found (Tantrum Part 2) 5:29
10. Sleeping With The Past 4:15
11. Freibier 3:28

Total playing time: 53:56 min.