Four legendary bands play with orchestras!
Four concerts to see and feel another side of this legends!!
KISS “Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra”
METALLICA “Live With The San-Francisco Symphony Orchestra”
SCORPIONS “Live With The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra”
MEAT LOAF “Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra”
Take a couple of beers and enjoy!!!
DVD 10| Dolby Digital 5.1 | PAL 4:3 | All
Soyuz Music. Made in Russia.
Tracklist:
KISS “Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra”:
1. Deuce
2. Strutter
3. Let Me Go Rock & Roll
4. Lick It Up
5. Calling Dr. Love
6. Psycho Circus
7. Beth
8. Forever
9. Goin' Blind
10. Sure Know Something
11. Shandi
12. Detroit Rock City
13. King Of The Night Time World
14. Do You Love Me
15. Shout It Out Loud
16. God Of Thunder
17. Love Gun
18. Black Diamond
19. Great Expectations
20. I Was Made For Lovin' You
21. Rock And Roll All Nite
METALLICA “Live With The San-Francisco Symphony Orchestra”:
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold
2. The Call Of Ktulu
3. Master Of Puppets
4. Of Wolf And Man
5. The Thing That Should Not Be
6. Fuel
7. The Memory Remains
8. No Leaf Clover
9. Hero Of The Day
10. Devil's Dance
11. Bleeding Me
12. Nothing Else Matters
13. Until It Sleeps
14. For Whom The Bell Tolls
15. - Human
16. Wherever I May Roam
17. The Outlaw Torn
18. Sad But True
19. One
20. Enter Sandman
21. Battery
SCORPIONS “Live With The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra”:
1. Hurricane 2000
2. Moment Of Glory
3. You And I
4. We Don´t Own The World
5. Here In My Heart
6. We´ll Burn The Sky
7. Big City Nights
8. Deadly Sting Suite (Crossfire; He´s A Woman, She´ A Man; Dynamite)
9. Wind Of Change
10. Still Loving You
11. Moment Of Glory (Encore)
MEAT LOAF “Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra”:
1. Life Is A Lemon And I Want My Money Back
2. Mercury Blues
3. Dead Ringer For Love
4. Testify
5. All Revved Up With No Place To Go
6. You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth
7. Could't Have Said It Better
8. Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad
9. Out Of The Frying Pan
10. For Crying Out Loud
11. Paradise By The Dashboard Light
12. I'd Do Anything For Love
13. Bat Out Of Hell
Sixth full-length album by the German Hard’n’Heavy legend.
“Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This is the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" lineup.
Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Harvest/EMI/Breeze Music, 1979/1984 (54 1452754). Made in Italy. Used: NM/NM.
Tracklist:
1. Loving You Sunday Morning
2. Another Piece Of Meat
3. Always Somewhere
4. Coast To Coast
5. Can't Get Enough
6. Is There Anybody There ?
7. Lovedrive
8. Holiday
Sixth full-length album by the German Hard’n’Heavy legend.
“Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf S..
High quality handcrafted miniature guitar with amazing finishing work and attention to detail. This collection of miniature replica guitars is very detail exactly with a real guitar. Created by talented and experienced craftsmen in the field of musical instruments.
Model is inspired by the guitar that has made the history of music.
This is a collection of truly unique and should be owned by the fans and music lovers!!
Music Legends Collection, 2011 (MGT-0222). Made in Indonesia.
Musician: James Hetfield (METALLICA).
Collection 1:4 scale model hand-made and hand-airbrushed.
Miniature size, cm: 27,5H x 9L x 0,5P (approx.)
Miniature box size, cm: 30H x 10L x 3P
Box and miniature weight, g: 150 (approx.)
Miniature material: mahogany wood.
Every miniature comes with his guitar holder.
High quality handcrafted miniature guitar with amazing finishing work and attention to detail. This collection of miniature replica guitars is very detail exactly with a real guitar. Created by talented and experienced craftsmen in the field of musical instruments.
Model is inspired by the guitar t..
€ 24.90
MINI GUITAR “Silvertone Guitar - Broken Mirror” /MG/
High quality handcrafted miniature guitar with amazing finishing work and attention to detail. This collection of miniature replica guitars is very detail exactly with a real guitar. Created by talented and experienced craftsmen in the field of musical instruments.
Model is inspired by the guitar that has made the history of music.
This is a collection of truly unique and should be owned by the fans and music lovers!!
Music Legends Collection, 2011 (MGT-1960). Made in Indonesia.
Musician: Paul Stanley (KISS).
Collection 1:4 scale model hand-made and hand-airbrushed.
Miniature size, cm: 27,5H x 9L x 0,5P (approx.)
Miniature box size, cm: 30H x 10L x 3P
Box and miniature weight, g: 150 (approx.)
Miniature material: mahogany wood.
Every miniature comes with his guitar holder.
High quality handcrafted miniature guitar with amazing finishing work and attention to detail. This collection of miniature replica guitars is very detail exactly with a real guitar. Created by talented and experienced craftsmen in the field of musical instruments.
Model is inspired by the guitar t..
High quality handcrafted miniature guitar with amazing finishing work and attention to detail. This collection of miniature replica guitars is very detail exactly with a real guitar. Created by talented and experienced craftsmen in the field of musical instruments.
Model is inspired by the guitar that has made the history of music.
This is a collection of truly unique and should be owned by the fans and music lovers!!
Music Legends Collection, 2011 (MGT-1151). Made in Indonesia.
Musician: Gene Simmons (KISS).
Collection 1:4 scale model hand-made and hand-airbrushed.
Miniature size, cm: 27,5H x 9L x 0,5P (approx.)
Miniature box size, cm: 30H x 10L x 3P
Box and miniature weight, g: 150 (approx.)
Miniature material: mahogany wood.
Every miniature comes with his guitar holder.
High quality handcrafted miniature guitar with amazing finishing work and attention to detail. This collection of miniature replica guitars is very detail exactly with a real guitar. Created by talented and experienced craftsmen in the field of musical instruments.
Model is inspired by the guitar t..
€ 24.90
MINI GUITAR “ESP - JH-2 Explorer Silver Diamond Plate” /MG/
High quality handcrafted miniature guitar with amazing finishing work and attention to detail. This collection of miniature replica guitars is very detail exactly with a real guitar. Created by talented and experienced craftsmen in the field of musical instruments.
Model is inspired by the guitar that has made the history of music.
This is a collection of truly unique and should be owned by the fans and music lovers!!
Music Legends Collection, 2011 (MGT-0253). Made in Indonesia.
Musician: James Hetfield (METALLICA).
Collection 1:4 scale model hand-made and hand-airbrushed.
Miniature size, cm: 27,5H x 9L x 0,5P (approx.)
Miniature box size, cm: 30H x 10L x 3P
Box and miniature weight, g: 150 (approx.)
Miniature material: mahogany wood.
Every miniature comes with his guitar holder.
High quality handcrafted miniature guitar with amazing finishing work and attention to detail. This collection of miniature replica guitars is very detail exactly with a real guitar. Created by talented and experienced craftsmen in the field of musical instruments.
Model is inspired by the guitar t..
James Hetfield signature 'Black Fang' Dunlop 1.14 mm (the gauge James uses) guitar pick featuring artwork by James and by Dunlop.
From ass-kicking Metallica epics like "Motor Breath" to new thrashers like "Cyanide", riff master James Hetfield's venomous style has inspired many. Preferring picks with a bright tone and biting attack, Hetfield looked to Dunlop for the perfect tool for his fierce downward picking style. Based on a vintage tortoise-shell pick, the Black Fang is made of tough, sturdy Ultex material with a defined tone and sharp attack. Its pointed and contoured tip gives you ultimate speed and control-perfect for players looking to unleash their tone clearer, faster, and with unrivaled precision. It's fast, bright, and strong because of its hard point and material, says the man himself. It gives you everything you need-just add venom.
Donlop (PH112T). Made in USA.
James Hetfield signature 'Black Fang' Dunlop 1.14 mm (the gauge James uses) guitar pick featuring artwork by James and by Dunlop.
From ass-kicking Metallica epics like "Motor Breath" to new thrashers like "Cyanide", riff master James Hetfield's venomous style h..
€ 3.90
KIRK HAMMETT "The Monster Is Loose!" Pick Tin /Pick/
Kirk Hammett "The Monster is Loose!" tin box includes 6x highly collectible Dunlop guitar picks, each of a different design: 5 Tortex 88 mm picks featuring Kirk Hammett's approved unique artwork by Dirty Donny, inspired by the axe-wielding Metallica shredder, and Metallica shredder and 1 of Kirk's personal tour (Kirk’s signature Jazz III, also by Dunlop) picks!
Kirk Hammett is a big fan of old school horror films and even runs conventions around this hobby. The artwork on these guitar picks reflect just that, his love for old horror movies. Hence the name, “The Monster Tin”.
Feel the sonic power of the legendary Metal band Metallica when you use this Kirk Hammett guitar pick set!!
Donlop (KH01T088). Made in USA.
Kirk Hammett "The Monster is Loose!" tin box includes 6x highly collectible Dunlop guitar picks, each of a different design: 5 Tortex 88 mm picks featuring Kirk Hammett's approved unique artwork by Dirty Donny, inspired by the axe-wielding Metallica shredder, and Metallica shredder and..
Re-edited re-release of the first part of “The Ultimate KISS Collection” + "Live In Cobo Arena" bonus DVD by the legendary American Glam Rock/Hard Rock band.
Here it is everything you ever wanted in one box! Remastered and restored, “Kissology, Volume One” is the definitive visual KISS collection, never-before-seen footage, full concerts and rare TV appearances. 6 hours of footage plus audio commentary by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley!!
Re-edition features bonus-DVD with 56 min. Live in Cobo Arena, Detroit, 25.01.1976.
2x DVD 9 + 1x DVD 5 | Dolby Surround 5.1; Dolby Digital 2.0 | 4:3 | NTSC | 0 | 6 hr 19 mins + 53 mins Bonus Disc | English.
VH1 Classic Records/Eagle Vision/Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd, 2006/2009 (EREDV742GV). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
DVD 1:
1. Acrobat (Long Beach, 17/2/74)
2. Nothin’ To Lose (ABC's in Concert, 29/3/74)
3. Firehouse (ABC's in Concert, 29/3/74)
4. Black Diamond (ABC's in Concert, 29/3/74)
5. Interview (Mike Douglas Show, 29/4/74)
6. Firehouse (Mike Douglas Show, 29/4/74)
7. Deuce (Winterland, 31/1/75)
8. Strutter (Winterland, 31/1/75)
9. Got To Choose (Winterland, 31/1/75)
10. Hotter Than Hell (Winterland, 31/1/75)
11. Firehouse (Winterland, 31/1/75)
12. Watchin’ You (Winterland, 31/1/75)
13. Nothin’ To Lose (Winterland, 31/1/75)
14. Parasite (Winterland, 31/1/75)
15. 100,000 Years (Winterland, 31/1/75)
16. Black Diamond (Winterland, 31/1/75)
17. Cold Gin (Winterland, 31/1/75)
18. Let Me Go, Rock ‘N' Roll (Winterland, 31/1/75)
19. She (Midnight Special, 1/4/75)
20. Black Diamond (Midnight Special, 1/4/75)
21. C’Mon And Love Me (Promo Video, 1975)
22. Rock And Roll All Nite (Promo Video, 1975)
23. Documentary: Cadillac High School (Oct. 9-10, 1975)
24. Deuce (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
25. Strutter (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
26. C’Mon And Love Me (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
27. Hotter Than Hell (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
28. Firehouse (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
29. She (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
30. Parasite (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
31. Nothin’ To Lose (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
32. 100,000 Years (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
33. Black Diamond (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
34. Cold Gin (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
35. Rock And Roll All Nite (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
36. Let Me Go, Rock ‘N' Roll (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
DVD 2:
1. Interview (So It Goes, UK TV)
2. Black Diamond (So It Goes, UK TV)
3. Interview (The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, 29/10/79)
4. King Of The Night Time World (The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, 29/10/79)
5. Detroit Rock City (Budokan, 2/4/77)
6. Take Me (Budokan, 2/4/77)
7. Let Me Go, Rock ‘N' Roll (Budokan, 2/4/77)
8. Ladies Room (Budokan, 2/4/77)
9. Firehouse (Budokan, 2/4/77)
10. Makin’ Love (Budokan, 2/4/77)
11. I Want You (Budokan, 2/4/77)
12. Cold Gin (Budokan, 2/4/77)
13. Do You Love Me? (Budokan, 2/4/77)
14. Nothin’ To Lose (Budokan, 2/4/77)
15. God Of Thunder (Budokan, 2/4/77)
16. Rock And Roll All Nite (Budokan, 2/4/77)
17. Shout It Out Loud (Budokan, 2/4/77)
18. Beth (Budokan, 2/4/77)
19. Black Diamond (Budokan, 2/4/77)
20. Hard Luck Woman (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 28/5/77)
21. Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 28/5/77)
22. I Want You (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 28/5/77)
23. I Stole Your Love (Houston, 1977)
24. Take Me (Houston, 1977)
25. Ladies Room (Houston, 1977)
26. Firehouse (Houston, 1977)
27. Love Gun (Houston, 1977)
28. Hooligan (Houston, 1977)
29. Makin’ Love (Houston, 1977)
30. Christine Sixteen (Houston, 1977)
31. Shock Me (Houston, 1977)
32. I Want You (Houston, 1977)
33. Calling Dr. Love (Houston, 1977)
34. Shout It Out Loud (Houston, 1977)
35. God Of Thunder (Houston, 1977)
36. Rock'n'roll All Nite (Houston, 1977)
37. Detroit Rock City (Houston, 1977)
38. Beth (Houston, 1977)
39. Black Diamond (Houston, 1977)
DVD 3:
1. Deuce
2. Strutter
3. C'mon And Love Me
4. Hotter Than Hell
5. Firehouse
6. She
7. Ladies In Waiting
8. Nothin' To Lose
9. 100,000 Years
10. Black Diamond
Re-edited re-release of the first part of “The Ultimate KISS Collection” + "Live In Cobo Arena" bonus DVD by the legendary American Glam Rock/Hard Rock band.
Here it is everything you ever wanted in one box! Remastered and restored, “Kissology, Volume One” is the d..
€ 19.90
METALLICA “Ride The Lightning – Deluxe Edition” + “Creeping Death” /Ltd. Deluxe 3LP + Picture 12” EP + 6CD + DVD + Books + 3Poster + Download Card Box Set/
Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Album was released on July 27, 1984 through the independent record label Megaforce Records and was re-released on November 19, 1984 by Elektra Records. "Ride the Lightning" is the last Metallica album to credit former member, Dave Mustaine.
"Kill 'Em All" may have revitalized Heavy Metal's Underground, but "Ride The Lightning" was even more stunning, exhibiting staggering musical growth and boldly charting new directions that would affect Heavy Metal for years to come. Incredibly ambitious for a one-year-later sophomore effort, "Ride The Lightning" finds Metallica aggressively expanding their compositional technique and range of expression. Every track tries something new, and every musical experiment succeeds mightily. The lyrics push into new territory as well - more personal, more socially conscious, less Metal posturing. But the true heart of "Ride The Lightning" lies in its rich musical imagination. There are extended, progressive epics; tight, concise groove-rockers; thrashers that blow anything on "Kill 'Em All" out of the water, both in their urgency and the barest hints of melody that have been added to the choruses. “Ride The Lightning” retains the speed of “Kill 'Em All” on songs like "Trapped Under Ice" and "Fight Fire with Fire", but also contains the first of Metallica's longer, more intricate tracks, such as "Fade to Black" and the nearly 9-minute closing instrumental "The Call of Ktulu".
“Ride The Lightning” was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 5, 1987 and was most recently certified 5x Platinum on June 9, 2003. It was listed at number 3 on a list compiled by metal-rules.com of the “Top 100 Metal Albums of All Time” and #5 by IGN Music on the "Top 25 Metal Albums”.
"Ride The Lightning" effectively rewrote the rule book for a generation of Thrashers! If "Kill 'Em All" was the manifesto, "Ride The Lightning" was the revolution itself!!
Limited to 30 000 copies Deluxe numbered Box Set includes 3LPs, 12” Picture EP, 6CDs, DVD, big 72-page book with never-before-seen photos & essays, mini book with handwritten lyrics, 3 posters set, as well as individual download cards included with each vinyl.
Blackened Recordings, 1984/1985/2016 (BLCKND004RD-1). Made in USA. First press.
Tracklist:
"Ride The Lightning" LP (Remastered; Includes a Digital Download Card)
Side 1
1. Fight Fire With Fire 4:44
2. Ride The Lightning 6:36
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 5:09
4. Fade To Black 6:57
Side 2
1. Trapped Under Ice 4:03
2. Escape 4:23
3. Creeping Death 6:35
4. The Call Of Ktulu 8:52
"Live At The Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA - March 10th, 1985" 2LP (Previously Unreleased. Includes a Digital Download Card)
Side 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Live) 1:35
2. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 4:38
3. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:08
4. Phantom Lord (Live) 5:04
Side 2
1. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 3:34
2. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:29
3. No Remorse (Live) 6:23
Side 3
1. Fade To Black (Live)
2. Seek & Destroy (Live)
Side 4
1. Creeeping Death (Live)
2. Am I Evil? (Live)
3. Motorbreath (Live)
"Creeping Death" Picture 12" EP (Includes a Digital Download Card)
Side 1
1. Creeping Death 6:35
Side 2
1. Am I Evil? 7:49
2. Blitzkrieg 3:36
"Ride The Lightning" CD (Remastered)
1. Fight Fire With Fire 4:44
2. Ride The Lightning 6:36
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 5:09
4. Fade To Black 6:57
5. Trapped Under Ice 4:03
6. Escape 4:23
7. Creeping Death 6:35
8. The Call Of Ktulu 8:52
"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Metallica Interviews" CD (Previously Unreleased)
1. Metal Forces Magazine Interview With Lars 31:14
2. WUSC Cleveland Radio Interview With Cliff & Kirk 11:48
3. Metal Madness Interview With Lars 20:48
"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Demos & Rought Mixes From Lars' Vault" CD (Previously Unreleased)
1. Ride The Lightning [Studio Demo] 6:47
2. When Hell Freezes Over [Studio Demo] 8:41
3. Creeping Death [Studio Demo] 7:10
4. Fight Fire With Fire [Studio Demo] 5:01
5. Ride The Lightning [Garage Demo] 7:33
6. When Hell Freezes Over [Garage Demo] 9:21
7. Fight Fire With Fire [Garage Demo] 5:27
8. Ride The Lightning [Boom Box Demo] 7:43
9. Blitzkrieg [Rhythm Track Rough Mix] 3:38
10. Am I Evil? [Rhythm Track Rough Mix] 8:05
"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Live At Kabuki Theatre, San Francisco, CA - March 15th, 1985" CD (Previously Unreleased on CD)
1. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 3:44
2. Ride The Lightning (Live) 6:47
3. Phantom Lord (Live) 4:45
4. The Four Horsemen (Live) 6:00
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 1:39
6. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:15
7. No Remorse (Live) 6:14
8. Fade To Black (Live) 6:42
9. Creeping Death (Live) 5:32
10. Guitar Solo (Live) 2:47
11. Am I Evil? (Live) 3:33
12. Motorbreath (Live) 3:02
"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Live At Luceum Theatre, London, UK - December 20th, 1984" CD (“Phantom Lord,” “The Call Of Ktulu,” “Creeping Death” and “Guitar Solo” Previously Unreleased. All Other Songs Previously Unreleased on CD)
1. Phantom Lord (Live) 4:12
2. The Four Horsemen (Live) 6:28
3. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 4:15
4. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:31
5. No Remorse (Live) 6:07
6. The Call Of Ktulu (Live) 7:47
7. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:03
8. Whiplash (Live) 4:35
9. Creeping Death (Live) 5:14
10. Guitar Solo (Live) 1:22
11. Metal Militia (Live) 9:01
"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Live At Castle Donington, UK - August 17th, 1985" CD (Previously Unreleased on CD)
1. Creeping Death (Live) 5:52
2. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:07
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:42
4. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:57
5. Fade To Black (Live) 7:08
6. Seek & Destroy (Live) 6:59
7. Whiplash (Live) 4:30
8. Motorbreath (Live) 4:03
"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition DVD – Live At Metal Hammer Festival / Live At Day Of The Green / Interviews" DVD
"Live At Metal Hammer Festival In St.Goarshausen, Germany - September 14th, 1985" (Previously Unreleased, except “The Four Horsemen,” “Fade to Black” and “Seek & Destroy”)
1. Creeping Death (Live) 5:28
2. Ride The Lightning (Live) 6:49
3. Disposable Heroes (Live) 9:14
4. No Remorse (Live) 7:08
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 2:10
6. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:31
7. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:42
8. Fade To Black (Live) 7:12
9. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:04
10. Whiplash (Live) 5:33
11. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 4:19
12. Guitar Solo (Live) 2:28
13. Am I Evil? (Live) 3:36
14. Motorbreath (Live) 4:29
"Live At Day Of The Green At Oakland Stadium, Oakland, CA - August 31st, 1985" (Previously Unreleased, except “For Whom the Bell Tolls”)
15. Creeping Death (Live) 4:43
16. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:17
17. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:49
18. MTV News Interview With Lars & James 8:5
"Danish TV" (Previously Unreleased)
19. Lars' First Television Interview - Dr TV 1:08
20. Lars Interview Segment - Dr TV 0:58
Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Album was released on July 27, 1984 through the independent record label Megaforce Records and was re-released on November 19, 1984 by Elektra Records. "Ride the Lightning&..
€ 349.90
METALLICA “Kill ’Em All – Deluxe Edition” + “Jump In The Fire” /Ltd. Deluxe 3LP + Picture 12” EP + 5CD + DVD + Book + Patch + Download Cards Box Set/
Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The true birth of Thrash Metal! The album is acclaimed for combining the rawness and fast tempos of Speed Metal and Punk Rock with the technicality and sharpness of New Wave of British Heavy Metal, influenced by Diamond Head, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Black Flag and the Misfits, making it one of the earliest and most influential Thrash Metal albums ever recorded.
James Hetfield's highly technical rhythm guitar style drives most of the album, setting new standards of power, precision and stamina. But really, the rest of the band is just as dexterous, playing with tightly controlled fury even at the most ridiculously fast tempos. There are already several extended, multi-sectioned compositions foreshadowing the band's later progressive epics, though these are driven by adrenaline, not texture. A few tributes to Heavy Metal itself are a bit dated lyrically; like Diamond Head, the band's biggest influence, "Kill 'Em All"'s most effective tone is one of supernatural malevolence - as pure sound, the record is already straight from the pits of hell.
Ex-member Dave Mustaine co-wrote four of the original ten tracks, but the material all sounds of a piece. The band's musical ambition also grew rapidly, so today, "Kill 'Em All" sounds more like the foundation for greater things to come. But that doesn't take anything away from how fresh it sounded upon first release, and time hasn't dulled the giddy rush of excitement in these performances. Frightening, awe-inspiring, and absolutely relentless, "Kill 'Em All" is pure destructive power, executed with jaw-dropping levels of scientific precision!!
Since its release, it has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, having sold over 3000000 copies in the United States alone.
Limited to 30 000 copies Deluxe numbered Box Set includes 3LPs, 12” Pic EP, 5CDs, DVD, big 72-page book with never-before-seen photos & essays, embroidered patch with band logo, as well as individual download cards included with each vinyl.
Blackened Recordings, 1983/1984/2016 (BLCKND003RD-1). Made in USA. First press.
Tracklist:
“Kill ’Em All” LP (Remastered; Includes a Digital Download Card)
Side 1
1. Hit The Lights 4:17
2. The Four Horsemen 7:08
3. Motorbreath 3:03
4. Jump In The Fire 4:50
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth 3:27
6. Whiplash 4:06
Side 2
1. Phantom Lord 4:52
2. No Remorse 6:24
3. Seek & Destroy 6:50
4. Metal Militia 6:06
“Live At The Escape Balard, Paris, France - February 9th, 1984” 2LP (Previously Unreleased. Includes a Digital Download Card)
Side 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Live) 3:46
2. Hit The Lights (Live) 4:17
3. The Four Horsemen (Live) 7:26
4. Jump In The Fire (Live) 4:36
Side 2
1. Phantom Lord (Live) 5:02
2. No Remorse (Live) 6:25
3. Ride The Lightning (Live) 6:26
Side 4
1. Seek & Destroy (Live)
2. Metal Milita (Live)
“Jump In The Fire” Picture 12” EP (Includes a Digital Download Card)
Side 1
1. Jump In The Fire 4:41
Side 2
2. Seek & Destroy ("Live" At The Automatt) (Live) 7:02
3. Phantom Lord ("Live" At The Automatt) (Live) 4:52
“Kill ’Em All” CD (Remastered)
1. Hit The Lights 4:17
2. The Four Horsemen 7:08
3. Motorbreath 3:03
4. Jump In The Fire 4:39
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth 4:14
6. Whiplash 4:06
7. Phantom Lord 4:52
8. No Remorse 6:24
9. Seek & Destroy 6:50
10. Metal Militia 5:09
“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition – Interview & Radio Ids” CD (Previously Unreleased)
1. Metal Forces Magazine Interview With Lars 70:09
2. Radio IDs With Lars, James And Cliff From 1984 1:10
“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition – Rough Mixes From Lars’ Vault & The Whiplash EP Tracks” CD (Previously Unreleased, except “Jump In The Fire,” “Whiplash (Special Neckbrace Remix),” “Seek & Destroy (“Live” at The Automatt)” and “Phantom Lord (“Live” at The Automatt)”)
1. Motorbreath [Rough Mix] 3:13
2. Hit The Lights [Rough Mix] 4:21
3. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth [Rough Mix] 4:28
4. Seek & Destroy [Rough Mix] 6:56
5. Phantom Lord [Rough Mix] 5:04
6. Whiplash [Rough Mix] 4:15
7. The Four Horsemen [Rough Mix] 7:12
8. Seek & Destroy ["Not Live" From The Automatt] (Live) 6:59
9. Phantom Lord ["Not Live" From The Automatt] (Live) 4:49
10. Jump In The Fire (Live) 4:43
11. Whiplash [Special Neckbrace Remix] 4:10
12. Seek & Destroy ["Live" At The Automatt] (Live) 7:03
13. Phantom Lord ["Live" At The Automatt] (Live) 4:53
“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition – Live At J Bees Rock III, Middletown, NY – January 20th, 1984” CD (Previously Unreleased)
1. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:46
2. Jump In The Fire (Live) 5:14
3. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 5:32
4. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:13
5. Phantom Lord (Live) 5:21
6. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:47
7. Whiplash (Live) 6:35
“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition – Live At The Keystone, Palo Alto, CA – October 31st, 1983” CD (Previously Unreleased)
1. Hit The Lights (Live) 4:25
2. The Four Horsemen (Live) 7:29
3. Jump In The Fire (Live) 5:00
4. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 5:36
5. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:54
6. Phantom Lord (Live) 5:34
7. When Hell Freezes Over ("The Call Of Ktulu") (Live) 9:10
8. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:22
9. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 2:35
10. Whiplash (Live) 5:48
11. Creeping Death (Live) 7:48
12. Guitar Solo (instrumental; Live) 2:40
13. Metal Militia (Live) 7:45
“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition DVD – Live At The Metro, Chicago, IL – August 12th, 1983” DVD (Previously Unreleased, except “No Remorse” and “Metal Miltia”)
1. Hit The Lights (Live) 6:26
2. The Four Horsemen (Live) 7:55
3. Jump In The Fire (Live) 4:46
4. Phantom Lord (Live) 6:21
5. No Remorse (Live) 6:59
6. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 4:21
7. Whiplash (Live) 4:39
8. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:35
9. Guitar Solo (Live) 3:23
10. Metal Militia (Live) 8:21
Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The true birth of Thrash Metal! The album is acclaimed for combining the rawness and fast tempos of Speed Metal and Punk Rock with the technicality and sharpness of New Wave of B..
The second DVD by the legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
With so many Kiss compilations released over the years (with many containing very similar track listings), is it really necessary to release another one? In Kiss' case, you can never have enough! This collection will perk the interest of longtime fans, as contains the first ever DVD release of Kiss "Exposed", which was originally issued on video back in 1987. While the DVD does contain quite a few great live performances from back in the '70s, the cheesy dialogue and attempts at being funny fall flat. After a while, it gets a bit painful having to wade through the junk to get to the live clips. But this best-of is arguably the best and most thorough Kiss compilation assembled yet, as it spans from 1974 through 1982; all the expected classics are here, that makes the DVD so appealing. Will this be the last Kiss compilation to surface? Probably not, but you have to hand it to the kings of merchandising: it's a keeper!!
DVD 5 | Dolby Surround 5.1 & Dolby Digital 2.0 | NTSC | 0 | 4:3 | 90 min. approx. | English.
Eagle Vision/Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd., 2004. Russian bootleg.
Tracklist:
1. Introduction
2. Who Wants To Be Lonely (Video 86)
3. Caroling
4. Uh! All Night (Video 86)
5. Breakfast With Kiss
6. I Love It Loud (Live Rio De Janeiro 83)
7. Kiss Archive
8. Deuce (Live San Francisco 75)
9. Strutter (Live Detroit 76)
10. Ace Frehley Solo
11. Beth (Live Houston 77)
12. Detroit Rock City (Live Australia 80)
13. Kiss Fantasy
14. Taers Are Falling (Video 85)
15. Casting Call
16. Lick It Up (Video 83)
17. Fate Forms Kiss
18. All Hell's Breakin' Loose (Video 84)
19. Public Service Announcement
20. I Love It Loud (Video 82)
21. Makin It Louder
22. I Stole Your Love (Live Houston 77)
23. More Carols
24. Heavens On Fire (Video 84)
25. Its About Girls
26. Ladies Room (Live Houston 77)
27. The Paul Stanley Workout
28. Rock And Roll All Nite (Live Australia 80)
The second DVD by the legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
With so many Kiss compilations released over the years (with many containing very similar track listings), is it really necessary to release another one? In Kiss' case, you can never have enough! This collection will perk the interes..
€ 5.90
METALLICA “Through The Never” /Special Edition Slipcase 2DVD/
The first film-concert by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
2013 American IMAX thriller concert film featuring legendary American Thrash Metal band Metallica. "Through The Never" is a groundbreaking music-driven 3-D motion picture event. The film combines a spectacular never-before-seen live-performance by Metallica created exclusively for the film and a suspenseful narrative to produce a bracing, raw and visceral cinematic experience.
Emerging young star Dane DeHaan ("A Place Beyond the Pines", "Kill Your Darlings", "The Amazing Spider-Man" 2 & 3) portrays Trip, a young roadie sent on an urgent mission that turns into a surreal adventure, while Metallica performs its most iconic songs during a roaring live set in front of a sold-out arena. The film features the most elaborate live-performance stage ever built and was filmed with state-of-the-art 3-D photography captured using up to 24 cameras simultaneously.
The film title is derived from the song "Through the Never" off the self-titled 1991 album "Metallica".
Dolby Digital 5.1 | 16:9; 4:3 | PAL | 2 | Disc 1: 93 mins (film) + 30 mins (bonuses); Disc 2: 164 mins.
Blackened Recordings/Hit The Lights, Inc./Entertainment One Benelux, 2014 (S87901DVD). Made in Netherland. First press.
Tracklist:
DVD 1:
1. Introduction
2. The Ecstasy Of Gold
3. Creeping Death
4. For Whom The Bell Tolls
5. Fuel
6. Ride The Lightning
7. One
8. The Memory Remains
9. Wherever I My Roam
10. Cyanide
11. ... And Justice For All
12. Master Of Puppets
13. Battery
14. Nothing Else Matters
15. Enter Sandman
16. Hit The Lights
17. Orion
- Metallica Through teh Never Feature Film
- Theatrical Trailer
- Master Of Puppets Music Video
- EPK - Cast & Crew Interviews
- Interviews with the Sound & Music Team
DVD 2:
- Making of Metallica Through The Never Documentary
- Mill Valley Film Festival O&A With Metallica, Dane DeHaan & Director Nimrod Antal
- Orion Festival 2013 Film Tent Highlights with Lars Ulrich
The first film-concert by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
2013 American IMAX thriller concert film featuring legendary American Thrash Metal band Metallica. "Through The Never" is a groundbreaking music-driven 3-D motion picture event. The film combines a spectacular never-befor..
€ 16.90
SCORPIONS “Unbreakable: One Night In Vienna” /DVD; Live/
Amazing show in Vienna, from Unbreakable World Tour 2004, by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
DVD features live concert, Rockumentary and video clip.
Dolby Digital 5.1; 2:0| PAL 4:3 | All | German, English, Spanish | 160 min. approx.
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany), 2005. Bootleg.
Tracklist:
1. New Generation
2. Love 'em Or Leave 'em
3. Bad Boys Running Wild
4. The Zoo
5. Deep And Dark
6. Coast To Coast
7. Holiday
8. Through My Eyes
9. Blackout
10. Blood Too Hot
11. Big City Nights
12. Still Loving You
13. Wind Of Change
14. Rock You Like A Hurricane
Amazing show in Vienna, from Unbreakable World Tour 2004, by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
DVD features live concert, Rockumentary and video clip.
Dolby Digital 5.1; 2:0| PAL 4:3 | All | German, English, Spanish | 160 min. approx.
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany), 2005..
The second “best of” compilation album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Rare laminate cover edition.
Arteton/RCA/BMG, 1984/1991 (NL74517). Unofficial release. Made in USSR. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side1
1. Top Of The Bill 03:22
2. They Need A Million 04:47
3. Longing For Fire 02:42
4. Catch Your Train 03:32
5. Speedy's Coming 03:21
6. Crying Days 04:36
Side 2
7. All Night Long 02:55
8. This Is My Song 04:07
9. Sun In My Hand 04:20
10. We'll Burn The Sky 08:16
The second “best of” compilation album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Rare laminate cover edition.
Arteton/RCA/BMG, 1984/1991 (NL74517). Unofficial release. Made in USSR. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX+.
Tracklist:
Side1
1. Top Of The Bill 03:22
2. They Ne..
First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album by the former lead guitarist and vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album featured Anton Fig on drums, which later performed session work on the Kiss albums "Dynasty" and "Unmasked", as well as become a member of Ace Frehley’s band Frehley’s Comet. Fig along with Will Lee, who played bass on three tracks on the album, became permanent members of Paul Shaffer’s band on "Late Night" with David Letterman and "Late Show" with David Letterman.
Of the four Kiss solo albums released simultaneously in 1978, the best of the bunch is guitarist Ace Frehley's. Similar in approach to Paul Stanley's album, Frehley did not stray far from the expected heavy Kiss sound (like Gene Simmons and Peter Criss did with their releases), but Ace was equipped with better compositions than Stanley.
Frehley proved once and for all that he was not simply a backup musician to Kiss head honchos Simmons and Stanley. All of the tracks are strong, such as the venomous opener, "Rip It Out", as well as a few tracks that confirm how Frehley was indulging in alcohol and drugs a bit too much by the late '70s ("Snow Blind", "Ozone", and "Wiped Out"). You'll also find many underrated compositions ("Speedin' Back to My Baby", "What's on Your Mind?", "I'm in Need of Love"), a gorgeous instrumental ("Fractured Mirror"), and the Top 20 hit single "New York Groove". Unfortunately, when Ace left Kiss in 1982 (eventually forming Frehley's Comet), he never came close to topping this solid and inspired 1978 solo outing.
Casablanca/Lilith Ltd., 1978/2006 (LR114LPP). Manufactured in EU. 180g Picture Disc.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Rip It Out 3:40
2. Speedin' Back To My Baby 3:37
3. Snow Blind 3:55
4. Ozone 4:40
5. What's On Your Mind? 3:27
Side Two
6. New York Groove 3:03
7. I'm In Need Of Love 4:37
8. Wiped-Out 4:13
9. Fractured Mirror 5:26
First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album by the former lead guitarist and vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album featured Anton Fig on drums, which late..
First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album by the bassist and co-vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978.
Although he is the bass player in Kiss, Simmons played mainly electric and acoustic guitars on the album, leaving the bass duties to Neil Jason. The album features guest appearances from well-known musicians, including Aerosmith's Joe Perry, Bob Seger, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, Donna Summer and Cher. Though unknown at the time, backing vocalist Katey Sagal would go on to a successful television career.
Most Kiss fans associate Gene Simmons with the band's hardest-rocking compositions; after all, he's responsible for such heavies as "Watchin' You", "Calling Dr. Love", "Larger Than Life" and "Goin' Blind". So many Kiss fans must have been surprised when they heard this Gene's diverse solo album, with songs that contained choirs and string arrangements, plus elements of Beatles pop, '70s Funk/Disco and feel-good Rock & Roll. Granted, there are a few heavy rockers (such as the single "Radioactive", "Burning Up With Fever" and "See You in Your Dreams"), but Simmons was always a closet Beatles fan, as evidenced by "See You Tonite", "Always Near You", "Man of 1,000 Faces" and "Mr. Make Believe".
Simmons re-recorded "See You in Your Dreams" because he reportedly was not happy with the way it was recorded on "Rock and Roll Over". The only real misstep is a preposterously embarrassing cover of the Disney classic "When You Wish Upon a Star" (complete with Disney-esque sound effects/music). Simmons said that he covered "When You Wish Upon a Star" because he related to the song and was a fan of Disney movies. But Simmons made sure that the top artists of the day lent a hand (Aerosmith's Joe Perry, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, Donna Summer, Cher, Bob Seger, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Helen Reddy, and Janis Ian), which makes Gene's solo album an unpredictable yet ultimately enjoyable release.
The album reached #22 on the US Billboard album chart, making it the highest-placing of all the four Kiss solos of 1978. It was certified Platinum on October 2, 1978, having shipped 1000000 copies.
Casablanca/Lilith Ltd., 1978/2006 (LR113LPP). Manufactured in EU. 180g Picture Disc.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Radioactive 3:51
2. Burning Up With Fever 4:22
3. See You Tonite 2:28
4. Tunnel Of Love 3:53
5. True Confessions 3:30
Side Two
6. Living In Sin 3:51
7. Always Near You / Nowhere To Hide 4:14
8. Man Of 1,000 Faces 3:17
9. Mr. Make Believe 4:02
10. See You In Your Dreams 2:49
11. When You Wish Upon A Star 2:43
First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album by the bassist and co-vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978.
Although he is the bass player in Kiss, Simmons played main..
First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album by the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. It is the only album of the four Kiss solo albums to feature all original songs, as Simmons, Criss and Frehley each recorded one cover song on their albums.
Paul Stanley's 1978 solo album was the most Kiss-like of the four, sounding more like an official band release rather than a solo outing. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing - Stanley had become a seasoned Hard Rock songwriter by this point, churning out some of Kiss' best material ("Love Gun", "Detroit Rock City", "I Want You" etc.), and wisely stuck to his winning formula on Paul Stanley. With the help of studio musicians, as well as guitarist Bob Kulick (who was almost an original member of Kiss, and brother of future Kiss replacement guitarist Bruce) and Rod Stewart/Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, Stanley's album is on par with Ace Frehley's as far as consistency is concerned. A couple of epic compositions (by Kiss standards) are highlights: "Tonight You Belong to Me" and "Take Me Away (Together as One)", as are the more straightforward tracks "Ain't Quite Right", "Wouldn't You Like to Know Me?", "It's Alright" and "Goodbye".
While his other Kiss bandmates took more chances with their solo records (with varying results), Stanley's album is more or less what a new Kiss album released in 1978 would have sounded like!
The album reached #40 on the US Billboard album chart. It was generally regarded as the second best of the solo albums, following Frehley's.
Casablanca/Lilith Ltd., 1978/2006 (LR116LPP). Manufactured in EU. 180g Picture Disc.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Tonight You Belong To Me 4:40
2. Move On 3:11
3. Ain't Quite Right 3:35
4. Wouldn't You Like To Know Me? 3:18
5. Take Me Away (Together As One) 5:34
6. It's Alright 3:34
Side Two
7. Hold Me, Touch Me (Think Of Me When We're Apart) 3:40
8. Love In Chains 3:33
9. Goodbye 4:09
First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album by the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. It is the only album of the four Kiss solo albums..
First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album the drummer of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album was produced by Vini Poncia, who went on to produce the Kiss albums "Dynasty" (1979) and "Unmasked" (1980). Criss covered "Tossin' and Turnin'", which was a #1 hit for Bobby Lewis in the U.S. during the summer of 1961. The song was subsequently covered by Kiss on their 1979 tour. Much of the material on the album was originally written in 1971 for Criss's pre-Kiss band Lips.
At the peak of their popularity in 1978, Kiss decided to maximize their sales potential and exploit their loyal audience by having each member release a solo record on the same day. Instead of sending sales through the roof, it had the unexpected effect of stopping their momentum cold. It wasn't because the market was flooded with Kiss product - although it certainly was, since they released nine albums, including two double-live records and a compilation, in the course of four years - it was because the albums were, for the most part, terrible. Peter Criss' effort was one of the most undistinguished of the bunch, lacking hooks on the Pop-Metal rockers or the power ballads, as well as personality throughout. Even Kiss fans will have a hard time making their way through this record, or any of the other solo albums.
The album was the lowest charting of all the Kiss solo albums of 1978, reaching #43 on the US Billboard album chart. Of the four solo albums, "Peter Criss" was the only album to have two singles released from it: "Don't You Let Me Down" and "You Matter to Me".
Casablanca/Lilith Ltd., 1978/2006 (LR115LPP). Manufactured in EU. 180g Picture Disc.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. I'm Gonna Love You 3:19
2. You Matter To Me 3:17
3. Tossin' And Turnin' 4:01
4. Don't You Let Me Down 3:43
5. That's The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes 3:01
Side Two
6. Easy Thing 3:54
7. Rock Me, Baby 2:53
8. Kiss The Girld Goodbye 2:46
9. Hooked On Rock 'n' Roll 3:37
10. I Can't Stop The Rain 4:26
First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album the drummer of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album was produced by Vini Poncia, who went on to produce the Kiss albums &..
The second re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica's first new material in over five years arrived after a flurry of non-musical activity that included a much-publicized spat over Internet file sharing, the departure of bassist Jason Newsted, and a lengthy stay in rehab for James Hetfield that suspended the recording of a new album indefinitely. "St. Anger" is often recognized for being a radical musical departure from Metallica's earlier work; it features a Heavy Metal style, raw production, and no guitar solos.
It was the band's last album released through Elektra, thus marking the end of the longest timespan between studio albums from Metallica, with nearly six years between the release of "Reload" and this album. The album marks the final collaboration between Metallica and producer Bob Rock, whose relationship began with the band's fifth studio album, 1991's "Metallica". It's also the first Metallica album since "Master Of Puppets" that does not feature long-time bassist Jason Newsted. Newsted left the band prior to the initial sessions for the album, leaving Rock to temporarily take his place until a permanent replacement could be found. It is also the first album since "...And Justice For All" to have a title track. Recording of the album initially started on April 23, 2001, but was postponed indefinitely when rhythm guitarist and singer James Hetfield entered rehab for "alcoholism and other addictions". Hetfield returned to the fold in late 2001. Still without a bass player, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and their newly sober frontman recruited longtime producer Bob Rock to man Newsted's spot, and creation of the album commenced in May 2002.
"St. Anger" arrived a year later as a punishing, unflinching document of internal struggle, taking listeners inside the bruised yet vital body of Metallica, but ultimately revealing the alternately torturous and defiant demons that wrestle inside Hetfield's brain. This album is exactly what Metallica needed to make at this point in its career, after clawing its way to the top of the metal scrap heap, reeducating a generation of bands, and popularizing its genre beyond anyone's expectations. "St. Anger" looks inward with a hard eye, and while it finds some grinning demons in that pit, it unearths some of the sickest grooves of Metallica's 20-plus-year lifespan.
"St. Anger" debuted at the top of sales charts in 30 countries, including the US Billboard 200. Upon its release, it met mixed critical reviews and has since gained less favorable reception. In 2004, the album's lead single, "St. Anger", won a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance". The album was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.
Blackened Recordings/Universal International Music B.V., 2003/2015 (BLCKND016-1). Made in EU. 180 gram gatefold 2LP.
Tracklist:
SIDE 1
1. Frantic 5:50
2. St. Anger 7:21
3. Some Kind Of Monster 8:25
SIDE 2
4. Dirty Window 5:24
5. Invisible Kid 8:30
6. My World 5:45
SIDE 3
1. Shoot Me Again 7:10
2. Sweet Amber 5:27
3. The Unnamed Feeling 7:08
The second re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica's first new material in over five years arrived after a flurry of non-musical activity that included a much-publicized spat over Internet file sharing, the departure of bassist ..
€ 44.90
METALLICA “The $5.98 E.P. - Garage Days Re-Revisited” /Ltd. 12" EP/
First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consists entirely of covers of late-70's and early 80's New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands and Hardcore / Punk music, rehearsed in Lars Ulrich's soundproofed garage and then recorded in Los Angeles over the course of six days. It is the band's first recording to feature its new bassist Jason Newsted, and also the band's first release following the death of second bassist Cliff Burton.
With Metallica scheduled to play the 1987 Monsters Of Rock Festival at Castle Donington, the band's UK label Vertigo Records suggested them to release an Extended Play album for the situation. Songwriting attempts with new bassist Jason Newsted only resulted in a demo for "Blackened", and frontman James Hetfield broke his arm skateboarding, so the band resorted to recording covers. This is reminiscent to how the European "Creeping Death" single had led to two B-sides that were cover songs, labeled "Garage Days Revisited". Newsted used his construction experience to install soundproofing on Lars Ulrich's garage in El Cerrito, California, where the band would rehearse.
Five-tracks covers EP seemed to confirm that not only was everything back on track after the death of Cliff Burton, but that despite their impending fame, they were still very much in tune with the grubby Metal and Punk scenes that spawned them. You might reasonably argue that the entire NWOBHM nostalgia industry grew from this one record, as these spiky, loose-limbed assaults on songs by Diamond Head, Holocaust and Budgie were most fans’ introduction to those bands’ oeuvres. Of the three, Diamond Head’s "Helpless" remains the highlight, while Newsted’s thunderous intro to Budgie’s "Crash Course In Brain Surgery" is still amongst the most joyous noises you will ever hear. No wonder the fans took to him so readily. Meanwhile, Metallica’s ferocious take on Killing Joke’s "The Wait" (not included on the EP’s originally UK release) is an eerie joy and, most famously, their gleeful decimation of the Misfits’ "Last Caress/Green Hell" proudly muddied the waters between Punk and Metal and, ultimately, must have bought Glenn Danzig at least one new house. After "Last Caress/Green Hell" has ended, there are a few seconds of Metallica covering, deliberately out of key, the intro to Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills", then it's faded out (Iron Maiden responded to this in 1992 on the B-Side to "Be Quick Or Be Dead").
Yes, the whole thing has been remastered and sounds great, but this was never an exercise in sonic perfection: instead, crank it up and enjoy the sound of one of Metal’s greatest ever bands saluting their heroes and kicking out the jams!!
Limited Edition remastered Orange Translucent 180g vinyl.
Blackened Recordings/Universal Music BV., 1987/2018 (BLCKND036R-1C). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Helpless (Diamond Head cover) 6:38
2. The Small Hours (Holocaust cover) 6:39
Side Two
1. The Wait (Killing Joke cover) 4:52
2. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (Budgie cover) 3:08
3. Last Caress/Green Hell (Misfits cover) 3:30 Hidden track: "Run To The Hills" (Opening section / Iron Maiden cover)
First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consi..
€ 29.90
METALLICA "One" /Ltd. Special Edition Red CD Single/
Special Japanese Promo-edition of the third single by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It was also released as the third and final single from their fourth album "...And Justice For All". It is one of the band's most popular songs and has remained a permanent live staple since the release of the album, making this the most played song from the album "...And Justice for All". Like "Fade to Black" and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)", the song starts off slow and clean, but as the song goes on, becomes heavier and faster, leading up to a tapping solo by Kirk Hammett and a dual guitar section by Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield.
"One" was written in November 1987 by Metallica's principal composers James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. The song's theme and lyrics are based on Dalton Trumbo's 1939 novel "Johnny Got His Gun", telling the tale of a soldier who is hit by a land mine and loses his limbs, eyes, ears and mouth. His mind functions perfectly, however, leaving him trapped inside his own body (which could also be described as a special form of locked-in syndrome). Trumbo directed the movie adaptation in 1971, from which the footage for the "One" music video is taken.
"One" is a favorite of many Metallica fans, and thus is a fixture of the band's live performances. When played live, the song is usually played with guitars tuned down by one semitone (a permanent fixture of their studio and live work since the post Metallica era, save for "Death Magnetic" in the case of the former) and is preceded by pyrotechnics and the same sounds of war such as machine guns, and bombs exploding as heard on the recorded version. The song also features heavy strobe lighting during the heavier half of the song, namely before the Hammett solo.
"One" was band's first Top 40 hit single, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rare original 1989 Japanese CBS Sony 5-track limited edition CD single with RED coloured playing surface. Includes a version of Budgie's “Breadfan”, live concert recordings of “For Whom The Bell Tolls” and “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)” plus the original demo of the title track. Picture sleeve complete with fold-out lyric insert.
No doubts, this is one of the most rare Metal CDs in the world!!!
CBS/Sony Group Inc., 1989 (23DP 5438). Made in Japan. Includes Japanese insert; without OBI. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX+.
Tracklist:
1. One 7:24
2. Breadfan (Budgie cover) 5:44
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls (live) 4:48
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (live) 6:07
5. One (Demo) 7:04 Total playing time: 31:09 min.
Special Japanese Promo-edition of the third single by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It was also released as the third and final single from their fourth album "...And Justice For All". It is one of the band's most popular songs and has remained a permanent live staple sinc..
The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The band's first album in a decade and a half to not be produced by Dieter Dierks and is widely considered to be the last "classic" Scorpions album. It was the last studio album to feature the "Lovedrive" - era lineup, with bassist Francis Buchholz leaving the band in January 1992.
After the release of "Savage Amusement" in 1988, the Scorpions expressed disdain toward the album, feeling that it was too polished when compared to their other work. Their longtime producer, Dieter Dierks, was replaced with well-known Rock producer Keith Olsen, who would produce "Crazy World" and assist in making it one of the Scorpions' greatest recordings. Their music had certainly changed since "Savage Amusement", sounding a little bit heavier and less glamorous. But even with the Metal sound, the songs remain melodic and catchy. The power ballads on the album, "Wind of Change" and "Send Me an Angel", are arguably two of the band's greatest slow numbers, boasting soothing harmony and lyrics.
"Crazy World" peaked at number 21 on Billboard 200 Chart in 1991. The song "Wind of Change" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, and "Send Me an Angel" reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the UK, it remains the only Scorpions album to attain Silver certification (60,000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in November 1991. In the United States, it is the band's second best-selling album to 1984's "Love At First Sting", and their last one to be certified at least Gold by the RIAA.
"Crazy World" remains the Scorpions' finest '90s album and is sure to please its listeners!
PolyGram Records Inc./Mercury, 1990 (846 908-2). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.
Tracklist:
1. Tease Me Please Me 04:46
2. Don't Believe Her 04:56
3. To Be With You In Heaven 04:51
4. Wind Of Change 05:13
5. Restless Nights 05:48
6. Lust Or Love 04:23
7. Kicks After Six 03:50
8. Hit Between 04:34
9. Money And Fame 05:08
10. Crazy World 05:09
11. Send Me An Angel 04:33 Total playing time: 53:13 min.
The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The band's first album in a decade and a half to not be produced by Dieter Dierks and is widely considered to be the last "classic" Scorpions album. It was the last studio album to feature the &qu..
The 20th full-length studio album by legendary American Glam Rock/Hard Rock band.
Released on October 9, 2012 through Universal Music Enterprises and featuring the full-throttle, autobiographical rocking lead single “Hell Or Hallelujah”, “Monster” represents KISS’ nod to the music that first inspired them to pick up their guitars and flame-throwers and don makeup to entertain millions. The band goes back to their own beginnings. There are no symphony orchestras, boy choirs, keyboards, outside producers or songwriters on this album.
The straight-ahead Rock’n’Roll album features collaborations among all four members including co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons and longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer.
Produced by Paul Stanley as was its 2009 predecessor “Sonic Boom”, “Monster” finds KISS at the top of their game, and that’s really saying something, considering their illustrious, 40-plus year history which includes 28 U.S. Gold albums, the most Gold records for any American Rock band, 40 million sales in the U.S., and totals exceeding 100 million worldwide! This is a real band effort!!
Special Deluxe Edition with 3D lenticular cover.
Kiss Records/Simstan Music, Ltd./Universal Music Company/UMe, 2012 (3715020 / 0602537150205). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Hell Or Hallelujah 04:07
2. Wall Of Sound 02:56
3. Freak 03:35
4. Back To The Stone Age 03:01
5. Shout Mercy 04:04
6. Long Way Down 03:51
7. Eat Your Heart Out 04:06
8. The Devil Is Me 03:41
9. Outta This World 04:29
10. All For The Love Of Rock & Roll 03:22
11. Take Me Down Below 03:25
12. Last Chance 03:06 Total playing time: 43:43 min.
The 20th full-length studio album by legendary American Glam Rock/Hard Rock band.
Released on October 9, 2012 through Universal Music Enterprises and featuring the full-throttle, autobiographical rocking lead single “Hell Or Hallelujah”, “Monster” represents KISS’ nod ..
Remastered re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam Metal/Hard Rock band.
“Creatures Of The Night” represented a conscious effort by KISS to return to the Hard Rock style that had helped them achieve commercial success with "Destroyer" and "Love Gun". Their Pop-oriented albums "Dynasty" and "Unmasked" had started a decline in popularity that reached Rock bottom with 1981's "Music from The Elder". By 1982, KISS knew it needed to deliver on their earlier 1980–81 promise of a heavy record.
“Creatures Of The Night” was the band's last for Casablanca Records, the only label for which KISS had recorded up to that point. The album was dedicated to the memory of Casablanca founder and early KISS supporter Neil Bogart, who had died of cancer during the recording sessions. It is also the band's last album recorded with Ace Frehley credited as an official member and their first album with Vinnie Vincent as the initially-uncredited lead guitarist (Vincent would later be credited but not featured on the cover of the 1985 reissue of the album). It was also KISS' last album to feature the band with their trademark makeup until "Psycho Circus" was released.
The first key ingredient was songwriter/guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who was soon to replace Ace Frehley as the band's new lead guitarist. Though Frehley did not play on the album, his face was still featured on the album cover for contractual and commercial reasons. Frehley had been pushing the band to do a heavy Rock record since "Dynasty", and by the time of "Creatures Of The Night" he was fully disillusioned with the band, and that combined with alcoholism and a prescription medicine dependency (begun after a car wreck) led to his leaving the band during the recording sessions. On the tour, Vincent was introduced with his Egyptian Ankh make-up, designed in a hurry by Paul Stanley. In 1985, KISS re-released the album in their non-make-up state with a cover featuring Gene Simmons, Stanley, Eric Carr and then-current guitarist Bruce Kulick (even though Kulick did not play on the album). Vinnie Vincent had long since departed the band (being twice fired) by 1985.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Creatures Of The Night" would not attain Gold status until 1994. The album would receive critical recognition with both Kerrang! and Guitar World magazines placing the album at #5 on their lists of best hard rock albums in 1982. Carr noted in an interview that "Creatures Of The Night" is his favorite KISS record that he played on. Simmons and Stanley, who have generally been dismissive of the band's post-1977 albums, considered "Creatures Of The Night" to be one of their stronger efforts.
"Creatures Of The Night" was certified Gold by the RIAA on May 9, 1994. It also was certified Gold in Brazil in 1983, for sales of 100 000 copies.
"Creatures Of The Night" was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1982/1997/2014 (378 645-2). Made in EU. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Creatures Of The Night 4:03
2. Saint And Sinner 4:49
3. Keep Me Comin' 3:55
4. Rock And Roll Hell 4:12
5. Danger 3:56
6. I Love It Loud 4:15
7. I Still Love You 6:06
8. Killer 3:19
9. War Machine 4:13 Total playing time: 39:05 min.
Remastered re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam Metal/Hard Rock band.
“Creatures Of The Night” represented a conscious effort by KISS to return to the Hard Rock style that had helped them achieve commercial success with "Destroyer"..
Remixed re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
In anticipation of the 35th anniversary of the release of "Destroyer", producer Bob Ezrin approached Simmons and Stanley about doing a remix and re-release of the original album. With their approval, Ezrin acquired the original 16-track analog master tapes and had them digitally transferred for remixing. In addition to re-equalizing elements of each song, Ezrin also added in some parts of tracks that had been omitted from the original mix.
These include some additional vocals on "Detroit Rock City" and "Beth", and the substitution of a guitar solo by Frehley on "Sweet Pain" for the one from the original that had been performed by Wagner (a version of "Sweet Pain" with Frehley's solo was included as track 6, while the original version with Wagner's solo is appended as a "bonus" track at the end of the new CD). Ezrin also used digital manipulation to fix an incorrect lyric (changing "down 95" to "doin' 95") on "Detroit Rock City". The resulting album, titled "Destroyer: Resurrected", was released on August 21, 2012. It featured Ken Kelly's original cover artwork prior to alteration by Casablanca for the 1976 release.
"Destroyer: Resurrected" returned to the Billboard charts, debuting at #11 the week after its re-release.
Each track sounds crisper, clearer and louder, which are always welcome qualities when you’re listening to a classic album of the likes of "Destroyer"!
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
In 1989, Kerrang! Magazine listed “Destroyer” at No. 36 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". In 2003, it was ranked No. 489 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In 2006, it was placed at No. 60 on Guitar World Magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Albums of All Time. The album was also featured in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
The Island Def Jam Music Group/Universal Music Distribution, 2012 (0602537136889).). Made in EU. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Detroit Rock City 5:15
2. King Of The Night Time World 3:19
3. God Of Thunder 4:13
4. Great Expectations 4:22
5. Flaming Youth 2:57
6. Sweet Pain (Ace Frehley solo) 3:19
7. Shout It Out Loud 2:48
8. Beth 2:46
9. Do You Love Me? 3:32 Untitled track:
10. Rock And Roll Party 1:24 Bonus track:
11. Sweet Pain (original guitar solo) 3:18 Total playing time: 37:13 min.
Remixed re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
In anticipation of the 35th anniversary of the release of "Destroyer", producer Bob Ezrin approached Simmons and Stanley about doing a remix and re-release of the original album. Wi..
Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
After attaining modest commercial success with their first three studio albums, KISS achieved a commercial breakthrough with the 1975 concert album "Alive!". It was the first album by the band to be certified Gold. The success of "Alive!", which spent 110 weeks on the charts, benefited not only the struggling band but also their cash-strapped label Casablanca Records. KISS signed a new contract with Casablanca in late 1975, partly because the label had been very supportive from the start of the band's career. The contract was for two albums, an indication that Casablanca was unsure if the group could duplicate the accomplishments of "Alive!".
“Destroyer” is the first KISS album to prominently feature outside musicians, such as members of the New York Philharmonic. One musician not credited was Dick Wagner, from Alice Cooper's band, replacing Ace Frehley on the track "Sweet Pain". Wagner also played the acoustic guitar found on the song "Beth".
“Destroyer” was the third successive KISS album to reach the top 40 in the US, as well as the first to chart in Germany and New Zealand. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 22, 1976, and Platinum on November 11 of the same year. It was the first KISS album to achieve Platinum status. The album marked a departure from the raw sound of the band's first three albums. The success of "Alive!" and "Destroyer" enabled the band to embark on their first tour of Europe.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
In 1989, Kerrang! Magazine listed “Destroyer” at No. 36 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". In 2003, it was ranked No. 489 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In 2006, it was placed at No. 60 on Guitar World Magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Albums of All Time. The album was also featured in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
“Destroyer” was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version. Track 10 is not mentioned in the release tracklist.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1976/1997/2014 (378 644-4). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.
Tracklist:
1. Detroit Rock City 5:17
2. King Of The Night Time World 3:19
3. God Of Thunder 4:13
4. Great Expectations 4:24
5. Flaming Youth 2:59
6. Sweet Pain 3:20
7. Shout It Out Loud 2:49
8. Beth 2:45
9. Do You Love Me? 4:57 Untitled track:
10. Rock And Roll Party 1:25 Total playing time: 35:29 min.
Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
After attaining modest commercial success with their first three studio albums, KISS achieved a commercial breakthrough with the 1975 concert album "Alive!". It was the first alb..
Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Dressed To Kill” was produced by Casablanca Records president Neil Bogart, as the label's financial situation at the time did not permit the hiring of a professional producer. Possibly due to the short length of the album, original vinyl versions had long pauses between each track to create the illusion that the sides were longer than they were. Each side ran just 15 minutes, and some of the song times were listed incorrectly on the vinyl versions. For example, "Two Timer" was listed at 2:59 and "Ladies in Waiting" was listed at 2:47.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
“Dressed To Kill” peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard 200 album chart in the US and was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 28, 1977. "C'mon and Love Me" and "Rock and Roll All Nite" were released as singles but failed to rise up the charts. A live version of "Rock and Roll All Nite" from "Alive!", issued as a single later that year, reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Dressed To Kill” was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, A PolyGram Company, 1975/1997/2014 (378 645-7). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.
Tracklist:
1. Room Service 2:59
2. Two Timer 2:47
3. Ladies In Waiting 2:35
4. Getaway 2:43
5. Rock Bottom 3:54
6. C'mon And Love Me 2:57
7. Anything For My Baby 2:35
8. She 4:08
9. Love Her All I Can 2:40
10. Rock And Roll All Nite 2:49 Total playing time: 30:07 min.
Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Dressed To Kill” was produced by Casablanca Records president Neil Bogart, as the label's financial situation at the time did not permit the hiring of a professional produc..
Remastered re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Disco/Hard Rock band.
It was the first time that the four original members of KISS did not all appear together for the entire album. In later interviews, the band admitted they started listening to outsiders about what direction the music should go in around the time of "Dynasty". Stanley's "I Was Made for Lovin' You" was an attempt to cash in on the popularity of Disco music. It was one of the band's most successful singles, peaking at #11 on the American singles chart. "I Was Made for Lovin' You" was KISS' first songwriting collaboration with Desmond Child, who showed up later on "Animalize", "Asylum", "Crazy Nights", "Smashes, Thrashes & Hits" and "Hot In The Shade". Frehley said in various interviews that KISS was becoming a youth-oriented band with children attending their concerts with parents.
"Dynasty" restored the band to commercial prominence, reaching #9 on the US Billboard album chart. It was certified Platinum in USA, Netherlads and double-Platinum in Canada. It was the last high-charting album by KISS for several years.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Dynasty" was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1979/1997/2014 (378 646-5). Made in EU. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. I Was Made For Lovin' You 4:30
2. 2.000 Man 4:55
3. Sure Know Something 4:01
4. Dirty Livin' 4:27
5. Charisma 4:25
6. Magic Touch 4:42
7. Hard Times 3:31
8. X-Ray Eyes 3:46
9. Save Your Love 4:40 Total playing time: 38:57 min.
Remastered re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Disco/Hard Rock band.
It was the first time that the four original members of KISS did not all appear together for the entire album. In later interviews, the band admitted they started listening to outsi..
Remastered re-release of the fifteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Hot In The Shade” is the first KISS full-length studio album since 1981's "Music From The Elder" to feature lead vocals from someone other than Paul Stanley or Gene Simmons, with drummer Eric Carr singing lead on "Little Caesar". It is also the final KISS album to feature Carr in its entirety before his death in November 1991. Just like its predecessor album, "Crazy Nights", "Hot In The Shade" also features keyboards and synthesizers. The album is one of the band's longest, with a running time of nearly an hour and contains the most songs of any KISS studio album with 15.
“Hot In The Shade” showcases a more straight ahead Hard Rock sound after the keyboard-centered Pop Metal in "Crazy Nights" and even flirts with Speed Metal in "Boomerang". "Little Caesar" was Eric Carr's first lead vocal on an original song, although he had previously sung lead on a re-recorded version of "Beth" on the compilation album "Smashes, Thrashes & Hits".
“Hot In The Shade” was certified Gold on December 20, 1989 by the RIAA and has sold over 800 000 copies since its release.
Its most successful single, "Forever", reached #8 on the Billboard charts, the band's highest charting single in the US since "Beth", 13 years earlier.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
KISS Organization, Ltd./Vertigo/Phonogram Records, a PolyGram Records Inc., 1989/1997/2014 (842 107-2). Made in EU. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Rise To It 3:48
2. Betrayed 3:38
3. Hide Your Heart 4:25
4. Prisoner Of Love 3:52
5. Read My Body 4:38
6. Loves A Slap InThe Face 4:04
7. Forever 3:52
8. Silver Spoon 4:08
9. Cadillac Dreams 3:44
10. King Of Hearts 4:26
11. The Street Giveth And The Street Taketh Away 3:34
12. You Love Me To Hate You 4:00
13. Somewhere Between (Heaven And Hell) 3:52
14. Little Caesar 3:08
15. Boomerang 3:30 Total playing time: 58:39 min.
Remastered re-release of the fifteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Hot In The Shade” is the first KISS full-length studio album since 1981's "Music From The Elder" to feature lead vocals from someone other than Paul Stanley or Gene ..
Remastered re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
“Hotter Than Hell” was certified Gold on June 23, 1977, having shipped 500 000 copies. The album was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version. It peaked on the Billboard 200 charts at No. 100 without the benefit of a hit single.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, A PolyGram Company, 1974/1997/2014 (378 640-6). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.
Tracklist:
1. Got To Choose 3:54
2. Parasite 3:01
3. Goin' Blind 3:36
4. Hotter Than Hell 3:31
5. Let Me Go, Rock 'N' Roll 2:14
6. All The Way 3:18
7. Watchin' You 3:43
8. Mainline 3:50
9. Comin' Home 2:37
10. Strange Ways 3:18 Total playing time: 33:04 min.
Remastered re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America..
Re-release of the second compilation album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Killers” was released only outside the US, but quickly became available as an import. Of the album's twelve songs, four were new compositions recorded specifically for it: "I'm a Legend Tonight", "Down on Your Knees", "Nowhere to Run" and "Partners in Crime". These new songs were recorded at the behest of Phonogram Records, in response to the commercial failure of 1981's "Music From The Elder".
Numerous outside songwriters and session musicians were employed for the writing and recording of the four new songs on "Killers", as well as the subsequent album, "Creatures Of The Night". Songwriter and musician Mikel Japp, who co-wrote three songs on Paul Stanley's 1978 solo album, co-wrote "Down on Your Knees" with Stanley and Bryan Adams. Adam Mitchell, another outside songwriter, was brought in by producer Michael James Jackson.
Despite being pictured on the album's cover art (from the photo session for "Music From The Elder"), lead guitarist and co-founder Ace Frehley did not participate at all in the production of "Killers". He had essentially ended his active involvement with KISS in late 1981, although he would not officially leave the band until the end of 1982, after the release of "Creatures Of The Night". His replacement for the "Killers" sessions was Bob Kulick, who had previously substituted for Frehley on a handful of studio tracks on 1977's "Alive II"; however, whereas Kulick had been asked to mimic Frehley's playing style when recording for "Alive II", he was permitted to employ his own techniques for "Killers". The four new songs were considered a "primer" for KISS' next release, while some fans have indicated that fan club memos at the time listed Frehley as "temporarily out of action", possibly due to a car accident or something similar, and originally listed Vinnie Vincent as a temporary replacement for Frehley.
Due to the large volume of KISS live albums and greatest hits albums already available domestically, Phonogram decided to issue the "Killers" outside the US. The album sold in moderate numbers, reaching its highest chart position of #6 in Norway. It peaked at #21 and #27 in Australia and Japan, respectively. In Sweden and the UK, it reached #41 and #42, respectively. None of the singles released from the album charted in any country. Also, due to the shape of the S in their band logo, there were two covers: one with the standard "S", and a more European friendly version with a "backwards"-Z shape.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
Mercury Records/Phonogram Records, a PolyGram Company, 1982/1997/2014 (512 758-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. I'm A Legend Tonight 3:55
2. Down On Your Knees 3:27
3. Cold Gin 4:19
4. Love Gun 3:17
5. Shout It Out Loud 2:37
6. Sure Know Something 3:59
7. Nowhere To Run 4:31
8. Partners In Crime 3:45
9. Detroit Rock City 3:57
10. God Of Thunder 4:12
11. I Was Made For Loving You 4:19
12. Rock And Roll All Nite (Live Version) 3:58 Total playing time: 46:16 min.
Re-release of the second compilation album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Killers” was released only outside the US, but quickly became available as an import. Of the album's twelve songs, four were new compositions recorded specifically for it: "I'm a L..
Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
Much of the material on the album was written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as members of their pre-KISS band Wicked Lester. With the exception of "Kissin' Time", all of the material for "Kiss" was written before the band entered the studio. Some of the songs were written during Wicked Lester's brief existence, while "Firehouse" was written by Paul Stanley, when he was attending the High School of Music & Art in New York City.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
Despite the band's promoting and touring, "Kiss" sold approximately 75 000 copies after its initial release without the presence of a hit single. It was certified Gold on June 8, 1977, having shipped 500 000 copies. The album was re-released in 1997 (along with most of KISS' earlier albums) in a remastered version.
Gene Simmons has said that the 1974 self-titled is his favorite KISS album.
Heavyweight 180g vinyl comes with MP3 download voucher.
Casablanca Records/Mercury Records, A Universal Music Company, 1974/2014 (0602537658244). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.
Tracklist:
1. Strutter 3:10
2. Nothin' To Lose 3:27
3. Firehouse 3:17
4. Cold Gin 4:22
5. Let Me Know 2:58
6. Kissin' Time (Bobby Rydell cover) 3:52
7. Deuce 3:06
8. Love Theme From Kiss 2:24
9. 100.000 Years 3:22
10. Black Diamond 5:13 Total playing time: 35:11 min.
Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
Much of the material on the album was written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as members of their pre-KISS band Wicked Lester. With the exception of "Kissin' Time", all of t..
Remastered re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
Before "Love Gun" was completed, a Gallup poll indicated that KISS was the most popular band in the United States, beating Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and the Eagles. “Love Gun” was released on June 30, 1977. Casablanca Records and FilmWorks shipped 1 000 000 copies of the album on this date.
It was bands first album to feature a lead vocal performance from Ace Frehley, making it the first KISS album to feature lead vocal performances from all four band members. It was also the last studio album to feature Peter Criss on every song, as he was replaced by session drummer Anton Fig for all but one song on 1979's "Dynasty". "Love Gun" was certified Platinum on June 30, 1977.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Love Gun" was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1977/1997/2014 (378 644-7). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.
Tracklist:
1. I Stole Your Love 3:04
2. Christine Sixteen 3:14
3. Got Love For Sale 3:27
4. Shock Me 3:46
5. Tomorrow And Tonight 3:38
6. Love Gun 3:18
7. Hooligan 2:59
8. Almost Human 2:47
9. Plaster Caster 3:28
10. Then She Kissed Me (The Crystals cover) 3:02 Total playing time: 32:43 min.
Remastered re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
Before "Love Gun" was completed, a Gallup poll indicated that KISS was the most popular band in the United States, beating Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and the Eagles. “Love Gun&..
Re-release of the fourth live album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
On August 9, 1995, the band performed on MTV Unplugged. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons contacted former members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley and invited them to participate. It marked the only time the original lineup performed publicly without their trademark makeup, and was also the only time Frehley and Criss shared a stage with Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick. It was the first time Singer had part of a lead vocal on an album (shared with Criss on "Nothin' to Lose"). Fan reaction to Criss and Frehley at the show was so positive that, in 1996, the original lineup of KISS reunited, with all four original members together for the first time since 1979.
It is the first live album by the band that is not part of the "Alive" series.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
MTV Neworks/Kiss Organization Ltd./PolyGram Records, Inc., 1996/2014 (532 291-2). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.
Tracklist:
1. Comin' Home 2:21
2. Plaster Caster 3:17
3. Goin' Blind 3:37
4. Do You Love Me 3:13
5. Domino 3:46
6. Sure Know Something 4:14
7. A World Without Heroes 2:57
8. Rock Bottom 3:20
9. See You Tonight 2:26
10. I Still Love You 6:09
11. Every Time I Look At You 4:43
12. 2,000 Man 5:12
13. Beth 2:50
14. Nothin' To Lose 3:42
15. Rock And Roll All Nite 4:20 Total playing time: 56:07 min.
Re-release of the fourth live album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
On August 9, 1995, the band performed on MTV Unplugged. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons contacted former members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley and invited them to participate. It marked the only time the original lineup perf..
Remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Music From The Elder” marked a substantial departure from band's previous output, "Unmasked", with its epic concept and orchestral elements: its sales were so poor that Kiss did not embark on a supporting tour for the first time in its eight-year history, opting instead to make a handful of promotional appearances. In an effort to return to their Hard Rock roots, KISS began recording music more akin to the Hard Rock style that launched them to popularity in the mid-1970s. But at the same time, Simmons, Stanley, and creative manager Bill Aucoin felt that just returning to a harder sound was not enough. They believed that only a bold, artistic statement would regenerate public interest in KISS. To that end, they enlisted producer Bob Ezrin to work with the band, who, in turn, employed members from the American Symphony Orchestra and St. Robert's Choir to record tracks for the album. Ezrin had worked with the band before, producing their hit 1976 album "Destroyer". He had also co-produced Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album "The Wall". Simmons, Stanley, and Aucoin felt that Ezrin could help bring their ambitions to fruition. Most participants in the album's recording admit that it was a major misstep for KISS. Ezrin, despite his recent success with the even more ambitious "Wall" album, admitted that his judgments concerning "Music From The Elder" were clouded due in large part to a cocaine addiction at the time. Stanley and Simmons admit that they were "delusional" concerning the project, while Frehley has stated that he felt that it was not a good idea to begin with.
"Music From The Elder" was the first album with drummer Eric Carr and the last album to feature Ace Frehley, until their 1996 reunion Alive Worldwide Tour, apart from appearing on the cover of the compilation album "Killers" and the next album, "Creatures Of The Night", as well as a handful of promotional appearances with the band until late 1982.
Despite the general negative feelings towards this album, it has garnered some occasional praise in recent years. In 2011, the American website Guitar World mentioned the album among their "50 Great Albums Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary" in 2011, while the Brazilian Roadie Crew Magazine did likewise in a list of "The 81 Greatest Albums of 1981". Later, in 2017, Roadie Crew rank it among their "Greatest 40 Concept Albums Ever" at #22. In 2016, Classic Rock Magazine ranked the album among a list of "The 20 Most Underrated Classic Rock Albums Ever". In 2018, the French edition of the Rock Hard Magazine included it in the Volume 2 of its "Ideal Metaltheque", in the concept albums category. There are rumours that "The Elder" has sold around 500 000 copies, however, this has yet to be substantiated by any official audit, and has not been certified Gold as of 2018.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Music From The Elder" was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1981/1997/2014 (378 641-0). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.
Tracklist:
1. Fanfare 1:21
2. Just A Boy 2:25
3. Odyssey 5:36
4. Only You 4:17
5. Under The Rose 4:51
6. Dark Light 4:18
7. A World Without Heroes 2:40
8. The Oath 4:31
9. Mr. Blackwell 4:52
10. Escape From The Island 2:52
11. I 5:03 Total playing time: 42:46 min.
Remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Music From The Elder” marked a substantial departure from band's previous output, "Unmasked", with its epic concept and orchestral elements: its sales were so poo..
Remastered re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Rock And Roll Over” was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band. Criss' vocals are featured on the tracks "Baby Driver" and "Hard Luck Woman". Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, after Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead.
Although "Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", it did become another top 20 single for KISS. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple. This is the first Kiss album to not feature a writing credit from Ace Frehley.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Rock And Roll Over" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in USA by RIAA for 1 000 000 copies sold.
“Rock And Roll Over” was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1976/1997/2014 (378 8115). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.
Tracklist:
1. I Want You 3:04
2. Take Me 2:56
3. Calling Dr. Love 3:44
4. Ladies Room 3:27
5. Baby Driver 3:40
6. Love 'Em And Leave 'Em 3:47
7. Mr. Speed 3:18
8. See You In Your Dreams 2:34
9. Hard Luck Woman 3:34
10. Makin' Love 3:14 Total playing time: 30:44 min.
Remastered re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Rock And Roll Over” was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-lin..
Remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Pop Rock band.
“Unmasked” features substantial songwriting contributions from Vini Poncia, who had previously been Ringo Starr's post-Beatles songwriting partner. The album marked the first time KISS had used the contributions of outside songwriters to such a large extent, as all tracks except two of the Frehley contributions, "Talk to Me" and "Two Sides of the Coin", were written or co-written by someone outside the band. Despite being credited, Peter Criss had no involvement with the recording of the album; Anton Fig played all the drums uncredited. The band filmed a promotional video for "Shandi" with Criss. It was the last time he appeared with KISS until he performed with them at a "Kiss Convention" on June 17, 1995. Criss was fired from the band in May 1980 due to his erratic behavior.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Unmasked" went on sale on May 20, 1980 through Casablanca Records and reached number 35 on the Billboard 200, the worst position for the band since "Hotter Than Hell" (1974). The album got a Gold certification from the RIAA two months after its launch, although it was the first KISS album not to obtain the certification of Platinum since "Destroyer" (1976). Meanwhile, in Europe and Oceania, KISS maintained its popularity; "Unmasked" topped the charts in Norway and New Zealand, and reached the top 5 in Australia, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. The band decided to take a break from the U.S., and Kiss played in Australia, England, New Zealand, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, and Italy.
"Unmasked" was re-released in 1997 in a remastered version.
KISS Catalog, Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company, 1980/1997/2014 (378 646-6). Made in EU. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Is That You? (Gerard McMahon cover) 3:58
2. Shandi 3:36
3. Talk To Me 4:02
4. Naked City 3:52
5. What Makes The World Go 'Round 4:15
6. Tomorrow 3:17
7. Two Sides Of The Coin 3:16
8. She's So European 3:32
9. Easy As It Seems 3:25
10. Torpedo Girl 3:45
11. You're All That I Want 3:05 Total playing time: 40:03 min.
Remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Pop Rock band.
“Unmasked” features substantial songwriting contributions from Vini Poncia, who had previously been Ringo Starr's post-Beatles songwriting partner. The album marked the firs..
A collaboration full-length studio album between Rock singer-songwriter Lou Reed and legendary Heavy/Thrash Metal band Metallica, with the project name LULU.
The conception of the project began in 2009 when both Metallica and Lou Reed performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 25th Anniversary Concert. It is inspired by German expressionist writer Frank Wedekind’s plays “Earth Spirit” and “Pandora’s Box”, which tell the story of a young abused dancer’s life and relationships, and are now collectively known as the Lulu plays. Since their publication in the early 1900s, the plays have been the inspiration for a silent film (“Pandora’s Box”, 1929), an opera, and countless other creative endeavors. The plays challenged the sexual and moral standards of their day and have remained highly controversial. Originally the lyrics and musical landscape for “Lulu” were sketched out by Lou for a theatrical production in Berlin. After Lou performed with Metallica at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts in New York in 2009 they all knew they wanted to make more music together. The Lulu project began in May 2011 at HQ studios in Northern California, with Lou’s lyrics as the starting point.Sister Ray Enterprises Inc./We're Only In It For The Music/Universal Music/Vertigo, 2011 (602527815978). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
CD 1:
1. Brandenburg Gate 4:19
2. The View 5:17
3. Pumping Blood 7:24
4. Mistress Dread 6:51
5. Iced Honey 4:36
6. Cheat On Me 11:26 Playing time: 40:04 min.
CD 2:
1. Frustration 8:34
2. Little Dog 8:01
3. Dragon 11:08
4. Junior Dad 19:29 Playing time: 47:16 min.
A collaboration full-length studio album between Rock singer-songwriter Lou Reed and legendary Heavy/Thrash Metal band Metallica, with the project name LULU.
The conception of the project began in 2009 when both Metallica and Lou Reed performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 25th Anniversa..
The ninth full-length album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Album was released on September 12, 2008 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's first album to feature bassist Robert Trujillo and the first to be produced by Rick Rubin (Slayer’s producer), making this Metallica's first album since “...And Justice for All” (1988) that was not produced by Bob Rock.
“Death Magnetic” features very long, technical guitar solos from both Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield, marking a return to the band's Thrash Metal roots. “Death Magnetic” also the band's first album released through Warner Bros. Records, although they still remain with Warner Music Group, which also owns their previous label, Elektra Records. Outside of North America, they are distributed through Universal Music Group as they remain signed to Vertigo Records in the United Kingdom. The album is also the band's fifth consecutive studio album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States, making Metallica the first band ever to do so.
Band logo and album title on a clear sticker stuck to the front of the case. The front of the booklet does not have the band name/logo or title printed on it.
Universal International Music B.V., 2008 (00602517840201). Made in Europe. Pressed in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. That Was Just Your Life 7:08
2. The End Of The Line 7:52
3. Broken, Beat & Scarred 6:25
4. The Day That Never Comes 7:56
5. All Nightmare Long 7:57
6. Cyanide 6:39
7. The Unforgiven III 7:46
8. The Judas Kiss 8:00
9. Suicide & Redemption 9:57
10. My Apocalypse 5:01 Total playing time: 74:48 min.
The ninth full-length album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Album was released on September 12, 2008 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's first album to feature bassist Robert Trujillo and the first to be produced by Rick Rubin (Slayer’s producer), making this Metallic..
The third full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
“Master Of Puppets” marks the last Metallica album with bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a bus accident while touring to promote the album.
Even though "Master Of Puppets" didn't take as gigantic a leap forward as "Ride The Lightning", it was the band's greatest achievement, hailed as a masterpiece by critics far outside Heavy Metal's core audience. It was also a substantial hit, reaching the Top 30 and selling three million copies despite absolutely nonexistent airplay.
Instead of a radical reinvention, "Master Of Puppets" is a refinement of past innovations. In fact, it's possible to compare "Ride The Lightning" and "Master Of Puppets" song for song and note striking similarities between corresponding track positions on each record. Though it isn't as startling as "Ride The Lightning", "Master Of Puppets" feels more unified, both thematically and musically. Everything about it feels blown up to epic proportions, and the band feels more in control of its direction. The arrangements are thick and muscular, and the material varies enough in texture and tempo to hold interest through all its twists and turns.
Some critics have called "Master Of Puppets" the best Heavy Metal album ever recorded; if it isn't, it certainly comes close. The album reached #29 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart and was the band's first Gold record for sales of over 500,000 copies. This was done without any radio airplay or the release of a music video. The album eventually was certified 6 x Platinum by the RIAA.
The album is considered a classic Thrash Metal album by fans, critics and the band members themselves, and is considered to be one of the most influential Heavy Metal albums of all time!!
Phonogram/Vertigo, 1986/1989/2005 (838 141-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Battery 5:10
2. Master Of Puppets 8:38
3. The Thing That Should Not Be 6:32
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) 6:28
5. Disposable Heroes 8:14
6. Leper Messiah 5:38
7. Orion 8:12
8. Damage, Inc. 5:08 Total playing time: 54:49 min.
The third full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
“Master Of Puppets” marks the last Metallica album with bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a bus accident while touring to promote the album.
Even though "Master Of Puppets" didn't take as gigantic..
The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica’s eponymous album, better known as "The Black Album".
Released on August 13, 1991, “Metallica” was a departure from the Thrash Metal style of Metallica's previous four albums and saw the band moving towards a more commercial Heavy Metal sound. Many fans consider the album the initial turning point in their music, where "old" and "new" Metallica are distinguished from one another.
"The Black Album" is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed records of all time, with global sales of over 35 million, and contains a series of unrelenting singles, "Enter Sandman", "The Unforgiven", "Nothing Else Matters", "Wherever I May Roam", and "Sad But True". It debuted at number one in ten countries and spent four consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200, making it Metallica's first album to top the album charts. "Metallica" is the band's best-selling album to date, with over 16 million copies sold in the United States. It is one of the best-selling albums worldwide, and also one of the best-selling albums in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan tracking began. Up to 2012, the album was certified 16× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2020, the album was ranked number 235 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. In December 2019, "Metallica" became the fourth release in American history to enter the 550-week milestone on the Billboard 200. It also became the second longest-charting traditional title in history, and the second to spend 550 weeks on the album charts.
Metallica/Vertigo, 1991 (510 022-2). Made in Germany. Re-press.
Tracklist:
1. Enter Sandman 5:29
2. Sad But True 5:24
3. Holier Than Thou 3:47
4. The Unforgiven 6:26
5. Wherever I May Roam 6:42
6. Don't Tread On Me 3:59
7. Through The Never 4:01
8. Nothing Else Matters 6:29
9. Of Wolf And Man 4:16
10. The God That Failed 5:05
11. My Friend Of Misery 6:47
12. The Struggle Within 3:51 Total playing time: 62:39 min.
The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica’s eponymous album, better known as "The Black Album".
Released on August 13, 1991, “Metallica” was a departure from the Thrash Metal style of Metallica's previous four albums..
The second live album by legendary American Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Metallica plays with The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra!
It was recorded on April 21–22, 1999 at The Berkeley Community Theatre. This is the final Metallica album to feature Jason Newsted as bassist.
"S&M" contains performances of Metallica songs with additional symphonic accompaniment, which was composed by Michael Kamen, who also conducted the orchestra during the concert. The idea to combine Heavy Metal with an epic classical approach, as James Hetfield has stated repeatedly, was an idea of Cliff Burton. Burton’s love of Classical Music, especially of Johann Sebastian Bach, can be traced back to many instrumental parts and melodic characteristics in Metallica’s songwriting including songs from "Ride The Lightning" and "Master Of Puppets". The other inspiration was Deep Purple's 1969 "Concerto For Group And Orchestra". Purple revived their hybrid musical performance in 1999's "Live At The Royal Albert Hall" after being notified that Metallica were doing their earlier that year.
In addition to songs from previous albums spanning "Ride The Lightning" through "Reload", there are two new compositions: "No Leaf Clover" and "- Human"!
"S&M" sold 300000 units in the first week of release, and went on to sell a total of 2.5 million copies. As of 2003, the album has been certified 5x Platinum.
2CD completed with 32 pages booklet!
Metallica/Vertigo, 1999/2005 (542 216-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
CD 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold 2:30
2. The Call Of The Ktulu 9:34
3. Master Of Puppets 8:54
4. Of Wolf And Man 4:18
5. The Thing That Should Not Be 7:26
6. Fuel 4:35
7. The Memory Remains 4:42
8. No Leaf Clover 5:43
9. Hero Of The Day 4:44
10. Devil's Dance 5:26
11. Bleeding Me 9:01 Playing time: 67:00 min.
CD 2
1. Nothing Else Matters 6:47
2. Until It Sleeps 4:29
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 4:52
4. - Human 4:19
5. Wherever I May Roam 7:01
6. Outlaw Torn 9:58
7. Sad But True 5:46
8. One 7:53
9. Enter Sandman 7:39
10. Battery 7:24 Playing time: 66:15 min.
The second live album by legendary American Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Metallica plays with The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra!
It was recorded on April 21–22, 1999 at The Berkeley Community Theatre. This is the final Metallica album to feature Jason Newsted as bassist.
"S&M" ..
The second live album by legendary American Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Metallica plays with The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra!
It was recorded on April 21–22, 1999 at The Berkeley Community Theatre. This is the final Metallica album to feature Jason Newsted as bassist.
"S&M" contains performances of Metallica songs with additional symphonic accompaniment, which was composed by Michael Kamen, who also conducted the orchestra during the concert. The idea to combine Heavy Metal with an epic classical approach, as James Hetfield has stated repeatedly, was an idea of Cliff Burton. Burton’s love of Classical Music, especially of Johann Sebastian Bach, can be traced back to many instrumental parts and melodic characteristics in Metallica’s songwriting including songs from "Ride The Lightning" and "Master Of Puppets". The other inspiration was Deep Purple's 1969 "Concerto For Group And Orchestra". Purple revived their hybrid musical performance in 1999's "Live At The Royal Albert Hall" after being notified that Metallica were doing their earlier that year.
In addition to songs from previous albums spanning "Ride The Lightning" through "Reload", there are two new compositions: "No Leaf Clover" and "- Human"!
"S&M" sold 300000 units in the first week of release, and went on to sell a total of 2.5 million copies. As of 2003, the album has been certified 5x Platinum.
2CD completed with 32 pages booklet!
Metallica/Vertigo, 1999/2005 (546 797-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
CD 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold 2:30
2. The Call Of The Ktulu 9:34
3. Master Of Puppets 8:54
4. Of Wolf And Man 4:18
5. The Thing That Should Not Be 7:26
6. Fuel 4:35
7. The Memory Remains 4:42
8. No Leaf Clover 5:43
9. Hero Of The Day 4:44
10. Devil's Dance 5:26
11. Bleeding Me 9:01 Playing time: 67:00 min.
CD 2
1. Nothing Else Matters 6:47
2. Until It Sleeps 4:29
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 4:52
4. - Human 4:19
5. Wherever I May Roam 7:01
6. Outlaw Torn 9:58
7. Sad But True 5:46
8. One 7:53
9. Enter Sandman 7:39
10. Battery 7:24 Playing time: 66:15 min.
Total playing time: 133:15 min.
The second live album by legendary American Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Metallica plays with The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra!
It was recorded on April 21–22, 1999 at The Berkeley Community Theatre. This is the final Metallica album to feature Jason Newsted as bassist.
"S&M" ..
The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited” EP, which was his first recorded work with Metallica). It's also the last Metallica album with producer Flemming Rasmussen.
Metallica's previous studio album, "Master Of Puppets" (1986), was their last under their contract with the record label Music for Nations. Manager Peter Mensch wanted them to sign with British record distributor Phonogram Records. Phonogram manager Martin Hooker offered them "well over £1 million, which at that time was the biggest deal we'd ever offered anyone". His explanation was that the final figure for combined British and European sales of all three Metallica albums was more than 1.5 million copies.
"...And Justice For All" marked the band's gear-shift from Underground heroes to the major league. Containing the band's first Top 40 Single, the horror-filled "One", the album's hard-hitting lyrics and darkly intense feel delighted their ever-growing fanbase, reaching number six on the Billboard chart.
After years of refusing to release music videos, Metallica released its first for "One". The video was controversial among fans, who had valued the band's apparent opposition to MTV and other forms of mainstream music. Slant Magazine ranked it number 48 on their list of the "100 Greatest Music Videos", saying that Metallica "evoke a revolution of the soul far more devastating than that presented in the original text". The guitar solo was ranked number seven in Guitar World's compilation of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" of all time. Additionally, website Noisecreep classed the song ninth among the "10 Best '80s Metal Songs".
The album was acclaimed by music critics for its depth and complexity, although its dry mix and nearly inaudible bass guitar were criticized. It was included in The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop critics' poll of the year's best albums, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1989, controversially losing out to Jethro Tull in the ill-fated Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental category. The Single "One" earned Metallica their first Grammy Award in 1990 (and the first ever in the Best Metal Performance category).
Although Metallica's music was considered unappealing for mainstream radio, "...And Justice For All" was highly successful in the US. It became Metallica's best-selling album upon release, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200, where it charted for 83 weeks. More than 8 000 000 copies have been sold in the United States since 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales. It was certified Platinum nine weeks after it was released in stores, and 1.7 million copies were sold in the US by the end of 1988. Since its release, the album has scanned more than 8 million copies in the US. It was certified 8× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping eight million copies in the U.S. With this album, Metallica received substantial media exposure, becoming a multi-Platinum act by 1990.
"...And Justice For All" achieved similar chart success outside the United States. It topped the charts in Finland, peaked within the top 5 on the charts in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and remained on the UK chart for six weeks. The album managed to peak in the top 10 on the Norwegian and Swiss album charts. "...And Justice For All" received a three times Platinum certification from Music Canada for shipping 300 000 copies, a Platinum certification from IFPI Finland for having a shipment of little over 50 000 copies, and was certified Gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments of 250 000 copies. It was awarded Gold by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013 for shipping 100 000 copies in the UK. "...And Justice For All" was surpassed commercially by the band's following album, "Metallica" (1991).
The album was ranked at number nine on IGN's "Top 25 Metal Albums". Guitar World lists it 12th on the "100 Greatest Guitar Albums" from a 2006 reader poll, and lists all of its tracks on "The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time". Kerrang! listed the album at number 42 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". Martin Popoff ranks it at number 19 in his book The Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time, the fourth highest ranked Metallica album on the list. It is featured in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. In 2017, it was ranked 21st on Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
Phonogram/Vertigo, 1988/2005 (836062-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Blackened 6:40
2. ...And Justice For All 9:44
3. Eye Of The Beholder 6:25
4. One 7:24
5. The Shortest Straw 6:35
6. Harvester Of Sorrow 5:42
7. The Frayed Ends Of Sanity 7:40
8. To Live Is To Die 9:48
9. Dyers Eve 5:12 Total playing time: 65:29 min.
The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisi..
Japanese edition of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited” EP, which was his first recorded work with Metallica). It's also the last Metallica album with producer Flemming Rasmussen.
Metallica's previous studio album, "Master Of Puppets" (1986), was their last under their contract with the record label Music for Nations. Manager Peter Mensch wanted them to sign with British record distributor Phonogram Records. Phonogram manager Martin Hooker offered them "well over £1 million, which at that time was the biggest deal we'd ever offered anyone". His explanation was that the final figure for combined British and European sales of all three Metallica albums was more than 1.5 million copies.
"...And Justice For All" marked the band's gear-shift from Underground heroes to the major league. Containing the band's first Top 40 Single, the horror-filled "One", the album's hard-hitting lyrics and darkly intense feel delighted their ever-growing fanbase, reaching number six on the Billboard chart.
After years of refusing to release music videos, Metallica released its first for "One". The video was controversial among fans, who had valued the band's apparent opposition to MTV and other forms of mainstream music. Slant Magazine ranked it number 48 on their list of the "100 Greatest Music Videos", saying that Metallica "evoke a revolution of the soul far more devastating than that presented in the original text". The guitar solo was ranked number seven in Guitar World's compilation of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" of all time. Additionally, website Noisecreep classed the song ninth among the "10 Best '80s Metal Songs".
The album was acclaimed by music critics for its depth and complexity, although its dry mix and nearly inaudible bass guitar were criticized. It was included in The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop critics' poll of the year's best albums, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1989, controversially losing out to Jethro Tull in the ill-fated Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental category. The Single "One" earned Metallica their first Grammy Award in 1990 (and the first ever in the Best Metal Performance category).
Although Metallica's music was considered unappealing for mainstream radio, "...And Justice For All" was highly successful in the US. It became Metallica's best-selling album upon release, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200, where it charted for 83 weeks. More than 8 000 000 copies have been sold in the United States since 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales. It was certified Platinum nine weeks after it was released in stores, and 1.7 million copies were sold in the US by the end of 1988. Since its release, the album has scanned more than 8 million copies in the US. It was certified 8× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping eight million copies in the U.S. With this album, Metallica received substantial media exposure, becoming a multi-Platinum act by 1990.
"...And Justice For All" achieved similar chart success outside the United States. It topped the charts in Finland, peaked within the top 5 on the charts in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and remained on the UK chart for six weeks. The album managed to peak in the top 10 on the Norwegian and Swiss album charts. "...And Justice For All" received a three times Platinum certification from Music Canada for shipping 300 000 copies, a Platinum certification from IFPI Finland for having a shipment of little over 50 000 copies, and was certified Gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments of 250 000 copies. It was awarded Gold by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013 for shipping 100 000 copies in the UK. "...And Justice For All" was surpassed commercially by the band's following album, "Metallica" (1991).
The album was ranked at number nine on IGN's "Top 25 Metal Albums". Guitar World lists it 12th on the "100 Greatest Guitar Albums" from a 2006 reader poll, and lists all of its tracks on "The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time". Kerrang! listed the album at number 42 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". Martin Popoff ranks it at number 19 in his book The Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time, the fourth highest ranked Metallica album on the list. It is featured in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. In 2017, it was ranked 21st on Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
CBS/Sony Group Inc., 1988 (25DP 5178). Made in Japan. Second press. Without OBI. Used: M/M.
Tracklist:
1. Blackened 6:40
2. ...And Justice For All 9:44
3. Eye Of The Beholder 6:25
4. One 7:24
5. The Shortest Straw 6:35
6. Harvester Of Sorrow 5:42
7. The Frayed Ends Of Sanity 7:40
8. To Live Is To Die 9:48
9. Dyers Eve 5:12
10. The Prince (Japanese Edition bonus track) 4:26 Total playing time: 69:58 min.
Japanese edition of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E.P.: G..
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METALLICA “Hardwired… To Self-Destruct” /2CD Digipack/
The tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Like "Death Magnetic", Metallica’s latest, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", is an attempt to revisit their early days. The only difference is that this time they sound like they’re actually trying, and maybe even having a bit of fun. It is band's first studio album in eight years following, marking the longest gap between two studio albums in the band's career. It is also their first studio album not to feature songwriting credits from lead guitarist Kirk Hammett since he joined the band in 1983. Allegedly, this is due to the guitarist losing an iPhone filled with riffs just prior to recording -- and he's also diminished in terms of solos, leaving an album as a showcase for Metallica's musical constructions. Moreover, its band’s first studio album released through their own label, Blackened.
Sprawling over two discs when it could have fit onto one (an aesthetic choice certainly meant to evoke memories of 1988's double LP "...And Justice for All"), "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" does indeed rage, roaring out the gate with a title track where James Hetfield bellows "We're so f**ked/S**k out of luck". That palpable desperation recalls the free-floating angst that fueled Metallica's '80s, but "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" doesn't find the quartet scrambling to sound as ferocious as they did during their heyday. Often, they do unleash the fury - "Moth into Flame" gallops forward in a manner reminiscent of "Battery" - but there's no denying that Metallica are an older band now, either incapable or uninterested in maintaining that intensity over the course of a full double album. When they slow down, it's not exclusively to churn and brood. "Murder One", a salute to departed Motörhead leader Lemmy, may belong in that category, but "Am I Savage?" teeters between ominous dirge and intricate transitions, while "Dream No More" has a backbeat that nearly swings. "ManUNKind" also has a bit of buried Funk in its rhythms and that, along with the preponderance of complicated suites, is a clue that "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" is primarily the work of Hetfield and Lars Ulrich…
Make no mistake - "Hardwired..." is easily Metallica’s best album since 1991’s landmark self-titled LP. Still, the band couldn't return at a better time...
The album was Metallica's sixth consecutive studio album to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 291 000 album-equivalent units in its first week, of which 282,000 were pure album sales. The remaining 9 000 units comprised 34 000 song purchases and 9.3 million streams. It was the third-largest debut of the year in the US on pure sales. The album slipped to number 3 on the Billboard 200 in its second week, selling 75,000 units, including 71 000 copies. "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" was the best selling Heavy Metal album of 2016 in the US and seventh overall, with 516 000 copies sold by the end of December. It became the highest selling debut of the year in Germany with more than 200 000 copies shipped in its first week, earning a Platinum Certification. "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" had the biggest opening week of 2016 in Australia with 26 000 copies sold, debuting at number one on the ARIA chart. Overall, the album was number one in 57 countries, entered the top three in 75 nations and the top five in 105 countries. On April 12, 2017, the album went Platinum. The album has sold over three million copies worldwide.
Blackened Recordings Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 2016 (00602557156263). Made in Austria. First press.
Tracklist:
CD 1
1. Hardwired 3:09
2. Atlas, Rise! 6:28
3. Now That We're Dead 6:59
4. Moth Into Flame 5:50
5. Dream No More 6:29
6. Halo On Fire 8:15
CD 2
1. Confusion 6:43
2. Manunkind 6:55
3. Here Comes Revenge 7:17
4. Am I Savage? 6:30
5. Murder One 5:45
6. Spit Out The Bone 7:09
The tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Like "Death Magnetic", Metallica’s latest, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", is an attempt to revisit their early days. The only difference is that this time they sound like they’re actua..
The sixth full-length studio album by the legendary American Heavy Metal band.
The album garnered backlash from a portion of the band's fan base because of a shift in tone from the band's previous efforts ("Load" features a Bluesier sound than the band's previous outings). This time it was more Heavy Metal album according to previous Thrash Metal albums.
For a hardcore pre-"Load" Metallica fan, "Load" will come as a bit of a surprise. The album sounds a bit insecure, because Metallica seem to be in unfamiliar territory, trying to get a bit deeper than they normally would. It also has a bit of a Western sounding feel to it, from songs like "Ronnie" and "The Outlaw Torn". However, there are some rocking songs on this album, that still have the essence of Metallica but still sounds different.
James Hetfields lyrics here are much more deeper and complex than other albums, which is a nice surprise. "Mama Said" for example is a touching song of James's feelings towards his dead mother, and is very personal. Fans who likes James' lyrics from previous albums may find these lyrics frustrating, seeing as there is more than the literal meaning to them. That said, songs like "Cure" see Hetfield trying a bit too hard to be poetic, but "Cure" is essentially the only to be trying too hard, the rest are of a higher standard than previous albums.
"Load" sold 680,000 units in its first week, making it the biggest opening week for Metallica and the biggest debut of 1996.
It's debuted (and spent four consecutive weeks) at #1 on Billboard 200. The album has sold over 5,000,000 copies in United States and is certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA.
This album is very far from the "Black Album", and some fans may be put off by this, however, it is still a fantastic album. The songs here are just as rocking as other albums, but wanting to dig a bit deeper, which is a good thing! Buy this album and see for yourself!!
CD includes 32-page booklet.
Vertigo, 1996/2005 (532 618-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Ain't My Bitch 5:03
2. 2x4 5:28
3. The House Jack Built 6:37
4. Until It Sleeps 4:27
5. King Nothing 5:29
6. Hero Of The Day 4:21
7. Bleeding Me 8:16
8. Cure 4:53
9. Poor Twisted Me 3:59
10. Wasting My Hate 3:57
11. Mama Said 5:18
12. Thorn Within 5:51
13. Ronnie 5:17
14. The Outlaw Torn 9:48 Total playing time: 78:59 min.
The sixth full-length studio album by the legendary American Heavy Metal band.
The album garnered backlash from a portion of the band's fan base because of a shift in tone from the band's previous efforts ("Load" features a Bluesier sound than the band's previous outings). Thi..
The fourth single by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Taken from the eighth studio album "St. Anger", it was released on July 13, 2004 through Elektra Records.
Metallica intended to sell their 2003 comeback album, "St. Anger", with a series of infomercials by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky, directors of the acclaimed documentaries "Brother's Keeper" and "Paradise Lost". Bizarre as that failed plan sounds, what's even more bizarre is that those infomercials morphed into the feature-length film "Some Kind of Monster" (its title taken from an album track on "St. Anger"), which documented the making of "St. Anger", including the group therapy sessions that helped the band pull back from the brink of breakup. All movies need a soundtrack, so one was cobbled together to coincide with the release of the movie.
The name “Some Kind Of Monster” came from vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield describing the lyrics to producer Bob Rock being about a Frankenstein creature or "some kind of monster". Bob Rock Performed bass on "Some Kind of Monster".
The live B-sides are all taken from the previous single release "The Unnamed Feeling" EP. All live tracks recorded at Le Bataclan, Paris, June 11th 2003.
"Some Kind Of Monster" was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2005 but lost to Velvet Revolver for the song "Slither".
The enhanced CD also contains the “Some Kind Of Monster” movie trailers.
Metallica/Universal International Music B.V./Vertigo, 2004 (9867810). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Some Kind Of Monster 8:27
2. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:21
3. Damage, Inc. (Live) 5:00
4. Leper Messiah (Live) 5:56
5. Motorbreath (Live) 3:20
6. Ride The Lightning (Live) 6:41
7. Hit The Lights (Live) 4:14
8. Some Kind Of Monster (Edit) 4:18 Total playing time: 43:22 min.
The fourth single by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Taken from the eighth studio album "St. Anger", it was released on July 13, 2004 through Elektra Records.
Metallica intended to sell their 2003 comeback album, "St. Anger", with a series of infomercials by Joe Berli..
€ 14.90
METALLICA “The $5.98 E.P. - Garage Days Re-Revisited” /Digisleeve MCD/
First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consists entirely of covers of late-70's and early 80's New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands and Hardcore / Punk music, rehearsed in Lars Ulrich's soundproofed garage and then recorded in Los Angeles over the course of six days. It is the band's first recording to feature its new bassist Jason Newsted, and also the band's first release following the death of second bassist Cliff Burton.
With Metallica scheduled to play the 1987 Monsters Of Rock Festival at Castle Donington, the band's UK label Vertigo Records suggested them to release an Extended Play album for the situation. Songwriting attempts with new bassist Jason Newsted only resulted in a demo for "Blackened", and frontman James Hetfield broke his arm skateboarding, so the band resorted to recording covers. This is reminiscent to how the European "Creeping Death" single had led to two B-sides that were cover songs, labeled "Garage Days Revisited". Newsted used his construction experience to install soundproofing on Lars Ulrich's garage in El Cerrito, California, where the band would rehearse.
Five-tracks covers EP seemed to confirm that not only was everything back on track after the death of Cliff Burton, but that despite their impending fame, they were still very much in tune with the grubby Metal and Punk scenes that spawned them. You might reasonably argue that the entire NWOBHM nostalgia industry grew from this one record, as these spiky, loose-limbed assaults on songs by Diamond Head, Holocaust and Budgie were most fans’ introduction to those bands’ oeuvres. Of the three, Diamond Head’s "Helpless" remains the highlight, while Newsted’s thunderous intro to Budgie’s "Crash Course In Brain Surgery" is still amongst the most joyous noises you will ever hear. No wonder the fans took to him so readily. Meanwhile, Metallica’s ferocious take on Killing Joke’s "The Wait" (not included on the EP’s originally UK release) is an eerie joy and, most famously, their gleeful decimation of the Misfits’ "Last Caress/Green Hell" proudly muddied the waters between Punk and Metal and, ultimately, must have bought Glenn Danzig at least one new house. After "Last Caress/Green Hell" has ended, there are a few seconds of Metallica covering, deliberately out of key, the intro to Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills", then it's faded out (Iron Maiden responded to this in 1992 on the B-Side to "Be Quick Or Be Dead").
Yes, the whole thing has been remastered and sounds great, but this was never an exercise in sonic perfection: instead, crank it up and enjoy the sound of one of Metal’s greatest ever bands saluting their heroes and kicking out the jams!!
Blackened Recordings/Universal Music BV., 1987/2018 (BLCKND036R-2). Made in EU.
Tracklist:
1. Helpless (Diamond Head cover) 6:41
2. The Small Hours (Holocaust cover) 6:41
3. The Wait (Killing Joke cover) 4:53
4. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (Budgie cover) 3:11
5. Last Caress/Green Hell (Misfits cover) 3:31
Hidden track: "Run To The Hills" (Opening section / Iron Maiden cover) Total playing time: 24:57 min.
First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consi..
€ 11.90
METALLICA “Through The Never (Music From The Motion Picture)” /2CD; Live/
Soundtrack album of the legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
The biggest Metal band in the world returns with its second motion picture, the follow-up to the in-therapy documentary "Some Kind Of Monster". And this is soundtrack album for the film "Through The Never". Album was released on September 24, 2013 via Blackened Recordings, the own label by Metallica. All tracks on the soundtrack are live recordings from the 2012 Canada shows Metallica performed for the "Through The Never" film shoot, with the exception of "Orion" that was recorded live at soundcheck.
When Metallica first planned the ambitious full-length movie project, "Metallica: Through the Never", a lot of people were very curious about what the band would come up with. Many assumed it would just be concert footage edited together, which it was with the twist of having a truly bizarre storyline running intermittently throughout the video. The soundtrack itself are some prime cuts of live tracks which were used in the film. The album consists of 16 tracks lasting over 100 minutes. The album opens with "The Ecstasy of Gold," which is appropriate as this has been their standard opener for years. Next up is a rousing rendition of "Creeping Death" which is only marred by a poorly recorded chorus provided by the audience members. Next up is "For Whom the Bell Tolls," which uses audience participation very briefly. The vocal reverb/delay used on the live version of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is what really makes the track stand out, and the guitar solo seems to have a "freak out" moment by Kirk. "Fuel" is next, and oddly what is a pyrotechnic going off in the first few seconds of the song provides an odd addition to the percussion. The performance of the song was energetic except for an odd instrumental stumble at about 45 seconds in, but the band did recovery very quickly. "Ride the Lightning" came up next, and went pretty well with the exception of James sounding like he couldn't remember some of the lyrics for a few seconds. "One" starts out using audio clips of explosions, helicopters and gunfire which goes on for almost 2 minute unaccompanied by any music until the opening riff finally comes in. "The Memory Remains" starts out with some "playful banter" with James and the crowd, but quickly builds to a very energetic performance with the most successful audience participation on the album. "Wherever I May Roam" was a pretty straightforward live performance with the audience singing the line "wherever I may roam" along with James. "Cyanide" is most notable for having a very awesome bass tone audible through most of the track and making me wonder what equipment/settings Robert was using. You can also tell that the band is way more used to playing this newer material, as their playing is tighter than on some previous tracks. "...And Justice for All" was next up. "Master of Puppets" was performed with a great surge of energy by the band and the audience's enthusiasm. "Battery" is another track where the pyrotechnics provide some unexpected percussion. "Nothing Else Matters" started out with about two minutes of guitar noodling, that while interesting was also a little confusing. By the time the actual intro to "Nothing Else Matters" came in. "Enter Sandman" was next up and started out with Kirk initially playing around too much with his wah pedal, but quickly turned into a very tight performance, pyrotechnics included. "Hit the Lights" starts out with some general noodling and banter with the audience but grows into another very energetic performance. The album closes out with a rendition of "Orion," managing to be both a very tight performance as well as having good energy - making it the perfect performance to close out the album.
A live album is good for recreating the experience of the concert, probably especially for people actually present at that specific concert. What you want from a live album is to be made to feel a part of the concert; to feel like you are there!
Blackened Recordings /Vertigo/Universal Music International B.V., 2013 (375156-2). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc 1/disc 2): NM/NM/NM.
Tracklist:
CD 1:
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold 2:02
2. Creeping Death 6:20
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 4:40
4. Fuel 3:58
5. Ride The Lightning 6:55
6. One 8:25
7. The Memory Remains 5:43
8. Wherever I May Roam 6:19 Playing time: 44:19 min.
CD 2:
1. Cyanide 7:02
2. ...And Justice For All 9:18
3. Master Of Puppets 8:26
4. Battery 5:14
5. Nothing Else Matters 7:22
6. Enter Sandman 6:22
7. Hit The Lights 4:40
8. Orion 8:27 Playing time: 56:50 min.
Soundtrack album of the legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
The biggest Metal band in the world returns with its second motion picture, the follow-up to the in-therapy documentary "Some Kind Of Monster". And this is soundtrack album for the film "Through The Never". Albu..
€ 13.90
METALLICA “Through The Never (Music From The Motion Picture)” /Ltd. Special Deluxe Edition Cross Digipack 2CD; Live/
Soundtrack album of the legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
The biggest Metal band in the world returns with its second motion picture, the follow-up to the in-therapy documentary "Some Kind Of Monster". And this is soundtrack album for the film "Through The Never". Album was released on September 24, 2013 via Blackened Recordings, the own label by Metallica. All tracks on the soundtrack are live recordings from the 2012 Canada shows Metallica performed for the "Through The Never" film shoot, with the exception of "Orion" that was recorded live at soundcheck.
When Metallica first planned the ambitious full-length movie project, "Metallica: Through the Never", a lot of people were very curious about what the band would come up with. Many assumed it would just be concert footage edited together, which it was with the twist of having a truly bizarre storyline running intermittently throughout the video. The soundtrack itself are some prime cuts of live tracks which were used in the film. The album consists of 16 tracks lasting over 100 minutes. The album opens with "The Ecstasy of Gold," which is appropriate as this has been their standard opener for years. Next up is a rousing rendition of "Creeping Death" which is only marred by a poorly recorded chorus provided by the audience members. Next up is "For Whom the Bell Tolls," which uses audience participation very briefly. The vocal reverb/delay used on the live version of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is what really makes the track stand out, and the guitar solo seems to have a "freak out" moment by Kirk. "Fuel" is next, and oddly what is a pyrotechnic going off in the first few seconds of the song provides an odd addition to the percussion. The performance of the song was energetic except for an odd instrumental stumble at about 45 seconds in, but the band did recovery very quickly. "Ride the Lightning" came up next, and went pretty well with the exception of James sounding like he couldn't remember some of the lyrics for a few seconds. "One" starts out using audio clips of explosions, helicopters and gunfire which goes on for almost 2 minute unaccompanied by any music until the opening riff finally comes in. "The Memory Remains" starts out with some "playful banter" with James and the crowd, but quickly builds to a very energetic performance with the most successful audience participation on the album. "Wherever I May Roam" was a pretty straightforward live performance with the audience singing the line "wherever I may roam" along with James. "Cyanide" is most notable for having a very awesome bass tone audible through most of the track and making me wonder what equipment/settings Robert was using. You can also tell that the band is way more used to playing this newer material, as their playing is tighter than on some previous tracks. "...And Justice for All" was next up. "Master of Puppets" was performed with a great surge of energy by the band and the audience's enthusiasm. "Battery" is another track where the pyrotechnics provide some unexpected percussion. "Nothing Else Matters" started out with about two minutes of guitar noodling, that while interesting was also a little confusing. By the time the actual intro to "Nothing Else Matters" came in. "Enter Sandman" was next up and started out with Kirk initially playing around too much with his wah pedal, but quickly turned into a very tight performance, pyrotechnics included. "Hit the Lights" starts out with some general noodling and banter with the audience but grows into another very energetic performance. The album closes out with a rendition of "Orion," managing to be both a very tight performance as well as having good energy - making it the perfect performance to close out the album.
A live album is good for recreating the experience of the concert, probably especially for people actually present at that specific concert. What you want from a live album is to be made to feel a part of the concert; to feel like you are there!
Blackened Recordings /Vertigo/Universal Music International B.V., 2013 (375144-1). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
CD 1:
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold 2:02
2. Creeping Death 6:20
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 4:40
4. Fuel 3:58
5. Ride The Lightning 6:55
6. One 8:25
7. The Memory Remains 5:43
8. Wherever I May Roam 6:19
CD 2:
1. Cyanide 7:02
2. ...And Justice For All 9:18
3. Master Of Puppets 8:26
4. Battery 5:14
5. Nothing Else Matters 7:22
6. Enter Sandman 6:22
7. Hit The Lights 4:40
8. Orion 8:27
Soundtrack album of the legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
The biggest Metal band in the world returns with its second motion picture, the follow-up to the in-therapy documentary "Some Kind Of Monster". And this is soundtrack album for the film "Through The Never". Albu..
First remastered re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The early 80’s were a crucial time for Metal. Everything was going to change and evolve into something completely different from what had been made in the previous decade. A new era for the subgenre began, a new sound determined in a couple of records. Those two had a big impact and influenced a whole generation, setting the rules, making clear that Heavy Metal should offer something straight and aggressive to prevail during that new decade that was about to start. Scorpions’ seventh record satisfied the requirements of those days ideally.
This one is quite unpredictable. Most people might have expected an absolutely similar work to its predecessor, after the crushing success it achieved. Surprise, this doesn’t sound like the previous LP at all. There’s a few similarities, though, like the loose tempos and omnipresent massive riffing. The frantic Speed Metal track “Don’t Make No Promises (Your Body Can’t Keep)” reaches the same brilliance of “Another Piece Of Meat”, with a much more evident melody and less brutality, for instance. But the rest of numbers feature something alternative and unusual from Scorpions’ own sound. The general pattern is totally determined to give riffs absolute control. Most of these compositions are based and constructed on Jabs & Schenker’s guitar lines. Everything else is hanging on them, including vocals themselves, as you can check on “Twentieth Century Man” and “Hold Me Tight”. Obviously, the riffs are modified during the tunes to introduce alternative structures and get some continuity. However, the variations are not particularly numerous. In conclusion, this music becomes completely direct, it goes straight forward, becoming truly heavy and insistent. Riffs, is what this stuff is mostly about. And that’s no problem, the spectacular combo provide them of unremitting solidity and persistent consistency with no exception during the whole pack. The culmination arrives with the total catharsis of “The Zoo” and that supremely splendid terrifying huge riff, so damn weighty and powerful, hitting like a hammer. The title-track also achieves such an outstanding climax of intensity, with an exotic, kinda arabic, leading riff, supported by Meine’s tortured voice. Both unique moments in the history of the German metallers, along with the only ballad here, “Lady Starlight”. One of the most touching they ever recorded, with Klaus’ vocals incredibly sweet and emotional on an immaculately arranged love song, that includes an orchestra in the background giving it an unforgettable climax. Simply priceless!
The exceptional cover artwork by Hipgnosis’ Mr. Thorgerson makes this LP even more seductive and provocative, not as explicit and scandalous as the previous album, but still has some subliminal sexual message...
One of the most awesome records Scorpions ever did, in the same level of their most popular famous releases. As advanced and refreshing for those times as its predecessor, as heavy and fierce as its successor, just a bit quieter. Here you will find some of the most killer riffs the combo Jabs-Schenker ever created and played. Also, their most underrated ballad ever, probably the deepest and most sentimental from their whole career. Don’t hesitate to check this out, you will might get a big surprise!!
The RIAA certified the record as Gold on 8 March 1984, and Platinum on 28 October 1991.
Mercury Records/PolyGram, 1980/1997 (314 534 785-2). Made in USA.
Tracklist:
1. Make It Real 3:49
2. Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep) 2:58
3. Hold Me Tight 4:00
4. Twentieth Century Man 3:04
5. Lady Starlight 6:16
6. Falling In Love 4:11
7. Only A Man 3:35
8. The Zoo 5:30
9. Animal Magnetism 5:56 Total playing time: 39:19
First remastered re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The early 80’s were a crucial time for Metal. Everything was going to change and evolve into something completely different from what had been made in the previous decade..
First remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Blackout" was the Scorpions' first majorly successful album, due to its clever balance of Pop/Rock (the title track), power ballads ("When the Smoke Is Going Down"), and catchy Heavy Metal ("Dynamite", "No One Like You").
Vocalist Klaus Meine had a throat operation prior to the record's release, and surprisingly, his voice sounds more melodic and lively than ever. The rest of the band sounds great as well, and the album is highlighted by the fast-paced performances of guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs.
After losing his voice during the writing of the album, lead vocalist Klaus Meine had to undergo surgery on his vocal cords and it was uncertain whether he would be able to record it. Demos of the material were recorded with Don Dokken as vocalist; however none of those recordings are featured on the album.
Rudolf Schenker could not choose between his guitar solos on "China White", so the US and European releases differed in this small detail.
A self-portrait of artist Gottfried Helnwein is featured on the cover of the album. Rudolf Schenker portrays this character in the "No One Like You" music video.
The RIAA certified Blackout Gold on June 24, 1982 and Platinum on March 8, 1984.
"Blackout" has arguably been called the Scorpions' best record ever, and that statement is not unjust - it has more energy than anything else they have ever released!!
Mercury Records/PolyGram, 1982/1997 (314 534 786-2). Made in USA.
Tracklist:
1. Blackout 3:48
2. Can't Live Without You 3:47
3. No One Like You 3:57
4. You Give Me All I Need 3:38
5. Now! 2:35
6. Dynamite 4:12
7. Arizona 3:56
8. China White 6:58
9. When The Smoke Is Going Down 3:50 Total playing time: 36:41
First remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Blackout" was the Scorpions' first majorly successful album, due to its clever balance of Pop/Rock (the title track), power ballads ("When the Smoke Is Going..
First remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Although the Scorpions had already achieved fame after 1982's "Blackout", "Love At First Sting" brought them their biggest single of the decade, the slick anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane," with some greatly underrated songs to back it up. The album opens with the hair-raising "Bad Boys Running Wild" and continues with songs such as the memorable "Big City Nights" and the half-ballad, half-powerhouse rocker "Coming Home". The record also contains what just may be the band's best ballad ever, the tear-jerking "Still Loving You". Considering the fact that it has some of their best-ever singles, "Love At First Sting" is definitely a must for all fans of the Scorpions!!
“Love at First Sting” became the most successful album of the band in the USA where it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1984 and went triple Platinum. The song "Rock You Like a Hurricane" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the same year; "Still Loving You" reached number 64 on the same chart, number 14 in Germany, number 2 in the French and Swiss Top 50. This album is notable in that it was one of the first digitally recorded Heavy Metal albums ever released!
Mercury Records/PolyGram, 1984/1997 (314 534 787-2). Made in USA.
Tracklist:
1. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:53
2. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:10
3. I'm Leaving You 4:13
4. Coming Home 4:58
5. The Same Thrill 3:30
6. Big City Nights 4:02
7. As Soon As The Good Times Roll 5:02
8. Crossfire 4:33
9. Still Loving You 6:27 Total playing time: 40:48 min.
First remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Although the Scorpions had already achieved fame after 1982's "Blackout", "Love At First Sting" brought them their biggest single of the decade, the slick..
First remastered re-release of the sixth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
“Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums. It is the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI following the bands departure from label RCA. Prior to "Lovedrive"'s recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band (not to mention, the rock genre was rapidly changing). Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This is the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest.
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Mercury Records/PolyGram, 1979/1997 (314 534 784-2). Made in USA.
Tracklist:
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:39
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:31
3. Always Somewhere 4:58
4. Coast To Coast 4:43
5. Can't Get Enough 2:38
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:59
7. Lovedrive 4:52
8. Holiday 6:32 Total playing time: 36:52
First remastered re-release of the sixth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
“Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums. It is the band&rsquo..
The Greatest Hits in new versions and Cover Songs album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The completely rerecorded greatest hits and cover versions from this legendary combo! Twenty months after Scorpions released what was announced as their last album “Sting In The Tail” and promoted it with what was billed as their Farewell World Tour, they have a new package combining newly-recorded productions of some of their classic songs including "Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Wind Of Change" and "Still Loving You" with covers of songs that have hugely influenced the band down the years, previously recorded by Soft Cell, T-Rex, The Beatles, Small Faces, The Kinks and Rolling Stones!
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbhH, 2011 (88697 83074 2). Made in UK. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Rhythm Of Love 3:40
2. No One Like You 4:06
3. The Zoo 5:37
4. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:15
5. Blackout 3:48
6. Wind Of Change 5:08
7. Still Loving You 6:43
8. Tainted Love 3:21
9. Children Of The Revolution 3:32
10. Across The Universe 3:17
11. Tin Soldier 3:13
12. All Day And All Of The Night 3:15
13. Ruby Tuesday 3:54 Total playing time: 53:49
Songs 1-8 is the re-recorded songs;
"Tainted Love" is a cover of Gloria Jones;
"Children Of The Revolution" is a cover of T. Rex;
"Across The Universe" is a cover of The Beatles;
"Tin Soldier" is a cover of Small Faces;
"All Day And All Of The Night" is a cover of The Kinks;
"Ruby Tuesday" is a cover of The Rolling Stones.
The Greatest Hits in new versions and Cover Songs album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The completely rerecorded greatest hits and cover versions from this legendary combo! Twenty months after Scorpions released what was announced as their last album “Sting In The Tail&rdq..
Re-release of the eleventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The band's first album in a decade and a half to not be produced by Dieter Dierks and is widely considered to be the last "classic" Scorpions album. It was the last studio album to feature the "Lovedrive" - era lineup, with bassist Francis Buchholz leaving the band in January 1992.
After the release of "Savage Amusement" in 1988, the Scorpions expressed disdain toward the album, feeling that it was too polished when compared to their other work. Their longtime producer, Dieter Dierks, was replaced with well-known Rock producer Keith Olsen, who would produce "Crazy World" and assist in making it one of the Scorpions' greatest recordings. Their music had certainly changed since "Savage Amusement", sounding a little bit heavier and less glamorous. But even with the Metal sound, the songs remain melodic and catchy. The power ballads on the album, "Wind of Change" and "Send Me an Angel", are arguably two of the band's greatest slow numbers, boasting soothing harmony and lyrics.
"Crazy World" peaked at number 21 on Billboard 200 Chart in 1991. The song "Wind of Change" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, and "Send Me an Angel" reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the UK, it remains the only Scorpions album to attain Silver certification (60,000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in November 1991. In the United States, it is the band's second best-selling album to 1984's "Love At First Sting", and their last one to be certified at least Gold by the RIAA.
"Crazy World" remains the Scorpions' finest '90s album and is sure to please its listeners!
PolyGram Records Inc./Mercury, 1990 (846 908-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Tease Me Please Me 04:46
2. Don't Believe Her 04:56
3. To Be With You In Heaven 04:51
4. Wind Of Change 05:13
5. Restless Nights 05:48
6. Lust Or Love 04:23
7. Kicks After Six 03:50
8. Hit Between 04:34
9. Money And Fame 05:08
10. Crazy World 05:09
11. Send Me An Angel 04:33 Total playing time: 53:13 min.
Re-release of the eleventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The band's first album in a decade and a half to not be produced by Dieter Dierks and is widely considered to be the last "classic" Scorpions album. It was the last studio album to f..
The twelfth full-length album by the legendary German Melodic Hard Rock band.
Scorpions' 12th studio album in 21 years, tried to pick up where "Crazy World" had left off, continuing to pursue a harder and more dynamic sound. Probably a bit influenced by Seattle's emerging Grunge scene, Scorpions turned to an even more Heavy guitar-based sound and even louder drumming in its mix, in an attempt to follow music trends of that time. Unfortunately, however, "Face The Heat" doesn't manage to be as consistent as its predecessor: after a very heavy and positive start, it starts to deteriorate and it doesn't seem able to pick itself up and match that initial promising start. It's an album that presents some very good tracks and a considerable amount of inspired moments, but its inconsistency often keeps it from achieving its full potential. Certainly, it's a decent album, but judging from its opening 5 or 6 tracks, it could've been a lot better.
This album marked band's status as a sort of political band with the song "Alien Nation", which was about the re-unification of Germany. Album had a contemporary touch to it, as the band were then going with the current trends, before later returning to their original style in "Unbreakable" in 2004.
This is also the last album to feature drummer Herman Rarebell, and the first with Ralph Rieckermann on bass guitar.
The song "Under the Same Sun" was played during the ending credits of the 1994 film "On Deadly Ground".
Still a nice addition to Scorpions' long discography!
PolyGram Records Inc./Mercury/Universal, 1993 (518 280-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Alien Nation 5:44
2. No Pain No Gain 3:55
3. Someone To Touch 4:28
4. Under The Same Sun 4:53
5. Unholy Alliance 5:17
6. Woman 5:56
7. Hate To Be Nice 3:33
8. Taxman Woman 4:30
9. Ship Of Fools 4:15
10. Nightmare Avenue 3:54
11. Lonely Nights 4:50 Bonus Tracks:
12. Destin 3:17
13. Daddy's Girl 4:17 Total playing time: 58:49
The twelfth full-length album by the legendary German Melodic Hard Rock band.
Scorpions' 12th studio album in 21 years, tried to pick up where "Crazy World" had left off, continuing to pursue a harder and more dynamic sound. Probably a bit influenced by Seattle's emerging Grunge s..
The second full-length album by the legendary German Hard Rock band.
This album is very diverse in its sound and song structures, probably due to the new members' influences from Uli's band Dawn Road, and the band looking for material to fill an album as much as musical direction. This album was created as two bands came together: two members from Scorpions, who had recorded "Lonesome Crow", and three members from Dawn Road. So technically the band could have taken the name Dawn Road rather than Scorpions. To make matters a bit more complicated, the keyboardist who wasn't actually a full member also came from Dawn Road, and some songs were co-written by a former Scorpions member, Rudolf's brother Michael. The result is somewhat eclectic and it is feasible to discern which elements are from the Roth/Dawn Road camp and which ones are from the Scorpions camp (and with or without Michael).
There are elements on this album which Scorpions never tried before or after; such as the Spanish-like chord progression on "They Need a Million" (Therion would rather copy that on "Melez"; it also became the staple of a song like Amorphis' "Nightfall"; though probably indirectly influenced by Kingston Wall's "Another Piece of Cake"). There are also some major hippie moments, aside of the lyrics and album cover, such as the tripping section at the beginning of "Far Away", which can't really be found on any other Scorpions album. Overall, this is also the Scorpions album with the most acoustic guitars on it.
The drum production is courtesy of engineer Mack, who is also responsible for the superb live drum sound on Black Sabbath's "Dehumanizer" recorded 18 years after and to the drum sound on Deep Purple's "Stormbringer", recorded just a few months later in the same studio. In retrospect, Jürgen Rosenthal, who plays on this album, was the most promising of all three drummers who played in Scorpions while Roth was there. His style is very energetic, and little things like the cowbell at the end of the "Speedy's Coming" chorus are nice touches. Too bad he was drafted in the army.. but his stuff with Eloy is pretty good too.
More lineup changes were in store for the band throughout the decade, but it must be noted this was their first collaboration with bassist Francis Bucholtz, one of the members of the band's most successful era.
There are no Jazz elements or psychedelic influences, and the Black Sabbath like guitar tone is gone. Most of this record consists of more drawn out songs with a peaceful texture. One of the important aspects of Scorpions is revealed here too and that is conveying emotion.
This is a strong sophomore effort from the German lads. The peaceful and tranquil tone of the album accompanied by Meine’s majestic vocals and Roth’s inspiring guitar playing is very satisfying. Even though this is not what Scorpions are known, this is still an enjoyable record and they would keep on getting better!!
BMG Deutschland GmbH, 1974/1983 (ND70084). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Speedy's Coming 3:37
2. They Need A Million 4:55
3. Drifting Sun 7:41
4. Fly People Fly 5:04
5. This Is My Song 4:13
6. Far Away 5:38
7. Fly To The Rainbow 9:39 Total playing time: 40:47
The second full-length album by the legendary German Hard Rock band.
This album is very diverse in its sound and song structures, probably due to the new members' influences from Uli's band Dawn Road, and the band looking for material to fill an album as much as musical direction. This albu..
The sixteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Album was released in Europe on May 14, 2007 and in the United States and Canada on August 28, 2007. "Humanity: Hour 1" is a concept album based on a loose storyline by Desmond Child and futurist Liam Carl, which predicts a world torn apart by a civil war between humans and robots. This apocalyptic nightmare serves as a warning shot to all mankind, whose only hope of survival is to reclaim our humanity.
The album was produced by James Michael and Desmond Child, who also provide backing vocals. The sound is very different from the band’s older albums and even from previous album, "Unbreakable". The guitars are clean and very bright with a modern feeling to them. There are of course Rock songs and ballads as all the other Scorpions albums but this time it is like 50/50. Most of the songs are played in slow or mid tempos and there are not any fast ones. This of course is not a problem because the album has a certain and strong feeling, the old Hard Rock songs of Scorpions are combined with new and modern sound.
This is definitely a good buy for a Scorpions fan though!!
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany)/RCA, 2007 (82876 71419 2). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Hour 1 3:26
2. The Game Of Life 4:04
3. We Were Born To Fly 3:59
4. The Future Never Dies 4:03
5. You're Lovin' Me To Death 3:15
6. 321 3:53
7. Love Will Keep Us Alive 4:32
8. We Will Rise Again 3:49
9. Your Last Song 3:44
10. Love Is War 4:20
11. The Cross 4:29
12. Humanity 5:26 Total playing time: 49:00
The sixteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Album was released in Europe on May 14, 2007 and in the United States and Canada on August 28, 2007. "Humanity: Hour 1" is a concept album based on a loose storyline by Desmond Child and futurist Liam C..
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.
RCA Deutschland/SevenOne Music/Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2015 (88843 01927 2). Made in EU. First press.
Tracklist:
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 Total playing time: 47:47 min.
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, ..
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.
RCA Deutschland/SevenOne Music/Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2015 (88843019272). Made in Australia. First press.
Tracklist:
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 Total playing time: 47:47 min.
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, ..
The fifteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
In this album, Scorpions return to their original, rawer style of music after many concept albums and experimenting with different styles. After the bad “Eye To Eye“ the Scorpions finally try it with honest Hard Rock on “Unbreakable“. Songs like the fast “Someday Is Now” will blows through your ears, “My City My Town” is perfect for relaxed cruising on the highway with its nice chorus and the good bridge, “Through My Eyes”, which alternates between acoustic guitars and hefty heavier riffs, only put you in a good mood. Especially the latter song should find its way into the Hanover based band’s live set, because it is closest to the old grenades of the 80s. But also with songs like the dramatic opener “New Generation”, the melancholic rocker “Deep And Dark” or the very energetic, but still very melodic “Borderline” they deliver the goods, depending on your mood.
The Scorpions have a very unique sound, and this album is an expansion on that wonderful sound. The riffs are new and fresh, and although they lost a bit of the metal feel they still have that old feel to them. They did add a modern feel to it with some more effects, which is very noticeable during the solo on "Can You Feel It". Speaking of solos they're great, a bit shorter than normal but still great on the ears!
This was the first album with Pawel Maciwoda on bass guitar.
Overall this album kicks ass! Go get it right now! If you’re a fan of the older Scorpions you won’t be disappointed. They've got some monster hits on this album and let’s just hope that they keep on coming. The scorpion has re-adjusted its poisonous sting!!
BMG Deutschland GmbH, 2004 (82876 56088 2). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. New Generation 5:51
2. Love 'em Or Leave 'em 4:03
3. Deep And Dark 3:37
4. Borderline 4:53
5. Blood Too Hot 4:16
6. Maybe I Maybe You 3:30
7. Someday Is Now 3:24
8. My City My Town 4:55
9. Through My Eyes 5:23
10. Can You Feel It 3:47
11. This Time 3:34
12. She Said 4:32
13. Remember The Good Times (Retro Garage Mix) 4:24 Total playing time: 56:09
The fifteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
In this album, Scorpions return to their original, rawer style of music after many concept albums and experimenting with different styles. After the bad “Eye To Eye“ the Scorpions finally try it with ..
The fifteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
In this album, Scorpions return to their original, rawer style of music after many concept albums and experimenting with different styles. After the bad “Eye To Eye“ the Scorpions finally try it with honest Hard Rock on “Unbreakable“. Songs like the fast “Someday Is Now” will blows through your ears, “My City My Town” is perfect for relaxed cruising on the highway with its nice chorus and the good bridge, “Through My Eyes”, which alternates between acoustic guitars and hefty heavier riffs, only put you in a good mood. Especially the latter song should find its way into the Hanover based band’s live set, because it is closest to the old grenades of the 80s. But also with songs like the dramatic opener “New Generation”, the melancholic rocker “Deep And Dark” or the very energetic, but still very melodic “Borderline” they deliver the goods, depending on your mood.
The Scorpions have a very unique sound, and this album is an expansion on that wonderful sound. The riffs are new and fresh, and although they lost a bit of the metal feel they still have that old feel to them. They did add a modern feel to it with some more effects, which is very noticeable during the solo on "Can You Feel It". Speaking of solos they're great, a bit shorter than normal but still great on the ears!
This was the first album with Pawel Maciwoda on bass guitar.
Overall this album kicks ass! Go get it right now! If you’re a fan of the older Scorpions you won’t be disappointed. They've got some monster hits on this album and let’s just hope that they keep on coming. The scorpion has re-adjusted its poisonous sting!!
BMG Deutschland/BMG Russia, 2004 (14752). Special Russian Version. Made in Russia. First press.
Tracklist:
1. New Generation 5:51
2. Love 'em Or Leave 'em 4:03
3. Deep And Dark 3:37
4. Borderline 4:53
5. Blood Too Hot 4:16
6. Maybe I Maybe You 3:30
7. Someday Is Now 3:24
8. My City My Town 4:55
9. Through My Eyes 5:23
10. Can You Feel It 3:47
11. This Time 3:34
12. She Said 4:32
13. Remember The Good Times (Retro Garage Mix) 4:24 Total playing time: 56:09
The fifteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
In this album, Scorpions return to their original, rawer style of music after many concept albums and experimenting with different styles. After the bad “Eye To Eye“ the Scorpions finally try it with ..
The fourth full-length studio album by the legendary German Hard Rock band.
It was released in 1976 and was the first album of the band to attract attention outside Europe.
The album was a step in the band's shift from Psychedelic music to Hard Rock. For the first time in the band's career, the line-up stayed the same with Klaus Meine on vocals, Uli Jon Roth on lead guitar, Rudolf Schenker on rhythm guitar, Francis Buchholz on bass, and Rudy Lenners on drums. The nine tracks were laid down with Dieter Dierks producing.
The band is in top form and churns out some melodic yet blistering Heavy Rock. "Virgin Killer" is full of heavy songs and exceptionally fast, innovative guitar leads by Uli Jon Roth. These songs are infectious and Uli's guitar solo on the Jimi Hendrix inspired "Polar Nights" exhibits the thunder-heavy riffs and grooves that make it a classic!
The title is described as being a reference to time as the killer of innocence. The original cover featured a nude prepubescent ten-year-old girl with a shattered glass effect obscuring her genitalia, which stirred controversy in the UK, U.S. and elsewhere. As a result, the album was re-issued with a different cover in some countries.
"Virgin Killer" is just a milestone. In every sense of the word, it wows the listener with a fresh, rocking sound and an all around tighter musical base. It lacks the Psychedelic noodling that we loved on "In Trance", but the songs are catchier, more polished and Klaus Meine’s vocals are the best they’d ever get in the 70s. His light, attitude-filled crooning sails deftly over the crisp guitar riffs and energetic drumming. This whole album is just really tailored to perfection all around. The songs are short and manageable.
The Hendrix comparisons are endless, "Virgin Killer" is simply essential listening! Truly one of the revolutionary, early Heavy Metal albums; a landmark album for the genre's development that made Uli Jon Roth a guitar legend!!
RCA, 1976/1977/1988 (ND70031). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Pictured Life 3:25
2. Catch Your Train 3:38
3. In Your Park 3:45
4. Backstage Queen 3:13
5. Virgin Killer 3:44
6. Hell-Cat 2:58
7. Crying Days 4:40
8. Polar Nights 5:08
9. Yellow Raven 5:01 Total playing time: 35:32
The fourth full-length studio album by the legendary German Hard Rock band.
It was released in 1976 and was the first album of the band to attract attention outside Europe.
The album was a step in the band's shift from Psychedelic music to Hard Rock. For the first time in the band's career..
The fourth single by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Taken from the eighth studio album "St. Anger", it was released on July 13, 2004 through Elektra Records.
Metallica intended to sell their 2003 comeback album, "St. Anger", with a series of infomercials by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky, directors of the acclaimed documentaries "Brother's Keeper" and "Paradise Lost". Bizarre as that failed plan sounds, what's even more bizarre is that those infomercials morphed into the feature-length film "Some Kind of Monster" (its title taken from an album track on "St. Anger"), which documented the making of "St. Anger", including the group therapy sessions that helped the band pull back from the brink of breakup. All movies need a soundtrack, so one was cobbled together to coincide with the release of the movie.
The name “Some Kind Of Monster” came from vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield describing the lyrics to producer Bob Rock being about a Frankenstein creature or "some kind of monster". Bob Rock Performed bass on "Some Kind of Monster".
The live B-sides are all taken from the previous single release "The Unnamed Feeling" EP. All live tracks recorded at Le Bataclan, Paris, June 11th 2003.
"Some Kind Of Monster" was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2005 but lost to Velvet Revolver for the song "Slither".
The enhanced CD also contains the “Some Kind Of Monster” movie trailers.
Metallica/Universal International Music B.V./Vertigo, 2004 (9867810). Made in UK. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Some Kind Of Monster 8:27
2. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:21
3. Damage, Inc. (Live) 5:00
4. Leper Messiah (Live) 5:56
5. Motorbreath (Live) 3:20
6. Ride The Lightning (Live) 6:41
7. Hit The Lights (Live) 4:14
8. Some Kind Of Monster (Edit) 4:18 Total playing time: 43:22 min.
The fourth single by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Taken from the eighth studio album "St. Anger", it was released on July 13, 2004 through Elektra Records.
Metallica intended to sell their 2003 comeback album, "St. Anger", with a series of infomercials by Joe Berli..
Remastered re-release of the debut full-length solo album by the lead guitarist and vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album featured Anton Fig on drums, which later performed session work on the Kiss albums "Dynasty" and "Unmasked", as well as become a member of Ace Frehley’s band Frehley’s Comet. Fig along with Will Lee, who played bass on three tracks on the album, became permanent members of Paul Shaffer’s band on "Late Night" with David Letterman and "Late Show" with David Letterman.
Of the four Kiss solo albums released simultaneously in 1978, the best of the bunch is guitarist Ace Frehley's. Similar in approach to Paul Stanley's album, Frehley did not stray far from the expected heavy Kiss sound (like Gene Simmons and Peter Criss did with their releases), but Ace was equipped with better compositions than Stanley.
Frehley proved once and for all that he was not simply a backup musician to Kiss head honchos Simmons and Stanley. All of the tracks are strong, such as the venomous opener, "Rip It Out", as well as a few tracks that confirm how Frehley was indulging in alcohol and drugs a bit too much by the late '70s ("Snow Blind", "Ozone", and "Wiped Out"). You'll also find many underrated compositions ("Speedin' Back to My Baby", "What's on Your Mind?", "I'm in Need of Love"), a gorgeous instrumental ("Fractured Mirror"), and the Top 20 hit single "New York Groove". Unfortunately, when Ace left Kiss in 1982 (eventually forming Frehley's Comet), he never came close to topping this solid and inspired 1978 solo outing.
Casablanca Records/KISS Catalog Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram company, 1978/1997/2014 (378 645-8). Made in EU.
Tracklist:
1. Rip It Out 3:40
2. Speedin' Back To My Baby 3:37
3. Snow Blind 3:55
4. Ozone 4:40
5. What's On Your Mind? 3:27
6. New York Groove 3:03
7. I'm In Need Of Love 4:37
8. Wiped-Out 4:13
9. Fractured Mirror 5:26 Total playing time: 36:38 min.
Remastered re-release of the debut full-length solo album by the lead guitarist and vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album featured Anton Fig on drums, which later performed sessio..
Remastered re-release of the debut full-length solo album by the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. It is the only album of the four Kiss solo albums to feature all original songs, as Simmons, Criss and Frehley each recorded one cover song on their albums.
Paul Stanley's 1978 solo album was the most Kiss-like of the four, sounding more like an official band release rather than a solo outing. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing - Stanley had become a seasoned Hard Rock songwriter by this point, churning out some of Kiss' best material ("Love Gun", "Detroit Rock City", "I Want You" etc.), and wisely stuck to his winning formula on Paul Stanley. With the help of studio musicians, as well as guitarist Bob Kulick (who was almost an original member of Kiss, and brother of future Kiss replacement guitarist Bruce) and Rod Stewart/Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, Stanley's album is on par with Ace Frehley's as far as consistency is concerned. A couple of epic compositions (by Kiss standards) are highlights: "Tonight You Belong to Me" and "Take Me Away (Together as One)", as are the more straightforward tracks "Ain't Quite Right", "Wouldn't You Like to Know Me?", "It's Alright" and "Goodbye".
While his other Kiss bandmates took more chances with their solo records (with varying results), Stanley's album is more or less what a new Kiss album released in 1978 would have sounded like!
The album reached #40 on the US Billboard album chart. It was generally regarded as the second best of the solo albums, following Frehley's.
Casablanca Records/KISS Catalog Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram company, 1978/1997/2014 (378 640-7). Made in EU.
Tracklist:
1. Tonight You Belong To Me 4:40
2. Move On 3:11
3. Ain't Quite Right 3:35
4. Wouldn't You Like To Know Me? 3:18
5. Take Me Away (Together As One) 5:34
6. It's Alright 3:34
7. Hold Me, Touch Me (Think Of Me When We're Apart) 3:40
8. Love In Chains 3:33
9. Goodbye 4:09 Total playing time: 35:14 min.
Remastered re-release of the debut full-length solo album by the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. It is the only album of the four Kiss solo albums to feature..
The third live album from World Magnetic Tour by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
The first album released via Metallica's own label, Blackened Recordings.
After recent DVDs chronicling Metallica shows in Paris and Mexico, here comes another. DVD documenting two shows the band played at the Colisée Pepsi in Quebec, Canada, on October 31 and November 1, 2009, on their World Magnetic Tour.
The result is an uneven blend of songs from 2008’s "Death Magnetic" album and classics from their early and mid-career. By this stage in the game, Metallica can’t play a show without including "Enter Sandman", "Master Of Puppets", "Nothing Else Matters", "Seek And Destroy" and a handful of other expected crowd-pleasers. But they’ve dug a little deeper into the catalogue for “The Shortest Straw” (previously unavailable on film), “Holier Than Thou” (rarely played) and a mesmerizingly powerful blast through "Damage, Inc.", possibly their heaviest song ever. Extras include interviews with the band and the chatter from overexcited fans.
The album sold about 14,000 copies during the first week after its release, charting at number two on the Billboard Top Music Videos chart.
DTS 5.1 | Dolby Digital 5.1 | 2.0 | PCM (uncompressed) | 16:9 | PAL
Vertigo/Mercury Records/Universal Music Argentina S.A., 2012 (3722030). Made in Argentina. First press.
Tracklist:
DVD 1 - Full Concert
1. That Was Just Your Life 8:44
2. The End Of The Line 7:46
3. The Four Horsemen 5:27
4. The Shortest Straw 6:09
5. One 7:54
6. Broken, Beat & Scarred 8:25
7. My Apocalypse 6:45
8. Sad But True 6:00
9. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) 6:10
10. The Judas Kiss 9:48
11. The Day That Never Comes 7:58
12. Master Of Puppets 8:05
13. Battery 7:05
14. Nothing Else Matters 5:47
15. Enter Sandman 8:49
16. Killing Time (Sweet Savage cover) 2:55
17. Whiplash 7:05
18. Seek & Destroy 14:01 Running time: 134:53 min.
DVD 2 - Bonus Tracks & Footage
1. For Whom The Bell Tolls 5:06
2. Holier Than Thou 3:46
3. Cyanide 6:58
4. Turn The Page (Bob Seger cover) 5:18
5. All Nightmare Long 7:52
6. Damage, Inc. 5:19
7. Breadfan (Budgie cover) 4:09
8. Phantom Lord 3:38
9. "Quebec Love Letters" (featuring band and fan interviews) Running time: 42:06 min.
The third live album from World Magnetic Tour by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
The first album released via Metallica's own label, Blackened Recordings.
After recent DVDs chronicling Metallica shows in Paris and Mexico, here comes another. DVD documenting two shows the band playe..
The first DVD with all the original videos by legendary American Thrash Metal band. Metallica has never taken itself lightly. From pure Metal on "Kill ‘Em All" to pure meltdown on "Some Kind Of Monster", a strand of crippling tension has always held the quintet together. And even the music video medium, which the band Thrashed its way into in 1989, hasn’t been spared this heaviness. And "The Videos 1989 - 2004" confirms this, whether through the live energy of “Wherever I May Roam” and “Sad But True”, the helplessness of “One”, or the heartache of Bad Company’s “Turn the Page”.
While there aren’t any true surprises here, and few extras for that matter, this collection succeeds as a document of a band, from breaking through to the mainstream to redefining itself in a new century. And while the music has evolved, the attitude hasn’t affirming Metallica as far more powerful than the Bay Area Thrash Metal band that emerged over 20 years ago!
In its first week of release, the DVD sold 28000 copies.
DVD features “2 Of One” VHS video as a bonus.
DVD 9 | 2.0 PCM Stereo | 5.1 Dolby Surround | NTSC | Region 2-6 | English menu | Approx. 141 mins.
Vertigo/Universal International Music B.V., 2006 (1714448). Made in Argentina. First press.
Tracklist:
1. One 7:41
2. Enter Sandman 5:28
3. The Unforgiven 6:21
4. Nothing Else Matters 6:24
5. Wherever I May Roam 6:05
6. Sad But True 5:26
7. Until It Sleeps 4:32
8. Hero Of The Day 4:30
9. Mama Said 4:51
10. King Nothing 5:26
11. The Memory Remains 4:37
12. The Unforgiven II 6:33
13. Fuel 4:35
14. Turn The Page 5:49
15. Whiskey In The Jar 4:43
16. No Leaf Clover 5:33
17. I Disappear 4:28
18. St. Anger 5:50
19. Frantic 4:55
20. The Unnamed Feeling 5:29
21. Some Kind Of Monster 4:28
Bonus feature: “2 Of One”
22. Introduction 5:43
23. One (Jammin' Version) 5:05
24. The Unforgiven (Theatrical Version) 11:29
25. Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster (Trailer) 2:27
The first DVD with all the original videos by legendary American Thrash Metal band. Metallica has never taken itself lightly. From pure Metal on "Kill ‘Em All" to pure meltdown on "Some Kind Of Monster", a strand of crippling tension has always held the quintet together. An..
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SCORPIONS “Return To Forever” /Ltd. Deluxe CD Digibook/
Deluxe Edition 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 Digibook features four bonus tracks!
RCA Deutschland/SevenOne Music/Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2015 (88875 05911 2). Made in EU. First press.
Tracklist:
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 Total playing time: 62:22 min.
Deluxe Edition 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 tr..
Officially licensed, high quality collectible gel ink pen with cap. Featuring "KISS Logos & Icons" design.
This lovely looking KISS Pen has four KISS icons printed on the body.
The cap of the pen has a yellow/orange KISS logo on the back and a further KISS logo printed on its pocket-clip.
100% officially licensed product.
Rock Off (KISSPEN01). Made in UK.
Officially licensed, high quality collectible gel ink pen with cap. Featuring "KISS Logos & Icons" design.
This lovely looking KISS Pen has four KISS icons printed on the body.
The cap of the pen has a yellow/orange KISS logo on the back and a further KISS logo printed on its pocket-..
The nineteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
KISS’s first album in 11 years with their current lineup consisting of: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.
"Sonic Boom" does look back fondly on the band’s classic years, particularly the loose, more distilled Rock n Roll of their first three albums. On the surface, that probably makes it their best album in a long, long time. Even their better albums of the last 30 years have generally been nods to current musical trends, so at least now they’re giving a nod to their own success.
KISS has always been about entertaining their fans and that's just what "Sonic Boom" does. The other thing to keep in mind is that the release is available exclusively through Walmart, so really, they just want your money. Ultimately, "Sonic Boom" once again reminds us that KISS is that middle-aged guy with the top three buttons of his Hawaiian shirt undone who drives around in his convertible and still manages to bag the occasional college chick with his old pick-up lines from the '70s. You want to roll your eyes, but admit it; you love hanging out with the dude!
"Sonic Boom" debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 108 000 copies in its first week of release. The #2 position was the highest mark ever reached by the band, beating the #3 debut of "Psycho Circus" in 1998. The album finished 2009 with 238 000 units sold. "Sonic Boom" finished 2010 as one of Billboard's Top 50 Rock Albums. Metal Hammer listed the album in 13th place on the Metal Hammer Albums of 2009 list. Since its release, "Sonic Boom" has received Gold certification in Norway.
Quad-Fold Wallet Digipack includes original album, bonus CD “Kiss Klassics” (a completely re-recorded greatest hits album that until now had been exclusively released in Japan as “Jigoku-Retsuden”), bonus DVD “Kiss Live in Buenos Aires” (six-song live DVD recorded April 5, 2009, as part of the South American leg of the Kiss Alive/35 World Tour) and 20-page booklet.
KISS Catalog Ltd./Kiss Records, 2009 (200901). Made in USA. First press.
Tracklist:
"Sonic Boom" /CD/
1. Modern Day Delilah 3:37
2. Russian Roulette 4:33
3. Never Enough 3:27
4. Yes I Know (Nobody's Perfect) 3:02
5. Stand 4:51
6. Hot And Cold 3:36
7. All For The Glory 3:50
8. Danger Us 4:22
9. I´m An Animal 3:48
10. When Lightning Strikes 3:45
11. Say Yeah 4:27 Total playing time: 53:31 min.
"KISS Klassics" /Bonus CD/
1. Deuce 3:07
2. Detroit Rock City 3:56
3. Shout It Out Loud 2:53
4. Hotter Than Hell 3:09
5. Calling Dr Love 3:25
6. Love Gun 3:14
7. I Was Made For Lovin' You 4:41
8. Heaven's On Fire 3:23
9. Lick It Up 3:56
10. I Love It Loud 4:08
11. Forever 3:52
12. Christine Sixteen 2:59
13. Do You Love Me 3:39
14. Black Diamond 4:20
15. Rock And Roll All Nite 2:49 Total playing time: 43:18 min.
"KISS Live In Buenos Aires" /Bonus DVD/
1. Deuce
2. Hotter Than Hell
3. C'Mon And Love Me
4. Watchin' You
5. 100,000 Years
6. Rock & Roll All Nite Running time: 34:14 min.
The nineteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
KISS’s first album in 11 years with their current lineup consisting of: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.
"Sonic Boom" does look back fondly on the band’s classic years,..
The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
In an interview with the Songfacts website, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound from their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements from the '80s albums, and put these on one album, you come up with the “Sting in the Tail” album. So in this case we tried to re-invent the Scorpions sound from the '80s, using the same DNA after putting in a modern twist, to make it sound like today's music." The album has a duet featuring the Finnish symphonic metal singer Tarja Turunen, in the song "The Good Die Young".
A tentative title for the album was Humanity: Hour II, however this was eventually scrapped.
First week sales in the United States were 18,500 copies sold placing it at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. In Germany the album debuted at No. 2, but fell in its second week to No. 3, in France at No. 16 and in Greece at No. 1. The album also peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
What makes this album so good? The simple fact that every single song on this album Rocks!
In an interview, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound from their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements from the '80s albums, and put these on one album, you come up with the “Sting In The Tail” album. So in this case we tried to re-invent the Scorpions sound from the '80s, using the same DNA after putting in a modern twist, to make it sound like today's music."
The album has a duet featuring the Finnish Symphonic Metal singer Tarja Turunen, in the song "The Good Die Young".
First week sales in the United States were 18.500 copies sold placing it at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. In Germany, the album debuted at No. 2. The album also peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Scorpions promised us a farewell album that would give the fans the same sound you would expect from the band on their prime, and they delivered it! This is one of the best Scorpions albums ever, and the best Rock album from 2010!!
Scorpions GbR/Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings Inc., 2010 (B0014055-02). Made in U.S.A. First press. M/M. CD autographed by Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker in November 2013 at Kyiv, Ukraine.
Tracklist:
1. Raised On Rock 03:58
2. Sting In The Tail 03:13
3. Slave Me 02:45
4. The Good Die Young 05:14
5. No Limit 03:24
6. Rock Zone 03:18
7. Lorelei 04:33
8. Turn You On 04:25
9. Sly 05:17
10. Spirit Of Rock 03:42
11. The Best Is Yet To Come 04:32 Total playing time: 44:24 min.
The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
In an interview with the Songfacts website, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound from their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements fro..
The eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica's first new material in over five years arrived after a flurry of non-musical activity that included a much-publicized spat over Internet file sharing, the departure of bassist Jason Newsted, and a lengthy stay in rehab for James Hetfield that suspended the recording of a new album indefinitely. "St. Anger" is often recognized for being a radical musical departure from Metallica's earlier work; it features a Heavy Metal style, raw production, and no guitar solos.
It was the band's last album released through Elektra, thus marking the end of the longest timespan between studio albums from Metallica, with nearly six years between the release of "Reload" and this album. The album marks the final collaboration between Metallica and producer Bob Rock, whose relationship began with the band's fifth studio album, 1991's "Metallica". It's also the first Metallica album since "Master Of Puppets" that does not feature long-time bassist Jason Newsted. Newsted left the band prior to the initial sessions for the album, leaving Rock to temporarily take his place until a permanent replacement could be found. It is also the first album since "...And Justice For All" to have a title track. Recording of the album initially started on April 23, 2001, but was postponed indefinitely when rhythm guitarist and singer James Hetfield entered rehab for "alcoholism and other addictions". Hetfield returned to the fold in late 2001. Still without a bass player, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and their newly sober frontman recruited longtime producer Bob Rock to man Newsted's spot, and creation of the album commenced in May 2002.
"St. Anger" arrived a year later as a punishing, unflinching document of internal struggle, taking listeners inside the bruised yet vital body of Metallica, but ultimately revealing the alternately torturous and defiant demons that wrestle inside Hetfield's brain. This album is exactly what Metallica needed to make at this point in its career, after clawing its way to the top of the metal scrap heap, reeducating a generation of bands, and popularizing its genre beyond anyone's expectations. "St. Anger" looks inward with a hard eye, and while it finds some grinning demons in that pit, it unearths some of the sickest grooves of Metallica's 20-plus-year lifespan.
"St. Anger" debuted at the top of sales charts in 30 countries, including the US Billboard 200. Upon its release, it met mixed critical reviews and has since gained less favorable reception. In 2004, the album's lead single, "St. Anger", won a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance". The album was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.
Virgin Records/Universal International Music B.V., 2003 (0602498653296). Made in EU.
Tracklist:
1. Frantic 5:50
2. St. Anger 7:21
3. Some Kind of Monster 8:26
4. Dirty Window 5:25
5. Invisible Kid 8:30
6. My World 5:46
7. Shoot Me Again 7:10
8. Sweet Amber 5:27
9. The Unnamed Feeling 7:09
10. Purify 5:14
11. All Within My Hands 8:48 Total playing time: 75:06 min.
The eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica's first new material in over five years arrived after a flurry of non-musical activity that included a much-publicized spat over Internet file sharing, the departure of bassist Jason Newsted, and a leng..
€ 14.90
METALLICA “The $5.98 E.P. - Garage Days Re-Revisited” /Ltd. 12" EP/
First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consists entirely of covers of late-70's and early 80's New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands and Hardcore / Punk music, rehearsed in Lars Ulrich's soundproofed garage and then recorded in Los Angeles over the course of six days. It is the band's first recording to feature its new bassist Jason Newsted, and also the band's first release following the death of second bassist Cliff Burton.
With Metallica scheduled to play the 1987 Monsters Of Rock Festival at Castle Donington, the band's UK label Vertigo Records suggested them to release an Extended Play album for the situation. Songwriting attempts with new bassist Jason Newsted only resulted in a demo for "Blackened", and frontman James Hetfield broke his arm skateboarding, so the band resorted to recording covers. This is reminiscent to how the European "Creeping Death" single had led to two B-sides that were cover songs, labeled "Garage Days Revisited". Newsted used his construction experience to install soundproofing on Lars Ulrich's garage in El Cerrito, California, where the band would rehearse.
Five-tracks covers EP seemed to confirm that not only was everything back on track after the death of Cliff Burton, but that despite their impending fame, they were still very much in tune with the grubby Metal and Punk scenes that spawned them. You might reasonably argue that the entire NWOBHM nostalgia industry grew from this one record, as these spiky, loose-limbed assaults on songs by Diamond Head, Holocaust and Budgie were most fans’ introduction to those bands’ oeuvres. Of the three, Diamond Head’s "Helpless" remains the highlight, while Newsted’s thunderous intro to Budgie’s "Crash Course In Brain Surgery" is still amongst the most joyous noises you will ever hear. No wonder the fans took to him so readily. Meanwhile, Metallica’s ferocious take on Killing Joke’s "The Wait" (not included on the EP’s originally UK release) is an eerie joy and, most famously, their gleeful decimation of the Misfits’ "Last Caress/Green Hell" proudly muddied the waters between Punk and Metal and, ultimately, must have bought Glenn Danzig at least one new house. After "Last Caress/Green Hell" has ended, there are a few seconds of Metallica covering, deliberately out of key, the intro to Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills", then it's faded out (Iron Maiden responded to this in 1992 on the B-Side to "Be Quick Or Be Dead").
Yes, the whole thing has been remastered and sounds great, but this was never an exercise in sonic perfection: instead, crank it up and enjoy the sound of one of Metal’s greatest ever bands saluting their heroes and kicking out the jams!!
Limited Edition remastered black 180g vinyl.
Blackened Recordings/Universal Music BV., 1987/2018 (BLCKND036R-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Helpless (Diamond Head cover) 6:38
2. The Small Hours (Holocaust cover) 6:39
Side Two
1. The Wait (Killing Joke cover) 4:52
2. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (Budgie cover) 3:08
3. Last Caress/Green Hell (Misfits cover) 3:30 Hidden track: "Run To The Hills" (Opening section / Iron Maiden cover)
First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consi..
The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
In an interview with the Songfacts website, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound from their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements from the '80s albums, and put these on one album, you come up with the “Sting in the Tail” album. So in this case we tried to re-invent the Scorpions sound from the '80s, using the same DNA after putting in a modern twist, to make it sound like today's music." The album has a duet featuring the Finnish symphonic metal singer Tarja Turunen, in the song "The Good Die Young".
A tentative title for the album was Humanity: Hour II, however this was eventually scrapped.
First week sales in the United States were 18,500 copies sold placing it at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. In Germany the album debuted at No. 2, but fell in its second week to No. 3, in France at No. 16 and in Greece at No. 1. The album also peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
What makes this album so good? The simple fact that every single song on this album Rocks!
In an interview, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound from their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements from the '80s albums, and put these on one album, you come up with the “Sting In The Tail” album. So in this case we tried to re-invent the Scorpions sound from the '80s, using the same DNA after putting in a modern twist, to make it sound like today's music."
The album has a duet featuring the Finnish Symphonic Metal singer Tarja Turunen, in the song "The Good Die Young".
First week sales in the United States were 18.500 copies sold placing it at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. In Germany, the album debuted at No. 2. The album also peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Scorpions promised us a farewell album that would give the fans the same sound you would expect from the band on their prime, and they delivered it! This is one of the best Scorpions albums ever, and the best Rock album from 2010!!
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH/Columbia SevenOne Music, 2010 (88697 59330 1). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Raised On Rock 04:00
2. Sting In The Tail 03:12
3. Slave Me 02:45
4. The Good Die Young 05:14
5. No Limit 03:22
6. Rock Zone 03:17
Side B
1. Lorelei 04:32
2. Turn You On 04:23
3. Let’s Rock! 3:20
4. Sly 05:16
5. Spirit Of Rock 03:42
6. The Best Is Yet To Come 04:32
The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
In an interview with the Songfacts website, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound from their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements fro..
Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
“Master Of Puppets” marks the last Metallica album with bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a bus accident while touring to promote the album.
Even though "Master Of Puppets" didn't take as gigantic a leap forward as "Ride The Lightning", it was the band's greatest achievement, hailed as a masterpiece by critics far outside Heavy Metal's core audience. It was also a substantial hit, reaching the Top 30 and selling three million copies despite absolutely nonexistent airplay.
Instead of a radical reinvention, "Master Of Puppets" is a refinement of past innovations. In fact, it's possible to compare "Ride The Lightning" and "Master Of Puppets" song for song and note striking similarities between corresponding track positions on each record. Though it isn't as startling as "Ride The Lightning", "Master Of Puppets" feels more unified, both thematically and musically. Everything about it feels blown up to epic proportions, and the band feels more in control of its direction. The arrangements are thick and muscular, and the material varies enough in texture and tempo to hold interest through all its twists and turns.
Some critics have called "Master Of Puppets" the best Heavy Metal album ever recorded; if it isn't, it certainly comes close. The album reached #29 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart and was the band's first Gold record for sales of over 500,000 copies. This was done without any radio airplay or the release of a music video. The album eventually was certified 6 x Platinum by the RIAA.
The album is considered a classic Thrash Metal album by fans, critics and the band members themselves, and is considered to be one of the most influential Heavy Metal albums of all time!!
Blackened Recordings/Universal International Music BV, 1986/2017 (BLCKND005R-1). Made in the EU.
Tracklist:
I:
1. Battery 5:12
2. Master Of Puppets 8:35
3. The Thing That Should Not Be 6:36
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) 6:27
Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
“Master Of Puppets” marks the last Metallica album with bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a bus accident while touring to promote the album.
Even though "Master Of Puppets" di..
Third re-release of the cover songs compilation album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
After years of success, critical acclaim, personal loss, and fan backlash, Metallica had seen it all. It also seemed that they had done everything they had really wanted to do. So the question was quite simply: what to do next? Easy, make a covers' album!
Metallica has always enjoyed playing covers, and this collection is a nice salute to their long career and the bands they enjoy listening to. “Garage Inc.” Sadly, this is the best thing that they might have done in the 90s since the “Black Album”.
Overall, Metallica’s “Garage Inc.” is quite an interesting little insight into the influences of Metallica. Also, it is quite interesting, is what they do to modify each song to fit them. “Garage Inc.” is best suited for fans that might not have the budget or time to track down all of these separate releases.
Blackened Recordings, Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 1998/2014 (BLCKND013-1). Made in EU.
Tracklist:
Disc I
Side One (New Recordings '98)
1. Free Speech For The Dumb 02:35
2. It`s Electric 03:33
3. Sabbra Cadabra 06:20
4. Turn The Page 06:06 Side Two (New Recordings '98)
5. Die My Darling, Die 02:26
6. Loverman 07:52
7. Mercyful Fate 11:10 Running time: 40:02 min.
Disc II
Side One (New Recordings '98)
8. Astronomy 06:37
9. Whiskey In The Jar 05:04
10. Tuesday`s Gone 09:03
11. The More I See 03:23 Side Two (Garage Days Re-Revisited '87)
1. Helpless 06:36
2. The Small Hours 06:40
3. The Wait 04:52
4. Crash Course In Brain Surgery 03:08
5. Last Caress / Green Hill 03:29 Running time: 48:52 min.
Disc III
Side One (Garage Days Revisited '84)
6. Am I Evil 07:50
7. Blitzkrieg 03:36 (B-Sides & One-Offs '88-'91)
8. Breadfan 05:41
9. The Prince 04:24
10. Stone Cold Crazy 02:17 Side Two (B-Sides & One-Offs '88-'91)
11. So What 03:08
12. Killing Time 03:03
(Motorheadache '95)
13. Overkill 04:05
14. Damage Case 03:40
15. Stone Dead Forever 04:51
16. Too Late Too Late 03:12 Running time: 45:47 min.
Third re-release of the cover songs compilation album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
After years of success, critical acclaim, personal loss, and fan backlash, Metallica had seen it all. It also seemed that they had done everything they had really wanted to do. So the question was quite s..
Remastered re-release of the cover songs compilation album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
After years of success, critical acclaim, personal loss, and fan backlash, Metallica had seen it all. It also seemed that they had done everything they had really wanted to do. So, the question was quite simply: what to do next? Easy, make a covers' album!
Metallica has always enjoyed playing covers, and this collection is a nice salute to their long career and the bands they enjoy listening to. “Garage Inc.” Sadly, this is the best thing that they might have done in the 90s since the “Black Album”.
Overall, Metallica’s “Garage Inc.” is quite an interesting little insight into the influences of Metallica. Also, it is quite interesting, is what they do to modify each song to fit them. “Garage Inc.” is best suited for fans that might not have the budget or time to track down all of these separate releases.
Metallica/PolyGram International Music B.V./Vertigo, 1998 (538 351-2). Made in Europe. Re-press.
Tracklist:
DISC I - New Recordings '98
1. Free Speech For The Dumb 2:35
2. It's Electric 3:34
3. Sabbra Cadabra 6:20
4. Turn The Page 6:06
5. Die, Die My Darling 2:29
6. Loverman 7:53
7. Mercyful Fate (Featuring "Satan's Fall", "Curse Of The Pharaohs", "A Corpse Without Soul", "Into The Coven" And "Evil") 11:11
8. Astronomy 6:38
9. Whiskey In The Jar 5:05
10. Tuesday's Gone 9:06
11. The More I See 4:49 Running time: 65:46 min.
DISC II Garage Days Re-Revisited '87
1. Helpless 6:38
2. The Small Hours 6:43
3. The Wait 4:55
4. Crash Course In Brain Surgery 3:10
5. Last Caress / Green Hell 3:30 Garage Days Revisited '84
6. Am I Evil? 7:50
7. Blitzkrieg 3:37 B-Sides & One-Offs '88-'91
8. Breadfan 5:41
9. The Prince 4:26
10. Stone Cold Crazy 2:18
11. So What 3:09
12. Killing Time 3:04 Motorheadache '95
13. Overkill 4:05
14. Damage Case 3:40
15. Stone Dead Forever 4:52
16. Too Late Too Late 3:12 Running time: 70:50 min.
Remastered re-release of the cover songs compilation album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
After years of success, critical acclaim, personal loss, and fan backlash, Metallica had seen it all. It also seemed that they had done everything they had really wanted to do. So, the question was q..
€ 23.90
SCORPIONS “Live In 3D – Get Your String & Blackout” /DVD-R/
Released on Blu-Ray Disc only, this is the one of the first concert videos in 3D format.
It was recorded at Saarbrücken, Germany, April 15, 2011.
Now available on DVD-R!
Bootleg, 2011. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.
Tracklist:
1. Intro 1:48
2. Sting In The Tail 3:27
3. Make It Real 3:37
4. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:51
5. The Zoo 5:50
6. Coast To Coast 5:12
7. Loving You Sunday Morning 4:03
8. The Best Is Yet To Come 5:48
9. Send Me An Angel 3:50
10. Holiday 6:22
11. Raised On Rock 4:03
12. Tease Me, Please Me 5:23
13. Dynamite 4:00
14. Kottak Attack 6:49
15. Blackout 3:52
16. Six String Sting 3:00
17. Big City Nights 7:04
18. Still Loving You 6:02
19. Wind Of Change 5:05
20. Rock You Like A Hurricane 6:47
21. When The Smoke Is Going Down 3:00 Total running time: 98:53 min.
Released on Blu-Ray Disc only, this is the one of the first concert videos in 3D format.
It was recorded at Saarbrücken, Germany, April 15, 2011.
Now available on DVD-R!
Bootleg, 2011. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.
Tracklist:
1. Intro 1:48
2. Sting In The Tail 3:27
3. Make It Real 3:37
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Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited” EP, which was his first recorded work with Metallica). It's also the last Metallica album with producer Flemming Rasmussen.
Metallica's previous studio album, "Master Of Puppets" (1986), was their last under their contract with the record label Music for Nations. Manager Peter Mensch wanted them to sign with British record distributor Phonogram Records. Phonogram manager Martin Hooker offered them "well over £1 million, which at that time was the biggest deal we'd ever offered anyone". His explanation was that the final figure for combined British and European sales of all three Metallica albums was more than 1.5 million copies.
The album was initially released on one vinyl disc, but soon after re-released as a double-album (without additional tracks).
"...And Justice For All" marked the band's gear-shift from Underground heroes to the major league. Containing the band's first Top 40 Single, the horror-filled "One", the album's hard-hitting lyrics and darkly intense feel delighted their ever-growing fanbase, reaching number six on the Billboard chart.
After years of refusing to release music videos, Metallica released its first for "One". The video was controversial among fans, who had valued the band's apparent opposition to MTV and other forms of mainstream music. Slant Magazine ranked it number 48 on their list of the "100 Greatest Music Videos", saying that Metallica "evoke a revolution of the soul far more devastating than that presented in the original text". The guitar solo was ranked number seven in Guitar World's compilation of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" of all time. Additionally, website Noisecreep classed the song ninth among the "10 Best '80s Metal Songs".
The album was acclaimed by music critics for its depth and complexity, although its dry mix and nearly inaudible bass guitar were criticized. It was included in The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop critics' poll of the year's best albums, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1989, controversially losing out to Jethro Tull in the ill-fated Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental category. The Single "One" earned Metallica their first Grammy Award in 1990 (and the first ever in the Best Metal Performance category).
Although Metallica's music was considered unappealing for mainstream radio, "...And Justice For All" was highly successful in the US. It became Metallica's best-selling album upon release, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200, where it charted for 83 weeks. More than 8 000 000 copies have been sold in the United States since 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales. It was certified Platinum nine weeks after it was released in stores, and 1.7 million copies were sold in the US by the end of 1988. Since its release, the album has scanned more than 8 million copies in the US. It was certified 8× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping eight million copies in the U.S. With this album, Metallica received substantial media exposure, becoming a multi-Platinum act by 1990.
"...And Justice For All" achieved similar chart success outside the United States. It topped the charts in Finland, peaked within the top 5 on the charts in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and remained on the UK chart for six weeks. The album managed to peak in the top 10 on the Norwegian and Swiss album charts. "...And Justice For All" received a three times Platinum certification from Music Canada for shipping 300 000 copies, a Platinum certification from IFPI Finland for having a shipment of little over 50 000 copies, and was certified Gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments of 250 000 copies. It was awarded Gold by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013 for shipping 100 000 copies in the UK. "...And Justice For All" was surpassed commercially by the band's following album, "Metallica" (1991).
The album was ranked at number nine on IGN's "Top 25 Metal Albums". Guitar World lists it 12th on the "100 Greatest Guitar Albums" from a 2006 reader poll, and lists all of its tracks on "The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time". Kerrang! listed the album at number 42 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". Martin Popoff ranks it at number 19 in his book The Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time, the fourth highest ranked Metallica album on the list. It is featured in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. In 2017, it was ranked 21st on Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
Double 180g Vinyl includes Download Card.
Blackened Recordings. Inc./Universal International Music B.V., Netherlands, 1988/2018 (BLCKND007R-1 | 00602567690238). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
I
1.Blackened 06:40
2....And Justice For All 09:44
II
3.Eye Of The Beholder 06:25
4.One 07:24
III
1.The Shortest Straw 06:35
2.Harvester Of Sorrow 05:42
3.The Frayed Ends Of Sanity 07:40
Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E...
€ 49.90
METALLICA "Metallica – Deluxe Edition" /Ltd. Deluxe 6LP + Picture 12” EP + 12” EP + 14CD + 6DVD + Book + Lyric Folder + 3x Guitar Picks + 4x Tour Passes + Lanyard + Download Card Box Set/
30th Anniversary Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica’s eponymous album, better known as "The Black Album", is remastered! This reissue is remastered for ultimate sound quality!! The standard album is remastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering, and all other content is remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering. All content was overseen by executive producer Greg Fidelman.
Released on August 13, 1991, “Metallica” was a departure from the Thrash Metal style of Metallica's previous four albums and saw the band moving towards a more commercial Heavy Metal sound. Many fans consider the album the initial turning point in their music, where "old" and "new" Metallica are distinguished from one another.
"The Black Album" is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed records of all time, with global sales of over 35 million, and contains a series of unrelenting singles, "Enter Sandman", "The Unforgiven", "Nothing Else Matters", "Wherever I May Roam", and "Sad But True". It debuted at number one in ten countries and spent four consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200, making it Metallica's first album to top the album charts. "Metallica" is the band's best-selling album to date, with over 16 million copies sold in the United States. It is one of the best-selling albums worldwide, and also one of the best-selling albums in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan tracking began. Up to 2012, the album was certified 16× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2020, the album was ranked number 235 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. In December 2019, "Metallica" became the fourth release in American history to enter the 550-week milestone on the Billboard 200. It also became the second longest-charting traditional title in history, and the second to spend 550 weeks on the album charts.
Limited Edition to 52 000 numbered copies, Deluxe Numbered Box Set (with magnetic flap) comes in custom packing box and outer cardboard sleeve, and includes the "Metallica" album remastered on 180-gram Double LP and CD, "Sad But True" 12" Picture EP, "Live At Wembley" 12" EP, "Live In Moscow" Double LP, 13 x Bonus CDs and 6 x DVDs (all DVDs are region-free), featuring unreleased content (live shows, rough mixes, demos, etc), MP3 download card of all audio, four tour laminates, lanyard, three lithos, three guitar picks, lyric folder and sheets, and a 120-page hard-cover book with never-before-seen photos + stories from those who were there.
Blackened Recordings, 1991/2021 (BLCKND008RD-1). Made in USA. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
“Metallica” 2LP (Remastered)
Side 1
1. Enter Sandman 5:29
2. Sad But True 5:24
3. Holier Than Thou 3:47 Side 2
1. The Unforgiven 6:26
2. Wherever I May Roam 6:42
3. Don’t Tread On Me 3:59 Running time: 31:47 min.
Side 3
1. Through The Never 4:01
2. Nothing Else Matters 6:29
3. Of Wolf And Man 4:16 Side 4
1. The God That Failed 5:05
2. My Friend Of Misery 6:47
3. The Struggle Within 3:51 Running time: 30:29 min.
“Sad But True” Picture LP (45RPM)
Side 1
1. Sad But True 5:28
2. Nothing Else Matters (Elevator Version) 6:32 Side 2
1. Creeping Death (Live at Tushino Airfield, Moscow, Russia – September 28th, 1991) 8:02
2. Sad But True (Demo) 4:54 Running time: 24:56 min.
“Live At Wembley Stadium, London, England - April 20th, 1992” LP (45RPM)
Side 1
1. Enter Sandman (Live) 5:39 Side 2
1. Sad But True (Live) 5:30
2. Nothing Else Matters (Live) 6:17 Running time: 17:26 min.
“Live At Tushino Airfield, Moscow, Russia - September 28th, 1991” 2LP
Side 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone cover) 1:45
2. Enter Sandman (Live) 5:22
3. Creeping Death (Live) 7:40
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 6:56 Side 2
1. Fade To Black (Live) 7:17
2. Sad But True (Live) 5:19
3. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:26 Running time: 38:45 min.
Side 3
1. Seek & Destroy (Live) 6:35
2. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:48
3. One (Live) 8:00 Side 4
1. Whiplash (Live) 4:17
2. Symptom Of The Universe / Back In Black Jam (Encore Jam) (Live) 2:49
3. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfits cover) 1:29
4. Am I Evil? (Live) (Diamond Head cover) 3:14
5. Battery (Live) 5:00 Running time: 37:12 min.
“Metallica” CD (Remastered)
1. Enter Sandman 5:32
2. Sad But True 5:25
3. Holier Than Thou 3:48
4. The Unforgiven 6:27
5. Wherever I May Roam 6:44
6. Don’t Tread On Me 4:00
7. Through The Never 4:03
8. Nothing Else Matters 6:29
9. Of Wolf And Man 4:17
10. The God That Failed 5:09
11. My Friend Of Misery 6:50
12. The Struggle Within 3:55 Running time: 62:39 min.
“Interviews: The David Fricke Tapes” CD
1. Kirk (Interview) 15:35
2. Jason (Interview) 16:48
3. Lars (Interview) 19:43
4. James (Interview) 22:43 Running time: 74:49 min.
“Interviews: The Steffan Chirazi Tapes” CD
1. Lars (Interview) 43:27
2. Jason (Interview) 8:20
3. Kirk (Interview) 10:59
4. James (Interview) 17:09 Running time: 79:55 min.
“Riffs & Demos” 2CD
Disc 1
1. The Unforgiven (James’ Riff Tapes) 1:08
2. Nothing Else Matters (James’ Riff Tapes) 4:55
3. Sad But True (James’ Riff Tapes) 0:56
4. Holier Than Thou (James’ Riff Tapes) 1:48
5. Don’t Tread On Me (James’ Riff Tapes) 1:13
6. The Unforgiven (James’ Riff Tapes II) 0:22
7. The Struggle Within (James’ Riff Tapes) 1:32
8. The Unforgiven (James’ Riff Tapes III) 2:10
9. The God That Failed (James’ Riff Tapes) 0:43
10. Wherever I May Roam (James’ Riff Tapes) 0:25
11. Enter Sandman (Kirk’s Riff Tapes) 1:12
12. Through The Never (Kirk’s Riff Tapes) 1:27
13. Of Wolf And Man (Kirk’s Riff Tapes) 0:30
14. Enter Sandman (Kirk’s Riff Tapes II) 0:40
15. My Friend Of Misery (Jason’s Riff Tapes) 4:38
16. Enter Sandman (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:34
17. Sad But True (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 2:00
18. The God That Failed (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:16
19. Don’t Tread On Me (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:05
20. The Struggle Within (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 0:42
21. Holier Than Thou (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:40
22. Sad But True (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 0:53
23. Sad But True (July 12th, 1990 Demo) 5:12
24. Don’t Tread On Me (July 12th, 1990 Demo) 4:09
25. Enter Sandman (July 12th, 1990 Demo) 4:50
26. Nothing Else Matters (July 12th, 1990 Demo) 6:04
27. Of Wolf And Man (July 12th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 2:21
28. Through The Never (July 12th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 3:00
29. The Struggle Within (July 24th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:24
30. Wherever I May Roam (July 24th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 2:17
31. Wherever I May Roam (July 30th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 6:05
32. The Struggle Within (July 30th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 3:47 Running time: 71:58 min.
Disc 2
1. Enter Sandman (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 5:04
2. Sad But True (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 4:54
3. Don’t Tread On Me (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 3:59
4. Nothing Else Matters (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 5:54
5. Holier Than Thou (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 3:48
6. Wherever I May Roam (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 5:35
7. The Struggle Within (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 3:45
8. The God That Failed (August 22nd, 1990, Writing in Progress) 1:20
9. Of Wolf And Man (August 22nd, 1990, Writing in Progress) 1:01
10. My Friend Of Misery (August 29th, 1990, Writing in Progress) 4:05
11. The Unforgiven (August 29th, 1990, Writing in Progress) 3:44
12. Through The Never (August 31st, 1990 Demo) 3:39
13. Of Wolf And Man (August 31st, 1990 Demo) 4:05
14. The God That Failed (August 31st, 1990 Demo) 4:45
15. The Unforgiven (September 3rd, 1990, Writing in Progress) 5:44
16. My Friend Of Misery (September 3rd, 1990, Writing in Progress) 1:47 Running time: 63:09 min.
“Pre-Production Rehearsals + Radio Edits” CD
1. Enter Sandman (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 4:59
2. Sad But True (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 5:18
3. Holier Than Thou (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 3:47
4. Nothing Else Matters (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:11
5. Wherever I May Roam (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:07
6. Don’t Tread On Me (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 4:08
7. Through The Never (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 3:50
8. The Unforgiven (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:43
9. Of Wolf And Man (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 4:16
10. The God That Failed (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 5:11
11. My Friend Of Misery (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:24
12. The Struggle Within (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 3:59
13. Enter Sandman (Radio Edit) 4:02
14. The Unforgiven (Radio Edit) 5:01
15. Nothing Else Matters (Radio Edit) 5:01
16. Wherever I May Roam (Radio Edit) 5:00 Running time: 79:57 min.
“Rough & Alternate Mixes” 2CD
Disc 1
1. So What (Early Take - October 12th, 1990) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 3:02
2. Killing Time (Take 18 - October 12th, 1990) (Sweet Savage cover) 3:09
3. Through The Never (Take 53 - October 22nd, 1990) 4:14
4. Holier Than Thou (Take 9 - October 27th, 1990) 4:01
5. My Friend Of Misery (Take 4 - October 27th, 1990) 6:38
6. The Struggle Within (Take 12 - November 10th, 1990) 3:26
7. Of Wolf And Man (Take 2 - December 6th, 1990) 4:30
8. The God That Failed (Take 26 - December 6th, 1990) 5:04
9. Don’t Tread On Me (Take 6 - December 15th, 1990) 4:02
10. Enter Sandman (Take 15 - January 21st, 1991) 3:37
11. Enter Sandman (Take 35 - January 21st, 1991) 1:30
12. Late Night Skynyrd Jam : Free Bird (January 23rd, 1991 (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover) 4:09
13. The Unforgiven (139 BPM Take - January 29th, 1991) 5:19
14. Nothing Else Matters (Take 19 - January 29th, 1991) 4:56
15. Sad But True (Take 36 - February 5th, 1991) 5:18
16. Wherever I May Roam (Take 3 - February 5th, 1991) 4:59 Running time: 67:54 min.
Disc 2
1. Enter Sandman (May 13th, 1991 Rough Mix) 5:35
2. The God That Failed (May 13th, 1991 Rough Mix) 5:02
3. The Struggle Within (May 13th, 1991 Rough Mix) 3:55
4. The Unforgiven (May 14th, 1991 Rough Mix) 6:21
5. Wherever I May Roam (May 14th, 1991 Rough Mix) 6:22
6. Don’t Tread On Me (May 14th, 1991 Rough Mix) 4:08
7. Through The Never (May 14th, 1991 Rough Mix) 4:03
8. Sad But True (May 23rd, 1991 Rough Mix) 5:24
9. Of Wolf And Man (June 2nd, 1991 Rough Mix) 4:19
10. My Friend Of Misery (June 2nd, 1991 Rough Mix) 6:43
11. Holier Than Thou (June 2nd, 1991 Rough Mix) 3:48
12. Nothing Else Matters (Orchestra/Clean Guitar/Vocal Mix - July 8th, 1991) 6:41
13. Nothing Else Matters [Orchestra/Clean Guitar/Vocal Mix – July 8th, 1991] 6:46
14. Nothing Else Matters (Elevator Version) 6:31 Running time: 75:38 min.
“Some Shit From Day On The Green, Oakland, CA - October 12th, 1991” CD
1. Creeping Death (Live) 3:32
2. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 7:02
3. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 7:10
4. Sad But True (Live) 5:39
5. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 6:58
6. Bass Solo (Live) 4:27
7. Through The Never (Live) 4:40
8. The Unforgiven (Live) 7:47
9. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:03
10. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:33
11. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:59
12. Fade To Black (Live) 7:34
13. Whiplash (Live) 4:52 Running time: 77:16 min.
“Live At Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA - January 11th, 1992 + Covers + B-Sides” 3CD
Disc 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:45
2. Enter Sandman (Live) 5:28
3. Creeping Death (Live) 8:04
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 6:25
5. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 7:45
6. Sad But True (Live) 5:24
7. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 6:27
8. The Four Horsemen (Live) 7:28
9. Bass Solo (Live) 8:17
10. Through The Never (Live) 4:23
11. The Unforgiven (Live) 7:31
12. Justice Medley : Eye Of The Beholder / Blackened / The Frayed Ends Of Sanity / And Justice For All (Live) 9:31 Running time: 78:28 min.
Disc 2
1. Drum Solo (Live) 12:52
2. Guitar Solo (Live) 5:51
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:28
4. Fade To Black (Live) 7:54
5. Whiplash (Live) 4:51
6. Encore Jam (Live) 1:09
7. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:05
8. Seek & Destroy (Live) 12:47 Running time: 54:57 min.
Disc 3
1. One (Live) 9:30
2. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfits cover) 1:30
3. Am I Evil? (Live) (Diamond Head cover) 4:52
4. Battery (Live) 5:16
5. Encore Jam #2 (Live) 1:45
6. Breadfan (Live) (Budgie cover) 4:11
7. Stone Cold Crazy (Remastered) (Queen cover) 2:19
8. So What (Remastered) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 3:09
9. Killing Time (Remastered) (Sweet Savage cover) 3:05
10. Stone Cold Crazy (Live At Wembley Stadium, London – 1992) (Queen cover) (James Hetfield & Queen) 3:03
11. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live at The Liebenau, Graz, Austria - September 11th, 1991) 6:01
12. Nothing Else Matters (Live at Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces, NM - August 27th, 1992) Running time: 50:52 min.
“Live At Maimarktgelände, Mannheim, Germany - May 22nd, 1993” 2CD
Disc 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:40
2. Creeping Death (Live) 7:07
3. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 7:02
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 6:51
5. Of Wolf And Man (Live) 4:17
6. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 6:53
7. The Thing That Should Not Be (Live) 8:25
8. The Unforgiven (Live) 7:04
9. Disposable Heroes (Live) 8:58
10. Bass Solo (Live) 7:43
11. Instrumental Medley : Orion / To Live Is To Die / The Call Of Ktulu (Live) 6:48
12. Guitar Solo (Live) 1:16
13. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:03 Running time: 79:07 min.
Disc 2
1. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:58
2. Fade To Black (Live) 7:08
3. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:23
4. Seek & Destroy (Live) 17:35
5. Battery (Live) 5:42
6. Nothing Else Matters (Live) 6:30
7. Sad But True (Live) 6:03
8. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfits cover) 1:25
9. One (Live) 10:15
10. Enter Sandman (Live) 6:14
11. So What (Live) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 3:31 Running time: 74:44 min.
“A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica Outtakes” DVD
1. The Making Of “Don’t Tread On Me” 6:19
2. The Making Of “Sad But True” 15:07
3. The Making Of “Enter Sandman” 16:43
4. Enter Cameraman 11:56
5. The Making Of “The Unforgiven” 10:42
6. The Making Of “Nothing Else Matters” 10:26
7. Rehearsal Day With Queen 6:00
8. Metallica Play the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness - April 20th, 1992: Stone Cold Crazy (James Hetfield & Queen) (Live) 4:10 Hidden Videos
9. Enter Sandman (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, April 20th, 1992) 4:10
10. Sad But True (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, April 20th, 1992) 4:22
11. Nothing Else Matters (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, April 20th, 1992) 7:52
12. Stone Cold Crazy (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, April 20th, 1992) (Queen cover) 3:32 Running time: 101:19 min.
“Live At Gentofte Stadion, Copenhagen, Denmark - August 10th, 1991 + Bonus Shit” DVD
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:37
2. Enter Sandman (Live) 5:17
3. Creeping Death (Live) 7:54
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 6:30
5. Fade To Black (Live) 8:04
6. Sad But True (Live) 5:53
7. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:00
8. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:33
9. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:22
10. One (Live) 7:55
11. Whiplash (Live) 5:23
12. Encore Jam (Live) 1:17
13. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfits cover) 1:21
14. Am I Evil? (Live) (Diamond Head cover) 4:34
15. Battery (Live) 7:24 Bonus Shit
16. Holier Than Thou (Live at L.C. Walker Arena, Muskegon, Mi, November 1th, 1991) 3:58
17. Blitzkrieg (Live at MC Njchols Sports Arena, Denver, Co, February 8th, 1992) (Blitzkrieg cover) 4:00
18. Leper Messiah (Live at Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, Ca, February 13th, 1992) 6:03
19. Master Of Puppets (Live at Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, Ca, February 13th, 1992) 8:57
20. Am I Evil? (Live at Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, Ca, February 13th, 1992) (Diamond Head cover) 7:25
21. Breadfan (Live at Cow Palace, San Francisco, Ca, May 10th, 1992) (Budgie cover) 4:13
22. So What (Live at Wembley Arena, London, England, October 25th, 1992) (feat. Animal from Anti-Nowhere League) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 5:18
23. Stone Cold Crazy (Live at Wembley Arena, London, England, October 25th, 1992, Shit) (Queen cover) 2:54
24. Am I Evil? (Live at Nec Arena, Birmingham, England, November 5th, 1992) (feat. Diamond Head) (Diamond Head cover) 6:00
25. Helpless (Live at Nec Arena, Birmingham, England, November 5th, 1992) (feat. Diamond Head) (Diamond Head cover) 4:08 Running time: 133:00 min.
“Live At Frankenhalle, Nuremberg, Germany - November 29th, 1992” DVD
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:59
2. Of Wolf And Man (Live) 4:14
3. Creeping Death (Live) 7:47
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 6:56
5. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 7:21
6. Sad But True (Live) 5:34
7. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 8:29
8. The Unforgiven (Live) 7:14
9. Justice Medley (Live) 9:36
10. Solos (Bass & Guitar) (Live) 14:13
11. Through The Never (Live) 2:44
12. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:54
13. Fade To Black (Live) 7:43
14. Master Of Puppets (Live) 3:58
15. Seek & Destroy (Live) 16:15
16. Whiplash (Live) 4:53
17. Nothing Else Matters (Live) 6:04
18. Am I Evil? (Live) (Diamond Head cover) 5:39
19. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfists cover) 1:18
20. One (Live) 8:41
21. Damage, Inc. (Live) 5:20
22. Enter Sandman (Live) 6:32 Running time: 148:24 min.
“Live At FestivalPark, Werchter, Belgium - July 4th, 1993” DVD
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:50
2. Creeping Death (Live) 7:04
3. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 6:35
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 6:45
5. Of Wolf And Man (Live) 4:05
6. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 7:08
7. Disposable Heroes (Live) 9:34
8. The Unforgiven (Live) 6:32
9. Bass Solo (Live) 2:22
10. Instrumental Medley (Live) 4:12
11. Guitar Solo (Live) 0:46
12. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:41
13. Fade To Black (Live) 8:18
14. Master Of Puppets (Live) 3:50
15. Seek & Destroy (Live) 18:40
16. Battery (Live) 5:45
17. Nothing Else Matters (Live) 6:16
18. Sad But True (Live) 5:39
19. One (Live) 9:53
20. Enter Sandman (Live) 6:54
21. So What (Live) (Anti-Nowhere cover) 8:43 Running time: 136:32 min.
“Music Videos + Halfin's Home Movies” DVD
Music Videos
1. Enter Sandman 5:33
2. The Unforgiven 6:24
3. Nothing Else Matters 6:26
4. Wherever I May Roam 6:08
5. Sad But True 5:28
6. The Unforgiven (Theatrical Version) 11:32 Behind The Videos
7. Enter Sandman (Psycho Band Pass) 5:32
8. Enter Sandman (Hetfield) 5:32
9. Enter Sandman (Ulrich) 5:29
10. Enter Sandman (Hammett) 5:28
11. Enter Sandman (Newsted) 5:33
12. Enter Sandman (Final Concept) 5:36
13. The Unforgiven (B-Roll) 6:14 Halfin's Home Movies
14. Los Angeles, Ca 3:40
15. Moscow, Russia 2:58
16. Oakland, Ca : Sad But True / Wherever I May Roam (Live) 2:36
17. Oakland, Ca II : Enter Sandman / Creeping Death / Sad But True / Master Of Puppets/Seek & Destroy/Whiplash/One/Holier Than Thou (Live) 6:29
18. Miami, Fl : Stone Cold Crazy (Live) (Queen cover) 3:37
19. Perth, Australia 0:59
20. Jakarta, Indonesia 6:28
21. Bangkok, Thailand 6:16 Running time: 113:58 min.
“Wherever We May Roam” DVD
1. Enter Sandman (Live At Goffertstadion, Nijmegen, Netherlands, September 1th, 1991) 5:36
2. Creeping Death (Live At Estadio Olimpico De Montjuic, Barcelona, Spain, September 24th, 1991) 8:01
3. Holier Than Thou (Live At L.C. Walker Arena, Muskegon, Mi, November 1th, 1991) 4:08
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live At Centrum, Worcester, Ma, December 22th, 1991) 7:01
5. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live At Cumberland County CIVIC Center, Portland, Me, February 27th, 1992) 6:42
6. Sad But True (Live At Casper Events Center, Casper, Wy, June 5th, 1992) 6:23
7. The Four Horsemen (Live At Lsu Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, La, June 15th, 1992) 5:23
8. Of Wolf And Man (Live At Walnut Creek, Amphitheatre, Raleigh, Nc, June 25th, 1992) 4:15
9. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live At Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, Nj, July 18th, 1992) 5:43
10. The Unforgiven (Live At Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces, Nm, August 27th, 1992) 6:42
11. The Shortest Straw (Live At Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Ca, October 3th, 1992) 6:47
12. Damage, Inc. (Live At Wembley Arena, London, England, October 25th, 1992) 5:24
13. Through The Never (Live At Palaghiaccio Di Marino, Rome, Italy, November 16th, 1992) 3:39
14. Fade To Black (Live At Forum Kobenhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark, December 9th, 1992) 7:20
15. Whiplash (Live At Metro Centre, Rockford, Il, January 31th, 1993) 5:09
16. Master Of Puppets (Live At Forum De Montreal, Montreal, Qc, Canada, February 13th, 1993 4:27
17. Seek & Destroy (Live At Palacio De Los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico, February 25th, 1993) 16:36
18. Motorbreath (Live At Palacio De Los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico, March 2th, 1993) 3:25
19. Nothing Else Matters (Live At Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia, April 11th, 1993) 6:14
20. Wherever I May Roam (Live At Estadio Palestra Italia, Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 2th, 1993) 6:36
21. Last Caress (Live At Estadio Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 8th, 1993) (The Misfists cover) 1:35
22. One (Live At Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, Germany, May 20th, 1993) 9:50
23. Disposable Heroes (Live At Milton Keynes National Bowl, Milton Keynes, England, June 5th, 1993) 8:30
24. The Thing That Should Not Be (Live At Mtk Stadion, Budapest, Hungary, June 9th, 1993) 8:42
25. Battery (Live At Ha Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30th, 1993) 5:03
26. So What (Live At Festivalpark, Werchter, Belgium, July 4th, 1993) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 6:32 Running time: 165:43 min.
Total playing time: 1970:54 min.
13 sleeves for CDs and DVDs, divided as follows:
1) CD 1 in a gatefold with a 12-panel foldout booklet;
2) CD 2 & 3 in a gatefold;
3) CD 4 & 5 in a gatefold;
4) CD 6 in a cardboard sleeve;
5) CD 7 & 8 in a gatefold;
6) CD 9 in a cardboard sleeve;
7) CD 10, 11 & 12 in a gatefold;
8) CD 13 & 14 in a gatefold;
9) DVD 1 in a cardboard sleeve;
10) DVD 2 in a cardboard sleeve;
11) DVD 3 in a cardboard sleeve;
12) DVD 4 & 5 in a gatefold;
13) DVD 6 in a cardboard sleeve. Each CD and DVD is housed in its own printed inner sleeve. Each DVD is also held in an additional poly sleeve inside this inner sleeve.
30th Anniversary Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica’s eponymous album, better known as "The Black Album", is remastered! This reissue is remastered for ultimate sound quality!! T..
Re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Album was released on September 12, 2008 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's first album to feature bassist Robert Trujillo and the first to be produced by Rick Rubin (Slayer’s producer), making this Metallica's first album since “...And Justice for All” (1988) that was not produced by Bob Rock.
“Death Magnetic” features very long, technical guitar solos from both Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield, marking a return to the band's Thrash Metal roots. “Death Magnetic” also the band's first album released through Warner Bros. Records, although they still remain with Warner Music Group, which also owns their previous label, Elektra Records. Outside of North America, they are distributed through Universal Music Group as they remain signed to Vertigo Records in the United Kingdom. The album is also the band's fifth consecutive studio album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States, making Metallica the first band ever to do so.
Blackened Recordings Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 2008 (BLCKND018-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. That Was Just Your Life 7:08
2. The End Of The Line 7:52
3. Broken, Beat & Scarred 6:25
Side 2
1. The Day That Never Comes 7:56
2. All Nightmare Long 7:57
Side 3
1. Cyanide 6:39
2. The Unforgiven III 7:46
3. The Judas Kiss 8:00
Side 4
1. Suicide & Redemption 9:57
2. My Apocalypse 5:01
Re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Album was released on September 12, 2008 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's first album to feature bassist Robert Trujillo and the first to be produced by Rick Rubin (Slayer’s producer),..
Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The true birth of Thrash Metal! The album is acclaimed for combining the rawness and fast tempos of Speed Metal and Punk Rock with the technicality and sharpness of New Wave of British Heavy Metal, influenced by Diamond Head, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Black Flag and the Misfits, making it one of the earliest and most influential Thrash Metal albums ever recorded.
James Hetfield's highly technical rhythm guitar style drives most of the album, setting new standards of power, precision and stamina. But really, the rest of the band is just as dexterous, playing with tightly controlled fury even at the most ridiculously fast tempos. There are already several extended, multi-sectioned compositions foreshadowing the band's later progressive epics, though these are driven by adrenaline, not texture. A few tributes to Heavy Metal itself are a bit dated lyrically; like Diamond Head, the band's biggest influence, "Kill 'Em All"'s most effective tone is one of supernatural malevolence - as pure sound, the record is already straight from the pits of hell.
Ex-member Dave Mustaine co-wrote four of the original ten tracks, but the material all sounds of a piece. The band's musical ambition also grew rapidly, so today, "Kill 'Em All" sounds more like the foundation for greater things to come. But that doesn't take anything away from how fresh it sounded upon first release, and time hasn't dulled the giddy rush of excitement in these performances. Frightening, awe-inspiring, and absolutely relentless, "Kill 'Em All" is pure destructive power, executed with jaw-dropping levels of scientific precision!!
Since its release, it has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, having sold over 3000000 copies in the United States alone.
Release can include a Download Card.
Blackened Recordings/Universal International Music BV., 1983/2016 (00602547885289 | BLCKND003R-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Hit The Lights 4:17
2. The Four Horsemen 7:08
3. Motorbreath 3:03
4. Jump In The Fire 4:50
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth 3:27
6. Whiplash 4:06
Side Two
7. Phantom Lord 4:52
8. No Remorse 6:24
9. Seek & Destroy 6:50
10. Metal Militia 6:06
Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The true birth of Thrash Metal! The album is acclaimed for combining the rawness and fast tempos of Speed Metal and Punk Rock with the technicality and sharpness of New Wave of British Heavy Metal, ..
The second full-length studio album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the last Metallica album to credit former member Dave Mustaine.
"Kill 'Em All" may have revitalized Heavy Metal's Underground, but "Ride The Lightning" was even more stunning, exhibiting staggering musical growth and boldly charting new directions that would affect Heavy Metal for years to come. Incredibly ambitious for a one-year-later sophomore effort, "Ride The Lightning" finds Metallica aggressively expanding their compositional technique and range of expression. Every track tries something new, and every musical experiment succeeds mightily. The heart of "Ride The Lightning" lies in its rich musical imagination. There are extended, Progressive epics; tight, concise Groove-rockers; Thrashers that blow anything on "Kill 'Em All" out of the water, both in their urgency and the barest hints of melody that have been added to the choruses. “Ride The Lightning” retains the speed of “Kill 'Em All” on songs like "Trapped Under Ice" and "Fight Fire with Fire", but also contains the first of Metallica's longer, more intricate tracks, such as "Fade to Black" and the nearly 9-minute closing instrumental "The Call of Ktulu".
“Ride The Lightning” was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 5, 1987, and was most recently certified 5x Platinum on June 9, 2003. It was listed at number 3 on a list compiled by Metal-rules.com of the “Top 100 Metal Albums of All Time” and #5 by IGN Music on the "Top 25 Metal Albums”.
"Ride The Lightning" effectively rewrote the rule book for a generation of Thrashers. If "Kill 'Em All" was the manifesto, "Ride The Lightning" was the revolution itself!
Release can include a Download Card.
Blackened Recordings/Universal International Music BV., 1984/2016 (00602547885241 | BLCKND004R-1). Made in EU. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Fight Fire With Fire 4:44
2. Ride The Lightning 6:36
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 5:10
4. Fade To Black 6:56
Side Two
5. Trapped Under Ice 4:03
6. Escape 4:23
7. Creeping Death 6:36
8. The Call Of Ktulu 8:52
The second full-length studio album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the last Metallica album to credit former member Dave Mustaine.
"Kill 'Em All" may have revitalized Heavy Metal's Underground, but "Ride The Lightning" was even more stunning, exhibit..
The second collaborative live album of Metallica & San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.
A follow-up to "S&M", it is live collaborative album released in 1999. The album was recorded during a live performance in San Francisco at the Chase Center in 2019. The performance was also filmed and released theatrically on October 9, 2019.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of "S&M", the 1999 extravaganza where Metallica played highlights from their catalogue with the support of the San Francisco Symphony conducted by Michael Kamen, the band decided to celebrate by holding two new concerts with the orchestra. Appropriately called "S&M2", the 2019 event was a very different affair. "S&M2" inaugurated San Francisco's new arena The Chase Center, whereas the original "S&M" was held at the relatively smaller-scale Berkeley Community Theatre, and then there's a question of personnel.
Metallica parted ways with bassist Jason Newsted after "S&M", hiring Robert Trujillo as his replacement in 2003, the same year that Kamen died. This, along with the passing years, means that the band feels slightly different on "S&M2" than they did in 1999, a shift that can also be partially ascribed to their new collaborators of Michael Tilson Thomas and Edwin Outwater, who respectively are the music director for the San Francisco Symphony and its conductor for this show.
"S&M2" debuted at No. 4 on Billboard with 56000 equivalent album units, with 53000 units of that coming from album sales.
Limited Edition Marbled Orange 4LP Set contains 16-page Book with photos and Download Card.
Blackened Recordings Inc., 2020 (BLCKND043-1C). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side 1A
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold 2:41
2. The Call Of Ktulu 9:14
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 4:39 Side 1B
4. The Day That Never Comes 8:30
5. The Memory Remains 5:42
6. Confusion 6:40 Running time: 37:26 min.
Side 2C
1. Moth Into Flame 6:23
2. The Outlaw Torn 10:04 Side 2D
3. No Leaf Clover 5:38
4. Halo On Fire 8:17 Running time: 30:22 min.
Side 3E
1. Intro To Scythian Suite 5:16
2. Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God And The Dance Of The Dark Spirits 3:39
3. Intro To The Iron Foundry 1:02
4. The Iron Foundry, Opus 19 4:16
5. The Unforgiven III 8:20 Side 3F
6. All Within My Hands 6:24
7. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth 7:28
8. Wherever I May Roam 6:45 Running time: 43:10 min.
Side 4G
1. One 9:24
2. Master Of Puppets 8:32 Side 4H
3. Nothing Else Matters 6:47
4. Enter Sandman 8:46 Running time: 33:29 min.
The second collaborative live album of Metallica & San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.
A follow-up to "S&M", it is live collaborative album released in 1999. The album was recorded during a live performance in San Francisco at the Chase Center in 2019. The performance was also filme..
The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
The band's second studio album to be released through their own record label, Blackened Recordings, "72 Seasons" was produced by Greg Fidelman, who produced the band's previous studio album, "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" (2016).
"72 Seasons" debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200, selling 146 000 copies in the first week, with 134 000 coming from pure album sales; this marked the band's twelfth album to chart in the top 10 and the first since "...And Justice For All" not to debut at number 1 on the US Billboard 200.
The album debuted at number-one in 20 different countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
As of June 23, 2023 the album has earned 266 000 equivalent album units in the United States.
Double black vinyl in gatefold die-cut cover includes download card.
Blackened Recordings Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 2023 (BLCKND055-1). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Disc 1
Side A
1. 72 Seasons 7:39
2. Shadows Follow 6:12
3. Screaming Suicide 5:31 Side B
4. Sleepwalk My Life Away 6:56
5. You Must Burn! 7:03
6. Lux Æterna 3:22 Running time: 36:43 min.
Disc 2
Side C
1. Crown Of Barbed Wire 5:49
2. Chasing Light 6:45
3. If Darkness Had A Son 6:36 Side D
4. Too Far Gone? 4:34
5. Room Of Mirrors 5:34
6. Inamorata 11:10 Running time: 40:28 min.
The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
The band's second studio album to be released through their own record label, Blackened Recordings, "72 Seasons" was produced by Greg Fidelman, who produced the band's previous studio album, "..
30th Anniversary Expanded Edition remastered re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica’s eponymous album, better known as "The Black Album".
Released on August 13, 1991, “Metallica” was a departure from the Thrash Metal style of Metallica's previous four albums and saw the band moving towards a more commercial Heavy Metal sound. Many fans consider the album the initial turning point in their music, where "old" and "new" Metallica are distinguished from one another.
"The Black Album" is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed records of all time, with global sales of over 35 million, and contains a series of unrelenting singles, "Enter Sandman", "The Unforgiven", "Nothing Else Matters", "Wherever I May Roam", and "Sad But True". It debuted at number one in ten countries and spent four consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200, making it Metallica's first album to top the album charts. "Metallica" is the band's best-selling album to date, with over 16 million copies sold in the United States. It is one of the best-selling albums worldwide, and also one of the best-selling albums in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan tracking began. Up to 2012, the album was certified 16× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2020, the album was ranked number 235 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. In December 2019, "Metallica" became the fourth release in American history to enter the 550-week milestone on the Billboard 200. It also became the second longest-charting traditional title in history, and the second to spend 550 weeks on the album charts.
The 3CD Expanded Edition has an alternate cover hand-picked by Lars Ulrich and includes 3 CDs featuring the newly remastered album and previously unreleased demos, rough mixes, & live tracks. Includes a 28-page booklet.
Blackened Recordings Inc./Universal International Music B.V., Netherlands, 1991/2021 (BLCKND008R-3 | 00602577471063). Made in Czech. Pressed in Austria.
Tracklist:
CD 1: “Metallica” Remastered
1. Enter Sandman 5:29
2. Sad But True 5:24
3. Holier Than Thou 3:47
4. The Unforgiven 6:26
5. Wherever I May Roam 6:42
6. Don't Tread On Me 3:59
7. Through The Never 4:01
8. Nothing Else Matters 6:29
9. Of Wolf And Man 4:16
10. The God That Failed 5:05
11. My Friend Of Misery 6:47
12. The Struggle Within 3:51 Running time: 62:39 min.
CD 2: “Riffs, Demos, Rough Mixes, & Easy Listening Music”
1. Enter Sandman (From Kirk's Riff Tapes) 1:12
2. Enter Sandman (May 13th, 1991 Rough Mix) 5:35
3. Sad But True (July 12th, 1990 Demo) 5:12
4. Holier Than Thou (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 3:48
5. The Unforgiven (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:43
6. Wherever I May Roam (July 30th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 6:06
7. Don't Tread On Me (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 3:59
8. Through The Never (Take 53 - October 22nd, 1990) 4:14
9. Nothing Else Matters (From James' Riff Tapes) 4:55
10. Of Wolf And Man (June 2nd, 1991 Rough Mix) 4:19
11. The God That Failed (August 31st, 1990 Demo) 4:44
12. My Friend Of Misery (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:24
13. The Struggle Within (Take 12 - November 10th, 1990) 3:26
14. Nothing Else Matters (Elevator Version) 6:31 Running time: 67:08 min.
CD 3: “Wherever We May Roam”
1. Enter Sandman (Moscow, September 28th, 1991) 5:21
2. Sad But True (Oakland, October 12th, 1991) 5:39
3. Holier Than Thou (Muskegon, November 1st, 1991) 4:03
4. Unforgiven, The (Sacramento, January 11th, 1992) 7:31
5. Wherever I May Roam (Oakland, October 12th, 1991) 6:58
6. Creeping Death (Sacramento, January 11th, 1992) 8:04
7. Through The Never (Sacramento, January 11th, 1992) 4:23
8. Nothing Else Matters (London, April 20th, 1992) 6:24
9. Of Wolf And Man (Mannheim, May 22nd, 1993) 4:17
10. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Oakland, October 12th, 1991) 5:59
11. One (Moscow, September 28th, 1991) 8:13
12. Whiplash (Moscow, September 28th, 1991) 5:53
13. So What (Mannheim, May 22nd, 1993) 3:31 Running time: 76:16 min.
30th Anniversary Expanded Edition remastered re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica’s eponymous album, better known as "The Black Album".
Released on August 13, 1991, “Metallica” was a departure from the..
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High quality metal pin badge with glass cabochon.
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High quality metal pin badge.
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Just fasten these cool badge to your favourite jacket!
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Metal type: cooper
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The fifth re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica’s eponymous album, better known as "The Black Album".
Released on August 13, 1991, “Metallica” was a departure from the Thrash Metal style of Metallica's previous four albums and saw the band moving towards a more commercial Heavy Metal sound. Many fans consider the album the initial turning point in their music, where "old" and "new" Metallica are distinguished from one another.
"The Black Album" is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed records of all time, with global sales of over 35 million, and contains a series of unrelenting singles, "Enter Sandman", "The Unforgiven", "Nothing Else Matters", "Wherever I May Roam", and "Sad But True". It debuted at number one in ten countries and spent four consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200, making it Metallica's first album to top the album charts. "Metallica" is the band's best-selling album to date, with over 16 million copies sold in the United States. It is one of the best-selling albums worldwide, and also one of the best-selling albums in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan tracking began. Up to 2012, the album was certified 16× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2020, the album was ranked number 235 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. In December 2019, "Metallica" became the fourth release in American history to enter the 550-week milestone on the Billboard 200. It also became the second longest-charting traditional title in history, and the second to spend 550 weeks on the album charts.
The thirtieth anniversary remastered re-release includes a download card.
Blackened Recordings, 1991/2021 (BLCKND008R-1). Made in USA. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. Enter Sandman 5:31
2. Sad But True 5:24
3. Holier Than Thou 3:48
Side Two
1. The Unforgiven 6:27
2. Wherever I May Roam 6:44
3. Don't Tread On Me 4:01
Side Three
1. Through The Never 4:04
2. Nothing Else Matters 6:28
3. Of Wolf And Man 4:17
Side Four
1. The God That Failed 5:08
2. My Friend Of Misery 6:49
3. The Struggle Within 3:54
The fifth re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica’s eponymous album, better known as "The Black Album".
Released on August 13, 1991, “Metallica” was a departure from the Thrash Metal style of Metallica..
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METALLICA “The $5.98 E.P. - Garage Days Re-Revisited” /12” EP/
The first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Elektra/Asylum Records, A Division of Warner Communications Inc., 1987 (9 60757-1). Made in US. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-. Still in seal.
Tracklist:
SIDE ONE
1. Helpless 6:36
2. The Small Hours 6:39
SIDE TWO
3. The Wait 4:55
4. Crash Course In Brain Surgery 3:10
5. Last Caress / Green Hell 3:28
The first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Elektra/Asylum Records, A Division of Warner Communications Inc., 1987 (9 60757-1). Made in US. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-. Still in seal.
Tracklist:
SIDE ONE
1. Helpless 6:36
2. The Small Hours 6:39
SIDE TWO
3. T..
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€ 59.90
METALLICA “Creeping Death / Jump In The Fire” /LP/
Vertigo/PolyGram International Music B.V. Baarn/Popron A.S., 1987/1990 (842 219-1 | 50 021-1). Made in Czechoslovakia. Used (cover/disc): EX/VG+.
Tracklist:
SIDE 1
1. Creeping Death 6:36
2. Am I Evil 7:45
3. Blitzkrieg 3:35
SIDE 2
5. Jump In The Fire 4:39
6. Seek And Destroy (Live)..