CD

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The first album to feature Bobby Rondinelli on drums and Joe Lynn Turner on lead vocals (the third and final vocalist), after the departures of Cozy Powell and Graham Bonnetrespectively, following the release of "Down To Earth" album.
The album marked the further commercialization of the band's sound, with Blackmore once describing at the time a liking for the Rock band, Foreigner. It became the band's highest-charting album on the UK Albums Chart, where it peaked at number three. "I Surrender" became the band's highest charting Single in the UK, reaching No. 3.
Allegedly, the album's cover (designed by Hipgnosis) had originally been proposed for use on Black Sabbath's 1978 release "Never Say Die!".
Polydor, 1981/1991 (800 018-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. I Surrender 4:00
2. Spotlight Kid 4:52
3. No Release 5:31
4. Magic 4:05
5. Vielleicht Das Nachste Mal (Maybe the Next Time) 3:16
6. Can't Happen Here 4:56
7. Freedom Fighter 4:19
8. Midtown Tunnel Vision 4:30
9. Difficult To Cure (Beethoven's Ninth) 5:50

Remastered re-release of the first live album by legendary British Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Breaking with '70s Heavy Metal tradition by releasing a live album after only two studio efforts (you're supposed to have three before the live one), Rainbow served up double LP in 1977. It was recorded live over several German and Japanese dates in late 1976, during the Rising world tour.
"On Stage" is full of great songs and playing, it's one of the best live albums ever recorded. The production is very good. Produced by Martin Birch, who was responsible for much of Iron Maiden's production.
Going without saying, one should be sure going into this, that there's gonna be a lot of ingenious guitar licks being composed, adding a lot of life to tracks like "Catch the Rainbow" and "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves". Those tracks in particular are both on the slower side in comparison to many on the debut, but have an excellent delivery when performed live. Dio's untouched live vocal performance crossed with the unstoppable Ritchie Blackmore showcase some of the greatest moments in "live record" history. The help of Jimmy Bain on bass and Cozy Powell on drums, although less famous at the time, assist driving home and backing many of Blackmore's tangents. This would set the stage for what we should expect from those musicians on future releases.
The covers performed on here are pretty great; while "Mistreated" may seem redundant due to being taken from Blackmore's previous band, it's a nice touch hearing Dio sing it instead. Toney Carey on the keyboards obviously isn't too different from Jon Lord, but still pretty great. "Still I'm Sad" stands out as a unique one here, as it was originally just an instrumental cover on the studio album. But on this, we are given vocals and more intensity, in turn churning out a track that has more suspense, and you can't really hear it anywhere else...
Great release, with some unique output that you won't hear anywhere else!!
Polydor Records, a Universal Music Company, 1977/1999 (547 362-2). Re-press. Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Kill The King 5:31
2. Medley: Man On The Silver Mountain / Blues / Starstruck 11:15
3. Catch The Rainbow 15:36
4. Mistreated (Deep Purple cover) 13:07
5. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 7:37
6. Still I'm Sad (The Yardbirds cover) 11:05
Total playing time: 64:11 min.

Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The band’s last album to feature drummer Cozy Powell and their only album with vocalist Graham Bonnet. Released in 1979, it contains Rainbow's first hit single "Since You Been Gone", marking a more commercial direction of the band's sound.
The departure of Ronnie James Dio gave Ritchie Blackmore a chance to reinvent Rainbow, which he does to a certain extent on "Down To Earth". Adding former Deep Purple colleague Roger Glover as bassist and Graham Bonnet as vocalist, Blackmore tones down some of the excess of the Dio years, particularly in terms of fantastical lyrics, and turns to straight-ahead Hard Rock, only occasionally adorned by prominent synthesizers.
In general, their material is fairly solid, and "Since You Been Gone" easily ranks among the band's best songs, but overall the record is a little generic and sounds very much of its time - namely, the late '70s, when Album Rock still ruled the arenas. Nevertheless, Rainbow has a distinct idea, primarily through the guitar artistry and mystical sensibility of Ritchie Blackmore. He sounds invigorated on the album, turning in muscular performances and strong solos on each cut; clearly, the reunion has revitalized him.
Blackmore, Glover, and drummer Cozy Powell turn "Down To Earth" into a fine Hard Rock platter. It might not offer anything unique, but it delivers the goods!
Polydor Records, A Universal Music Company, 1979/1999 (547 364-2). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. All Night Long 3:53
2. Eyes Of The World 6:43
3. No Time To Lose 3:45
4. Makin' Love 4:38
5. Since You Been Gone 3:20
6. Love's No Friend 4:55
7. Danger Zone 4:32
8. Lost In Hollywood 4:51
Total playing time: 36:37 min.

First remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
Released in 1978, it's the last album to feature original lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio, on which he went out on a high note.
While the material is not quite as strong as on the previous studio effort, "Rising", "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" maintains the momentum the band had built up.
"Kill the King" had been previously heard on the live "On Stage" record, but here it sounds more fully realized. Also, the title track from the album stands as one of the best songs the band did, not to mention a noble sentiment. The chugging "L.A. Connection" is another highlight.
As with all of their first four albums, this one was produced by Martin Birch, and he really knows how to get the best out of the band by this point. The result is that the songs couldn't sound any better, so even if some of the material isn't quite up to their best, the album is still very cohesive, steady, and, ultimately, satisfying. This would turn out to be the last great album Rainbow would ever make, although they did enjoy a great deal of chart success in the post-Dio era.
Polydor Records, Inc. A Universal Music Company, 1978/1999 (547 363-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Long Live Rock'n'roll 4:24
2. Lady Of The Lake 3:38
3. L.A. Connection 5:02
4. Gates Of Babylon 6:51
5. Kill The King 4:30
6. Shed (Subtle) 4:47
7. Sensitive To Light 3:07
8. Rainbow Eyes 7:26
Total playing time: 39:45 min.

First remastered re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
On their second release, also known as “Rainbow Rising”, Rainbow not only avoid the sophomore jinx; they hit a home run. After replacing the entire band (except Ronnie James Dio) immediately following the recording of the first album, Ritchie Blackmore and the "Rising" line-up (Blackmore; Dio; Tony Carey - keys; Jimmy Bain - bass; and the late, great Cozy Powell - drums) had plenty of time on the road touring the first album to get the chops and material together for their second.
In particular, "Stargazer" really came together on the 1975 tour and featured stunning keyboard work from Carey. The material is uniformly strong, with "Starstruck" and "A Light in the Black" standing out in particular. Ronnie Dio turns in a great vocal on the stunningly direct (under three minutes!) "Do You Close Your Eyes". All six songs on the album are up there with anything the band has done, before or since. The playing has a very tight, colourful feel to it, which was lacking a bit on the first record. This album can legitimately be mentioned in the same breath as classic Deep Purple!
The album was an instant critical and commercial success upon release, and even half a decade later was being voted the number one Heavy Metal album of all time by the readers of British Kerrang! Magazine, remaining in the genre's fundamental canon unto the present day. After all, in its grooves, Blackmore and Rainbow managed the seemingly impossible feat of infusing Heavy Metal’s monochromatic shades of black with every colour of the Rainbow!
Polydor Records, Inc. A Universal Music Company., 1976/1999 (547 361-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Tarot Woman 6:04
2. Run With The Wolf 3:43
3. Starstruck 4:08
4. Do You Close Your Eyes 3:02
5. Stargazer 8:32
6. A Light In The Black 8:11
Total playing time: 33:40 min.

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
During studio sessions in Tampa Bay, Florida on 12 December 1974, Blackmore originally planned to record the solo single "Black Sheep of the Family" (a cover of a track by the band Quatermass from 1970) and the newly composed "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves", which was to be the B-side. Other musicians involved included singer/lyricist Ronnie James Dio and drummer Gary Driscoll of Blues Rock band Elf, and cellist Hugh McDowell of ELO. Satisfied with the two tracks, Blackmore decided to extend the sessions to a full album.
The other members of Elf, keyboardist Micky Lee Soule and bassist Craig Gruber, were used for the recording of the album in Musicland Studios in Munich, West Germany during February and March, 1975.
The last track of the album, "Still I'm Sad", is an instrumental cover of a song by The Yardbirds from their 1965 album "Having A Rave Up With The Yardbirds". A version featuring vocals subsequently appeared on Rainbow's live album "On Stage".
Though it was originally planned to be a solo album, the record was billed as "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow", and later progressed as a new band project. Blackmore and Dio did promotional work for the album. Despite the title implying the record being a Ritchie Blackmore solo release, in later years Blackmore has jokingly stated that Dio's contributions warranted a re-titling of "Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio's Rainbow".
Shortly after the album was released, all Elf members (except Dio) were sacked and Blackmore recruited new musicians for subsequent Rainbow albums. This first line-up never performed live, and the live photos used in the album art are of Blackmore while with Deep Purple and of Elf playing live.
Vocalist Ronnie James Dio considered this release his favourite Rainbow album.
Polydor Records, A Universal Music Company, 1975/1999 (547 360-2). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Man On The Silver Mountain 4:41
2. Self Portrait 3:16
3. Black Sheep Of The Family (Quatermass cover) 3:22
4. Catch The Rainbow 6:39
5. Snake Charmer 4:32
6. The Temple Of The King 4:44
7. If You Don't Like Rock & Roll 2:37
8. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 3:31
9. Still I'm Sad (Yardbirds cover) 3:53
Total playing time: 37:15 min.

Remastered re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
The record is an unexpected return to form from the journeyman Hard Rockers. Just a record before, Rainbow sounded as if they were verging on Billy Squier territory, but here, they reverse course and deliver a solid, no-frills Hard Rock record. It isn't just that the material is stronger, though it certainly is, it's that Roger Glover abandoned his smoothed-out, radio-ready production that marred "Difficult To Cure". The band line-up was the same as had recorded the previous "Difficult To Cure" album, with the exception of David Rosenthal, who replaced Don Airey on keyboards.
Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner sounds more comfortable with the group, and the entire band just seems to gel, turning even the generic numbers on the album into enjoyable, straight-ahead Hard Rock. There may not be any specific showcases for Ritchie Blackmore, but his playing is better heard in this setting, where he's not only soloing, he's propelling the band with his powerful riffs. As always, he's the driving force behind the band, but this is truly a band effort, which is one of the reasons why "Straight Between The Eyes" is one of the strongest albums the group ever cut!
In 2022, "Straight Between The Eyes" was named #5 of "The 25 greatest Rock guitar albums of 1982" list in Guitar World Magazine.
Polydor Records. A Universal Music Company, 1983/1999/2017 (547 366-2). Made in the E.U. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. Death Alley Driver 4:45
2. Stone Cold 5:19
3. Bring On The Night (Dream Chaser) 4:08
4. Tite Squeeze 3:15
5. Tearin' Out My Heart 4:05
6. Power 4:27
7. Miss Mistreated 4:30
8. Rock Forever 3:52
9. Eyes Of Fire 6:39
Total playing time: 41:00 min.

Fourth compilation album by the legendary British Hard Rock/Heavy Metal/AOR band.
"The Best Of Rainbow" compiles 16 of the best tracks from Rainbow's first seven studio albums, wisely avoiding 1977's live "On Stage" release. The first two tracks from their debut album, 1975's "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow", showcases the instant bond that was formed between Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio, especially on "Man on the Silver Mountain." Blackmore changed the band for the following year's "Rainbow Rising", with Jimmy Bain replacing bass player Craig Gruber, and Cozy Powell taking percussion duties away from Gary Driscoll. Adding keyboard player Tony Carey helped tracks like "Starstruck" and the lengthy "Stargazer" to sound a little more dimensional and fluent than the band's first effort. All of 1978's "Long Live Rock and Roll" have Rainbow settling in to a heavier sound with faster guitar riffs, proven on the frantic "Kill the King" and on the string accompanied "Gates of Babylon." With Dio leaving in 1978, Graham Bonnet filled in on vocals for "Down To Earth", with Roger Glover playing bass. Although the album gave the band a number 40 hit with "Since You've Been Gone," one of Russ Ballard's creations, Bonnet left thereafter and was replaced by Joe Lynn Turner for the "Difficult To Cure" album. The album sold on the strength of "I Surrender," one of their best tracks, but the remaining tunes marked the beginning of Rainbow's recession. "Jealous Lover," the B-side to 1981's "Can't Happen Here" is a nice addition to the collection, while the next four tracks from Rainbow's most disappointing releases are best heard here than on their parent albums. For a hits package, "The Very Best Of Rainbow" doubles as both a handy sift through the band's changing lineup and as a good place to start for those who are inquisitive!
The front cover comes from the inside of the first Rainbow album, "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow", and is actually a picture of Ritchie Blackmore playing with his previous band, Deep Purple.
PolyGram Records, Inc., 1997 (537 687-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Man On The Silver Mountain     4:37 
2. Catch The Rainbow     6:38 
3. Starstruck     4:06 
4. Stargazer     8:26 
5. Kill The King     4:28 
6. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll     4:23 
7. Gates Of Babylon     6:46 
8. Since You Been Gone     3:17 
9. All Night Long     3:50 
10. I Surrender     4:01 
11. Can't Happen Here     4:57 
12. Jealous Lover     3:11 
13. Stone Cold     5:17 
14. Power     4:26 
15. Can't Let You Go     4:20 
16. Street Of Dreams     4:26
Total playing time: 77:09

Tracks 1,2: from “Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow” (1975)
Tracks 3,4: from “Rainbow Rising” (1976)
Tracks 5,6,7: from “Long Live Rock 'n' Roll” (1978)
Tracks 8,9: from “Down To Earth” (1979)
Tracks 10,11: from “Difficult To Cure” (1981)
Track 12: B-side of “Can't Happen Here” (1981)
Tracks 13,14: from “Straight Between The Eyes” (1982)
Tracks 15,16: from “Band Out Of Shape” (1983)

The third full-length album of russian Thrash/Death Metal band.
"The Depths Of Rage" - strong Metal slaughter, riched by plexuses of Thrash and Death Metal. Music has become even faster and more aggressive, in addition to all, complementing with ferocious screaming.
The album features 12 killing tracks, different in tempo and level of rigidity, but in spite of the band’s emphasis on the severity of the sound, melodic enough.
The album recorded at one of the best studios in Moscow - Play Studio.
Eugene Postebaylo, known for his work with covers Deicide, had a hand in design of the booklet.
Perfect artwork of the album, like the last time, belongs to the hand of Aurora Wagner.
For fans of: Exodus, Kreator, Death, Slayer.
Release includes 8-pages booklet.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR063/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.

Tracklist:
1. Laceration  3:24
2. Alert Dead  2:12
3. Show  2:48
4. The Past  3:14
5. Way  3:16
6. Night    3:24
7. Wind  2:42
8. Elevation  3:31
9. The Darkness  2:32
10. Fog  3:13
11. Ghost  3:15
12. Song of Night  2:54
Total playing time: 36:34 min.

 

The third full-length studio album by legendary German Alternative/Industrial/Dance-Metal band.
With the first Rammstein album you hear, it's hard not to be slightly amazed by the sheer chutzpah of it all. The German lyrics, the Prog Rock tendencies, the classic Metal guitars, and the Ridiculous Basso Profundo vocals -- you either fall for it, spurn it, or are utterly bemused by the extremeness of it all. Unless you're a fanatic, it wears a little thin the second time around. And for most listeners, MUTTER, the group's third album and sequel to their inexplicable commercial breakthrough "Sehnsucht", will be the second time around since it's their first release since becoming a high profile act.
Thing is, if you've heard that record, you've pretty much heard "Mutter", since all the trademarks are in place, without much noticeable variation. Yes, there are slight differences, chief of which is the cleaner production, which streamlines everything, so the guitars don't seem as heavy, the songs not as epic, and the whole enterprise not as ridiculous. That's not the same thing as stripping the group to the basics, however; it's more like wrapping up the music in nice, shiny paper and putting a ribbon on it. That's not really good for a group like Rammstein, but it doesn't dilute their impact, either, because they are what they are and no amount of polish will make them mainstream (nor will it make it possible to take them seriously).
If you are not into Death Metal or something like that, but if you are into Metal, maybe Rammstein’s "Mutter" is very good, because it has a lot of different elements, it has orchestra parts, heavy guitars, good drum sound — that could be a good reference!
The album's cover image is a photograph of a dead fetus, which was taken by Daniel & Geo Fuchs. The album has yielded six Singles, which, to date, are the most released from any Rammstein album.
In 2005, "Mutter" was ranked number 324 in Rock Hard Magazine's book "The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time".
Motor Music, Hamburg. A division of Universal Music GmbH/Universal Music Argentina S.A., 2001 (549 639-2). Made in Argentina. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Mein Herz Brennt 4:39
2. Links 234 3:36
3. Sonne 4:32
4. Ich Will 3:37
5. Feuer Frei! 3:08
6. Mutter 4:28
7. Spieluhr 4:46
8. Zwitter 4:17
9. Rein Raus 3:09
10. Adios 3:48
11. Nebel 4:54
Total playing time: 45:02 min.

The eighth full-length studio album by legendary German Alternative/Industrial/Dance-Metal band.
Like many other artists around the world, a postponed tour during the COVID-19 pandemic forced the band back to the studio to funnel their creative juices into a new album, erasing any fears that it'd be another decade before hearing a follow-up to 2019's self-titled album.
Much like that catalogue triumph, "Zeit" is yet another step forward in artistic growth and maturity; it might even be Rammstein's most thoughtful and poignant record to date. 
The cover art for "Zeit" depicts the members of Rammstein walking down a staircase connected to the Trudelturm, a monument dedicated to aerial research, located at Aerodynamic Park in Adlershof, Berlin.
Digisleeve includes red OBI-strip with gold embossed logo, CD inner sleeve, and 20-page booklet.
Rammstein GBR/Universal Music GmbH/Vertigo/Capitol Records, 2022 (0602445084999). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Armee Der Tristen 3:25
2. Zeit 5:21
3. Schwarz 4:18
4. Giftig 3:08
5. Zick Zack 4:04
6. Ok 4:03
7. Meine Tränen 3:57
8. Angst 3:44
9. Dicke Titten 3:38
10. Lügen 3:49
11. Adieu 4:38
Total playing time: 44:05 min.

The debut full-length album by Bulgarian Heavy Metal band.
Inferno Records, 2009 (IR006CD). Made in France. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Under Control 05:03
2. Warriors 04:58
3. Voice Of The Wilderness 04:56
4. The Flood 04:07
5. Desert Of Time 06:36
6. Orchrist 04:31
7. Age Of Steel 05:29
8. Mirror Of Dreams 03:02
9. Stay Aside 04:36


​​​​​​​

The fourth full-length studio album by Spanish Thrash Metal band.
"Bury The World" contains 10 tracks of intense Thrash Metal in its purest form, blending aggressive riffing with a great sense of melody, creating memorable songs for fans of Slayer, Overkill, Anthrax, Metallica, Testament and more.
Xtreem Music, 2022 (XM 366 CD). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Berserk 3:14
2. Bury the World 4:28
3. Daggers in the Chest 4:00
4. Evil Subjugation 3:34
5. Evade 4:53
6. Bad Angel 4:46
7. Digital Criminal 3:15
8. Hunting Humans 4:54
9. Crushing Your Bones 4:38
10. Rat Licker 1:35
Total playing time: 39:17 min.


Samples: https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/
Samples: https://rancorthrash.bandcamp.com/

The second full-length studio album by Spanish Thrash Metal band.
"Dark Future" contains 9 slabs of intense Thrash Metal in its purest form, blending aggressive riffing with a great sense of melody, creating memorable songs, dragging varied influences that might remind us to bands like Mortal Sin, Overkill, Slayer, Metallica, Anthrax, Testament, early Annihilator and the Bay Area sound.
Xtreem Music, 2013 (XM 125 CD). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Last Drop Of Blood 5:24
2. Addicted To Hate 3:35
3. Knocking At The Gates Of Hell 4:38
4. Deaf People 5:50
5. Sea Of Lies 4:10
6. Dark Future 5:24
7. Chaos Of Life 4:36
8. Nothing Within 5:39
9. There's No Love 3:17
Total playing time: 42:33 min.


Samples: https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/
Samples: https://rancorthrash.bandcamp.com/

Second full-length album by Russian Slavonic Pagan Folk Metal band from Moscow (not to be confused with the Рарог / Rarog from Moscow).
Solid equilibrium between their Slavonic culture and metallic aggression.
Line-up features members of Krada, ex-Калевала, ex-Stonehenge, as well as guest appearance of musicians from ARKONA, KALEVALA, BEER BEAR and MORBID VIOLENCE.
CD includes 28-page booklet!
Sound Age Productions, 2011 (SAPCD 205)


Tracklist:
1.Боянов Гимн (Boyanov Anthem) 05:25
2.Беда (Misfortune) 03:16
3.По велению Рода (At the behest of Rod) 03:08
4.Гуляй (Walk) 03:41
5.Павшим в бою (Killed in battle) 03:04
6.Перунов день (Perun's day) 03:27
7.Под Сварожьим знаменем (Under the flag of Svarog) 04:22
8.Во браном во хмелю) 03:56
9.Рарог (Rarog) 05:08
10.Взойди солнце (Rise, sun) 05:16
11.Любо братцы... (Nicely brothers ...) 04:47
Total playing time: 46:30

Second album of Russian thrash/death metal band.
Cyberborea Records, 2010 (CYBER009)


Tracklist:
01.Intro 1:38
02.Master Of The Dead 5:18
03.Современный Инквизитор 3:31
04.Path To Eternity 4:23
05.Imitating Of Life 4:09
06.Правды Свет 2:49
07.Six Feet Under After Dawn 3:29
08.Но В Душе Моей Мрак 4:21
09.Рву Вены 3:55
10.Умереть Одному 3:25


Samples: http://www.lastfm

Debut full-length album by the Finnish Progressive Folk Rock/Metal band.
Finland's Rauta (which means "Iron") are a fantastic act that sings in Finnish, and Firebox Records introduce them to the world on this debut.
The band started to write their first material in 2003 which resulted in their debut album "Haudanmaa". Musically Rauta has several influences; most present are, next to Folk, Progressive Rock and Metal. This together results in a great mixture that goes from Metal to Rock to Folk and even some Jazz sometimes. Especially songs like "Liian Kaukana", "Veren Perintö" and "Morsian Pukeutuu Keltaiseen" give a special feeling with great compositions and variety of instruments.
Lyrically it’s of course not easy to follow but thanks to the great crystal clear production that gave every instrument some space to breath most of the vocals are good to hear. The lyrics handle subjects with a certain criticism against progress and the decadence of the western society, on the other hand they lean heavily on longing for nature, which is something that comes back very often in the Finnish folklore.
This is great album with beautiful compositions! A must for fans of: Lumsk, Korpiklaani, Orplid and the non-Metal elements of Vintersorg!!
Firebox, 2007 (FIRECD-046). Made in Finland. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Soturi 6:29
2. Jukolan Talossa 4:08
3. Veren Perintö 4:28
4. Pimeä Jää 4:44
5. Liian Kaukana 5:34
6. Haudanmaan Polska 4:53
7. Tulenkantajat Ja Sateentekijät 3:35
8. Morsian Pukeutuu Keltaiseen 4:42
9. Laulumailla 4:06
10. Varjokuvia 5:05
11. Varjokuvia 6:34
Total playing time: 54:18

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
If ever there was a band to walk hand in hand with Motörhead into war - it’s Raven. Apart from Motörhead, it’s fair to say that this trio has transcended all trends by way of continuing to churn out no frills hammering Heavy Metal. Raven is the sort of band that is very much part of Heavy Metal furniture; a trio which at times we’ve taken for granted due to their immovable sound and vision.
With their 13th full-length studio slab of concrete, and their first opus since 2009’s "Walk Through Fire", these guys continue to march through the trends and destroy all in their wake; forget Glam Metal, forget Grunge, and forget Nu-Metal, because Raven plows on like a war machine operated by lunatics hell-bent on wasting all those who do not bow down to their command. And so is it really a surprise then that the aptly titled "ExtermiNation" is another crushing slab of Old School Metal? Of course not!
Raven occupies the same sort of scrap-metal yard which the likes of Accept have made their home. Raven is one of those primitive forces with a no-care, can-do attitude – as reliable as hell and yet not just content with filling up their records with average lumps. Raven remains lethal in whichever path it takes; John Gallagher’s vocals always bubbling with malice in order to work in cohorts with the latest steaming riff, frothing bass-line and hammering drum.
"ExtermiNation" is one of those albums you’ll slap on when you’re pissed off or feeling at a loss with the Heavy Metal genre, because not only do this terrible trio reinstall faith in the genre, they will pump your lungs full of lead, and get your heart beating on a diet of molten steel!
Steamhammer/SPV, 2015 (SPV 267962 CD). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Destroy All Monsters 6:04
2. Tomorrow 4:25
3. It's Not What You Got 3:27
4. Fight 4:03
5. Battle March / Tank Treads (The Blood Runs Red) 5:26
6. Feeding The Monster 3:42
7. Fire Burns Within 4:59
8. Scream 3:04
9. One More Day 5:12
10. Thunder Down Under 4:47
11. No Surrender 3:53
12. Golden Dawn 0:53
13. Silver Bullet 4:15
14. River Of No Return 5:25
Bonus Track:
15. Malice In Geordieland 3:03
Total playing time: 62:38 min.

Dark Ambient from DEMONCY member (USA)! 
Baphomet Rec., 2004 (Baph.122)


Tracklist:
1. Precipice 07:01
2. Still and Calm 06:03
3. Misery Preserved 06:49
4. Drain 06:15
5. Confined in Solitude 06:27
6. Soulstrip 08:13
7. Scatche 08:08  

death doom from Russia
MUSICA Production, 2007 (MP20)
Ethno-death-doom-metal from TENOCHITLAN and SEA OF DESPAIRATION member.
 Lyrics in Maya llanguage. Male and female vocal. Death-doom-metal 
with folk influences.


Tracklist:    
1. U NABE BANBAL
2. U NABEMUL CA CHAU QUECHE-ACHI
3. U CAMUL CA CHAU RABINAL ACHI
4. MUN
5. U CAMUL CA CHAU QUECHE ACHI
6. ROXMUL CA CHAU RABINAL ACHI
7. ROXMUL CA CHAU QUECHE ACHI
8. U CAHMUL CA CHAU RABINAL ACHI