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The fourth EP by legendary Swiss Symphonic Industrial/Electro Black/Dark Metal band.
Samael have definitely had a polarizing career. They began as a mid-paced Black Metal band that specialized in creating a rhythmic groove that the genre wasn’t really known for. They eventually found that they could enhance that groove by including Industrial elements (most notably a drum machine). This actually led to one of their most revered albums, "Passage". Instead of just sticking to their unique style, though, they pushed further into the Industrial genre; alienating a large amount of their fans in the process. In 2009 Samael surprised everybody by releasing the most aggressive album of their careers – an album that mixed the speed and atmosphere of Black Metal with the rhythmic pulse of Industrial Metal. This lead to the obvious question: was "Above" a one-time deal or were Samael back in the Metal genre for good? Almost year and a half after the release of “Above”, Samael are back with “Antigod”. While Samael’s new EP can’t really answer that question definitively, it’s at least a good tentative “yes”.
The new song, “Antigod,” sounds like it could have been lifted directly from "Passage". It is the kind of rhythmic, Industrialized Black Metal that the band used to do so well. It features the pounding percussion, thick orchestral synths, and Vorph’s long-missed growl that made "Passage" so great. That song is followed up by the band’s second re-creation of the song “Into the Pentagram”. That song was originally found on the band’s debut and subsequently re-done on their "Rebellion" EP. This version of the song has been given the band’s Industrial treatment – replacing the live drums of the first two versions with a drum machine and additional synths – and while it is great, it lacks the dark atmosphere of the "Rebellion" version. The EP is rounded out by two live tracks, a remix, and an all-synth finale. The live tracks are both taken from the band’s Industrial era, but they’re much more powerful live. The remix of “Antigod” isn’t terrible. It lacks the power and heaviness of the original, and is actually a bit grating due to the thin drum sound and distorted vocals. The all-synth new track, “Ten Thousand Years”, is an instrumental composition, sounding more as a soundtrack for a movie. It is a nice pompous track.
"Antigod" is a great surprise since it truly does provide the back-to-roots feel that we were initially promised with "Above". The live tracks show that the band is still pretty kick-ass and heavy in a live situation. Overall, whether you choose to listen to this EP or not, know that “Antigod” is a great return to the band’s roots and hopefully it is a sign of things to come!!
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2010 (NB 2672-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Antigod 4:04
2. Into The Pentagram (2010) 4:44
3. Reign Of Light 3:47
4. Slavocracy 4:16
5. Antigod (Dark Night Remix) 3:50
6. Ten Thousand Years 4:44
Total playing time: 25:25 min.

 

30th Anniversary re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Swiss Black Metal Band.
Formed back in July 1988 by brothers Vorphalack (guitars, vocals) & Xytraguptor (drums, keyboards), Samael grown into one of the leading Metal bands to ever emerge from Switzerland and rose to international fame during their formative years with Century Media Records. When Samael's one-album-only contract with Osmose Productions expired, the band signed with Century Media, which offered them a better deal. The long time between "Worship Him" and "Blood Ritual" was due to negotiations between the band and the label.
The band chose to record their second effort in Germany rather than Switzerland, due to the expensive studio's time in their native country. "Blood Ritual" was produced by Waldemar Sorychta at T & T Studios in Gelsenkirchen, and is regarded as a true Dark/Black Metal masterpiece.
Vorphalack argued that the main change between "Worship Him" and "Blood Ritual" was the record production and not the music. According to him, there are songs in their sophomore album that pre-date their debut.
Century Media Records Ltd./Rawforce Records, 1992/2022 (RAWFORCE 100-100). Made in Chile.


Tracklist:
1. Epilogue 0:39
2. Beyond The Nothingness 4:31
3. Poison Infiltration 3:57
4. After The Sepulture 4:35
5. Macabre Operetta 6:41
6. Blood Ritual 3:24
7. Since the Creation... 0:34
8. With The Gleam Of The Torches 6:25
9. Total Consecration 2:40
10. Bestial Devotion 4:49
11. ...Until The Chaos 3:25
Total playing time: 41:45 min.


https://samael.bandcamp.com/

The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary Swiss Symphonic Industrial/Black/Dark Metal band.
The first Samael album on Napalm Records, and the first to feature bassist Thomas "Drop" Betrisey. The release year of the album coincides with the band's 30th anniversary.
"Hegemony" was in the making for over four years and saw a shift from the occult and spiritual themes prevalent on past albums to social and political topics. However, as Vorph said, "Hegemony" closely connected with predecessor album "Lux Mundi".
Frighteningly brutal, a colorless bouquet from the withered flowers of Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir, "Hegemony" is a slick and vital record that sounds absolutely massive and is wickedly good fun.
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2017 (NPR 718 DP). Made in Austria. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Hegemony 3:47
2. Samael 3:58
3. Angel Of Wrath 3:29
4. Rite Of Renewal 4:31
5. Red Planet 3:58
6. Black Supremacy 3:50
7. Murder Or Suicide 4:03
8. This World 3:52
9. Against All Enemies 4:31
10. Land Of The Living 4:12
11. Dictate Of Transparency 3:58
12. Helter Skelter (The Beatles cover) 3:26
13. Storm Of Fire 4:11    (Bonus Track)
Total playing time: 51:29 min.

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary Swiss Symphonic Industrial/Electro Black/Dark Metal band.
All throughout the ‘90s, Samael was busy pushing the boundaries of Black Metal, dropping all the standard frozen aesthetics and playing with Electronic sounds. While there was still plenty of occult and anti-Christian sentiment, Samael always played to the beat of a different drum. Many fans didn’t care for just how different that beat got several years later, when the band could more accurately be described as an Industrial or even Symphonic outfit. Long time fanatics should brace themselves as the prodigal son returns to its roots and produces a sound that reminds the world why Samael was so highly regarded in the first place.
As though trying to make up for the less aggressive albums, Samael’s previous release, “Above”, was unnecessarily harsh and heavy, with a production that made all the songs bleed together into one mass of incompressible screams. It seems the band learned a valuable lesson from that release, as “Lux Mundi” has a much more organic and fluid production, and all the instruments get a chance to shine. From front man Vorph’s distinctive growl to the melodic and menacing guitar work, all the best Samael elements are put on display. Black Metal is still deeply rooted in Samael's sound, but modern Industrial rears its ugly head and accentuates its presence all the time. The connection of the two styles is seamless (like it was before), but this time it sounds exceptionally well. The production and song writing style clearly brings to mind Samael’s 90’s era work, with some modern sensibilities. Generally the keyboard and electronic parts play a supporting role, with shorter intro or interlude segments that have a bigger emphasis, which leads to an overall heavier experience that still has loads of atmosphere. The electronic programming is used to vary the tone of each song, giving the various tracks a distinct feel. Not simply a return to old sounds, the album is also a rising new dawn that combines the various styles heard throughout Samael’s impressive two decade career. The songs “The Shadow of the Sword” and “The Truth is Marching On” strike the best balance between the “Reign Of Light” era and the “Passage” era, with just enough Electronic sounds to match the fast paced guitar work. “Mother Night” gives a heavy take on the idea of a ballad, while “Pagan Trance” gives a nod to the band’s mystical roots. “Soul Invictus” is also worth a special mention, with a thundering drum beat and swirling dual guitar rhythm that is nearly trance inducing.
The album is clearly trying, and mostly succeeds, to be a successor to the “Passage” album. “Lux Mundi” is undoubtedly among the best of the band’s offerings and an album that will bring Samael defectors back to the fold! Samael returns to form and strikes the right balance between furious Black Metal, melody, and Electronic sounds. This is the best active Metal band from Switzerland, as opposed to institutionalized religion which they always criticize, and has no problem with fitting into the demands of the 21st century. Their thinking about music is modern and archaism-free. With bands like Samael around, the future looks bright!!
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2011 (NB 2790-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Luxferre 3:49
2. Let My People Be! 3:49
3. Of War 3:41
4. Antigod 4:04
5. For A Thousand Years 4:55
6. The Shadow Of The Sword 3:49
7. In The Deep 4:02
8. Mother Night 4:18
9. Pagan Trance 4:19
10. In Gold We Trust 3:29
11. Soul Invictus 4:18
12. The Truth Is Marching On 4:29
Total playing time: 49:02

Deluxe Edition re-release of the first EP by legendary Swiss Symphonic Industrial Black Metal band.
"Rebellion" is an interesting little median between Samael's strongest albums, a relic from a time, when most bands still seemed to care about releasing short-form works that had some unique content and genuine value. At the time it was easily the most experimental and varied of their recordings, if only because they saw fit to really test the waters beyond Metal with some of Xytras' evocative, ritualistic Ambient music with beats, having a few pretty decent, harder hitting tunes which mark that transition from "Ceremony Of Opposites" to the sheer brilliance.
Though it merely collected the leftover tracks from 1994's "Ceremony Of Opposites", the "Rebellion" EP still serves as a tasty morsel of what Samael was about to accomplish musically. Tracks like "Rebellion" and "Static Journey" advance the Swiss Black Metal merchants' experiments with synths and electronic drumbeats, and an amusing cover of Alice Cooper's "I Love the Dead" adds a little variety to boot.
This is one of the first step in the new path taken by the band after their Black Metal early days and one of the most unique releases in the genre. Without a doubt, one of the best EP’s ever released!
Limited Deluxe Edition 24-kt Gold Translucent CD, housed in luxury 6-page Soft Touch Digipak with embossed gold foil stamping and voluminous varnish. Luxury textured sticker inside!
First 50 copies include exclusive Patch and available with orders via Total Metal Shop only.
Century Media Records/Metal Scrap Records, 1995/2023 (MSR188DP). Made in Europe for the world.


Tracklist:
1. Rebellion 3:25
2. After the Sepulture (New Version) 3:33
3. I Love the Dead (Alice Cooper cover) 3:33
4. Static Journey 6:04
5. Into the Pentagram (New Version) 4:24
6. Hidden Tracks 13:46
     I. Unnamed
     II. Static Journey (Deutsche Version)
Total playing time: 34:59 min.

The eighth full-length studio album by legendary Swiss Symphonic/Electro Industrial/Black Metal band.
From crude Black Metal to finessed Industrial Electronics, Samael's long and not always smooth career path has left many fans upset and stranded by the roadside - especially due to the erratic qualities of 1999's Electro Metal hangover "Eternal" and the radical Trip-Hop departures of 2004's otherwise impressive "Reign Of Light".
With their seventh longplay, 2007's "Solar Soul", the Swiss quartet appeared to be striving to achieve some kind of historical balance between all of these disparate styles. As a result, numbers like "Promised Land", "Valkyries' New Ride" and the title track see the band re-injecting some of the analog Metal elements of early-day efforts into its still thoroughly digital aesthetic, thus rendering those songs at once inventive and worthy of a good headbang.
"Solar Soul" features a wide range of Electronic Synth effects and keyboard melodies to conform to Black Metal. Add that, a lead and rhythm guitar, and, insert onomatopoeia, you have Metal with a contemporary vibe, at times showcasing a Pop-esque groove. The intention is not only to put the melody of our forefathers in practice, but to inject catchiness and harmony of vocals vis-a-vis leads.
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2007 (NB 1898-0). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Solar Soul 03:44
2. Promised Land 03:57
3. Slavocracy 03:30
4. Western Ground 04:06
5. On the Rise 03:51
6. Alliance 03:40
7. Suspended Time 03:44
8. Valkyries' New Ride 03:53
9. Ave! 04:15
10. Quasar Waves 03:36
11. Architect (Bonus Track) 03:52
12. Olympus 04:39
Total playing time: 46:47 min.

25th Anniversary re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swiss Black Metal Band.
Released in 1991, it was the first-ever release from Osmose Productions, an independent French Black Metal label.
To celebrate the 25 years of Osmose Productions, label get the permission from Century Media to re-issue their very first release under a limited to 1000 copies digipack edition.
"Worship Him" considered a milestone in the development of second wave of Black Metal.
Century Media/Osmose Productions, 1991/2016 (OPCD001). Made in France. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Sleep Of Death 3:44
2. Worship Him 6:30
3. Knowledge Of The Ancient Kingdom 5:05
4. Morbid Metal 4:54
5. Rite Of Cthulhu 2:04
6. The Black Face 3:30
7. Into The Pentagram 6:46
8. Messenger Of The Light 2:42
9. Last Benediction 1:24
10. The Dark 4:27
Total playing time: 41:06 min.

Debut album from Dark Ambient Doom Black Metal band from Denmark, featuring members of VICTIMIZER, AD NOCTUM and CHURCH BIZARRE!
In the noir vein of early SHINING, old FORGOTTEN TOMB, BETHLEHEM, URFAUST, and SKEPTICISM.
Using all the trappings, even a few 'chords', from Black Metal and Doom Sanctus Daemoneon craft their own ambient, freeform material. It's hard to grasp a real structure which aligns them with other Black Metal/ambient bands like Abruptum, minus the violence. The sounds are far more contemplative here. Experimental music, the kind you would often find without vocals so their inclusion is of added interest. “Grey Metropolis” is the first release Sanctus Daemoneon who have more soon to come.
Regimental Records, 2007 (REG051)


Tracklist:
1.Fate Arising 02:29
2.Underneath the Skin 03:46
3.Bleak Clarity 03:09
4.Facing the Architect 04:41
5.The All-Seeing Enigma 03:38
6.Little Black Tongues 04:42
7.Grey Metropolis 03:32
8.Puzzled 05:05
Total playing time: 31:02

The third full-length album by the American Black/Death/Doom Metal band.
After a brief hiatus the band entered Bullet Ride Productions in 2013 with engineer Dustin Ridder to record their new album titled "Other Gods". Co-release of 3 labels, this album features former Manilla Road drummer Scott Peters and Howard Jones of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra on viola. The addition of these two extraordinary musicians brings both Symphonic and Progressive elements to the band's Death/Doom Metal sound.
The album is dedicated to the memory and eternal genius of H.P. Lovecraft. 
Satanath Records/Niberu Records/Thanatology Productions, 2014 (SAT072 / NR008 / TP007). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Opener of the Way 06:08
2. Other Gods 03:30
3. Nyarlathotep 05:02
4. Polaris 05:37
5. From the Depths 05:31
6. Taken Too Far 05:18
7. Lord of Fantasy 06:03
8. Dream-quest 07:41
Total playing time: 44:50


Samples: http://satanath.bandcamp.com

The sixth compilation album by legendary German Synth-Pop singer.
Sandra's career anthology featuring all commercial Singles and select favourites released between 1985 and 2009, presented in chronological order.
"The Platinum Collection" is one of Sandra's most comprehensive compilations to date, including all of her single songs released between 1985 and 2009 as well as some album tracks, remastered and arranged chronologically. Many of the songs are presented in shorter single edits.
Two versions of the album were released: a 2CD version and this one, 3CD set, which includes a selection of extended mixes, originally available on 12" Maxi Singles only. 3CD set also enables buyers to download 5 additional extended mixes in MP3 format and 5 high-quality photos and biography in English and German in PDF format (with the same content as the booklet in physical releases).
A total of 23 exclusive tracks are included in this release: 12 previously unreleased on CD, 10 that were previously available on CD Single only (or other formats such 12" Single at the time of its original release; now out-of-print), and 1 that was previously available for promotional use only.
Virgin Music/ EMI Catalogue Marketing, a division of EMI Music Germany GmbH & Co. KG, 2009 (50999 4 57346 2 5). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

CD I – 1985-1992
1. Maria Magdalena (Single Version) 3:58
2. In The Heat Of The Night (Single Version) 3:56
3. Little Girl 3:11
4. Sisters And Brothers 3:23
5. Innocent Love (Single Version) 3:50
6. Hi! Hi! Hi! (Single Version) 3:31
7. Loreen 4:17
8. Midnight Man (Single Version) 3:03
9. Everlasting Love 3:49
10. Stop For A Minute (Single Version) 3:54
11. Heaven Can Wait (Single Version) 4:05
12. Secret Land (Single Version) 4:05
13. Celebrate Your Life 3:28
14. We’ll Be Together (Single Remix) 3:49
15. Around My Heart (Single Version) 3:11
16. Hiroshima (Single Version) 4:11
17. (Life May Be) A Big Insanity 4:29
18. One More Night (Single Version) 3:41
19. Lovelight In Your Eyes 5:27
20. Johnny Wanna Live (Single Remix) 3:52
Running time: 76:29 min.

CD II – 1992-2009
1. Don’t Be Aggressive (Radio Edit) 4:22
2. I Need Love (Radio Edit) 3:18
3. Steady Me 3:57
4. Mirrored In Your Eyes 3:26
5. Maria Magdalena ’93 4:03
6. Nights In White Satin (Radio Edit) 3:35
7. Won’t Run Away 4:12
8. Secret Land ’99 (Ultra Violet Radio Edit) 3:41
9. Forever 3:44
10. Such A Shame 4:17
11. Forgive Me (Radio Edit) 3:59
12. I Close My Eyes 4:05
13. Secrets Of Love (with DJ Bobo) 3:17
14. The Way I Am 3:30
15. What Is It About Me (Radio Edit) 3:09
16. All You Zombies 5:03
17. In A Heartbeat 3:36
18. The Night Is Still Young (feat. Thomas Anders) 3:22
19. What If 2:48
20. Tête À Tête 3:44
Running time: 74:40 min.

CD III – The Best 12” Versions
1. Maria Magdalena (Extended Version) 7:13
2. In The Heat Of The Night (Extended Version) 7:23
3. Little Girl (Extended Version) 5:09
4. Innocent Love (Extended Version) 6:47
5. Hi! Hi! Hi! (Extended Version) 6:12
6. Midnight Man (Extended Version) 5:26
7. Everlasting Love (Extended Version) 7:27
8. Stop For A Minute (Extended Version) 6:19
9. Heaven Can Wait (Extended Version) 7:38
10. Secret Land (Reverse Mix) 6:44
Bonus Track:
11. Everlasting Love (PWL 12” Remix) 7:40
Running time: 73:20 min.

Total playing time: 224:29 min.

Second full-length album by Polish Thrash Metal band.
Combination of killer Thrash and devastating Death Metal, combined to the sounds of the orient similar to Sepultura's “Chaos A.D.” era, but updated with more modern production and playing techniques.
The album includes three amazing guest solos (Vogg from Decapitated; Jacek Hiro from Sceptic and Virgin Snatch; Daniel Kesler from Redemptor), and presents the typical crushing sound of the Hertz Studio (Vader, Decapitated, Hate) and great layout made by Xaay (Behemoth, Nile, Armagedon, Trauma).
For fans of: Testament, Lamb of God or Arch Enemy!!
My Kingdom Music, 2010 (echo067). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Extinguishing the Hope 04:26
2.Antireligion Pt. 1 03:11
3.Dead Inside 04:12
4.My Demise 03:26
5.Reject Adonai 03:05
6.Pray for the Rest 03:52
7.Destroy Yourself 03:51
8.Crave Suicide 03:40
9.Antireligion Pt. 2 03:37
Total playing time: 33:20

Debut full-length album by Thrash Metal band from Krakow, Poland.
Oldschool Thrash Metal in best form. Middle tempo, quality sound and mastered played stuff!
For fans of Testament, Exodus and Anthrax!!
My Kingdom Music, 2008 (echo035). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Future Is Grim 03:12
2.Path of Mistakes 03:27
3.Lynch Law 03:24
4.Eclipse 01:11
5.Illnes We Preach 04:21
6.Never Conform 04:27
7.Satanic Verses 04:44
8.Serve the Death 03:48
9.In the Mists of Time 01:49
10.Cancer of the Earth 03:03
11.Vermin 04:25
Total playing time: 37:51

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Brutal Death Metal from Mexico 
American Line Prods., 2008 (La-94)


Tracklist:
1. Reborn in pain
2. Deadspot
3. Godless land
4. Impaled
5. Bringer of lies
6. Terrorist seed
7. XXX
8. Ritual Dementia
9. Bitterlaw

The second part of the first Russian musical fantasy created by the joint efforts of the composer and sound designer Anton Kruglov and soloists of folk-rock bands MELNITSA and TOL MIRIAM.
In the second part new songs by Helavisa (MELNITSA) as well as a full immersion into the world of swords and magic, love and deceit are waiting for you.
Perechrestok Records, 2010 (PR 38 CD)


Tracklist:
01.Пролог/Prologue
02.Примирение братьев
03.Армия чародея/Reconciliation Of Brothers
04.Победа/Victory
05.Соблазнение/Seduction
06.Дуэт “О любви”/Duet "About Love"
07.Колыбельная/Lullaby
08.Присяга/Swear
09.Испытание огнем/Trial by Fire
10.Встреча с Такхизис/Meeting with Takhizis
11.Изида под покрывалом/Isis Veiled
12.Кошмары/Nightmares
13.Танго со смертью/Tango With Death
14.Жертва/Victim
15.Отречение/Retractation
16.Прозрение/Insight
17.Властелин Ничего/The Lord of Nothing

The fifth full-length studio album by cult British Heavy Metal band.
Satan – a band that proves some legends never die. They formed almost forty years ago in 1979 and were very much an important part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) that we all so love and cherish.
They released several albums in the 80s under the names Satan, Pariah, and Blind Fury. Satan’s debut album, "A Court In The Act", has withstood the test of time and remains one of the finest achievements of the NWOBHM. Its Speed Metal tinged riffs are truly unforgettable, and with a mighty vocalist and rhythm section to boot. Satan went radio silent in the late 80s before they came out of nowhere and hit us with 2013’s "Life Sentence".
It’s clear from the very first track that Satan’s still got it, and we’re in for yet another classic. The production found on this album is more classic sounding and roomy than the last two efforts. It’s mixed well, and it almost sounds like it was produced in the 80s. "Cruel Magic" is an enjoyable listen and undoubtedly one of the best albums of the year.
One thing is very certain: Satan seems to be incapable of writing a bad album. The band’s sheer consistency and quality almost forty years after their initial formation is virtually unheard of. It’s almost like Brian and the gang haven’t aged at all, and they’re still riding the high from the 1980s. Perhaps they’ve found a way to harness some form of temporal magic?
"Cruel Magic" is yet another notch in this legendary band’s belt, a testament to their innate ability to write kick ass Metal!
Metal Blade Records, 2018 (3984-15593-0). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Into The Mouth Of Eternity 5:40
2. Cruel Magic 5:10
3. The Doomsday Clock 3:50
4. Legions Hellbound 5:02
5. Ophidian 4:29
6. My Prophetic Soul 4:38
7. Death Knell For A King 3:55
8. Who Among Us 6:03
9. Ghosts Of Monongah 5:16
10. Mortality 6:01
Total playing time: 50:04 min.



Samples: https://satanuk.bandcamp.com

The sixth full-length studio album by cult British Heavy Metal band.
If you haven’t heard of the Heavy Metal band Satan before, you must have been living in another dimension. These guys have been around since the dawn of times (The NWOBHM era of 1979), and have always delighted us with some very good music throughout the years. Especially live, where they have never been able to disappoint. Not so much in the studio, which resulted them in becoming Pariah and even Blind Fury. The albums released under those names are alright, but missing the real Satan vibe. In 2004 a live album saw the light of day. “Live In The Act” was very good, and resulted in the band coming out of Hell to play for us mere mortals again. From 2013 they have been releasing studio albums again, and this time around they do have the impact the band deserves.
"Earth Infernal" is a product of the times that birthed it, and could only be the work of Satan. Having churned out cutting edge Heavy Metal throughout the 80s, their sixth full-length maintains the high standard they long ago set. It is perhaps their timeliest release. "For two years, the world has been preoccupied with politics and pandemics. While we were all looking the other way, our planet has continued to get hotter," says guitarist Russ Tippins. "Our Earth is now infernally hot. Almost irreversibly so. We are on a one-way trip to Hell and dragging our children and their children along with us. Yes, Satan has something to say about global warming."
Musically “Earth Infernal” might not harbour anything new for Satan and their fans, the songs are without exception bloody marvellous. Following up 2018's stunning "Cruel Magic" is no easy feat, a record that Tippins views as a "game changer" for Satan. Describing the record succinctly as "Brutal, up-tempo, loud guitars", it is classic Satan but sounds fresh and new, the band experimenting a little. And perhaps more importantly, Satan will continue to spread the important message at the heart of the album.
This cult act return with another splendid opus that offers us more of the band's legendary and unique style. Wonderfully tight musicianship centred around profoundly enjoyable and atmospheric songwriting. This is a band that have stuck to their guns and done so in a truly rewarding manner time and time again. With Satan, it has always been quality and not quantity and this rings true for “Earth Infernal”, a masterfully written and gripping listen! No cliché, here; hail Satan!!
Metal Blade Records, 2022 (3984-16012-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Ascendancy 5:02
2. Burning Portrait 5:48
3. Twelve Infernal Lords 5:11
4. Mercury's Shadow 2:47
5. A Sorrow Unspent 4:53
6. Luciferic 5:01
7. From Second Sight 3:40
8. Poison Elegy 5:10
9. The Blood Run Deep 3:43
10. Earth We Bequeath 5:59
Total playing time: 47:14 min.



Samples: https://satanuk.bandcamp.com

Re-release of the debut full-length album by Russian Satanic Black Metal band.
Album which started the antichristian fire in Russia. A clear expression of hate and protest over Christ’s religion. Satarial's music is a mix of emotional and aggressive mid-paced Black Metal with much gothic and folk influences. The band is using live instruments like violin and flute. Lord Seth, the main poet and music composer does often use a magical rhetorical system and planetary music combinations. Most of the lyrics are based on ancient rituals of initiation and magic rules.
Sound Age Productions, 1996/2005 (SAPCD 057)


Tracklist:
1.Holy Lucifer 06:09
2.The Chield of Grief 06:44
3.Ave Satanas! 07:13
4.The Son of the Astral Fire 06:27
5....And the Flame Will Take the Temples of Christ 11:05
Total playing time: 37:38

The third full-length album by Spanish Psychedelic Bluesy Stoner/Hard Rock band.
The new self-titled album from Barcelona's Saturna is heavy, catchy and absolutely well composed. This is, without a doubt, their best yet and this on every front!
Musically somewhere between good old Black Sabbath, Orchid, Witchcraft and Pentagram, Saturna sounds massive and in complete control of its art. These great musicians are building their music on the classic Heavy/Doom Rock blueprints, suave heavy Blues of the 70's and sublime vocal patterns.
This album comes all wrapped up with a stellar production... Retro heaviness never sounded so good. Get this now before your next road trip!!
PRC Music/4ONE8 Records, 2016 (PRC61). Made in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Tired to Fight 03:00
2. All Has Been Great 05:30
3. Birds in Cages 04:10
4. Five Fools 04:22
5. Routine 03:46
6. Leave it All 05:58
7. Unsolved 04:30
8. Disease 05:02
9. A Place for Our Soul 05:17
Total playing time: 41:42 min.


Samples: https://prcmusic.bandcamp.com

The second re-release on CD of the second full-length studio album by cult American Power/Speed Metal band. It also includes the second EP of the band and few extra tracks.
The band had a bit of a bumpy ride during the 1980s, with several line-up changes and the like. After their promising and energetic debut EP, "The Dominatress", all the way back in 1983, both their high-wailing vocalist John Birk and guitarist Kenny Powell left, the latter going on to form Power Metal legends Omen. Two years later they would release the absolutely phenomenal Speed/Heavy Metal gem "Master Of Disguise", just to follow it with a European tour deprived of their vocalist Mike Smith, who couldn’t come. Band leader, Chris Logue, had to fill in during the tour, and he decided to keep it that way when the band recorded this album the following year. It’s not hard to imagine he must have been problematic to work with, and he seems to have a colourful personality (among other things, he was infamously arrested in 2005 for practicing medicine without a licence and claiming to cure cancer and diabetes), but the truth is that in “After The Fall From Grace” he shows how good a vocalist he was after all, while handling the guitar too.
Regrettably, this sophomore was Savage Grace’s final full-length album, but it consolidated the standing of a truly exceptional band in the US Power Metal scene. Musically, this may not be as strong as the stunningly stellar predecessor, but it’s still, on all counts, an excellent album! Logue has a different singing style, but it fits the music wonderfully. There is a lot of the remarkable songwriting that make both albums landmarks for anyone into the eighties’ Metal scene, and that’s a real strength of Savage Grace – not just superior technical capabilities, but also the sheer ability to compose truly memorable songs. You become enthralled by a succession of wonderful riffs, bridges, choruses, solos, that keep coming throughout the whole album.
The “Ride Into The Night” EP follows on this disc, with Logue perhaps even more adventurous as a vocalist, having gained his footing even more solidly now, in three more great songs and a cover version (Deep Purple’s "Burn"). Arguably there are no anthems reaching quite the same level as previous tunes like "We Came, We Saw, We Conquered" or "Tales Of Mystery", but the spirit is the same and the quality is very high.
There are still three more songs of bonus material, one from the "American Metal – Heavy ‘n’ Dirty" compilation LP (1991) and two live cuts (with material from their 1991 demo).
Other than that you still have an extra CD, for the purists, with the original version of the album.
Hammerheart Records, 1982/1986/1987/1996/2010/2021 (HHR 2021-13). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

CD 1
“After The Fall From Grace” (Remixed & Remastered)
1. A Call To Arms 1:36
2. We Came, We Saw, We Conquered 5:52
3. After The Fall From Grace 5:42
4. Trial By Fire 4:41
5. Palestinia 0:26
6. Age Of Innocence 3:54
7. Flesh And Blood 4:40
8. Destination Unknown 5:03
9. Tales Of Mystery 4:08
“Ride Into The Night” EP (Remixed & Remastered)
10. Ride Into The Night 4:40
11. We March On 4:17
12. The Healing Hand 4:58
13. Burn (Deep Purple Cover) 5:21
From “American Metal – Heavy ‘n’ Dirty” compilation 1991 (Remixed & Remastered)
14. Mainline Lover 4:02
Live 1982 (Remixed & Remastered)
15. Bare Bottom Blues (Live) 4:02
16. Such A Dirty Mind (Live) 5:20
Playing time: 68:42 min.

CD 2
“After The Fall From Grace” (Original)
1. A Call To Arms 1:36
2. We Came, We Saw, We Conquered 5:52
3. After The Fall From Grace 5:42
4. Trial By Fire 4:41
5. Palestinia 0:26
6. Age Of Innocence 3:54
7. Flesh And Blood 4:40
8. Destination Unknown 5:03
9. Tales Of Mystery 4:08
“Ride Into The Night” EP (Original)
10. Ride Into The Night 4:40
11. We March On 4:17
12. The Healing Hand 4:58
13. Burn (Deep Purple Cover) 5:21
Playing time: 55:18 min.

Total playing time: 124:00 min.


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The third full-length album by cult American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Compilation of then never released before songs of the band, recorded in Los Angeles and New York City between 1989 and 1991.
Their style here differs from their vintage era, and more of a Power-Sleaze Metal approach, but the songs are still great banging stuff, with very good vocals and guitars, and catchy refrains. Even though the music here quite differ from what the band was known in the 80s, there are a lot of strong tracks and this CD is an integral piece of the Savage Grace legacy.
Hooked On Metal Records, 2021 (HOM 006). Made in Sweden. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Mainline Lover 04:02
2. All Tanked Up 04:53
3. Love Expediter 04:03
4. You're Not That Girl I Used to Know 04:00
5. Bare Bottom Blues 03:53
6. If You're Buyin' We're Drinkin' 04:11
7. Mad Fool for You 04:25
8. You Say Goodbye 04:12
9. Such a Dirty Mind 04:14
10. Crazy Saturday Night 03:20
Total playing time: 41:36 min.