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Iron Maiden is one of the essential names in Heavy Metal. “The Many Faces Of Iron Maiden" pays tribute to one of the most important Heavy Metal bands of all time, featuring the work of many of their former members and an exploration of their fantastic catalog.
By the mid-70s, the Metal scene was dying; the bands were repeating themselves and critics were automatically despising each new album of the genre, as soon as they were released. The emergence of Punk in England in 1976 allowed Rock music to be seen again as something trendy. That gave a new generation of British Heavy Metals bands, the opportunity to surge in the shadows of Punk music. This new scene, which included several sub-styles, was called The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal.
As usual in "The Many Faces" collection, we submerge ourselves to explore the lesser-known works of the band. You will be able to enjoy the work of bassist Steve Harris as producer of the band Slammer. You’ll also hear Stratus, drummer’s Clive Burr band after leaving Iron Maiden. Also included are the big hits of the first two albums of the band with the voice of Paul Di’Anno, the original singer. All these rarities and more, complete this important album not only for Iron Maiden fans, but also for all Hard Rock / Metal music lovers. 
With extensive liner notes, remastered sound and beautiful cover art, "The Many Faces Of Iron Maiden" is another essential addition to the "Many Faces" collection; and remember that the album is not available on streaming platforms!
Music Brokers, 2016 (MBB7234). Made in Mexico. First press.


Tracklist:

CD ONE - The Many Faces Of Iron Maiden
1. Slammer - Insanity Addicts 4:23
2. Black Star Riders - All Hell Breaks Loose 4:14
3. Paul Di'Anno - Iron Maiden 3:45
4. Paul Di'Anno - Killers 5:05
5. Paul Di'Anno - Phantom Of The Opera 6:50
6. Stratus - Back Street Lovers 3:48
7. Paul Di'Anno - Wrathchild 2:52
8. Paul Di'Anno - Murders In The Rue Morgue 4:14
9. Slammer - Bring The Hammer Down 6:01
10. Ian Gillan Band - Sunbeam 4:11
11. Paul Di'Anno - Running Free 3:09
12. Paul Di'Anno - Remember Tomorrow 5:23
13. Stratus - Even If It Takes 4:25
Running time: 58:20 min.

DIST TWO - Their Greatest Songs
1. Steve Grimmett - The Number Of The Beast 4:29
2. Steve Overland - Run To The Hills 3:33
3. Gary Barden - The Trooper 4:05
4. Bernie Shaw - Fear Of The Dark 7:24
5. Doogie White - Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter 4:45
6. Steve Grimmett - 2 Minutes To Midnight 5:49
7. Steve Overland - Can I Play With Madness 3:22
8. Doogie White - Hallowed Be My Name 6:52
9. Steve Overland - Flight Of Icarus 3:41
10. Steve Grimmett - Aces High 4:38
11. Doogie White - The Evil That Men Do 4:23
12. Vitamin String Quartet - Run To The Hills  3:56
Running time: 56:57 min.

CD THREE – The Scene. The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal
1. Saxon - If I Was You 3:29
2. Split Beaver - Hounds Of Hell 3:58
3. Jaguar - Back Street Woman 4:36
4. Quartz - Buried Alive 4:17
5. The Handsome Beasts - All Riot Now 4:21
6. Buffalo - Battle Torn Heroes 3:34
7. Twisted Ace - Firebird 3:56
8. Dragster - Ambitions 5:34
9. Persian Risk - Calling For You 3:59
10. Witchfinder General - Music 3:07
11. Shiva - Rock Lives On 2:48
12. Saxon - Need For Speed 3:15
Running time: 46:54 min.

Total playing time: 162:11 min.


Samples: http://music.i.ua

22 tracks compilation of 10 Polish Underground Thrash Metal bands, such as: Fortress, Intoxicated, Metaliator, Soul Collector, Swiniopas, Terrordome, War-Saw, Psychopath, Thermit and Traktor.
Almost 80 minutes of fast and energetic Thrash Metal in its best form!!
Defense Productions, 2012 (DEFENSE 005). Made in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. FORTRESS - I Like to Watch
2. FORTRESS - Justice Denied
3. INTOXICATED - Night Assassin
4. INTOXICATED - The Choice is Yours
5. METALIATOR - Jeden z Milionów
6. METALIATOR - Pocisk
7. SOUL COLLECTOR - I Saw
8. SOUL COLLECTOR - Pure Fucking Evil
9. ŚWINIOPAS - Tony Hawk
10. ŚWINIOPAS - Reprezentuję JP (live)
11. ŚWINIOPAS - Nuklearna Pizza (live)
12. TERRORDOME - Silence (While the Violence is On)
13. TERRORDOME - Chemicals of Death
14. TERRORDOME - Goddamn Asskicking Well
15. WAR-SAW - Burn!
16. WAR-SAW - Nuclear Nightmare
17. PSYCHOPATH - Hate
18. PSYCHOPATH - Kings Shall Be Kings
19. THERMIT - Hatred
20. THERMIT - Thrash
21. TRAKTOR - I'll Laugh Last
22. TRAKTOR - Angel of Booze

Tribute compilation album to the cult German Black/Thrash Metal band.
An amazing tribute of thirty bands from more than seventeen countries, all packed on two CDs, twenty pages booklet and 8662 seconds of complete Black/Thrash madness!!
Talking about the real legends of true Underground, the bands who deserved not only appreciation but also true followers, we must definitely draw the line and single out one name – Desaster. This German band is an example of true elite dark thing, satanic Thrash Metal madness and consistence in their beliefs. The band was formed in the late ’80 by two devoted Metal maniacs who, in their beginnings, base their work on bands like Venom, Hellhammer, etc. Today this unstoppable machine can be proud of seven studio albums and loads of split and live editions. Desaster is a band that bares the core of Extreme Metal for 27 years, roaming on the wings of harsh Black Metal sound, repelling all untrue metal followers and luring the ones hungry for true bloody Metal.
The compilation begins with fiery live intro taken from a Desaster’s live album “Live in Serbian Hell” which came out in 2003 in a cassette edition for “Awaken Productions”. The intro itself indicates that a complete madness awaits us on both discs. The first in a row of dirty raw Desaster’s sons is no one else but the Serbian Black Metal band Kolac, which covered the song “Crypts of Dracul”, taken from the album “A Touch Of Medieval Darkness” published in 1996. The next song was assigned to the Greek horde Slaughtered Priest who plays the song “Metalized Blood” that shattered many bones in the tangled labyrinths of moshpits on its live performances. “The Swords Will Never Sink” was performed by a Columbian band Guerra Total which covered it amazingly. The songs “Sworn to Avenge” (Volcanic), “Beasts of Wrath and Victory” (Bloodthirst) and “Venomous Stench” (Bonehunter) announce that the complete madness is yet to come. The song “Hellbangers” was played by the Desaster’s countrymen Fatal Embrace. “Hellfire's Dominion”, “Symphony of Vengeance”, “Spare No Coward” and “Past...Present...Forever” were performed by phenomenal bands Extirpation, Satanika, Invocacion and phenomenal Triumphant from Austria. The thirteenth piece was assigned to a Serbian band Terrorhammer from Pancevo. A fast and raw song called “Witchcraft” was performed by the German Black Thrash Metal maniacs Nocturnal Witch. The song “And the Powers Above” was covered by a young Serbian band Tirani which is a combination of members from the bands Edain and May Result. The songs “Caslteland” and “Profanation” performed by The Meads Of Asphodel and Sanctifier, are closing the first CD of this compilation.
The second disc lasting 74 minutes consists of 15 covers among which are Futhark (“Hell-Born”), Speed Command (“Face of Darkness”), Hellocaustor (“Teutonic Steel”), Lux Divina (“In a Winter Battle”), Witchburner (“Divine Blasphemies”), Nocturnal (“Tears of an Old Wizard”), Hellsword (“Alliance to the Powerthrone”), In Corpore Mortis (“As the Deadworld Calls”), War-Head (“Nekropolis Kartago”), Incinerador (“Into a Magical Night”), Dirges (“Expect No Release”), Enoid (“Sacrilege”), Evil (“Thou Shalt Be King”), Siculicidum (“Skyline in Flame / A Touch of Medieval Darkness”), Graves Of Saints (“In the Ban of Satan's Sorcery”).
All in all, this compilation will certainly be talked about for a quite some time, and it definitely supports the true Underground legion like Desaster in the best possible way. Interestingly, among many European bands that participated in the compilation, a large number of bands are from Colombia. In the end, we must say that this compilation consists of thirty bands from more than 17 countries performing Desaster’s songs on two CDs of pure Black/Thrash Metal madness! If you aren’t a passionate Underground Metal lover, this compilation certainly isn’t for you, but we salute to all of the chosen Metal warriors who will find themselves and enjoy this compilation with the message: We Worship Desaster!!
Grom Records, 2015 (GR026). Made in Serbia. Pressed in Macedonia.


Tracklist:

CD1
1. Intro
2. KOLAC - Crypts Of Dracul
3. GUERRA TOTAL - The Swords Will Never Sink
4. SLAUGHTERED PRIEST - Metalized Blood
5. VOLCANIC - Sworn To Avenge
6. BLOODTHIRST - Beasts Of Wrath And Victory
7. BONEHUNTER - Venomous Stench
8. FATAL EMBRACE - Hellbangers
9. EXTIRPATION- Hellfire's Dominion
10. SATANIKA - Symphony Of Vengeance
11. INVOCACION - Spare No Coward
12. TRIUMPHANT - Past…Present…Forever…
13. TERRORHAMMER - Devil's Sword
14. NOCTURNAL WITCH - Witchcraft
15. TIRANI - And The Powers Above
16. THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL - Castleland
17. SANCTIFIER - Profanation
Total playing time: 69:05


CD2
1. FUTHARK - Hell-Born
2. IN CORPORE MORTIS - As The Deadworld Calls
3. SPEED COMMAND - Face Of Darkness
4. HELLOCAUSTOR - Teutonic Steel
5. LUX DIVINA - In A Winter Battle
6. WITCHBURNER - Divine Blasphemies
7. NOCTURNAL - Tears Of An Old Wizard
8. HELLSWORD - Alliance To The Powerthrone
9. WAR-HEAD - Nekropolis Kartago
10. INCINERADOR - Into A Magical Night
11. DIRGES - Expect No Release
12. ENOID - Sacrilege
13. EVIL - Thou Shalt Be King
14. SICULICIDIUM - Skyline In Flame / A Touch Of Medieval Darkness
15. GRAVES OF SAINTS - In The Ban Of Satan's Sorcery
Total playing time: 73:41


Samples: https://bloodthirst.bandcamp.com

Fifh full-length studio album by the Progressive Metal band Vanden Plas, released on March 31, 2006 by InsideOut Music. This concept album interprets the novel “The Count of Monte Cristo”, exploring the story of a man imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit and following his chain of vengeful murders through the eyes of "X," an Interpol detective assigned to the case. Throughout the course of the album, both characters come to terms with their goals; X realizes just how similar the nature of his work is to Christ-0's, while 0 repents for the sins of his vengeance and commits suicide. The lyrics make several contemporary references, alluding to modern movies (e.g. “Silence of the Lambs”) and organizations (Interpol).
The band employed a forty-piece choir for the first time in this album. Lead vocalist Andy Kuntz stated that such orchestral elements were new to Vanden Plas and attributes this experimentation with the four-year wait since their previous album, “Beyond Daylight”.
The first copies of “Christ 0” contained a bonus track “Gethsemane”. This track is a cover of a song from “Jesus Christ Superstar” of the same name.
First press.
InsideOut Music/SPV, 2006 (SPV 48792 CD/IOMCD 239). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1.Christ 0 05:35
2.Postcard To God 06:17
3.Wish You Where Here 09:14
4.Silently 08:31
5.Shadow I Am 05:28
6.Fireroses Dance 06:03
8.January Sun 10:05
9.Lost In Silence 04:19
10.Gethsemane 06:19
Total playing time: 67:21

The fourth full-length ablum by the legendary Polish Death Metal band.
An inscrutable furtherance of the Slayers' notoriety - Vader depicts a more artistic and fulfilling impression of Slayer, an impressive accomplishment on its own. On this composition, "Litany", the music is accompanied with less technical proficiency, but with an elevated understanding of the extremities involved in making this music a revelation to Death Metal and all radical dogmas in general. This album is a creation of less finesse than "Black To The Blind" but of reasonable mellifluousness which makes it a romantic experience.
Unlike other prominent projects such as Cynic, Death, Immolation and such during the decade of the release of this material, the vigor of Vader is in the competence of the band to work in utmost cooperation, all instruments being woven together masking the artwork and display of ideologies that Vader attempts to promulgate through "Litany". Structures drift through abstract quantities of aggression and intolerance as the guitar layers provide the essence of the pummeling music this album as drums caress each riff with unparalleled blast bleats and double bass frantic activity as Vader acrobat themselves through high speeds and chaotic poems of endurance. 
The quintessential idea about Vader is the friendliness of the guitar frenzy. Effortless tremolo commotion accompanied by the viscous palm mute picking create the relentlessness which Vader is famous for, although at counterpoints twists and turns incorporate the beautiful aesthetic brought throughout the years. Vader dominate rhythm sections of consummate texture and definitive conception of guitar models, probably even more well thought off in a subtle manner than James Hetfield or Dimebag Darrel could ever manage. The inclusion of some minor scale tapped solos is ultimately a distinction many who have no heard Vader before will notice, this aids in the expansion of the musical agenda a band like this.
What differentiates this material from previous artistry is the flawless tempo which assists the headbanging turmoil one experiences after exposure to the album. Whilst "Black To The Blind" contained an appreciation of the depth of structuring and percussive feel, "Litany" blows away with objective resilient structuring and furthermore employs the virtuous drumming of deceased member Doc.
"Litany" remains as a continuation of the rebellious nature of the destructive genre known as Death Metal, it stands as an invocation to the minds and ears of any individual who wishes to learn, this philosophically based material promotes the sedition of all Nietzsche influenced individuals within the genre, one does not need to delve into the lyrical content in the booklet to see that Vader are intelligent musicians with the intent of influencing the world, for "Litany", is truly a call to mankind.
This release is a crowning achievement in Death Metal! 100% punishing!!
The album was nominated for a Fryderyk Award in the category 'Hard & Heavy Album of the Year’.
The album charted at number 1 on Gazeta Wyborcza bestsellers list in Poland.
Metal Blade Records Inc./Fono Ltd., 2000/2001 (FO63CD). Made in Russia.


Tracklist:
1. Wings 3:11 
2. The One Made Of Dreams 1:49 
3. Xeper 4:01 
4. Litany 3:01 
5. Cold Demons 3:11 
6. The Calling 3:10 
7. North 1:36 
8. Forwards To Die!!! 1:38 
9. A World Of Hurt 1:50 
10. The World Made Flesh 2:48 
11. The Final Massacre 4:32
Total playing time: 30:47


Samples: https://soundcloud.com

The eighth full-length studio album by the legendary Polish Death Metal band.
“Necropolis” features another revamped line-up and a loose concept that ties the whole album together. Vader has never been a band with steady members, but since the band is largely the brainchild of vocalist/guitarist Peter Wiwczarek, the constant revolving door of musicians never affected the band’s intense brand of Death Metal. “Necropolis” broadens the band’s core sound with attempts made at ambient sound pieces alongside the standard aggressive onslaught. Even with a few moments of broad ambiance, there is still an emphasis on fast, punctual songs that begin and end with guns-a-blazing.
Initially, it seems like “Necropolis” is similar to previous Vader albums. Wiwczarek’s growls are as audibly vile as they have ever been, evil is the band’s best lyrical friend, and the riffs are as sharp as a butcher’s knife. “Devilizer” and “Rise Of The Undead” are potential future live cuts, with catchy choruses to chant along to and reckless guitar harmonies to incite circle pits a mile wide. The songs are much shorter this time around, with a few of the quicker numbers not even breaking the two-minute mark. This frenzied approach to songwriting lends itself to a rapid progression from one song to the next, with all the excess fat chewed off.
The two interludes, “The Seal” and “Summoning The Futura”, ascertain an ominous tone that defines a dark mystique to the album. The former is largely guitar feedback, with slow chanting building up to a stark collapse, while the latter is a cheesy call to the almighty beast of darkness. Both tracks are squished together with the weaker tracks of the album. “Dark Heart” has an awkward vocal approach, where Wiwczarek tries out a frantic, rhyming style that sounds out of place. The trade-off solos are a nice touch, but the vocals definitely halt the momentum.
“Dark Heart” is more the exception than the rule, as the rest of “Necropolis” is solid Death Metal with a Thrash undertone, especially with the bile-spewed mayhem of “Anger”. Closer “When The Sun Drowns In Dark” has a simple, one-note riff that is about as mainstream as Vader can possibly get.
And for dessert two great covers of Venom and Metallica will kill you with all majesty!
Even after a major shift in the line-up, Vader stays on track with “Necropolis”. Wiwczarek’s riffs and melodies are still potent, while his solos are screeching suicide bombers exploding in the night sky. The songs don’t screw about, avoiding a meandering pace by keeping everything tight and composed. After 25-plus years, Wiwczarek and company still have a large presence in the crowded Death Metal game, showing younger bands that there is still a ton of fury left in the Polish juggernaut!!
This is the first Vader release that features drummer Paweł "Paul" Jaroszewicz. A video was shot for the song "Never Say My Name", which is based partially on the book "The Gospel According To Satan" by Patrick Graham.
The album was nominated for a Fryderyk Award in the category 'Heavy Metal Album of the Year'. It was sold around 1130 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album reached number 19 on the Billboard "Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers)". In Poland, "Necropolis" landed at position No. 5, and dropped out five weeks later. The album also charted in France and Germany.
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2009 (NB 2396-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Devilizer 3:19
2. Rise Of The Undead 3:52
3. Never Say My Name 2:01
4. Blast 1:50
5. The Seal 2:10
6. Dark Heart 2:59
7. Impure 3:40
8. Summoning The Futura 1:05
9. Anger 2:14
10. We Are The Horde 3:10
11. When The Sun Drowns In Dark 7:06
12. Black Metal (Venom cover) 3:13
13. Fight Fire With Fire (Metallica cover) 4:05
Total playing time: 40:44


Samples: http://www.last.fm

Debut full-length album by Russian Melodic Gothic Metal band.
It’s an emotional Gothic Metal, beyond style. Female vocal with Russian lyrics presented on this album (booklet contains also all lyrics in English). According to the author of the lyrics, Wetri – it reflects the way where "to know yourself, to find your place in life, it is necessary first of all to accept your own death, to accept yourself as something quite ordinary, then take the pain you inflict by loved ones and through this pain to learn to love".
The artwork painted by artist Alla Bobyleva, who worked on CDs of such band as Lacrimosa: "I Lost My Star" and "Schattenspiel". 12 pages booklet made by Polish designer Marek "Ptys" Jastrzebski, who worked for Helloween, Hell:On, Quo Vadis... etc.
The album was recorded at several studios in Moscow, including StudioVadikan. Mastered by famous Finnish producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Apocalyptica, Sentenced, Theatre Of Tragedy, Entwine, The 69 Eyes).
Recommended for fans of: Paradise Lost, Delain... etc.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR051/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Сломай шаблоны 05:12 
2. Поцелуй по глазам 04:02 
3. Каштановые свечи 05:38
4. Глаза Музы 04:08
5. Ртуть 04:35 
6. Вспомнила тебя 03:33
7. Снова осень (remake) 05:45
8. Suspense (instrumental) 04:33
9. Злая любовь (bonus track) 07:28
Total playing time: 44:57 min.

 

Excellent Mexican Thrash Metal / Crossover band with their debut album, which undoubtedly will bring a splash among fans of Thrash Metal.
Totally recommended for every thrash metal lover!!
Selfreleased, 2010


Tracklist:
1.A Las Armas (Intro)
2.Zona De Guerra
3.Aggressive Persecution
4.Cop Killer
5.Terror Infundado
6.Hell Gates/Desierto de Arizona
7.Metzikan Warrior
8.Tezcatlipoka
9.T.F.S.Z.
10.Gritos de Desesperaci?n
11.Rigor Mortis
12.La Lakra
13.Toxic Human
14.Slave Nation
15.Welcome to Mexico

The fourth full-length solo-album by the legendary Russian Heavy/Speed Metal/Rock guitarist-virtuoso Valeriy Gaina (ex- Kruiz).
Another solo album by Valeriy Gaina - another challenge for the music market. Instrumental guitar music, 64 minutes of inventive and very professionally performed music. After all, the man in the 80's called "the first Russian guitar hero", has every right to at least once in his life show off his talent in all its glory.
Initially Valery Gaina said that this album will completely instrumental. But in the course of work on it in the program was amended. As a result, "Fingertips" includes four Hard Rock tracks with texts in Russian, as well as eight wordless compositions ranging from Alternative Rock to Thrash Metal.
The material is based on the good melodies and catchy riffs, and executed with a fantastic drive and genuine passion. In other words, another great album from a very talented musician!
"Fingertips" one of the best Guitar Rock albums of 2011, which is by the quality of the material and the level of performance is not inferior to the works of foreign colleagues-virtuosos.
Metalism Records, 2011 (MR 074-11). Made in Russia. Used: very good.


Tracklist:
1. Fingertips 5:01 
2. The Raptor 5:19 
3. Творец / Creator 5:37 
4. Punch In 4:54 
5. Big Time 5:19 
6. Война / War 5:35 
7. Slow Go 5:21 
8. Go For It 4:31 
9. Твой Путь / Your Way 5:25 
10. Down Under 5:28 
11. Не Убий И Не Убей / Don't Murder And Don't Kill 5:16 
12. Clean Run 3:59
Total playing time: 61:45

The third full-length album by the Canadian Symphonic Pagan Black Metal band.
By far the best band playing Pagan Black Metal in Quebec, Valknacht offers us its 3rd full length album in a relatively short period of time. The new album, “Le Sacrifice D'Ymir”, is nothingless than a masterpiece of orchestral, Dark and beautiful Pagan Black Metal, a tour
de force of majestic Extreme Metal, pushing the style to new boundaries and setting the bar very high for local and foreign artists alike within the same musical spectrum. The
12 pages full color packaging is stunning and the sound quality couldn't be more fitting this musical entity. Valknacht is here to stay and believe the hype: this band is the next contender for the Extreme Metal throne!!
PRC Music, 2014 (PRC25). Made in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Normannorum Ira (Intro) 03:07
2. Bataille de Maldon 09:32
3. Chants de guerre 06:45
4. Sur les ruines de Rome 08:37
5. Le sacrifice d'Ymir 10:07
6. De murmures et de givre 07:17
7. Que le sang constelle mes mains 07:24
8. Le carmin des anges 04:56
Total playing time: 57:45


Samples: http://prcmusic.bandcamp.com

Second full-length album by German Progressive Metal band.
The quintet from Southern Germany again showcases very melodious Progressive Metal, which marks them as one of Germany's premier young acts, staying Metal all the time without dropping into negligible hollows, but delivering one strong song after the other. Borne by a solid rhythm-section that is no stranger to double-bass-attacks, guitar-wizard Mario Cavasin excels on the six-string, sometimes emotional, sometimes almost brutal and vocalist Dimitri Liapakis crowns the whole thing with his superb voice, while the keyboards create a unique atmosphere, which holds you in its grasp from the beginning.
Line-up features R.D Liapakis and Martin Albrecht (both Mystic Prophecy)!
Demanding, but not complicated, melodious, but heavy, that is VALLEY'S EVE!! Buy or die!!!
B.Mind Records, 1999 (27003). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Religion War 04:48
2. Room of Answers 04:02
3. My Last Breath 04:08
4. When Sun and Stars Refuse to Shine 05:57
5. A Raven Beside Me 06:11
6. Humans Load 06:03
7. Place of Nightmares 06:48
8. Close Your Eyes 02:59
9. Nostalgia 03:40
10. Power of Soul 04:34
Bonus Track:
11. My Inner Vision 05:49
Total playing time: 54:59


Samples: http://www.lastfm

First re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by cult Italian Heavy Metal band.
Formed back in 1978, Vanexa based their style on British Metal sounds, typical of the NWOBHM. Band was a part of the New Wave of Italian Heavy Metal bands (like Vanadium, Sabotage and Strana Officina), which were formed in Italy in late 70s - early 80s.
Band participated as the headliner at Rock in a Hard Place Festival in Certaldo (Florence), on May 21, 1983. Following the release of three studio albums between 1983 and 1994, they have been inexplicably silent until the Single “Too Heavy To Fly”, which was released in 2015. 
What we can get on “Too Heavy To Fly” album of 2016, is a resurgence of that Classic Metal sound, where the movement first captivated the world with this very vital scene. Fans of the band and the Classic sound will find things to their liking here. This could very easily be material composed in the early 1980s!
The record features guest appearance of Ken Hensley (ex- Uriah Heep) on keyboards. Re-edition features bonus track.
Punishment 18 Records, 2016/2018 (P18R 116). Made in Italy. 


Tracklist:
1. Too Heavy To Fly 4:45
2. 007 3:46
3. Life Is A War 4:12
4. Rain 5:21
5. It's Illusion 4:36
6. Tarantino Theme 4:01
7. In The Dark 1:23
8. Kiss In The Dark 5:35
9. Paradox 5:17
10. The Traveler 5:07
11. My Grave (Bonus Track) 4:41
Total playing time: 48:46 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by cult Italian Heavy Metal band.
Formed back in 1978, Vanexa based their style on British Metal sounds, typical of the NWOBHM. Band was a part of the New Wave of Italian Heavy Metal bands (like Vanadium, Sabotage and Strana Officina), which were formed in Italy in late 70s - early 80s.
Band participated as the headliner at Rock in a Hard Place Festival in Certaldo (Florence), on May 21, 1983. Following the release of three studio albums between 1983 and 1994, they have been inexplicably silent until the Single “Too Heavy To Fly”, which was released in 2015. 
What we can get on “Too Heavy To Fly” album of 2016, is a resurgence of that Classic Metal sound, where the movement first captivated the world with this very vital scene. Fans of the band and the Classic sound will find things to their liking here. This could very easily be material composed in the early 1980s!
The record features guest appearance of Ken Hensley (ex- Uriah Heep) on keyboards.
Punishment 18 Records, 2016 (P18R 116). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Too Heavy To Fly 4:45
2. 007 3:46
3. Life Is A War 4:12
4. Rain 5:21
5. It's Illusion 4:36
6. Tarantino Theme 4:01
7. In The Dark 1:23
8. Kiss In The Dark 5:35
9. Paradox 5:17
10. The Traveler 5:07
Total playing time: 44:03 min.

Debut full-length album by the American Heavy/Power Metal band.
Fantastic Traditional Epic Heavy/Power Metal with slight Speed influences.
Power Metal is going to have its dairy requirements met no matter the era, in that there will always be some cheesy bands to exist. In the proud tradition of Manowar comes the Kansas City band Vanlade. Most of the members may have only reached drinking age a few months ago, but they wear their influences with pride, and "Iron Age" is their first chance to get noticed by the world at large.
The first thing about "Iron Age" that grabs your attention is the cover art, which should tell you exactly what you’re getting yourself into with Vanlade: Power Metal with the cheese factor turned up high.  Imagine the love child of Helloween, Manowar and Iron Maiden, and that is what your expectations should be for Vanlade. Kansas following the old flairs of the 80s, inspired by the hooks of Manowar, Wizard, Iron Maiden and Helstar while resembling newer acts as Skelator, has been forging their hardened plate with fire and thunder while slaying dragons and attempting to have a life by the sword by issuing their debut "Iron Age". Though pretty much reprising the same old ways of the bands mentioned plus more, without any type of original edge or something to brag about or to be called their own, they will power to protect true Metal!
Yes, Vanlade has some talent, and certainly, vocalist Brett Scott has some range, to the point of going absurdly high pitched levels. Anyway, more or less "Iron Age" sounded similar to a semi home recording. Vanlade has youth and energy on their side, and even if you can’t tell it on "Iron Age", there is potential. Vocals with significant range is a good start, and in time, the rest of the music will come around, and much of that can only be helped by improved production values.  Vanlade announced their arrival with "Iron Age", but it is up to them if they wish to take the steps necessary to stay in the spotlight.
Epic Heavy Metal for fans of sword and sorcery motifs and the music of Manowar, Skeletor, Domine and Helstar!!
CD includes OBI.
StormSpell Records/Slaney Records, 2010 (SSR-DL90 / Slaney 014). Made in USA. Pressed in Japan. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Intro     00:52 
2. Iron Age     06:01 
3. Evil's Bane     05:17 
4. Blood Eagle     05:29 
5. Hypernova     06:02 
6. Wings of Fire     06:00 
7. Bound By Fate (The Rising Dragon)     05:24 
8. Life By the Blade     10:14
Total playing time: 45:19


Samples:  http://slaneyrecords.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length album by Italian Sludge Metal band.  
Doom, Stoner Rock, Progressive Rock and Metal you can hear in this great work from the band.
Over 40 minutes of extreme sonorities, built on a Sludge Metal texture. The album is a first part of a concept about the mutation of mankind and the world has been known.  It is a first step of a history made of mysticism and esoteric which will continue in the next opus already in progress. The work features  as sound engineer the  legendary  Billy Anderson, known for his great works with Neurosis, Melvins, EyeHateGod and many others, which gave to the sound its unique and epic touch.
Argonauta Records, 2012 (REX01)


Tracklist:
1.The Arrival Of Maelstrom 02:51
2.Horror In The Sky 05:23
3.Carved In Stone 04:16
4.Centauro D'abisso 04:01
5.Cataclysm And Mutation 03:03
6.Soul To Devour 04:11
7.The Threatening Horizon 04:28
8.Odyssey 03:02
9.Heralding The Resurrection 05:04
10.Shapes Of Beauty 06:33
Total playing time: 42:52

Debut full-length album by Russian Black Metal band.
Old School Black Metal from the landscapes of Great Ural. Black Metal as it is!!
Cold Breath of Silence, 2009 (CBS003). First press.


Tracklist:
1.Крест Не Спасет (The Cross Won't Save) 03:01
2.Куда Идёшь?.. (Quo Vadis?..) 04:37
3.Было Или Нет (Was Or Wasn't) 05:05
4.Нечеловечье Дитя (Unhuman's Child) 02:56
5.Лабиринты Тайн Тьмы (Labyrinths Of Darkness's Mysteries) 07:18
6.Небо (The Sky) 03:14
7.В Наших Сердцах (In Our Hearts) 06:01
8.Музыка Смерти (Music Of Darkness) 03:58
9.Анахорет (Anahoret) 04:11
10.Зверь (The Beast) 05:06
Total playing time 45:27

Second full-length album by the Chilean Thrash/Speed Metal band.
The band is influenced by such Thrash Metal bands as: Slayer, Dark Angel, Exodus, as well as classic Metal bands such as: Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate and Manowar.
"Hell Only Knows" is a good for fans of Speed Metal!
Mexican re-edition. CD includes bonus video.
American Line Productions, 2007/2008 (La-100)


Track List:
1.Hellish Clown 01:05
2.Hell Only Knows 03:18
3.Inner Fury 03:19
4.Soul of Heroes 04:21
5.Unbreakable 02:05
6.Bloodline 05:00
7.Pounding Hearts 03:55
8.Evilution (The New Step) 04:17
9.Mansion En Llamas 03:28
10.Maxima Entropia 07 05:07
11.Monsenor 05:56

3rd full-length album from Chilean Heavy/Speed Metal heroes.
'Machine Hell' is for pure-hearted metal maniacs only, who want to jump over genre fences during an album. Speed and heavy metal combined, sometimes separated to speed metal and heavy metal songs.
Feature guest appearances of Metal Mike Chlasciak (Halford, Testament) on guitar and Veronica Freeman (Benedictum) on vocals.
Comes with a 12-page booklet (Artwork by Mattias NOREN) and includes bonus-video for "The Gods Give No Reply".
100% Musthave for all true metalheads, especially for fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, early Manowar and Mercyful Fate!!
Inferno Records, 2010 (IR008CD)


Tracklist:
1.Machine Hell 04:23
2.8.8 02:35
3.The Gods Give No Reply 03:38
4.Fiend 05:23
5.X-Terminate 03:47
6.Hawker Hunter 05:12
7.Reminiscense 05:02
8.Combustible en la Sangre 03:26
9.Pu?ado de Almas 03:53
10.El Ultimo Grito en el Infierno 05:11
11.Caleuche 11:15
Total playing time: 53:45

Newer released before 2nd album 1988 by Greek Heavy Metal band.
Very powerful compositions, imaginative leads and memorable lines. If you can imagine a more melodic Crimson Glory or a heavier Stryper you can have a very good idea of what Vavel is about.
Recommended for fans of Adramelch.
Unisound Records, 2003 (8803007)


Tracklist:
1.Just For Rock 03:17
2.Confusion 03:17
3.Let Me Try 04:23
4.Christmas Time 05:11
5.The Second Death 04:00
6.Let Me Try 03:50
7.United 05:08
8.Lies In Your Eyes 02:45
Total playing time: 31:51


Samples: http://www.lastfm

Re-release of debut full-length album by Greek Heavy Metal band.
Recommended for fans of Adramelch.
Unisound Records, 1986/2002 (8803006)


Tracklist:
1.Vavel 05:55
2.Follow Your Mind 03:27
3.Fight With Metal 03:31
4.Remember 05:12
5.Atomic Energy 04:16
6.Stand Up 02:47
7.Another Chance 07:41
8.Bach's Toccata by Vavel 04:35
Total playing time: 37:24


Samples: http://www.lastfm