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The second full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band.
This album is a masterpiece of Power Metal, there is not much more to be said other than.
This album is the prototype of knighthood themed Power Metal. Hammerfall took the formulas of Savage Grace, Omen and Warlord, included a user-friendly softness without compromising with their artistic integrity. Everything is in place. The riffs are clean as white sheets, easy as spring winds, fast as adolescent fantasies and hyper melodic without being cheap or superficial. They don't surprise you with creative nuance, they ignite you with love for a long tested and admired way of getting the most out of simple Heavy Metal chords. Accessibility was not the goal of the composition, just the result, and this makes all the difference in the world. Every line and melody is heartfelt, every twist and turn matters in the context of greater things. Although the eighties shine through every pore of this album, it still sounds fresh, vital, new and exciting.
In 2019, Metal Hammer Magazine ranked the album as the 9th Best Power Metal Album of All Time.
Nuclear Blast Records GmbH, 1998 (NB 335-2 / 27361 63352). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Heeding The Call 4:30
2. Legacy Of Kings 4:13
3. Let The Hammer Fall 4:16
4. Dreamland 5:42
5. Remember Yesterday 5:05
6. At The End Of The Rainbow 4:05
7. Back To Back (Pretty Maids cover) 3:39
8. Stronger Than All 4:29
9. Warriors Of Faith 4:45
10. The Fallen One 4:23
Total playing time: 45:07 min.

Official re-release of the debut full-length album by the Australian Thrash Metal band.
Australian Thrashers Harlott putting a modern twist on staying true to the classic sound of Testament and Kreator and, in classic Slayer fashion, have managed to fire off an album containing a wide array of tracks that all sound different, yet keep coherence as an album.
"Origin" is a collection of new songs mixed with re-recordings of old demos. In other words, a valuable registry yielded from years and years on the Underground road – and that’s where the best stuff was made! As Dee Snider once said: "writing angry songs after you are successful, and have a house and a sports car in the driveway, is hard…". Musically, especially on the torpedoes "Heretic" and "Effortless Struggle", this band sounds like they have an angrier Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza singing over a relentless Thrash of Kreator brutality. The drums are so fast and precise that they sound like they were played by a robot… but there is a drummer called Dan, and he looks like a human… just listen to "Infernal Massacre" and you will see!
Opener "Origin" has an exceedingly powerful intro with windmill-inducing riff work that switches up between chaotic thrashings, and deadly, Iced Earth-esque passages, with equally-powerful screams. "Ballistic" is a much shorter track that manages to cram in many more musical ideas than the predecessor; at only just over 2 minutes long, it presents us with what feels (literally) the fastest drumming and guitar work on the record. To complement the expert musicianship, vicious guitar solos are spewed forth. "Export Life" deserves particular attention; not just because of the tight, intellectual (in Thrash Metal?!) songwriting and the thoughtful attention paid to chord and melody progressions, but the uncharacteristically elegant guitar solo. It begins, flies through and ends with an incredibly powerful Euro-Metal sound, which one would find in almost all Gothernberg Melodic Death bands. The final track, "Not Long for this World" stood out as absolute favorite, alternating between aggression-fuelled riffs and more organized, groove-ridden passages with many catchy, melodic fills. Andy demonstrates his best vocal ability here, able to balance a powerful, Heavy Metal approach, with raucous Thrash vocals, and deeper timbres that shift deliciously close to Death Metal.
"Origin" is a modern Thrash masterpiece which will most definitely slither its way into regular listening; right up there with Invocator and Toxic Holocaust. This is a solid effort that shows that all the years on the road paid off. This band has nowhere else to go but up!!!
Punishment 18 Records, 2013/2014 (P18R 074). Made in Italy.


Tracklist:
1. Origin 3:49
2. Effortless Struggle 3:17
3. Ballistic 2:06
4. Heretic 2:32
5. Export Life 4:42
6. Hierophobia 4:30
7. Kill 3:10
8. Infernal Massacre 2:42
9. Regression 4:22
10. Virus 2:58
11. Ultra Violence 1:31
12. Not Long For This World 4:10
Total playing time: 39:49


Samples: http://harlottmetal.bandcamp.com

Re-release of the second full-length studio album by cult Brazilian Heavy Metal band.
Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, band was emerged in 1982 with the name of Milky Way. With the line-up renewed, Harppia entered studio in 1985 to record their debut mini-album, "A Ferro E Fogo" (The Iron And Fire), which was released by Baratos Afins.
In the following years, each of the members decided to take different routes, since each one wanted to change the musical style of the band. Only Tiberius remained and continued with Harppia.
In 1987, the debut full-length album, "7", was released by Rock Brigade Records.
In 1996, in a new line-up, band started recording a second album, this time with English lyrics. "Harppia's Flight" was released by Megahard Records in 1997. It includes 7 new tracks + 6 instrumental bonus tracks. This re-release contains the same material with 3 more added bonus tracks.
Tracks 08-13 were recorded at Nota Por Nota Studio, Sao Paulo, Brazil, between 1995-1996.
Tracks 14-15: TV Cultura advertising in 1987.
Track 16 were recorded live at Arthur Azevedo Theatre, Sao Paulo, Brazil, between 4 and 8 March, 1987.
Metal Soldiers Records/Metal Underground Records, 1997/2014 (MSR 028 / MUR 004). Made in Portugal. Pressed in Spain. First press.


Trackllist:
1. Harppia's Flight 5:33
2. Hidden Wisdom 4:22
3. Army Of Strangers 4:50
4. Don't Ask For Death 4:05
5. Last Chance 2:56
6. Without Return 4:31
7. This Is My History 6:14
Bonus tracks (Part I):
8. Hidden Wisdom 4:21
9. Army Of Strangers 4:50
10. Don't Ask For Death 4:05
11. Last Chance 2:58
12. Without Return 4:29
13. This Is My History 6:13  
Bonus tracks (Part II):
14. Harppia On "TV Cultura" 1:26
15. Na Calada Da Noite 4:36
16. Magia Negra 6:18
Total playing time: 71:49 min.

The fourth full-length album by the German Melodic Hard Rock/AOR band.
The Hartmann records are full of tasty but quite slow paced AOR or even Classic Rock songs, very different from our every day galloping Epic Power Metal or Neo-Classic Metal. For the fourth album, it's once again the same case, but the voice of Hartmannis also much more in the forefront and he sounds more powerful than in the previous CDs, much more like his Genius or Eempty Tremors (Oliver Hartmann's past bands) days. Anyway, the third album was disappointing; this "Balance" is his best solo album. The title fits quite well with the musical concept. Indeed well balanced. The band Hartmann plays like a real band, and the chemistry-team here isn’t fake, the sincerity is obvious and pretty clear as the sound of this album is organic and spontaneous. The production and the mix are in the same juicy manner with a full spectrum, thanks to Sascha Paeth’s magic.
The very Zen and confined ambiance of numbers like “From a Star” or “Fall From Grace” is opposed to some more hot rocking tracks but still with a feeling of maturity and an absolute melodic control sensation.
Best tracks are "Like A River", "Fool for You", "After the Love Has Gone" or "Save Me". Others great songs: "You Are the One", "The Best Is Yet To Come" or "All My Life" that are more direct but still entertaining.
The word AOR could divert some, but here you can read Adult Oriented Rock with a big "A", no cheesy chorus with cheap bontempi keyboards in calibrated 3 minutes tracks, but a real Classic Melodic Hard Rock in the best way of the word, with some contemporary touch.
Avenue Of Allies Music, 2012 (Avenue 12 04 0042). Used: very good.


Tracklist:
1. All My Life 3:56
2. Like A River 4:06
3. You Are The One 3:53
4. Fool For You 4:07
5. After The Love Is Gone 5:27
6. Save Me 4:59
7. Fall From Grace 5:09
8. From A Star 4:54
9. Dance On The Wire 4:25
10. Shout 5:35
11. Time To Face The Truth 3:11
12. The Best Is Yet To Come 5:04
Total playing time: 54:46

Second full-length album by the German Hard Rock guitarist/vocalist Oliver Hartmann.
German rock singer Oliver Hartmann delivered one of the surprise packages of 2005, with a thoroughly enjoyable album of powerful and emotional Melodic Hard Rock.
"Home" and it's another great Hard Rocking collection of music showcasing his emotional and powerful vocal style. Delivered with a passion and raw emotional edge, band still manages to be very consistent and of unquestionably high standards. The album sounds awesome with great performances by everyone especially the rocking guitars and solos. The production is excellent and sounds huge coming out of a good set of speakers. Hartmann's voice is very smooth yet dramatic and is very similar in tone to Eric Martin from Mr Big.
Highlights include the melodic rocker "Coming Home To You", the heavy and groovy "Higher Than Me" with a killer guitar solo, the chorus hook of the epic ballad "I Don't Want To Know", and the heartfelt sentiment of "My Everything" which is a very memorable power ballad.
"Home" is another strong release from Hartmann. It was always going to be hard to match the sensational debut, especially when so much emotion was poured into that. But this comes close. It isn't helped by a questionable song running order, but the consistency in songwriting and strong performances still make it an album very worth checking out!!
Avenue Of Allies Music, 2007/2012 (Avenue 12 03 0041). Made in Germany. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Coming Home To You 4:13 
2. The Sun's Still Rising 4:29 
3. My Everything 3:20 
4. Somewhere Someday 4:45 
5. Just For You 4:02 
6. I Don't Want To Know 4:29 
7. Higher Than Me 6:19 
8. Why Do I 4:14 
9. Millionaire 3:23 
10. Crying 5:03 
11. Lay All Your Love On Me 3:45 
12. It's All Right 4:50
Total playing time: 52:52

Official re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by Bolivian Thrash/Groove Metal band.
Re-release of the original self-made and sold-out album from this Bolivian band, with bonus tracks.
This album have what a perfect Groove Thrash album needs: solid songwriting, outstanding technical skills, measuring riffs and leads, an aggressive voice. Spanish lyrics underline that special South American feeling about social circumstances, the Indian legacy and at least a cover that fits perfectly to that dark, scary and rebellious atmosphere.
What you get here is no less than a masterpiece!!
Tracks 10, 11 taken from "Angel Oscuro" EP (2004).
Track 12 taken from the full-length release "Pandemonium" (2007).
Ragnarök Records, 2013/2017 (RAG 006). Made in Germany. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:
1. Esclavizacion 3:07 
2. La Voz De Dios 3:59 
3. Alma A Fondo 4:25 
4. Paria 4:01 
5. Martir 0:51 
6. Golgota 4:57 
7. Arkham 5:29 
8. El Umbral De La Extincion 4:50 
9. El Cerco 4:33
Bonus tracks: 
10. Combustion 2:58 
11. Angel Oscuro (Spanish Version) 3:10 
12. Confrontacion (Guerra Civil) 2:59
Total playing time: 45:44 min.


Samples: https://hatebolivia.bandcamp.com

The second full-length album by Italian Technical Death Metal band.
The architects of this new temple of Death Metal, "Epilogue Of Masquerade", used the correct formulas to build something that will stand the strongest earthquakes. This trio have a 16-year experience with in the pocket, a demo and an album called "Coils Of The Consumed Paradise", released in 2010.
Hateful plays Technical Death Metal without going into the hyper-mode. It’s keeping it relatively restrained, about the music, focusing on the thorough execution of every section than just overdoing everything. The riffs are fleshed out, and it takes more than a few listens to fully get them – it’s quite intricate and the song structures are bizarre because it’s not in the conventional format. It mixes up things quite a bit and it’s like piles of riffs buried over each other, pummeling pulsating drumming decorates the mess and the vocals are restrained yet again, keeping it straightforward.
This is an album for listeners, although first appearances aren’t unimpressive either. Production-wise everything is clear and strong, robust and the artwork is fairly striking in its elegance.
With a Brutal and Technical trend at the same time, "Epilogue Of Masquerade" deserves your attention and accolades because it’s doing it in the classiest way possible!!
The Spew Records, 2013 (TS 028). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Artifacts Of The Damned 2:31 
2. Corrupting The Veils That Keeps The Mind Sane 2:24 
3. A Despicable Harvest 2:38 
4. It Once Was Light 2:37 
5. Breathing The Whirlwind 1:40 
6. Instinct Of The Carnivorous Mass 2:38 
7. Stillbirth 2:40 
8. A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing 2:32 
9. Celestial Purification 2:16 
10. Ravenous 2:14 
11. Walking Into A Nightmare 4:17 
12. Bloodline 2:17
Total playing time: 30:44

black metal from Russia
Infernö Records, 2009 (IR002CD). Made in France. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Empty 04:06
2.Mind Infected 05:21
3.Sickness Dictator 03:54
4.Season Merciless 03:47
5.Negative Hunger 03:27
6.Filth Purity 04:58
7.To Crave 05:06

Second full-length album by Power/Thrash Metal band from Greece.
Thrash Metal infuenced Melodic Power Metal for fans of Amorphis, Sentenced, Skylark and Angra, but more Metal like! 
NMC Music, 2003 (NMC020)


Tracklist:
1.Dark Trauma Pt.1 02:37
2.Poisoned Lullabies 05:07
3.Virus In My Veins 05:19
4.Coldskin Kiss 04:31
5.Beyond Crystal Tears 04:30
6.My Death My Cure 05:25
7.The Festival Of Crimes 03:52
8.By Your Side 04:22
9.Led In Decadence 03:26
10.Dark Trauma Pt.2 07:52

Remastered re-release of the second full-length studio album by cult German Power/Thrash Metal band.
Headhunter were founded by Schmier in 1989, after he was fired from Destruction. Second famous person in the band is Jörg Michael (Living Death, ex-Avenger, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-Grave Digger, ex-Mekong Delta, ex-Onkel Tom Angelripper, ex-Rage, ex-Running Wild, ex-Saxon, ex-Stratovarius). And the third musician is Uwe "Schmuddel" Hoffmann.
"A Bizarre Gardening Accident" is a damn fine technically infuriating, fast Thrash Metal album, that continues to expand the work begun with the debut, "Parody Of Life". The band offers explosive, melodic Thrash in the vein of Destruction, with a dozen or so riffs to die for. But what surprised is that the band are also quite good at slower fare, with a more Traditional Metal gate.
It's amazing to think that while his alma mater, Destruction, was withering into a cesspool of misled ideas and pathetic execution, Schmier was excelling in his new home. However, we should also extend credit to the other musicians here, who are quite excellent on their own. Michael needs no introduction, perhaps, but Schmuddel is simply an ace, a riff wizard whose presence lightens each composition into the rugged bliss so enjoyable in German Thrash and Speed Metal.
If you like Schmier, and you like fun, then by all means check this out!!
AFM Records, 1992/2007 (AFM 180-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. 


Tracklist:
1. Oh Waht A Pleasure 1:08
2. Signs Of Insanity 4:38
3. Hit Machine 5:32
4. Born In The Woods 5:11
5. Two Faced Promises 4:07
6. Ramalama 2:45
7. Boozer 3:46
8. Domo 0:39
9. Pangs Of Remorse 5:01
10. Character Of Assassination 3:19
11. Rude Philosphy 4:39
12. Deadly Instinct 3:36
13. Sex & Drugs & Rock'n'roll 0:59
Total playing time: 45:20 min.

The second re-release of the debut full-length studio album by cult German Power/Thrash Metal band.
Headhunter was founded in 1989 under the name Curse, after Schmier was fired from Destruction. They recorded a 6-song demo in 1989/90, all the tracks of which later being re-recorded for the "Parody Of Life" debut album. Headhunter released three albums and toured Germany and Japan before splitting up in the mid-90s. Years later, they reformed and released another album in 2008.
"Parody Of Life" line-up: Schmier - vocals/bass (Destruction); Jörg Michael - drums (Stratovarius, Running Wild, Rage, Saxon); Schmuddel - guitars (Talon); Kai Hansen (Helloween, Gamma Ray, Iron Savior) - lead guitar (guest).
Engineered, recorded, mixed and produced by Kalle Trapp (Blind Guardian, Destruction, Kreator). Produced by Schmuddel & Schmier. Engineered by Piet Sielck (Blind Guardian, Grave Digger, Gamma Ray).
Vic Records, 1990/2023 (VIC301CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Parody Of Life 3:53
2. Ease My Pain 3:59
3. Plead Guilty 4:48
4. Kick Over Your Traces 6:51
5. Force Of Habit 3:38
6. Caught In A Spider's Web 3:03
7. Cursed 4:25
8. Crack Brained 4:03
9. Trapped In Reality 5:12
Total playing time: 39:52 min.

The second full-length album by Italian Heavy/Power Metal band.
A decent enough Heavy/Power Metal act with the various style. Boasting a more straightforward approach and slightly edged vocals that show no inherent weakness in either the low or high register, "Fallout Diaries" eventually won over with its differentiated composition and a number of catchy mid-tempo tracks.
The "Fallout Diaries" is a concept album based on the assumption that World War III has broken out, with atomic weapons erupting across the face of the earth. Even though most of the band’s songs seem to stagnate a bit during verses, they are inevitably elevated by their varied refrains, most of which are bolstered by solid riffing and here and there a shriek by vocalist Giovanni Vernier.
If you’re looking for a refreshing romp of something that’s neither too heavy nor too light, and have had it with faster music, pick this up!
Crash & Burn Records, 2011 (C&B014). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Vacuum 02:11
2. Come With Me....If Yo Wanna Live 03:51
3. Fallout 03:45
4. Just Eyes 04:02
5. Pray Anymore 05:16
6. Prophet of the Century 06:50
7. Left Undone 04:16
8. Letters from the Sector Alpha 05:54
9. Gemini Scream 06:01
Total playing time: 42:06

The fifth full-length studio album by cult Swedish Melodic Death Metal/Death’n’Roll band.
Formed in 2001, shortly after Johan Liiva left Arch Enemy, Hearse is a highlight in the Death'n'Roll Metal sub-genre.
Hearse are plying their wares again; and so they continue to bring us that highly unique brand of Death 'n' Roll that is somewhat similar to, but still quite different from, related acts such as Convulse and later-era Carcass. "Single Ticket To Paradise" is, perhaps, their best album yet, but you won't find too many major changes to their approach, though, as the band pretty much pick up where they left off with "In These Veins"; however, there are a few interesting progressions that deserve mention.
First off, Johan Liiva's characteristic gruff shout sounds better than ever -- it sounds much more brutal, frenetic and angry on this album, and it's awesome. Regarding the guitars, Mattias Ljung's trademark solos are just as excellent as they were before, with their "Rocky", melodic and twangy edge to them; but here is presented a rejuvenated sense of depressive, almost haunting melody in some solos and refrains. Subtended as the melodies are by Hearse's typical fast, Swedish sounding riffs, this creates the perfect balance between despondent beauty and rough brutality. The drumming is also steady, solid, and precise, and we see Mr. Max Thornell incorporating a little more double-bass work than found on previous albums, which is definitely good, as it adds that extra dimension to the music.
Another noticeable difference is the production and recording. Dan Swanö has created one of the best productions here. The guitars, cymbals, tom-toms, and bass drum sound are just incredible: they sound heavy, balanced, and full. Gone are the days of Swanö's thin and trebly productions (cf. Edge Of Sanity's "Purgatory Afterglow" from 1994, Ghostorm's "Frozen in Fire" from 1995, and, especially, Gates Of Ishtar's "The Dawn Of Flames" from 1997 — all the albums are excellent, but the productions left much to be desired).
The release comes with a bonus DVD "Live in Holland", containing 5 live tracks, filmed and edited by Maurice Swinkels (Legion Of The Damned), a massive picture chapter, and the video for the track 
"Sundown", edited by Owe Lingval (Nocturnal Rites, Wolf, Stratovarius).
Vic Records, 2009 (VIC024CD). Made in Netherlands. CD pressed in UK. DVD pressed in France. First press.


Tracklist:

“Single Ticket To Paradise” CD
1. Intro 1:19
2. Misanthropic Charades 5:25
3. Sundown 4:48
4. The Moth 5:11
5. An Emotional Fraud 4:40
6. Single Ticket To Paradise 4:56
7. The Ferocious Embrace 5:54
8. Degeneration X 4:29
9. Your Purgatory 5:34
Total playing time: 42:18 min.

“Live In Holland” DVD
1. Contemplation (Live)
2. Ticket To Devastation (Live)
3. Dominion Reptilian (Live)
4. Abandoned (Live)
5. Crops Of Waste (Live)
6. Sundown (Video Clip)    
7. Picture Chapter


Samples: https://vicrecords1.bandcamp.com/

The fifth and the final full-length album by the cult German Heavy/Power Metal band.
Not as much power metal anymore, but you still can't make the mistake of taking them for anything else than Germans, and there is still speed and catchy parts to go around, not just as much as earlier - not nearly as much. They have a good grasp of Heavy Metal song structures, an ability to write decent, sometimes catchy, riffs and somewhat anthemic and catchy choruses. And this time the album is produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Sascha Paeth and Miro.
The songs are well written and have plenty of hook. "Breakin' Loose" in particular seems like it could have been a hit on Rock radio. The song has a similar hooky quality that Helloween's "I Want Out" or "Dr. Stein" had. At the same time, "Menergy" is a slightly darker release overall than any of Heavens Gate's past catalog. Apparently "Menergy" is a concept album of sorts. Between each song there is a short intro, most of which are under thirty seconds long. All the short intros are called "Teleshoot" and are apparently part of the story line. Frankly the songs are just enjoyable without knowledge of the storyline.
A solid album that holds a really high quality on through the album, even though there aren't any obvious highlights. Heaven's Gate show a new side of themselves with "Menergy" while still holding on to the sound they have earlier created.
Unfortunately "Menergy" would be Heavens Gate's last album.
Steamhammer/SPV, 1999 (SPV 085-18692). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Teleshoot 0:49
2. Worldmachine 3:40
3. Teleshoot 0:12
4. Mastermind 3:59
5. Teleshoot 0:21
6. Menergy 4:17
7. Teleshoot 0:32
8. Enter: Eternity 3:57
9. Teleshoot 0:33
10. Breakin' Loose 5:00
11. Teleshoot 0:06
12. Dreamland 4:41
13. Teleshoot 0:19
14. Looking Back 3:45
15. Teleshoot 0:24
16. Evolution 3:34
17. Teleshoot 0:24
18. On My Knees 3:40
19. Teleshoot 0:07
20. Dreamer - Believer 3:11
21. Teleshoot 0:31
22. Glass People 3:33
23. Teleshoot 4:25
Total playing time: 52:00

The fourth full-length studio album by Spanish Gothic Doom/Death Metal band.
This band has a unique way of shaping their craft of Gothic Doom Metal, with elements of Death Metal. With “Aamamata”, vocalist Josep Brunet incorporates low growls with clean singing. Hoverer this technique is usually not executed well by most bands, who want to introduce heavier elements into generally lighter sounding music, Helevorn manages to maintain a key sound that differentiates from these two vocal styles, and build upon the idea with each individual track.
“Blackened Waves” brings out the melodic, melancholy sound that the album remains neutrally true to. It is one of the three standout tracks of the album, and includes an addictive drum tempo, a roaring choir, and an isolated lead singer whose heart and soul clearly remain focused on the performance, varying from soulful singing to tentative spoken word.
“Forgotten Fields” is a productive journey that has its rightful place on the record, with a good amount of Death Metal influence; complete with gnarly growls and a nice constant riff. The track can quite fittingly be the soundtrack of a desperate, long journey - the hike to the top of a mountain, or a voyage across the seven seas.
“The Path To Puya” has to be the most glorious, beautifully nightmarish track on the record. It spans a total of eight minutes and details an epic journey; hence the title. Beginning slow and sludgy, the varying vocal styles call back and forth, almost like two voices speaking to one another. The listener can only image the battle going on in the person’s head as they are sent on such an agonizing journey, unlimited by time.
The album’s production is flawless, and accentuates each instrument and vocal style. The standout tracks will vary for each listener. The tracks are gracefully structured and reminiscent of dreams and loneliness, bringing the band’s message to the forefront of the listener’s mind. The image is sombre, moody, and full of life to give.
In the large list of contributors, you can find Heike Langhans of Draconian, who sings in a song of the album.
This album is a bit more epic, intense and dark than the previous, "Compassion Forlorn", which had excellent reviews and took the band to play in several European cities, and it will delight to all the Doom Metal fans over the world!!
A delightfully enjoyable record for fans of Moonspell and old Paradise Lost!!
BadMoodMan Music, 2019 (BMM. 085-19). First press. 24-kt Gold Disc.


Tracklist:
1. A Sail to Sanity 05:25
2. Goodbye, Hope 05:58
3. Blackened Waves 05:27
4. Aurora 07:24
5. Forgotten Fields 05:45
6. Nostrum Mare (Et deixo un pont de mar blava) 07:28
7. Once upon a War 05:56
8. The Path to Puya 08:39
9. La Sibil·La 05:06
Total playing time: 57:10 min.


Samples:
https://helevorn.bandcamp.com
https://badmoodmanmusic.bandcamp.com

The second full-length studio album by Italian multi-instrumentalist Luca Mazzotta's Dark Rock/Gothic Metal solo project.
Luca Mazzotta is the mind behind this project who, exploring his innermost essence, finds his personal sound in a contamination of acoustic Dark Rock melodies and gloomy sounds.
“Still Bleeding” music encourages you to fall into Helfir’s melancholic world because the mood is either decadent and detached, and you can easily get lost in the hypnotic and passionate music of this band.
It will stand at the deep heart of each listener with alienating atmospheres in the best Antimatter, Anathema and Porcupine Tree tradition.
My Kingdom Music, 2015 (echo107). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Oracle 3:18
2. My Blood 5:37
3. In The Circle 4:56
4. Alone 3:02
5. Dresses Of Pain 6:22
6. Black Flame 4:08
7. Portrait Of A Son 6:18
8. Where Are You Now? 1:35
9. Night And Deceit 4:18


Sampes: https://mykingdommusic.bandcamp.com
https://helfir.bandcamp.com

The second full-length studio album by Italian multi-instrumentalist Luca Mazzotta's Dark Rock/Gothic Metal solo project.
As a solo project, Mazzotta took it upon himself to not only compose everything, but also play it on the album. Which makes this an interesting journey into the mind of a guitarist and a coherent album with a strong identity. Mazzotta’s six-string experience with a Prog Death Metal band surfaces in beautiful and dark passages. Lending themselves to his intuitive arpeggios. While the chords wouldn’t be out of place on a Doom album, their development from guitar to synth and from arpeggio to lick benefit from the Gothic atmosphere. 
A combination of acoustic Dark Rock melodies and gloomy Gothic Metal sounds. “The Human Defeat” music encourages you to fall into Helfir’s melancholic world because the mood is either decadent and detached, and you can easily get lost in the hypnotic and passionate music of this band. It will stand at the deep heart of each listener with alienating atmospheres in the best Antimatter, Anathema and Porcupine Tree tradition.
My Kingdom Music, 2017 (echo122). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Time In Our Minds 4:07
2. Light 4:33
3. Tide 4:47
4. Protest Me 4:33
5. Chant D'Automne 3:28
6. Mechanical God 3:42
7. Climax 2.0 7:57
8. Golden Tongue 5:18
9. The Last Sun 6:42
10. Chant D'Automne (Instrumental Version) 3:27
Total playing time: 48:36 min.


Samples: https://helfir.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length studio album by Swedish Blackened Post Rock band.
Helga’s debut album draw on many influences, from Swedish Folk to Progressive Metal, Post-Rock to Black Metal to Pop. Distilling this into a single genre is a challenge.
United by singer, Helga Gabriel, the quintet delve into a musical alchemy on their pursuit of darker manifestations. Their debut album summons formidable drumming, spectral strings and chugging riffs into lamentations on mortality and mental health. Chanting psalms amidst birch and pine, her choral voice drifted like birds through an evening mist.
"Wrapped In Mist" is an incredibly strong debut from a very talented group of musicians, and if this is any indication of things to come, then the future is extremely bright for them indeed.
Recommended for fans of Myrkur, Sólstafir, Alcest and Chelsea Wolfe.
Limited Edition to first pressing only, Deluxe 36-page Digibook.
Season Of Mist, 2023 (SOM 688B). Made in France. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Skogen mumlar 04:23
2. Burden 04:57
3. Water 03:55
4. If Death Comes Now 03:58
5. Farväl 04:34
6. Alive Again 03:35
7. Vast and Wild 04:04
8. Som en trumma 04:26
9. Mountain Song 05:34
10. Wrapped in Mist 06:34



Samples: https://helgamusic.bandcamp.com

Japanese edition of the debut full-length album by the German Melodic Power Metal band.
Great Power Metal debut with melodious line.
This CD is real gem for every Power Metal collector in the world!!
Japan edition includes bonus track “Fight For Your Name”.
Noise International/Victor Musical Industries, Inc., 1993 (VICP-5240). Made in Japan. First press. Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. The Story About Helicon 2:16
2. Helicon Part II 6:40
3. It's Rock'n Roll 5:00
4. Junk 4:42
5. Victim Of Love 4:56
6. Freedom 6:08
7. Black & White 5:03
8. Come On Rock 6:18
9. Woman 5:23
10. Fight For Your Fame (Bonus Track) 5:33
11. There Is No Rose Without A Thorn 6:31
Total playing time: 58:30

American release of the twelfth full-length studio album by Canadian Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Five years have passed since we heard anything from the Ontario legends, five years later they come back with a monster of an album, “Bastard Of The Blues”!
The album starts with the title track “Bastard of the Blues”, a very energetic opening accompanied by the smooth vocal stylings of lead singer Brian Vollmer. The way he sings sounds as if he is preaching the song as an anthem to the newer generation of music lovers. The sound and quality of the song sounds as if the entire track is an anthem for those who are either being denied what they want or giving the new generation a taste of what this band has always been about. Without any doubt though it does the job and certainly it is indeed an anthem for those who want to punch the sky hard and scream with might. This is truly a song for the new ages and will surely be one of the band’s more anticipated songs for many a new crowd to chant along with.
The second track to follow, “Even Jesus (Wasn’t Loved In His Home Town)", compared to the first track is an old school credibility which reminds even the oldest Metal fan of strong bold riffs, that made you stand on your toes in anticipation. Now we can feel as the band are going back to their original formula, both in the quality of the lead vocals, and the originality of the guitar...
Helix have really created an astounding piece of musical art, not only is it original but it keeps to what Helix have been doing since they first started. Their songs always had that quality about them and this album is no exception. Helix represents a time when Rock music was fun. It's great to see some of the 80's acts still around and putting out solid material!
Helix have made the most comprehensive album in their career. An album that flies past all too quickly simply because there isn't a single dud on here. Helix can still most certainly Rock You!!
Perris Records, 2014 (PER4912). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Bastard Of The Blues 
2. Even Jesus (Wasn't Loved In His Hometown) 
3. Winning Is The Best Revenge 
4. Screaming At The Moon 
5. Metal At Midnight 
6. Hellbound For A Heartbreak 
7. When All The Love Is Gone 
8. Axe To Grind 
9. Skin In The Game 
10. The Bitch Is A Bullet 
11. Sticks & Stones
Total playing time: 44:24