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Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
This is one of the very first Heavy Metal albums and, on its own, isn't the most well-known of the Judas Priest releases. While it was well-received by critics at the time, it did not have the exact same response as "Sad Wings Of Destiny" did before it. Even though it has its flaws, "Sin After Sin" made a major contribution to the development of Heavy Metal and remains an important stepping-stone in the evolution of the genre.
"Sin After Sin" was the band's first album with Columbia Records after their contract with Gull Records was terminated; as a consequence of which they lost all rights to their first two albums "Rocka Rolla" and "Sad Wings Of Destiny", as well as any other demo recordings made during that timeframe. This was the band's last album to feature their original "gothic cursive font" logo, though it was used on later Gull Records reissues of their earlier material.
The album features session drummer Simon Phillips, as the band had recently parted ways with drummer Alan Moore. The album includes a cover of Joan Baez's "Diamonds & Rust", a decision that was encouraged by producer Roger Glover.
It is the first of eleven consecutive Judas Priest albums to be certified Gold by the RIAA.
For fans that grew up with "Painkiller", "Screaming For Vengeance" or even "British Steel", "Sin After Sin" is tough album to appreciate. Even if the songs don’t all stand the test of time, their significance to the development of Heavy Metal cannot be overstated. In 1977, there wasn’t a band out there that questioned the definition of Heavy Metal music like Judas Priest, and the daring and experimental tracks on "Sin After Sin" are the proof!
Re-edition includes two bonus tracks!
Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd., 1977/1987/2001 (502127 2). Made in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Sinner     6:45 
2. Diamonds And Rust     3:27
3. Starbreaker     4:49 
4. Last Rose Of Summer     5:37 
5. Let Us Prey / Call For The Priest     6:13 
6. Raw Deal     6:00 
7. Here Come The Tears     4:36 
8. Dissident Aggressor     3:08 
Bonus Tracks:
9. Race With The Devil     3:07
10. Jawbreaker     4:02
Total playing time: 47:44

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Single-disc version of the 26th compilation album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
Judas Priest is a landmark Heavy Metal band. Some regard them as part of the holy trinity of Metal bands along with Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. Columbia Records celebrated the legacy of this band by releasing their single collection starting with “Sin After Sin” and ending at “Painkiller.”
There have indeed been countless Judas Priest compilations issued over the years, but the 2011 release "Single Cuts" has to be one of the most intriguing archival releases the band has ever issued. This compilation is band's complete U.K. Columbia 7" singles A-sides from 1977-1992, together on one CD. Includes the massive Metal anthems "Living After Midnight", "Breaking The Law", "You've Got Another Thing Coming" plus many more... "Before the Dawn", "Evening Star", "Don't Go", "(Take These) Chains" and "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll" are featured alongside the expected classics.
The single-disc version (only A-sides from 1977-1992 singles, not B-sides as in "Single Cuts" box set) of "Single Cuts" it's certainly one of the more interesting Priest compilations. Whether you're a longtime collector looking for a one-of-a-kind release, or a newcomer searching for a smartly assembled collection of Priest classics, you are both winners!!
Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited, 2011 (88697946132). Made in . First press.


Tracklist:
1. Diamonds And Rust 03:23
2. Better By You, Better Than Me 03:22
3. Before The Dawn 03:23
4. Take On The World 03:00
5. Evening Star 02:50
6. Living After Midnight 03:30
7. Breaking The Law 02:33
8. United 03:32
9. Don't Go 03:15
10. Hot Rockin' 03:14
11. You've Got Another Thing Comin' 04:28
12. 405Allom, Tom 03:07
13. Freewheel Burning 04:23
14. Some Heads Are Gonna Roll 04:07
15. Turbo Lover 04:38
16. Locked In 03:52
17. Painkiller 06:05
18. A Touch Of Evil 04:15
19. Night Crawler 04:05

Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
"Stained Class" is the only Judas Priest album to feature songwriting by all five members of the band. The alum showcased a more streamlined songwriting style while not compromising on the band's trademark Heavy Metal riffs. The production is crisper, clearer, and cleaner than any of their preceding albums. Following this album, the band broke its songwriting team down to Rob Halford, K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, with occasional contributions solely by Tipton.
Several years after its release, "Stained Class" was the subject of negative attention due to the infamous 1990 civil action brought against the band by the family of a teenager, James Vance, who entered into a suicide pact with his friend Ray Belknap after allegedly listening to "Better by You, Better Than Me" on December 23, 1985. Belknap succeeded in killing himself, and Vance was left critically injured after surviving a self-inflicted gunshot to the facial area. The suit alleged that Judas Priest recorded subliminal messages on the song that said "do it." The suit was eventually dismissed. The song was originally written and performed by the band Spooky Tooth.
In 2005, "Stained Class" was ranked number 307 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.
Re-edition includes two bonus tracks!
Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd., 1978/1987/2001 (502128 2). Made in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Exciter     5:32 
2. White Heat, Red Hot     4:18 
3. Better By You, Better Than Me     3:22     
4. Stained Class     5:17 
5. Invader     4:09 
6. Saints In Hell     5:28 
7. Savage     3:27 
8. Beyond The Realms Of Death     6:49 
9. Heroes End     4:57 
Bonus tracks:
10. Fire Burns Below     6:58 
11. Better By You, Better Than Me     3:40
Total playing time: 53:57

30th Anniversary Edition, first remastered re-release of the tenth full-length album by legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
British Metal legends Judas Priest for a second time reissued "Turbo" album, originally released in 1986. Always believing that Metal should have no boundaries, Priest challenged themselves, taking on board new technical inventions to create fresh ideas and push their sound forward. Searching for a way to retool their sound, Judas Priest attempted to accentuate their melodic side on "Turbo" by incorporating synthesizers and '80s Pop-Metal styling ("Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days" sounds more like Poison, albeit with synths). The restrained songcraft sometimes pays dividends, especially on the PMRC-bashing "Private Property" and "Parental Guidance", and the synth-driven lead-off track "Turbo Lover", the latter of which is easily the best song on the record, and a successful reimagining of the Priest formula. The album features all the hallmarks of classic Judas Priest on tracks such as “Turbo Lover”, “Parental Guidance” and “Locked In”.
This album is an essential part of the Judas Priest catalogue. Originally recorded with the band's long term producer Tom Allom, this album marked a distinctive change in the band’s sound by the use of synthesized guitars but still keeping their classic Heavy Metal style that Judas Priest were synonymous with!
Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd., 1986/2017 (88875183272). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

CD1 “Turbo 30”
1. Turbo Lover 5:33
2. Locked In 4:19
3. Private Proberty 4:29
4. Parental Guidance 3:26
5. Rock You All Around The World 3:36
6. Out In The Cold 6:27
7. Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days 4:39
8. Hot For Love 4:11
9. Reckless 4:20
Running time: 41:00 min.

CD2 “Recorded Live On The Fuel For Life Tour, Kansas City - 22nd May 1986”
1. Out In The Cold 6:35
2. Locked In 4:21
3. Heading Out To The Highway 4:53
4. Metal Gods 4:03
5. Breaking The Law 2:43
6. Love Bites 5:19
7. Some Heads Are Gonna Roll 4:25
8. The Sentinel 5:02
9. Private Property 5:11
10. Desert Plains 4:55
11. Rock You All Around The World 5:02
Running time: 52:29 min.

CD3 “Recorded Live On The Fuel For Life Tour, Kansas City - 22nd May 1986”
1. The Hellion 0:40
2. Electric Eye 3:37
3. Turbo Lover 6:03
4. Freewheel Burning 5:03
5. Victim Of Changes 8:55
6. The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown) 5:19
7. Living After Midnight 4:35
8. You've Got Another Thing Coming 9:01
9. Hell Bent For Leather 5:53
Running time: 49:06 min.

Total playing time: 142:35 min.

Remastered re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
Following the success of their previous album, "Defenders Of The Faith", Judas Priest initially recorded a double album which was intended to be released under the title "Twin Turbos". This idea was scrapped. Instead, the material was split up, with the more commercial songs appearing as the album "Turbo".
Always believing that Metal should have no boundaries, Priest challenged themselves taking on board new technical inventions to create fresh ideas and push their sound forward. Searching for a way to retool their sound, Judas Priest attempted to accentuate their melodic side on "Turbo" by incorporating synthesizers and '80s Pop-Metal stylings ("Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days" sounds more like Poison, albeit with synths). The restrained songcraft sometimes pays dividends, especially on the PMRC-bashing "Private Property" and "Parental Guidance", and the synth-driven leadoff track "Turbo Lover", the latter of which is easily the best song on the record, and a successful reimagining of the Priest formula. The album features all the hallmarks of classic Judas Priest on tracks such as “Turbo Lover”, “Parental Guidance” and “Locked In”.
The album marked the band's first use of guitar synthesizers, and the introduction of hints of Glam Metal into their image were particularly unpopular with the band's fan base at the time. Anyway, the album was ranked No. 39 on Metal-Rules.com list over the 50 Greatest Glam Metal albums. Moreover, "Turbo" goes Gold by RIAA on 10 June 1986 and Platinum on 24 July 1987, and reaching No. 33 in the UK and No. 17 on Billboard 200.
This album is an essential part of the Judas Priest catalogue. Originally recorded with the band's long term producer Tom Allom, this album marked a distinctive change in the band’s sound by the use of synthesized guitars but still keeping their classic Heavy Metal style that Judas Priest were synonymous with!!
Re-edition includes two bonus tracks.
Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd., 1986/2002 (502135 2). Made in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Turbo Lover     5:33 
2. Locked In     4:19 
3. Private Property     4:29 
4. Parental Guidance     3:26 
5. Rock You All Around The Workd     3:36 
6. Out In The Cold     6:27 
7. Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days     4:39 
8. Hot For Love     4:11 
9.Reckless     4:20 
Bonus tracks:
10. All Fired Up     4:45
11. Locked In     4:24
Total playing time: 50:09

The debut full-length studio album by ruzzian Oriental Metal band.
Whaler Records, 2009 (WR 002-09). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Ящик Пандоры / Box Of Pandora (Intro)
2. Спираль времени / The Spiral Of Time
3. Война / War
4. Город во мне / City In Me
5. Яд, порох и мёд / Poison, Gunpowder & Honey
6. Альтаир / Al'tair
7. Отражение / Reflection
8. Шёпот ветра / Wind's Whisper
9. Чёрный алмаз / Black Diamond
10. Точка обмана / Point Of Deception
11. JuggerNaut
12. The Spiral Of Time (Bonus Track)

The first European re-release of the third full-length studio album by American Brutal Death Metal band.
Jungle Rot known for their aggressive and intense sound. Released in 2001, "Dead And Buried" is a prime example of their merciless approach to Death Metal. As on the previous album, there is Old-school Death Metal with a pinch of Thrash, which is mainly midtempo, in vein of Massacre or even old Cannibal Corpse.
The album features a relentless barrage of heavy riffs, pummelling drums, and guttural vocals, creating a sonic onslaught that’s sure to satisfy fans of Old-school Death Metal.
While "Dead And Buried" doesn’t reinvent the Death Metal wheel, it stays true to the genre’s roots and offers a solid listening experience for those who crave unadulterated aggression.
If you’re a fan of classic Death Metal, this album is a brutal trip down memory lane that’s well worth a listen!
Century Media Records, Ltd./Animate Records, 2001/2022 (AR120). Made in Germany. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 00:40
2. Immersed in Pain 02:33
3. Virus 02:32
4. Misplaced Anger 03:32
5. Humans Shall Pay 03:15
6. Strangulation Mutilation 04:15
7. Red Skies 03:22
8. The Killing Machine 02:43
9. Dead and Buried 04:27
10. Psychotic Cremation 01:25
11. Afterlife 03:10
12. Circle of Death / Jungle Rot 03:29
13. Another Fix 02:10
Total playing time: 37:33 min.

The first re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by American Death Metal band.
Twelve Groovy Oldschool Death Metal tracks in the intersection of Six Feet Under, Suffocation and even some Scandinavian Death Metal bands such as Dismember or Obituary.
The sound is a little more polished than the predecessors, but is still straightforward and heavy. Primitive, groovy guitar riffs, raw foot work on the drums and deep guttural grunt vocals are the ingredients for the vicious brutality and aggression of Jungle Rot.
Jungle Rot is occasionally accused of releasing the same album over and over again. But hey, who cares? Let’s headbang to 30 minutes of traditional, mainly midpaced tracks and enjoy the very good production!
Century Media Records Ltd./Animate Records, 2004/2022 (AR112). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 00:53
2. Face Down 03:44
3. Let Them Die 02:29
4. Fractured 03:10
5. Gain Control 02:12
6. Gasping for Air 02:44
7. Low Life 03:07
8. Scars of the Suffering 01:11
9. Symbols of Hate 03:03
10. No Surrender 02:20
11. Habit Fulfilled 02:42
12. More Demon Souls 02:49
Total playing time: 30:24 min.

First EP by Czech Thrash Metal band.
One of the best young Czech Thrash Metal attacks from Prague.
Kaar is very good firing pin piece, and is not afraid the jagged edge of a sharp knife to carve hearts of orthodoxies at all four tracks of this EP. And the whole is great to listen to!!
Selfreleased, 2014. Made in Czech. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Psychotik 02:42 
2. Úder z nitra města 03:36 
3. Smlouva s Bohem 03:56 
4. Rozkradlá zem 03:44
Total playing time: 13:58


Samples: https://kaarthrash.bandcamp.com

The eighth full-length studio album by Belarusian Symphonic Pagan Groove Metal band.
Female fronted band Kaira was founded by Pavel Drozdov and Kaira back in 1999 and since 2006 they started a steady activity in releasing a new album almost every other year. For the first three years, Kaira and Pavel worked only with session musicians, both in studio and at concerts, releasing albums only in Russian. Three albums were released in Symphonic Power Metal style. With a new lineup, in 2009 the style of music and its sound radically changed. The following album, "Child Of Fire", sounded like Industrial Symphonic Metal. In 2012, the band’s style started to sound more extreme and enriched the lineup with the second vocalist. The band began Groove/Metalcore style with their next album, "Not For Angels".
With the "Roots Of Veles" album, we find Kaira in a new, Symphonic Groove Pagan Metal style. Ancient Old Slavonic sagas, embodied in a Heavy Groove Pagan Metal style pushed forward a new sound for Kaira. Thanks to the added aggression of the Groove Metal, their classic Pagan Metal has garnered new forms with bright, vivid images and a powerful heavy sound. The pearl of the album is the title track, song "Roots of Veles". It’s charged with a powerful energy and brings a fresh perspective to the band.
Getting to the music on it, Keira presents us 8 new tracks in 40 minutes playing time, a mix of Symphonic and Groovy Modern Metal complete with catchy and inventive guitar riffs, epic keyboards, Industrial/Electro effects, a powerful rhythm section and a very capable and versatile female vocalist that leads the band not only through her sex-appeal but also through a dominant atitude that captures the listener's attention and keeps it on a leash the whole time. In simply words, "Roots Of Veles" is a mix of Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Groove Metal, Symphonic and even Goth Metal, and even a hint of Power Metal here and there, a modern release capable of pushing the band towards higher peaks in this scene! And they deserve it after almost two decades of playing music!!
Sliptrick Records, 2015 (SLP.015.0132). Made in USA. Pressed in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Roots of Veles 6:04 
2. Cry of Pagan Gods 4:28 
3. The Ingling Saga 4:15 
4. Revolution 4:44 
5. Lost Past 5:01 
6. Bleeding Spirit 4:27 
7. Sin Price 4:29 
8. No More 5:37
Total playing time: 39:07 min.

The eighth full-length studio album by Belarusian Symphonic Pagan Groove Metal band.
Female fronted band Kaira was founded by Pavel Drozdov and Kaira back in 1999 and since 2006 they started a steady activity in releasing a new album almost every other year. For the first three years, Kaira and Pavel worked only with session musicians, both in studio and at concerts, releasing albums only in Russian. Three albums were released in Symphonic Power Metal style. With a new lineup, in 2009 the style of music and its sound radically changed. The following album, "Child Of Fire", sounded like Industrial Symphonic Metal. In 2012, the band’s style started to sound more extreme and enriched the lineup with the second vocalist. The band began Groove/Metalcore style with their next album, "Not For Angels".
With the "Roots Of Veles" album, we find Kaira in a new, Symphonic Groove Pagan Metal style. Ancient Old Slavonic sagas, embodied in a Heavy Groove Pagan Metal style pushed forward a new sound for Kaira. Thanks to the added aggression of the Groove Metal, their classic Pagan Metal has garnered new forms with bright, vivid images and a powerful heavy sound. The pearl of the album is the title track, song "Roots of Veles". It’s charged with a powerful energy and brings a fresh perspective to the band.
Getting to the music on it, Keira presents us 8 new tracks in 40 minutes playing time, a mix of Symphonic and Groovy Modern Metal complete with catchy and inventive guitar riffs, epic keyboards, Industrial/Electro effects, a powerful rhythm section and a very capable and versatile female vocalist that leads the band not only through her sex-appeal but also through a dominant atitude that captures the listener's attention and keeps it on a leash the whole time. In simply words, "Roots Of Veles" is a mix of Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Groove Metal, Symphonic and even Goth Metal, and even a hint of Power Metal here and there, a modern release capable of pushing the band towards higher peaks in this scene! And they deserve it after almost two decades of playing music!!
Sliptrick Records, 2015 (SLP.015.0132). Made in USA. Pressed in Italy. First press. Please note: though the CD is new and has never been played, there are inlay bends that happened during transit.


Tracklist:
1. Roots of Veles 6:04 
2. Cry of Pagan Gods 4:28 
3. The Ingling Saga 4:15 
4. Revolution 4:44 
5. Lost Past 5:01 
6. Bleeding Spirit 4:27 
7. Sin Price 4:29 
8. No More 5:37
Total playing time: 39:07 min.

The second full-length studio album by russian Pagan/Folk band.
Kalendar became very versatile. There are songs in English and russian. There is a male and female vocals. Folk Rock songs interspersed with authentic russian Folk songs. The album is dedicated to the traditional faith of the ancient Slavs.
Perechrestok Records, 2008. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Северный путь / Northern Way
2. Ветер / Wind
3. Да ты утушка (народная) / You're Utushka (Folk)
4. Bond / Between Us
5. Дерево / Tree
6. Жарница (народная) / Zharnitsa (Folk)
7. Заклинание / Spell
8. Сумерки ноября (За грань) / November’ Twilight (Over The Edge)
9. Вир-вир колодезь (народная) / Vir-vir Well (Folk)
10. On The Edge
11. Во поле, поле конюшок (народная) / In The Field, The Field Konyushok (Folk)
12. Беллетайн - ночь костров / Beltayn - Night Of Fire
13. Кормчий (Bonus Track) / Helmsman (Bonus Track)
Total playing time: 45:12 min.

The third full-length studio album by russian Pagan/Folk band.
A combination of modern author Rock and Folk Rock music with Folk songs and Folk elements of European classical music. The extensive use of acoustic, including people, tools, and style of Folk music, polyphonic vocal arrangements created under the guidance of distinguished russian choirmaster Alexander Saltykov.
Perechrestok Records, 2010 (PR 30 CD). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Печаль/Sadness
2. Ой, далеко/Oh, Far Away
3. Река/River
4. Орешенье/Oreshenye
5. Баллада/Ballade
6. Где-то далеко/Somewhere Far Away
7. Самайн/Samain
8. Гранью миров/By world’s grain 
9. Драконы/Dragons
10. Сокол/Falcon
Total playing time: 51:37 min.

Debut release of Finnish Thrash/Groove Metal band.
Kamara´s roots heading all the way back to year of 2000, when Juha Minkkinen (guitar, vocals) and Tuomas Janhunen (guitar) founded a band called Lumessakahlaajat. There where whole bunch of starting musicians involved, but eventually Kamara´s line-up came clear after couple of years. In time, when band was called Lumessakahlaajat, they played only coversongs from bands like Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus and Kotiteollisuus. After few gigs band decided to start to make music of their own. “Tämäkin Vielä” it’s a first EP by the band, and it’s translates to "This And All". Kamara's music is full of energy, despite they don't play typical Metal. Thrashy guitars are joining Hardcore elements, Punk tunes and Rock and Roll feeling. All these elements are boiling in Kamara's melting pot and the result is fresh, catchy music bursting out with full of energy. Every song here is a hit. Heavy guitars are mixing with catchy tunes and effect means great. The opening track "Hohto" is a killer with a super melodic chorus and third song here - the title track - attacks with Thrashy guitars and shouting vocals. Last, there are Finnish lyrics and it's great.
Band presents interesting kind of Grooving Thrash Metal and highly recommended for all fans of genre!!
Firebox Records, 2004 (FIRECD013). Made in Finland. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX


Tracklist:
1. Hohto     04:08 
2. Kuolon Kehä     03:36
3. Tämäkin Vielä     03:47
4. Härkää Sarvista     04:15
5. Hopea     03:54
Total playing time: 19:40


Samples:  http://www.last.fm

Debut full-length album by the Polish Black Metal band.
Seven hymns dedicated to Chaos Magick. Destructive Dark Metal. The band consists of former members of such Polish bands as: Taran, Supreme Lord and In The Depth Of Night. From the very first notes onwards, it is clear that these three men mean business. The first track “Invocation/Manifest” has an unusual almost Techno tempo to it, mixed with heavily distorted guitars and a stereotypical Black Metal type of vocal style. The entire album verges on being chaotic and discordant, but still somehow manages to maintain some semblance of cohesion throughout. The third track, “The New Aeon”, with its darker flowing melodies reminiscent of a less accessible version of Satyricon circa their “The Age of Nero” album.
Being the veterans of various other bands, Kaoskult clearly know what they are doing and incorporate a myriad of twists and turns into their music. At first listen, these appear random, disjointed, and haphazard, but upon reflection, each section does meld into the others. The golden standard adhered to throughout the album is variation, with each track being vastly different to the next. The almost disjointed sound seems to come and go in waves, with the beginning of the album being heavily laden with twists; this dies down considerably before being returned to in the middle of the album before again simmering down. The sound quality is also very good, with each instrument being clearly audible and each complimenting the other in terms of volume. Technically speaking, the music is well written, but does lack some of the raw emotions typically found in this form of Black Metal.
All in all, this is definitely one of the slightly more experimental Black Metal bands out there, not entirely dissimilar to other bands such as Abigor. If chaotic yet coherent is something that appeals to you, then giving them a listen!
Odium Records, 2014 (ART CD 012). Made in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Invocation – Manifest 04:34
2. Eternal Threat 06:10
3. The New Aeon 05:46
4. The Virus Of Discord 04:20
5. Secret Serpent 06:43
6. (Primal) Chaos 05:42
7. Words Of Power 06:25
Total playing time: 39:40


Samples: http://odiumrecords.bandcamp.com

The second full-length studio album by Ukrainian Progressive/Groove Thrash Metal band.
Metal Race, 2017 (MR 041). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Все в цирк! 04:01
2. Стань в строй 04:18
3. Патриот 04:02
4. Против системы 03:40
5. Дебаты 04:22
6. Думай сам 04:13
7. Шоу для народа 04:12
8. Гармония лжи 04:17
9. Вне политики 04:05
10. В.Л.Д.М. 03:16
Total playing time: 40:26 min.


Samples: https://metalrace.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length studio album by Spanish Death Metal band.
A veteran band from Cantabria, active since 1994.
Miedito Records, 2006 (FAKE039). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Mesías 03:58
2. Ciego por ver 04:10
3. Ira 03:37
4. Mi epitafio 02:50
5. Dame vida 05:03
6. Opio 04:18 
7. Letargo 07:09
8. La sombra de un ciprés 05:04
9. 12 meses de otoño 06:32
10. Norte 05:07
Total playing time: 47:52 min.


Samples: https://karonte.bandcamp.com/album/letargo-cd-2006

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The debut EP by British Melodic Death/Thrash Metal/Hardcore band.
Taking their name from the mythical sea creature in Homers "Odyssey", Karybdis aim to create waves of their own. The Anglo-French-Indian quintet play a powerful, unpretentious blend of Melodic Death Metal, Thrash Metal and Hardcore. 
Guitarist Pierro Dujardin and drummer Mitch McGugan formed Karybdis in late 2008 after leaving their previous bands to pursue something much heavier. Pierros childhood friend and veteran of the French Underground Metal scene, Gil Renault, was added on vocals along with Harsha Dasari (guitar) and Jay Gladwin (ex-Shut Your Eyes And Youll Burst Into Flames) on bass. After an intensive writing period, Karybdis recorded a 3-track EP with Tariq Mattar (Megadeth, Iron Maiden) and began playing regularly across London. 
"War For Land" is a crushing slab of invention and creativity brought with a skill and accomplishment of the highest order. Karybdis bring a storm of Extreme Metal across the EP as powerful and rich as the Greek mythology, which inspired their name. Each song is a blistering aural violation of Metal punctured and energised with challenging Hardcore influences.
"War For Land" is a stunning debut and the bringer of real promise for not only the band but UK Extreme Metal!
Self-released, 2010. Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. War for Land 05:20
2. Worth It 05:48
3. Strain 06:11
Total playing time: 17:22 min.


Samples: https://karybdis.bandcamp.com

Re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Depressive Death/Doom Metal band.
With their first album, Katatonia proved, that classic Death/Doom Metal need not come from England, whence, until then, the genre had flourished at the hands of Paradise Lost, Anathema, and My Dying Bride. In fact, "Dance Of December Souls" manages to drag Heavy Metal to a near-standstill along with the best of 'em, combining cookie-monster growls, slothful riffing, morbid guitar melodies, and slow but busy drumming into a mesmerizing wash of depression. Eight-minute highlight "Gateways of Bereavement" and the desolately beautiful instrumental "Elohim Meth" are both perfect examples of these exquisitely sluggish and gloomy capabilities, although other offerings like "In Silence Enshrined" and the fan favorite "Without God" do eventually pick up the pace somewhat - also with very positive results. Not so the ensuing twin monoliths stacked back to back, "Velvet Thorns (Of Drynwhyl)" and "Tomb of Insomnia", both of which exceed 13 minutes in length and prove simply suicide-inducing for all but the most patient of metalheads - despite any number of memorable passages strewn about their massive girths. Then again, it could be said that, by inspiring such thoughts of self-destruction, Katatonia accomplish their mission.
"Dance Of December Souls" has stood the test of time pretty well, and thus remains one of the Doom/Death genre's important building blocks.
This re-release features new artwork and the new age Katatonia logo.
Black Lodge Records, 1993/2004 (BLOD 017CD). Made in Sweden.


Tracklist:
1. Seven Dreaming Souls 0:45
2. Gateways Of Bereavement 8:13
3. In Silence Enshrined 6:29
4. Without God 6:49
5. Elohim Meth 1:40
6. Velvet Thorns (Of Drynwhyl) 13:55
7. Tomb Of Insomnia 13:07
8. Dancing December 2:18
Total playing time: 53:16 min.

The tenth EP by legendary Swedish Gothic/Alternative/Progressive Rock/Metal band.
Founded in 1991, Katatonia have continually embraced the dark and the light alike and - living through genre evolutions beyond compare - ripened their own particular form of expression. From Doom and Death Metal to soul-gripping Post Rock, they’ve explored endless spheres of the genre, accumulating only the very best aspects.
With their previous album, "City Burials" (2020), ranking #6 on the German album charts, the outfit proved their gravitational force on the scene as an everlasting cycle.
Meritorious masters of Melancholic Metal, founding members Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström is ready to proudly presenting their hauntingly beautiful next studio album, "Sky Void Of Stars", which out January 20, 2023 via Napalm Records. Before the forthcoming album's release, Katatonia presented a promotional CD "Sky Void Of Stars - EP". Released with the Legacy Magazine #142 (06/2022), EP includes two tracks from the album, two cover songs, and two live-tracks.
Katatonia is one of a kind in a state of perpetual evolution. Significantly shaping the genre while still staying true to their own musical values, they orbit the musical universe - leaving their imprints on the scene. Projecting their sound to the endless realms, "Sky Void Of Stars" shines bright in Metal and beyond!
Napalm Records/Peaceville Records/Devil Inc. Presseverlag, 2022 (DEVIL #142). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Atrium 4:10
2. Austerity 3:43
3. Night Comes Down (Judas Priest Cover) 4:21
4. Fighters (Enter The Hunt Cover) 3:39
5. Forsaker (Live at Summer Breeze 2012) 4:09
6. Liberation (Live at Summer Breeze 2012) 4:22
Total playing time: 24:26 min.


Samples: https://katatonia.bandcamp.com