MUSIC

Remastered and remixed re-release of the third full-length studio album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
A largely uninspired effort recorded with a new guitarist and drummer, "So Far, So Good...So What!" lacks the conceptual unity and musical bite of "Peace Sells...", which helps push much of its lyrical material into the realm of self-parody, as Mustaine rants about the PMRC, the apocalypse, ex-girlfriends, and other people he is angry with, while hinting at the depth of his substance abuse problem with "502", a paean to driving drunk. The album wants to sound threatening but mostly comes off as forced and somewhat juvenile; typical is the embarrassing cover of "Anarchy in the U.K.", which is played in Megadeth's tightly controlled riffing style and without the looseness of the original, making it sound stilted and stiff - and Mustaine doesn't even get the lyrics right. This one is for diehards only. 
It is the band's only album recorded with Chuck Behler and Jeff Young, who were fired immediately after the subsequent tour. This album features one of the first songs Dave Mustaine wrote for Megadeth, which was "Set The World Afire", being the first song he wrote after being fired from Metallica. He later admitted writing the lyrics during his journey home from the departure.
"So Far, So Good… So What!" sold 400000 copies one month after its release, becoming Megadeth's fastest selling album at that point. The record eventually went Platinum and indicated Megadeth's forthcoming emergence from the Underground scene.
A remixed and remastered version, featuring several bonus tracks, was released in 2004.
Capitol Rec./EMI, 1988/2004 (724359862620). Made in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Into The Lungs Of Hell 03:22
2. Set The World Afire 05:48
3. Anarchy In The U.K. 03:01
4. Mary Jane 04:24
5. 502 03:29
6. In My Darkest Hour 06:26
7. Liar 03:20
8. Hook In Mouth 04:48
Previously unreleased bonus tracks:
9. Into The Lungs Of Hell (Paul Lani Mix) 03:31
10. Set The World Afire (Paul Lani Mix) 05:52
11. Mary Jane (Paul Lani Mix) 04:08
12. In My Darkest Hour (Paul Lani Mix) 06:11
Total playing time: 54:28 min.

The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It was released on June 4, 2013 and is Megadeth's first album to be released on Mustaine's own label, Tradecraft, after the band's split with Roadrunner Records. There are 11 tracks on the standard edition with 10 of the tracks being new material and the 11th track being a cover of the Thin Lizzy song "Cold Sweat". This album is diverse. We get melodic Metal. This is not Megadeth's heaviest album; there are definitely strong elements of Thrash and Metal in the album.
The title track, "Super Collider", was released as the first single on April 23rd, 2013. The second single was "Kingmaker", but while a YouTube video was released for the song it was not made available for purchase before the album release. It’s debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, making “Super Collider” the band's highest charting album since 1994's “Youthanasia”. Super Collider is the first Megadeth album since “Cryptic Writings” (1997), not to feature a lineup change from the preceding album. The album also features a guest appearance from Disturbed and Device vocalist David Draiman.
This is a great album in its own right, delivering a lot of great quality tunes that many people have been overlooking because they just can’t get over that this is not “Rust In Peace”.
Tradecraft/Universal Music, 2013 (0602537273720). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Kingmaker 04:16
2. Super Collider 04:11
3. Burn! 04:11
4. Built For War 03:57
5. Off The Edge 04:11
6. Dance In The Rain 04:45
7. Beginning Of Sorrow 03:51
8. The Blackest Crow 04:27
9. Forget To Remember 04:28
10. Don't Turn Your Back 03:47
11. Cold Sweat 03:10
Total playing time: 45:21 min.

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Darker, heavier, and more immediate than 2009's "Endgame", Dave Mustaine's snarling vocals ride higher in the mix this time around, but fans need not fear, as his fleet fingers are still possessed with the power to conjure the dead!
It is the first Megadeth studio album since “The World Needs a Hero” (2001) on which bass guitarist and founding member Dave Ellefson performs. This is the third and final album in the band's contract with Roadrunner Records. Album features a combination of newly composed tracks, along with older cuts written years ago, but never put to tape. Three tracks of the album are re-recordings of songs that were written around 1991 and have already been released on other Megadeth albums. A demo version of "New World Order" was included on the 2004 remastered edition of "Youthanasia". "Black Swan" was originally written for the "Youthanasia" recording sessions. It was released as a bonus track on the remastered deluxe version of "Youthanasia" and "United Abominations". "Millennium of the Blind" was also released as a bonus track on the 2004 remastered version of "Youthanasia".
The lead single from “Thirteen” was the Al Capone-inspired "Public Enemy No. 1". This was followed by "Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)" about a month later. A third song from the album, "Sudden Death", was released as a single prior to the announcement of “Thirteen” to promote "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock". Both "Sudden Death" and "Public Enemy No. 1" received Grammy nominations, as did "Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)". "Whose Life" and "Public Enemy No. 1" were nominated for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance at the 55th and 54th Grammy Awards respectively, and "Sudden Death" was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
“Thirteen” debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold about 120 000 copies in the United States as of December 2012. The album has received mostly positive reviews from critics and has a Metacritic rating of 71/100.
Gatefold double 180g vinyl.
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records, 2012 (RRCAR 7700-1). Made in Germany. First press. 


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Sudden Death 5:07
2. Public Enemy No.1 4:15
3. Whose Life (Is It Anyways) 3:50
Side B
4. We The People 4:33
5. Guns Drugs & Money 4:20
6. Never Dead 4:33
Running time: 26:38 min.

Side C
1. New World Order 3:56
2. Fast Lane 4:04
3. Black Swan 4:10
4. Wrecker 3:52
Side D
5. Millemium Of The Blind 4:15
6. Deadly Nightshade 4:55
7. 13 5:50
Running time: 31:02 min.

Total playing time: 57:40 min.

The second official live DVD by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Filmed at Obras Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 9, 2005, when band headlined the Pepsi Music Festival on their Blackmail The Universe Tour.
DVD-9 | 16:9| 0 (Worldwide) |Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo| Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround | DTS Digital 5.1 Surround | 95 min.
Image Entertainment, Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 2007 (0602527100692). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Blackmail the Universe 04:48
2. Set the World Afire 04:47
3. Wake Up Dead 03:46
4. In My Darkest Hour 06:17
5. She Wolf 03:28
6. Reckoning Day 05:02
7. A Tout Ke Monde 04:24
8. Hangar 18 & Return to Hangar 09:01
9. I’ll Be There 06:09
10. Tornado of Souls 05:36
11. Trust 07:21
12. Something I’m Not 04:42
13. Kick the Chair 04:11
14. Coming Home 02:59
15. Symphony of Destruction 04:15
16. Peace Sells 04:54
17. Holy Wars 09:58
18. Symphony of Destruction (Alternative Version) 04:13
Total playing time: 95:51 min.

Second official live DVD by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Filmed at Obras Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 9, 2005, when band headlined the Pepsi Music Festival on their Blackmail The Universe Tour.
DVD-9 | 16:9| 0 (Worldwide) |Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo| Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround | DTS Digital 5.1 Surround | 95 min.
Image Entertainment, Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 2007 (ID3081LTDVD). Russian bootleg of U.S. release.


Tracklist:
1. Blackmail the Universe 04:48
2. Set the World Afire 04:47
3. Wake Up Dead 03:46
4. In My Darkest Hour 06:17
5. She Wolf 03:28
6. Reckoning Day 05:02
7. A Tout Ke Monde 04:24
8. Hangar 18 & Return to Hangar 09:01
9. I’ll Be There 06:09
10. Tornado of Souls 05:36
11. Trust 07:21
12. Something I’m Not 04:42
13. Kick the Chair 04:11
14. Coming Home 02:59
15. Symphony of Destruction 04:15
16. Peace Sells 04:54
17. Holy Wars 09:58
18. Symphony of Destruction (Alternative Version) 04:13
Total playing time: 95:51 min.

The sixteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Released on frontman Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft label via Universal, it is the first Megadeth album to feature drummer Dirk Verbeuren, their last album with guitarist Kiko Loureiro, and their first studio album in six years since "Dystopia" (2016), marking the longest gap between two studio albums in the band's career.
Work on The "Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" began in 2019, but faced a number of delays due to Mustaine being diagnosed with throat cancer the same year, along with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In 2021, long-time bassist David Ellefson was dismissed from Megadeth following allegations of sexual misconduct. His bass parts were removed from the album and were re-recorded by Testament bassist Steve Di Giorgio, while former bassist James LoMenzo rejoined the band following the album's completion. The album was produced by Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw.
As of December 2022, six Singles have been released from the album. The first, "We'll Be Back", was released via streaming services on June 23, with "Night Stalkers" following on July 22. The third Single to be released was "Soldier On!" on August 12. The title track was released as a Single on September 2, the same day as the album.
"Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" received generally positive reviews, and debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200 with 48 000 units and is Megadeth's highest-charting album around the rest of the world, reaching No. 1 in Finland, No. 2 in Australia, Poland, Switzerland and Scotland, and No. 3 in the UK, among others. The lead single "We'll Be Back" was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
Tradecraft/T-Boy Records/Universal Music Enterprises/UMG Recordings, Inc., 2022 (00602445124992). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! 4:57
2. Life In Hell 4:07
3. Night Stalkers (Feat. Ice-T) 6:28
Side Two
4. Dogs Of Chernobyl 6:07
5. Sacrifice 4:03
6. Junkie 3:33
Running time: 29:15 min.

Side Three
1. Psychopathy 1:17
2. Killing Time 5:07
3. Soldier On! 4:48
Side Four
4. Célebutante 3:48
5. Mission To Mars 5:16
6. We'll Be Back 4:24
Running time: 24:40 min.

Total playing time: 53:55 min.

The tenth full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Band's second and final studio album released by Sanctuary Records. "The System Has Failed" was the first of three Megadeth records not to include original bassist and co-founder David Ellefson. Instead, the album features session players, including former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland on lead guitar, the very talented guitarist whom he'd fired after the masterful "Peace Sells" album back in the day. However, Poland only provided lead guitar parts and solos on a contractual basis and did not rejoin the band. That re-pairing of Mustaine and Poland alone makes "The System Has Failed" worthwhile. No, this isn't a good old-fashioned Thrash album, but you can tell Mustaine is going for that vibe, especially on songs like "Back in the Day", one in particular that should give dyed-in-the-wool headbangers a giddy sense of déjà vu.
"The System Has Failed" marks a return from the dead for Megadeth - and quite a glorious return, it must be said. When bandleader Dave Mustaine was diagnosed in early 2002 with radial neuropathy - strained nerves in his left arm and hand - the snarling guitar shredder was forced to disband his once groundbreaking band after nearly two decades of activity. Granted, it wasn't that big of a loss at the time, chiefly so because Megadeth had long passed its prime. The band's key recordings date back to the Speed Metal era, from 1986 (the year of "Peace Sells...", "Reign In Blood" and "Master Of Puppets") to 1992 (the year Megadeth, like Metallica a year earlier, made a distinct, more commercial shift, releasing "Countdown To Extinction" - to the dismay of many longtime fans). Following "Countdown", Megadeth struggled. The band continued to release albums, but they weren't well received and, very sadly, one of Metal's once preeminent acts became a bitter has-been. So after Mustaine's injury, the disbanding of Megadeth didn't seem all that unfortunate at the time - it seemed overdue, some would argue. Then in 2004, shortly after an exemplary reissue campaign, Mustaine resurrected Megadeth for "The System Has Failed".
"The System Has Failed" is actually more of a synthesis, taking the reckless abandon of pre-"Countdown" Megadeth and infusing it with the melodic songwriting of latter-day diamonds in the rough like "Symphony of Destruction" and "A Tout le Monde". Add to this some especially thoughtful lyrics (archly political, nakedly personal, and shamelessly mature), and you have the recipe for an excellent, damn near perfect Megadeth album, up there with "Peace Sells", "Rust In Peace" and "Countdown To Extinction" - as unlikely as that may seem.
"The System Has Failed" received positive reception from critics and managed to debut at number 18 on the Billboard 200. Regardless of where "The System Has Failed" ranks alongside Megadeth's other standout albums, however, it most certainly blows away practically every other aboveground Metal album of 2004! No joke!! This is the sort of latter-day masterpiece Metallica struggled in vain for a decade-plus to record to no avail!!!
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company, 2004 (SANCD297). Made in Germany. 


Tracklist:
1. Blackmail The Universe 4:33
2. Die Dead Enough 4:19
3. Kick The Chair 3:58
4. The Scorpion 6:00
5. Tears In A Vial 5:22
6. I Know Jack 0:40
7. Back In The Day 3:28
8. Something That I'm Not 5:07
9. Truth Be Told 5:40
10. Of Mice And Men 4:05
11. Shadow Of Deth 2:15
12. My Kingdom 3:04
Total playing time: 48:32 min.

The second Single from the fifteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Following a heavy, punchy beast of a lead Single "Fatal Illusion", Mustaine and company have upped the ante even further with "The Threat Is Real", while also providing a rock-solid reminder of where this band came from, as well as a big part of where the Bay Area sound itself derived its unique character.
The structure of this single's A-side is fairly similar to its immediate predecessor, featuring introduction material and cycling through a series of twists and turns in a manner fairly reminiscent of the elaborate approach of "Rust In Peace". But here a long, gradual move from a marching stomp feel at the beginning is traded out for an atmospheric middle eastern inspired prelude that is hauntingly beautiful despite the ominous picture that it paints, which is immediately followed by a more agitated riff set that has all the menacing clatter of an AK-47, but still with a general feeling of buildup. The riff set is quite busy, the mixture of the whole resounds in a very heavy-handed way comparable to the percussive character of a modern groove outfit, and the lead guitar exchange between Dave and Angra's own Kiko Loureiro manages to recapture that primitive shredding vs. Progressive noodling dichotomy that Mustaine originally shared with Marty Friedman.
Of equal importance to the power of this short studio outing is the B-side, a cover of Fear's classic "Foreign Policy", highlighting Hardcore Punk's highly synergistic relationship with Thrash Metal in a manner quite similar to when Megadeth covered "Anarchy In The UK" back in the day. In terms of execution this song is more of a faithful reproduction with a few obligatory present day exaggerations, particularly a more wailing set of lead guitar noise during the brief instrumental breaks, a more gravely and nasty vocal display out of Mustaine, and an even heavier overall sound that is actually more aggressive sounding than anything Megadeth has pulled off in their more than 30 years of existence.
Released on November 25, 2015 on streaming services, and on November 27, 2015 on vinyl, "The Threat Is Real" is the second most performed song from the album, being played nearly 230 times as of September 2022. The song debuted live in Denver, Colorado, on February 23, 2016. A live performance filmed at Hellfest 2016 was featured on the DVD of the Japanese Deluxe Edition of "Dystopia".
The song was ranked the third greatest from the album by Return Of Rock.
Limited Edition of 4000 copies, Record Store Day Black Friday 2015 180 g White Vinyl. 45 RPM.
Tradecraft/T-Boy Records/Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 2015 (B0024069-01). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
The Threat Is Real 4:24

Side B
Foreign Policy (Fear cover) 2:28

Total playing time: 6:52 min.

The first re-release of the eleventh full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Megadeth has been through a lot of line-up upheaval circa the early 21st century, with long-time leader Dave Mustaine being the only familiar face left in attendance. But Megadeth's crunchy, venomous Thrash Metal has remained intact, as heard throughout their 2007 release, "United Abominations" (their first for the Roadrunner label).
While many Thrash Metal bands take the easy way out lyrically - by detailing their encounters with Señor Beelzebub - Mustaine has never shied away from voicing his opinion about politics and the state of the world. The lyrics of the album deal with politics and the state the world is in, stating the album is the band's most politically charged. And as evidenced by such biting tracks as "Washington Is Next!", "Gears of War", "Amerikhastan", and the title track, Mustaine remains as outspoken as ever about what he's been seeing on CNN for the past few years.
Musically, Megadeth were never afraid to show off their Prog-worthy chops, and the 2007 line-up (which sees Mustaine joined by bassist James LoMenzo and the sibling tandem of Glen Drover and Shawn Drover on guitar and drums) appears custom-made for tackling "tricky bits", including the album-opening "Sleepwalker". Elsewhere, a re-recording of "A Tout Le Monde" - as a duet between Mustaine and Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia, has "radio/MTV airplay" written all over it.
While touring to promote the album, guitarist Glen Drover left the band for personal reasons and was replaced by Chris Broderick, leaving this as the only Megadeth studio album to which he contributed.
They may have lost the plot for a period, but with "United Abominations" Mustaine and company certainly sound reborn!
“United Abominations” was well received by critics and debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200, the highest chart position for the band since 1994's “Youthanasia”. The album was named the Number One Metal album of 2007 by Guitar World.
Remastered re-release on 180 g black vinyl in gatefold cover.
The Echo Label Limited, a BMG Company, 2007/2019 (BMGCAT243LP). Made in the EU for the world.


Tracklist:

Side A
001. Sleepwalker 05:53
002. Washington Is Next! 05:19
003. Never Walk Alone... A Call To Arms 03:55
004. United Abominations 05:35
005. Gears Of War 04:26

Side B
001. Blessed Are The Dead 04:02
002. Play For Blood 03:49
003. À Tout Le Monde 04:11
004. Amerikhastan 03:43
005. You're Dead 03:18
006. Burnt Ice 03:47

Total playing time: 45:58 min.

The fifth official live album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal/Rock band.
It’s also the first officially released acoustic live album by Megadeth.
Recorded live by WAAF 107.3FM at Bill's Bar in Boston, MA, May 9, 2001, during The World Needs A Hero acoustic tour, this album has been a Megadeth collector's holy grail, with unique versions of such favourites as "Symphony Of Destruction", and excerpt of "Holy Wars… The Punishment Due", "Moto Psycho" and more. Only available for members of the Megafanclub in very limited quantities on CD in 2006, "Unplugged In Boston" finally gets its commercial release.
A one-of-a-kind concert experience from Dave Mustaine's powerhouse Metal outfit, captured as never before in an intimate, acoustic performance!
Limited Edition 180 g Silver vinyl.
Cleopatra, 2006/2021 (CLO2461 | CLO2523). Made in USA. Pressed in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Dread And The Fugitive Mind 04:31
2. Trust 04:21
3. Time: The Beginning 03:27
4. Use The Man 03:51
5. Holy Wars… The Punishment Due 02:26

Side B
1. Almost Honest 03:29
2. Promises 06:09
3. She-Wolf 03:41
4. Moto Psycho 03:15
5. Symphony Of Destruction 05:43

Total playing time: 40:55 min.


https://officialmegadeth.bandcamp.com/

The fifth official live album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal/Rock band.
It’s also the first officially released acoustic live album by Megadeth.
Recorded live by WAAF 107.3FM at Bill's Bar in Boston, MA, May 9, 2001, during The World Needs A Hero acoustic tour, this album has been a Megadeth collector's holy grail, with unique versions of such favourites as "Symphony Of Destruction", and excerpt of "Holy Wars… The Punishment Due", "Moto Psycho" and more. Only available for members of the Megafanclub in very limited quantities on CD in 2006, "Unplugged In Boston" finally gets its commercial release.
A one-of-a-kind concert experience from Dave Mustaine's powerhouse Metal outfit, captured as never before in an intimate, acoustic performance!
Limited to 500 copies, 180 g black vinyl.
Cleopatra, 2006/2021 (CLO2461 | CLO2525). Made in USA. Pressed in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Dread And The Fugitive Mind 04:31
2. Trust 04:21
3. Time: The Beginning 03:27
4. Use The Man 03:51
5. Holy Wars… The Punishment Due 02:26

Side B
1. Almost Honest 03:29
2. Promises 06:09
3. She-Wolf 03:41
4. Moto Psycho 03:15
5. Symphony Of Destruction 05:43

Total playing time: 40:55 min.


Samples: https://officialmegadeth.bandcamp.com/

Remastered and remixed re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Originally released on November 1, 1994 through Capitol Records, it saw Megadeth continuing a trend toward slower, more melodic Hard Rock songs which began with their commercial breakthrough album, “Countdown To Extinction”.
Megadeth's previous album, “Countdown To Extinction”, was tremendously successful and the band was faced with the daunting task of making an album to follow it.
It was a time of problems and conflicts for Megadeth, in that every two weeks or so according to Mustaine, there were "outrageous emotional interventions" in order to make the band a democracy. Many band meetings during this period concerned Mustaine's creative control over a "successful formula", so that the band could better exercise their creativity.
A remixed and remastered re-edition features several bonus tracks. CD comes with 28 pages booklet.
Capitol Records, 1994/2004 (724359862323). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:
1. Reckoning Day 04:35
2. Train Of Consequences 03:31
3. Addicted To Chaos 05:28
4. A Tout Le Monde 04:22
5. Elysian Fields 04:03
6. The Killing Road 03:51
7. Blood Of Heroes 03:50
8. Family Tree 04:12
9. Youthanasia 04:08
10. I Thought I Knew It All 03:42
11. Black Curtains 03:38
12. Victory 04:30
13. Millenium Of The Blind 02:16 (Unreleased Bonus Track)
14. New World Order (Demo) 03:46 (Unreleased in U.S. Bonus Track)
15. Absolutions (Instrumental) 03:27 (Unreleased Bonus Track)
16. A Tout Le Monde (Demo) 06:15 (Unreleased Bonus Track)
Total playing time: 65:40 min.

Split release of two EPs by two russian Stoner/Doom Metal Bands.
Monolith Levitation and Dekonstruktor have really pulled off an impressive split album here.
If you’re a fan of Swans, you’ll have a good time with Monolith Levitation. Grooves are very heavy in a tribal sort of way, both tracks are very Trance like, with a really deep droning vocal line that can shift pretty impressively to a primal cry with ease.
Dekonstruktor come at us with a very similar sound with some subtle but distinctive differences. We have a much more Psychedelic Rock vibe coming from these guys. Heavily effected, mournful vocals lend to this same Psych Rock vibe.
This two curious and crushing bands takes on a style with the lot of originality, redressing the balance of genre. Musthave for any who in it!!
Limited Edition to 300 copies.
Aesthetic Death, 2020 (ADCD 070). Made in UK. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Megalith Levitation - Opium Ceremony 05:43
2. Megalith Levitation - Despair 13:14
3. Dekonstruktor - Beheaded Horizon 08:09
4. Dekonstruktor - Magma Pulse 10:08
Total playing time: 37:18 min.


Samples: https://megalithlevitation.bandcamp.com

The fourth full-length studio album by Australian Experimental/Avant-garde/Noise/Ambient Doom Metal band.
Mekigah is a unique act, and you can take something different from it every time and whatever mood you are in.
'Autexousious' is a long-lost word and means exercising or possessing free will. It is also the cryptic title of Australian extreme music artist Vis Ortis’ fourth album with his acclaimed project, Mekigah, and second album released through the UK extreme music label Aesthetic Death.
Vis began working on these tracks shortly after finishing the "Litost" album. There were a handful of tracks that were in the original "Litost" pool which swam a bit strangely and were ultimately excluded from the final track listing. They formed the beginnings of "Autexousious".
"Autexousious" captures similar feelings and sonic spaces to "Litost", with Mekigah’s signature slow tempo. Harsh, bottom end tones set the scene with Doom-laden soundscapes held together by stripped back drums and bass while guitars spin a whirlwind of random frequencies. These audible hallucinations are recounted by layered nightmarish vocals.
The lyrics are derived from manic, abstract & personal poetry, exploring ugly, impatient & self analytical themes.
Meshed with these words are treated vocals stripped of meaning: a wordless, sound-only entity – a scream for extinction, or perhaps simply release, into the nightmare of noise.
The tracks also includes passages of soundscape noise and off kilter percussion, but overall retain an albeit idiosyncratic and fairly unique song based approach. What this album gives the listener is 9 drawn out, torturously raw songs.
Vis was also honoured to have Tasmanian legend, Paul Weedon, grace the recording as a guest guitarist & vocalist. Another welcome addition on this recording came from Izedis of insane US noise merchants Enbilulugugal, who contributed vocal extremities on a number of tracks.
Rejoining the fold, after having contributed to the first two albums, are c.w (guitars, spoken word) & aldhamme (vocals), both formally of the mighty Australia Black Metal band Erebus Enthroned. Finally, Vis Ortis’ cousin from the UK Swift makes brief noise guitar appearances on a few tracks.
The album was mastered by Greg Chandler (Esoteric) at Priory Studios, UK.
Aesthetic Death, 2017 (ADCD 043). Made in UK. Pressed in Poland. First press


Tracklist:
1. Eroding Will 04:23
2. Autexousious 08:48
3. Fooled Blood 03:17
4. Zmatek 05:31
5. Diminished Responsibility 02:40
6. The Infinite Never 05:53
7. A Vast Abyss 07:22
8. Backpfeifengesicht 10:12
9. Rejection Nostalgia 05:37
Total playing time: 53:45 min.


Samples: https://mekigah.bandcamp.com

The third full-length studio album by Australian Experimental/Avant-garde/Noise/Ambient Doom Metal band.
Mekigah is a unique act, and you can take something different from it every time.
"Litost" it’s like being dragged through a murky nightmare. Constantly distorted, the scene is one ghastly picture after another. The amalgam of sounds includes the Industrial soundscape of Aborym and the like, sinister whistling which are designed to portray the greyest picture and maximum psychological impact. It can be Symphonic, Dark and deadly. The Dark Industrialism and definitive constancy recalls Blut Aus Nord, but there’s no pattern. It’s Ambient Noise, but ranging from Black wildernesses and Funereal melancholy to Symphonically-influenced riots. "Litost" is dreamy Experimental Noise of the obscurest order...
Bold new work of highly original experimental sonic Funeral Doom. Melding Dark Noise and unsettling atmospheres with strains of Symphonic darkness & ultra-slow funeral doom. Layer upon layer of haunting sound perfectly melds Doom, Noise & Ambient genres into a unique experience revealing the subconscious darkness of the human mind.
Think about Australia's In Slaughter Natives meets UK's Esoteric.
Aesthetic Death, 2014 (ADCD 031). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Total Cessation Of One 4:16
2. The Sole Dwelling 6:56
3. Arangutia 7:14
4. By Force Of Breath 4:14
5. Sa Fii Al Dracului 1:46
6. Wurrmbu 6:44
7. Circuitous Revenge 5:12
8. Mokuy 6:54
9. An Overbearing Insanity 2:53
10. Bir'yun 5:47
Total playing time: 51:58 min.


Samples: https://mekigah.bandcamp.com

gothic metal core from Russia
MUSICA Production, 2006 (MP16)


Tracklist: 
1. Кибер поколение
2. Пять
3. Новая религия
4. Free
5. Рай в руке
6. Изнутри
7. Пустота
8. Урод в скорлупе
9. Утро следующего дня
10. Криптокод

The second full-length album by Spanish Heavy/Stoner Metal band.
"I love bastards & liars, shake my fist at poor people, and raise a drink to the man who never cries".
The foursome hail from Tortosa, Spain and play late-70's/early-80's ugly, sweaty, gruff, raw style of Metal, a la Iron Maiden (the early years), Motörhead, etc. The kind Darkthrone have been gravitating towards the last couple years. So while not at all original, it is enjoyably visceral.
Memest are at their best when playing aggressive, fast tunes like "We Love Rats" and the tunes alluded to in my opening. Full throttle, full bottle. The energy is catchy and smile-inducing, even if it induces the kind of smiles that have people back away from you cautiously while they press the 9-1-1 button on their cell phones and hover their trigger finger over "send" just in case.
So if you're looking for a couple new energetic "smash it up" tracks to add to the playlist for your next Heavy Metal Vomit Party, be sure to check these hombres out!!
Discos Macarras/Cosmic Tentacles/Marchalenta Records/Odio Sonoro/Musica Hibrida, 2014 (DM-028-CD/ CT-002/ MLR-007/ ODIO-70/ MHR-014). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Bastards and Liars 03:49
2. Hills and Abysses 04:15
3. Black Wings 06:19
4. We Love Rats 03:37
5. My Friends 05:32
6. One God 06:30
7. Poor People 03:50
8. The Man Who Never Cries 03:46
Total playing time: 37:38


Samples: https://thememest.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length album by the Greek Thrash/Power/Speed Metal band.
Memorain delivers oldschool Thrash Metal with a modern touch. The album contains eleven strong songs in a high speed tempo with aggressive and melodic touch, the same time. Taking the finest elements of Thrash and Speed Metal and mix them in an amazing result, and a combination of classic Metal structures crafted with modern elements!
From the first until the last song, "Seven Sacrifices", is characterized by excessive force and slapdash pace, that makes the album must have for all the fans of Thrash Metal!!
Special guest appearances by: David Ellefson (Megadeth), Jed Simon (Strapping Young Lad) and Michael Gilberd (Flotsam And Jetsam)!!!
Total Metal Records, 2013 (TMR016-64). 
 

Tracklist:
1. A Stitch In Time 03:50
2. Worlds Apart 04:20
3. Course Correction 03:18
4. Trust And Blood (feat. Jed Simson from STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) 03:52
5. False Positive 03:39
6. The Hour Of Death 03:29
7. Seven Sacrificies (feat. David Ellefson from MEGADETH) 05:22
8. Blind Spot 03:34
9. Snow Falls 05:32
10. Bad Wolf 04:16
11. We All Fall Down (feat. Michael Gilbert from FLOTSAM AND JETSAM) 05:19
Total playing time: 46:40 min.

 

Fourth full-length album by Greek Thrash/Speed Metal band.
Forged in North America and Greece, Memorain have been around since 2001 and have morphed into an all-star band. They feature Gene Hoglan (Testament, Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad, Death, Dark Angel), Steve DiGiorgio (Sadus, Death, Control Denied), Ralph Santolla (Deicide, Death), Chris Valagao (Zimmers Hole, The Berzerker, Strapping Young Lad) and founder Ilias Papadakis. "Evolution" is 12 tracks of pounding and punishing pure Thrash Metal mayhem! Composed and produced by Ilias in 2011, the album also includes guest musicians such as David Ellefson (Megadeth), Tim "Ripper" Owens (ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth), Jeff Waters (Annihilator), and several others!
CD includes an impressive 20-page booklet with song lyrics and band photos.
This album is a musthave for any diehard metalhead!!
Maple Metal Records, 2012 (MMR009). Made in Canada.


Tracklist:
1. Nations On Fire 
2. Wher Hate Lies 
3. The Break 
4. Circle 
5. Misery 
6. Rules Of Engagement 
7. Death Shop 
8. Destiny Found 
9. A New Era 
10. Power Out 
11. Scratching The Surface (5th Hour) 
12. Methods Of The Past


Samples:  http://memorain.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length album by the Greek Thrash/Power/Speed Metal band.
Memorain delivers oldschool Thrash Metal with a modern touch. The album contains eleven strong songs in a high speed tempo with aggressive and melodic touch, the same time. Taking the finest elements of Thrash and Speed Metal and mix them in an amazing result, and a combination of classic Metal structures crafted with modern elements!
From the first until the last song, "Seven Sacrifices", is characterized by excessive force and slapdash pace, that makes the album must have for all the fans of Thrash Metal!!
Special guest appearances by: David Ellefson (Megadeth), Jed Simon (Strapping Young Lad) and Michael Gilberd (Flotsam And Jetsam)!!!
Release includes 12-pages booklet.
Total Metal Records, 2013 (TMR016-64). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. A Stitch In Time 03:50
2. Worlds Apart 04:20
3. Course Correction 03:18
4. Trust And Blood (feat. Jed Simson from STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) 03:52
5. False Positive 03:39
6. The Hour Of Death 03:29
7. Seven Sacrificies (feat. David Ellefson from MEGADETH) 05:22
8. Blind Spot 03:34
9. Snow Falls 05:32
10. Bad Wolf 04:16
11. We All Fall Down (feat. Michael Gilbert from FLOTSAM AND JETSAM) 05:19
Total playing time: 46:40 min.