MUSIC

The first re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes 180 g vinyl + CD with the original album and 5 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1988/2015 (538150201). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

LP

Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
3. Love On The Run 3:38
4. Believe In Love 5:23
Running time: 37:41 min.


CD

1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
6. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
7. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
8. Love On The Run 3:38
9. Believe In Love 5:23
Bonus Tracks:
10. Taste Of Love (Demo Song) 4:35
11. Edge Of Time (Demo Version) 3:40
12. Fast And Furious (Demo) 3:08
13. Dancing In The Moonlight (Demo Version Of "Dancing With The Moonlight") 3:07
14. Living For Tomorrow (Demo Song) 3:37
15. I Can't Explain 3:20
Running time: 59:08 min.

Total playing time: 96:49 min.

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
PolyGram Records, Inc./Mercury, 1988 (832 963-1). Made in Canada. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:03
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:47
3. Passion Rules The Game 3:58
4. Media Overkill 3:32
5. Walking On The Edge 5:05

Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:38
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:21
3. Love On The Run 3:35
4. Believe In Love 5:20

Total playing time: 37:33 min.

The second re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Light Blue Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1988/2015/2023 (538881291). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09

Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
3. Love On The Run 3:38
4. Believe In Love 5:23

Total playing time: 37:41 min.

The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
A tentative title for the album was "Humanity: Hour II", however this was eventually scrapped.
What makes this album so good? The simple fact that every single song on this album Rocks!
In an interview, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound to the sound of their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements from the '80s albums, and put these on one album, you come up with the “Sting In The Tail” album. So in this case we tried to re-invent the Scorpions sound from the '80s, using the same DNA after putting in a modern twist, to make it sound like today's music".
The album has a duet featuring the Finnish Symphonic Metal singer Tarja Turunen, in the song "The Good Die Young".
First week sales in the United States were 18.500 copies sold, placing it at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. In Germany, the album debuted at No. 2, in France at No. 16 and in Greece at No. 1.  The album also peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Scorpions promised us a farewell album that would give the fans the same sound you would expect from the band on their prime, and they delivered it!
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2010 (88697 59330 2). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:
1. Raised on Rock 4:00
2. Sting in The Tail 3:12
3. Slave Me 2:45
4. The Good Die Young 5:14
5. No Limit 3:22
6. Rock Zone 3:17
7. Lorelei 4:32
8. Turn You On 4:23
9. Let’s Rock! 3:20
10. Sly 05:16
11. Spirit of Rock 3:42
12. The Best Is Yet to Come 4:32
Total playing time: 47:47 min.

The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
A tentative title for the album was "Humanity: Hour II", however this was eventually scrapped.
What makes this album so good? The simple fact that every single song on this album Rocks!
In an interview, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound to the sound of their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements from the '80s albums, and put these on one album, you come up with the “Sting In The Tail” album. So in this case we tried to re-invent the Scorpions sound from the '80s, using the same DNA after putting in a modern twist, to make it sound like today's music".
The album has a duet featuring the Finnish Symphonic Metal singer Tarja Turunen, in the song "The Good Die Young".
First week sales in the United States were 18.500 copies sold, placing it at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. In Germany, the album debuted at No. 2, in France at No. 16 and in Greece at No. 1.  The album also peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Scorpions promised us a farewell album that would give the fans the same sound you would expect from the band on their prime, and they delivered it!
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH/Columbia SevenOne Music, 2010 (88697 59330 1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Raised On Rock 04:00
2. Sting In The Tail 03:12
3. Slave Me 02:45
4. The Good Die Young 05:14
5. No Limit 03:22
6. Rock Zone 03:17

Side B
1. Lorelei 04:32
2. Turn You On 04:23
3. Let’s Rock! 3:20
4. Sly 05:16
5. Spirit Of Rock 03:42
6. The Best Is Yet To Come 04:32

Total playing time: 47:35 min.

The third re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and contributed the lyrics to "He's A Woman - She's A Man". Roth left the band in 1978 following the end of the album's tour, and was at first replaced by Michael Schenker and later by Matthias Jabs.
"Taken By Force" features a number of songs that have since become classics. "Steamrock Fever" is one of those, a typical live smash that was an absolute crowd-pleaser for many years. Then we have "I've Got To Be Free", written by Uli Jon Roth; a high energy and Hard Rocking piece with great riffs and some guitar wizardry that once again demonstrates Roth's exceptional class. Ultra-heavy riffs and a catchy chorus, on the other hand, are the trademarks of the aforementioned "He's A Woman - She's A Man". A calibre all its own is the masterpiece "The Sails Of Charon", another song by Uli Jon Roth. The most unusual, and often criminally underrated track on the album, however, is "Your Light." A Funky bass introduces the track and the song grooves almost like a Motown production. "Your Light" is the perfect counterpart and balance to the more sombre and oppressive "The Sails Of Charon" or "The Riot Of Your Time". The ballad "Born To Touch Your Feelings" represents the romantic side of the Scorpions that has established them over the years as the 'Masters of Ballads'. The song is of the same class as the later monster hits "Still Loving You" or "Holiday". The lyrics to "We'll Burn the Sky" were initially a poem written by Monika Dannemann, the last girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix, as a tribute to him after he died.
Like at the previous two albums, the album cover photography was taken by Michael von Gimbut. And like their previous two albums, "Taken By Force" caused controversy with its cover art, which again resulted in the artwork being replaced in most markets with an alternative cover using photographs of the band members. This release contains original cover art of the album. In the same time, alternative cover art placed on innersleeve of the disc.
Although the musical differences between Uli Jon Roth and the other band members had already become apparent during the recording sessions, "Taken By Force" has become a fascinating album that does not have the slightest weak spot. It is the exquisite culmination of the era with Uli Jon Roth and at the same time a work that should have a significant impact on the future development of Heavy Metal.
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes 180 g vinyl + CD with the original album and 5 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1977/2015 (538150131 / 538159472). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

LP

Side 1
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
Side 2
1. Your Light 4:30
2. He's A Woman, She's A Man 3:14
3. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
4. Suspender Love (Bonus Track) 3:21
Running time: 42:06 min.


CD
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. The Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
6. Your Light 4:30
7. He's A Woman - She's A Man 3:14
8. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
Bonus Tracks:
9. Suspender Love 3:21
10. Busy Guys (Demo) 4:24
11. Believe In Love (Demo) 3:42
12. Midnight Blues Jam (Demo) 4:08
13. Blue Dream (Unfinished) 4:09
14. Born To Touch Your Feelings (Demo) 5:03
Running time: 63:32 min.

Total playing time: 105:38 min.

The fourth re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and contributed the lyrics to "He's A Woman - She's A Man". Roth left the band in 1978 following the end of the album's tour, and was at first replaced by Michael Schenker and later by Matthias Jabs.
"Taken By Force" features a number of songs that have since become classics. "Steamrock Fever" is one of those, a typical live smash that was an absolute crowd-pleaser for many years. Then we have "I've Got To Be Free", written by Uli Jon Roth; a high energy and Hard Rocking piece with great riffs and some guitar wizardry that once again demonstrates Roth's exceptional class. Ultra-heavy riffs and a catchy chorus, on the other hand, are the trademarks of the aforementioned "He's A Woman - She's A Man". A calibre all its own is the masterpiece "The Sails Of Charon", another song by Uli Jon Roth. The most unusual, and often criminally underrated track on the album, however, is "Your Light." A Funky bass introduces the track and the song grooves almost like a Motown production. "Your Light" is the perfect counterpart and balance to the more sombre and oppressive "The Sails Of Charon" or "The Riot Of Your Time". The ballad "Born To Touch Your Feelings" represents the romantic side of the Scorpions that has established them over the years as the 'Masters of Ballads'. The song is of the same class as the later monster hits "Still Loving You" or "Holiday". The lyrics to "We'll Burn the Sky" were initially a poem written by Monika Dannemann, the last girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix, as a tribute to him after he died.
Like at the previous two albums, the album cover photography was taken by Michael von Gimbut. And like their previous two albums, "Taken By Force" caused controversy with its cover art, which again resulted in the artwork being replaced in most markets with an alternative cover using photographs of the band members. This release contains original cover art of the album. In the same time, alternative cover art placed on innersleeve of the disc.
Although the musical differences between Uli Jon Roth and the other band members had already become apparent during the recording sessions, "Taken By Force" has become a fascinating album that does not have the slightest weak spot. It is the exquisite culmination of the era with Uli Jon Roth and at the same time a work that should have a significant impact on the future development of Heavy Metal.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight White Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve. Release includes Bonus Track “Suspender Love”.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1977/2023 (538881361). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08

Side 2
1. Your Light 4:30
2. He's A Woman, She's A Man 3:14
3. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
Bonus Track:
4. Suspender Love 3:21

Total playing time: 37:40 min.

The third re-release of the first live album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
The final release to feature Uli Jon Roth, who left the band after the 27 April taping session.
"Tokyo Tapes" was recorded at Nakano Sun Plaza (Tokyo's Nakano Ward, Japan) on 24 and 27 April, during the band's Japanese tour in 1978, and includes songs from all Scorpions' albums which were released before 1978. These shows were guitarist Uli Jon Roth's last performances with the band, who had announced his departure after the release of the "Taken By Force" album in December 1977.
The live album was originally released on 15 August 1978 in Japan only, with a cover artwork of an embossed platinum scorpion set on a rose, as opposed to a live shot of the band when it was eventually released in Europe in December 1978. It was released in the US in January 1979.
During these two shows (which share the same set list), the songs "Hell-Cat", "Catch Your Train" and the Japanese national anthem "Kimi ga yo" were also performed but were not included in the official album. In 2015, as part of Scorpions' 50th Anniversary, "Tokyo Tapes" was remastered and re-released as a double CD, with all omitted songs restored and including alternate version of several songs, originally found on the album.
This recording showcases the spectacular playing of guitarist Uli Jon Roth, who would soon leave the band for a misguided solo career, but displays some jaw-dropping technique here, most notably on the epic "We'll Burn the Sky." The rest of the band also puts in competent performances on such early standards as "In Trance", "Fly to the Rainbow", and "Speedy's Coming".
If you have any curiosity about the Scorpions' early material, "Tokyo Tapes" provides the perfect introduction!
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition re-release includes 2CD, featuring original tracklist + 7 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1978/2015 (538150141). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

LP

Side I
1. All Night Long 3:43
1. Pictured Life 3:13
2. Backstage Queen 3:40
3. Polar Nights 7:01
4. In Trance 5:27
Side II
1. We'll Burn The Sky 8:07
2. Suspender Love 3:41
3. In Search Of The Peace Of Mind 3:02
4. Fly To The Rainbow 9:38
Running time: 47:32 min.

Side III
1. He's A Woman, She's A Man 5:22
2. Speedy's Coming 3:39
3. Top Of The Bill 6:47
4. Hound Dog 1:14
5. Long Tall Sally 2:50
Side IV
1. Steamrock Fever 3:41
2. Dark Lady 4:38
3. Kōjō No Tsuki 3:18
4. Robot Man 5:49
Running time: 37:18 min.

Total playing time: 84:50 min.


CD
1. All Night Long 3:43
2. Pictured Life 3:13
3. Backstage Queen 3:40
4. Polar Nights 7:01
5. In Trance 5:27
6. We'll Burn The Sky 8:07
7. Suspender Love 3:41
8. In Search Of The Peace Of Mind 3:02
9. Fly To The Rainbow 9:38
10. He's A Woman, She's A Man 5:22
11. Speedy's Coming 3:39
12. Top Of The Bill 6:47
13. Hound Dog 1:14
14. Long Tall Sally 2:50
15. Steamrock Fever 3:41
16. Dark Lady 4:38
17. Kōjō No Tsuki 3:18
Running time: 79:01 min.

Bonus CD
1. Robot Man 5:49
Bonus Tracks
2. Hell-Cat 9:45
3. Catch Your Train 3:51
4. Kimi Ga Yo 1:30
5. Polar Nights 7:30
6. He's A Woman, She's A Man 6:04
7. Top Of The Bill 10:46
8. Robot Man 6:49
Running time: 52:04 min.

Total playing time: 131:05 min.

The fourth re-release of the first live album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
The final release to feature Uli Jon Roth, who left the band after the 27 April taping session.
"Tokyo Tapes" was recorded at Nakano Sun Plaza (Tokyo's Nakano Ward, Japan) on 24 and 27 April, during the band's Japanese tour in 1978, and includes songs from all Scorpions' albums which were released before 1978. These shows were guitarist Uli Jon Roth's last performances with the band, who had announced his departure after the release of the "Taken By Force" album in December 1977.
The live album was originally released on 15 August 1978 in Japan only, with a cover artwork of an embossed platinum scorpion set on a rose, as opposed to a live shot of the band when it was eventually released in Europe in December 1978. It was released in the US in January 1979.
During these two shows (which share the same set list), the songs "Hell-Cat", "Catch Your Train" and the Japanese national anthem "Kimi ga yo" were also performed but were not included in the official album. In 2015, as part of Scorpions' 50th Anniversary, "Tokyo Tapes" was remastered and re-released as a double CD, with all omitted songs restored and including alternate version of several songs, originally found on the album.
This recording showcases the spectacular playing of guitarist Uli Jon Roth, who would soon leave the band for a misguided solo career, but displays some jaw-dropping technique here, most notably on the epic "We'll Burn the Sky." The rest of the band also puts in competent performances on such early standards as "In Trance", "Fly to the Rainbow", and "Speedy's Coming".
If you have any curiosity about the Scorpions' early material, "Tokyo Tapes" provides the perfect introduction!
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, Double 180g heavy weight Yellow Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1978/2015/2023 (538881351). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side I
1. All Night Long 3:43
1. Pictured Life 3:13
2. Backstage Queen 3:40
3. Polar Nights 7:01
4. In Trance 5:27
Side II
1. We'll Burn The Sky 8:07
2. Suspender Love 3:41
3. In Search Of The Peace Of Mind 3:02
4. Fly To The Rainbow 9:38
Running time: 47:32 min.

Side III
1. He's A Woman, She's A Man 5:22
2. Speedy's Coming 3:39
3. Top Of The Bill 6:47
4. Hound Dog 1:14
5. Long Tall Sally 2:50
Side IV
1. Steamrock Fever 3:41
2. Dark Lady 4:38
3. Kōjō No Tsuki 3:18
4. Robot Man 5:49
Running time: 37:18 min.

Total playing time: 84:50 min.

Amazing show in Vienna, from Unbreakable World Tour 2004, by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
DVD features live concert, Rockumentary and video clip.
Dolby Digital 5.1; 2:0| PAL 4:3 | All | German, English, Spanish | 160 min. approx.
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany), 2005. Bootleg.

Tracklist:
1. New Generation
2. Love 'em Or Leave 'em
3. Bad Boys Running Wild
4. The Zoo
5. Deep And Dark
6. Coast To Coast
7. Holiday
8. Through My Eyes
9. Blackout
10. Blood Too Hot
11. Big City Nights
12. Still Loving You
13. Wind Of Change
14. Rock You Like A Hurricane

The fifteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
In this album, Scorpions return to their original, rawer style of music after many concept albums and experimenting with different styles. After the bad “Eye To Eye“ the Scorpions finally try it with honest Hard Rock on “Unbreakable“.  Songs like the fast “Someday Is Now” will blows through your ears, “My City My Town” is perfect for relaxed cruising on the highway with its nice chorus and the good bridge, “Through My Eyes”, which alternates between acoustic guitars and hefty heavier riffs, only put you in a good mood. Especially the latter song should find its way into the Hanover based band’s live set, because it is closest to the old grenades of the 80s. But also with songs like the dramatic opener “New Generation”, the melancholic rocker “Deep And Dark” or the very energetic, but still very melodic “Borderline” they deliver the goods, depending on your mood.
The Scorpions have a very unique sound, and this album is an expansion on that wonderful sound. The riffs are new and fresh, and although they lost a bit of the metal feel they still have that old feel to them. They did add a modern feel to it with some more effects, which is very noticeable during the solo on "Can You Feel It". Speaking of solos they're great, a bit shorter than normal but still great on the ears!
This was the first album with Pawel Maciwoda on bass guitar.
Overall this album kicks ass! Go get it right now! If you’re a fan of the older Scorpions you won’t be disappointed. They've got some monster hits on this album and let’s just hope that they keep on coming. The scorpion has re-adjusted its poisonous sting!!
BMG Deutschland/BMG Russia, 2004 (14752). Special Russian Version. Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. New Generation     5:51 
2. Love 'em Or Leave 'em     4:03 
3. Deep And Dark     3:37 
4. Borderline     4:53     
5. Blood Too Hot     4:16 
6. Maybe I Maybe You     3:30 
7. Someday Is Now     3:24 
8. My City My Town     4:55 
9. Through My Eyes     5:23 
10. Can You Feel It     3:47 
11. This Time     3:34 
12. She Said     4:32 
13. Remember The Good Times (Retro Garage Mix)     4:24
Total playing time: 56:09

The fifteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
In this album, Scorpions return to their original, rawer style of music after many concept albums and experimenting with different styles. After the bad “Eye To Eye“ the Scorpions finally try it with honest Hard Rock on “Unbreakable“.  Songs like the fast “Someday Is Now” will blows through your ears, “My City My Town” is perfect for relaxed cruising on the highway with its nice chorus and the good bridge, “Through My Eyes”, which alternates between acoustic guitars and hefty heavier riffs, only put you in a good mood. Especially the latter song should find its way into the Hanover based band’s live set, because it is closest to the old grenades of the 80s. But also with songs like the dramatic opener “New Generation”, the melancholic rocker “Deep And Dark” or the very energetic, but still very melodic “Borderline” they deliver the goods, depending on your mood.
The Scorpions have a very unique sound, and this album is an expansion on that wonderful sound. The riffs are new and fresh, and although they lost a bit of the metal feel they still have that old feel to them. They did add a modern feel to it with some more effects, which is very noticeable during the solo on "Can You Feel It". Speaking of solos they're great, a bit shorter than normal but still great on the ears!
This was the first album with Pawel Maciwoda on bass guitar.
Overall this album kicks ass! Go get it right now! If you’re a fan of the older Scorpions you won’t be disappointed. They've got some monster hits on this album and let’s just hope that they keep on coming. The scorpion has re-adjusted its poisonous sting!!
BMG Deutschland GmbH, 2004 (82876 56088 2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. New Generation     5:51 
2. Love 'em Or Leave 'em     4:03 
3. Deep And Dark     3:37 
4. Borderline     4:53     
5. Blood Too Hot     4:16 
6. Maybe I Maybe You     3:30 
7. Someday Is Now     3:24 
8. My City My Town     4:55 
9. Through My Eyes     5:23 
10. Can You Feel It     3:47 
11. This Time     3:34 
12. She Said     4:32 
13. Remember The Good Times (Retro Garage Mix)     4:24
Total playing time: 56:09

The fourth re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock band.
It was the first album of the band to attract attention outside Europe.
The album was a step in the band's shift from Psychedelic music to Hard Rock. For the first time in the band's career, the line-up stayed the same, with Klaus Meine on vocals, Uli Jon Roth on lead guitar, Rudolf Schenker on rhythm guitar, Francis Buchholz on bass, and Rudy Lenners on drums. The nine tracks were laid down with Dieter Dierks producing.
The title is described as being a reference to time as the killer of innocence. The original cover featured a nude prepubescent ten-year-old girl with a shattered glass effect obscuring her genitalia, which stirred controversy in the UK, U.S. and elsewhere. As a result, the album was re-issued with a different cover in some countries.
The band is in top form and churns out some melodic yet blistering Heavy Rock. "Virgin Killer" is full of heavy songs and exceptionally fast, innovative guitar leads by Uli Jon Roth. These songs are infectious and Uli's guitar solo on the Jimi Hendrix inspired "Polar Nights" exhibits the thunder-heavy riffs and grooves that make it a classic.
"Virgin Killer" is a milestone. In every sense of the word, it wows the listener with a fresh, rocking sound and an all around tighter musical base. It lacks the Psychedelic noodling that we loved on "In Trance", but the songs are catchier, more polished and Klaus Meine’s vocals are the best they’d ever get in the 70s. His light, attitude-filled crooning sails deftly over the crisp guitar riffs and energetic drumming. This whole album is just really tailored to perfection all around. The songs are short and manageable.
The Hendrix comparisons are endless, "Virgin Killer" is simply essential listening. Truly one of the revolutionary, early Heavy Metal albums; a landmark album for the genre's development that made Uli Jon Roth a guitar legend.
Remastered From The Original Tapes By Mischa Janisch At Sunshine Mastering, one of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Blue Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1976/2023 (538875781). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Pictured Life 3:21
2. Catch Your Train 3:32
3. In Your Park 3:39
4. Backstage Queen 3:10
5. Virgin Killer 3:41

Side Two
1. Hell-Cat 2:54
2. Crying Days 4:36
3. Polar Nights 5:07
4. Yellow Raven 4:58

Total playing time: 34:55 min.

The second re-release of the second live album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The original audio was recorded live during the Love At First Sting Tour (January 23rd 1984 - February 7th 1985) and produced by Dieter Dierks. The shows were recorded at:
Bercy, Paris, France (1984-02-29);
The Forum, Los Angeles, CA, USA (1984-04-24 & 1984-04-25);
Sports Arena, San Diego, CA, USA (1984-04-26);
Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa, CA, USA (1984-04-28);
Sporthalle, Cologne, West Germany (1984-11-17).
The album peaked at #17 in worldwide charts, and #4 in Germany. It got Platinum after selling 1.5 Million copies worldwide.
Since the Scorpions' career was at its peak, "World Wide Live" could not have been recorded at a better time. This 19-track album contains all of their early-80s hits and is the Scorpions' only worthwhile live album, and is a must for their fans!
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, Double 180g heavy weight Orange Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve, including Poster.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1985/2015/2023 (538881301). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Countdown 0:41
2. Coming Home 3:17
3. Blackout 4:04
4. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:53
5. Loving You Sunday Morning 4:42
6. Make It Real 3:49
Side 2
1. Big City Nights 4:59
2. Coast To Coast 5:13
3. Holiday 3:23
4. Still Loving You 5:50
Playing time: 39:51 min.

Side 3
1. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:15
2. Can't Live Without You 5:33
3. Another Piece Of Meat 3:47
4. Dynamite 7:14
Side 4
1. The Zoo 5:56
2. No One Like You 4:09
3. Can't Get Enough, Pt. 1 2:17
4. Six String Sting 4:16
5. Can't Get Enough, Pt. 2 1:55
Playing time: 39:22 min.

Total playing time: 158:15 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by Italian Heavy Metal band.
Screaming Shadows draw just as much on traditional Heavy Metal as on Power Metal. In fact, the tunes on this release are perfectly balanced traditional Metal and Power Metal. First off, there are plenty of NWOBHM inspired twin guitar leads, and a lot of the riffage is reminiscent of the style of riffing heard on 80s classics by acts like Accept and Judas Priest. And these elements are seamlessly combined with Euro Power Metal elements such as the double bass drums and the sixteenth note guitar picking. On top of that, there are even some Progressive elements in the form of classical Spanish breakdowns in the middle of songs, surprising changes a-la Iron Maiden and other nice little details.
Speaking of Iron Maiden, the vocals seem very Bruce Dickinson-inspired at times, but we are not really dealing with a clone here, but just a vocalist that makes use of some of the same powerful vocal techniques, and there is nothing at all wrong with that.
"Night Keeper" is a powerful metal album that successfully combines Maiden-inspired traditional Metal and the best from Euro Power Metal, and is definitely recommended to those who are looking for some cheeseless Heavy/Power Metal!
Jolly Roger Records, 2011 (JRR028). Made in Italy. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Holy Knights 4:24
2. Planet X 5:25
3. Midnight 3:41
4. Who Dares Wins 3:10
5. In The Dawn Of Time 6:02
6. Black Rain 1:38
7. Night Keeper 3:57
8. Angel Of Darkness 1:05
9. Free Again 4:32
10. Lord Of The Sea 5:26
11. Cherokee Spirit 0:57
12. Wild Horses 6:35
Total playing time: 46:52 min.

Second full-length album from Russian Doom Black Metal one-man project.
Aggressive Raw Doom/Death Metal with nice melodies.
Enter a place of sorrow, while opening the rusty garden gate. A grey soundscape of cold melancholia... dive yourself into a landscape with no hope.
Backfire Productions, 2008 (BP009)


Tracklist:
1.Интро (Осенний Марш) / Intro (Autumnal March) 02:48
2.Облака Печали / Clouds of Sorrow 07:51
3.Черный Огонь / Black Fire 07:15
4.Вечно Против / Always Against 05:59
5.Безумство / Madness 07:38
6.…Черно-Белым Цветом / …in Black and White 06:43
7.Жертвы за Шедевры / Sacrifices for Masterpieces 09:24
Total playing time: 47:38

The second full-length album by the Russian Death/Doom Metal one man band.
Brand new long-awaited opus by Sculptor, a master of dark and depressed moods. The album contains 1 instrumental track and 6 complete songs with the length varied from 10 to 17 minutes. Stylistically it is Death/Doom Metal with truly a funeral atmosphere which is rarely even in Funeral Doom Metal.
During the listening such length of tracks seems to be justified – the music abounds with dissonant acoustic interludes, powerful Death Metal riffs etc.
It is perhaps one of the darkest examples of Death Doom Metal with the original uncompromising mournful atmosphere!
Darknagar Records, 2013 (DNR 018). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Into the Deceitful Twilight of Bliss
2. The Grief Is Dumb 12:10
3. The Spleen 13:25
4. To the Lamenting Ones 17:20
5. Expanse of Devastation 10:20
6. Pact with the Doomed 11:17
7. In the Call of the Walls 11:21
Total playing time: 79:19


Samples: http://sculptor.bandcamp.com

The debut and only mini-album by Portuguese Gothic Doom Metal band.
The "Crestfallen" EP and "Serenades" saw the bleak sunlight during the years of 1992 and 1993, respectively, and were among the main reasons why many people started to listening Doom Metal. Since then, much has happened with their creators, Anathema, and with the Doom Metal scene. Those were the years of Katatonia's "Dance of December Souls" and My Dying Bride's "As the Flower Withers" and "Turn Loose the Swans". But things did change for all these bands. Sculpture have produced an MCD of which the few parts that don't sound either like the "Crestfallen" EP or "Serenades" tend to sound like Anathema's "Pentecost III" EP. This Portuguese band harvested the ideas found in Anathema's debut and, with a lot of merit and very good production, managed to create an impressive MCD that we can only see as a tribute to Anathema, such is the extent of the similarities. Every instrumental component is similar to early Anathema; so are the vocals and the song structures and style.
All three of the 'main' tracks on this MCD are indeed very good from start to finish, but we have to mention the excellent faster part in "Autumn Serenades", which reminded of "Under a Veil (of Black Lace)" from Anathema's "Serenades" - a proof of how enhanced the impact of a fast(er) section can be when surrounded by much slower music.
In fact, "Like A Dead Flower" is the best Portuguese Doom Metal album, slightly better than even Desire's "Infinity", even though much less original. Then again, if they had been more original then most likely this MCD wouldn't have been so good. Originality is hardly a problem when quality is so high and the sound Sculpture explore still has much more to give!
ART, 1997 (ART97011CD). Made in Portugal. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Arid Life 0:57
2. At The Gates Of Shadows World 6:46
3. Autumn Serenades 5:45
4. The Remains Of The Day 3:24
5. Our Crying Earth 4:45
Total playing time: 21:37

The first re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by cult Hungarian Atmospheric Black Metal band.
Sear Bliss take an Epic, moody Black Metal sound, adding keys and sometimes genuine wood instruments (the trombone, baritone, and tuba), to create a sound that is unique, but not excessively Avant-garde on "Forsaken Symphony". The album is filled with long songs, powerful riffs, and enough atmosphere to crush your lungs. On standouts like "My Journey To The Stars", "The Vanishing" and "The Forsaken" this band achieves the feat of being evocative, emotional, and vicious all at once. The visceral guitar tone is just the capped on the inventive and involving riffs this album is loaded with.
Any fan of Black or Pagan Metal should absolutely not miss this, as it is an underground gem of real Black Metal, and shows what kinds of power the genre is capable of when practiced by those who care about what they do.
A Raw and cold Black Metal with intense vocals, beautiful epic keyboards and their majestic brass section, in the vein of Judas Iscariot, Immortal and similar!
Completely remastered by Dan Swanö in January 2009, enhanced CD includes videoclip "Two Worlds Collide".
VIC Records, 2002/2009 (VIC016CD). Made in Netherlands.


Tracklist:
1. Last Stand 7:40
2. My Journey To The Stars 6:49
3. She Will Return 5:11
4. The Vanishing 9:54
5. The Forsaken 6:27
6. When Death Comes 6:53
7. Eternal Battlefields 7:22
8. Enthralling Mystery 4:34
9. The Hour Of Burning 8:32
Total playing time: 63:22 min.


https://vicrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/forsaken-symphony

The first re-release of the third full-length studio album by cult Hungarian Atmospheric Black Metal band.
A perfectly balanced Atmospheric Black Metal, with some exceptional monumental parts, with a lot of additional brass section and a great harsh, but clean and powerful sound, "Grand Destiny" belongs to the harshest sounding Sear Bliss albums. The production on it is quite clear, but with that Raw Black Metal touch, what makes it sound so damn good, a bit like Gehenna did on "Malice" maybe.
As always, Sear Bliss astonishes, for having a great ability to compose interesting and incredibly well-arranged songs. Every part of "Grand Destiny", from start to finish, is excellent and so the whole album has no downs, no fillers, no weak points. It is very damn close to perfection and for sure it is one of the best Black Metal albums from the early 2000s, from the Hungarian Epic Black Metal elite!
Cover art work by Kris Verwimp (Absu, Marduk, etc).
Remastered by Mike Wead (King Diamond/Mercyful Fate), CD features booklet with completely new graphics.
VIC Records, 2001/2023 (VIC293CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. The Slowing Of Time 1:46
2. The World Beyond 3:03
3. Death In Torment 7:09
4. Arx Idolatriae 4:21
5. Labyrinth Of Pain 6:37
6. Hate Blade 6:20
7. Black Heart 5:58
8. God Man 3:17
9. Moments Of Falling 2:22
10. Infinitude 5:40
Total playing time: 46:33 min.


https://vicrecords1.bandcamp.com/