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From the adepts of Dark Post-Metal, Azathoth Circle comes with their second (and first officially released) EP “The Replacement”. Continuing ideas from the first EP, band plunges into the depth of human self-knowledge. The emotional micro space is represented by unusual song structures and strong lyrics. You will find heavy guitar riffs in best traditions of American Heavy Metal, varying from Stoner to Black Metal, and mixed with modern European Atmospheric Post Metal.
Produced by Aleksey Romanchenko (Semargl, Khors, Balfor, Joncofy) in BlackLight Studio.
Release includes 7-page digital booklet.
For fans of: Mastodon, Tool, Katatonia, Anathema and Opeth.
Another Side Records, 2014 (ASR09-87/DT). 
 

Tracklist:
1. Heavenhell  5:25
2. Attack Over Again  6:25
3. The Replacement  6:03
Total playing time: 17:53 min.

 

Second full-length album by Italian Blackened Brutal Death Metal band.
Powerful combination of Death Metal and obscure Black Metal gave the band an Epical and Avantgardistic touch. Extraordinary aggressiveness material, contributing to blood spilling heaviness of the riffs marking the roughness of the sea and the sensation of pandemonium due to the blasting of the skins like crushing waves. The album's escalation into tinges of brutality comprised of nearly frenzied massiveness, provided by the general wall of sound, led to several extra crispy results in the vein of the somewhat Thrash/Death "Surge", Blackish oriented "Emblem Ov Primordial Tides" and "Enraging The Water Spirits" along with spirited rage of Poseidon of "Beholding The Oceans".
Keep tight to what you hold dear as this ride is probably one of the roughest of this mixture of Metal's Extreme children, a recommended album!
Punishment 18 Records, 2014 (P18R 054). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Awaiting the Inexorable 01:44
2. Emblem ov Primordial Tides 04:07
3. Enraging the Water Spirits 03:37
4. Maelstrom Descent 03:58
5. Domination ov the Storms 04:34
6. Surge 03:48
7. Beholding the Oceans 04:54
8. Sunset ov the Abysmal Embrace 05:06
9. Let the Realms Rise 05:13
10. He Who Dwells the Depths 05:58
11. God ov Emptiness (Morbid Angel cover) 06:08
Total playing time: 49:07

Compilation album by American Progressive Metal band.
This is a re-release of band’s two first albums, "Modern Prophet" and "Frame Of Mind", completely re-recorded (!!) + unreleased studio bonus track “Regatta Fugue, Part I” as one complete CD.
Great US Prog/Power Metal highlight! Sadly a real unknown gem. It's hard to compare Aztec Jade to any others, but we can hear here some influences from Kansas, Rush, Fates Warning and early Queensryche. Uninhibited by the normal trends prevalent in music today, Aztec Jade (from Albany, USA) has developed a unique chemistry of off time progressive rock rhythms, hooky choruses, and thought provoking lyrics tied together with colorful themes and imagery. Although many aspects of AZTEC JADE go against the current trends, the members continue to remain optimistic that their music will awaken minds to the wonders and possibilities of the world, while bringing color and imagination into today's music. Although self taught, all five musicians are technically highly skilled. The song writing is excellent, as usual, and the production is impeccable. However, don't look for ground-breaking innovations or long drawn-out technical solos here. The music of Aztec Jade is exciting but has no pretention except to provide some good clean fun. And it rocks!
This is a great album with some classy lyrics and a definite taste for progressiveness. Really great stuff that highly recommended to fans of Rush, Saga, Symphony X, old Queensryche or Crimson Glory as well as to anyone into Melodic Prog Metal!!
Adrenaline Records, 2000 (ADR00011). Made in Italy


Tracklist:
1. Regatta Fugue Part I 04:02
2. The Calling 04:20
3. To Believe 05:14
4. Mad Not Crazy 04:18
5. Desperate Land 03:00
6. Nosferatu 04:39
7. Atlantis 04:27
8. Regatta Fugue Part II 03:27
9. Stained 04:19
10. Gates Of Babylon 04:17
11. Requiem 04:33
12. Modern Prophet 04:14
13. Dirty Secrets 03:38
14. Soul Inside Of Me 05:11
15. The Creator 03:16
16. Indian Summer 03:37
17. Odyssey 06:31
Total playing time: 73:03


Samples: http://www.last.fm

Second full-length album by Swedish Black/Death Metal band.
Over 40 minutes of technical and skilled Extreme Metal composed by Robban Kanto and Mattias Holmgren (Former drummer of Naglfar) with special guests Nils Norberg (Nocturnal Rites), Ulph Johansson, and Peter Uven (Embracing). Awesome limited edition digipack with 16 page booklet featuring amazing artwork by Par Johansson (Satariel, Dark Funeral, ToarchBearer).
“King of Stars - Bearer of Dark” is a masterpiece of Swedish Extreme Metal!
Deathgasm Records, 2005 (DG 025)


Tracklist:
1.Greeting Chaos 01:09
2.Dead Men's Shadow Flickering 05:16
3.The Lake of Death - Magnion 06:07
4.Selene - The Spirit 05:31
5.Whispers of Echoes Passed 07:28
6.Shadows in Midark 06:14
7.The Storm (The Hill of Heimad) 05:40
8.King of Stars - Bearer of Dark 04:22

Second full-length album by Italian Progressive Metal band.
Azure Agony with the new album gives us again an hour of dreamy Progressive Metal music. The band plays a very complex and heavily involved form of Progressive Metal. These guys do have some Prog Rock & some Speed/Power Metal also in the mix. The Prog Rock/Metal is very apparent in the arrangements of the songs structures and intricate passages. The Speed Metal comes through in some of the guitar work, mostly in the straight forward solo parts. Power Metal makes its present in some of the full and epic parts as well as some of the vocal stylings. Azure Agony started out as an instrumental band, because the lack of talented vocalist that could compliment their music instead of over ride or diminish their powerful sound. "India" being the bands second release, they found a much suited vocalist in the name of Federico Ahrens. His vocal style ranges from melodic Prog/Classic Rock to a more modern aggressive Prog Metal style and some more ballad and full on Power Metal vocals. So Azure Agony added soaring vocal melodies to the wonderful Prog Metal of the previous album "Beyond Belief", as well as various inserts from special instruments like cello, accordion and chapman stick, for a result that will not disappoint the expectations.
Azure Agony have made themselves a very fine sophomore production with "India". Their accessible take on the Dream Theater school of Progressive Metal, alternating lighter toned and fairly gentle movements with harder edged ones focusing on intensity is one that should gain this band a nice and broad audience. A very well made album that deserves a lot more attention than it has gotten so far. This band cannot be fully appreciated unless you experience their music first hand over and over again. Truly a very talented and gifted group of musicians that deserve a lot of attention!!
SG Records, 2012 (SGCD059). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Twin Babel 
2. Private Fears 
3. Libra's Fall 
4. My Last Time On Earth 
5. India 
6. Hold My Hand 
7. A Man That No Longer Is 
8. Forever Blind
Total playing time: 46:13 min.

The debut full-length studio album by Italian Progressive Metal band.
Azure Agony’s musical style can be split into two distinct categories: Metallic and melodic. Each is present in every song, and each song switches fairly frequently between the two. It’s not uncommon for any song to dive suddenly from a light piano melody into a heavy guitar riff.
"Beyond Belief" encompasses a wide range of musical styles, from frantic and heavy to light and symphonic. You won’t ever be bored listening to the album, as the music is varied enough to stay fresh throughout its entirety. 
"Beyond Belief" is fantastic, and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Progressive Metal!
SG Records, 2010 (SGCD014). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Awareness... 00:53
2. Mystic Interiors 05:11
3. Terror Haza 07:11
4. The Temple of Vandora 07:32
5. Ante Tentora 05:32
6. Across Elysian Fields 04:36
7. The Fall of the Vector 07:39
8. Secret Getaway 07:39
9. The Last City 07:01
Total playing time: 50:12 min.

3rd release of this great band.
Imposing & mature work !!!
Melodic Death metal with intelligent touches
of death & heavy metal from Mexico
American Line Prods., 2007 (La-91)


Tracklist:
1. Pain Box     01:00 
2. Hatemachine     04:49 
3. Straight to Hell     07:06 
4. Burning Cold     06:11 
5. Emptied on Blood     04:29 
6. A Side My Chains     05:17
7. Killed Me     04:28 
8. Undecived     05:53 
9. A.D.     05:30

3rd release of this great band.
Imposing & mature work !!!
Melodic Death metal with intelligent touches
of death & heavy metal from Mexico
American Line Prods., 2007 (La-91)


Tracklist:
1. Pain Box     01:00 
2. Hatemachine     04:49 
3. Straight to Hell     07:06 
4. Burning Cold     06:11 
5. Emptied on Blood     04:29 
6. A Side My Chains     05:17
7. Killed Me     04:28 
8. Undecived     05:53 
9. A.D.     05:30

Debut full length release from Massachusetts Blackened Thrashers.
For fans of Hypocrisy, Vader and Behemoth.
Rotting Corpse Records, 2008 (RCR 011)


Tracklist:
1.Procession of the Leviathan 01:12
2.Annihilation Has Come 04:11
3.Ascension 04:13
4.Exhibit A (The Letter to the Parents) 03:26
5.Sun ov Darkness 04:17
6.Vitriolic Message of Hate 04:33
7.Giants 03:53
8.Turning Paradise to Ash 03:33
9.The Transmission 03:32

Debut full-length album by Russian Technical Brutal Death Metal band.
From the vaults of the sickest Moscow lunatic houses comes the unstoppable beast of Back Door To Asylum. For too long this Death Metal monster has been chained and now it unleashes all its technical madness of on all those who dare to witness its ferocity. Their debut album "Akathisia" boasts with insanely complex bass, inhuman vocals, thrilling guitars and uncompromising blasting, all embraced by the occasional touches of atmosphere.
Devastating mass of "Akathisia" will be a challenging yet pleasing hyper-tech experience for all fans of Nile, Origin and Gorgasm!!
CD includes OBI.
Amputated Vein Records, 2012 (AVR040). Made in Japan.


Tracklist:
1. Snuffed Out (Intro)     01:58 
2. Entozoic     03:26 
3. Feral Instinct     03:03 
4. Shut Her Down     03:04 
5. Graves of the Fathers (Cryptopsy cover)     04:10 
6. Rabid Dogs & Hungry Jackals     04:09 
7. The Detachment (Instrumental)     01:35
8. Embrace the Pain     03:36
9. Restless     05:12 
10. Humaneness Expired (Outro)     03:22
Total playing time: 33:35


Samples:  http://amputatedveinrecords.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length studio album by Italian Grunge/Post-Punk Rock band.
Vacation House Records/Soulcraft Recordings, 2008 (VHR/SCR 5.10). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Grass 3:04
2. Mr. Fusion 2:52
3. Under The Eggs 2:37
4. 100% Orange 2:44
5. Socks Can't Do It Alone 2:09
6. Sound Of Rain 3:52
7. Life Flows 2:48
8. Acido Lattico 3:37
9. Poisoned 4:10
10. The Lorian 3:30
11. Rotten 2:10
12. Ghost Track (Hidden Track) 4:10
Total playing time: 37:45 min.

First time on vinyl, remastered re-release of the thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Euro-Disco/Synth-Pop band.
The triumphant return album of the band! Must for every fan of 80s Disco!!
The remastering of the edition and the cover were prepared from the original sources.
Limited to 250 copies Expanded Edition Double Black Vinyl in Gatefold Cover includes six bonus Tracks (all Rap-versions and Megamixes) and Poster.
United Music Group/Maschina Records, 1998/2020 (MASHLP-032). Made in Russia. Pressed in Estonia.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. You're A Woman (Original Remix 1998) 3:50
2. L.O.V.E. In My Car '98 4:15
3. Don't Break The Heart 3:57
4. From Heart To Heart 3:37
5. B By Your Side 4:06
6. Lady In Black '98 3:30

Side B
1. Pretty Young Girl '98 4:01
2. From Heaven To Heartache 3:32
3. Lovers In The Sand '98 4:04
4. I Wanna Hear Your Heartbeat '98 3:52
5. A World Without You (Michelle) '98 3:25
6. All About You 3:23

Side C
1. Come Back And Stay '98 4:07
2. Out Of The Blue 4:05
3. I Believe 3:35
4. I Wanna Hear Your Heartbeat '98 (Disco Stomp Remix) 3:51
5. Megamix vol. 1 8:25

Side D
1. You're A Woman (Extended Rap Remix '98) 5:13
2. Come Back And Stay (New Rap Version) 4:05
3. L.O.V.E. In My Car '99 (Rap Remix) 3:36
4. From Heaven To Heartache (MC's Radio Edit) 3:52
5. The Turbo Megamix Vol.2 (Extended Version) 8:31

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Euro-Disco/Synth-Pop band.
Triumphant return album of the band! Must for every fan of 80s Disco!!
Edition 2020 on blue cassette packaged in blue box with "Bad Boys Blue - Back" sticker.
United Music Group/Maschina Records, 1998/2020 (MASHMC-032). Made in Russia.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. You're A Woman (Original Remix 1998) 3:50
2. L.O.V.E. In My Car '98 4:15
3. Don't Break The Heart 3:57
4. From Heart To Heart 3:37
5. B By Your Side 4:06
6. Lady In Black '98 3:30
7. Pretty Young Girl '98 4:01
8. From Heaven To Heartache 3:32
9. Lovers In The Sand '98 4:04
10. I Wanna Hear Your Heartbeat '98 3:52

Side B
1. A World Without You (Michelle) '98 3:25
2. All About You 3:23
3. Come Back And Stay '98 4:07
4. Out Of The Blue 4:05
5. I Believe 3:35
6. I Wanna Hear Your Heartbeat '98 (Disco Stomp Remix) 3:51
7. You're A Woman (Extended Rap Remix '98) 5:13
8. Come Back And Stay (New Rap Version) 4:05
9. L.O.V.E. In My Car '99 (Rap Remix) 3:36
10. From Heaven To Heartache (MC's Radio Edit) 3:52

First time on vinyl, remastered re-release of the fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Eurodance/Synth-Pop band.
The album was recorded after band's triumphant returning in 1999. Sounding actual, it includes such world dance blockbusters as "Listen To Your Heart" and "Follow The Light", and the mid-tempo "When I Kiss You" will delight all lovers of the classic sound of the band from the 80s.
The album scored #80 in German charts.
The remastering of the edition and the cover were prepared from the original sources.
Limited to 250 copies Black Vinyl includes two picture sheets and postcard.
Coconut Music Ltd./Maschina Records, 1999/2020 (MASHLP-048). Made in Russia. Pressed in Estonia. Very slightly bent of the cover on down right corner.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Follow The Light 3:36
2. Thinking About You 3:26
3. Ride On An Star 3:23
4. Under The Boardwalk 3:18
5. Listen To Your Heart 3:40
6. I Can't Live 3:55

Side B
1. Back To The Future 3:53
2. When I Kiss You 3:56
3. Rhythm Of Rain 3:58
4. I'll Be Around 3:43
5. Have You Ever Had A Love Like This 3:34
6. Baby Blue 3:53

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary German Euro-Disco/Synth-Pop band.
The triumphant debut album of the band includes international super hits “You’re A Woman” and “Pretty Young Girl”. The debut single, "L.O.V.E. in My Car", failed to make an impression in the Pop charts, but the follow-up "You're A Woman" was a success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries and peaking at No. 1 in Israel.
The remastering of the edition and the cover were prepared from the original sources.
Strictly Limited to 100 copies Blue Vinyl includes two picture sheets.
Coconut Music Ltd./Maschina Records, 1985/2020 (MASHLP-054). Made in Russia. Pressed in Estonia.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. You're A Woman 5:23
2. I Live 4:53
3. Pretty Young Girl 5:44
4. L.O.V.E. In My Car 5:25

Side 2
1. Kiss You All Over, Baby 5:52
2. Hot Girl - Bad Boys 4:10
3. For Your Love 5:52
4. People Of The Night 4:57

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary German Euro-Disco/Synth-Pop band.
The triumphant debut album of the band includes international super hits “You’re A Woman” and “Pretty Young Girl”. The debut single, "L.O.V.E. in My Car", failed to make an impression in the Pop charts, but the follow-up "You're A Woman" was a success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries and peaking at No. 1 in Israel.
The remastering of the edition and the cover were prepared from the original sources.
Strictly Limited to 100 copies Orange Vinyl includes two picture sheets.
Coconut Music Ltd./Maschina Records, 1985/2020 (MASHLP-054). Made in Russia. Pressed in Estonia.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. You're A Woman 5:23
2. I Live 4:53
3. Pretty Young Girl 5:44
4. L.O.V.E. In My Car 5:25

Side 2
1. Kiss You All Over, Baby 5:52
2. Hot Girl - Bad Boys 4:10
3. For Your Love 5:52
4. People Of The Night 4:57

The twenty-second full-length studio album by legendary German Euro-Dance/Synth-Pop band.
Amazing new material of the legendary Bad Boys Blue!
John’s voice still in a perfect shape. The album is very well produced and the tracks' selection incredible!
The album also includes two extended versions and a remix.
If you are a fan of Bad Boys Blue - you must have this album in your collection!!
Bros Music GmbH & Co KG, 2020 (405681321950). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Killers 3:48
2. Tears Turning To Ice 3:19
3. Love Love Love 2:56
4. A Million Times In Heaven 4:06
5. Never Gonna Miss U 3:45
6. No Barriers 4:23
7. Get Up 3:07
8. Burning Down The House 3:00
9. Bright Fields 3:48
10. Lead Me Through The Dark 4:28
11. The Rhythm Of Your Tears 3:35
12. Killers (Extended Version) 5:54
13. Tears Turning Into Ice (Extended Version) 6:57  
14. Never Gonna Miss U (Remix) 5:24
Total playing time: 58:30 min.

The twenty-second full-length studio album by legendary German Euro-Dance/Synth-Pop band.
Amazing new material of the legendary Bad Boys Blue!
John’s voice still in a perfect shape. The album is very well produced and the tracks' selection incredible!
The album also includes two extended versions and a remix.
If you are a fan of Bad Boys Blue - you must have this album in your collection!!
Limited vinyl edition with special 80 style vinyl mastering!!!
Bros Music GmbH & Co KG/Maschina Records, 2020 (MASHLP-068). Made in Russia. Pressed in Estonia. First press. Very slightly bent of the cover on down right corner.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Killers 3:48
2. Tears Turning To Ice 3:19
3. Love Love Love 2:56
4. A Million Times In Heaven 4:06
5. Never Gonna Miss U 3:45
6. No Barriers 4:23

Side B
7. Get Up 3:07
8. Burning Down The House 3:00
9. Bright Fields 3:48
10. Lead Me Through The Dark 4:28
11. The Rhythm Of Your Tears 3:35
12. Never Gonna Miss U (Remix) 5:24

The debut mini-album by Canadian Death Metal band.
Quebec city's most promising Old School Death Metal band!
Featuring current and ex-members from Mesrine, Fistfuck, Bombnation, Striver, Nourriture to name but a few, the commander is hitting the Old-school Death Metal nail hard showing no shame in sporting their influences on their sleeves... think Pestilence, Grave, think Bolt Thrower, Repulsion... and you'll get an idea of what's killing on "Bad intentions"! This is catchy to the point of getting annoyingly disturbing and addictive... simple yet absolutely well done true to the core Death Metal!!
Old School Death Metal for fans of: Pestilence, Grave and Repulsion!!
PRC Music, 2016 ‎(PRC56). Made in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Bad Intentions 02:49 
2. Escape 02:40 
3. General Addiction 02:45 
4. You Are at Death's Door 01:59 
5. Dark Visions 02:35 
6. Uncontrolled Hatred 02:26 
7. Depravity 03:13
Total playing time: 18:32 min.


Samples:  https://badasscommander.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length album by cult British Symphonic/Epic Black Metal band.
Fronted lyrically by Byron Roberts and musically by brothers Jonny and Chris Maulding, Bal-Sagoth debuted with their inconspicuously darkly themed "Demo" in 1993, coincidentally at the height of the brimming second-wave Norwegian Black Metal movement. Perhaps it is this similarity in period of release that often sees Bal-Sagoth's “A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria” categorized haphazardly as Symphonic Black Metal. While it is quite obvious that Bal-Sagoth used many themes of the Black Metal ideology to craft and relay their ideas, there's much more than just tremolo picked riffs and cold keyboards. In reality, “A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria” takes more influence from the old school Death Metal movement than it does Black Metal. However, the grand accomplishment of the album lies in its ability to weave Death Metal, Black Metal, and soaring, fantasy themed keyboards into a perfect swirling mix of mythological tales.
Album begins with a slightly cliché dark keyboard intro track, but, as the second track begins, all portents of a melodious fantasy record are shattered. The guitars are produced with a crushing distorted crunch that add grit and rid the presentation of all shining glaze usually coupled with grandiose tales of warriors and mythology. Switching seamlessly from furious destructive Death Metal to clean and well-executed Black Metal, each track is unique in its production and presents a fair share of musical surprises. Some riffs can seem a bit filler-esque at times, though it usually passes quickly and opens back to the streamlined musical fury. The keyboards, surprisingly, aren't as prevalent as one might think necessary for the right atmosphere in a fantasy themed record. While they are used quite frequently, it usually boils down to an extra dose of atmosphere rather than taking center stage as a focal instrument. Yet, in the rare occasion they do blossom into a key melody, it fits perfectly into the mix, adding just the right tone to give the each song what it needs to survive.
As far as vocals go, there are three main styles Byron Roberts utilizes to relay his tales of wars and witches. The most frequent is that of a deep, distorted growl worthy of the highest Death Metal accolades. Less frequently, but still used through the record, is the high pitched Black Metal rasp that also does not fail to hit its mark and accomplish what it was set out to do. However, the final vocal presentation, and probably the most unique, is the deep and foreboding spoken narrative voice Roberts uses to give a cohesive novel-style atmosphere to his woven story. One would do well to read the lyrics to the album while giving this a listen, for the tale that Bal-Sagoth sets out to tell is surprisingly entertaining and will introduce the listener to a wealth of interesting mythology and information.
While the album does seem to get lost in itself here and there, it nonetheless accomplishes what it set out to do and does it with style. It's dark, gritty retelling of the popularly known but little understood tales of Lemuria and the Atlantean legends gives a perfect medium through which to create furious melodies and soaring fantasy themed Metal. Any with an interest in blackened keyboard laden Death Metal should look into Bal-Sagoth's first effort, "A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria"!!
The album was recorded in a two-week period in June 1994, but due to label problems, the album was released almost a year later. There are only 9 tracks on the CD, as the last two songs are put on one track.
Cacophonous Records/Irond Ltd., 1995/2003 (IROND CD 03-444). Made in Russia.


Tracklist:
1. Hatheg Kla 01:59 
2. Dreaming of Atlantean Spires 06:15 
3. Spellcraft & Moonfire (Beyond the Citadel of Frosts) 07:10 
4. A Black Moon Broods over Lemuria 09:53 
5. Enthroned in the Temple of the Serpent Kings 05:09 
6. Shadows 'Neath the Black Pyramid 06:30 
7. Witch-Storm 05:07 
8. The Ravening 02:53 
9. Into the Silent Chambers of the Sapphirean Throne (Sagas from the Antediluvian Scrolls) 08:27 
10. Valley of Silent Paths 01:34
Total playing time: 54:57