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The debut full-length album by Israeli Melodic Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Based on musical influences from bands like Dokken, Slaughter, old Def Leppard, old, Firehouse, early Guns 'N' Roses and Bon Jovi, Crossfire have created an impressive debut. Produced by Beau Hill (Ratt, Europe, Winger, Twisted Sister, etc.) and mastered by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in LA (Marty Friedman, Racer – X, Jason Becker, Mr. Bungle, etc.), this album will take you on a 45-minute ride in the backseat of your dreams!
This is f***ing brilliant!! If you like Crashdiet, Loud 'N Nasty and Dirty Penny, you must own this immediately!!! Like those bands, this is simple but effective as hell. Musically awesome and the verses are just heavenly, with some killer choruses too. It's nothing original, but it's a perfect example of how good Soft Metal can be done well. Highly recommended!!!!
Perris Records, 2007 (PER1902). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Heartbreaker 4:31 
2. Feel The Heat (Tonight) 3:41 
3. Never Give It Up 3:54 
4. All I Need 5:07 
5. Dirty Game 4:25 
6. Running Away 5:05 
7. Show Me The Way 3:32 
8. Rock It 3:58 
9. T.K.O. 2:36 
10. Heaven Is Waiting 5:05
Total playing time: 41:54 min.

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by the American Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Fantastic re-release of this really hard to find US Metal rarity from 1986! This is one of the rarest and, most sought-after, independent album releases in the entire world!! Originally released on vinyl by independent Metal label Hit-A-Note, limited to 300 copies, and only 100 pre-recorded cassettes by band, "Emotional Adjustment" was recorded at Real to Reel Studios, Louisville, Kentucky, in 1986, with Jeff Carpenter and Crowhaven producing. "Emotional Adjustment" sold at an e-bay auction in excess of 700 dollars!
This great remastered CD comes with additional bonus track, remastered and with fat booklet. This one is for every fan of the real US Metal stuff from 1980s. If you´re into old Manowar, Savatage with some slight NWOBHM rockin´ influences from Tygers or Iron Maiden, you got this unique great band! Essential for every real Metalhead!!
Remastered re-edition contains completely new artwork and bonus track!!
Skol Records, 1986/2013 (SR008). Made in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Paradise/Testify 
2. Time & Time Again 
3. Little Angel 
4. Don't Tell Me 
5. Heavy Metal Darlin' 
6. Hero 
7. The Crow 
8. Changes 
Bonus Track:
9. Just Let Go


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The second full-length studio album by Italian Epic Melodic Death/Gothic Dark Metal band.
A unique mix of Gothic, Melodic Death Metal, Medieval and Epic stuff!
Crown Of Autumn rise again after more than a decade of enchanted sleep! Dreamy melodies, epic rides, warlike fury and of course those typical medieval inserts which made their debut a true underground cult are the keywords of this new full length album. It is a musical kaleidoscope of past and future enigmas, brought to your ears by a very compact and fresh sound that never betrays the roots of the band. A renewed line-up gives to these 11 songs the most intense expression ever, alternating various vocal styles such as dark whispers, powerful male singing, wrathful screams and delicate female vocals touches. A new milestone along the band’s artistic path.
My Kingdom Music, 2011 (echo073). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Templeisen 04:15
2.Aegis 05:06
3.Noble Wolf 03:35
4.Forest of Thoughts 05:01
5.Ultima Thule 02:52
6.At the Crystal Stairs of Winter 03:17
7.To Wield the Tempest's Hilt 04:49
8.In the Garden of the Wounded King 06:08
9.Triumphant 04:11
10.Ye Cloude of Unknowing 05:13
11.Spectres from the Sea 03:41
Total playing time: 48:08 min.

Tenth full-length album by American Melodic Hard Rock band.
Crown Of Thorns had to wait a long time to unleash themselves on the unsuspecting public, but having finally done so, everyone agrees it was worth the wait. Formed at the dawn of the 90's Crown Of Thorns quickly became the subject of a fierce major label bidding war. Interscope emerged as the winner, reportedly paying them a cool million dollars for the honor! Crown Of Thorns debut album "21 Thorns" (1994) enlisted the help of Paul Stanley (Kiss), Jim Vallance (Bryan Adams/Aerosmith) and Beau Hill (Europe/Winger). "Faith" is an album that brings back the sound as defined in the debut album still keeping intact all the elements of infectious guitar riffs, soaring hook lines and great melodies. This time collaborated with Bob Clearmountain (Bryan Adams, Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi) in the recording sessions and the result is probably the best sounding Crown Of Thorns album ever!
Frontiers Records, 2008 (FR CD 386). Made in Italy. First press.
    

Tracklist:
1. Faith     4:24 
2. All In My Head     3:48 
3. Living In The Shadows     6:45  
4. The One     4:13 
5. Rock Ready     4:00
6. Believe Me     4:28 
7. Nobody     3:28 
8. Stay With Me     4:08 
9. All I Wanna Do     4:36 
10. Home Again     3:37 
11. All Or Nothing     4:17
Total playing time: 47:44 min.

The second full-length studio album by American Power/Thrash Metal band.
Formed in 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania it took the band only a year to release the stunning debut “Reverence Dies Within”, that was recorded, produced, released and promoted completely by the musicians on their own. Filled with songs which are a great mix between Thrash and Power Metal the band did not only get great reviews, but also label-offers. As a result, Crown The Lost got signed to Cruz Del Sur-Music and the follow up was released in 2009. This one, “Blind Failth Loyalty”, got great reviews all over the world again, but due to line-up problems, the band didn't really get the chance to promote the album.
Melody and Thrash are two words that usually have no business being uttered together in the same breath. But Melodic Thrash Metal is indeed a fitting description for this Pittsburgh-based band. The "melody" can be specifically pinpointed to the band's singer, Chris Renaldi (whose Bruce Dickinson-like vocals prove that he must have studied his Iron Maiden records thoroughly), while the "Thrash" is provided by his riff-happy bandmates. And this is certainly showcased on such ditties as "Defame the Hypocrites" and the title track. Despite the fact that none of the bandmembers were born before the year "The Number Of The Beast" was released, Crown The Lost's style and approach certainly would have fit nicely in the Thrash and Heavy happy '80s!!
Cruz del Sur Music, 2009 (cruz34). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Defame the Hypocrites 
2. Drawing the Parallel
3. Bound to Wrath
4. Symbiotic
5. Finality
6. Dreaming In Reverse
7. Privation
8. Impose Your Will 
9. Hollow Refuge
10. Blind Faith Loyalty
Total playing time: 54:40 min.


Samples: https://crownthelost.bandcamp.com

The third and the final full-length studio album by American Power/Thrash Metal band.
Originally available strictly on digital platforms in 2011, "Cold Pestilent Hope" finally getting the CD release. Crown The Lost hit the studio in the first half of 2010 and recorded “Cold Pestilent Hope”, their by far best album. Recorded at Soundscape Studios in the band’s hometown of Pittsburgh, PA with producer Dave Watson (Argus, Mantic Ritual, Hero Destroyed), "Cold Pestilent Hope" found Crown The Lost further exploiting its Melodic Thrash Metal template, and is the logical extension from the band’s sophomore "Blind Faith Loyalty" album. Songs like “Breathe into Emptiness”, “In Defiance of Sanctity” and “Forgotten and Damned” bear the mark of Mallah’s versatile clean vocals, meshing seamlessly with the band’s knifing rhythms and melodic leads.
Unfortunately, Crown The Lost disbanded after the recording and didn't manage to release the whole album through a label as a farewell to their fans until the end of April 2016, when “Cold Pestilent Hope” was released the first time on CD by German Ragnarök Records!
Amazing album from an amazing band!!
Ragnarök Records, 2011/2016 (RAG 003). Made in Germany. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Pray For Death
2. Separate Blood From Waste 
3. Breathe Into Emptiness
4. In Defiance Of Sanctity
5. Solitude And Failure
6. Eyes Without Sight
7. Bloodsoaked Serenity
8. Consumed
9. Cold Pestilent Hope
10. Forgotten And Damned
11. Inexorable
Bonus track:
12. Bound To Wrath (Version 2007)
Total playing time: 56:09 min.

The seventh full-length studio album by Irish Celtic Folk/Black Metal band.
Band’s most powerful offering to date, and quite possible Cruachan’s strongest album in their already quite lengthy career!
Cruachan has created a record that fits in perfectly with what you would expect from such a release: it has an epic build-up of lyrics and guitar solos, yet created around a very easy-listenable and catchy frame, which goes for all of the many impressively played instruments. It is this organic feel and authentic package with the lyrics going hand in hand with the music, which sets the band apart from most of their peers and the conviction is palpable.
"Blood For The Blood God" is the second part of the ‘blood’ trilogy begun with 2011’s "Blood On The Black Robe" (a record, which saw the band return to their Black Metal roots), that contains several stories and myths pertaining to Celtic history, delivered in a classical Folk Metal fashion (which includes several Folk instruments; in this case an Irish bagpipe, flutes, whistles and violins).
Without a doubt one of the best Folk Metal albums of 2014, and it is good to see the band still going strong and pushing their envelope after all these years!
Gatefold double vinyl release includes bonus disc, which features:
- re-recording of a song with the same title from the “Pagan” album 2004 (Track 1);
- demo versions of songs from the “Blood For The Blood God” album (Tracks 2, 3, 4, with track 3 and 4 presented here under their working title);
- songs from the “I Am Warrior” demo (Tracks 5, 6, 7 - all three were re-recorded and used on the 2011 “Blood On The Black Robe” album).
Trollzorn Records, 2014 (TZ 051-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Crom Cruach 01:06
2. Blood for the Blood God 05:49
3. The Arrival of the Fir Bolg 06:27
4. Beren and Luthien 05:47
5. The Marching Song of Fiach Mac Hugh 03:22
6. Prophecy 04:52
Side B
7. Gae Bolga 04:04
8. The Sea Queen of Connaught 07:27
9. Born for War (The Rise of Brian Boru) 05:52
10. Perversion, Corruption and Sanctity - Part 1 05:51
11. Perversion, Corruption and Sanctity - Part 2 04:32
Running time: 55:09 min.

Side C
1. Pagan (2014 Version) 04:19
2. Prophecy (Demo) 04:52
3. Sea Queen (Demo) 06:30
Side D
4. Marching Song (Demo) 03:28
5. I Am Warrior (Demo) 05:12
6. Pagan Hate (Demo) 05:13
7. Voyage of Bran (Demo) 04:18
Running time: 33:52 min.


Samples: https://cruachan1.bandcamp.com

Debut EP by Japanese Thrash Metal band.
Melodic and aggressive in the same time, these five tracks will please taste of every Thrash Metal maniac! Buy or die!!
Evoken de Valhall Production, 2013 (EV005). Made in Japan. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Escapism Area 3:48
2. Maze Of The Spirit 4:01
3. Crybercrime 3:32
4. Rude Awakening 3:41
5. Remembrance 3:42
Total playing time: 18:46 min.

Debut full-length album by Italian Symphonic Black/Death Metal band.
”Sweetness And Blasphemy” - an assembly of Symphonic Black Metal and Melodic Death Metal with Gothic influences. The themes represented in band's lyric are mainly horror & dramatic. The album divided in two sides: the Sweetness Side - contains the more melodic songs, and the Blasphemy Side - instead contains the violent songs. This style remember the classic Cradle of Filth / Dimmu Borgir with Arch Enemy's voice style, all mixed up a sound that wants to be more than modern and directly. Essentially band interpretate the Symphonic Black/Death Metal, that focuses on impact and the tone of voice.
Highly recommended for fans of: Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir and Arch Enemy!!
Metal Scrap Records, 2015 (MSR094/CD). 
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro - The Era of Cruenta LaСrymis 02:11

BLASPHEMY SIDE
2. The Steersman's Course 05:35
3. Mother of Sigh 05:32
4. Burning Spirit 06:10
5. Sicarius 06:27
6. The Ghost of the Jew 04:30
7. Downward 06:11

SWEETNESS SIDE
8. Circle of Damnation 05:56
9. Bloody Revenge 04:11
10. Luxury 04:06
11. False History 04:16
12. Sound of Soul 04:38
Total playing time: 60:12

 

Debut full-length album by Italian Symphonic Black/Death Metal band.
”Sweetness And Blasphemy” - an assembly of Symphonic Black Metal and Melodic Death Metal with Gothic influences. The themes represented in band's lyric are mainly horror & dramatic. The album divided in two sides: the Sweetness Side - contains the more melodic songs, and the Blasphemy Side - instead contains the violent songs. This style remember the classic Cradle of Filth / Dimmu Borgir with Arch Enemy's voice style, all mixed up a sound that wants to be more than modern and directly. Essentially band interpretate the Symphonic Black/Death Metal, that focuses on impact and the tone of voice.
Highly recommended for fans of: Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir and Arch Enemy!!
Metal Scrap Records, 2015 (MSR094/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro - The Era of Cruenta LaСrymis 02:11

BLASPHEMY SIDE
2. The Steersman's Course 05:35
3. Mother of Sigh 05:32
4. Burning Spirit 06:10
5. Sicarius 06:27
6. The Ghost of the Jew 04:30
7. Downward 06:11

SWEETNESS SIDE
8. Circle of Damnation 05:56
9. Bloody Revenge 04:11
10. Luxury 04:06
11. False History 04:16
12. Sound of Soul 04:38
Total playing time: 60:12

 

The debut full-length album by Ukrainian Thrash Metal band.
Along with Violent Omen, Crusher constitute the main Ukrainian driving force to return to the mass values and ideals of the old school Thrash Metal. The band already has an army of fans .
Wide oldschool Thrash Metal, that trio plays on their debut, allows the listener to the fully experience the atmosphere of the 80s dashing, almost without betraying the fact that "Endless Torment" it's modern release. Aged in the style "of those times", with concise 8-pages booklet, artless songs with the English lyrics, raw sound and total time about of half hour - all done "as it should be"! Recorded with a small artificial rawness and laxity.
Best Ukrainian Thrash Metal Band of the Year! Recommended for all fans of oldschool Thrash/Speed Metal!!
Total Metal Records, 2012 (MSR030/CD-TMR05).
 

Tracklist:
1.Intro 02:00
2.On The Needle 04:55 
3.Den Of Iniquity 03:31 
4.Politishit 03:52
5.Endless Torment 05:14
6.S(k)atanic Ride 03:07 
7.Jesus Saves 02:54
8.Living for... 03:56
9.Thrasher In Hell 02:04
Total playing time: 31:36 min.

 

Second full-length album by Heavy Metal band from France.
One of the most talented French Heavy Metal bands ever returns with its second album.
CRUSHING BLOW will definitely impress all metal maniacs into hi-class, refined & melodious heavy metal! Crystal clear production, awesome guitar-parts, crushing rhythmical and impressive female vocals!!!
This is one of the best Heavy Metal releases for the year of 2010 to please all fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Zed Yago, Judas Priest, Crystal Viper, Doro & Warlock!
Infernö Records, 2010 (IR007CD). Made in France. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Intro 01:16
2.The Wizard's Tale 04:03
3.Redemption 05:23
4.Shadow 05:31
5.Dreams 04:51
6.Cease Fire 04:49
7.Rise Your Soul 04:58
8.Tears of Heart 04:49
9.Memories 03:45
10.My Venom 04:50
11.The Prophecies 05:27
Total playing time: 49:42 min.

The debut full-length album by Ukrainian Death Metal band.
Old School Death Metal with elements of the nowadays Technical and Brutal Death Metal as well as good melodies.
For fans of: Morbid Angel, Grave, Cannibal Corpse and Behemoth.
Metal Scrap Records/A5 Production, 2011 (MSR022/CD-A5P07). 
 

Tracklist:
1.Kick-off (Intro) 01:18
2.Delete Humanity 04:37
3.Collector of dead souls 03:41
4.Behind a life side 04:11
5.Rev.6:13-14 01:44
6.Creation of the new world 03:58
7.Madness of eternity 03:32
8.Mechanization of heavenly light 03:31
Total playing time: 26:33

 

The first full-length album by Ukrainian Doom/Death Metal band.
Band manifested itself previously by a number of gigs. From the first tones it becomes obvious that Crypt Of Silence follow the traditions of Doom/Death Metal, moreover, they are oriented to the classical work by Mourning Beloveth "The Sullen Sulcus" taking their inspiration from this masterpiece. Rejecting keyboards the musicians concentrate on solid rhythmic guitar riffs expressing the original raw and sullen power of Doom/Death Metal, with addition of guitar solos and clean guitar strings interludes to complete the impression from the music.
“Beyond Shades” will become a precious present for the fans of old school Doom/Death Metal!
Released on Gold CD.
Solitude Productions, 2013 (SP. 085-14). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Walk with My Sorrow     12:08 
2. Bleeding Her Eyes     11:21
3. The Wrath Song     11:35 
4. End of Imaginary Line     14:35
Total playing time: 49:39 min.


http://cryptofsilence1.bandcamp.com

The second full-length studio album by cult German Atmospheric Melodic Dark/Black/Death Metal band.
Very melodic, sympathetic music. Mid-tempo, slightly keyboard, some clean vocals (reminds a bit of Mark Empyrium), a little medieval times in between. Medieval sound patterns woven into harder Metal to sound that demands respect already, frequently to Crematory recalls in its early stages. Keyboard bombastic and a killer melody revive the songs.
Recommended for fans of Samael, Crematory… etc.
Last Episode Records, 1998 (007363 2 LEP). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Rozelowe 01:22
2. However Rich A Man May Be... 05:01
3. The Wizard 02:46
4. Beauty At Everytime 03:58
5. Primae Noctis 05:43
6. Franziskus 04:18
7. Lived To Die 05:13
8. Liebe, Hass, Neid Und Verderben 02:55
9. Disobediance 05:06
10. Timewarp 02:38
Total playing time: 38:49 min.

Debut full-lenght album by the Polish Death/Thrash Metal band.
"Infinite Torment" includes nine songs of Old School Apocalyptic Death/Thrash Metal. It seems that the guys just do not care what trends in music now fashionable. These five guys stuck tight in the first half of the nineties and cut the real old school! Even sound a little dry, takes us back to better times Entombed and other monsters of the Scandinavian scene.
Growling vocal also somewhat dry, as all the sound, supported bassist's backing vocal. This duo just mellifluous, after all those nowadays modern "singing" bands.
The undoubted advantage of the album is also its duration shall not exceed thirty minutes.
This album is a must have for all fans of good oldschool Death Metal!
Release includes 12-pages booklet.
Total Metal Records, 2010 (MSR016/CD-TMR01). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
I. Kingdom Of The Blind 03:05
II. Salvation 03:33
III. On Wings Of Chaos 02:25
IV. Extermination 02:34
V. New Existence 02:38
VI. Infected Soul 03:00
VII. Nightmare 03:03
VIII. Visions From The Abyss 02:59
IX. Spiritual Suicide 03:35
Total playing time: 26:39

 

Debut full-lenght album by the Polish Death/Thrash Metal band.
"Infinite Torment" includes nine songs of Old School Apocalyptic Death/Thrash Metal. It seems that the guys just do not care what trends in music now fashionable. These five guys stuck tight in the first half of the nineties and cut the real old school! Even sound a little dry, takes us back to better times Entombed and other monsters of the Scandinavian scene.
Growling vocal also somewhat dry, as all the sound, supported bassist's backing vocal. This duo just mellifluous, after all those nowadays modern "singing" bands.
The undoubted advantage of the album is also its duration shall not exceed thirty minutes.
This album is a must have for all fans of good oldschool Death Metal!
Total Metal Records, 2010 (MSR016/CD-TMR01). 
 

Tracklist:
I. Kingdom Of The Blind 03:05
II. Salvation 03:33
III. On Wings Of Chaos 02:25
IV. Extermination 02:34
V. New Existence 02:38
VI. Infected Soul 03:00
VII. Nightmare 03:03
VIII. Visions From The Abyss 02:59
IX. Spiritual Suicide 03:35
Total playing time: 26:39

 

The second full-length studio album by Brazilian Black/Speed Metal band.
Blackened Speed Metal band from Brazil, featuring prominent members of the Underground scene, who have spent time with Whipstriker, Apocalyptic Raids, Comando Nuclear and Bordel Inferno.
Like on their debut “Babalon Working” (2016), the band following the path of the first wave of Black Metal, namely Venom and Hellhammer have a huge impact on the nine tracks. Some people have characterized Cult Of Horror as Blackened Speed Metal, but there are also some Doom Metal parts, as well as riffs Darkthrone would have been proud.
The lyrical themes used are the usual heresies, blasphemies, satanic rituals, horrible diseases, scalpels, a little gore and so on.
Just feel the Old school Metal!
Bestial Invasion Records, 2020 (BIR 038). Made in Sweden. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Heretik 02:23
2. Philosophy of a Knife 04:19
3. Murder by Witchcraft 04:10
4. Song for the Sick 04:51
5. Breed of Cain 04:07
6. Hellfire Convent 03:00
7. Promethean Reign 05:31
8. Dead Slut Cumming 04:06
9. Hermetik 07:01
Total playing time: 39:30 min.


Samples: https://cultofhorror.bandcamp.com
https://tribulacionproductions.bandcamp.com

The second full-length studio album by Swedish Heavy/Doom Metal band.
Unlike the band’s debut album, "A Vow Of Vengeance", where the Swedes demonstrated their affection for pure Heavy Metal prowess in the name of what is truly sacred, and that is the genre, this here “Angelbane” tells a different story, and actually is a singular story on its whole. This time amassing to their growing army, Cult Of The Fox took notice of the darkness of traditional Heavy Metal and carried it with them to the field of battle, also with one guitarist short. Alongside the Iron Maiden, Hammerfall, Manowar and Saxon-ish orchestrations, the band rallied early Mercyful Fate (merely “Don’t Break The Oath”) and early Iced Earth characterizations and portrayals. Notwithstanding, Cult Of The Fox maintained their sheer attacking sound of 80s traditional Metal, the smothering crisp that sounds so rich and appealing. Moreover, “Angelbane” is a step forward in the band’s life cycle.
"Angelbane" is an impressive piece of traditional Metal music, ready and waiting for your loving ears to listen. 80s fans should adore this one and embrace it strongly!
Highly recommended for fans of Mercyful Fate, Portrait or In Solitude…
Rock It Up Records, 2013 (RIUCD-201340). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Angelsbane 3:35
2. Nine Ones 4:33
3. Upon The Throne Of Skulls 4:41
4. Rising Flames 5:29
5. Ready For Eternity 5:36
6. Winter Came Silent 5:16
7. Black Magic 3:53
8. My Wrath Unleashed 3:54
9. The Fire 4:37
10. The Divine Kill 6:15
Total playing time: 47:51 min.

Virgin Records, 1983 (V 2285/205 730). Made in Europe. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX+. 

 
Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Karma Chameleon    4:11
2. It's A Miracle 3:25
3. Black Money 5:19
4. Changing Every Day 3:18
5. That's The Way (I'm Only Trying To Help You) 2:46
    
Side B:   
6. Church Of The Poison Mind 3:29
7. Miss Me Blind 4:31
8. Mister Man 3:36
9. Stormkeeper 2:47
10. Victims    4:56
    
Total playing time: 38:18 min.