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The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues/Glam Metal band.
The album is unique for the band, consisting entirely of cover versions, mostly of Punk and Glam Rock songs of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Many of the tracks were recorded with original Guns N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin during the “Use Your Illusion I” and “Use Your Illusion II” sessions and then were later re-recorded by Gilby Clarke. Those tracks were previously intended to be included in a combined “Use Your Illusion” album, consisting of three (or possibly even four) discs, instead of the two separate discs they ended up being.
In 1992, the band prepared to release the leftover cover tracks as an EP, with Gilby Clarke replacing Stradlin's guitar tracks. They later decided on making the full-length album and recorded several more tracks for it. 
Bassist Duff McKagan sings on many of the album's tracks and Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe appears on "Ain't It Fun" as a guest vocalist.
This was the last Guns N' Roses album to feature lead guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum and the only album to feature Gilby Clarke. It was also their last studio album until exactly 15 years later with “Chinese Democracy”, and their last album until the live compilation album exactly 6 years later with “Live Era: '87-'93”.
"The Spaghetti Incident?" debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200, selling about 190000 albums in its first week of release, significantly less than their previous releases.
Geffen Records Inc., an MCA Company, 1993 (GED24617) Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Since I Don't Have You (The Skyliners) 04:19
2. New Rose (The Damned) 02:38
3. Down On The Farm (UK Subs) 03:28
4. Human Being (The New York Dolls) 06:48
5. Raw Power (Iggy And The Stooges) 03:11
6. Ain't It Fun (The Dead Boys) 05:05
7. Buick Makane/Big Dumb Sex (T.Rex / Soundgarden) 02:39
8. Hair Of The Dog (Nazareth) 03:54
9. Attitude (Misfits) 01:27
10. Black Leather (Steve Jones / The Sex Pistols) 04:08
11. You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory (Johnny Thunders) 03:35
12. I Don't Care About You (Fear) 02:17
13. Look At Your Game Girl (Charles Manson) 02:34 (Hidden Track)
Total playing time: 46:03 min.

Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues/Glam Metal band.
It was the second of two albums released in conjunction with the Use Your Illusion Tour, the other being "Use Your Illusion I". The two are thus sometimes considered a double album - in fact both were double albums consisting of 2 vinyl records each. This was the last Guns N' Roses album to feature rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin. It also included the last Guns N' Roses song to feature drummer Steven Adler (Civil War).
The essence of Hard Rock-mixed Blues (matching the color of the cover) is amazing and more refined than the previous albums and some ballads that have always been a part of G N' R. Axl's awesome voice in his prime lets you know what this is about, the solos by Slash have their unique signature that give G N' R its soul, Izzy contributes with his songwriting - and backing up Slash, Duff brings deepness to the music. Matt fits perfectly in his debut.
The production is flawless - you can hear every instrument clearly and with the exact volume to appreciate the entire performance.
On the other hand, they may have just taken what Led Zeppelin did 20 years before to another level. Many of the songs have the same basis, and it feels like the piano is the same in every song.
"Use Your Illusion II" is more serious and ambitious than "Use Your Illusion I", but it's also considerably more pretentious. Featuring no less than four songs that run over six minutes, "Use Your Illusion II" is Heavy on epics, whether it's the charging Funk Metal of "Locomotive", the antiwar "Civil War" or the multipart "Estranged." As if an attempt to balance the grandiose epics, the record is loaded with an extraordinary amount of filler. "14 Years" may have a lean, Stonesy rhythm and Duff McKagan's Johnny Thunders homage, "So Fine," may be entertaining, but there's no forgiving the ridiculous "Get in the Ring," where Axl Rose threatens Rock journalists by name because they gave him bad reviews; the misinterpretation of Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"; another version of "Don't Cry"; and the bizarre closer, "My World", which probably captures Rose's instability as effectively as the tortured poetry of his epics. That said, there are numerous strengths to "Use Your Illusion II"; a couple of songs have a nervy energy, and for all their pretensions, the overblown epics are effective, though strangely enough, they reveal notorious homophobe Rose's aspirations of being a cross between Elton John and Freddie Mercury. But the pompous production and poor pacing make the album tiring for anyone who isn't a dedicated listener.
Bolstered by the lead single "You Could Be Mine", "Use Your Illusion II" was the slightly more popular of the two albums,, selling 770000 copies in its first week and debuting at No. 1 on the U.S. charts. Each of the "Use Your Illusion" albums has been certified 7× Platinum by the RIAA. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1992. It was also No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for a single week. The album has recently received critical acclaim again in 2011, being featured on Triple M Radio's Life-Changing Album series in Australia, with the station playing numerous tracks with commentary.
The album as a whole is truly great. This is perfect as a beginning into the world of Metal as an entrance to heavier stuff!
Double 180g vinyl.
Uzi Suicide Records/The David Geffen Company, 1991/2016 (0720642442012). Made in the EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

1
1. Civil War 7:42
2. 14 Years 4:17
3. Yesterdays 3:13
4. Knockin' On Heaven's Door 5:36
2
1. Get In The Ring 5:29
2. Shotgun Blues 3:23
3. Breakdown 6:58

Running time: 37:03 min.

3
1. Pretty Tied Up (The Perils Of Rock'n'roll Decadence) 4:46
2. Locomotive 8:42
3. So Fine 4:09
4
1. Estranged 9:20
2. You Could Be Mine 5:48
3. Don't Cry [Alternate Version] 4:42
4. My World 1:22

Running time: 38:49 min.

Total playing time: 75:52 min.

Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues/Glam Metal band.
It was the first of two albums released in conjunction with the Use Your Illusion Tour, the other being "Use Your Illusion II". The two are thus sometimes considered a double album - in fact both were double albums consisting of 2 vinyl records each.
Not really conceived as a double album but impossible to separate as individual works, "Use Your Illusion" is a shining example of a suddenly successful band getting it all wrong and letting its ambitions run wild. Taking nearly three years to complete, the recording of the album was clearly difficult, and tensions between Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Axl Rose are evident from the start. The two guitarists, particularly Stradlin, are trying to keep the band closer to its Hard Rock roots, but Rose has pretensions of being Queen and Elton John, which is particularly odd for a notoriously homophobic Midwestern boy. Conceivably, the two aspirations could have been divided between the two records, but instead they are just thrown into the blender - it's just a coincidence that "Use Your Illusion I" is a Harder-Rocking record than "Use Your Illusion II". Stradlin has a stronger presence on "Use Your Illusion I", contributing three of the best songs, "Dust n' Bones", "You Ain't the First" and "Double Talkin' Jive", which help keep the album in Stonesy Aerosmith territory. On the whole, the album is stronger than "Use Your Illusion II", even though there's a fair amount of filler, including a dippy psychedelic collaboration with Alice Cooper and a song that takes its title from the Osmonds' biggest hit. But it also has two ambitious set pieces, "November Rain" and "Coma", which find Rose fulfilling his ambitions, as well as the ferocious, Metallic "Perfect Crime" and the original version of the power ballad "Don't Cry." Still, it can be a chore to find the highlights on the record amid the overblown production and endless amounts of filler.
The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, selling 685000 copies in its first week. Each of the "Use Your Illusion" albums has been certified 7× Platinum by the RIAA. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1992.
They have the perfect mix of Hard Rock, Blues and epics! Although there may not be songs of the same "single potential" as in "Appetite For Destruction", but Led Zeppelin didn't do singles. The album as a whole is truly great. This album will blow you away! The solos from Slash are just immense and any aspiring guitar player should want to be like him and every Rock fan should must definitely buy it, it rocks!!
Double 180g vinyl.
Uzi Suicide Records/The David Geffen Company, 1991/2016 (0720642441510). Made in the EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

1
1. Right Next Door To Hell 2:58
2. Dust N' Bones 4:55
3. Live And Let Die 2:59
4. Don't Cry [Original Version] 4:42
5. Perfect Crime 2:24

2
6. You Ain't The First 2:32
7. Bad Obsession 5:26
8. Back Off Bitch 5:01
9. Double Talkin' Jive 3:19

3
10. November Rain 8:53
11. The Garden 5:17
12. Garden Of Eden 2:36
13. Don't Damn Me 5:15

4
14. Bad Apples 4:25
15. Dead Horse 4:17
16. Coma 10:08

Total playing time: 75:05 min.

The fourth re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues/Glam Metal band.
It was the first of two albums released in conjunction with the Use Your Illusion Tour, the other being "Use Your Illusion II". The two are thus sometimes considered a double album - in fact both were double albums consisting of 2 vinyl records each.
Not really conceived as a double album but impossible to separate as individual works, "Use Your Illusion" is a shining example of a suddenly successful band getting it all wrong and letting its ambitions run wild. Taking nearly three years to complete, the recording of the album was clearly difficult, and tensions between Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Axl Rose are evident from the start. The two guitarists, particularly Stradlin, are trying to keep the band closer to its Hard Rock roots, but Rose has pretensions of being Queen and Elton John, which is particularly odd for a notoriously homophobic Midwestern boy. Conceivably, the two aspirations could have been divided between the two records, but instead they are just thrown into the blender - it's just a coincidence that "Use Your Illusion I" is a Harder-Rocking record than "Use Your Illusion II". Stradlin has a stronger presence on "Use Your Illusion I", contributing three of the best songs, "Dust n' Bones", "You Ain't the First" and "Double Talkin' Jive", which help keep the album in Stonesy Aerosmith territory. On the whole, the album is stronger than "Use Your Illusion II", even though there's a fair amount of filler, including a dippy psychedelic collaboration with Alice Cooper and a song that takes its title from the Osmonds' biggest hit. But it also has two ambitious set pieces, "November Rain" and "Coma", which find Rose fulfilling his ambitions, as well as the ferocious, Metallic "Perfect Crime" and the original version of the power ballad "Don't Cry." Still, it can be a chore to find the highlights on the record amid the overblown production and endless amounts of filler.
The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, selling 685000 copies in its first week. Each of the "Use Your Illusion" albums has been certified 7× Platinum by the RIAA. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1992.
They have the perfect mix of Hard Rock, Blues and epics! Although there may not be songs of the same "single potential" as in "Appetite For Destruction", but Led Zeppelin didn't do singles. The album as a whole is truly great. This album will blow you away! The solos from Slash are just immense and any aspiring guitar player should want to be like him and every Rock fan should must definitely buy it, it rocks!!
Remastered from original Master Tapes for the first time ever, double 180g vinyl in newly expanded gatefold cover.
Uzi Suicide Records/The David Geffen Company/GN’R Records/UMG Recordings Inc., 1991/2022 (00602445117307). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Right Next Door To Hell 2:58
2. Dust N' Bones 4:55
3. Live And Let Die 2:59
4. Don't Cry [Original Version] 4:42
5. Perfect Crime 2:22

Side 2
6. You Ain't The First 2:32
7. Bad Obsession 5:26
8. Back Off Bitch 5:01
9. Double Talkin' Jive 3:19

Side 3
10. November Rain 8:53
11. The Garden 5:17
12. Garden Of Eden 2:36
13. Don't Damn Me 5:15

Side 4
14. Bad Apples 4:25
15. Dead Horse 4:17
16. Coma 10:08

Total playing time: 75:05 min.

The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band Gwar.
It is the band's first album without founding member Dave Brockie, who portrayed Oderus Urungus, due to his heroin overdose death on March 23, 2014. The album is also the first to feature Michael Bishop since 1999's "We Kill Everything", portraying the newest character, lead singer Blöthar the Berserker, as opposed to his role as the original Beefcake the Mighty. It was the band's last album to be released through Metal Blade.
Double black vinyl in gatefold cover includes poster.
Metal Blade Records, 2017 (3984-15532-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. War On Gwar 7:21
2. Viking Death Machine 4:16
3. El Presidente 4:21
4. I`ll Be Your Monster 3:10
5. Auroch 4:05
6. Swarm 4:33
7. The Sordid Soliloquy Of Sawborg Destructo 4:08
8. Death To Dickie Duncan 3:39
9. Crushed By The Cross 3:57
10. Fuck This Place 5:08
11. Phantom Limb 6:10
12. If You Want Blood (You Got It) 5:06
Total playing time: 55:57 min.



Samples: https://gwar.bandcamp.com

The second live album by cult Italian Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Band formed in 1994 by lead singer Freddy Delirio, also known for being the current keyboardist the world famous Horror band Death SS.
Amazing live album for fans of such bands as Mötley Crüe and others!
Limited Edition to 400 copies Gatefold Black Vinyl.
Bologna Rock City Records, 2011 (BRCLP0003). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Psycho Beginning
2. I'm Not Afraid
3. Kings Of The Hight
4. Alien
5. Run Down Free

Side B
1. 669 Fear
2. Shake Me
3. My City
4. Hey You!
5. Manimal
6. I’m Just Alive

Debut full-length album by Italian Thrash Metal band.
It almost feels like it was 1980's again, as Italian Thrashers H.O.S. (short for Harvester Of Sorrow) fire their first full-length load of bullets! Prior to the debut album, the band have released a couple of demos and seem to have been quite active in the live circuit in their homeland.
"The Beginning" includes ten songs (one being a intro) of old school Thrash Metal. Basically, H.O.S.'s one foot is firmly placed in the USA. Atrophy, Forbidden and Heathen are just a few names coming to mind when listening to this one, but certainly not Metallica, as the band's name might suggest. H.O.S. have a more rocking side too them, like "Road Madness" shows, even though the song is pure Thrash Metal anyways. However, Crossover is something their Thrash is devoid of. Kreator are a huge influence to these Italians. Some guitar soloing and riff writing is close to late 1980's/early 1990's Kreator. Generally, it comes as no surprise, that H.O.S. aren't quite as angry-sounding or jaw-dropping as those legendary bands. However, H.O.S. have still managed to pen some tasty riffage and songs, even though it's all surely more or less recycled. There's evil atmosphere in some of the songs, there are some fast blasters, and balls to the wall anger throughout the platter, so it won't get too boring.
If the music is an all right duplicate of the 80's Thrash Metal, also soundwise this is quite "back in the day". The band sound pretty tight, and that's because they have played quite a lot of live shows. The vocalist Dado's (also rhythm guitar) evil voice reminds a lot of Kreator's Mille Petrozza, especially "Coma of Souls" (1990) times. However, he utilizes snarling much further than Mille. The vocals are totally love or hate affair. He sounds like a man who has been drinking too much radioactive water.
This is a good attempt in old school Thrash for sure. It does not reach the heights of legendary albums, but that's almost the unbreakable law nowadays! So if you want some Mille-ish vocals on good enough songs, why not give it a try!!
Punishment 18 Records, 2011 (P18R 033). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 01:24
2. Fallout 04:02
3. Annihilation Of Society 02:47
4. Road Madness 03:48
5. The Haunt 04:21
6. No More Traitors 03:36
7. The Last Will 04:03
8. Ready To Fight 03:02
9. Earthquake 03:57
10. We Are H.O.S.! 03:31
Total playing time: 34:31

Re-Release of live 1991 album from famous Heavy/Power/Thrash Metal band from New Jersey (U.S.A.) with four bonus-tracks.
Crook'd Records, 1991/2000 (cr0005)


Tracklist:
1.The Leaders? 05:07
2.King in Exile 04:26
3.On to Illiad 03:17
4.In the Mean Time 01:23
5.Oppinionate! 04:20
6.Rebel Without a Brain 04:20
7.A 01:26
8.Rape of Persephone 01:47
9.The Cross 05:09
10.Face the Fat Reality 03:41
11.I Too Eye 03:34
12.Aftermath of Betrayal 06:11
13.Nightstalker 06:14
Total playing time: 50:55

Bonus Track:
14.System Addict - His N Hers
15.Non Fiction - Love, Liking, Nothing
16.Hades - Saviorself
17.Dreams Of Venus - Book Of Lies

The fourth full-length studio album by French/Bulgarian Avant-garde Doom/Dark/Black/Electro/Industrial Metal band.
Dark visitations from syncopated, hypnotic, lysergic and erotic rites - musick and magick are intertwined and explored...
Aesthetic Death, 2016 (ADCD 034). Made in UK. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The First Amphetamine Kiss 1:58
2. Hallucinations 4:23
3. Разграждане 6:17
4. Гласът 4:45
5. Suicide Organ 5:49
6. Servants Of Fire 3:46
7. Darkest Day Of The Year 4:03
8. Faith's Black Orgasm 8:06
9. The Final Amphetamine Kiss 3:28
10. The Last Hallucination Of Christ 11:11
Total playing time: 53:48 min.


Samples: https://haikufuneral.bandcamp.com

Third full-length album by French Avant-garde Doom/Dark/Black/Electro/Industrial Metal band.
An innovative, exciting and twisted nightmare. Haiku Funeral generate an atmosphere of black, bleak, ironic paradox. Cold Industrial ambience meets Darkwave experimentation, liberally seasoned with Death/Doom and driven by the twin engines of pulsing, virtuoso bass and hoarse, snarling, savagely crazed voice. Horrifying imagery of death, madness and godless depravity, developing the musical themes to new levels of maturity and subversiveness. Whilst the listener is drawn in like a moth to a flame, by the appealing rhythms and textures of post-everything avant-garde, the darkest of messages is being whispered direct to their cortex, under the skin and echoing somewhere in the morbid depths of your soul. Such tender murder, indeed.
Pulsing, trippy, virtuoso bass and hoarse, snarling, savagely crazed voice.
A Blackened Metal hybrid with Ambient experimentation...
Aesthetic Death Records, 2012 (ADCD 025). Made in UK. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. The Nightmare Door 1:55
2. Blacklight Amniotic Erotica 4:13
3. Scorpion Ritual 3:00
4. Behemoth Rising 5:23
5. Raining Nightbirds 6:08
6. Flags Of A New Empire Burn 4:12
7. Death Poem 2:24
8. Heavy Breasted Innocence 4:24
9. Your Heart A Black Tunnel 5:51
10. Damnation 5:55
Total playing time: 43:25


Samples: https://haikufuneral.bandcamp.com

Debut EP from russian Thrash Metal band.
The first mini-album was created in the classic Thrash Metal style, influenced by the early Metallica, Slayer and Kreator. Powerful riffs blend harmoniously with the melodic solos, reproducing the atmosphere of American Thrash Metal of the early nineties.
A lyric tells the story of human vices and injustice in our world.
Overall, the album can attract the attention of both lovers of classic Heavy Metal, and fans of oldschool Thrash Metal, as well as giving no chance to relax for slam-loving fans!
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR066/CD). 
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro 02:12
2. Wicked Patterns 05:02
3. Army of Reproachers 04:08
4. Ruthless Game 03:33
5. The Time of Temptation 03:45
Total playing time: 18:44 min.

 

 

Debut EP from Russian Thrash Metal band.
The first mini-album was created in the classic Thrash Metal style, influenced by the early Metallica, Slayer and Kreator. Powerful riffs blend harmoniously with the melodic solos, reproducing the atmosphere of American Thrash Metal of the early nineties.
A lyric tells the story of human vices and injustice in our world.
Overall, the album can attract the attention of both lovers of classic Heavy Metal, and fans of oldschool Thrash Metal, as well as giving no chance to relax for slam-loving fans!
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR066/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro 02:12
2. Wicked Patterns 05:02
3. Army of Reproachers 04:08
4. Ruthless Game 03:33
5. The Time of Temptation 03:45
Total playing time: 18:44 min.

 

The second full-length album by the solo project of Judas Priest frontman, legendary British singer Rob Halford.
Rob Halford returned to the classic Heavy Metal style that he helped make famous on the focused "Resurrection", an album that garnered critical acclaim for its spectacular Metal focus. On the follow-up to this monumental release he continues down the same path, as his assembled backing band is quite possibly one of the best on the scene in the early '00s, and his vocals are as focused and exceptional as they have ever been.
Songs such as "Betrayal" and "Wrath of God" highlight "Crucible", an album where Rob's signature falsetto wail is distinct and picture-perfect, while bandmates Pat Lachman, Mike Chlasciak, Bobby Jarzombek and Ray Riendeau have seemingly topped their magnificent work on Halford's previous outing.
"Crucible" keeps things fresh, as Rob himself states that he dared not retread on themes abundant on "Resurrection"; as a result, this is yet another classic Metal album for the next generation!!
Metal-Is Records/Sanctuary Records, 2002 (MISCD020). Made in U.K. First press.


Tracklist:
Tracklist:
1. Park Manor (Instrumental) 01:11
2. Crucible 04:26
3. One Will 03:32
4. Betrayal 03:04
5. Handing Out Bullets 03:16
6. Hearts of Darkness 03:48
7. Crystal 04:37
8. Heretic 03:49
9. Golgotha 04:20
10. Wrath of God 03:11
11. Weaving Sorrow 03:28
12. Sun 03:48
13. Trail of Tears 05:56
Total playing time: 46:58 min.

The first re-release of the debut full-length studio album by British Heavy Metal band, side project of Rob Halford, vocalist of legendary Judas Priest.
Former Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford finally re-embraced his roots, formed a band simply called Halford, and recorded a tremendous album of pure Heavy Metal!
His three early-90s Fight releases were Metallic, unlike 1998s disastrous Two album, "Voyeurs", which was executive produced by Trent Reznor. Add to the musical shift Halford's new makeup-heavy image, and public admission of his homosexuality and longtime fans were surprised, to say the least.
Now, Halford brought out the leather and motorcycle and recruited guitarists Patrick Lachman and Mike Chlasciak, bassist Ray Riendeau, and drummer Bobby Jarzombek to start over. The presence of this new band and producer Roy Z obviously inspired Halford because "Resurrection" is a triumphant return to form. It's the real thing, none of that Rap-Metal, Alternative-Metal hybrid stuff. Halford stretches his voice out by utilizing everything from piercing falsetto wails to sinister, throaty rumbles. 
The album includes "The One You Love to Hate" song, featuring Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson. "Silent Screams" is a re-recorded song that was originally written by Halford's previous band, Two.
In September 2003, "Resurrection" was ranked number 54 on a list of "The Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums" by online magazine Metal-Rules.com. In 2005, "Resurrection" was ranked number 320 in Rock Hard Magazine's book "The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time".
Double 180 gram vinyl. 45 RPM.
Rob Halford Music Ltd./Metal-is Records/Century Media, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, 2000/2021 (19549792420). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Resurrection 3:52
2. Made In Hell 4:13
3. Locked And Loaded 3:19
Side B
1. Night Fall 3:40
2. Silent Screams 7:11
3. The One You Love To Hate 3:12
Running time: 25:28 min.

Side C
1. Cyber World 3:07
2. Slow Down 4:51
3. Twist 4:08
Side D
1. Temptation 3:32
2. Drive 4:30
3. Savior 2:57
Running time: 23:09 min.

Total playing time: 48:37 min.

The second album by American Horror Stoner/Punk Rock band.
Hallowmas is Boris Randall's (vocal) lifelong pursuit of blending aggressive music with a vision of horror. With the help of Damien Matthews (Necrophagia) on guitar, Johnny Coffin on bass and Drew Blood on drums, the band has begun their onslaught of terror in the fall of 2004 with the release of their debut album, "October Burning".
On their second release, Hallowmas returns with more dark, powerful Horror Punk sing-a-longs in the key of death. "The Road To Hallow’s Eve" is a seven-track mini-album blending traditional Hallowmas sounds with some new direction.
With their fear-charged CD, Hallowmas is sure to leave a scar for fans of the Misfits!
Coffin Records, 2005 (RSR – 0185). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Hanging Girl 3:56
2. Twins Of Evil 2:30
3. Planet X 2:58
4. Miss Devil Doll 3:36
5. When You're Blue 2:55
6. The Road To Hallow's Eve 1:38
7. Pagan's Night 2:12
Total playing time: 19:47 min.


Samples: https://hallowmas.bandcamp.com

The ninth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band.
After taking a creative break last year, Swedish Metallers HammeFfall are fully recharged and back with a vengeance. With "(r)Evolution", band takes things back to the roots in many ways, as the band once again worked with producer Fredrik Nordström, who helmed HammerFall's two milestone releases "Glory To The Brave" and "Legacy Of Kings" during the group's early years and thus played a major part in the development of HammerFall.
The music for "(r)Evolution" was recorded in March and April at guitarist Oscar Dronjak's Castle Black Studios. Singer Joacim Cans then went to the United States for vocal recordings, once again working with James Michael (Scorpions, Motley Crüe), who previously collaborated with HammerFall on "Infected". The album was mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström and Henrik Udd at Studio Fredman.
"(r)Evolution" represents yet another reunion of sorts for the band, who hired cover artist Andreas Marschall, the "father" of HammerFall's mascot Hector, to design the artwork for the new CD.
“(r)Evolution” is an uprising of old and represents a reset for the band that would stylistically fall somewhere between “Legacy Of Kings” and “Crimson Thunder”. The material is refreshed and catchy without being overdone and drab. The band’s decision to stick to what it is good at and what made the band famous was a sound decision. Of course, there will be certain fans of HammerFall that will never be satisfied unless a time machine is built to transport their physical beings to catch up with the late 90’s mentality. But not any reason to imagine how any longtime fans would be disappointed. HammerFall has given you exactly what you wanted – a return to passionate and glorious cheese so you must “Live Life Loud”!!
Nuclear Blast Records, 2014 (3047-2). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Hector's Hymn 5:54
2. (R)Evolution 4:25
3. Bushido 4:41
4. Live Life Loud 3:32
5. Ex Inferis 4:41
6. We Won't Back Down 4:19
7. Winter Is Coming 3:49
8. Origins 4:58
9. Tainted Metal 4:37
10. Evil Incarnate 4:36
11. Wildfire 4:05
Bonus Track:
12. Demonized 3:36
Total playing time: 53:20 min.

Special Mediabook Edition of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band.
The first album to feature David Wallin on drums.
In times when finest steel was no longer considered the crowning of our beloved genre, HammerFall came to the rescue and blew everyone away with melodic finesse and sincerity: longplays such as "Glory To The Brave" (1997) and "Renegade" (2000) quickly established the Swedes as pioneers of a modern version of classic 80s Metal – and they sure haven't slowed down any since!
"Built To Last" definitely boasts a programmatic title and brilliantly displays the strengths of the band. Highly melodic and swift anthems, aggressive lead guitars, choruses you'd kill your mother for and Joacim Cans` inimitable, steel-melting voice turn this oeuvre into one of the most consistent, exciting and passionate HammerFall ever recorded!
Special Edition contains Bonus DVD “Live At Masters Of Rock 15”, filmed live at the Masters Rock Festival, Rudolf Jelínek Distillery, Vizovice, Czech Republic, July 10th 2015.
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2016 (NPR 684 MB). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

CD
1. Bring It! 4:19
2. Hammer High 4:38
3. The Sacred Vow 4:12
4. Dethrone and Defy 5:11
5. Twilight Princess 5:05
6. Stormbreaker 4:52
7. Built To Last 3:53
8. The Star of Home 4:48
9. New Breed 5:03
10. Second To None 5:29
Running time: 47:36 min.

DVD
1. Hector's Hymn 7:14    
2. Any Means Necessary 3:41
3. Renegade 4:29
4. B.Y.H. 4:56
5. Blood Bound 4:46
6. Let The Hammer Fall 7:22
7. Live Life Loud 3:35
8. Guitar Solo: Pontus Norgren 1:08
9. 400 M Medley 6:08
10. Threshold 5:27
11. Last Man Standing 4:13
12. Hammerfall 8:01
13. Bushido 5:46
14. Hearts On Fire 6:00
Running time: 72:46 min.

Total playing time: 120:23 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band.
This album is a masterpiece of Power Metal, there is not much more to be said other than.
This album is the prototype of knighthood themed Power Metal. Hammerfall took the formulas of Savage Grace, Omen and Warlord, included a user-friendly softness without compromising with their artistic integrity. Everything is in place. The riffs are clean as white sheets, easy as spring winds, fast as adolescent fantasies and hyper melodic without being cheap or superficial. They don't surprise you with creative nuance, they ignite you with love for a long tested and admired way of getting the most out of simple Heavy Metal chords. Accessibility was not the goal of the composition, just the result, and this makes all the difference in the world. Every line and melody is heartfelt, every twist and turn matters in the context of greater things. Although the eighties shine through every pore of this album, it still sounds fresh, vital, new and exciting.
In 2019, Metal Hammer Magazine ranked the album as the 9th Best Power Metal Album of All Time.
Nuclear Blast Records GmbH, 1998 (NB 335-2 / 27361 63352). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Heeding The Call 4:30
2. Legacy Of Kings 4:13
3. Let The Hammer Fall 4:16
4. Dreamland 5:42
5. Remember Yesterday 5:05
6. At The End Of The Rainbow 4:05
7. Back To Back (Pretty Maids cover) 3:39
8. Stronger Than All 4:29
9. Warriors Of Faith 4:45
10. The Fallen One 4:23
Total playing time: 45:07 min.

The debut and only full-length studio album by Canadian Heavy Metal band.
Formerly known as Hanover Fist, Hanover is the brainchild of Frank Zirone and the first band in discography of legendary drummer Mike Terrána (Axel Rudi Pell, Haggard, Tony MacAlpine, Yngwie Malmsteen, Masterplan, Metalium, Rage, Squealer, Tarja Turunen, Theodore Ziras and more).
From the start, the album was released as self-titled album (“Hanover Fist”) in Canada only. And later same year, after band change name, it was re-released worldwide as “Hungry Eyes”, with the new cover artwork and one new track (instead two others, that was missed).
The Single "Metal Of The Night" appeared on the soundtrack of a 1984 movie called “The Wild Life”.
MCA Records, 1985 (MCA - 39037). Made in Canada. Used (cover/vinyl): EX+/EX+.

Tracklist:

Side One
1. Fits Ya Good 4:04
2. Hungry Eyes 3:40
3. The Maze 3:40
4. Looking For Love 4:04
5. Standing Six 4:10

Side Two
6. Fear No Evil 4:45
7. Metal Of The Night 5:59
8. Rock Bottom 4:29
9. High Speed Roller 4:19

Total playing time: 39:10 min.

Official re-release of the debut full-length album by the Australian Thrash Metal band.
Australian Thrashers Harlott putting a modern twist on staying true to the classic sound of Testament and Kreator and, in classic Slayer fashion, have managed to fire off an album containing a wide array of tracks that all sound different, yet keep coherence as an album.
"Origin" is a collection of new songs mixed with re-recordings of old demos. In other words, a valuable registry yielded from years and years on the Underground road – and that’s where the best stuff was made! As Dee Snider once said: "writing angry songs after you are successful, and have a house and a sports car in the driveway, is hard…". Musically, especially on the torpedoes "Heretic" and "Effortless Struggle", this band sounds like they have an angrier Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza singing over a relentless Thrash of Kreator brutality. The drums are so fast and precise that they sound like they were played by a robot… but there is a drummer called Dan, and he looks like a human… just listen to "Infernal Massacre" and you will see!
Opener "Origin" has an exceedingly powerful intro with windmill-inducing riff work that switches up between chaotic thrashings, and deadly, Iced Earth-esque passages, with equally-powerful screams. "Ballistic" is a much shorter track that manages to cram in many more musical ideas than the predecessor; at only just over 2 minutes long, it presents us with what feels (literally) the fastest drumming and guitar work on the record. To complement the expert musicianship, vicious guitar solos are spewed forth. "Export Life" deserves particular attention; not just because of the tight, intellectual (in Thrash Metal?!) songwriting and the thoughtful attention paid to chord and melody progressions, but the uncharacteristically elegant guitar solo. It begins, flies through and ends with an incredibly powerful Euro-Metal sound, which one would find in almost all Gothernberg Melodic Death bands. The final track, "Not Long for this World" stood out as absolute favorite, alternating between aggression-fuelled riffs and more organized, groove-ridden passages with many catchy, melodic fills. Andy demonstrates his best vocal ability here, able to balance a powerful, Heavy Metal approach, with raucous Thrash vocals, and deeper timbres that shift deliciously close to Death Metal.
"Origin" is a modern Thrash masterpiece which will most definitely slither its way into regular listening; right up there with Invocator and Toxic Holocaust. This is a solid effort that shows that all the years on the road paid off. This band has nowhere else to go but up!!!
Punishment 18 Records, 2013/2014 (P18R 074). Made in Italy.


Tracklist:
1. Origin 3:49
2. Effortless Struggle 3:17
3. Ballistic 2:06
4. Heretic 2:32
5. Export Life 4:42
6. Hierophobia 4:30
7. Kill 3:10
8. Infernal Massacre 2:42
9. Regression 4:22
10. Virus 2:58
11. Ultra Violence 1:31
12. Not Long For This World 4:10
Total playing time: 39:49


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