VINYL

Мелодия, 1987 (С60 26419 000). Made in USSR. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX. 

 
Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Living In The Past    3:16
2. Aqualung    6:32
3. Too Old To Rock'N'Roll, Too Young To Die    5:27
4. Locomotive Breath    4:20
5. Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day    4:26
6. Bungle In The Jungle    4:23

Side B:
7. Sweet Dream    3:58
8. Songs From The Wood    4:51
9. Witches Promise    3:46
10. Thick As A Brick    2:58
11. Minstrel In The Gallery    7:48
12. Life's A Long Song    3:05

Total playing time: 42:42 min.

First European re-release of the first full-length studio album by legendary Austrian Disco/Synth-Pop band.
Limited to 500 copies exclusive official re-edition with high sound quality!
Lastafroz Production, 1986/2016 (LSFZ RE001 LP). Made in Slovakia.


Trackllist:

Side A
1. Hello 4:16
2. Touch By Touch 3:50
3. Cheek To Cheek 3:49
4. Fire In The Night 4:13

Side B
5. Valerie 4:12
6. Night Of The Nights 4:33
7. Lost In Hong-Kong 3:03
8. Darling 3:38

Total playing time: 31:34 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
Packed with strong melodic hooks, "British Steel" is a deliberate commercial move, forsaking the complexity of the band's early work in favor of a robust, AC/DC-flavored groove. It's a convincing transformation, as Priest prove equally adept at opening up their arrangements to let the rhythms breathe.
The album is built around the classic singles "Breaking The Law" and "Living After Midnight", both big hits in the U.K., which openly posit Judas Priest as a party band for the first time. But "British Steel" is hardly a complete break from the band's past. There are still uptempo slices of Metallic mayhem bookending the album in "Rapid Fire" and "Steeler", plus effective moodier pieces in "Metal Gods" and the crawling menace of "The Rage", which features arguably the best Rob Halford vocal on the album.
"British Steel" is an important album that sealed Judas Priest's status as genre icons, and kick-started Heavy Metal's glory days of the 1980s. It went Top Five in the U.K. and became their first Top 40 album in the U.S., going Platinum in the process and paving the way for countless imitators and innovators alike.
180g-vinyl 'We Are Vinyl' series release contains download code.
Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited, 1980/2001/2017 (88985390951). Made in EU. Pressed in France. 


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Breaking The Law 2:35  
2. Rapid Fire 4:06  
3. Metal Gods 4:01  
4. Grinder 3:57  
5. United 3:34  

Side B
6. Living After Midnight 3:31  
7. You Don't Have To Be Old To Be Wise 5:04  
8. The Rage 4:45  
9. Steeler 4:29  

Total playing time: 36:02 min.

The second re-release of twelfth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
This album was Judas Priest's attempt to move into a heavier, more "Thrash Metal-like" sound, which was a departure from the less-well received sound of “Turbo” and “Ram It Down”.
Trying to right the ship, Priest jettisoned longtime producer Tom Allom and his tinny '80s sound, as well as the serviceable groove drumming of Dave Holland, and brought in veteran Metal producer Chris Tsangarides and onetime Racer X skinsman Scott Travis. Most importantly, though, Priest stopped trying to be a stadium act in the midst of hair Metal's heyday. All those changes come into sharp focus as soon as the title cut of "Painkiller" starts - Travis' thunderous percussive maelstrom lights an immediate fire under the bandmembers' asses; Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing tear through a crushing, diabolical riff; and Rob Halford starts shrieking like a wicked witch, giving perhaps the most malevolent-sounding performance of his career. It's a startling statement of musical purpose that arrived seemingly out of nowhere, heralding a comeback that rivals George Foreman's. Once the leanest, meanest, darkest Metal band on the planet, Priest were clearly giving up on the mainstream and instead embracing the Thrash and Speed Metal Underground they'd helped spawn. Spurred on by Travis' Jazz-trained double bass assault, "Painkiller" never once lets up, slowing down only for the elegant menace of the prog-tinged "A Touch of Evil", and without an unmemorable tune in the bunch.
That constant, balls-out intensity is a big reason why Metal's younger generation has come to consider "Painkiller" perhaps the ultimate Speed Metal album. Older Priest fans will likely complain that the lyrics are silly, and they won't be wrong - for all its fury, the title track is about the winged knight riding the monster motorcycle depicted on the front cover. Thus, "Painkiller" 's influence reaches further than many longtime fans might expect: traditional Power Metal bands wanting a harder edge adopted a good chunk of Painkiller's approach, yet its blend of chops and aggression also caught the ears of the emerging Extreme Metal movement, even inspiring a cover version of the title track on Death's final album, "The Sound Of Perseverance".
"Painkiller" secured Judas Priest's legacy with the next generation of Metal fans; it's the point where their contributions make the most sense to modern ears more attuned to Metal extremes (and more affectionate towards lyrical clichés). It isn't the most important of the Priest classics, but it is the fastest, the meanest, and, well, the most f***ing Metal album they ever released! Simultaneously a stunning revitalization and the last great album they would ever make!!
180g vinyl features innner sleeve with album artworks, lyrics and credits, as well as card for digital download of the album.
Columbia/Legacy/Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited, 1990/2017 (88985390921). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Painkiller 6:05
2. Hell Patrol 3:37
3. All Guns Blazing 3:55
4. Leather Rebel 3:34
5. Metal Meltdown 4:47

Side B
6. Night Crawler 5:45
7. Between The Hammer And The Anvil 4:49
8. A Touch Of Evil 5:50
9. Battle Hymn 0:57
10. One Shot At Glory 6:46

Total playing time: 46:05 min.

The fifth full-length studio album, also known as “Hell Bent For Leather”, by the legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
With its release, the album pushed Judas Priest towards a more commercial style; however, it still contained the dark lyrical themes of their previous albums. At about the same time, the band members adopted their now-famous "leather-and-studs" image. This is the first Judas Priest album where Glenn Tipton incorporated the guitar technique of tapping into his soloing style. This is also the final album for drummer Les Binks, who had joined the band in late 1977 for the recording of “Stained Class”; he is credited with helping develop the traditional Priest percussive sound.
“Killing Machine” was retitled “Hell Bent for Leather” for release in the United States, because the US branch of Columbia/CBS did not like the "murderous implications" of the album title and with "The Green Manalishi (With the Two-Pronged Crown)", an early Fleetwood Mac cover, being added to the recording.
180g vinyl. Issued with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and a mp3 download voucher.
Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd., 1978/2017 (88985390811). Made in France.


Tracklist:

Side A (OTHE SIDE)
1. Delivering The Goods 4:16
2. Rock Forever 3:19
3. Evening Star 4:04
4. Hell Bent For Leather 2:39
5. Take On The World 3:01

Side B (THIS SIDE)
6. Burnin' Up 4:00
7. The Green Manalishi (With The Two-Pronged Crown) 3:21
8. Killing Machine 3:02
9. Running Wild 2:57
10. Before The Dawn 3:21
11. Evil Fantasies 4:13

Total playing time: 38:13 min.

Second re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
Recorded on the island of Ibiza with multiple distractions, glorious sunshine, and extremely low cost alcohol, this album was regarded with mixed feelings because it was different from what people expected. The album was nearly all spontaneously written and performed in Ibiza - it was an experiment in the sense that before this we had already written the majority of the songs before going into the studio.
The album got Silver status in UK and Gold in USA.
Columbia, 1981/1991 (467829 1). Made in Holland. OIS. Used (cover/vinyl): EX/EX+.

Tracklist:

Side One
1. Heading Out To The Highway 3:44
2. Don't Go 3:17
3. Hot Rockin' 3:14
4. Turning Circles 3:39
5. Desert Plains 4:30

Side Two
6. Solar Angels 4:02
7. You Say Yes 3:25
8. All The Way 3:47
9. Troubleshooter 3:57
10. On The Run 3:41

Re-release the seventh full-length studio album by legedary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
Recorded on the island of Ibiza with multiple distractions, glorious sunshine, and extremely low cost alcohol, this album was regarded with mixed feelings because it was different from what people expected. The album was nearly all spontaneously written and performed in Ibiza - it was an experiment in the sense that before this we had already written the majority of the songs before going into the studio.
The album got Silver status in UK and Gold in USA.
180g vinyl. Issued with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and a mp3 download voucher.
Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd./Columbia, 1981/2017 (88985390851). Made in France.


Tracklist:

Side A (OTHE SIDE)
1. Heading Out To The Highway 3:45
2. Don't Go 3:17
3. Hot Rockin' 3:13
4. Turning Circles 3:40
5. Desert Plains 4:36

Side B (THIS SIDE)
6. Solar Angels 4:02
7. You Say Yes 3:30
8. All The Way 3:40
9. Troubleshooter 3:47
10. On The Run 3:42

Total playing time: 37:12 min.

Remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
Judas Priest rebounded from the shaky "Point Of Entry" with "Screaming For Vengeance", arguably the strongest album of their early-'80s commercial period. Having moved a bit too far into simplistic Hard Rock, "Screaming For Vengeance" found the band refocusing on Heavy Metal, and achieving a greater balance between commercialism and creativity. The results were catchy and accessible, yet harder-hitting, and without the awkwardly apparent calculation that informed the weakest moments of the album's two predecessors. Ultimately, "Screaming For Vengeance" hangs together better than even the undeniable landmark "British Steel", both thematically and musically.
The album was recorded at Ibiza Sound Studios, Ibiza, Spain and mixed at Beejay Recording Studios and Bayshore Recording Studios in Florida. It was first released on July 17, 1982.
Despite a one-album misstep in between, "Screaming For Vengeance" managed to capitalize on the commercial breakthrough of "British Steel", becoming the first Priest album to be certified double Platinum, and reaching the Top 20 in America and the U.K. alike. Along with "British Steel", it ranks as one of the best and most important mainstream Metal albums of the '80s!
The album reached #11 in the UK and #17 on Billboard 200 Pop Albums and made Judas Priest much more popular than they were after their “British Steel” album. It went Gold (RIAA) on October 29, 1982, Platinum on April 18, 1983 and Double Platinum on October 16, 2001, being their first album to achieve the two latter awards.
"Screaming For Vengeance" came 15th on IGN's 25 most influential Metal albums. It also came 10th on Metal-Rules.com's 100 Greatest Metal albums.
180g vinyl with printed inner sleeve. Includes MP3 download voucher.
Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited, 1982/2017 (88985390861). Made in Germany. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. The Hellion 0:41
2. Electric Eye 3:39
3. Riding On The Wind 3:07
4. Bloodstone 3:51
5. (Take These) Chains 3:07
6. Pain And Pleasure 4:17

Side B
7. Screaming For Vengeance 4:43
8. You've Got Another Thing Comin' 5:09
9. Fever 5:20
10. Devil's Child 4:48

Total playing time: 38:42 min.

Second re-release of the third full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
This is one of the very first Heavy Metal albums and, on its own, isn't the most well-known of the Judas Priest releases. While it was well-received by critics at the time, it did not have the exact same response as "Sad Wings Of Destiny" did before it. Even though it has its flaws, "Sin After Sin" made a major contribution to the development of Heavy Metal and remains an important stepping-stone in the evolution of the genre.
"Sin After Sin" was the band's first album with Columbia Records after their contract with Gull Records was terminated; as a consequence of which they lost all rights to their first two albums "Rocka Rolla" and "Sad Wings Of Destiny", as well as any other demo recordings made during that timeframe. This was the band's last album to feature their original "gothic cursive font" logo, though it was used on later Gull Records reissues of their earlier material.
The album features session drummer Simon Phillips, as the band had recently parted ways with drummer Alan Moore. The album includes a cover of Joan Baez's "Diamonds & Rust", a decision that was encouraged by producer Roger Glover.
It is the first of eleven consecutive Judas Priest albums to be certified Gold by the RIAA.
For fans that grew up with "Painkiller", "Screaming For Vengeance" or even "British Steel", "Sin After Sin" is tough album to appreciate. Even if the songs don’t all stand the test of time, their significance to the development of Heavy Metal cannot be overstated. In 1977, there wasn’t a band out there that questioned the definition of Heavy Metal music like Judas Priest, and the daring and experimental tracks on "Sin After Sin" are the proof!
CBS, 1977/1986 (CBS32005). OIS. Made in Holland. Used (cover/vinyl): EX+/NM-.
 

Tracklist:
1. Sinner 6:42
2. Diamonds And Rust 3:24
3. Starbreaker 4:50
4. Last Rose Of Summer 5:39

1. Let Us Prey 6:13
2. Call For The Priest / Raw Deal 5:58
3. Here Come The Tears 4:23
4. Dissident Aggressor 3:19

Total playing time: 40:28 min.

Re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
"Stained Class" is the only Judas Priest album to feature songwriting by all five members of the band. The alum showcased a more streamlined songwriting style while not compromising on the band's trademark Heavy Metal riffs. The production is crisper, clearer, and cleaner than any of their preceding albums. Following this album, the band broke its songwriting team down to Rob Halford, K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, with occasional contributions solely by Tipton.
Several years after its release, "Stained Class" was the subject of negative attention due to the infamous 1990 civil action brought against the band by the family of a teenager, James Vance, who entered into a suicide pact with his friend Ray Belknap after allegedly listening to "Better by You, Better Than Me" on December 23, 1985. Belknap succeeded in killing himself, and Vance was left critically injured after surviving a self-inflicted gunshot to the facial area. The suit alleged that Judas Priest recorded subliminal messages on the song that said "do it." The suit was eventually dismissed. The song was originally written and performed by the band Spooky Tooth.
In 2005, "Stained Class" was ranked number 307 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.
180g vinyl. Issued with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and a mp3 download voucher.
Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd./Columbia, 1978/2017 (88985390791). Made in France.


Tracklist:

Side A (OTHE SIDE)
1. Exciter 5:30
2. White Heat, Red Hot 4:30
3. Better By You, Better Than Me 3:22
4. Stained Class 5:20
5. Invader 4:00

Side B (THIS SIDE)
6. Saints In Hell 5:30
7. Savage 3:26
8. Beyond The Realms Of Death 6:55
9. Heroes End 5:05

Total playing time: 43:38 min.

30th Anniversary Edition first remastered re-release of the tenth full-length album by legendary British Heavy/Speed Metal band.
British Metal legends Judas Priest for a second time reissued "Turbo" album, originally released in 1986. Always believing that Metal should have no boundaries, Priest challenged themselves taking on board new technical inventions to create fresh ideas and push their sound forward. Searching for a way to retool their sound, Judas Priest attempted to accentuate their melodic side on "Turbo" by incorporating synthesizers and '80s Pop-Metal stylings ("Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days" sounds more like Poison, albeit with synths). The restrained songcraft sometimes pays dividends, especially on the PMRC-bashing "Private Property" and "Parental Guidance", and the synth-driven leadoff track "Turbo Lover", the latter of which is easily the best song on the record, and a successful reimagining of the Priest formula. The album features all the hallmarks of classic Judas Priest on tracks such as “Turbo Lover”, “Parental Guidance” and “Locked In”.
This album is an essential part of the Judas Priest catalogue. Originally recorded with the band's long term producer Tom Allom, this album marked a distinctive change in the band’s sound by the use of synthesized guitars but still keeping their classic Heavy Metal style that Judas Priest were synonymous with!
Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd./Columbia, 1986/2017 (88875183271). Made in France. 180 g vinyl.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Turbo Lover 5:33
2. Locked In 4:19
3. Private Proberty 4:29
4. Parental Guidance 3:26
5. Rock You All Around The World 3:36

Side 2
6. Out In The Cold 6:27
7. Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days 4:39
8. Hot For Love 4:11
9. Reckless 4:20

Total playing time: 41:00 min.

Special Edition re-release of the compilation album by legendary Russian Punk Rock band.
Album includes best tracks of Sektor Gaza, as well as never before released track "Вой На Луну" ("Howl To The Moon").
Limited Edition 180g Red Orange Marble Vinyl.
Warner Music Russia, 2016/2020 (5054197078057). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. 30 Лет
2. Вой На Луну
3. Колхозный Панк
4. Ява
5. Взял Вину На Себя
6. Пора Домой

Side 2
1. Туман
2. Life
3. Лирика
4. Твой Звонок
5. Возле Дома Твоего
6. Демобилизация

The second full-length studio album by legendary British Synth-Pop/New Wave singer.
The first single from this album, "Cambodia", was released in November 1981 and signalled a different sound from the Wilde camp, with an Electronic and Synth sound, different from the Rock sound of her first album. The songs were again written by Marty and Ricky Wilde, and produced by Ricky Wilde. The lyrics of the songs were similar to the first album: the second single, "View from a Bridge", and the album track "Wendy Sadd" seemed to be about suicide, "Chaos at the Airport" described a nightmare about flying and "Ego" was quite the opposite of a love song. "Can You Come Over" was recorded at the Wilde's home.
The album topped the charts in a host of European countries and reached number 8 in Australia, although it did not surpass the success of debut album.
RAK, 1982 (SRAK 548). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Ego 4:08    
2. Words Fell Down 3:29    
3. Action City 3:21    
4. View From A Bridge 3:30    
5. Just A Feeling 4:09    

Side 2
6. Chaos At The Airport    3:15    
7. Take Me Tonight 3:52    
8. Can You Come Over 3:32    
9. Wendy Sadd 3:47    
10. Cambodia - Reprise 7:12

Total playing time: 40:15 min.

Second re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
80's Black/Dark Metal classic featuring Andy LaRoque on guitar, Mickey Dee (Motörhead) on drums, and the King Diamond himself. Originally released in 1987, “Abigail” established King Diamond as its own entity apart from the Mercyful Fate sound and style. Widely recognized masterpiece, "Abigail" is also unquestionably one of Heavy Metal's greatest concept albums. This is the first concept solo-album by King Diamond.
A passion for dark-themed theatrics had always qualified the work of the man formerly known as Kim Bendix Petersen before this release, and yet his band's debut from two years prior had merely hinted at the conceptual ambitions yet to come. So turn out the houselights, draw the curtains, and listen closely as King Diamond's synthetically altered voice introduces us to the witch Abigail La'Fey (in an obvious tribute to Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan) through her "Funeral". Moments later, proper musical opener "Arrival" introduces the familiar Post-Metal, semi-Thrashing style over which Diamond will narrate his spine-tingling tale of horror, a tale which, in the process, conjures such career-topping compositions as the stunning "A Mansion in Darkness", the surprisingly clever "The Family Ghost", and the quite beautiful acoustics, orchestrations, and sound effects introducing "The 7th Day of July 1777". Ensuing highlights such as "The Possession", the title track, and the epic finale of "Black Horsemen" maintain the pattern of carefully structured lyrics, as they spell out in frightening detail Abigail's terrifying act of possession and demonic rebirth through the hapless leading couple's newborn child. By the time it's all screamed and done, it's safe to say Rosemary's Baby was no more gruesome!
Also of note, musically speaking, ace future Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee matches incredible versatility and envious power for a command performance here, and one can noticeably hear guitarist Andy LaRocque nudging Diamond's erstwhile Mercyful Fate cohort Michael Denner out of the dual lead guitar equation with his inspired leads (he would soon assume an unchallenged position at the feet of the King's throne). As for the master of dark ceremonies himself, King Diamond, too, takes a quantum leap by subjecting his trademark falsettos to layer upon layer of multi-tracked harmonies, transforming what was previously an acquired taste for some into an overpowering and irresistible self-contained chorus sent straight from the pits of hell. Thanks to all of this, the combined quality of the words and music to be found on "Abigail" make it an exercise in Goth Metal storytelling that remains quite simply nonpareil - among the living, at least.
“Abigail” has a legendary reputation. Visionary, revolutionary, beyond its time, the song is a field of magic powers from every member of the band. Everything is perfected, crafted with the most subtle work. With some god-like drumming and guitar playing with the addition of The King's amazing voice this is a must have for any Metal fan and any fan of complex and theatrical music! King Diamond amazed us with many new and great releases after this album, but no one reached the amount of talent and perfection that can be found in "Abigail"!!
Re-edition features three bonus tracks. 180 gram gatefold vinyl.
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records GmbH Germany, 1987/2013 (RRCAR 8788-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

LP 1

Side A
1. Funeral 
2. Arrival
3. A Mansion In Darkness

Side B
4. The Family Ghost
5. The 7thday Of July 1777
6. Omens

LP 2

Side A
1. The Possession
2. Abigail
3. Black Horsemen
4. Shrine

Side B
5. A Mansion In Darkness (Rough Mix)
6. The Family Ghost (Rough Mix)
7. The Possession (Rough Mix)

The first compilation mini-album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
The album contains five tracks and an outro, including some rare tracks and B-sides of 12'' singles. "The Lake" ranks as probably the rarest of all King Diamond's tracks. Until this release, it was only available on the limited edition "Halloween" Picture Disc, which quicklly came and disappeared in September '86.
King Diamond adds: “These are not remasters. These are the albums as they were originally done in the old days from the original production masters. They retain all the original dynamics that were captured at the time. It’s very exciting to present these to fans as they were originally released”.
The album cover featured King Diamond with face paint that resembled KISS bassist Gene Simmons' "Demon". Simmons claimed that King's face paint was copyright infringement and sued him. The lawsuit was eventually dropped when King changed his design.
180g Black Vinyl includes download card.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1988/2020 (3984-15680-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Halloween (previously released on "Fatal Portrait", 1986) 04:14
2. Them (previously released on "Them", 1988) 01:58
3. No Presents for Christmas (previously released as A-Side of "No Presents For Christmas" 12" Single, 1985) 04:21

Side B
4. Shrine (previously released as the B-side of "The Family Ghost" 12" Single, 1987) 04:23
5. The Lake (previously released as a B-side of "Halloween" Picture Disc Single, 1986) 04:13
6. Phone Call (previously released as bonus track on CD versions of "Them", 1988) 01:38
 
Total playing time: 20:47 min.

Second re-release of the third full-length album by the legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
Following the incredible success of his second solo album, and first conceptual undertaking, "Abigail", King Diamond set to work almost immediately on his next extravagant adventure in gothic storytelling with "Them." This time, he inserts himself among the story's characters, which also includes his mother, little sister, a haunted house, and, more unexpectedly, a batty old grandmother whose return from a long stay at the insane asylum (famously announced by "Welcome Home" 's borderline hilarious opening shrieks of "Grandmaaaa!!!") precipitates the supernatural acts of possession, murder, and madness that move this tale forward.
It is the first of two fictional concept albums, the second of these being "Conspiracy".
Also worth noting are the new musical players who had joined the King Diamond band on this outing. After all, the replacement of guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen by Pete Blakk and Hal Patino, respectively, signaled the King's final break with his former band, Mercyful Fate. Tellingly, other than upping the overall camp factor just so, this development had no discernible effect on "Them" 's musical vision as compared to "Abigail", thereby confirming said vision as stemming from King Diamond himself.
Co-songwriter Andy LaRocque once again delivers distinctive, semi-Thrash riffs, majestic harmonies, and searing, inventive solo passages to standout moments like "The Invisible Guests", "Tea", and "Twilight Symphony", but it's small nuances such as the acoustic break in "A Broken Spell" and the oppressive synthesized clavichords heard on "The Accusation Chair" that lend "Them" 's story its satisfyingly complex personality. What's more, overly theatrical numbers like "Mother's Getting Weaker" and "Bye, Bye Missy" take a little more license with their arrangements when incorporating the key words, plot themes, and even distinct character voices necessary to advancing the story line, but usually do so with very little detriment to the musical flow, which is occasionally embellished further by short interludes such as the title cut's symphonic instrumental interlude, and the opening and closing vignettes, "Out from the Asylum" and "Coming Home". As for King Diamond, he takes full advantage of the story's various points of view to try on any number of vocal guises, but overall, he's employing spiraling vocal chorales built upon layers of his instantly recognizable shrill falsettos far more frequently than his lower-register growling style. Ultimately, pundits generally found "Them" just slightly lacking in the face of "Abigail" 's rarely challenged excellence, but consumers ultimately disagreed, buying more copies of "Them" that any other King Diamond album before or after. "Them" has sold over 200,000 copies in North America alone.
Re-edition features three bonus tracks. 180 gram vinyl.
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records GmbH Germany, 1988/2013 (RRCAR 8785-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Out From The Asylum
2. Welcome Home 
3. The Invisible Guest
4. Tea
5. Mother`s Getting Weaker
6. Bye, Bye Missy
7. A Broken Spell

Side B
8. The Accusation Chair 
9. "Them"
10. Twilight Symphony
11. Coming Home
Bonus Tracks
12. Phone Call
13. The Invisible Guest (Rehearsal)
14. Bye, Bye Missy (Rehearsal)

First re-release on Picture Disc of the third full-length studio album by the legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
Following the incredible success of his second solo album, and first conceptual undertaking, "Abigail", King Diamond set to work almost immediately on his next extravagant adventure in gothic storytelling with "Them." This time, he inserts himself among the story's characters, which also includes his mother, little sister, a haunted house, and, more unexpectedly, a batty old grandmother whose return from a long stay at the insane asylum (famously announced by "Welcome Home" 's borderline hilarious opening shrieks of "Grandmaaaa!!!") precipitates the supernatural acts of possession, murder, and madness that move this tale forward.
It is the first of two fictional concept albums, the second of these being "Conspiracy".
Also worth noting are the new musical players who had joined the King Diamond band on this outing. After all, the replacement of guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen by Pete Blakk and Hal Patino, respectively, signaled the King's final break with his former band, Mercyful Fate. Tellingly, other than upping the overall camp factor just so, this development had no discernible effect on "Them" 's musical vision as compared to "Abigail", thereby confirming said vision as stemming from King Diamond himself.
Co-songwriter Andy LaRocque once again delivers distinctive, semi-Thrash riffs, majestic harmonies, and searing, inventive solo passages to standout moments like "The Invisible Guests", "Tea", and "Twilight Symphony", but it's small nuances such as the acoustic break in "A Broken Spell" and the oppressive synthesized clavichords heard on "The Accusation Chair" that lend "Them" 's story its satisfyingly complex personality. What's more, overly theatrical numbers like "Mother's Getting Weaker" and "Bye, Bye Missy" take a little more license with their arrangements when incorporating the key words, plot themes, and even distinct character voices necessary to advancing the story line, but usually do so with very little detriment to the musical flow, which is occasionally embellished further by short interludes such as the title cut's symphonic instrumental interlude, and the opening and closing vignettes, "Out from the Asylum" and "Coming Home". As for King Diamond, he takes full advantage of the story's various points of view to try on any number of vocal guises, but overall, he's employing spiraling vocal chorales built upon layers of his instantly recognizable shrill falsettos far more frequently than his lower-register growling style. Ultimately, pundits generally found "Them" just slightly lacking in the face of "Abigail" 's rarely challenged excellence, but consumers ultimately disagreed, buying more copies of "Them" that any other King Diamond album before or after. "Them" has sold over 200,000 copies in North America alone.
Strictly limited to 2000 copies Collector’s Edition 180 gram Picture Disc.
Metal Blade Records, 1988/2018 (3984-25056-1). Made in USA.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Out From the Asylum 1:45
2. Welcome Home 4:36
3. The Invisible Guests 5:05
4. Tea 5:15
5. Mother's Getting Weaker 4:02

Side B
6. Bye, Bye, Missy 5:09
7. A Broken Spell 4:08
8. The Accusation Chair 4:21
9. Them 1:57
10. Twilight Symphony 4:09
11. Coming Home 1:12

Total playing time: 41:39 min.

Second full-length album by the legendary American Hard Rock band.
Kingdom Come was despised as merely a Led Zeppelin clone when they came to the scene in 1988. The similarity in their sound and Wolf's voice are the main reason of this accusation. And this sophomore follow-up to Kingdom Come's commercially successful but critically abused debut was a little surprising. "In Your Face" answered the doubt of whether Kingdom Come has the guts to reinvent their style or not. Out of ten tracks that were mainly written by Lenny Wolf, couple of tracks still can't escape the shadows of Zeppelin such as "The Wind" or "Highway 6", but the band began to show a positive improvement.
The opening, "Do You Like It?" puts Wolf's commanding vocal on top of Stag/Steier killer licks. This song has a memorable lines and there's not a single song on this album that can top this. The second best song is "Gotta Go (Can't Wage A War)", a midtempo blasting track with catchy hooks. "Stargazer" is another up-tempo epic with a superb Verse/Chorus combo. James Kottak, whom later joined Scorpions, is behind the drum kit and he provided a dynamic beat to the band, from the Blues-based slowtempo of "Just Like A Wild Rose" to the classic Rock heavily-influenced "Overrated". If you like ballads, "Who Do You Love" and "Mean Dirty Joe" are worth checking.
The non-typical late 80s Hard Rock style can be a fresh breathe. Wolf's vocal is unmistakably awesome, the rhythm section is exceptionally tight, and the production is also very good. For fans of Led Zeppelin, Dio, and traditional Heavy Rock, "In Your Face" is a brilliant!!
PolyGram Records, Inc./Polydor, 1989 ‎(839 192-1). Made in England. First press. Used: very good.
 

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Do You Like It 3:39
2. Who Do You Love 4:13
3. The Wind 5:00
4. Gotta Go (Can't Wage A War) 4:25
5. Highway 6 5:51

Side 2
6. Perfect 'O' 3:46
7. Just Like A Wild Rose 4:31
8. Overrated 4:03
9. Mean Dirty Joe 4:08
10. Stargazer 5:16

Total playing time: 44:36
 

Samples: https://www.last.fm

40th Anniversary re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
Much of the material on the album was written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as members of their pre-KISS band Wicked Lester. With the exception of "Kissin' Time", all of the material for "Kiss" was written before the band entered the studio. Some of the songs were written during Wicked Lester's brief existence, while "Firehouse" was written by Paul Stanley, when he was attending the High School of Music & Art in New York City.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
Despite the band's promoting and touring, "Kiss" sold approximately 75 000 copies after its initial release without the presence of a hit single. It was certified Gold on June 8, 1977, having shipped 500 000 copies. The album was re-released in 1997 (along with most of KISS' earlier albums) in a remastered version.
Gene Simmons has said that the 1974 self-titled is his favorite KISS album.
Remastered re-release comes on heavyweight 180g vinyl with MP3 download voucher.
Casablanca Records/Mercury Records/The Island Def Jam Music Group, A Universal Music Company, 1974/2014 (0602537658244). Made in EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Strutter 3:10
2. Nothin' To Lose 3:26
3. Firehouse 3:18
4. Cold Gin 4:21
5. Let Me Know 2:58

Side Two
1. Kissin' Time 3:52
2. Deuce 3:05
3. Love Theme From Kiss 2:24
4. 100,000 Years 3:22
5. Black Diamond 5:11

Total playing time: 35:07 min.

The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Thrash Metal band.
There aren‘t many bands with a history as long and eventful as Kreator‘s, who fascinatingly succeed in exploring new horizons while challenging and reinventing themselves time and again – as is perfectly illustrated by their new record "Gods Of Violence". With this 14th studio album of their impressive career, the Thrashers from Essen have created a work of art of utmost vigor, drawing its unfailing power from the pounding heart of one of the greatest, most versatile Metal bands of all time. Over the years, Kreator have sold more than two million albums worldwide and have played countless shows all around the globe.
Without a doubt, one of the greatest works of the band and in Metal music in general!!
180 g double Black vinyl in gatefold cover includes printed inner sleeves with lyrics.
Nuclear Blast Records, 2017 (NB 3725-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Apocalypticon 1:07
2. World War Now 4:28
3. Satan Is Real 4:38
4. Totalitarian Terror 4:47

Side B
1. Gods Of Violence 5:52
2. Army Of Storms 5:10

Side C
1. Hail To The Hordes 4:03
2. Lion With Eagle Wings 5:22
3. Fallen Brother 4:39

Side D
1. Side By Side 4:21
2. Death Becomes My Light 7:26

Total playing time: 51:53 min.