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The tenth full-length studio album by German Heavy Metal/Hard Rock band.
The tenth album by the hand of these Germans guarantees for something special. From rather Extreme and Dark in the early years of "Allegro Barbaro" and "Love Is All You Need", over crazy circusclowns on "Samurai", "Riders On The Storm" and "Licht", to a mature combination of both on "Moral & Wahnsinn" and "Tief. Tiefer"… What does the arrival of the Red Rider bring along?
So, on their tenth studio album and their twenty-second anniversary, “Die Reiter” take us on some sort of trip throughout the realm of Extreme Metal. Obviously, all these styles are but short fragments, as the true fans expect some real “Reitermania” in each song. This comes in the shape of a blend of Melodic Death Metal and hard Nu-Metal, with an obligatory wink to Rammstein every once in a while. "Hört Mich An" is a good example of this style. In strophes, the pace is high and the tone is hard, while on choruses and intermezzos, the pace somewhat drops in service of a more tranquil and epic atmosphere. Singer Fuchs’s vocals vary from epic and tormented over angry grunting up to cheerfully inciting, but always fizzing with energy. Clean piano is largely replaced by orchestral keyboards, but fortunately they are still present on songs such as "Franz Weiss" and "Ich Nehm Dir Deine Welt".
All in all, this is a typical Reiter-album, which is always a guarantee for some fooleries here and there. The funny little xylophone on "Hört Mich An", ludicrous alien choirs reminding of Devin Townsend Project’s "March Of The Poozers" on "The Great Experience Of Ecstacy", "Die Freiheit Ist Eine Pflicht" and "Ich Nehm Dir Deine Welt", hyperfast or estranging, distorted piano solos…
Lyrically, we can be brief: The Red Rider finally brings doom and apocalypse over the world, so abandon ship!
At the same time, "Der Rote Reiter" is a very mature album. Guitarplay and composition are the best we’ve heard from Die Apokalyptischen Reiter so far. "Folgt Uns" and especially "Herz In Flammen" are in many respects absolute and varied pearls. Catchy, hard, balanced, melancholic, innovative… On their tenth album, Die Reiter offer the best of their genre, with a little treat for anyone as long as it can be heavy and inspiring. You can’t really do any wrong by buying this album!!
Strictly Limited to 300 copies Clear Vinyl in Gatefold cover.
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2017 (NB 3914-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

LP 1

Seite A
1. Wir Sind Zurück 3:57 
2. Der Rote Reiter 4:51 
3. Auf Und Nieder 2:56

Seite B
4. Folgt Uns 3:56 
5. Hört Mich An 4:33 
6. The Great Experience Of Ecstasy 3:38

LP 2

Seite C
1. Franz Weiß 3:30 
2. Die Freiheit Ist Eine Pflicht 3:28 
3. Herz In Flammen 4:54 
4. Brüder Auf Leben Und Tod 3:56

Seite D
5. Ich Bin Weg 3:51 
6. Ich Nehm Dir Deine Welt 6:08 
7. Ich Werd Bleiben 4:49 
Ich Nehm Dir Deine Welt

Total playing time: 54:27 min.

The ninth full-length album by German Heavy Metal/Hard Rock band.
"Tief, Tiefer" is more melodic and a little less heavy in comparison to their previous albums, but it's works really well for the band and showcases their clever musicianship and adaptable skills.
The album gets a really good kick-off with the opening track, “Freiheit, Gleichheit, Brüderlichkeit”. Guitarist, Ady, produces solid, heavy riffs which, combined with banging drums by Sir G and dirty groove bass work by Volk-Man, makes the song complete. It’s an incredibly catchy track that instantly hooks new and old fans and strongly persuades them to continue listening to the rest of the album. The raucous vocals from Fuchs adapt and change, displaying a heavy side before switching to a softer choral melody. The album rolls into the second track, “Wir” – another headbanging masterpiece! Fuchs’ vocals are again heavier, seemingly influenced by Death Metal whereas the keyboards and symphonies are shaped more by the Symphonic Black Metal genre. The song is structured and well-accompanied by catchy guitar riffs, whilst the drums follow a more Rock styled beat which, when added to the different style given through the vocals, creates another great song.
“Wo Es Dich Gibt” leads with a beautiful introduction performed by Dr. Pest, his soft vocal style accompanied by a strong, catchy riff-laden guitar, which leave you banging your head to this groove-ridden song. Similarly, “Ein Leichtes Mädchen” and “Es Wird Nacht” take softer approaches in regards to vocals; however, it displays the bands Rock influence which is then overlaid with melodies from keyboards and guitar. “Ein Vöglein” offers us a softer side of Die Apokalyptischen Reiter. Accompanied only by the piano, Fachs’ incredible heartfelt vocals reveal his true capabilities and talent. On the other hand, tracks such as “Was Bleibt Bin Ich” and “Die Wahrheit” are the diverse and polar opposites, drawing straight from Rock influences, with vocals ranging from Hardcore edge, being rather distorted and then cleanly sung. The guitar sounds more technical throughout these songs and dispenses deep grooves and fast up-beat riffs. However, the use of keyboards during “2 Teuful”, to create a small melody section, adds further diversity to their style and this album shows how combining a number of genres can really work well together. “Die Welt Ist Tief” is an interesting track and offers brilliant riffs where you can head-bang to your heart’s content – or if you’re more inclined, to generally just go nuts inside the moshpit. Then again, the melodies and riffs created by the guitar sound are not dissimilar to System Of A Down.
Overall, "Tief Tiefer" offers us plenty on the spectrum of musical styles, ranging from Classical to Rock, to Symphonic Black and Death Metal, and that, combined with powerful vocals and catchy riffs make this album seem somewhat “anthemic”! This album is still a great addition to the bands discography as well as the fans collection!!
Nuclear Blast GmbH/Cargo Records Germany GmbH, 2014 (NBCLP 3226-1). Made in Germany. First press. 180g gatefold black vinyl.


Tracklist:

LP 1

Side A
1. Freiheit Gleichheit Brüderlichkeit 3:28 
2. Wir 3:12 
3. Wo Es Dich Gibt 4:01 
4. Was Bleibt Bin Ich 3:50 
5. Ein Leichtes Mädchen 3:59

Side B
6. Ein Vöglein 2:05 
7. Es Wird Nacht 4:01 
8. Die Wahrheit 3:17 
9. 2 Teufel 3:46 
10. Die Welt Ist Tief 3:33 
11. So Fern 3:09

LP 2

Side C
1. Die Zeit 3:54 
2. Der Weg 4:20 
3. Friede Sei Mit Dir 3:00 
4. Flieg, Mein Herz 3:19 
5. Das Paradies 4:38

Side D
6. Die Leidenschaft 3:48 
7. Auf Die Liebe 3:14 
8. Der Wahnsinn 4:52 
9. Terra Nol 5:49

Total playing time: 75:15 min.

For the first time officially on vinyl, remastered release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Originally released on CD in 1996, it was the last studio album to feature original drummer Vinny Appice. Also, this was the last Dio's record with Tracy G on guitar, quite an unpopular axeman because during his tenure the band had a penchant for that 'modern Metal' sound that many Dio fans rejected and still reject.
The nineties were a challenging time for almost any established Heavy Rock and Metal band and from the evidence served up by their 1994 album "Strange Highways" and its follow up some two years later, "Angry Machines", not even Rock royalty were immune. "Angry Machines" was the least of Dio’s commercially successful albums, with sales estimated at 36 000 only. 
"Angry Machines" was very clearly a lesson learned for Dio. This was the first and last time he tried to 'get with' the times. A few years after this album, Dio would have a great comeback. He'd go back to his high fantasy roots, but at the same time change the band's sound and style, so it didn't seem like he was merely trying to rehash the past. He'd bring back old faces that had fresh ideas. Meanwhile, "Angry Machines" isn't an album so bad that it deserves to be skipped over. There are smatterings of unique moments. Just know what you're getting into when you listen to it. After all, if we ignore the lessons of the past, we'd be doomed to repeat them in the future!
In 2019, "Angry Machines" was remastered.
Niji Entertainment Group/BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, 1996/2020 (BMGCAT387LP). Made in EU. Pressed in Czech. First press.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Institutional Man 5:08
2. Don't Tell The Kids 4:19
3. Black 3:11
4. Hunter Of The Heart 4:13
5. Stay Out Of My Mind 7:11

Side 2
6. Big Sister 5:36
7. Double Monday 2:56
8. Golden Rules 4:54
9. Dying In America 4:38
10. This Is Your Live 3:25
Total playing time: 45:10 min.

First re-release of the second live album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
“Evil Or Divine - Live In New York City” is a live album recorded at Roseland Theater in New York City, USA on December 13, 2002 and released by Spitfire Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment) on CD in 2003 for USA and in 2005 for Europe.
One of the advantages that Ronnie Dio had on this tour over previous ones is that he had the most technically and musically proficient set of musicians behind him ever. Bassist Jimmy Bain holds the bottom of the arrangement strongly, as he has consistently done since he and Dio began their collaboration in Rainbow. Drummer Simon Wright puts on a hell of a technical display during his allotted solo time, making one wonder how he managed to keep those insanely simple beats when in AC/DC without having a breakdown. Scott Warren proves apt to the task of playing all keyboard parts previously handled by the likes of Jens Johansen and Claude Schnell. But the true technical wizard of the bunch proves to be Doug Aldrich, whose interpretations of the various solos coined by Dio’s previous collaborators is rivalled only by his amazingly varied display during his own solo sections, hitting upon such contrasting styles as Classical, Rock, Jazz, and Blues.
This collection of live recordings is the document of this tour, and it features the grand wizard of darkness in fine performing form, covering all the well-known anthems, like "Holy Diver" and "Heaven and Hell", and throwing in some choice new tunes for a balance of old and new.
Dio fans will enjoy having this as a Diamond Souvenir!
Deluxe Collector's Edition comes with newly 2019 remastered sound on 3x 180g vinyls, in newly created trifold cover, and with album-sized lenticular 3D art piece.
Niji Entertainment Group/BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, 2003/2021 (BMGCAT538629660). Made in Germany. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Killing The Dragon 5:35
2. Egypt (The Chains Are On) 8:30
3. Push 4:16
Side B
4. Drum Solo 4:23
5. Stand Up And Shout 10:09
6. Rock And Roll 5:17
7. Don`t Talk To Strangers 5:54
Running time: 44:04 min.

Side C
8. Man On The Silver Mountain 2:52
9. Guitar Solo 9:06
10. Long Live Rock `N`roll 4:23
11. Lord Of The Last Day 4:25
Side D
12. Fever Dreams 4:51
13. Holy Diver 5:12
14. Heaven And Hell 7:04
Running time: 37:53 min.

Side E
15. The Last In Line 7:13
16. Rainbow In The Dark 6:15
17. We Rock 5:33
Side F
18. This Is Your Life (Studio Version) 3:28
19. Fever Dreams (Studio Version) 4:31
20. Push (Studio Version) 4:09
21. The Eyes (Studio Version) 6:29
Running time: 37:38 min.

Total playing time: 119:35 min.

The first live album by legendary American Heavy Metal singer and his band.
The live songs were recorded with guitarist Vivian Campbell during the first leg of the Sacred Heart Tour. Craig Goldy replaced Campbell in mid-tour, and the band wanted something to represent the new line-up, so they recorded in studio the song "Time to Burn" with him, which was added to this album.
"Time to Burn" is a only studio track (the first recording with Craig Goldie on guitar) - the rest tracks are live, recorded at the Sports Arena in San Diego, CA., December 6th, 1985.
Vertigo Records/Phonogram International B.V., 1986 (830 078-2). Made in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of Rock And Roll (Live) 3:24
2. Rainbow In The Dark (Live) 6:10
3. Sacred Heart (Live) 6:10

Side Two
4. Time To Burn 4:24
5. Rock 'n' Roll Children (Medley: Long Live Rock 'n' Roll / Man On The Silver Mountain) (Live) 9:38
6. We Rock (Live) 4:34

Total playing time: 34:20 min.

Remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Originally released in 2002 through Spitfire Records on CD only, produced by frontman Ronnie James Dio, "Killing The Dragon" is a stronger effort than some of Dio's more recent offerings. Musically, this album reminds most of a cross between "Sacred Heart" and "Dream Evil", and holds up fairly well in comparison too. To Dio's credit, he has given up trying to modernize his sound by adopting a darker approach that resulted in a career low point in the shape of 1996's "Angry Machines" effort.
"Killing The Dragon" introduces guitarist Doug Aldrich to the band. He had previously performed with Burning Rain and subsequently went on to join the band Whitesnake. Previous guitarist, Craig Goldy, co-wrote some songs before leaving the band. He returned for 2004's "Master Of The Moon". New guitarist Doug Aldrich shines throughout the album. His style and sound is not that much different from Craig Goldy or Vivian Campbell. And it's nice to see ex Rainbow bassist Jimmy Bain providing a strong backbone with ex AC/DC drummer Simon Wright's steady power drumming. It is their final album with bassist Jimmy Bain. As for Dio, he can still carry a tune. Sure, he's older, but you wouldn't know if unless someone told you otherwise. Dio has as much energy, drive and determination now as he did 30 years ago.
Dio stated that the "dragon" of the album title refers to technology. He expressed concern with it threatening society in the future. Dio elaborated that the title track refers to "those who perpetrate injustices and what the world is doing to stop them. In fantasy tales, dragons were notorious for stealing children and feeding them to their babies. During the first part of the song, I sing 'Someone has taken a child.' The second part is about a cruel feudal lord. The third part is about 'electronic serfdom'". He also expressed belief that the computer has become a god in modern society. "It is a small god with an electrical heart (...) It is time to rebel against it".
On this album, Ronnie James Dio proves again, what he’s capable of!
The album was remastered in 2019 and first time reissued on vinyl in 2020 with updated album art.
A must-have album for all fans of Dio, or Heavy Metal in general!!
Niji Entertainment Group/BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, 2002/2020 (BMGCAT388LP). Made in EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Killing The Dragon 4:25
2. Along Comes A Spider 3:32
3. Scream 5:02
4. Better In The Dark 3:41
5. Rock & Roll 6:11

Side B
1. Push 4:08
2. Guilty 4:25
3. Throw Away Children 5:35
4. Before The Fall 3:47
5. Cold Feet 4:11

Total playing time: 44:57 min.

Remastered re-release of the tenth and the final full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Unlike many in the ageing Metal community, Ronnie James Dio still possesses the same powerful voice that fueled the genre through its late '70s and '80s heydays, and the reigning dark prince of Elfdom and two-time Black Sabbath frontman is still capable of writing killer songs.
"Master Of The Moon" resembles earlier works like "Last In Line" and "Sacred Heart" in its ability to buffer those one or two great tracks with seven or eight forgettable ones. 
The album marks the return of guitarist Craig Goldy (ex- Guiffria), who also performed on Dio's "Dream Evil" (1987) and "Magica" (2000). Together with Craig Goldie, drummer Simon Wright (ex- AC/DC), keyboardist Scott Warren and bassist Jeff Pilson (War & Peace, ex- Dokken), Ronnie James Dio recorded an album which will surely please the die-hard Dio fans. Ten tracks, all mid-tempo but heavy, under an excellent production and a familiar voice that hasn't changed a bit and keeps on delivering evil dreams. All tracks are lyrically surrounded by that same mysterious mist R.J.D. likes using so much.
Though the album was recorded with bass guitar player Jeff Pilson, Rudy Sarzo (Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Quiet Riot, Queensrÿche, etc.) was called in for Dio's touring line-up.
One song, "Death by Love", was partly written by former "Magica" touring bassist Chuck Garric. There are no writing credits provided on the album's liner notes.
In 2019, "Master Of The Moon" was remastered, and for the first time re-released on vinyl in 2020.
"Master Of The Moon" is a very good album and highly recommended to all fans of Dio as well as all Heavy Metal worshippers!
Niji Entertainment Group/BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, 2004/2020 (BMGCAT390LP). Made in EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. One More for the Road 03:18
2. Master of the Moon 04:19
3. The End of the World 04:44
4. Shivers 04:21
5. The Eyes 06:28

Side 2
1. The Man Who Would Be King 05:02
2. Living the Lie 04:26
3. I Am 05:02
4. Death by Love 04:35
5. In Dreams 04:26

Total playing time: 46:11 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Keeping the same line-up, Dio didn't waste much time, releasing on August 15, 1985 the highly anticipated third album. Even if this new release followed the same musical and lyrical formula of the previous albums, this record is somehow trapped in Ronnie's indecision about "Sacred Heart"'s overall musical direction. If songs like "King of Rock and Roll" or "Sacred Heart" somewhat keep the original "Holy Diver" soul, firmly based on strong stylish riffs and a classic Hard Rock rhythm section, that always avoid overacting performances, tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Children" or "Hungry for Heaven" are clearly more mainstream compositions, deliberately made to please the vastest audiences that could push "Sacred Heart" into the always commercially tempting US billboard.
Even with different musical approaches, "King of Rock and Roll", "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and the extremely catchy "Hungry for Heaven" are all great songs that largely please Dio's demanding fan base.
This was the last Dio album to include guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join several other bands, most notably Def Leppard, Riverdogs, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.
The top level musical performances from this now legendary line-up, with honorable mentions to Vivian Campbell's inspired guitar work and Ronnie James Dio's always amazing vocal performance, also give that extra push to place "Sacred Heart" among Dio's most respectable releases.
Album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200. It is one of Dio's most well-known albums, including singles such as "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and "Hungry for Heaven". The RIAA certified “Sacred Heart” Gold (500,000 units sold) on October 15, 1985.
Warner Bros. Records Inc./Columbia House, 1985 (9 W1-25292). Made in USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX-/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of Rock And Roll 3:49
2. Sacred Heart 6:27
3. Another Lie 3:48
4. Rock 'n' Roll Children 4:32

Side Two
1. Hungry For Heaven 4:10
2. Like The Beat Of A Heart 4:24
3. Just Another Day 3:23
4. Fallen Angels 3:57
5. Shoot Shoot 4:20

Total playing time: 38:51 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Keeping the same line-up, Dio didn't waste much time, releasing on August 15, 1985 the highly anticipated third album. Even if this new release followed the same musical and lyrical formula of the previous albums, this record is somehow trapped in Ronnie's indecision about "Sacred Heart"'s overall musical direction. If songs like "King of Rock and Roll" or "Sacred Heart" somewhat keep the original "Holy Diver" soul, firmly based on strong stylish riffs and a classic Hard Rock rhythm section, that always avoid overacting performances, tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Children" or "Hungry for Heaven" are clearly more mainstream compositions, deliberately made to please the vastest audiences that could push "Sacred Heart" into the always commercially tempting US billboard.
Even with different musical approaches, "King of Rock and Roll", "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and the extremely catchy "Hungry for Heaven" are all great songs that largely please Dio's demanding fan base.
This was the last Dio album to include guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join several other bands, most notably Def Leppard, Riverdogs, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.
The top level musical performances from this now legendary line-up, with honorable mentions to Vivian Campbell's inspired guitar work and Ronnie James Dio's always amazing vocal performance, also give that extra push to place "Sacred Heart" among Dio's most respectable releases.
Album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200. It is one of Dio's most well-known albums, including singles such as "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and "Hungry for Heaven". The RIAA certified “Sacred Heart” Gold (500,000 units sold) on October 15, 1985.
Warner Bros. Records Inc./WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd., 1985 (92 52921). Made in Canada. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of Rock And Roll 3:49
2. Sacred Heart 6:27
3. Another Lie 3:48
4. Rock 'n' Roll Children 4:32

Side Two
1. Hungry For Heaven 4:11
2. Like The Beat Of A Heart 4:25
3. Just Another Day 3:23
4. Fallen Angels 3:57
5. Shoot Shoot 4:20

Total playing time: 38:51 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Keeping the same line-up, Dio didn't waste much time, releasing on August 15, 1985 the highly anticipated third album. Even if this new release followed the same musical and lyrical formula of the previous albums, this record is somehow trapped in Ronnie's indecision about "Sacred Heart"'s overall musical direction. If songs like "King of Rock and Roll" or "Sacred Heart" somewhat keep the original "Holy Diver" soul, firmly based on strong stylish riffs and a classic Hard Rock rhythm section, that always avoid overacting performances, tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Children" or "Hungry for Heaven" are clearly more mainstream compositions, deliberately made to please the vastest audiences that could push "Sacred Heart" into the always commercially tempting US billboard.
Even with different musical approaches, "King of Rock and Roll", "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and the extremely catchy "Hungry for Heaven" are all great songs that largely please Dio's demanding fan base.
This was the last Dio album to include guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join several other bands, most notably Def Leppard, Riverdogs, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.
The top level musical performances from this now legendary line-up, with honorable mentions to Vivian Campbell's inspired guitar work and Ronnie James Dio's always amazing vocal performance, also give that extra push to place "Sacred Heart" among Dio's most respectable releases.
Album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200. It is one of Dio's most well-known albums, including singles such as "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and "Hungry for Heaven". The RIAA certified “Sacred Heart” Gold (500,000 units sold) on October 15, 1985.
This is the white label promo version.
Comes with an obi and 4-page insert with liner notes by Koh Sakai along with the English lyrics transcriptions. The front page is parallel to the inner sleeve bags of the US release (photos and credits), while the back page is just black with white Dio logo instead of the Sacred Heart lyrics.
Vertigo/Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Ltd., 1985 (28PP-1008). Made in Japan. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of Rock And Roll 3:49
2. Sacred Heart 6:27
3. Another Lie 3:48
4. Rock 'n' Roll Children 4:32

Side Two
1. Hungry For Heaven 4:11
2. Like The Beat Of A Heart 4:25
3. Just Another Day 3:23
4. Fallen Angels 3:57
5. Shoot Shoot 4:20

Total playing time: 38:51 min.

First re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Keeping the same line-up, Dio didn't waste much time, releasing on August 15, 1985 the highly anticipated third album. Even if this new release followed the same musical and lyrical formula of the previous albums, this record is somehow trapped in Ronnie's indecision about "Sacred Heart"'s overall musical direction. If songs like "King of Rock and Roll" or "Sacred Heart" somewhat keep the original "Holy Diver" soul, firmly based on strong stylish riffs and a classic Hard Rock rhythm section, that always avoid overacting performances, tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Children" or "Hungry for Heaven" are clearly more mainstream compositions, deliberately made to please the vastest audiences that could push "Sacred Heart" into the always commercially tempting US billboard.
Even with different musical approaches, "King of Rock and Roll", "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and the extremely catchy "Hungry for Heaven" are all great songs that largely please Dio's demanding fan base.
This was the last Dio album to include guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join several other bands, most notably Def Leppard, Riverdogs, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.
The top level musical performances from this now legendary line-up, with honorable mentions to Vivian Campbell's inspired guitar work and Ronnie James Dio's always amazing vocal performance, also give that extra push to place "Sacred Heart" among Dio's most respectable releases.
Album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200. It is one of Dio's most well-known albums, including singles such as "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and "Hungry for Heaven". The RIAA certified “Sacred Heart” Gold (500,000 units sold) on October 15, 1985.
Remastered re-release on 120g vinyl includes Download Code.
Vertigo/UMC/Mercury Records Ltd., 1985/2021 (0736927). Made in Holland. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of Rock And Roll 3:50
2. Sacred Heart 6:26
3. Another Lie 3:47
4. Rock 'n' Roll Children 4:30

Side Two
1. Hungry For Heaven 4:09
2. Like The Beat Of A Heart 4:20
3. Just Another Day 3:20
4. Fallen Angels 4:00
5. Shoot Shoot 4:19

Total playing time: 38:51 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Dio shows his devil's horns to the universe once again with his second album. His unique sounding vocals dominating each and every song. There are a lot of similarities to "Holy Diver", but there are some subtle differences, too. The end result is almost equally impressive, though, and "The Last In Line" stands as one of the highlights of Dio's career.
When Dio's debut album "Holy Diver" landed on the shelves of music stores, people were absolutely blown away by it. The guitar harmonies, Ronnie James Dio's pitch-perfect tenor, and amazingly well done song compositions were all unbelievably good and stand tall even till this day. The first thing when listening to this release was the fact that the songs are much faster. The opener "We Rock" is one of the best openers you ever heard. It just takes hold of you and rocks the hell out of you. The riffs by Vivian Campbell are very well done again, this time taking on more of a 80s Metal approach, than the Rock influenced guitar riffs we heard on "Holy Diver". His guitar work really shows his abilities to draw you in to his leads and solos. Dio's vocals are amazing as always. He sings with a lot of emotion and instantly makes every song have a memorable chorus, which is always important for this type of Metal.
The production, considering the time and the technology available, is excellent. You can hear all the instruments perfectly at all times.
This is an album of classic Metal greatness, well worthy of the attention of any fan of Speed, Power, Progressive or traditional Metal.
The album was certified Gold (500000 units sold) by the RIAA on September 12, 1984, and was the first Dio album to be certified Platinum, achieving the feat on February 3, 1987.
In the UK, it attained Silver certification (60000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in January 1986, at the same time as “Holy Diver”.
Balkanton, 1988 (ВТА 12408). Made in Bulgaria. Used (cover/disc): EX/VG (some tracks jumping).


Tracklist:

Side A
1. We Rock  4:35
2. The Last In Line  5:48
3. Breathless  4:09
4. I Speed At Night  3:26
5. One Night In The City  5:14

Side B
6. Evil Eyes  3:38
7. Mystery  3:55
8. Eat Your Heart Out  4:02
9. Egypt  7:02

Total playing time: 41:49 min.

The second re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
When Dio's debut album "Holy Diver" landed on the shelves of music stores, people were absolutely blown away by it. The guitar harmonies, Ronnie James Dio's pitch-perfect tenor, and amazingly well done song compositions were all unbelievably good and stand tall even till this day. Dio shows his devil's horns to the universe once again with his second album. His unique sounding vocals dominating each and every song. There are a lot of similarities to "Holy Diver", but there are some subtle differences, too. The end result is almost equally impressive, though, and "The Last In Line" stands as one of the highlights of Dio's career.
The first thing when listening to this release was the fact that the songs are much faster. The opener "We Rock" is one of the best openers you ever heard. It just takes hold of you and rocks the hell out of you. The riffs by Vivian Campbell are very well done again, this time taking on more of a 80s Metal approach, than the Rock influenced guitar riffs we heard on "Holy Diver". His guitar work really shows his abilities to draw you in to his leads and solos. Dio's vocals are amazing as always. He sings with a lot of emotion and instantly makes every song have a memorable chorus, which is always important for this type of Metal.
The production, considering the time and the technology available, is excellent. You can hear all the instruments perfectly at all times.
The album was certified Gold (500000 units sold) by the RIAA on September 12, 1984, and was the first Dio album to be certified Platinum, achieving the feat on February 3, 1987. In the UK, it attained Silver certification (60000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in January 1986, at the same time as “Holy Diver”.
This is an album of classic Metal greatness, well worthy of the attention of any fan of Speed, Power, Progressive or traditional Metal.
Vertigo/Mercury Records Ltd./Universal Music Italia s.r.l./De Agostini Publishing S.p.A., 1984/2022 (DeAgostini 26). Made in Italy. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side One:
1. We Rock 4:35
2. The Last In Line 5:48
3. Breathless 4:09
4. I Speed At Night 3:26
5. One Night In The City 5:14

Side Two:
6. Evil Eyes 3:38
7. Mystery 3:55
8. Eat Your Heart Out 4:02
9. Egypt 7:02

Total playing time: 41:49 min.

First EP by Italian Horror/Doom/Black Metal band.
Disharmonic is an Italian Occult Ritualistic Doom Metal band born in 1998. It was founded by the drummer Lord Daniel Omungus and the guitarist Sir.Robert Baal. The intention was to bring in a scene something innovative for the place and play something really sulphurous.
In 2003 they recorded what would have been the end of the first era, "The Black Dance of Evil Spirits", then all died (or so it seemed)...
By the will of the founders Lord Daniel and Sir. Robert continued to work in a chimera, "Carmini Mortis", the natural evolution of the style of the band. The album came out much later in 2011, with a renewed line-up. The advent of the prophet Isaia and the voice of Baron Von Hayden on bass gave new sap the band.
But the chimera is not yet complete! In 2014, "Il Rituale dei Non Morti" out in 12" EP + CD format, to complete the session work and concept of the previous album"Carmines Mortis". "Il Rituale Dei Non Morti" translate "The Ritual Of The Undead", and it's a Ritualistic Dark Doom Metal Opera!
For fans of: Mortuary Drape, Abhor, Beherit, Death SS and Skepticism!!
Beyond… Productions, 2014 (BEY.1345). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:

LP:

Side 1:
1. Il Rituale dei Non Morti I 06:59

Side 2:
2. Il Rituale dei Non Morti II 04:12
3. Il Rituale dei Non Morti III 05:09
Total playing time: 16:20

CD:
1. Il Rituale dei Non Morti I 06:59
2. Il Rituale dei Non Morti II 04:12
3. Il Rituale dei Non Morti III 05:09

Total playing time: 16:20

The seventh full-length studio album by American Modern Heavy Metal band.
The band's first album in over three years and the band's first album in over eight years to involve bass guitarist John Moyer. 
Disturbed became one of the biggest Metal acts of all time with only two tools in their arsenal: knowing what people want and how to deliver it to them. Disturbed have updated their image slightly this time, with David Draiman ditching those chin rings after saying they made him feel like "a 45-year old Hot Topic kid." The new album is called "Evolution", after all, so no point looking back!
After the runaway success of the Simon and Garfunkel cover on 2015's "Immortalized", it's hard to guess what Disturbed might have up their sleeves next. "Evolution" doesn't include any covers, but it does contain some of the boldest musical choices Disturbed have made in their multi-decade career. Frontman David Draiman stated that the writing and recording of the album was influenced by Classic Rock that members have listened to in their youth. Guitarist Dan Donegan stated that the album's title was representative of their goal on the album, to challenge themselves to evolve their sound.
By splitting their allegiances, the risk is that Disturbed won’t please either type of fan. The good news is that, despite their overwrought qualities, each slow song is boosted by those impressive vocals, while the heavier ones boast choruses as hooky as his former chin piercings (he’s removed them as he feels too old for them). This is without doubt the most diverse record in Disturbed’s catalogue, and it remains to be seen whether it’s a transition into a new, ‘grown up’ career, or an interesting experiment. The heavy songs on "Evolution" should please longtime fans, with a couple harkening back to the dynamism of Disturbed’s first couple of albums. "Evolution" certainly doesn't sound like anything they've done before. At best, "Evolution" could add a few more bangers to their roster.
The album is a tribute to deceased Heavy Metal musicians such as Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Vinnie Paul of Pantera, with whom Disturbed were friends and toured with over the years.
It's debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, making it Disturbed's sixth straight top 5 album. It is the band's first album since "The Sickness" not to reach number one, thus ending the band's streak of number one albums at five.
Reprise Records, A Warner Music Group Company, 2018 (9362-49050-7). Made in EU. First press.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Are You Ready 4:22
2. No More 3:53
3. A Reason To Fight 4:44
4. In Another Time 4:11
5. Stronger On Your Own 4:01

Side Two
6. Hold On To Memories 5:04
7. Saviour Of Nothing 4:12
8. Watch You Burn 4:20
9. The Best Ones Lie 4:03
10. Already Gone 4:29

Total playing time: 43:19 min.

The second full-length studio solo album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal singer Doro Pesch.
Doro’s second album is more a solo effort than a band production. In fact, the German singer chose for herself a new musical direction, consciously separating the music creative process from normal band dynamics, the contrary of what she had always done in the past with Warlock.
The album production was put in the hands of Kiss bassist Gene Simmons, Doro's childhood idol. Simmons provided five songs, including the covers of The Electric Prunes' 60s Psychedelic hit "I Had Too Much to Dream" and of Black 'n Blue's "Rock On", and musicians coming from the Kiss' entourage to complete the recording. The song "Only You" is a Kiss cover from the album "Music From The Elder" (1981). He gave his protégé, Tommy Thayer from the band Black 'n Blue (another band Simmons produced), a chance to shine as co-producer of the album, along with Pat Regan. "I'll Be Holding On" is a cover of a Gregg Allman song from the 1989 film "Black Rain".
The resulting sound is much smoother and polished than any Warlock album, in the vein of many American Glam Metal recordings of the time, and the lyrics give up completely the Gothic atmosphere present in the offerings of Doro Pesch’s previous band.
Despite the commercial appeal of the music and the high economic effort in producing it, the album did not have the critical and sales success that was expected and remained the last studio album by Doro published in the United States for ten years. If released a few years earlier this album would have really catapulted Doro to new heights. But timing, along with a less than aggressive sound didn’t do the album any favors. Regardless, the album is amazing and shows the Queen of Metal at her very best!
Phonogram GmbH, Köln/Vertigo, 1990 (846 194-1). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Unholy Love 4:42
2. I Had Too Much To Dream 4:04
3. Rock On 3:18
4. Only You 4:21
5. I'll Be Holding On 5:22

Side Two
1. Something Wicked This Way Comes 5:15
2. Rare Diamonds 3:35
3. Broken 4:46
4. Alive 4:14
5. Mirage 4:01

Total playing time: 43:38 min.

The first re-relaase of the second full-length studio solo album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal singer Doro Pesch.
Doro’s second album is more a solo effort than a band production. In fact, the German singer chose for herself a new musical direction, consciously separating the music creative process from normal band dynamics, the contrary of what she had always done in the past with Warlock.
The album production was put in the hands of Kiss bassist Gene Simmons, Doro's childhood idol. Simmons provided five songs, including the covers of The Electric Prunes' 60s Psychedelic hit "I Had Too Much to Dream" and of Black 'n Blue's "Rock On", and musicians coming from the Kiss' entourage to complete the recording. The song "Only You" is a Kiss cover from the album "Music From The Elder" (1981). He gave his protégé, Tommy Thayer from the band Black 'n Blue (another band Simmons produced), a chance to shine as co-producer of the album, along with Pat Regan. "I'll Be Holding On" is a cover of a Gregg Allman song from the 1989 film "Black Rain".
The resulting sound is much smoother and polished than any Warlock album, in the vein of many American Glam Metal recordings of the time, and the lyrics give up completely the Gothic atmosphere present in the offerings of Doro Pesch’s previous band.
Despite the commercial appeal of the music and the high economic effort in producing it, the album did not have the critical and sales success that was expected and remained the last studio album by Doro published in the United States for ten years. If released a few years earlier this album would have really catapulted Doro to new heights. But timing, along with a less than aggressive sound didn’t do the album any favors. Regardless, the album is amazing and shows the Queen of Metal at her very best!
Limited Edition Orange Marbled Vinyl.
Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH, 1990/2021 (00602438511129). Made in Germany. 


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Unholy Love 4:42
2. I Had Too Much To Dream 4:04
3. Rock On 3:18
4. Only You 4:21
5. I'll Be Holding On 5:22

Side Two
1. Something Wicked This Way Comes 5:15
2. Rare Diamonds 3:35
3. Broken 4:46
4. Alive 4:14
5. Mirage 4:01

Total playing time: 43:38 min.

The debut full-length studio solo album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal singer and her band.
In the 1980s, Warlock was among Germany's most exciting Heavy Metal bands, which is saying a lot when you consider that Germany also produced Accept and the Scorpions. After the success of Warlock’s album "Triumph And Agony", which gained Gold status in Germany and reached the top 100 chart in the USA, former Warlock vocalist Doro Pesch remained the only original member of the band. Some legal issues about the use of the name Warlock were raised by the former band manager, and Doro settled the dispute, renouncing to issue any new album with the band’s name, but using her name instead for any new releases. However, the first print of the LP was issued with a sticker on the cover near Doro’s name with "+ Warlock" written on and for some fans "Force Majeure" should still be considered as the last album by Warlock.
Just like "Triumph And Agony", the album was recorded in the USA and produced by Joey Balin. Bass player Tommy Henriksen, who was part of the last line-up of Warlock, plays in this album too. The line-up is completed by drummer Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow, Scorpions, Quiet Riot, Black Sabbath, Blue Öyster Cult) and guitarist Jon Levin, whose name was incorrectly reported as Jon Devin on the album sleeve.
Trying to follow the positive American feedback of the previous Warlock album, the songs of "Force Majeure" are even more oriented to radio-friendly Glam Metal than to the European Power Metal of Doro’s earlier works and include for the first time a cover, Procol Harum’s famous "A Whiter Shade of Pale". It's also an album that Doro can be proud of; even though "Force Majeure" isn't quite in a class with Warlock's best releases, it is definitely a strong Pop-Metal/Hard Rock outing. Doro, who co-wrote most of the material with Joey Balin, is focused and assured throughout the album - she is as passionate on driving rockers like "Angels With Dirty Faces", "Under the Gun", and "Hellraiser" as she is on the haunting ballad "River of Tears". Equally strong is Doro's inspired cover "A Whiter Shade of Pale".
The album sold quite well in Europe but had a limited success in the USA, reaching only the top 200 chart.
While Doro is generally decent, "Force Majeure" is more than decent - it is excellent! In fact, "Force Majeure" is arguably her strongest and most essential solo album!!
Released in embossed cover and with a “+ Warlock” round white sticker on sleeve.
Phonogram GmbH./Vertigo, 1989 (838 016-1). Made in W. Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (Procol Harum cover) 3:56
2. Save My Soul 3:51
3. World Gone Wild 3:44
4. Mission Of Mercy 3:59
5. Angels With Dirty Faces 3:59
6. Beyond The Trees 2:27

Side 2
7. Hard Times 3:33
8. Hellraiser 5:04
9. I Am What I Am 2:36
10. Cry Wolf 4:47
11. Under The Gun 3:48
12. River Of Tears 3:54
13. Bis Aufs Blut 0:38

Total playing time: 46:20 min.

The debut full-length studio album by legendary German Eurodisco/Pop band.
Jupiter Records, 1979 (200 690-315). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Moskau 5:58
2. Komm doch heim 4:16
3. Samurai 4:56
4. Rocking Son of Dschinghis Khan 4:15
5. Pass auf, der Drache kommt 3:40

Side B
1. Dschinghis Khan 3:00
2. Israel, Israel 5:38
3. China Boy 3:54
4. Sahara 3:00
5. Puszta 3:15
6. Der Verräter 5:35

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Rock band.
The band's first album with guitarist Joe Walsh, who had replaced founding member Bernie Leadon, who had given the band much of its country flavour, and the last to feature founding bassist Randy Meisner. The album cover features a photograph of the Beverly Hills Hotel, taken by David Alexander.
The Eagles took 18 months between their fourth and fifth albums, reportedly spending eight months in the studio recording "Hotel California". As a result, the album marks a major leap for the Eagles from their earlier work, as well as a stylistic shift toward Mainstream Rock. An even more important aspect, however, is the emergence of Don Henley as the band's dominant voice, both as a singer and a lyricist. On the six songs to which he contributes, Henley sketches a thematic statement that begins by using California as a metaphor for a dark, surreal world of dissipation; comments on the ephemeral nature of success and the attraction of excess; branches out into romantic disappointment; and finally sketches a broad, pessimistic history of America that borders on nihilism. Of course, the lyrics kick in some time after one has appreciated the album's music, which marks a peak in the Eagles' playing.
Early on, the band couldn't rock convincingly, but the rhythm section of Henley and Meisner has finally solidified, and the electric guitar work of Don Felder and Joe Walsh has arena-rock heft. In the early part of their career, the Eagles never seemed to get a sound big enough for their ambitions; after changes in producer and personnel, as well as a noticeable growth in creativity, "Hotel California" unveiled what seemed almost like a whole new band. It was a band that could be bombastic, but also one that made music worthy of the later tag of "Classic Rock," music appropriate for the arenas and stadiums the band was playing. The result was the Eagles' biggest-selling regular album release, and one of the most successful Rock albums ever.
"Hotel California" was an immediate critical and commercial success, topping the US Billboard 200 chart. At the 20th Grammy Awards, the title track won Record of the Year, and "New Kid in Town" won Best Arrangement for Voices. The album was also nominated for Album of the Year but lost to Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" (1977). Three Singles were released from the album, with the title track and "New Kid in Town" topping the Billboard Hot 100 and "Life in the Fast Lane" reaching No. 11.
"Hotel California" is one of the best-selling albums of all time. It has been certified 26× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the US, and has sold over 32 million units worldwide, making it the band's second best-selling album after "Their Greatest Hits" (1971–1975) (1976). Ranked by various publications as one of the greatest albums of all time, it was placed at number 37 on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" in 2003 and 2012, re-positioned to number 118 in the 2020 edition. The band played the album in its entirety during the Hotel California 2020 Tour.
Gatefold LP contains 3-panel 11"x11" Poster.
Elektra/Asylum Records/Warner Strategic Marketing, a Warner Music Group Company 1976/2017 (RRM1-1084 | 8122796161). Made in Netherlands.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Hotel California 6:30
2. New Kid in Town 5:04
3. Life in the Fast Lane 4:46
4. Wasted Time 4:55

Side Two
5. Wasted Time (Reprise) 1:22
6. Victim of Love 4:11
7. Pretty Maids All in a Row 4:05
8. Try and Love Again 5:10
9. The Last Resort 7:25

Total playing time: 43:28 min.