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Limited edition remastered first re-release of the fourth full-length album by the legendary British Death Metal/Grindcore band.
Along the way Napalm Death started to receive flak from their original fan base which consisted of mainly Crust Punks and Hardcore Punks that were fans of their original Grindcore sound. Unflinching from the flak, Napalm Death said to hell with those cries and went back in the following year and released a compilation called "Death By Manipulation" which showed an even more Floridian Death Metal influence than before, which sadly was whirlwind drummer Mick Harris's last output with the band due to musical differences and stress from the road. Napalm Death kept pushing forward and with their fourth album "Utopia Banished". This album proved to be their biggest success, peaking at number 58 on the UK chart.
The album features samples of dialogue from the movies “They Live” and “Full Metal Jacket”. It is the first album featuring Danny Herrera on drums following the departure of Mick Harris.
“Utopia Banished” has been remastered specially for this release and includes four bonus tracks recorded during the same period! Reissue pressed on black vinyl limited to 800 copies, with printed inner sleeve.
Earache Records, 1992/2012 (MOSH053LP1). Made in UK. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Discordance 01:26
2. I Abstain 03:30
3. Dementia Access 02:28
4. Christening Of The Blind 03:21
5. The World Keeps Turning 02:55
6. Idiosyncratic 02:36
7. Aryanisms 03:08
8. Cause And Effect (Pt. II) 02:08

Side B
9. Judicial Slime 02:37
10. Distorting The Medium 01:57
11. Got Time To Kill 02:28
12. Upward And Uninterested 02:07
13. Exile 02:00
14. Awake (To A Life Of Misery) 02:05
15. Contemptuous 04:22
Bonus Tracks:
16. One And The Same 01:51
17. Sick And Tired 01:27
18. Malignant Trait 02:20
19. Killing With Kindness 02:02

Total playing time: 46:48 min.

First re-release of the second full-length album by the cult German Thrash Metal band.
Necronomicon were one of the many Underground Thrash bands that didn't gain the recognition or respect they truly deserved. Hailing from Germany, they never broke through and achieved the level of acclaim or renown as the 'Big Three' of German Thrash, those being Kreator, Destruction and Sodom.
"Apocalyptic Nightmare" originally was released in 1987 and shows a band capable to truly catch the dark and brutal German Thrash Metal spirit. The music on here is raw, straightforward Thrash Metal the way it used to be played in the early 80s. There is a big influence from Destruction present, and to a lesser extent from Sodom's first few records. A gritty production increases the intensity present on many of the songs, with simple yet effective, 'rough' sounding riffs played at a high pace driving them forward. Adding to this is the guitar tone, which is scratchy with a lot of treble present. The vocals are harsh yells that sound undeniably German, complimenting the style of riffing nicely.
Necronomicon are still active today after 30 years in the Underground and they are still playing Thrash Metal, so that should tell you enough about their credibility. If you're into obscure and evil Thrash Metal, you will definetely love this!!
Limited to 500 copies (150 black + 350 purple) vinyl with poster, insert and 425gsm heavy cardboard cover. We can't guarantee the color of the vinyl, because items are sealed and share the same barcode.
High Roller Records, 1987/2014 (HRR 341). Made in Germany. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. The Ancient Ones 6:40
2. Apocalyptic Nightmare 6:27
3. The Following Century (Darkland II) 6:20

Side B
4. Rhetorical Dictums 5:14
5. In Memory 5:49
6. Broken Illusions 5:36
7. Retributive Strike 5:55

Total playing time: 42:01 min.

First re-release of the third full-length album by the cult German Thrash Metal band.
Formed in 1984, the band from Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, could have made it big, if only they hadn’t fallen prey to the wrong record label back in the days… be that as it may, Necronomicon never gave in, and they are still here today. “Escalation” certainly one of the most successful releases by Necronomicon and has reached cult status. It was recorded and mixed during the year 1987 at the Zuckerfabrik Studio, Stuttgart. When musicians wrote the songs, they wanted to leave the dark path of the two previous productions and musically to sound broader and more diverse… somehow more mature. And they must be very proud of the result. According to the reactions by fans & press, all these goals were met. The band had developed a much more focused approach to the songwriting, delivered a tighter and faster performance, and also Freddy’s vocals had changed. Compared to the former albums, they had become a lot harsher, and a lot more unique.
In general, this album is said to be the most convincing of Necronomicon’s first three outputs. The response was incredible, band gained worldwide attention and got a lot of great reviews. For the first time, Necronomicon earned a little money with one of their releases, because Gama Records held the exclusive rights only up to a certain sales volume... they simply had not reckoned with the success. The release of "Escalation" was followed by band's legendary East European tour that should herald the breakthrough for the band before then the big bang should follow. Necronomicon recorded “Escalation” as a three piece, as bassist Lars “Lala“ Honeck had left the band. But on the European tour, Michael Mörgelin came in as band's new bass player. 
“Escalation” comes with a bunch of great Thrash Metal tunes, some of which are even regarded as small classics, like the opener “Death Toll” and “Cold Ages (Dark Land 3)”. Only “Dirty Minds” is a bit unusual, being more classic Hard Rock than Thrash Metal. Memorable and razorblade-like riffs, galloping basslines and precise drumming are some of the qualities that can be found here. Everything sounds clear and no instrument overlaps the other. "Escalation" enjoys of a healthy wall of sound that would please any Thrash Metal fan! It's a highly recommended album for Thrash and classic Metal listeners!!
Limited to 500 copies (150 black + 350 mustard/black splatter) vinyl with poster, 425 gsm heavy cardboard cover and insert. We can't guarantee the color of the vinyl, because all items are sealed and have the same barcode.
High Roller Records, 1988/2015 (HRR 433). Made in Germany. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Death Toll 6:09 
2. Black Forest 2:21 
3. Dirty Minds 3:40 
4. Skeletal Remains 3:27

Side B
1. Murder Of Profit 3:55 
2. ...And The Night Will Be Silent 4:29 
3. Mosh The Abc 2:14 
4. Cold Ages (Darkland III) 6:40

Total playing time: 32:55 min.
 

First re-release of the debut full-length album by the cult German Thrash Metal band.
Necronomicon is one of those German Thrash Metal bands that never got the attention they actually deserved. They always walked through the shadows of the three main bands of the German scene, which are Kreator, Destruction and Sodom - all three are Thrash Metal legends. They all had solid label backing, played nationwide tours and full-colour advertisements for their records were to be seen in all the Metal papers of the day. But what about Necronomicon? Necronomicon had had the same luck as the above mentioned three in signing a deal with one of the prominent German labels in the mid-‘80’s. But instead of securing a deal with Steamhammer (like Sodom and Destruction), Noise (Kreator) or even Roadrunner, Necronomicon ended up with... Wave Records. A very obscure label with a very obscure name. Wave Records was something like the distribution arm of Gama Records or at least that’s how they wanted to make it look like to the public. Gama always was a very dodgy label, ripping off bands left, right and centre and that was one of their ways to cheat people for their money. Signing to Gama was a very bad choice.
Necronomicon was loved internationally, especially in all Scandinavian countries, USA and South America. Back in the ‘80’s, fanzines were all over the place, and they wrote about the band on a regular basis. This was different in Germany, but it has only changed over the last couple of years – ironically.
In 1988, it seemed the end of the road for Necronomion had come (after only three albums). Band definitely needed to part ways with Gama. But Gama held the rights to all the songs, to band's name, to just about everything. Musicians were practically forced to do nothing at all or change their name (which band did not want to do). So, they had to sit through all this, doing nothing. For the band, there was only one question: are they gonna wait until eternity to put out another Necronomicon album or do they take the risk to get sued by Gama? At this point in time, band got the news that Gama was filing for bankruptcy. So, guys took the risk to record a new album... In 1994, the fourth longplay, “Screams”, was released on CD via D&S Records. Unfortunately, band's liaison with D&S was not very enduring either. It was a rocky way for Necronomicon up until the present day...
Luckily, the rights to the songs had reverted to the band. An odyssey of uncertainty and suffering has come to and end. The present for Necronomicon marks the deluxe re-release of their legendary debut, by many fans still regarded as one the greatest German Thrash Metal records in history.
This album is a fu***ng piece of violent and brutal German Thrash Metal, it has all what an adept of 80s European Thrash Metal want in an album. The first thing that catch our attention when listening the album is the unique sound quality, not quality-wise but rather in rawness, because the album has a somewhat "Punkish" sound on it, which is a pretty damn cool thing! The songwriting on the album is great, they had a lot of great ideas for sure. The musicianship on the album is far from top-notch, but it's still great enough to enjoy everything that is played, especially for a first effort. The mix on the album is pretty much what you would expect from a record with that production work. The main focus on the album is the guitars, because they are somewhat higher in the mix than the other instruments. But in general, the mix is pretty good. The guitar sound has sometimes been compared to that of the mighty (early) Celtic Frost. Volker also had that ultimate crunch in his guitar playing. The drums are well-performed, using basic Thrash technic. The vocals of Freddy are basically a worship of Schmier, they have a really similar tone (which is a good thing for Destruction's fans). Another interesting thing on the album is the kind of riffs we have. Yes, the type of riffs are similar to those of Destruction, but Necronomicon made great additions to it, by expanding even more what they did before. You will also hear the typical fancy guitar solos like in Destruction. The most popular song is indeed "Possessed by Evil", which is a unique original piece of the German Thrash scene and is mainly considered a classic.
Overall, this is not the catchiest album ever, but songs like "Blind Destruction" or "Iron Charm" has solid choruses, this is the kind of songs that will get stuck in your head for a bit of time. There's no bad tracks on this album at all, each track have their great moments and killer riffs! It's obviously recommend people to give the album a few listens. This is the kind of album that needs to grow in you before appreciating its evil art, but once you're into it, you will dig it and see its catchiness. If you're a 80s German Thrash Metal fan, especially fan of Destruction, then you need to look up to it!! This is an undeniable classic German Thrash Metal album!!!
Limited to 366 copies double black vinyls with 7 bonus tracks, including "Blind Destruction" demo (1985), housed in gatefold embossed  425 gsm heavy cardboard cover with insert.
High Roller Records, 1986/2010 (HRR 115). Made in Germany. Pressed in Czech. Black vinyl.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Dark Land 6:42
2. Possessed By Evil 4:17
3. Bloody Revenge 3:36
4. Insanity 3:00

Side B
5. Blind Destruction 3:50
6. Hades Invasion 4:30
7. Magic Forest 5:44
8. Iron Charm 5:34

Side C
9. Iron Charm
10. Possessed By Evil
11. Insanity
12. Blind Destruction

Side D
13. Bloody Revenge
14. Possessed By Evil
15. Blind Destruction

Tracks A1-B4 taken from "Necronomicon" LP 1986;

Tracks C1-D1 taken from "Blind Destruction" Demo 1985, remastered;
Tracks D2-D3 taken from "Break Out - German Metal Tracks No. 2" compilation LP 1986.

 

First re-release of the debut full-length album by the cult German Thrash Metal band.
Necronomicon is one of those German Thrash Metal bands that never got the attention they actually deserved. They always walked through the shadows of the three main bands of the German scene, which are Kreator, Destruction and Sodom - all three are Thrash Metal legends. They all had solid label backing, played nationwide tours and full-colour advertisements for their records were to be seen in all the Metal papers of the day. But what about Necronomicon? Necronomicon had had the same luck as the above mentioned three in signing a deal with one of the prominent German labels in the mid-‘80’s. But instead of securing a deal with Steamhammer (like Sodom and Destruction), Noise (Kreator) or even Roadrunner, Necronomicon ended up with... Wave Records. A very obscure label with a very obscure name. Wave Records was something like the distribution arm of Gama Records or at least that’s how they wanted to make it look like to the public. Gama always was a very dodgy label, ripping off bands left, right and centre and that was one of their ways to cheat people for their money. Signing to Gama was a very bad choice.
Necronomicon was loved internationally, especially in all Scandinavian countries, USA and South America. Back in the ‘80’s, fanzines were all over the place, and they wrote about the band on a regular basis. This was different in Germany, but it has only changed over the last couple of years – ironically.
In 1988, it seemed the end of the road for Necronomion had come (after only three albums). Band definitely needed to part ways with Gama. But Gama held the rights to all the songs, to band's name, to just about everything. Musicians were practically forced to do nothing at all or change their name (which band did not want to do). So, they had to sit through all this, doing nothing. For the band, there was only one question: are they gonna wait until eternity to put out another Necronomicon album or do they take the risk to get sued by Gama? At this point in time, band got the news that Gama was filing for bankruptcy. So, guys took the risk to record a new album... In 1994, the fourth longplay, “Screams”, was released on CD via D&S Records. Unfortunately, band's liaison with D&S was not very enduring either. It was a rocky way for Necronomicon up until the present day...
Luckily, the rights to the songs had reverted to the band. An odyssey of uncertainty and suffering has come to and end. The present for Necronomicon marks the deluxe re-release of their legendary debut, by many fans still regarded as one the greatest German Thrash Metal records in history.
This album is a fu***ng piece of violent and brutal German Thrash Metal, it has all what an adept of 80s European Thrash Metal want in an album. The first thing that catch our attention when listening the album is the unique sound quality, not quality-wise but rather in rawness, because the album has a somewhat "Punkish" sound on it, which is a pretty damn cool thing! The songwriting on the album is great, they had a lot of great ideas for sure. The musicianship on the album is far from top-notch, but it's still great enough to enjoy everything that is played, especially for a first effort. The mix on the album is pretty much what you would expect from a record with that production work. The main focus on the album is the guitars, because they are somewhat higher in the mix than the other instruments. But in general, the mix is pretty good. The guitar sound has sometimes been compared to that of the mighty (early) Celtic Frost. Volker also had that ultimate crunch in his guitar playing. The drums are well-performed, using basic Thrash technic. The vocals of Freddy are basically a worship of Schmier, they have a really similar tone (which is a good thing for Destruction's fans). Another interesting thing on the album is the kind of riffs we have. Yes, the type of riffs are similar to those of Destruction, but Necronomicon made great additions to it, by expanding even more what they did before. You will also hear the typical fancy guitar solos like in Destruction. The most popular song is indeed "Possessed by Evil", which is a unique original piece of the German Thrash scene and is mainly considered a classic.
Overall, this is not the catchiest album ever, but songs like "Blind Destruction" or "Iron Charm" has solid choruses, this is the kind of songs that will get stuck in your head for a bit of time. There's no bad tracks on this album at all, each track have their great moments and killer riffs! It's obviously recommend people to give the album a few listens. This is the kind of album that needs to grow in you before appreciating its evil art, but once you're into it, you will dig it and see its catchiness. If you're a 80s German Thrash Metal fan, especially fan of Destruction, then you need to look up to it!! This is an undeniable classic German Thrash Metal album!!!
Limited to 100 copies double Gold Vinyls with 7 bonus tracks, including "Blind Destruction" demo (1985), housed in gatefold embossed  425 gsm heavy cardboard cover with insert.
High Roller Records, 1986/2010 (HRR 115). Made in Germany. Pressed in Czech. Gold vinyl.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Dark Land 6:42
2. Possessed By Evil 4:17
3. Bloody Revenge 3:36
4. Insanity 3:00

Side B
5. Blind Destruction 3:50
6. Hades Invasion 4:30
7. Magic Forest 5:44
8. Iron Charm 5:34

Side C
9. Iron Charm
10. Possessed By Evil
11. Insanity
12. Blind Destruction

Side D
13. Bloody Revenge
14. Possessed By Evil
15. Blind Destruction

Tracks A1-B4 taken from "Necronomicon" LP 1986;

Tracks C1-D1 taken from "Blind Destruction" Demo 1985, remastered;
Tracks D2-D3 taken from "Break Out - German Metal Tracks No. 2" compilation LP 1986.

 

Second re-release of the debut full-length album by the cult German Thrash Metal band.
Necronomicon is one of those German Thrash Metal bands that never got the attention they actually deserved. They always walked through the shadows of the three main bands of the German scene, which are Kreator, Destruction and Sodom - all three are Thrash Metal legends. They all had solid label backing, played nationwide tours and full-colour advertisements for their records were to be seen in all the Metal papers of the day. But what about Necronomicon? Necronomicon had had the same luck as the above mentioned three in signing a deal with one of the prominent German labels in the mid-‘80’s. But instead of securing a deal with Steamhammer (like Sodom and Destruction), Noise (Kreator) or even Roadrunner, Necronomicon ended up with... Wave Records. A very obscure label with a very obscure name. Wave Records was something like the distribution arm of Gama Records or at least that’s how they wanted to make it look like to the public. Gama always was a very dodgy label, ripping off bands left, right and centre and that was one of their ways to cheat people for their money. Signing to Gama was a very bad choice.
Necronomicon was loved internationally, especially in all Scandinavian countries, USA and South America. Back in the ‘80’s, fanzines were all over the place, and they wrote about the band on a regular basis. This was different in Germany, but it has only changed over the last couple of years – ironically.
In 1988, it seemed the end of the road for Necronomion had come (after only three albums). Band definitely needed to part ways with Gama. But Gama held the rights to all the songs, to band's name, to just about everything. Musicians were practically forced to do nothing at all or change their name (which band did not want to do). So, they had to sit through all this, doing nothing. For the band, there was only one question: are they gonna wait until eternity to put out another Necronomicon album or do they take the risk to get sued by Gama? At this point in time, band got the news that Gama was filing for bankruptcy. So, guys took the risk to record a new album... In 1994, the fourth longplay, “Screams”, was released on CD via D&S Records. Unfortunately, band's liaison with D&S was not very enduring either. It was a rocky way for Necronomicon up until the present day...
Luckily, the rights to the songs had reverted to the band. An odyssey of uncertainty and suffering has come to and end. The present for Necronomicon marks the deluxe re-release of their legendary debut, by many fans still regarded as one the greatest German Thrash Metal records in history.
This album is a fu***ng piece of violent and brutal German Thrash Metal, it has all what an adept of 80s European Thrash Metal want in an album. The first thing that catch our attention when listening the album is the unique sound quality, not quality-wise but rather in rawness, because the album has a somewhat "Punkish" sound on it, which is a pretty damn cool thing! The songwriting on the album is great, they had a lot of great ideas for sure. The musicianship on the album is far from top-notch, but it's still great enough to enjoy everything that is played, especially for a first effort. The mix on the album is pretty much what you would expect from a record with that production work. The main focus on the album is the guitars, because they are somewhat higher in the mix than the other instruments. But in general, the mix is pretty good. The guitar sound has sometimes been compared to that of the mighty (early) Celtic Frost. Volker also had that ultimate crunch in his guitar playing. The drums are well-performed, using basic Thrash technic. The vocals of Freddy are basically a worship of Schmier, they have a really similar tone (which is a good thing for Destruction's fans). Another interesting thing on the album is the kind of riffs we have. Yes, the type of riffs are similar to those of Destruction, but Necronomicon made great additions to it, by expanding even more what they did before. You will also hear the typical fancy guitar solos like in Destruction. The most popular song is indeed "Possessed by Evil", which is a unique original piece of the German Thrash scene and is mainly considered a classic.
Overall, this is not the catchiest album ever, but songs like "Blind Destruction" or "Iron Charm" has solid choruses, this is the kind of songs that will get stuck in your head for a bit of time. There's no bad tracks on this album at all, each track have their great moments and killer riffs! It's obviously recommend people to give the album a few listens. This is the kind of album that needs to grow in you before appreciating its evil art, but once you're into it, you will dig it and see its catchiness. If you're a 80s German Thrash Metal fan, especially fan of Destruction, then you need to look up to it!! This is an undeniable classic German Thrash Metal album!!!
Limited to 150 copies black vinyl with poster, 425 gsm heavy cardboard cover and insert.
High Roller Records, 1986/2014 (HRR 340). Made in Germany. Pressed in Czech. 


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Dark Land 6:42
2. Possessed By Evil 4:17
3. Bloody Revenge 3:36
4. Insanity 3:00

Side B
5. Blind Destruction 3:50
6. Hades Invasion 4:30
7. Magic Forest 5:44
8. Iron Charm 5:34

Total playing time: 37:13 min.

 

Third re-release of the debut full-length album by legendary German Thrash Metal band.
Necronomicon is one of those German Thrash Metal bands that never got the attention they actually deserved. They always walked through the shadows of the three main bands of the German scene, which are Kreator, Destruction and Sodom - all three are Thrash Metal legends. They all had solid label backing, played nationwide tours and full-colour advertisements for their records were to be seen in all the Metal papers of the day. But what about Necronomicon? Necronomicon had had the same luck as the above mentioned three in signing a deal with one of the prominent German labels in the mid-‘80’s. But instead of securing a deal with Steamhammer (like Sodom and Destruction), Noise (Kreator) or even Roadrunner, Necronomicon ended up with... Wave Records. A very obscure label with a very obscure name. Wave Records was something like the distribution arm of Gama Records or at least that’s how they wanted to make it look like to the public. Gama always was a very dodgy label, ripping off bands left, right and centre and that was one of their ways to cheat people for their money. Signing to Gama was a very bad choice.
Necronomicon was loved internationally, especially in all Scandinavian countries, USA and South America. Back in the ‘80’s, fanzines were all over the place, and they wrote about the band on a regular basis. This was different in Germany, but it has only changed over the last couple of years – ironically.
In 1988, it seemed the end of the road for Necronomion had come (after only three albums). Band definitely needed to part ways with Gama. But Gama held the rights to all the songs, to band's name, to just about everything. Musicians were practically forced to do nothing at all or change their name (which band did not want to do). So, they had to sit through all this, doing nothing. For the band, there was only one question: are they gonna wait until eternity to put out another Necronomicon album or do they take the risk to get sued by Gama? At this point in time, band got the news that Gama was filing for bankruptcy. So, guys took the risk to record a new album... In 1994, the fourth longplay, “Screams”, was released on CD via D&S Records. Unfortunately, band's liaison with D&S was not very enduring either. It was a rocky way for Necronomicon up until the present day...
Luckily, the rights to the songs had reverted to the band. An odyssey of uncertainty and suffering has come to and end. The present for Necronomicon marks the deluxe re-release of their legendary debut, by many fans still regarded as one the greatest German Thrash Metal records in history.
This album is a fu***ng piece of violent and brutal German Thrash Metal, it has all what an adept of 80s European Thrash Metal want in an album. The first thing that catch our attention when listening the album is the unique sound quality, not quality-wise but rather in rawness, because the album has a somewhat "Punkish" sound on it, which is a pretty damn cool thing! The songwriting on the album is great, they had a lot of great ideas for sure. The musicianship on the album is far from top-notch, but it's still great enough to enjoy everything that is played, especially for a first effort. The mix on the album is pretty much what you would expect from a record with that production work. The main focus on the album is the guitars, because they are somewhat higher in the mix than the other instruments. But in general, the mix is pretty good. The guitar sound has sometimes been compared to that of the mighty (early) Celtic Frost. Volker also had that ultimate crunch in his guitar playing. The drums are well-performed, using basic Thrash technic. The vocals of Freddy are basically a worship of Schmier, they have a really similar tone (which is a good thing for Destruction's fans). Another interesting thing on the album is the kind of riffs we have. Yes, the type of riffs are similar to those of Destruction, but Necronomicon made great additions to it, by expanding even more what they did before. You will also hear the typical fancy guitar solos like in Destruction. The most popular song is indeed "Possessed by Evil", which is a unique original piece of the German Thrash scene and is mainly considered a classic.
Overall, this is not the catchiest album ever, but songs like "Blind Destruction" or "Iron Charm" has solid choruses, this is the kind of songs that will get stuck in your head for a bit of time. There's no bad tracks on this album at all, each track have their great moments and killer riffs! It's obviously recommend people to give the album a few listens. This is the kind of album that needs to grow in you before appreciating its evil art, but once you're into it, you will dig it and see its catchiness. If you're a 80s German Thrash Metal fan, especially fan of Destruction, then you need to look up to it!! This is an undeniable classic German Thrash Metal album!!!
Limited to 500 copies (250 black + 250 transparent ultra-clear) vinyl with poster, insert and 425gsm heavy cardboard cover. We can't guarantee the color of the vinyl, because items are sealed and share the same barcode.
High Roller Records, 1986/2018 (HRR 340). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Dark Land 6:42
2. Possessed By Evil 4:17
3. Bloody Revenge 3:36
4. Insanity 3:00

Side B
5. Blind Destruction 3:50
6. Hades Invasion 4:30
7. Magic Forest 5:44
8. Iron Charm 5:34

Total playing time: 37:13 min.

 

Remastered re-release of the third and the final full-length studio album by legendary American Grunge/Alternative Rock band.
Following the massive and unexpected commercial success of Nirvana's second album, "Nevermind", in 1991, the band had intended to "return to its roots" by recording a more abrasive and less mainstream-sounding release with polished production. To capture a more abrasive and natural sound, the band hired engineer Steve Albini to record "In Utero" during a two-week period in February 1993 at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
The music was recorded quickly with few studio embellishments, and the song lyrics and album packaging incorporated medical imagery that conveyed frontman Kurt Cobain's outlook on his publicized personal life and his band's newfound fame.
Soon after recording was completed, rumors circulated in the press that DGC might not release the album in its original state, as the record label felt that the result was not commercially viable. Although Nirvana publicly denied the statements, the band opted to remix parts of the album. Albini declined to alter the album further, and ultimately the band hired R.E.M. producer Scott Litt to make minor changes to the album's sound and remix the singles "Heart-Shaped Box" and "All Apologies".
"In Utero" turned out to be Nirvana's last record, and it's hard not to hear it as Kurt Cobain's suicide note, since Albini's stark, uncompromising sound provides the perfect setting for Cobain's bleak, even nihilistic, lyrics. Even if the album wasn't a literal suicide note, it was certainly a conscious attempt to shed their audience - an attempt that worked, by the way, since the record had lost its momentum when Cobain died in the spring of 1994. Even though the band tempered some of Albini's extreme tactics in a remix, the record remains a deliberately alienating experience, front-loaded with many of its strongest songs, then descending into a series of brief, dissonant squalls before concluding with "All Apologies", which only gets sadder with each passing year. Throughout it all, Cobain's songwriting is typically haunting, and its best moments rank among his finest work, but the over-amped dynamicism of the recording seems like a way to camouflage his dispiritedness, as does the fact that he consigned such great songs as "Verse Chorus Verse" and "I Hate Myself and Want to Die" to compilations, when they would have fit, even illuminated the themes of "In Utero". Even without those songs, "In Utero" remains a shattering listen, whether it's viewed as Cobain's farewell letter or self-styled audience alienation. Few other records are as willfully difficult as this.
Upon release, "In Utero" entered the Billboard 200 chart at number one and received critical acclaim as a drastic departure from "Nevermind". Rolling Stone has ranked it at number 435 on its list "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". The album was also included in the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die". The record has been certified five times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, and has sold 15 million copies worldwide.
It is generally accepted that this is Steve Albini's original, unaltered mix of the album. Pressed from stampers of 2003's "In Utero". 180g vinyl includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics, pictures & credits. Release also includes MP3 download voucher.
Geffen Records/Sub Pop/DGC/Universal Music Group International, 1993/2015 (0720642453612). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Serve The Servants 3:34 
2. Scentless Apprentice 3:47 
3. Heart Shaped Box 4:39 
4. Rape Me 2:49 
5. Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle 4:07 
6. Dumb 2:29

Side Two
7. Very Ape 1:55 
8. Milk It 3:52 
9. Pennyroyal Tea 3:36 
10. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter 4:49 
11. Tourette's 1:33 
12. All Apologies 3:50

Total playing time: 41:00 min.

Remastered re-release of the cult acoustic live album by the legendary American Grunge band.
It features a performance taped at Sony Music Studios in New York City on November 18, 1993 for the television series MTV Unplugged. The show was first aired on the cable television network MTV on December 14, 1993. As opposed to traditional practice on the television series, Nirvana played a set list composed of mainly lesser-known material and cover versions of songs by The Vaselines, David Bowie, Meat Puppets (during which they were joined by two members of the band onstage), and Lead Belly.
“MTV Unplugged In New York” was the first Nirvana album released in the wake of the death of singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and has become the band's most successful posthumous release, having been certified 5x Platinum in the United States by 1997. It also won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 1996. The performance was released on DVD in 2007.
“MTV Unplugged In New York” is a message from beyond the grave, a summation of Kurt Cobain's talents and pain so fascinating, it's hard to listen to repeatedly.
Back-To-Black 60th Vinyl Anniversary Series 180 gram hard weight vinyl, incl. MP3-Download-Voucher.
Geffen Records Inc., an MCA Company, 1994/2016 (0720642472712). Made in EU.


Tracklist:

1:
1. About A Girl 03:40
2. Come As You Are 04:25
3. Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam 04:16
4. The Man Who Sold The World 02:55
5. Pennyroyal Tea 04:39
6. Dumb 02:58
7. Polly 04:23

2:
8. On A Plain 03:28
9. Something In The Way 03:47
10. Plateau 03:42
11. Oh, Me 03:40
12. Lake Of Fire 03:18
13. All Apologies 04:04
14. Where Did You Sleep Last Night? 05:05

Total playing time: 54:20

First re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
Nokturnal Mortum dwells in one of the darkest and forsaken realms of the Underground. Emanating from Ukraine, they have become legends in their ancient lands. In seven opuses band feature beauty in its darkest and most extreme form. What can be described as Lunar Black Metal, they take on a majestic journey that combines devastating Metal, with Folklore and Classical elements. This is a legendary epic - a grandiose masterpiece that only Nokturnal Mortum can deliver.
What makes Nokturnal Mortum stand above the rest is the very tasteful and effective use that is made of them. Their different voices and grades of presence make a strong contribution to the different moods and atmospheres to be found in each of the lengthy songs (the shortest one is around 7 minutes long). Band also imitate the sounds of traditional instruments that come in every now and then (one of the band’s trademarks), and the result is very realistic.
"Goat Horns" is one of a kind album - original, raw, melodic, atmospheric, immense in its symphonic scope and immediate in its enthralling charisma. "A blaze from the Ukrainian sky" - this is how this album can be described!
Specially mastered for vinyl, with complete new layout, "Goat Horns" re-issue comes with the original album cover. Limited Edition to 100 copies 180g Transparent Swamp Green Vinyl with silkscreen on Side D, housed in Gatefold 350g cover with pms print & silver hotfoil stamping, including 220g uncoated (matte) printed inner sleeves, all assembled in PVC overbag.
Autographed by Knjaz Varggoth especially for Total Metal Shop customers!
Osmose Productions/Only Vinyl Is Real, 1997/2004/2019 (OVIR042). Made in France. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Black Moon Overture 04:47
2. Kuyaviya 07:02

Side B
3. Goat Horns 09:04
4. Unholy Orathania 08:07

Side C
1. Veles' Scrolls 11:47
2. Kolyada 07:08
3. Eternal Circle / Ending 03:50

Total playing time: 51:51 min.


Samples:  https://nokturnalmortum1.bandcamp.com

First re-release of the debut full-length album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
Originally released in 1996 on MC and considered by most as a demo-album, it's a professionally recorded full-length album and highly anticipated cult release requested by fans of elite Slavonic Black Metal, that was reissued on CD for a several times.
"Lunar Poetry" is steeped in moonlight mystery and timeless Slavonic ritualism. This is Black Metal with highly expressive Folk sorrowful melodies. It delivers soaring guitars and apocalyptic keyboard passages. It offers a wide variance in vocals, from screams to whispers and narration, and it breathes the air of originality that Nokturnal Mortum is famous for.
Similar to Limbonic Art in their reliance on rumbling rhythm patterns and keyboard usage, Nokturnal Mortum did a fine job of capturing both - the bleakness of Black Metal, as well as a more ethnic representation of their native Ukrainian Folk music. The music is extremely fluid and tends to lean towards a more majestic and beautiful sound than harshness of Black Metal.
The band also covers Celtic Frost's "Sorrows of the Moon" with a nice degree of skill.
"Lunar Poetry" was way ahead of its time, and even today, it sounds fresh and inspiring. In fact, the result is so startling - it is hard to imagine that this is only Nokturnal Mortum's very first journey into the dark, the ancient and the extreme... Regardless of occasional inexperience that is typical for a demo, "Lunar Poetry" is a beautiful, stirring and impressive album that utterly requires your attention if you have any liking for a keyboard laden Black Metal assault! Without a doubt, "Lunar Poetry" is one of the best Black Metal albums ever!!
Specially mastered for vinyl, Limited Edition to 400 copies 140g Dark Blue Vinyl in Gatefold 350g cover, with 220g printed inner sleeve, all assembled in PVC overbag.
Autographed by Knjaz Varggoth especially for Total Metal Shop customers!
Osmose Productions/Only Vinyl Is Real, 1996/2004/2020 (OVIR04). Made in France.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Tears Of Paganism 01:07
2. Lunar Poetry 04:52
3. Perun's Celestial Silver 07:08
4. Carpathian Mysteries 05:13
5. ...And Winter Becomes 04:52

Side B
6. Ancient Nation 05:10
7. The Grief Of Oriana 05:33
8. Sorrows Of The Moon (Celtic Frost cover) 03:46
9. Autodafe / Barbarian Dreams 07:53

Total playing time: 45:34 min.

Second re-release of the third full-length album by legendary American Death Metal band.
Clocking in at a taut nine songs in 39 minutes without a second of filler, "The End Complete" may be the definitive Obituary album. The band's third, it marks the return of lead guitarist Allen West and it also marks an impressive leap forward in production. The songwriting and playing on Obituary's past albums had been commendable, and "The End Complete" is no exception in that regard. Rather, it's the return of West and the remarkable production job by Scott Burns that sets this album apart from its predecessors. The return of West is important not only because his solos are one of the band's trademarks but also because he's an integral songwriter, here co-penning four of the nine songs. Burns' crystal-clear, in-your-face production is not to be underestimated, either. If anything had marred Obituary's past two albums, both of them otherwise excellent, it was the murkiness of the sound, especially the drums. That's not an issue here at all, however, as Obituary have never sounded this great. The guitar tones especially are downright vivid, particularly when West and rhythm guitarist Trevor Peres depart from one another such as during the solos (the title track is a great showcase for this, and so is "Rotting Ways"). You can practically feel the respective guitar tones buzzing through your head, they're so well recorded. And so are John Tardy's vocals, which are sometimes overdubbed to make them all the more potent and nuanced. They're so well recorded, in fact, you can actually understand some of the lyrics!
This album is Obituary's best selling, with over 200000 copies sold in the U.S. and more than 550000 worldwide. It reached #16 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. Also, the band's new logo introduced on "The End Complete" is the best selling shirt print in the history of Roadrunner Records.
Re-edition includes two bonus tracks!
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records, 1992/1998/2007 (RRCAR 8741-1). Made in Germany. 180 Gram Vinyl.


Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. I'm In Pain 4:01
2. Back To One 3:42
3. Dead Silence 3:21
4. In The End Of Life 3:41
5. Sickness 4:06

SIDE B
6. Corrosive 4:11
7. Killing Time 3:59
8. The End Complete 4:03
9. Rotting Ways 5:17
Bonus Tracks:
10. I'm In Pain (Live) 4:49
11. Killing Time (Live) 4:01

Total playing time: 42:50 min.

First re-release of the debut full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Originally released in 1984, "Battle Cry" is one of the quintessential US Metal albums, and it is one of the best Heavy Metal albums ever written. Alongside Manowar’s first four albums, Manila Road’s "Open The Gates" and "Crystal Logic" and Bathory’s (un)holy trilogy, Omen’s "Battle Cry" is one of the most important chapters in the Holy Bible of Epic Metal.
Omen were originally formed in 1983 in Oklahoma. Not long after they moved to Los Angeles and found an outstanding vocalist, J.D. Kimball. Their song "Torture Me" appeared on "Metal Massacre V". Soon after, Omen inked a deal with Brian Slagel’s legendary Metal Blade Records an started recording their first album, "Battle Cry", which saw the light of day in 1984.
Songs like “Death Rider”, “Dragon’s Breath”, “In The Arena” and “The Axeman” were hailed as classics in the band’s native America (and in the UK for that matter). Europe and especially Germany took Omen to its heart. At the time, Omen were quite often described as “Iron Maiden on speed”.
Boris Kaiser, chief editor of German Rock Hard Magazine said in the book "Best Of Rock & Metal": “The world will probably never again see a band that sounded as unique as Omen on their first three albums, "Battle Cry", "Warning Of Danger" and "The Curse". That was mainly down to J.D. Kimball’s deep, majestic and highly melodic vocals. Add some great guitar work by Kenny Powell and a more than solid rhythm section, and you will end up with one of the best American Power Metal bands of all time.”
"Battle Cry" is definitely a landmark album, for not only US Power Metal, but the entire Power Metal genre in general with its more violent approach to the lyrics and artwork, as well as its undeniable catchy, anthem-like choruses and riffs. If this album isn't one that you have got to yet, or one that you found to be entirely unenjoyable, then you had better lock your doors because the Axeman will have you bound and gagged!!
Mastered for vinyl, strictly limited to 200 copies DTC Edition Opaque Red/Purple Splatter Vinyl includes giant 2-sided poster. 
Metal Blade Records Inc., 1984/2017 (3984-14215-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Death Rider 3:29
2. The Axeman 4:27
3. Last Rites 3:40
4. Dragon's Breath 3:00
5. Be My Wench 4:06

Side Two
6. Battle Cry 3:42
7. Die By The Blade 3:09
8. Prince Of Darkness 2:46
9. Bring Out The Beast 4:11

Total playing time: 36:30 min.

Second full-length album by the legendary “godfather” of Heavy Metal.
This album is Osbourne's personal favorite of all his releases. This is the final album recorded by guitarist Randy Rhoads, who perished in an airplane crash in early 1982. It also represents drummer Lee Kerslake's final appearance with Osbourne. Although bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer Tommy Aldridge are credited in the liner notes and pictured on the inner sleeve, it was bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Kerslake who performed all bass and drum parts on the original release.
Osbourne sure delivered a message with this trail of thought. The little above average playing of the guitar God Rhoads did work for the relatively young Ozz fanbase. Recorded back to back alongside with the solo debut “Blizzard Of Ozz”, “Diary Of Madman” concealed the unseen talents of the bassist Bob Daisley. Madman rages through with some dramatic and tragic guitar passages all toward the mad, doomy and sadistic dimensions of this album. This album was done with passion!
To date, the album has sold over 3.2 million copies worldwide.
Rare edition with titles in English and Russian. AnTrop, 1981/1993 (P93-00299-300). Unofficial release. Made in Russia. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE:
1. Over The Mountain 04:31
2. Flying High Again 04:44
3. You Can't Kill Rock And Roll 06:59
4. Believer 05:15

SIDE TWO:
5. Little Dolls 05:39
6. Tonight 05:50
7. S.A.T.O. 04:07
8. Diary Of A Madman 06:14

Total playing time: 43:19 min.

The second official live album by the legendary American Groove Metal band.
Recorded June 4th, 1994 at Donington Monsters Of Rock Festival.
Following up the 20th Anniversary Edition of their landmark #1 album "Far Beyond Driven", Pantera are continuing the celebration with the vinyl release "Far Beyond Bootleg- Live From Donington '94".
Recorded at the Monsters Of Rock Festival in Donington, England, on June 4, 1994, this live show was included on the second disc of the "Far Beyond Driven" reissue and is now available on LP for the first time, just one day prior to the show s 20th anniversary!
The show captures the band (singer Philip Anselmo, guitarist Dimebag Darrell, bassist Rex Brown and drummer Vinnie Paul) in top form, shredding through nine songs in 40 minutes.
Just a few months prior to the Donington show, Pantera had reached a major milestone when the legendary metal band's seventh studio album, "Far Beyond Driven", debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, becoming the fastest-selling album of the band's career and its second consecutive Platinum release. "Far Beyond Driven" remained on the Billboard album chart for seven more months and many still regard it as the heaviest album to ever top the chart!!
Rhino Records, 2014 (8122796028). Made in EU. First press.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE
1. Use My Third Arm 4:04 
2. Walk 5:15 
3. Strength Beyond Strength 4:01 
4. Domination / Hollow 6:54

SIDE TWO
5. Slaughtered 3:57 
6. Fucking Hostile 2:05 
7. This Love 7:16 
8. Mouth For War 4:01 
9. Cowboys From Hell 4:49

Total playing time: 42:22 min.

The third official compilation album by legendary American Groove Metal band.
While the tragic 2004 death of Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott will prevent a full reunion from ever taking place, the Texan cowboys from hell are back with a pair of history-scouring releases. First of them is "History Of Hostility". 
"History Of Hostility" is a nine-track compilation that provides is one of the best possible primers for those looking to learn about Pantera. It features inclusions from all five of Pantera's studio albums, so you can tell that there's been a concerted effort to cover the band's career in as even-handed a fashion as possible: you'll get material from "Cowboys From Hell", "Vulgar Display Of Power", "Far Beyond Driven", "The Great Southern Trendkill", and "Reinventing The Steel".
If you've never delved into the Pantera catalog, then "History Of Hostility" is definitely a much better place to start!
ATCO Records/Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company, 2015 (081227954192). Made in EU. First press.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE
1. Cowboys from Hell 04:04 
2. Cemetery Gates (Demon Knight edit) 05:46 
3. Mouth for War 03:56 
4. Walk 05:12 
5. Fucking Hostile 02:50

SIDE TWO
6. I’m Broken 04:18 
7. 5 Minutes Alone 05:45 
8. Drag the Waters 04:44 
9. Revolution Is My Name 05:16

Total playing time: 41:51 min.

The eighth full-length album by Sir Paul McCartney. It was considered a major return upon release for McCartney because he was embarking on his first world tour since the Wings Over the World jaunt back in 1975/1976. "Flowers in the Dirt" was also celebrated due to its musical quality, which earned McCartney his best reviews in years. Album immediately was entered the UK charts at #1.
EMI/Melodia, 1989/1990 (A60 00705 006). Made in USSR. Used: very good.
 

Tracklist:
1.My Brave Face 03:16
2.Rough Ride 04:43
3.You Want Her Too 03:13
4.Distractions 04:38
5.We Got Married 04:55
6.Put It There 02:09
7.Figure Of Eight 03:23
8.This One 04:10
9.Don?t Be Careless Love 03:17
10.That Day Is Done 04:18
11.How Many People 04:14
12.Motor Of Love 06:18
Total playing time: 48:34

Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary British Synth-Pop band.
The duo's second-best-selling album, with over 4.5 million copies bought worldwide and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart, behind U2's “Rattle and Hum”.
The idea for this record was to write (or use) songs that were the extremely long, and then edit them down for radio play. This was of course the opposite of what everyone else was doing at the time, which was to write four-minute songs and then expand them for single releases. Featuring a mere six tracks, most of them well over six minutes in length, "Introspective" was a move back to the clubs for the Pet Shop Boys. Over the course of the album, they incorporated various dance techniques that were currently in vogue, including Latin rhythms and House textures. Melodically, the essential song structures as strong and multi-layered as the previous album, yet that hard to hear beneath the varying rhythmic textures that composed the bulk of each track. Nevertheless, the mixes are more compelling than the remixes on Disco, and the songs include several of their best numbers, including "Left to My Own Devices", "Domino Dancing", reconstruction of "Always on My Mind" and a cover of Blaze's club classic, "It's Alright".
Pressed onto 180g heavyweight vinyl featuring a brand new 2018 remaster of the original album.
Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company, 1988/2018 (0190295831950). Made in EU.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Left To My Own Devices 8:16
2. I Want A Dog 6:15
3. Domino Dancing 7:40

Side Two
4. I'm Not Scared 7:23
5. Always On My Mind/In My House 9:05
6. It's Alright 9:24

Total playing time: 48:03 min.

First official re-release of the third compilation album by legendary British Progressive Rock band.
Anyone who knew anything about Pink Floyd knew that a dance band they were not, so this compilation, courtesy of Columbia Records, was intended ironically. Originally released in 1981, "A Collection Of Great Dance Songs" contains alternative mixes and versions of the band’s classics, now remastered from the original analogue tapes with album artwork faithfully reproduced.
The album contains alternative mixes of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (which comprises parts 1, 2, 4 and 7) edited down for time reasons, and "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)" (which combines the intro from the single mix with the album version which fades out during the "if you don't eat your meat" ending). Also, the track "Money" was re-recorded as Capitol Records refused to license the track to Columbia/CBS Records. David Gilmour re-recorded the track himself, guitars, keyboards, bass guitar and vocals and co-producing the song with James Guthrie. Dick Parry reprised his saxophone role on the track. There are some differences between the re-recorded version and the original; mainly in the saxophone and guitar solos and the overall use of reverb and Gilmour repeating "away" at the end instead of the high pitch scat singing on the original. The drumming is noticeably different from Nick Mason's, especially during the guitar solo, with very little of the tom-tom fills heard on the original.
The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on 29 January 1982, Platinum on 6 July 1989, and Double Platinum in August 2001. The album reached number 37 on the United Kingdom charts and number 31 in the United States.
Pink Floyd Music Ltd./Parlophone Records Ltd., a Warner Music Group Company, 1981/2017 (PFRLP19 / 0190295996901). Made in Netherlands. 180 g vinyl. Remastered.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE
1. One Of These Days 5:51 
2. Money 6:49 
3. Sheep 10:19

SIDE TWO
4. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Edit) 10:58 
5. Wish You Were Here 5:10 
6. Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) 3:51

Total playing time: 42:58 min.

The second compilation album by legendary British Psychedelic/Progressive Rock band.
EMI decided to release a budget priced LP on their Starline label, combining early Singles, B-sides, album tracks and one unreleased number, "Biding My Time". The compilation contains material from the first three albums, "The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn", "A Saucerful Of Secrets" and "More".
"Relics" most noted for its inclusion of the band's first two Syd Barrett-era hit singles, "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play" (this re-release reverts to the original mono mixes of these two tracks). Also were included the B-sides of the three follow-up Singles, with the tracks "Paintbox", "Julia Dream" and "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" appearing in true stereo. The album also includes a previously unreleased studio recording of a Roger Waters composition, "Biding My Time", which had otherwise only been heard by live audiences as part of the Man And The Journey concert sequence.
Despite "Relics" is a compilation and not a regular studio album, it's a pretty good place to start with the band's early catalog. From "The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn", you get the goofy childishness of "Bike" and the mesmerizing "Interstellar Overdrive" - one of the band's trademark instrumental freak-outs; "The Nile Song," taken from the "More" soundtrack, is one of the heaviest songs the band recorded. A little bit of everything that made early Pink Floyd can be found here. Without a doubt, the disc is an essential part of the band's discography, not to be disregarded due to its overlap with studio album material!!
Pink Floyd Music Ltd./Parlophone Records Ltd., a Warner Music Group Company, 1971/2018 (PFRLP18 / 0190295996918). Made in Netherland.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Arnold Layne (original mono recording) 2:56
2. Interstellar Overdrive 9:43
3. See Emily Play (original mono recording) 2:53
4. Remember A Day 4:29
5. Paint Box 3:33

Side Two
1. Julia Dream 2:37
2. Careful With That Axe, Eugene 5:45
3. Cirrus Minor 5:18
4. The Nile Song 3:25
5. Biding My Time 5:18
6. Bike 3:21

Total playing time: 49:18 min.