POWERWOLF “Lupus Dei” /Deluxe 2CD Digibook/

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The debut full-length studio album by cult German Power Metal band.
The band's arsenal of catchy, Gothic Power Metal creates an immediate distinction from the fleet of Rhapsody and Helloween clones that were assailing the continent. You won't hear a sped-up Gamma Ray or Dragonforce here, or a soulless interpretation of Stratovarius, but an entirely different beast that balances Deep Purple, 80's Sabbath, and Alice Cooper with the cult sounds of NWOBHM bands.
This is an enjoyable effort, with a few tracks lagging behind the rest of the band's career. The mix is wholesome, and you truly get a shiver as if you're listening to the entire album in a cathedral with high vaulted ceilings, while the full moon and all its terrors lurk just outside the sanctity of the pulpit and crucifix...
Enhanced CD features bio, cover, logo, photos.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2005 (3984-14534-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
I. Mr. Sinister 4:39
II. We Came To Take Your Souls 4:01
III. Kiss of the Cobra King 4:32
IV. Black Mass Hysteria 4:12
V. Demons & Diamonds 3:39
VI. Montecore 5:19
VII. The Evil Made Me Do It 3:39
VIII. Lucifer in Starlight 4:50
IX. Son of the Morning Star 5:12
Total playing time: 40:03 min.

15th Anniversary Edition re-release of the second full-length studio album by cult German Power Metal band.
It may seem outdated genre for today, yet, Power Metal is one of the basic styles of Metal and it is the style of Heavy Metal. Despite all, Power Metal has always had a mesmerizing capacity of capturing the taste and hearts of the listeners, today as back in time. Of course, this still happens today for the giants of days gone and forlorn but also for newer bands, especially when expressing a good Power Metal, which is the case of Powerwolf.
This is an excellent power album, delivering exactly what is expected: fast, ear-friendly riffs, operatic vocals and short, powerful tracks that delivers positive energy.
The title of the album may be a reference to the story of Thiess of Kaltenbrun, a Livonian man who lived in Jürgensburg, Swedish Livonia, in 1692 and publicly admitted being a werewolf, referring to himself as "The Hound of God", boldly claiming that he and other werewolves went to Hell to fight the Devil.
All tracks are quite good. Vocalist Attila Dorn is clearly the star and main focus here, around whom everything else rotates. His job is truly great; his vocal performance remarkable as he has a powerful voice that boasts out and kicks you in the chest. The rest of the band delivers, with great solos and main riffs that enters your brain from start. Production is excellent and presents really high standards, as is also the songwriting. In addition to recording at Woodhouse Studios, Germany, the band recorded some parts of the album in the 12th-century Deutschherrenkapelle chapel in Saarbrücken. The band also used a 30-members choir on the songs "In Blood We Trust" and "Lupus Dei".
"Lupus Dei" is a really good album, and can be strongly recommend to any Metalhead, also if Power Metal is not your preferred style. This is a very good album with a lot of great features, perfect to set up the power mood and release a high level of energy. Prepare to feel as you're headbanging with the wolves, because you will!
180g Black Vinyl in Gatefold Cover with New Artwork includes a large A1-sized Poster.
Metal Blade Records, 2007/2022/2025 (3984-16034-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
I. Lupus Demonis (Intro) 1:17
II. We Take It from the Living 4:03
III. Prayer in the Dark 4:20
IV. Saturday Satan 5:18
V. In Blood We Trust 3:03
VI. Behind The Leathermask 4:35

Side B
VII. Vampires Don't Die 3:08
VIII. When the Moon Shines Red 4:25
IX. Mother Mary Is A Bird Of Prey 3:16
X. Tiger of Sabrod 3:53
XI. Lupus Dei 6:08

Total playing time: 43:26 min.


https://powerwolf.bandcamp.com/

The 10th Anniversary Edition re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by cult German Power Metal band.
Considered by many as the best album in the band's career, "Blood Of The Saints" has been out of stock for a while, so the time is right for a vinyl re-issue!
The ripping guitars, the battering drum work, and the nightmarish keys work in such great conjecture that one could feel his spirit grow cold with fear as song after song threatens eternal darkness and quenchless bloodthirst upon it. It’s for the ravenous wolf of the night in all of us, and those sacrilegious hymns are augmented all the more with Mr. Attila Dorn’s unbeatable singing. His unholy howling works wonders with his band of merry lupine demons, as tracks like “Sanctified with Dynamite”, “All We Need is Blood”, and “Die, Die, Crucified” can attest to.
In addition to recording at Studio Fredman, Sweden, the band recorded some parts of the album in the 12th-century Deutschherrenkapelle chapel, Saarbrücken.
The album reached position number 23 in the German charts and 75 in the Swiss charts. The album won the Metal Hammer's "Power Metal album of the year" award.
“Blood Of The Saints” is another reminder of Powerwolf’s awesome appeal and is your next addiction!
Limited to 200 copies worldwide, 180g Clear Sunshine Yellow Vinyl in Gatefold Cover with New Artwork includes a large A1-sized Poster and Bonus Track.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2011/2021 (3984-15814-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Blood Side
1. Opening: Agnus Dei 00:48
2. Sanctified with Dynamite 04:24
3. We Drink Your Blood 03:42
4. Murder at Midnight 04:45
5. All We Need Is Blood 03:35
6. Dead Boys Don't Cry 03:23

Saints Side
7. Son of a Wolf 03:58
8. Night of the Werewolves 04:28
9. Phantom of the Funeral 03:07
10. Die, Die, Crucified 02:58
11. Ira Sancti (When the Saints Are Going Wild) 06:25
Bonus track:
12. In Blood We Trust (Orchestral Version) 04:50

Total playing time: 46:23 min.


Samples: https://powerwolf.bandcamp.com