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The eleventh full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
It was the second and final Iron Maiden album recorded with vocalist Blaze Bayley.
In 1993, Iron Maiden and their popular vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, parted ways. Not going to be stopped by the loss of their 11 year singer, the band began the search for their new front man. They auditioned hundreds of vocalists including Doogie White, who at the time was in Rainbow, and even James LaBrie, of Dream Theater fame. Finally, in 1994, Iron Maiden decided that Wolfsbane singer, Blaze Bailey, would be their next vocalist. After Blaze was brought on board, the band began writing new material for their next album, and in 1995 was released "The X Factor". The album was met with a mixed reaction from fans, but the band soldiered on and entered the studio in 1998 to record their eleventh album, "Virtual XI".
"Virtual XI" met the same fate as "The X Factor". It was even more unpopular among fans than its predecessor, and it suffered in sales, and is to this very day, the only Maiden album to not hit the 1 million mark. As of April 2009 "Virtual XI" had sold 84987 copies in the United States and more than 1050000 worldwide according to Billboard, making the album the poorest selling of the band's career.
The album is slightly unusual in the Iron Maiden catalogue for its extensive keyboard use. For this album, some keyboard parts were performed by band founder/bassist Steve Harris whereas on previous albums all the keyboard parts were handled by session musician Michael Kenney. The album also had a reduced song-writing input from Janick Gers compared to the previous Iron Maiden albums since he joined the band in 1990.
"Virtual XI" was the end of another era for Iron Maiden. Following the Virtual XI World Tour, Blaze Bailey left Iron Maiden and two former members, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned. Overall, "Virtual XI" is a very long album to listen to, despite being only 53 minutes long. The album is very repetitive, and listening to it takes a lot of patience. However, it has a few gems, such as "Futureal", "The Clansman", and "Como Estais Amigos". With a little more variety, it could have been something special!
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1998 (7243 4 93992 2 8) Made in UK. First press. Limited Edition. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM-.


Tracklist:
1. Futureal 02:56
2. The Angel And The Gambler 09:53
3. Lightning Strikes Twice 04:50
4. The Clansman 09:00
5. When Two Worlds Collide 06:17
6. The Educated Fool 06:45
7. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger 08:04
8. Como Estais Amigos 05:30
Total playing time: 53:15 min.


Samles: http://www.lastfm

Japanese edition ohe fifth full-length albums by cult American Neo-Prog/Progressive Rock keyboardist Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and Dixie Dregs fame.
Many other musicians perform on tracks on this album including Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple), and Dream Theater bandmate John Petrucci, who also worked with Rudess on Liquid Tension Experiment.
On "Feeding The Wheel", Jordan Rudess has modernized the keyboard sounds pioneers like E. Power Biggs, Rick Wakeman, Gary Wright, Alan Hovhaness, and Keith Emerson broke ground with. The latter-day third ivory player in Dream Theater takes Gary Wright's Dream Weaver a step or two into the twilight zone. "Headspace" is a nice moody piece, kind of like Edgar Froese outside of Kraftwerk with more activity in the mix. "Quantum Soup" features Steve Morse of the Dregs on guitar solo with Terry Bozzio of Missing Persons playing percussion, the first of eight numbers the ex-Zappa drummer provides the bottom for. Track two has its own evolution, from Jazz/Progressive Rock to a bassy Funk eight minutes into the tune, with the 11 minutes of "Quantum Soup" melting nicely into the six minutes of "Shifting Sands".
The spaced notations in the CD booklet are vaguely familiar, that aforementioned Dream Weaver concept a simplified version of this. "We all feed wheels that carry our hopes and dreams to another day" is the sentiment written by Rudess, and those thoughts are unleashed in music which will appeal to fans of Dream Theater and Emerson, Lake & Palmer and those who feel Steely Dan is too mainstream. "Revolving Door" could be the theme to Hawaii Five-O turned upside down; strange vocals invade for a few moments on this otherwise instrumental enterprise. The title track can be a bit much except for the staunchest fans of Progressive Rock, over seven minutes of the piano runs Jordan Rudess learned at Juilliard embellished with high-end production and superb drums. For those who thought Emerson, Lake & Palmer's "The Nutrocker" wasn't energetic enough, explore this disc. "Dreaming in Titanium" is like some prelude to music by Prince, while "Center of the Sphere" is part of the artist's quest, the "search for the ultimate sound" that Rudess speaks of.
For an effortlessly enjoyable and mentally replenishing keyboard music experience, look no further than "Feeding The Wheel", a record that soars, swims and does musical marathons that seem superhuman to those back on safe ground watching. And for a demonstration of Rudess' confident skills within more of a band framework, check out Dream Theater in a very active 2002, as well as his important role on the next David Bowie album.
CD comes with OBI and additional Japanese booklet.
Magna Carta Records/Avalon/Marquee Inc., Japan, 2001 (MICP-10266). Made in Japan. First press. Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. The Voice (Intro) 0:19 
2. Quantum Soup 11:02 
3. Shifting Sands 6:00 
4. Dreaming In Titanium 4:09 
5. Ucan Icon 5:41 
6. Center Of The Sphere 1:38 
7. Crack The Meter 6:13 
8. Headspace 3:58 
9. Revolving Door 8:33 
10. Interstices 4:04 
11. Feed The Wheel 10:12
Total playing time: 61:49

The first full-length album by the legendary American Post-Grunge/Nu-Metal band.
One of the best-selling Nu-Metal bands on the planet!
With little publicity, radio play, or MTV exposure, Korn took their eponymous 1994 debut to Platinum status! Like all unexpected successes, it's easier to understand its popularity in retrospect. Although they disdain the "Metal" label, there's no question that Korn are among the vanguard of Post-Grunge/Alt-Metal outfits. Borrowing from Jane's Addiction, Rage Against the Machine, Pantera, Helmet, Faith No More, Anthrax, Public Enemy, and N.W.A, Korn developed a testosterone-fueled, ultra-aggressive Metal-Rap hybrid. They're relentless, both in their musical attack and in lead singer Jonathan Davis' bleak, violent lyrics. Tales of abuse and alienation run rampant throughout the record. It's often disturbing and, to some ears, even offensive, but their music can have a cathartic effect that makes up for their vulgarity and questionable lapses in taste. It's a powerful sound and one that actually builds on the Funk-Metal innovations of the late '80s/early '90s!
"Shoots And Ladders" was nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance!!
Immortal Records/Epic Records/Sony Music Entertainment Inc., 1994 (EK 66633). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Blind 4:19
2. Ball Tongue 4:29
3. Need To 4:01
4. Clown 4:37
5. Divine 2:51
6. Faget 5:49
7. Shoots & Ladders 5:22
8. Predictable 4:32
9. Fake 4:51
10. Lies 3:22
11. Helmet in the Bush 4:02
12. Daddy 17:31
Total playing time: 65:46 min.


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The third full-length album by American Glam Metal/Hard Rock band.
Released in 1991, the meticulous production gives the album a sound typical of the period - a full sound, with lots of background harmony vocals, layered guitars and additional keyboard tracks. The album starts in a more somber note with "Over the Edge", which was used in the film Point Break, but the bulk of it consists of standard Hard Rockers, such as "Kiss My Love Goodbye" and "My Koo Ka Choo". The band aims for the ballad hit several times, in "Crystal Eyes", "It's Over Now" and the 1950s-style "I Found You", attempting to repeat the earlier success of their major single "The Ballad of Jayne". While no track from the album topped the charts (and the band's success declined soon afterwards as their style fell out of commercial favor), "Hollywood Vampires" presents various shades of the band and is representative of the late 1980s - early 1990s Heavy Metal scene, with riff-laden songs and big choruses on every song.
Mercury/Phonogram Inc./PolyGram Records Inc., 1991 (849 604-2). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Over The Edge     5:41 
2. Some Lie 4 Love     3:54 
3. Kiss My Love Goodbye     4:42 
4. Here It Comes     4:37 
5. Crystal Eyes     5:54 
6. Wild Obsession     4:14 
7. Dirty Luv     4:29 
8. Ky Koo Ka Choo     4:06 
9. It's Over Now     4:10 
10. Snake Eyes Boogie     2:56 
11. I Found You     4:10 
12. Big House     4:12
Total playing time: 53:05

American release of the sixth full-length album by the cult American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Produced by former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, "Shrinking Violet" is a harder-edged return to L.A. Guns' roots in Sleazy, crunching Glam Metal a la Kiss and Mötley Crüe.
New (Ex- Love/Hate) singer Jizzy Pearl brings a nice raw sound back to the band, as does Clarke's restrained yet muscular production. Although a few tracks are too long and begin to meander after a while, the songwriting is actually quite consistent overall; the end result is a surprisingly focused and effective album by a band that appeared all but spent as a creative force. Gilby Clarke also provided additional guitars on the track "Dreamtime".
Every track on this CD is a winner. Seriously, its really good. This is not the raw garage band that L.A. Guns has become known as, but largely sounds like a band on it's last legs & trying something new because they have nothing to lose!
Maybe the best L.A. Guns album ever!!
Perris Records, 1999 (LA 99282). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. I'll Be There 
2. Girl You Turn Me On 
3. Cherries 
4. Decide 
5. It's Hard 
6. California 
7. Dreamtime 
8. Bad Whiskey 
9. Barbed Wire 
10. Big Little Thing 
11. Shrinking Violet 
12. How Many More Times
Total playing time: 57:29 


Samples: http://www.allmusic.com

The fourteenth full-length album by legendary Japanese Heavy Metal band.
It seemed that it wasn't really Loudness with only Akira left from the original band. Sure, Loudness no longer sound like they did on popular releases like "Thunder In The East" and "Soldier Of Fortune", but then again, those albums sounded like any number of 1980's Heavy Metal bands. The 90's releases from Loudness are quite unique and sound like no other band. Songs like "9 Miles High" are quite good. This particular song is a mixture of classic Thrash Metal layered with some 70's wah-wah guitar from Akira. "Wicked Witches" on the other had has a slow, Doomy, almost Stoner Rock/Metal sound. "Crazy Go-Go" sounds a bit like Loudness cover classic Kiss, although it is an original song. The track six, "Kaisou", is an odd Jimi Hendrix influenced instrumental that acts as an intro for "Babylon". "Taj Mahal" is a Middle Eastern sounding song that seems a bit out of place on this CD. "Mirror Ball" adds a bit of Funk to an otherwise heavy track. "Nighcreepers" is a fairly heavy song that finishes out the disc quite nicely. 
Very interesting brand of Heavy Metal with some slight Alternative touches. Inventive, highly original guitar work and not very annoying vocals. Much better than 80's hairy stuff from the same band! There is a ton of experimentation, but there is still plenty of meat to chew on!!
CD features fold-out cover-booklet and separate booklet with lyrics in Japanese. This is one of those Loudness albums that is only available as an Japanese import.
Rooms Records, Inc., Japan, 1998 (BMCR-7027). Made in Japan. First press. Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. 9 Miles High 3:45 
2. Dogshit 4:45 
3. Wicked Witches 4:25 
4. Crazy Go-Go 4:17 
5. Voodoo Voices 4:24 
6. Instrumental 1:56
7. Babylon 4:54 
8. Crawl 5:17 
9. Forbidden Love 4:38 
10. Mirror Ball 5:08 
11. Taj Mahal 5:30 I
12. Nightcreepers 5:21
Total playing time: 54:20


Samples:  http://www.allmusic.com

Fifth full-length album by the legendary Murder Metal (Thrash/Death/Grindcore) band.
Finally long awaiting new album for last eight years (5th full length release in 27 years)!! The US Murder Metal machine is back, this time to open a book on the history of serial killers/mass murderers. MACABRE is fully back on track and all their trade-marks are here, so everybody take a seat and get ready for some intense Murder Metal as one could only expect from MACABRE! A musical journey through the history of murder featuring a variety of heavy melodies and vocal styles sure to give you nightmares for years to come!!
CD signed by MACABRE at Brutal Assault Festival, Josefov, Jaroměř, Czech Republic, August, 9, 2017.
Decomposed Records/Hammerheart Records, 2011 (HHR2011-01). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Germany.

Tracklist:
1. Locusta 02:57
2. Nero's Inferno 02:43
3. The Black Knight 04:05
4. Dracula 05:10
5. The Big Bad Wolf 04:06
6. Countess Bathory (Venom cover) 03:26
7. Burke and Hare 04:17
8. Mary Ann 03:27
9. The Bloody Benders 02:46
10. Lizzy Borden 01:33
11. The Ripper Tramp from France 03:38
12. Bella the Butcher 03:00
13. The Kiss of Death 03:24
14. The Sweet Tender Meat Vendor 05:04
Total playing time: 49:36

Debut full-length album by German Melodic Gothic Metal band.
Lutz de Putter founded Mandrake in 1996. The band recorded their first demo “Mandragora Officialis” in 1997. Debut album “Forever” was recorded at Soundlodge Productions in 1998, and shows the harder side of Mandrake more focused on male vocals and growls. Album was produced with the help of some guest musicians. As a self-produced effort, the overall emphasis reaches for a clear and concise tone, which gives the impression of a professionally mixed recording of Doom-laddened riffs accented by keyboards and occasional violin melodies. Influences pertaining to their compositions seem to point towards My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost and Theatre Of Tragedy, with male growling providing most of the vocals while feathery female vocals are interspersed within a number of tracks and are featured almost exclusively on two of them.
All in all this is the great Melodic Gothic/Doom Metal album and it’s musthave for your collection!!

Self-released/Dynalex, 1999. Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Nightshades 05:25
2. Mercenary (Dogs of War) 04:18
3. Fatal Harmony 04:04
4. In Peace 03:31
5. Forever 09:34
6. Fragrance 07:32
7. Autumn Rain 05:03
8. Too Late 05:10
9. God of Lies 06:54
Total playing time: 51:31

"Smells Like Children" is a second full-lenght album by band Marilyn Manson. Various contributions by engineer and Skinny Puppy producer Dave Ogilvie, Nine Inch Nails keyboardist Charlie Clouser and new material by the band resulted in an eclectic and unusual combination of material. The album was produced by Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson and represents an era of the band full of drugs, abuses, tours, sound experimentations and is also a reference to the movie “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”. All the ideas and tracks for this EP were created and composed during the “Portrait of an American Family tour” and is also the first Marilyn Manson work that features Ginger Fish on drums. Marilyn Manson referred to this album as "An album that looks like an album for children that is not for children". On the bottom edge of the disc you can see the words "Keep this and all drugs away from small children". A number of covers are included on the album, most famous of which is the band's cover of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", which helped to skyrocket the band into the mainstream. The other covers on the album are the Patti Smith song "Rock N Roll Nigger" and Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put a Spell on You". Manson's recording of "I Put a Spell on You" was also featured on the soundtrack for the David Lynch film “Lost Highway”.
The album has sold over 1.3 million copies in the U.S.
Interscope Rec./MCA/Nothing, 1995 (492 641-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1.The Hands of Small Children 01:34
2.Diary of a Dope Fiend 05:55
3.Shitty Chicken Gang Bang 01:19
4.Kiddie Grinder (Remix) 04:23
5.Sympathy for the Parents 01:00
6.Sweet Dreams (are made of this) 04:53
7.Everlasting Cocksucker (Remix) 05:13
8.Fuck Frankie 01:48
9.I Put a Spell on You 03:36
10.May Cause Discoloration of the Urine or Feces 03:59
11.Scabs, Guns and Peanut Butter 01:01
12.Dance of the Dope Hats (Remix) 04:39
13.White Trash (Remixed by Tony f. wiggins) 02:47
14.Dancing with the One-Legged... 00:46
15.Rock 'n' Roll Nigger 03:31
16.Hidden Track 08:20

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
With "Youthanasia", Dave Mustaine began moving Megadeth away from its Thrash roots, incorporating synthesizers into their sound and writing subtle, textured songs. The album features 12 tracks with accessible song structures, specifically aimed for radio airplay. The lyrics were also altered, in order to make the music more inclusive for wider audience. These changes were met with mixed opinions from music critics, who noted the band moving away from their Thrash Metal roots.
This is the last Megadeth studio album to feature drummer Nick Menza. It is also the first and so far only album where Vic Rattlehead does not appear at all in any tangible form, save for a limited edition collectible card advertising the Megadeth comic distributed by Chaos! Comics, which shows Vic in Hell reading a scroll.
The album debuted at #10 on Billboard Top 200 chart and was certified Platinum in 1998 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipping one million copies in the United States. The first 500000 copies of "Cryptic Writings" in the U.S. were released with silver background album cover. Two years after its original release, the album sold 850000 copies in the United States and won widespread praise from Rock radio programmers. The song "Trust" was nominated for a "Best Metal Performance" at the 1998 Grammy Awards and became the band's highest charting song on the Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Capitol Records/EMI, 1997 (7243 8 38262 2 3). Made in UK. First press. Used: very good.


Tracklist:
1. Trust 5:11
2. Almost Honest 4:03
3. Use The Man 4:36
4. Mastermind 3:49
5. The Disintegrators 2:50
6. I'll Get Even 4:24
7. Sin 3:08
8. A Secret Place 5:29
9. Have Cool, Will Travel 3:29 
10. She-Wolf 3:36
11. Vortex 2:38
12. FFF 2:38
Total playing time: 46:51 min.

The tenth full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
"Generation Nothing" marks the return to the band's classic Metal sound. Says founding member Kurdt Vanderhoof: "It has elements of both the first album and the "The Dark", but still embraces the new sound of the band without chasing the past". This album is band's first after their late 2012 reunion, and their fourth to featured vocalist Ronny Munroe.
Born out of the West Coast Metal scene in the 80's, Metal Church quickly became one of the standout talents of their genre. The band's first release simply entitled "Metal Church" postured the band as one of the pioneers of the Thrash Metal scene, while their sophomore release "The Dark” was championed as one of the premier Metal releases of the 80's.
Since Howe's departure when the band originally folded in 1994 Metal Church's line-up has been unstable at best. This instability accounts for the band's less than spectacular outings. The man holding the band together is guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof who has finally stabilized the line-up throughout the course of the past couple recordings. Now with the current band’s line-up, "Generation Nothing" combines the best elements of the band’s early roots with modern day lyrical content and a revived hunger that delivers an electric assault of anthemic & epic Metal songs.
Metal Church has always released amazing studio albums (the abominable "Masterpeace" being the lone exception) but never quite has been able to get the recognition that they have so long deserved. Now we can hope that "Generation Nothing" can change the critical reception for the band because it is not only one of the best Metal albums of the 2013 calendar year, it is one of the best Metal Church albums ever! All Hail The Metal Church!!
For fans of: Overkill, Iron Maiden and Accept!!!
CD signed by METAL CHURCH at Brutal Assault Festival, Josefov, Jaroměř, Czech Republic, August, 9, 2017.
Body Of Work Recordings/Rat Pak Records, 2013. Made in USA. First press.

Tracklist:
1. Bulletproof     4:10 
2. Dead City     3:48 
3. Generation Nothing     5:05 
4. Noises In The Wall     8:57 
5. Jump The Gun     5:38 
6. Suiciety     5:45 
7. Scream     4:25 
8. Hits Keep Comin'     5:39 
9. Close To The Bone     4:44 
10. The Media Horse     5:08
Total playing time: 53:19

Samples:  http://www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com (scroll down to listen the tracks)
https://soundcloud.com

“This Present Wasteland” is the ninth and final studio album by famous thrash/heavy metal band Metal Church. After recording this album and few live shows band is calling it quits.
This is the only album to feature Rick Van Zandt on guitar.
First press.
CD signed by METAL CHURCH at Brutal Assault Festival, Josefov, Jaroměř, Czech Republic, August, 9, 2017.
Steamhammer / SPV, 2008 (SPV 98142 CD) Made in Germany.

Tracklist:
1.The Company Of Sorrow 06:36
2.The Perfect Crime 04:36
3.Deeds Of A Dead Soul 08:26
4.Meet Your Maker 05:34
5.Monster 06:24
6.Crawling To Extinction 04:10
7.A War Never Won 05:32 
8.Mass Hysteria 04:40
9.Breathe Again 05:22
10.Congregation 05:52
Total playing time: 57:12

Special Japanese Promo-edition of the third single by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It was also released as the third and final single from their fourth album "...And Justice For All". It is one of the band's most popular songs and has remained a permanent live staple since the release of the album, making this the most played song from the album "...And Justice for All". Like "Fade to Black" and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)", the song starts off slow and clean, but as the song goes on, becomes heavier and faster, leading up to a tapping solo by Kirk Hammett and a dual guitar section by Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield.
"One" was written in November 1987 by Metallica's principal composers James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. The song's theme and lyrics are based on Dalton Trumbo's 1939 novel "Johnny Got His Gun", telling the tale of a soldier who is hit by a land mine and loses his limbs, eyes, ears and mouth. His mind functions perfectly, however, leaving him trapped inside his own body (which could also be described as a special form of locked-in syndrome). Trumbo directed the movie adaptation in 1971, from which the footage for the "One" music video is taken.
"One" is a favorite of many Metallica fans, and thus is a fixture of the band's live performances. When played live, the song is usually played with guitars tuned down by one semitone (a permanent fixture of their studio and live work since the post Metallica era, save for "Death Magnetic" in the case of the former) and is preceded by pyrotechnics and the same sounds of war such as machine guns, and bombs exploding as heard on the recorded version. The song also features heavy strobe lighting during the heavier half of the song, namely before the Hammett solo.
"One" was band's first Top 40 hit single, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rare original 1989 Japanese CBS Sony 5-track limited edition CD single with RED coloured playing surface. Includes a version of Budgie's “Breadfan”, live concert recordings of “For Whom The Bell Tolls” and “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)” plus the original demo of the title track. Picture sleeve complete with fold-out lyric insert.
No doubts, this is one of the most rare Metal CDs in the world!!!
CBS/Sony Group Inc., 1989 (23DP 5438). Made in Japan. Includes Japanese insert; without OBI. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX+.


Tracklist:
1. One 7:24 
2. Breadfan (Budgie cover) 5:44 
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls  (live) 4:48 
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (live) 6:07 
5. One (Demo) 7:04
Total playing time: 31:09 min.


Samples: https://soundcloud.com

Japanese edition of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited” EP, which was his first recorded work with Metallica). It's also the last Metallica album with producer Flemming Rasmussen.
Metallica's previous studio album, "Master Of Puppets" (1986), was their last under their contract with the record label Music for Nations. Manager Peter Mensch wanted them to sign with British record distributor Phonogram Records. Phonogram manager Martin Hooker offered them "well over £1 million, which at that time was the biggest deal we'd ever offered anyone". His explanation was that the final figure for combined British and European sales of all three Metallica albums was more than 1.5 million copies.
"...And Justice For All" marked the band's gear-shift from Underground heroes to the major league. Containing the band's first Top 40 Single, the horror-filled "One", the album's hard-hitting lyrics and darkly intense feel delighted their ever-growing fanbase, reaching number six on the Billboard chart.
After years of refusing to release music videos, Metallica released its first for "One". The video was controversial among fans, who had valued the band's apparent opposition to MTV and other forms of mainstream music. Slant Magazine ranked it number 48 on their list of the "100 Greatest Music Videos", saying that Metallica "evoke a revolution of the soul far more devastating than that presented in the original text". The guitar solo was ranked number seven in Guitar World's compilation of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" of all time. Additionally, website Noisecreep classed the song ninth among the "10 Best '80s Metal Songs".
The album was acclaimed by music critics for its depth and complexity, although its dry mix and nearly inaudible bass guitar were criticized. It was included in The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop critics' poll of the year's best albums, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1989, controversially losing out to Jethro Tull in the ill-fated Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental category. The Single "One" earned Metallica their first Grammy Award in 1990 (and the first ever in the Best Metal Performance category).
Although Metallica's music was considered unappealing for mainstream radio, "...And Justice For All" was highly successful in the US. It became Metallica's best-selling album upon release, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200, where it charted for 83 weeks. More than 8 000 000 copies have been sold in the United States since 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales. It was certified Platinum nine weeks after it was released in stores, and 1.7 million copies were sold in the US by the end of 1988. Since its release, the album has scanned more than 8 million copies in the US. It was certified 8× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping eight million copies in the U.S. With this album, Metallica received substantial media exposure, becoming a multi-Platinum act by 1990.
"...And Justice For All" achieved similar chart success outside the United States. It topped the charts in Finland, peaked within the top 5 on the charts in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and remained on the UK chart for six weeks. The album managed to peak in the top 10 on the Norwegian and Swiss album charts. "...And Justice For All" received a three times Platinum certification from Music Canada for shipping 300 000 copies, a Platinum certification from IFPI Finland for having a shipment of little over 50 000 copies, and was certified Gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments of 250 000 copies. It was awarded Gold by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013 for shipping 100 000 copies in the UK. "...And Justice For All" was surpassed commercially by the band's following album, "Metallica" (1991).
The album was ranked at number nine on IGN's "Top 25 Metal Albums". Guitar World lists it 12th on the "100 Greatest Guitar Albums" from a 2006 reader poll, and lists all of its tracks on "The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time". Kerrang! listed the album at number 42 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". Martin Popoff ranks it at number 19 in his book The Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time, the fourth highest ranked Metallica album on the list. It is featured in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. In 2017, it was ranked 21st on Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
CBS/Sony Group Inc., 1988 (25DP 5178). Made in Japan. Second press. Without OBI. Used: M/M.


Tracklist:
1. Blackened 6:40
2. ...And Justice For All 9:44
3. Eye Of The Beholder 6:25
4. One 7:24
5. The Shortest Straw 6:35
6. Harvester Of Sorrow 5:42
7. The Frayed Ends Of Sanity 7:40
8. To Live Is To Die 9:48
9. Dyers Eve 5:12
10. The Prince (Japanese Edition bonus track) 4:26
Total playing time: 69:58 min.

“Diva Futura” is the fifth studio album by the Greek dark/gothic metal band Nightfall.
Holy Records, 1999 (HOLY46CD). Made in France. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Master, Faster, Sweet Disaster 03:27
2.Sin 04:23
3.The Sheer Misfit 04:21
4.Diva 04:17
5.Licked One's Iced Lips 05:58
6.Picture Me 04:09
7.Some Deaths Take For Ever 03:55
8.Lowve 04:34
9.Ceaseless 04:40
10.My Traitor's Kiss 04:12
11.Pleasure 05:16
Total playing time: 49:12

First remastered re-release of the 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. 
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.
Special collector's edition - 22-bit SBM digital remaster, complete with all original artwork plus bonus photos.
Special collector's edition - Super Bit Mapping processor (SBM) digital remaster with 22-bit analog to digital conversion, yielding an ultra-high resolution "Super-CD", complete with all original artwork plus bonus photos.
Epic/Sony Music Entertainment, 1981/1995 (EK 67236). Made in USA. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. Over the Mountain 04:31
2. Flying High Again 04:44
3. You Can't Kill Rock & Roll 06:59
4. Believer 05:18
5. Little Dolls 05:39
6. Tonight 05:51
7. S.A.T.O. 04:07
8. Diary of a Madman 06:15
Total playing time: 43:26 min.

Debut EP by Portuguese Atmospheric Death/Doom Metal band.
The former band of Ricardo "Morning Blade" Amorim, guitarist of Moonspell!!
The rare CD from the depth of Underground!! A gem for every old school stuff collector!!!
Non Nobis Productions, 1996 (NN-004/CD). Made in Portugal. Pressed in Spain. First press. 


Tracklist:
1. Tranquility (Praeludium) 02:54
2. Survival 05:34
3. Strange Silver Dreams 05:27
4. Azoth 08:59
Total playing time: 22:54

The debut full-length album by the Irish Alternative/Garage/Grunge Rock band.
The band was formed in 1991 in Dublin and signed to Blunt Records (a label owned in part by Andy Cairns of Therapy?) in 1993. Their first EP, "Paranoid From The Neck Down", was released in 1993. After that band was signed to Roadrunner Records. "Black Mask" EP (1994) was released before their debut album, "Sweaty Handshake". Between these records, Blunt Records released a second EP by the band, called "Spent" (1993). Tracks from both EPs, "Paranoid From The Neck Down" and "Spent", was included in debut LP "Sweaty Handshake" released by Roadrunner Records.
On this album band manage kick up a hell of low-fi noise with guitars all over the place and vocals that sound like they're coming from the wrong side of a violent storm, but a resultant cacophony is surprisingly addictive.
Loose collection of drinking buddies, inspired by: Sonic Youth, Big Black, Replacements, Husker Du, Bitch Magnet, Black Flag, Dinosaur Jr, MC5, Stooges! Loud exciting Rock!!
Japanese edition comes with OBI and includes two bonus tracks!
Roadrunner Records/Apollon Inc., 1994/1995 (APCY-8225). Made in Japan. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Never Rest Again 4:39
2. Asshole Agony Aunt 3:42
3. All Time Low 2:49
4. Little Meaner 4:34
5. Where Did Your Plans Go 4:10
6. Black Mask 4:27
7. Insult To Injury 4:08
8. I Got Played 3:50
9. Fun With Maggots 3:28
10. Suck The Grain 4:47
11. Drop It 2:18
12. The Bastard 5:22
Total Playing Time: 48:14

The fourth full-length album by legendary American Progressive Metal/Rock band.
After the breakthrough success and worldwide respect that Queensrÿche gained from their conceptual masterpiece "Operation: Mindcrime", it was a fair assumption that they couldn't possibly outdo or perhaps even match themselves. "Empire", released just two years after that watermark, reveals that Queensrÿche reinvented themselves (though certainly not for the last time).
While many fans were clamoring for a conceptual sequel, the band offers a song-oriented approach that is more Art Rock and less Metal (though "Empire" does Rock Hard in places).
Far removed from the fantasy and techno-paranoiac themes of "Operation: Mindcrime", the lyrics tackle social and physical handicaps ("Best I Can") and issues such as poverty and regret ("Della Brown"). Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo, and company focused much less on the darker side of love so prevalent in their earlier sound, and looked at romance head on with "Another Rainy Night" and "Hand on Heart."
While Queensrÿche lost some die-hard Metal fans with "Empire", the mature sound and tight production of Peter Collins (Rush) saw the band break into the mainstream and hit number nine on the Billboard singles chart with the Pink Floyd-inspired power ballad "Silent Lucidity", which has remained one of the band's set standbys into the 21st century.
The album stands as Queensrÿche's most commercially successful release, reaching triple-Platinum status and the single extracted, the power ballad "Silent Lucidity", reached No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Silent Lucidity" was also nominated for the Grammy Awards of 1992 in the categorie Best Rock Song, as well as Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
EMI-USA/Capitol Records, Inc., 1990 (CDP-7-92806-2). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Best I Can 5:30 
2. The Thin Line 5:42 
3. Jet City Woman 5:20 
4. Della Brown 7:04 
5. Another Rainy Night (Without You) 4:44 
6. Empire 5:07 
7. Resistance 4:47 
8. Silent Lucidity 5:45 
9. Hand On Heart 5:30 
10. One And Only 5:52 
11. Anybody Listening? 7:40
Total playing time: 63:01

The fifth full-length studio album by the legendary American Melodic Progressive Rock/Metal band.
This is band’s highest charting record to date (for example 3rd position in “Billbord 200” chart). Queensryche's music is out on the border of what used to be known as progressive. Although they cut their teeth as a touring band opening for the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC and Def Leppard, they're not really a straight-ahead Metal band, but rather inhabit a similar space as a band like Rush. Powerful, guitar and drum driven music, fleshed out with immense synthesizer flourishes, tricky rhythm changes, and varied dynamic shifts. To record this album, the band temporarily moved to a secluded island, where a studio was built in order to record "Promised Land". The album cover on the right is actually a small part of the artwork created for the album. In the CD version, the full version is available as a poster that doubles as lyric booklet.
Without a doubt this is Queensryche's most progressive and least accessable record. However, as can often be the case, a great work can take time to fully appreciate and those perhaps not initially inclined towards the sound this album has to offer should give it a chance or two more.
EMI Records, 1994 (7243 8 30711 2 8). Made in Holland. First press.


Tracklist:
1.9:28 A.M. 01:43
2.I Am I 03:56
3.Damaged 03:55
4.Out Of Mind 04:34
5.Bridge 03:27
6.Promised Land 08:25
7.Disconnected 04:48
8.Lady Jane 04:23
9.My Global Mind 04:20
10.One More Time 04:17
11.Someone Else? 04:38
Total playing time: 48:11