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Second re-release of the debut full-length album by the cult French Death/Thrash Metal band.
The first remastered re-release.
Massacra started off with a few demos before they finally released "Final Holocaust" in 1990. As the bigger Thrash bands of the '80s began to go for a much less Thrash sound, Massacra did the exact opposite. They wrote some of the most intense and vicious Thrash to date. With insanely fast riffs, brutal drumming and crushing vocals, Massacra was ready to create a huge name for themselves in the Metal Underground.
This is what Death/Thrash should sound like. The classical backbone of the songs is just unbelievably kickass with the fast paced Thrash. The vocals are very aggressive and suit the music perfectly. The lyrics really remind of Sepultura's "Beneath the Remains" era style lyrics and the guitar playing is just as good.
The whole album is dark and it heavy the whole way through, and also essential to any fan of Death or Thrash Metal! There are no complaints that can be made about this masterpiece!! Massacra blends the best of Death Metal and Thrash on "Final Holocaust" flawlessly, and it shows!!!
Re-edition includes three bonus tracks!!!!
Shark Records/Hellshop, 1990/2012 (hell 005). Made in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Apocalyptic Warrior     5:24 
2. Researchers Of Tortures     4:01 
3. Sentenced For Life     5:12 
4. War Of Attrition     4:46 
5. Nearer To Death     5:39 
6. Final Holocaust     3:23 
7. Eternal Hate     5:45 
8. The Day Of Massacra     4:13 
9. Trained To Kill     5:32 
10. Beyond The Prophecy     3:21 
Bonus Tracks:
11. Apocalyptic Warrior (demo 1989)     6:05 
12. Nearer From Death (demo 1989)     7:50 
13. Sentenced For Life (demo 1989)     5:16 
Total playing time: 66:27

The second full-length studio album by Dutch Symphonic Death Metal band.
Mayan was conceived early 2010 by versatile musician and Epica mastermind Mark Jansen and old friend, ex- After Forever keyboardist, Jack Driessen to write an album in the style they always really wanted. Mark asked guitarist Frank Schiphorst (Symmetry, Christmas Metal Symphony) to join in. Frank has a broad range of experience and skills aboard. When put together with Mark and Jack, an undeniable chemistry takes place producing songs in no time. The band needed the perfect musicians to work this out with, and as a logical result Epica drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek and guitarist Isaac Delahaye joined in. Soon also guest vocalists Henning Basse, Laura Macrì, Simone Simons and Floor Jansen were a fact. Not much later followed by bassist Rob van der Loo (Epica, ex-Delian). Laura and Henning became full members in 2013.
With their first release, "Quarterpast", Mayan got instant recognition in the media as has proven by the excellent reviews, in-depth interviews with many provoking questions about the band's point of view and raving reactions of fans throughout the world.
After very successful tours through parts of Europe, Central and South America, plus playing renowned festivals like ProgPower USA, Graspop Open Air, Heaven & Hell (Mexico) and Zwarte Cross for thousands of fans, the band put themselves on the map instantly.
The new album showcases the current condition of our society, in which our freedom and privacy are further limited. The lies and propaganda from governments all over the world, the spying, a so-called "war on terror", and the insinuated "freedom" we get just to keep us under control. This translated through Mark Jansen’s sharp view and the band’s characteristic style of Symphonic Progressive (Death) Metal, for maximum expression results in the perfect and most powerful and confronting album possible to date.
The new album also features guest appearances by Floor Jansen (After Forever, ReVamp), and future band member Marcela Bovio (Stream Of Passion).
Limited to 300 copies 180g Silver Vinyl in gatefold cover includes Poster.
Nuclear Blast Records, 2014 (NB 3238-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Descry (Bonus Track) 2:14
2. Bloodline Forfeit 4:15
3. Burn Your Witches 5:39

Side B
4. Redemption (The Democracy Illusion) 6:07
5. Paladins Of Deceit (National Security Extremism, Part 1) 6:16
Running time: 24:31 min.
 
Side C
1. Lone Wolf 5:54
2. Devil In Disguise 4:59
3. Insano 2:57
4. Human Sacrifice 6:10

Side D
5. Enemies Of Freedom 7:09
6. Capital Punishment 4:41
7. Faceless Spies (National Security Extremism, Part 2) 8:09
Running time: 39:59 min.

Total playing time: 64:30 min.

Remastered re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by the 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.
Remixed & remastered re-edition includes four previously unreleased bonus tracks!
Capitol Records/EMI, 1997/2004 (724359862521). Made in EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. Trust 05:11
2. Almost Hones 04:08
3. Use The Man 04:03
4. Mastermind 03:48
5. The Disintegrators 03:04
6. I'll Get Even 04:19
7. Sin 03:05
8. A Secret Place 05:24
9. Have Cool, Will Travel 03:40
10. She-Wolf 03:37
11. Vortex 03:23
12. FFF 02:47
Previously unreleased bonus tracks:
13. Trust (Spanish Version) 05:12
14. Evil That's Within 03:22
15. Vortex (Alternate Version) 03:30
16. Bullprick 02:47
Total playing time: 61:20


Samples: http://www.lastfm

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 twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The release of "Endgame" brings with it a startling realization: if first-generation Thrash Metal fans had been polled about which of the genre's "Big Four" - Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth - would prove to be the most resilient and consistently prolific over the next quarter century, the only sure-fire consensus would probably have been "well, anyone but Megadeth"! And yet, 12 studio albums and 150-plus songs later - more than any of the other three have managed - that's exactly what's come to pass.
This album is debut for new guitarist Chris Broderick (ex-Nevermore, Jag Panzer). It was the second Megadeth album released through Roadrunner Records and the first album featuring guitarist Chris Broderick, following Glen Drover's departure in 2008 and was the band's last studio album with bass guitarist James LoMenzo; original bassist Dave Ellefson would rejoin the band only several months after the album's release.
“Endgame” entered the Billboard 200 at number 9 (marking the band's tenth overall top 10 debut), and has sold around 150000 copies in the U.S. as of April 2011. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, and was thought of continuing the success from the band's previous album “United Abominations”. "Head Crusher" had been nominated for "Best Metal Performance" at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards.
"Endgame" is arguably the least commercially concerned Megadeth album since "Rust in Peace" some 20 years earlier, and by touching on so many of the favored songwriting styles of those early years, it should not only give their typically opinionated fan base very little to kvetch and moan about, but also throw new fuel upon the flames of Megadeth's unlikely longevity!!
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records, 2009 (RRCAR 7885-1). Made in Germany. First press. 180 Gram Vinyl.


Tracklist:

SIDE A:
1. Dialectic Chaos 2:26
2. This Day We Fight! 3:27
3. 44 Minutes 4:37
4. 1,320' 3:50
5. Bite The Hand 4:01
6. Bodies 3:34

SIDE B:
7. Endgame 5:57
8. The Hardest Part Of Letting Go...Sealed With A Kiss 4:42
9. Head Crusher 3:26
10. How The Story Ends 4:29
11. The Right To Go Insane 4:18

Total playing time: 44:47

Remixed and remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
One of the most influential Thrash Metal albums of the decade. The first big commercial success of Megadeth, followed by a first world tour.
Arguably Megadeth's strongest effort and a classic of early Thrash, "Peace Sells..." combines a Punkish political awareness with a dark, threatening, typically Heavy Metal world-view, preoccupied with evil, the occult, and the like. The anthemic title track and "Wake Up Dead" are the two major standouts, and there is also a cover of Willie Dixon's "I Ain't Superstitious", which takes on an air of supernaturally induced paranoia in the album's context. The lines between hell and earth are blurred throughout the album, and the crashing, complex music backs up Dave Mustaine's apocalyptic vision of life as damnation - his limited vocal style is used to great effect, growling and snarling in a barely intelligible fashion under all the complicated guitar work.
This was the last Megadeth album to feature drummer Gar Samuelson and guitarist Chris Poland, who were fired shortly after the album was released.
"Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" is highly regarded as a Thrash Metal classic and as an album that gave prominence to Extreme Metal. It has been featured in several publications' best album lists, including Robert Dimery's "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" and Martin Popoff's "Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time".
Vital, necessary Thrash Metal!!
CD includes 4 bonus tracks.
Capitol Records, 1986/2004 (724359862422). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Wake Up Dead 03:37
2.The Conjuring 05:02
3. Peace Sells 04:02
4. Devil's Island 05:05
5. Good Mourning/Black Friday 06:40
6. Bad Omen 04:03
7. I Ain't Superstitious 02:45
8. My Last Words 04:55
Previously unreleased bonus tracks:
9. Wake Up Dead (Randy Burns mix) 03:40
10. The Conjuring (Randy Burns mix) 05:02
11. Peace Sells (Randy Burns mix) 04:00
12. Good Mourning/Black Friday (Randy Burns mix) 06:40
Total playing time: 55:35 min.

Remastered and remixed re-release of the third full-length studio album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
A largely uninspired effort recorded with a new guitarist and drummer, "So Far, So Good...So What!" lacks the conceptual unity and musical bite of "Peace Sells...", which helps push much of its lyrical material into the realm of self-parody, as Mustaine rants about the PMRC, the apocalypse, ex-girlfriends, and other people he is angry with, while hinting at the depth of his substance abuse problem with "502", a paean to driving drunk. The album wants to sound threatening but mostly comes off as forced and somewhat juvenile; typical is the embarrassing cover of "Anarchy in the U.K.", which is played in Megadeth's tightly controlled riffing style and without the looseness of the original, making it sound stilted and stiff - and Mustaine doesn't even get the lyrics right. This one is for diehards only. 
It is the band's only album recorded with Chuck Behler and Jeff Young, who were fired immediately after the subsequent tour. This album features one of the first songs Dave Mustaine wrote for Megadeth, which was "Set The World Afire", being the first song he wrote after being fired from Metallica. He later admitted writing the lyrics during his journey home from the departure.
"So Far, So Good… So What!" sold 400000 copies one month after its release, becoming Megadeth's fastest selling album at that point. The record eventually went Platinum and indicated Megadeth's forthcoming emergence from the Underground scene.
A remixed and remastered version, featuring several bonus tracks, was released in 2004.
Capitol Rec./EMI, 1988/2004 (724359862620). Made in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Into The Lungs Of Hell 03:22
2. Set The World Afire 05:48
3. Anarchy In The U.K. 03:01
4. Mary Jane 04:24
5. 502 03:29
6. In My Darkest Hour 06:26
7. Liar 03:20
8. Hook In Mouth 04:48
Previously unreleased bonus tracks:
9. Into The Lungs Of Hell (Paul Lani Mix) 03:31
10. Set The World Afire (Paul Lani Mix) 05:52
11. Mary Jane (Paul Lani Mix) 04:08
12. In My Darkest Hour (Paul Lani Mix) 06:11
Total playing time: 54:28 min.

First re-release on Pic-Vinyl of the third full-length studio album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
A largely uninspired effort recorded with a new guitarist and drummer, "So Far, So Good...So What!" lacks the conceptual unity and musical bite of "Peace Sells...", which helps push much of its lyrical material into the realm of self-parody, as Mustaine rants about the PMRC, the apocalypse, ex-girlfriends, and other people he is angry with, while hinting at the depth of his substance abuse problem with "502", a paean to driving drunk. The album wants to sound threatening but mostly comes off as forced and somewhat juvenile; typical is the embarrassing cover of "Anarchy in the U.K.", which is played in Megadeth's tightly controlled riffing style and without the looseness of the original, making it sound stilted and stiff - and Mustaine doesn't even get the lyrics right. This one is for diehards only. 
It is the band's only album recorded with Chuck Behler and Jeff Young, who were fired immediately after the subsequent tour. This album features one of the first songs Dave Mustaine wrote for Megadeth, which was "Set The World Afire", being the first song he wrote after being fired from Metallica. He later admitted writing the lyrics during his journey home from the departure.
"So Far, So Good… So What!" sold 400000 copies one month after its release, becoming Megadeth's fastest selling album at that point. The record eventually went Platinum and indicated Megadeth's forthcoming emergence from the Underground scene.
Capitol Records, LLC/Universal International Music B.V., 1988/2014 (0602537976508). Made in Netherlands. 180 Gram Vinyl. Release includes a voucher to download MP3 version of the album.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE:
1. Into The Lungs Of Hell 3:22
2. Set The World Afire 5:48
3. Anarchy In The U.K. 3:01
4. Mary Jane 4:24

SIDE TWO:
5. 502 3:29
6. In My Darkest Hour 6:26
7. Liar 3:20
8. Hook In Mouth 4:48

Total playing time: 34:38

Second official compilation album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The title "Capitol Punishment" is a pun with "Capital Punishment" and it refers to the fact that there was an album left on the contract for Megadeth to release via Capitol before they can leave. So the label released this compilation. Hence this is the last release via Capitol. "Kill the King" and "Dread and the Fugitive Mind" were new recordings done for this release. With the exception of material from the band's debut album, "Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!", which was released on Combat Records rather than Capitol, the compilation contains songs from all Megadeth's previously released albums at the time. In addition to the new track "Kill the King", Capitol insisted on the inclusion of "Dread and the Fugitive Mind", a track recorded for the "The World Needs A Hero" album, then in the production stage. The band agreed simply to release themselves from their obligations to Capitol, but the enmity between band and label was memorialized in the title of the album, intended to demonstrate that working with Capitol was a form of punishment :). At the end of the album, there is a hidden medley track, "Capitol Punishment", which is 4:46.
As of December 2005, Capitol Punishment had sold over 200,000 copies in the U.S.
This sure is a great CD and the world needs Megadeth back!!
Capitol Records, 2000 (7243 5 25916 2 6). Made in EU. Pressed in Italy. First press. Used: NM/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Kill The King 3:43 
2. Dread & The Fugitive Mind 4:23 
3. Crush 'em 4:59 
4. Use The Man 4:35 
5. Almost Honest 4:02 
6. Trust 5:11 
7. A Tout Le Monde 4:27 
8. Train Of Consequences 3:26 
9. Sweating Bullets 5:03 
10. Symphony Of Destruction 4:02 
11. Hangar 18 5:14 
12. Holy Wars ... The Punishment Due 6:36 
13. In My Darkest Hour 6:16 
14. Peace Sells 4:04
15. Capitol Punishment (Hidden Track) 4:46
Total playing time: 71:45 min.


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Fourth full-length album by Greek Thrash/Speed Metal band.
Forged in North America and Greece, Memorain have been around since 2001 and have morphed into an all-star band. They feature Gene Hoglan (Testament, Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad, Death, Dark Angel), Steve DiGiorgio (Sadus, Death, Control Denied), Ralph Santolla (Deicide, Death), Chris Valagao (Zimmers Hole, The Berzerker, Strapping Young Lad) and founder Ilias Papadakis. "Evolution" is 12 tracks of pounding and punishing pure Thrash Metal mayhem! Composed and produced by Ilias in 2011, the album also includes guest musicians such as David Ellefson (Megadeth), Tim "Ripper" Owens (ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth), Jeff Waters (Annihilator), and several others!
CD includes an impressive 20-page booklet with song lyrics and band photos.
This album is a musthave for any diehard metalhead!!
Maple Metal Records, 2012 (MMR009). Made in Canada.


Tracklist:
1. Nations On Fire 
2. Wher Hate Lies 
3. The Break 
4. Circle 
5. Misery 
6. Rules Of Engagement 
7. Death Shop 
8. Destiny Found 
9. A New Era 
10. Power Out 
11. Scratching The Surface (5th Hour) 
12. Methods Of The Past


Samples:  http://memorain.bandcamp.com

The second full-length studio album by American Thrash/Groove Metal supergroup.
Three years later, this super-group have reconvened to do it again with their follow-up album.
It’s clear Metal Allegiance approached this record differently, paring down the list of guest guitarists from nine to just three. There are also fewer singers this go around, and they aren’t quite as obvious as with the first album. The main difference with this album is that it feels like the work of a true band and not a project. Yes, there are still guest vocalists on each track, but with this album, Metal Allegiance make it clear that they are a Thrash Metal band making Thrash Metal music – fewer guests, no cover songs, and a greater overall sense of thematic and musical consistency.
On “Volume II: Power Drunk Majesty”, there are seven new guest vocalists, including: Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder), John Bush (Armored Saint / ex- Anthrax), Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (Overkill), Mark Tornillo (Accept), Johan Hegg (Amon Amarth), Max Cavalera (Soulfly), and Floor Jansen (Nightwish). Two vocalists from the first album return - in the form of Metal Allegiance’s “fifth Beatle” - Mark Osegueda (Death Angel) and Troy Sanders (Mastodon). There are also two guest guitarists: Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper), and, of course, main guitarist - the real guitar hero - Alex Skolnick (Testament).
CD includes 16-page booklet.
Nuclear Blast Entertainment, 2015 (NE 4481-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Accuser (featuring Trevor Strnad) 6:16
2. Bound By Silence (featuring John Bush) 4:57
3. Mother Of Sin (featuring Bobby Blitz) 6:04
4. Terminal Illusion (featuring Mark Tornillo) 5:54
5. King With A Paper Crown (featuring Johann Hegg) 6:57
6. Voodoo Of The Godsend (featuring Max Cavalera) 5:05
7. Liars & Thieves (featuring Troy Sanders) 5:56
8. Impulse Control (featuring Mark Osegueda) 4:12
9. Power Drunk Majesty (Part I) (featuring Mark Osegueda) 4:15
10. Power Drunk Majesty (Part II) (featuring Floor Jansen) 4:57
Total playing time: 54:33 min.



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Debut full-length studio album by Brazilian Heavy Metal band.
Formed in 1980 from the ashes of band Power, Metal Pesado recorded a self-titled two-track demo in 1993, and split-up in 1984... They reunited in 2006 and released a debut album in 2012.
Metal Pesado is the literal translation into Portuguese of Heavy Metal, so without doubts you can understand what you will find on this record. Pure oldschool Heavy Metal for all fans of this genre!
Metal Soldiers Records, 2012 (MSR 014). Made in Portugal. Pressed in Spain. First press.


Trackllist:
1. Heavy Metal 5:41
2. Thunder, O Cavaleiro Negro 5:04
3. Corcunda De Notredame 4:54
4. Licantropia 4:58
5. Henrique VIII (Instrumental) 1:49
6. Bombardeio 5:26
7. Bruxas 4:36
8. Depois Do Funeral 4:41
9. Crise De Nervos 6:34
10. Invasores 4:16
11. Metal Pesado 4:43
Bonus Tracks:
12. Propaganda De Show No Circo Voador (20.08.83) 0:23
13. Forças Do Mal (Live - 20.08.83) 4:14
14. Instrumental Solo (Live - 20.08.83) 6:37
15. Metal Pesado (Demo 83) 3:19
16. Licantropia (Demo 83) 4:36
Total playing time: 71:53 min.

The ninth full-length album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Album was released on September 12, 2008 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's first album to feature bassist Robert Trujillo and the first to be produced by Rick Rubin (Slayer’s producer), making this Metallica's first album since “...And Justice for All” (1988) that was not produced by Bob Rock.
“Death Magnetic” features very long, technical guitar solos from both Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield, marking a return to the band's Thrash Metal roots. “Death Magnetic” also the band's first album released through Warner Bros. Records, although they still remain with Warner Music Group, which also owns their previous label, Elektra Records. Outside of North America, they are distributed through Universal Music Group as they remain signed to Vertigo Records in the United Kingdom. The album is also the band's fifth consecutive studio album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States, making Metallica the first band ever to do so.
Band logo and album title on a clear sticker stuck to the front of the case. The front of the booklet does not have the band name/logo or title printed on it.
Universal International Music B.V., 2008 (00602517840201). Made in Europe. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. That Was Just Your Life     7:08 
2. The End Of The Line     7:52 
3. Broken, Beat & Scarred     6:25 
4. The Day That Never Comes     7:56 
5. All Nightmare Long     7:57 
6. Cyanide     6:39 
7. The Unforgiven III     7:46 
8. The Judas Kiss     8:00 
9. Suicide & Redemption     9:57 
10. My Apocalypse     5:01
Total playing time: 74:48 min.

Remastered re-release of the cover songs compilation album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
After years of success, critical acclaim, personal loss, and fan backlash, Metallica had seen it all. It also seemed that they had done everything they had really wanted to do. So, the question was quite simply: what to do next? Easy, make a covers' album!
Metallica has always enjoyed playing covers, and this collection is a nice salute to their long career and the bands they enjoy listening to. “Garage Inc.” Sadly, this is the best thing that they might have done in the 90s since the “Black Album”.
Overall, Metallica’s “Garage Inc.” is quite an interesting little insight into the influences of Metallica. Also, it is quite interesting, is what they do to modify each song to fit them. “Garage Inc.” is best suited for fans that might not have the budget or time to track down all of these separate releases.
Metallica/PolyGram International Music B.V./Vertigo, 1998 (538 351-2). Made in Europe. Re-press.


Tracklist:

DISC I - New Recordings '98
1. Free Speech For The Dumb 2:35
2. It's Electric 3:34
3. Sabbra Cadabra 6:20
4. Turn The Page 6:06
5. Die, Die My Darling 2:29
6. Loverman 7:53
7. Mercyful Fate (Featuring "Satan's Fall", "Curse Of The Pharaohs", "A Corpse Without Soul", "Into The Coven" And "Evil") 11:11
8. Astronomy 6:38
9. Whiskey In The Jar 5:05
10. Tuesday's Gone 9:06
11. The More I See 4:49
Running time: 65:46 min.

DISC II
Garage Days Re-Revisited '87
1. Helpless 6:38
2. The Small Hours 6:43
3. The Wait 4:55
4. Crash Course In Brain Surgery 3:10
5. Last Caress / Green Hell 3:30
Garage Days Revisited '84
6. Am I Evil? 7:50
7. Blitzkrieg 3:37
B-Sides & One-Offs '88-'91
8. Breadfan 5:41
9. The Prince 4:26
10. Stone Cold Crazy 2:18
11. So What 3:09
12. Killing Time 3:04
Motorheadache '95
13. Overkill 4:05
14. Damage Case 3:40
15. Stone Dead Forever 4:52
16. Too Late Too Late 3:12  
Running time: 70:50 min.

Total playing time: 136:36 min.

The second live album by legendary American Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Metallica plays with The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra!
It was recorded on April 21–22, 1999 at The Berkeley Community Theatre. This is the final Metallica album to feature Jason Newsted as bassist.
"S&M" contains performances of Metallica songs with additional symphonic accompaniment, which was composed by Michael Kamen, who also conducted the orchestra during the concert. The idea to combine Heavy Metal with an epic classical approach, as James Hetfield has stated repeatedly, was an idea of Cliff Burton. Burton’s love of Classical Music, especially of Johann Sebastian Bach, can be traced back to many instrumental parts and melodic characteristics in Metallica’s songwriting including songs from "Ride The Lightning" and "Master Of Puppets". The other inspiration was Deep Purple's 1969 "Concerto For Group And Orchestra". Purple revived their hybrid musical performance in 1999's "Live At The Royal Albert Hall" after being notified that Metallica were doing their earlier that year.
In addition to songs from previous albums spanning "Ride The Lightning" through "Reload", there are two new compositions: "No Leaf Clover" and "- Human"!
"S&M" sold 300000 units in the first week of release, and went on to sell a total of 2.5 million copies. As of 2003, the album has been certified 5x Platinum.
2CD completed with 32 pages booklet!
Metallica/Vertigo, 1999/2005 (542 216-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

CD 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold     2:30
2. The Call Of The Ktulu     9:34 
3. Master Of Puppets     8:54 
4. Of Wolf And Man     4:18 
5. The Thing That Should Not Be     7:26 
6. Fuel     4:35 
7. The Memory Remains     4:42 
8. No Leaf Clover     5:43 
9. Hero Of The Day     4:44 
10. Devil's Dance     5:26 
11. Bleeding Me     9:01 
Playing time: 67:00 min.

CD 2
1. Nothing Else Matters     6:47 
2. Until It Sleeps     4:29 
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls     4:52 
4. - Human     4:19
5. Wherever I May Roam     7:01 
6. Outlaw Torn     9:58 
7. Sad But True     5:46 
8. One     7:53 
9. Enter Sandman     7:39 
10. Battery     7:24
Playing time: 66:15 min.

Total playing time: 133:15 min.


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The second live album by legendary American Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Metallica plays with The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra!
It was recorded on April 21–22, 1999 at The Berkeley Community Theatre. This is the final Metallica album to feature Jason Newsted as bassist.
"S&M" contains performances of Metallica songs with additional symphonic accompaniment, which was composed by Michael Kamen, who also conducted the orchestra during the concert. The idea to combine Heavy Metal with an epic classical approach, as James Hetfield has stated repeatedly, was an idea of Cliff Burton. Burton’s love of Classical Music, especially of Johann Sebastian Bach, can be traced back to many instrumental parts and melodic characteristics in Metallica’s songwriting including songs from "Ride The Lightning" and "Master Of Puppets". The other inspiration was Deep Purple's 1969 "Concerto For Group And Orchestra". Purple revived their hybrid musical performance in 1999's "Live At The Royal Albert Hall" after being notified that Metallica were doing their earlier that year.
In addition to songs from previous albums spanning "Ride The Lightning" through "Reload", there are two new compositions: "No Leaf Clover" and "- Human"!
"S&M" sold 300000 units in the first week of release, and went on to sell a total of 2.5 million copies. As of 2003, the album has been certified 5x Platinum.
2CD completed with 32 pages booklet!
Metallica/Vertigo, 1999/2005 (546 797-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

CD 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold     2:30
2. The Call Of The Ktulu     9:34 
3. Master Of Puppets     8:54 
4. Of Wolf And Man     4:18 
5. The Thing That Should Not Be     7:26 
6. Fuel     4:35 
7. The Memory Remains     4:42 
8. No Leaf Clover     5:43 
9. Hero Of The Day     4:44 
10. Devil's Dance     5:26 
11. Bleeding Me     9:01 
Playing time: 67:00 min.

CD 2
1. Nothing Else Matters     6:47 
2. Until It Sleeps     4:29 
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls     4:52 
4. - Human     4:19
5. Wherever I May Roam     7:01 
6. Outlaw Torn     9:58 
7. Sad But True     5:46 
8. One     7:53 
9. Enter Sandman     7:39 
10. Battery     7:24
Playing time: 66:15 min.
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Total playing time: 133:15 min.


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Japanese edition of the fourth full-length album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It was released on August 25, 1988 through Elektra Records. 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 was the last Metallica album with which Rasmussen worked on as a co-producer. It was also the first Metallica album not to feature an instrumental track (although "To Live Is to Die" is mostly instrumental, with the lyrics consisting only of a short spoken word section).The album was initially released on one vinyl disc, but soon after re-released (without additional tracks) as a double-album.
“...And Justice for All” was certified 8x platinum by the RIAA on June 9, 2003.
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.

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Like "Death Magnetic", Metallica’s latest, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", is an attempt to revisit their early days. The only difference is that this time they sound like they’re actually trying, and maybe even having a bit of fun. It is band's first studio album in eight years following, marking the longest gap between two studio albums in the band's career. It is also their first studio album not to feature songwriting credits from lead guitarist Kirk Hammett since he joined the band in 1983. Allegedly, this is due to the guitarist losing an iPhone filled with riffs just prior to recording -- and he's also diminished in terms of solos, leaving an album as a showcase for Metallica's musical constructions. Moreover, its band’s first studio album released through their own label, Blackened.
Sprawling over two discs when it could have fit onto one (an aesthetic choice certainly meant to evoke memories of 1988's double LP "...And Justice for All"), "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" does indeed rage, roaring out the gate with a title track where James Hetfield bellows "We're so f**ked/S**k out of luck". That palpable desperation recalls the free-floating angst that fueled Metallica's '80s, but "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" doesn't find the quartet scrambling to sound as ferocious as they did during their heyday. Often, they do unleash the fury - "Moth into Flame" gallops forward in a manner reminiscent of "Battery" - but there's no denying that Metallica are an older band now, either incapable or uninterested in maintaining that intensity over the course of a full double album. When they slow down, it's not exclusively to churn and brood. "Murder One", a salute to departed Motörhead leader Lemmy, may belong in that category, but "Am I Savage?" teeters between ominous dirge and intricate transitions, while "Dream No More" has a backbeat that nearly swings. "ManUNKind" also has a bit of buried Funk in its rhythms and that, along with the preponderance of complicated suites, is a clue that "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" is primarily the work of Hetfield and Lars Ulrich…
Make no mistake - "Hardwired..." is easily Metallica’s best album since 1991’s landmark self-titled LP. Still, the band couldn't return at a better time...
The album was Metallica's sixth consecutive studio album to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 291 000 album-equivalent units in its first week, of which 282,000 were pure album sales. The remaining 9 000 units comprised 34 000 song purchases and 9.3 million streams. It was the third-largest debut of the year in the US on pure sales. The album slipped to number 3 on the Billboard 200 in its second week, selling 75,000 units, including 71 000 copies. "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" was the best selling Heavy Metal album of 2016 in the US and seventh overall, with 516 000 copies sold by the end of December. It became the highest selling debut of the year in Germany with more than 200 000 copies shipped in its first week, earning a Platinum Certification. "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" had the biggest opening week of 2016 in Australia with 26 000 copies sold, debuting at number one on the ARIA chart. Overall, the album was number one in 57 countries, entered the top three in 75 nations and the top five in 105 countries. On April 12, 2017, the album went Platinum. The album has sold over three million copies worldwide.
Blackened Recordings Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 2016 (00602557156263). Made in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:

CD 1
1. Hardwired 3:09
2. Atlas, Rise! 6:28
3. Now That We're Dead 6:59
4. Moth Into Flame 5:50
5. Dream No More 6:29
6. Halo On Fire 8:15

CD 2
1. Confusion 6:43
2. Manunkind 6:55
3. Here Comes Revenge 7:17
4. Am I Savage? 6:30
5. Murder One 5:45
6. Spit Out The Bone 7:09

Total playing time: 77:29

The third re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by the legendary American Heavy Metal band.
The album garnered backlash from a portion of the band's fan base because of a shift in tone from the band's previous efforts ("Load" features a Bluesier sound than the band's previous outings). This time it was more Heavy Metal album according to previous Thrash Metal albums.
For a hardcore pre-"Load" Metallica fan, "Load" will come as a bit of a surprise. The album sounds a bit insecure, because Metallica seem to be in unfamiliar territory, trying to get a bit deeper than they normally would. It also has a bit of a Western sounding feel to it, from songs like "Ronnie" and "The Outlaw Torn". However, there are some rocking songs on this album, that still have the essence of Metallica but still sounds different.
James Hetfields lyrics here are much more deeper and complex than other albums, which is a nice surprise. "Mama Said" for example is a touching song of James's feelings towards his dead mother, and is very personal. Fans who likes James' lyrics from previous albums may find these lyrics frustrating, seeing as there is more than the literal meaning to them. That said, songs like "Cure" see Hetfield trying a bit too hard to be poetic, but "Cure" is essentially the only to be trying too hard, the rest are of a higher standard than previous albums.
"Load" sold 680,000 units in its first week, making it the biggest opening week for Metallica and the biggest debut of 1996.
It's debuted (and spent four consecutive weeks) at #1 on Billboard 200. The album has sold over 5,000,000 copies in United States and is certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA.
This album is very far from the "Black Album", and some fans may be put off by this, however, it is still a fantastic album. The songs here are just as rocking as other albums, but wanting to dig a bit deeper, which is a good thing! Buy this album and see for yourself!!
Blackened Recordings, 1996/2015 (BLCKND011-1). Made in EU. 180 gram gatefold 2LP.


Tracklist:

SIDE 1
1. Ain't My Bitch 5:04 
2. 2 X 4 5:28 
3. The House Jack Built 6:38 
4. Until It Sleeps 4:27

SIDE 2
5. King Nothing 5:29 
6. Hero Of The Day 4:21 
7. Bleeding Me 8:18

SIDE 3
1. Cure 4:54 
2. Poor Twisted Me 4:00 
3. Wasting My Hate 3:57 
4. Mama Said 5:19

SIDE 4
5. Thorn Within 5:51 
6. Ronnie 5:17 
7. The Outlaw Torn 9:49 

Total playing time: 78:52 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by the legendary American Heavy Metal band.
The album garnered backlash from a portion of the band's fan base because of a shift in tone from the band's previous efforts ("Load" features a Bluesier sound than the band's previous outings). This time it was more Heavy Metal album according to previous Thrash Metal albums.
For a hardcore pre-"Load" Metallica fan, "Load" will come as a bit of a surprise. The album sounds a bit insecure, because Metallica seem to be in unfamiliar territory, trying to get a bit deeper than they normally would. It also has a bit of a Western sounding feel to it, from songs like "Ronnie" and "The Outlaw Torn". However, there are some rocking songs on this album, that still have the essence of Metallica but still sounds different.
James Hetfields lyrics here are much more deeper and complex than other albums, which is a nice surprise. "Mama Said" for example is a touching song of James's feelings towards his dead mother, and is very personal. Fans who likes James' lyrics from previous albums may find these lyrics frustrating, seeing as there is more than the literal meaning to them. That said, songs like "Cure" see Hetfield trying a bit too hard to be poetic, but "Cure" is essentially the only to be trying too hard, the rest are of a higher standard than previous albums.
"Load" sold 680,000 units in its first week, making it the biggest opening week for Metallica and the biggest debut of 1996.
It's debuted (and spent four consecutive weeks) at #1 on Billboard 200. The album has sold over 5,000,000 copies in United States and is certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA.
This album is very far from the "Black Album", and some fans may be put off by this, however, it is still a fantastic album. The songs here are just as rocking as other albums, but wanting to dig a bit deeper, which is a good thing! Buy this album and see for yourself!!
CD includes 32-page booklet.
Vertigo, 1996/2005 (532 618-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Ain't My Bitch     5:03 
2. 2x4     5:28 
3. The House Jack Built     6:37 
4. Until It Sleeps     4:27 
5. King Nothing     5:29 
6. Hero Of The Day     4:21 
7. Bleeding Me     8:16 
8. Cure     4:53 
9. Poor Twisted Me     3:59 
10. Wasting My Hate     3:57 
11. Mama Said     5:18 
12. Thorn Within     5:51 
13. Ronnie     5:17 
14. The Outlaw Torn     9:48
Total playing time: 78:59 min.