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25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 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".
Special Edition 2CD Set includes digitally remastered in 2011 original album + bonus disc "Live At The Phantasy Theatre, Cleveland 1987" with previously unreleased live show from the band’s first tour.
Capitol Records, LLC/ EMI Records Ltd., 1986/1987/2011 (5099902934525). Made in Germany. 


Tracklist:

CD 1
1. Wake Up Dead 3:40
2. The Conjuring 5:04
3. Peace Sells 4:04
4. Devils Island 5:06
5. Good Mourning / Black Friday 6:41
6. Bad Omen 4:04
7. I Ain't Superstitious 2:45
8. My Last Words 4:49
Playing time: 36:17 min.

CD 2
1. Intro 1:48
2. Wake Up Dead 3:38
3. The Conjuring 5:21
4. Bad Omen 3:49
5. Rattlehead 4:11
6. Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good 3:14
7. Looking Down The Cross 4:29
8. My Last Words 4:42
9. Peace Sells 4:27
10. These Boots Were Made For Walking 4:07 
11. Devils Island 5:18
12. Last Rites / Loved To Death 5:19
13. Mechanix 4:32
Playing time: 55:02 min.

Total playing time: 91:08 min.

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.

First re-release on Pic-Vinyl of the second full-length studio album by 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!!
Capitol Records, LLC/Universal International Music B.V., 1986/2014 (0602537976485). Made in Netherlands. 180 Gram Vinyl. Release includes a voucher to download MP3 version of the album.


Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Wake Up Dead 3:40
2. The Conjuring 5:04
3. Peace Sells 4:04
4. Devils Island 5:05

Side B:
5. Good Mourning / Black Friday 6:41
6. Bad Omen 4:05
7. I Ain't Superstitious 2:46
8. My Last Words 4:47

Total playing time: 36:12 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.

The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It was released on June 4, 2013 and is Megadeth's first album to be released on Mustaine's own label, Tradecraft, after the band's split with Roadrunner Records. There are 11 tracks on the standard edition with 10 of the tracks being new material and the 11th track being a cover of the Thin Lizzy song "Cold Sweat". This album is diverse. We get melodic Metal. This is not Megadeth's heaviest album; there are definitely strong elements of Thrash and Metal in the album.
The title track, "Super Collider", was released as the first single on April 23rd, 2013. The second single was "Kingmaker", but while a YouTube video was released for the song it was not made available for purchase before the album release. It’s debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, making “Super Collider” the band's highest charting album since 1994's “Youthanasia”. Super Collider is the first Megadeth album since “Cryptic Writings” (1997), not to feature a lineup change from the preceding album. The album also features a guest appearance from Disturbed and Device vocalist David Draiman.
This is a great album in its own right, delivering a lot of great quality tunes that many people have been overlooking because they just can’t get over that this is not “Rust In Peace”.
Tradecraft/Universal Music, 2013 (0602537273720). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Kingmaker 04:16
2. Super Collider 04:11
3. Burn! 04:11
4. Built For War 03:57
5. Off The Edge 04:11
6. Dance In The Rain 04:45
7. Beginning Of Sorrow 03:51
8. The Blackest Crow 04:27
9. Forget To Remember 04:28
10. Don't Turn Your Back 03:47
11. Cold Sweat 03:10
Total playing time: 45:21 min.

The sixteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Released on frontman Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft label via Universal, it is the first Megadeth album to feature drummer Dirk Verbeuren, their last album with guitarist Kiko Loureiro, and their first studio album in six years since "Dystopia" (2016), marking the longest gap between two studio albums in the band's career.
Work on The "Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" began in 2019, but faced a number of delays due to Mustaine being diagnosed with throat cancer the same year, along with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In 2021, long-time bassist David Ellefson was dismissed from Megadeth following allegations of sexual misconduct. His bass parts were removed from the album and were re-recorded by Testament bassist Steve Di Giorgio, while former bassist James LoMenzo rejoined the band following the album's completion. The album was produced by Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw.
As of December 2022, six Singles have been released from the album. The first, "We'll Be Back", was released via streaming services on June 23, with "Night Stalkers" following on July 22. The third Single to be released was "Soldier On!" on August 12. The title track was released as a Single on September 2, the same day as the album.
"Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" received generally positive reviews, and debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200 with 48 000 units and is Megadeth's highest-charting album around the rest of the world, reaching No. 1 in Finland, No. 2 in Australia, Poland, Switzerland and Scotland, and No. 3 in the UK, among others. The lead single "We'll Be Back" was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
Tradecraft/T-Boy Records/Universal Music Enterprises/UMG Recordings, Inc., 2022 (00602445124992). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! 4:57
2. Life In Hell 4:07
3. Night Stalkers (Feat. Ice-T) 6:28
Side Two
4. Dogs Of Chernobyl 6:07
5. Sacrifice 4:03
6. Junkie 3:33
Running time: 29:15 min.

Side Three
1. Psychopathy 1:17
2. Killing Time 5:07
3. Soldier On! 4:48
Side Four
4. Célebutante 3:48
5. Mission To Mars 5:16
6. We'll Be Back 4:24
Running time: 24:40 min.

Total playing time: 53:55 min.

The tenth full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Band's second and final studio album released by Sanctuary Records. "The System Has Failed" was the first of three Megadeth records not to include original bassist and co-founder David Ellefson. Instead, the album features session players, including former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland on lead guitar, the very talented guitarist whom he'd fired after the masterful "Peace Sells" album back in the day. However, Poland only provided lead guitar parts and solos on a contractual basis and did not rejoin the band. That re-pairing of Mustaine and Poland alone makes "The System Has Failed" worthwhile. No, this isn't a good old-fashioned Thrash album, but you can tell Mustaine is going for that vibe, especially on songs like "Back in the Day", one in particular that should give dyed-in-the-wool headbangers a giddy sense of déjà vu.
"The System Has Failed" marks a return from the dead for Megadeth - and quite a glorious return, it must be said. When bandleader Dave Mustaine was diagnosed in early 2002 with radial neuropathy - strained nerves in his left arm and hand - the snarling guitar shredder was forced to disband his once groundbreaking band after nearly two decades of activity. Granted, it wasn't that big of a loss at the time, chiefly so because Megadeth had long passed its prime. The band's key recordings date back to the Speed Metal era, from 1986 (the year of "Peace Sells...", "Reign In Blood" and "Master Of Puppets") to 1992 (the year Megadeth, like Metallica a year earlier, made a distinct, more commercial shift, releasing "Countdown To Extinction" - to the dismay of many longtime fans). Following "Countdown", Megadeth struggled. The band continued to release albums, but they weren't well received and, very sadly, one of Metal's once preeminent acts became a bitter has-been. So after Mustaine's injury, the disbanding of Megadeth didn't seem all that unfortunate at the time - it seemed overdue, some would argue. Then in 2004, shortly after an exemplary reissue campaign, Mustaine resurrected Megadeth for "The System Has Failed".
"The System Has Failed" is actually more of a synthesis, taking the reckless abandon of pre-"Countdown" Megadeth and infusing it with the melodic songwriting of latter-day diamonds in the rough like "Symphony of Destruction" and "A Tout le Monde". Add to this some especially thoughtful lyrics (archly political, nakedly personal, and shamelessly mature), and you have the recipe for an excellent, damn near perfect Megadeth album, up there with "Peace Sells", "Rust In Peace" and "Countdown To Extinction" - as unlikely as that may seem.
"The System Has Failed" received positive reception from critics and managed to debut at number 18 on the Billboard 200. Regardless of where "The System Has Failed" ranks alongside Megadeth's other standout albums, however, it most certainly blows away practically every other aboveground Metal album of 2004! No joke!! This is the sort of latter-day masterpiece Metallica struggled in vain for a decade-plus to record to no avail!!!
Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company, 2004 (SANCD297). Made in Germany. 


Tracklist:
1. Blackmail The Universe 4:33
2. Die Dead Enough 4:19
3. Kick The Chair 3:58
4. The Scorpion 6:00
5. Tears In A Vial 5:22
6. I Know Jack 0:40
7. Back In The Day 3:28
8. Something That I'm Not 5:07
9. Truth Be Told 5:40
10. Of Mice And Men 4:05
11. Shadow Of Deth 2:15
12. My Kingdom 3:04
Total playing time: 48:32 min.

The second Single from the fifteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Following a heavy, punchy beast of a lead Single "Fatal Illusion", Mustaine and company have upped the ante even further with "The Threat Is Real", while also providing a rock-solid reminder of where this band came from, as well as a big part of where the Bay Area sound itself derived its unique character.
The structure of this single's A-side is fairly similar to its immediate predecessor, featuring introduction material and cycling through a series of twists and turns in a manner fairly reminiscent of the elaborate approach of "Rust In Peace". But here a long, gradual move from a marching stomp feel at the beginning is traded out for an atmospheric middle eastern inspired prelude that is hauntingly beautiful despite the ominous picture that it paints, which is immediately followed by a more agitated riff set that has all the menacing clatter of an AK-47, but still with a general feeling of buildup. The riff set is quite busy, the mixture of the whole resounds in a very heavy-handed way comparable to the percussive character of a modern groove outfit, and the lead guitar exchange between Dave and Angra's own Kiko Loureiro manages to recapture that primitive shredding vs. Progressive noodling dichotomy that Mustaine originally shared with Marty Friedman.
Of equal importance to the power of this short studio outing is the B-side, a cover of Fear's classic "Foreign Policy", highlighting Hardcore Punk's highly synergistic relationship with Thrash Metal in a manner quite similar to when Megadeth covered "Anarchy In The UK" back in the day. In terms of execution this song is more of a faithful reproduction with a few obligatory present day exaggerations, particularly a more wailing set of lead guitar noise during the brief instrumental breaks, a more gravely and nasty vocal display out of Mustaine, and an even heavier overall sound that is actually more aggressive sounding than anything Megadeth has pulled off in their more than 30 years of existence.
Released on November 25, 2015 on streaming services, and on November 27, 2015 on vinyl, "The Threat Is Real" is the second most performed song from the album, being played nearly 230 times as of September 2022. The song debuted live in Denver, Colorado, on February 23, 2016. A live performance filmed at Hellfest 2016 was featured on the DVD of the Japanese Deluxe Edition of "Dystopia".
The song was ranked the third greatest from the album by Return Of Rock.
Limited Edition of 4000 copies, Record Store Day Black Friday 2015 180 g White Vinyl. 45 RPM.
Tradecraft/T-Boy Records/Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 2015 (B0024069-01). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
The Threat Is Real 4:24

Side B
Foreign Policy (Fear cover) 2:28

Total playing time: 6:52 min.

Split release of two EPs by two russian Stoner/Doom Metal Bands.
Monolith Levitation and Dekonstruktor have really pulled off an impressive split album here.
If you’re a fan of Swans, you’ll have a good time with Monolith Levitation. Grooves are very heavy in a tribal sort of way, both tracks are very Trance like, with a really deep droning vocal line that can shift pretty impressively to a primal cry with ease.
Dekonstruktor come at us with a very similar sound with some subtle but distinctive differences. We have a much more Psychedelic Rock vibe coming from these guys. Heavily effected, mournful vocals lend to this same Psych Rock vibe.
This two curious and crushing bands takes on a style with the lot of originality, redressing the balance of genre. Musthave for any who in it!!
Limited Edition to 300 copies.
Aesthetic Death, 2020 (ADCD 070). Made in UK. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Megalith Levitation - Opium Ceremony 05:43
2. Megalith Levitation - Despair 13:14
3. Dekonstruktor - Beheaded Horizon 08:09
4. Dekonstruktor - Magma Pulse 10:08
Total playing time: 37:18 min.


Samples: https://megalithlevitation.bandcamp.com

The fourth full-length studio album by Australian Experimental/Avant-garde/Noise/Ambient Doom Metal band.
Mekigah is a unique act, and you can take something different from it every time and whatever mood you are in.
'Autexousious' is a long-lost word and means exercising or possessing free will. It is also the cryptic title of Australian extreme music artist Vis Ortis’ fourth album with his acclaimed project, Mekigah, and second album released through the UK extreme music label Aesthetic Death.
Vis began working on these tracks shortly after finishing the "Litost" album. There were a handful of tracks that were in the original "Litost" pool which swam a bit strangely and were ultimately excluded from the final track listing. They formed the beginnings of "Autexousious".
"Autexousious" captures similar feelings and sonic spaces to "Litost", with Mekigah’s signature slow tempo. Harsh, bottom end tones set the scene with Doom-laden soundscapes held together by stripped back drums and bass while guitars spin a whirlwind of random frequencies. These audible hallucinations are recounted by layered nightmarish vocals.
The lyrics are derived from manic, abstract & personal poetry, exploring ugly, impatient & self analytical themes.
Meshed with these words are treated vocals stripped of meaning: a wordless, sound-only entity – a scream for extinction, or perhaps simply release, into the nightmare of noise.
The tracks also includes passages of soundscape noise and off kilter percussion, but overall retain an albeit idiosyncratic and fairly unique song based approach. What this album gives the listener is 9 drawn out, torturously raw songs.
Vis was also honoured to have Tasmanian legend, Paul Weedon, grace the recording as a guest guitarist & vocalist. Another welcome addition on this recording came from Izedis of insane US noise merchants Enbilulugugal, who contributed vocal extremities on a number of tracks.
Rejoining the fold, after having contributed to the first two albums, are c.w (guitars, spoken word) & aldhamme (vocals), both formally of the mighty Australia Black Metal band Erebus Enthroned. Finally, Vis Ortis’ cousin from the UK Swift makes brief noise guitar appearances on a few tracks.
The album was mastered by Greg Chandler (Esoteric) at Priory Studios, UK.
Aesthetic Death, 2017 (ADCD 043). Made in UK. Pressed in Poland. First press


Tracklist:
1. Eroding Will 04:23
2. Autexousious 08:48
3. Fooled Blood 03:17
4. Zmatek 05:31
5. Diminished Responsibility 02:40
6. The Infinite Never 05:53
7. A Vast Abyss 07:22
8. Backpfeifengesicht 10:12
9. Rejection Nostalgia 05:37
Total playing time: 53:45 min.


Samples: https://mekigah.bandcamp.com

The third full-length studio album by Australian Experimental/Avant-garde/Noise/Ambient Doom Metal band.
Mekigah is a unique act, and you can take something different from it every time.
"Litost" it’s like being dragged through a murky nightmare. Constantly distorted, the scene is one ghastly picture after another. The amalgam of sounds includes the Industrial soundscape of Aborym and the like, sinister whistling which are designed to portray the greyest picture and maximum psychological impact. It can be Symphonic, Dark and deadly. The Dark Industrialism and definitive constancy recalls Blut Aus Nord, but there’s no pattern. It’s Ambient Noise, but ranging from Black wildernesses and Funereal melancholy to Symphonically-influenced riots. "Litost" is dreamy Experimental Noise of the obscurest order...
Bold new work of highly original experimental sonic Funeral Doom. Melding Dark Noise and unsettling atmospheres with strains of Symphonic darkness & ultra-slow funeral doom. Layer upon layer of haunting sound perfectly melds Doom, Noise & Ambient genres into a unique experience revealing the subconscious darkness of the human mind.
Think about Australia's In Slaughter Natives meets UK's Esoteric.
Aesthetic Death, 2014 (ADCD 031). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Total Cessation Of One 4:16
2. The Sole Dwelling 6:56
3. Arangutia 7:14
4. By Force Of Breath 4:14
5. Sa Fii Al Dracului 1:46
6. Wurrmbu 6:44
7. Circuitous Revenge 5:12
8. Mokuy 6:54
9. An Overbearing Insanity 2:53
10. Bir'yun 5:47
Total playing time: 51:58 min.


Samples: https://mekigah.bandcamp.com

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 debut full-length studio album by Greek Epic Death/Black Metal band.
When someone mentions the term Hellenic Black Metal, many people will immediately think about bands like Rotting Christ or Varathron. The same we can say about this debut. Epic, melodic and fierce Black Metal in perfect Greek tradition and loaded with mythology.  Inspiration is gathered from the rich history of the motherland, including its ancestors and gods.
Musically, you can indeed compare Meneapneontes to bands like Rotting Christ and Varathron, but also with acts like Ancient Rites or Bal-Sagoth.  This is high standard Black Metal with a decent share of melody and atmosphere.  On other occasions, Meneapneontes truly likes speed, intensity and aggression, resulting in punishing passages of Epic Black Metal.  
This album definitely recommended for anyone like his Black Metal epic, melodic and with a huge sense of victory!
Murdher Records/Satanath Records, 2015 (MURDHER015 / SAT133). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Promachos 04:18
2. Molon Lave 04:19
3. Sons of the Greeks 03:57
4. Talos 05:37
5. Eleley 04:59 
6. Alexandros 04:47
7. My Earth My Water 05:06
8. Typhoeus 04:10
9. Omnymi 03:58
10. Raise the Aspis 04:04
11. Roupel 06:04
Total playing time: 51:25 min.


Samples: https://satanath.bandcamp.com

The second re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
Mercyful Fate's last studio album before their twenty-year hiatus from 1999 to 2019.
"9" has a sound far more akin to 80s Thrash Metal than classic Mercyful Fate releases. Furthermore, the songs have been made shorter and much faster, again emitting a strong Thrash Metal vibe. This stylistic change works in favour of "9" and gives it a distinct identity, separating the album from every preceding release.
Although atmosphere has always been a key component of Mercyful Fate releases, no album has ever utilized atmosphere as well as "9" has. The album has the darkest, most disturbing atmosphere of any Mercyful Fate album, arguably even mores than "Don’t Break The Oath" or the band’s self-titled EP. The intense atmosphere found on each and every song derives from the album’s lyrics and production. "9" sees the return of Satanic and occult-themed lyrics, which had been mostly absent since the release of "Time" in 1994. While this style of lyricism was never completely abandoned, the fact that lyrics revolving around demons and Hell are back in full-swing adds another layer of darkness and evil to the album.
Like its predecessor, the sound quality on "9" has been intentionally worsened to achieve an effect, similar to bands of the Black Metal persuasion. As a result, the vocals sound muddy and the guitar tone is distorted and raw. Although the poor production adds to the haunting atmosphere the band was clearly trying to achieve, it nevertheless hurts the overall sound of the band in the long run. The loudness of the guitars often overpower the other instruments, and the muddiness of the vocals make King Diamond sound weaker than ever. In addition, the vocals are typically buried in the background while guitars blare in the foreground, occasionally rendering King Diamond’s vocals completely unintelligible. Luckily, the guitarists end up being the album’s saving grace. Unlike the previous album, Shermann’s riffs never cease to be interesting, and are usually the catchiest parts of every song. Wead’s shredding during guitar solos make songs more intense and compliment Diamond’s shrieks and falsetto wails. Although Mercyful Fate are clearly not at the top of their game during this album, the guitarists are typically able to make up for most of the band’s shortcomings. Although the messy sound quality works well with the songs’ Satanic lyrics, it ends up hurting the album in the long run.
When deciding how they should handle "9", Mercyful Fate most likely found themselves in an awkward place. Keeping their sound the same by sticking to their trite, overused formula would have proved disastrous, as it would have no doubt been a reiteration of "Dead Again", their least successful album. However, a return to form would have been laughable, as Denner was vital to their classic sound and most members of the band have lost most of their former glory. With that being said, "9" was an excellent way of finding middle ground. Despite its shortcomings, the album is a solid effort which proved that Mercyful Fate were still creative masterminds so many years into their career.
180-gram black vinyl includes large two-sided poster.
Metal Blade Records, 1999/2016/2022 (3984-25029-1). Made in Germany. Re-press.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Church Of Saint Anne 4:44
2. Last Rites 4:12
3. Hold My Soul 5:04
4. House On the Hill 3:43
5. Burn in Hell 3:49

Side 2
6. The Grave 4:09
7. Insane 3:01
8. Kiss the Demon 3:53
9. Buried Alive 4:41
10. 9 4:29

Total playing time: 41:45 min.



Samples: https://mercyfulfate.bandcamp.com

The first re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
The album marks the first that Michael Denner is not present on. It also marked a new era for the band, as the production is more muddy and raw, and the guitar tone is more distorted than on the three previous albums. In addition, the album introduced a more complex and arguably Progressive sound to several of its tracks.
Recorded during a frenzy of activity during the late '90s, "Dead Again" was presumably thrown together rather quickly, as Mercyful Fate and King Diamond's solo outfit were both releasing new discs at a furious rate. This schedule had to be most taxing on vocalist Diamond, whose ultra-high-pitch bellowing and novel-length lyrical additions to both of his bands made for a laborious schedule. Joining Diamond on this 1998 Metal Blade release are guitarists Hank Shermann and Mike Wead, drummer Bjarne T. Holm, and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo. Each member turns in solid performances in both the creation and execution of fine riffs and arrangements.
Very catchy and pretty damn heavy, with lots of groovy riffs to it, with a rather surprising ending. Mercyful Fate nor King Diamond have ever put out a bad album, and "Dead Again" conjures enough magic to make it a worthy purchase!
Metal Blade Records, 1998/2018 (3984-14159-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. Repress.


Tracklist:
1. Torture (1629) 5:03
2. The Night 5:51
3. Since Forever 4:39
4. The Lady Who Cries 4:17
5. Banshee 4:46
6. Mandrake 6:06
7. Sucking Your Blood 4:21
8. Dead Again 13:40
9. Fear 4:16
10. Crossroads 5:40
Total playing time: 58:39 min.



Samples: https://mercyfulfate.bandcamp.com

The third full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
Mercyful Fate's first album since their reunion in 1992. After an almost decade-long hiatus, the band's reunion did not disappoint; it was as if they picked up right where they had left off. There are more of King Diamond's gothic tales of horror and the supernatural, and the music sounds better than ever.
The songs here are first-rate; most of them grab your attention in one way or another. But what separates this record from the rest is the numbers of hooks found here. Whether it is a riff, a chorus, or a drum pattern, by the end of the album you'll remember something from it. The album also features awesome production; you can listen to every single note and vocal line the way that the band intended and yet, it doesn't sound overly polished.
Unlike previous Mercyful Fate albums, which were entirely centred around lyrical themes of satanism and the occult, the lyrics on this album are rather focused on more conceptual horror-themes, akin to King Diamond's work with his eponymous band. The band would not return to a primarily occult/satanic lyrical approach until the band's latest album, "9", released in 1999.
This would be the final full-length album Timi Hansen would appear on before his death in 2019. 
Even as the album doesn't have the historical significance of their early 80s material, that doesn't really matter, because this is high-quality material from a veteran band!
The CD features a Bonus Track, "Return of the Vampire… 1993", featuring Lars Ulrich of Metallica on drums – a re-recorded version of the underground classic "Return of the Vampire", present in the homonymous 1992 compilation album.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1993/2014 (3984-17020-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Egypt 4:53
2. The Bell Witch 4:34
3. The Old Oak 8:55
4. Shadows 4:43
5. A Gruesome Time 4:31
6. Thirteen Invitations 5:17
7. Room Of Golden Air 3:07
8. Legend Of The Headless Rider 7:43
9. Is That You, Melissa 4:41
10. Return Of The Vampire…1993 5:09
Total playing time: 53:30 min.



Samples: https://mercyfulfate.bandcamp.com

The first official re-release of the debut EP by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
It is also known as "Nuns Have No Fun", a split mini-album with Danish band Evil.
Although they eventually re-formed in the early '90s and went on to release a number of very decent albums, it was during the first three years of their career, from 1982-1984, that Denmark's seminal Mercyful Fate laid down the songs that would be remembered as their true legend and legacy. In fact, few would contest the fact that the band's first two albums, 1983's "Melissa" and 1984's "Don't Break The Oath", remain mandatory listening for any self-respecting Metalhead. Mostly forgotten among such praise, yet almost as important, however, was the band's eponymous 1982 EP. 
EP contains four tracks at 45 RPM effort, which was recorded and mixed at Stone Studio in Roosendaal, Netherlands, in September 1982, in two days. Originally, it was released by the independent label Rave-On Records on November 8, 1982. On 5 June 2020, for the first time, it was officially re-released on CD through Metal Blade Records.
King Diamond comments: "It's not a remaster. It's an album from the original production masters, which was originally done in the old days. It retains all the original dynamics that were captured at the time".
180 gram Black Vinyl includes MP3 Download Card.
Metal Blade Records, 1982/2020 (3984-15703-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. A Corpse Without Soul 6:53
2. Nuns Have No Fun 4:17

Side B
3. Doomed By The Living Dead 5:06
4. Devil Eyes 5:48

Total playing time: 22:04 min.

The first compilation album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
"The Beginning" is a compilation of rare early releases by Mercyful Fate, and if you thought "Melissa" and "Don't Break the Oath" were great albums, you need to get this! 
The album, originally released in June 1987, consists of the band's first four-song EP, "Nuns Have No Fun" (released on Rave-On records in 1982), the three-song broadcast of Mercyful Fate live on the BBC, and a B-side from the "Melissa" recording sessions.
What a great idea this was, remastering that legendary EP, adding 3 BBC session tracks to it, a rare single and a raw, early version of "Black Funeral".
Overall, this album is a very worthy purchase for any Mercyful Fate fan, as it shows all the elements of their style honed to perfection and performed with raw, youthful abandon.
Vinyl Replica Black CD in hardcover gatefold sleeve.
Metal Blade Records Inc., 1987/2020 (3984-15701-2). Made in Germany for the world. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Doomed By The Living Dead (from 'Rave-On Sessions') 5:07
2. A Corpse Without Soul (from 'Rave-On Sessions') 6:52
3. Nuns Have No Fun (from 'Rave-On Sessions') 4:17
4. Devil Eyes (from 'Rave-On Sessions') 5:48
5. Curse Of The Pharaohs (from 'BBC Friday Rock Show Sessions') 3:50
6. Evil (from 'BBC Friday Rock Show Sessions') 4:01
7. Satan's Fall (from 'BBC Friday Rock Show Sessions') 10:28
8. Black Masses (from 'Melissa Sessions') 4:30
Total playing time: 45:21 min.


Samples: https://mercyfulfate.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length studio album by Romanian Black/Death Metal band.
Mercy’s Dirge is one of the first Romanian Black Metal bands, formed back in 1991.
As the title suggests, all the songs were recorded live and likely in one take, and that’s actually the biggest pros of this album! Thus, "Live, Raw And Relentless" consists of 11 semi-length-range Black Metal songs. Actually, it is more of a very Raw Black/Death Metal mixture, but it is done in an Old-school manner, from a production to the artwork. Most of the music is very heavily rooted in the mid-80s to early-90s era.
Highly recommended for admirers of Celtic Frost, Atheist, Venom and similar early Black Metal acts!
Loud Rage Music, 2019 (LRM022). Made in Romania. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Remains of Posterity 3:10
2. Foreseeing the Past 6:48
3. Devilish Wish 6:24
4. Another Hell 4:35
5. In the Name of ... 6:31
6. Bewitched 6:34
7. Unholy Doom Creation 4:49
8. Groovin' Terror 5:47
9. Incur Pulpit 4:54
10. Meherath 4:58
11. Senseless Agony 3:19
Total playing time: 57:51 min.

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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