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Compilation album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
Rare unofficial Soviet compilation.
Picture sleeve with text in Russian and English.
Melodiya, 1990 (C60 26033 007). Unofficial release. Made in USSR. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.
 

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Black Night 03:25
2. Fireball 03:21
3. Space Truckin' 04:29
4. Child In Time 10:14

Side 2
5. Strange Kind Of Woman 03:47
6. Speed King 04:57
7. Highway Star 06:04
8. Smoke On Water 05:37
Total playing time: 41:54 min.

Remastered 25th Anniversary Edition re-release of the fourth full-length album by the legendary British Hard Rock band.
It was the first band's album with the classic Mk II line-up. Rod Evans (vocals) and Nick Simper (bass) had been fired in June 1969 and were replaced by Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, respectively.
The album was preceded by two singles, the first studio recordings that Gillan made with Deep Purple. The first single, released in 1969, was a Greenaway-Cook composition called "Hallelujah", which flopped. The second single, "Black Night", fared much better as it rose all the way to #2 on the UK charts.
"Deep Purple In Rock" was their breakthrough album in Europe and would peak at #4 in the UK, remaining in the charts for months. (The band's prior MK I albums had been much better received in North America than in their homeland.) The album was supported by the hugely successful In Rock World Tour which lasted 15 months.
In 2005 the album won the "Classic Rock and Roll of Honour Award" (given by the British monthly magazine Classic Rock) in the category Classic Album. The award was presented to Ian Gillan, Ian Paice and Jon Lord.
Fully remastered from the original tapes 25th Anniversary Edition contains 7 bonus tracks and 24-page booklet!
Parlophone Records Ltd., A Warner Music Group Company, 1970/1995/2014 (7243 8 34019 2 5). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Speed King 5:49 
2. Bloodsucker 4:10 
3. Child In Time 10:14 
4. Flight Of The Rat 7:51 
5. Into The Fire 3:28 
6. Living Wreck 4:27 
7. Hard Lovin' Man 6:38 
8. Black Night (Original Single Version) 3:28
Bonus Tracks:
9. Studio Chat 0:33 
10. Speed King (Piano Version) 4:14 
11. Studio Chat 0:25 
12. Cry Free (Roger Glover Remix) 3:20 
13. Studio Chat 0:05 
14. Jam Stew (Unreleased Instrumental) 2:30 
15. Studio Chat 0:40 
16. Flight Of The Rat (Roger Glover Remix) 7:53 
17. Studio Chat 0:31 
18. Speed King (Roger Glover Remix) 5:52 
19. Studio Chat 0:23 
20. Black Night (Unedited Roger Glover Remix) 4:47
Total playing time: 77:18

Eighth re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by the legendary British Hard Rock band.
This is a second album with the classic Mark II lineup, and it was recorded at various times between September 1970 and June 1971.
One of Deep Purple's four indispensable albums (the others being "In Rock", "Machine Head", and "Burn"), 1971's "Fireball" saw the band broadening out from the no-holds-barred Hard Rock direction of the previous year's cacophonous "In Rock". Metal machine noises introduced the sizzling title track - an unusually compact but explosively tight group effort on which Jon Lord's organ truly shined. The somewhat tiring repetitions of "No No No" actually threatened to drop the ball next, but the fantastic single "Strange Kind of Woman" nimbly caught and set it rolling again, just in time for the innuendo-encrusted hilarity of "Anyone's Daughter", featuring one of singer Ian Gillan's first (and still best) humorous storylines to go with one of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's most uncharacteristic, Bluesiest performances ever. "The Mule" opened the vinyl album's second side with what is perhaps Purple's finest instrumental, and on the hyper-extended "Fools", the band members proved they could flirt with Progressive Rock without plunging off its cliff (although the song could probably have done without its drawn-out middle section). And closing the album was the exceptional "No One Came", where intertwining instrumental lines locked together beautifully, Gillan wove another entertaining yarn that was part autobiography and part Monty Python, and the often underrated skills of drummer Ian Paice helped the song sound so unreservedly fresh and intuitive that one could almost be convinced the band had winged it on the spot. Sure, the following year's "Machine Head" would provide Deep Purple with their commercial peak, but on "Fireball", the formidable quintet was already firing on all cylinders.
The album would become the first of the band's three UK #1 albums. It was certified Gold on July 26, 2001 by the RIAA, selling 500000 copies in the US.
The original UK version had "Demon's Eye" as its third track, but did not include "Strange Kind of Woman," which was instead released as a single there. It was vice-versa on the American and Japanese releases.
Re-edition includes download code for MP3 version of the album.
HEC Enterprises Ltd./Parlophone Records Ltd., A Warner Music Group Company, 1971/2016 (SHVL 793). Made in EU. 180 g vinyl.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Fireball 3:20
2. No, No, No 6:49
3. Demon's Eye 5:17
4. Anyone's Daughter 4:39

Side B
5. The Mule 5:15
6. Fools 8:13
7. No One Came 6:21

Total playing time: 39:54 min.

Second full-length album by Ukrainian Black/Death Metal band.
The new work of musicians has significant progress as at the material such at the sound. "Transcendevil" didn’t lost melody, but became much heavier than the previous full-length album. Album’s themes are monolithic and give a general tough tone for the all album. Symphonic instruments section emphasizes aggressive of the compositions in the album, and fully symphonic track "Septem Million" - a real step forward in the development of the band. The mystical and philosophical lyrics as well as outstanding musicians thoughtful approach to their creativity really highlights this good work.
Recommended for fans of: Dimmu Borgir, Hate, Behemoth, Flashgod Apocalypse, Anorexia Nevrosa etc.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR065/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro  0:52
2. Neo-dont-s  06:58
3. Homo Novus  07:19
4. Dark Liturgy  04:14
5. Philosopher`s Garden  05:13
6. In Front of Soldier Eyes  04:15
7. Jupiter  04:56
8. Antikrist Tábor  05:05

Bonus track:
9. Septem Million  05:13
Total playing time: 49:14 min.

 

The second full-length studio album by Chilean Thrash Metal band.
“Religion Of Sin” is as it sounds, a straightforward piece of South American machinery with plenty of admiration towards the European and the American Thrash scenes. It's shattering and crushing, tormenting as if it was a part of earlier discography of the Teutonic lords, Kreator, and moderately tasting the oxidized blood irons of Dark Angel, with a fierce type of Thrash Metal, letting their damnation out with sheer force.
It started with the main riffs, heat fuming guitar soloing that burned your skins, and of course the Petrozza like vocals at full stretch, piercing with glory. Nonetheless, it also noticeable that Demencia struggled to step out of the old Kreator-ish dignitary while adjoining a few uneven song assemblies, speed demon passages, and slightly Americanised Thrash Metal riffs. And in general it worked out for them, but it still sounds and walks like a Kreator late 80s release, of course not bad.
Infusing songs in Spanish was a right call in order to secure their South American roots intact, and at least one of them creased with no mercy. The Kreator-ish doctrine within the rhythms and beats, made Demencia to come up with lead guitar efforts that in their benefit stood tall.
It's recommend to be listened by every Metalhead that respects the meaning of moshing and Metal as well as for fans of Destruction, Sodom, Kreator, and Dark Angel!!
Vinyl version includes bonus track.
Agresor Records/American Line Productions, 2013 (003-13 / LA-164). Made in Mexico. First press. Vinyl autographed by vocalist/guitarist Giovanni Rivera and sealed.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Intro (Religion Of Sin) 0:47
2. Metal Religion 4:47
3. Mourderous Of Weapon 5:02
4. Dementhrash 2:57
5. Holocaust 3:35

Side B
6. Maestros Del Infierno 4:25
7. Overload My Blood 4:26
8. Engendros 3:06
9. Mortal Sin 4:24
10. Attack Of Demon's (Bonus track * version 2011) 4:04

Total playing time: 37:33 min.

Debut full-length album by Greek Thrash Metal band.
The sound of Demon Prayers is an easy one to describe; the team are clearly influenced by European Thrash titans Sodom, Kreator and Destruction, and the usual Premier League legends Slayer, Dark Angel and even a hint of Brazilian’s Sepultura.
The band, despite being happy to pay homage to their heroes, are still intent on bringing their own spin on proceedings. Although originality rarely glimmers through the smog of old school influence, this is still a meaty platter that recommend to anyone who likes raw, energetic and, most of all, accomplished Thrash Metal.
Vocally Bonias has a rough ’n’ ready style which is very much Max Cavalera (Sepultura) meets Tom Angelripper (Sodom). From the off with the introduction – which bleeds into the title track – we’re transported back to the mid to late 80s when this sort of foaming Thrash Metal was all the rage; the riffs very much take on that Dark Angel side of angry speed and brooding brutality. As with so many Thrash bands of today, the Slayer ingredient comes to the fore like a potent spice that provides a much needed kick.
To be honest, nothing beats a slice of deadly serious Thrash. Despite their rawness, Demon Prayers really have hit hard on this record; not once do they rely on silly humour or revolting mimicry. Instead, they knuckle down and produce some really fetching riffs which enable the likes of "Senseless Reality" to come to life as raging compositions.
As the band speed through the tracks on offer there is an obvious Kreator sneer mixed with a San Francisco Bay Area gang-chant attraction, and so the combination of influences makes for an interesting listen with some exceptional solos and unhealthy bouts of speed.
"Tyranny (Respect Your Life Or Die)" has to be one of the catchiest numbers on offer, bringing a real groove to the mix as the bass bubbles just under the surface of the compact drums and those feverish guitars which have a strong hint of chugging menace. It’s great that the band can inject a dose of melody, and a majority of the tracks on this debut album are pleasing to the ear in their frenzy. Of course, all the young bands had their affects remarkable in their debuts and the beginning of Demon Prayers is absolute positive! Killer old school Thrash Metal!!
Secret Port Records/Athens Thrash Attack, 2014 (ATA21). Made in Greece.


Tracklist:
1. Evoke the Pain     06:37 
2. The Crusher     04:00
3. Damnation Enslaved     03:52 
4. Senseless Reality     03:53
5. Tyranny (”Respect Your Life or Die”)     04:38 
6. Savage Violence     03:23 
7. Morbid Terror     04:02
8. Atonement     04:31 
9. Under Snow and Blood     04:14
Total playing time: 39:10

The fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
These nine songs are a culmination of everything the band draws inspiration from. No longer a bridge between their various influences but a destination reached - Power/Thrash Metal amalgam carved with Death/Black Metal tools!
The album's lyrics speaks of how fire and stars, literally and metaphorically, have always fuelled human imagination for “good and bad”. Because through the ages men looked at the stars, those actual “fires in the skies”, and everyone found something different: gods, devils, angels, heavens or hells, aliens or ancient humans, our past and our future… And all these found their way in our lives through religion, science and art. Through them, stars left their mark in our history and, in many ways, their fire became a beacon for our future.
“Of Fire And Stars” highly recommended for fans of bands like Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth, as well as fans of all Extreme Metal styles!!
Available for orders via Total Metal Shop only.
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153/MC). Made in Ukraine.


Tracklist:

Side of Stars
1. A World Beyond
2. The Call of the Stars
3. Light Long Dead
4. Across the Desert
5. Earth and Water
Playing time: 20:08 min.

Side of Fire
6. The Highest Hill
7. Throne of Martyrdom
8. The Final Frontier
9. Of Fire and Stars

Total playing time: 21:53 min.

 

The fourth full-length studio album by Greek Extreme Power/Thrash Metal band.
These nine songs are a culmination of everything the band draws inspiration from. No longer a bridge between their various influences but a destination reached - Power/Thrash Metal amalgam carved with Death/Black Metal tools!
The album's lyrics speaks of how fire and stars, literally and metaphorically, have always fuelled human imagination for “good and bad”. Because through the ages men looked at the stars, those actual “fires in the skies”, and everyone found something different: gods, devils, angels, heavens or hells, aliens or ancient humans, our past and our future… And all these found their way in our lives through religion, science and art. Through them, stars left their mark in our history and, in many ways, their fire became a beacon for our future.
“Of Fire And Stars” highly recommended for fans of bands like Blind Guardian, Kreator and Iced Earth, as well as fans of all Extreme Metal styles!!
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. A World Beyond 03:42
2. The Call of the Stars 03:56
3. Light Long Dead 03:37
4. Across the Desert 04:30
5. Earth and Water 04:21
6. The Highest Hill 05:25
7. Throne of Martyrdom 05:12
8. The Final Frontier 04:19
9. Of Fire and Stars 06:55
Total playing time: 42:19 min.

 

Embroidered bordered woven patch.
Size: 75 mm x 60 mm.
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153/PH). Official merch. Made in Ukraine.

Deluxe stainless steel keychain.
Keychain size: 31 mm x 31 mm.
Keyring Ø: 32 mm.
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153/KC). Official merch. Made in Ukraine.

Round Ø 25 mm metal pin.
Total Metal Records, 2019 (TMR033-153/PN). Official merch. Made in Ukraine.

The tenth full-length studio album by German Heavy Metal/Hard Rock band.
The tenth album by the hand of these Germans guarantees for something special. From rather Extreme and Dark in the early years of "Allegro Barbaro" and "Love Is All You Need", over crazy circusclowns on "Samurai", "Riders On The Storm" and "Licht", to a mature combination of both on "Moral & Wahnsinn" and "Tief. Tiefer"… What does the arrival of the Red Rider bring along?
So, on their tenth studio album and their twenty-second anniversary, “Die Reiter” take us on some sort of trip throughout the realm of Extreme Metal. Obviously, all these styles are but short fragments, as the true fans expect some real “Reitermania” in each song. This comes in the shape of a blend of Melodic Death Metal and hard Nu-Metal, with an obligatory wink to Rammstein every once in a while. "Hört Mich An" is a good example of this style. In strophes, the pace is high and the tone is hard, while on choruses and intermezzos, the pace somewhat drops in service of a more tranquil and epic atmosphere. Singer Fuchs’s vocals vary from epic and tormented over angry grunting up to cheerfully inciting, but always fizzing with energy. Clean piano is largely replaced by orchestral keyboards, but fortunately they are still present on songs such as "Franz Weiss" and "Ich Nehm Dir Deine Welt".
All in all, this is a typical Reiter-album, which is always a guarantee for some fooleries here and there. The funny little xylophone on "Hört Mich An", ludicrous alien choirs reminding of Devin Townsend Project’s "March Of The Poozers" on "The Great Experience Of Ecstacy", "Die Freiheit Ist Eine Pflicht" and "Ich Nehm Dir Deine Welt", hyperfast or estranging, distorted piano solos…
Lyrically, we can be brief: The Red Rider finally brings doom and apocalypse over the world, so abandon ship!
At the same time, "Der Rote Reiter" is a very mature album. Guitarplay and composition are the best we’ve heard from Die Apokalyptischen Reiter so far. "Folgt Uns" and especially "Herz In Flammen" are in many respects absolute and varied pearls. Catchy, hard, balanced, melancholic, innovative… On their tenth album, Die Reiter offer the best of their genre, with a little treat for anyone as long as it can be heavy and inspiring. You can’t really do any wrong by buying this album!!
Strictly Limited to 300 copies Clear Vinyl in Gatefold cover.
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2017 (NB 3914-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

LP 1

Seite A
1. Wir Sind Zurück 3:57 
2. Der Rote Reiter 4:51 
3. Auf Und Nieder 2:56

Seite B
4. Folgt Uns 3:56 
5. Hört Mich An 4:33 
6. The Great Experience Of Ecstasy 3:38

LP 2

Seite C
1. Franz Weiß 3:30 
2. Die Freiheit Ist Eine Pflicht 3:28 
3. Herz In Flammen 4:54 
4. Brüder Auf Leben Und Tod 3:56

Seite D
5. Ich Bin Weg 3:51 
6. Ich Nehm Dir Deine Welt 6:08 
7. Ich Werd Bleiben 4:49 
Ich Nehm Dir Deine Welt

Total playing time: 54:27 min.

Official worldwide release of the debut full-length album by Taiwanese Melodic Death Metal band.
After EP and mini-album, masters of Eastern Melodic Death Metal returns with their first LP! Released in 2013 for Taiwan, Korea and Japan only, this album is, just like the title, full of the sounds of flames and dawns. Combined with incredible solo technique, the album is filled up with the aura and conceptions of Melodic Death Metal. The violent riffing of guitarist Chris-J, grief licks from guitarist Sui and Melodic Death scream from vocalist Kurenai is prove again the music style of Diesear.
After years eliminating and refining, Diesear gradually raise popularity at home and abroad. Repeatedly they were invited as guests to participate in the Asian shows and tours of foreign bands. With the latest album, "Ashes Of The Dawn", Diesear has gradually began to receive praise and attention from foreign fans, and become the highest representative Melodic Death Metal band in Taiwan.
This album is definitely one of the best Melodic Death Metal records of last few years! Diesear represent Taiwan to shot out to world and this album will be a landmark for young Melodic Death Metal bands!!
Worldwide edition features bonus track.
Total Metal Records, 2015 (TMR025-112). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Faith In Ares 01:23
2. Shadows Of Grey 03:59
3. Fearless 04:29
4. Silent Division 04:48
5. Corrode My Soul 04:15
6. Dying Dust 04:58
7. Breath Remains 02:26
8. Until The Light 03:30
9. Blazing Wings 04:18
10. Falling Ashes 01:52

Bonus Track:
11.Dig Your Lies 03:45
Total playing time: 40:11 min.

 

Official worldwie release of the second full-length album by Polish Heavy/Power Metal band.
Recorded from March until September 2015, the album consists of 10 tracks in classic Heavy/Power Metal style. Drums were recorded in the renowned Hertz Studio, which works with world's leading Metal bands (Vader, Behemoth, Decapitated), while guitars, bass and vocals were recorded in Dobra 12 Studio, supervised by Piotr Polak. The album was mixed and mastered in Hertz Studio as well.
An interesting bit is definitely the guest appearance of Wojciech Hoffmann from the band Turbo on the title track. The musician, an icon of Polish Rock and Metal scene, played an exceptional solo, which certainly gives the song an additional bite.
"Tears Of The Ages" it's 50 minutes of real Metal music comprising tradition and modernity. Strong but melodic riffs along the lines of the genre classics like Iron Maiden, Saxon and Judas Priest. The sound is modern, powerful and elaborate, carrying the echoes of the pioneers' heirs, such as Primal Fear. Each piece is complemented by a number of juicy solos, and high-pitched melodic vocals are a flagship of this material. If we add fantasy themed and existential lyrics, then we receive a full picture of a varied, feisty and ambitious album!
This is a great album with rapid fire drums and shredding guitar solos that leaves you wanting more!!
Highly recommended for fans of: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Primal Fear and Helloween!!!
Total Metal Records, 2015 (TMR027-128). Made in Ukraine.
 

Tracklist:
1. Fading Glow 04:34
2. The Mentor 04:25
3. Day Of Revenge 05:13
4. Last Breath 05:10
5. Petrified Souls 03:54
6. Imperious Blade 04:19
7. Never Ending Path 03:34
8. Tears Of The Ages 05:11

Bonus tracks:
9. Age Of The Immortal (Re-recorded version with new vocal; taken from single 2014) 08:28
10. Łzy Wieków (Polish version of "Tears Of The Ages") 05:10
Total playing time: 50:03 min.

 

Re-release of the five classic albums, in one set, by the legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
A boxset containing all of Dokken's 80's albums: four studio albums and a live album.
Includes the albums: "Breaking The Chaines", "Tooth And Nail", "Under Lock And Key", "Back For The Attack", "Beast From The East".
Each of these five albums is presented as a mini-LP in a cardboard sleeve, making this a quick, easy, affordable way to get all of band's best albums at once.
100% musthave for every old school maniac!!
Parlophone Records Ltd., a Warner Music Group Company, 2016 (8122 79833 9). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

CD 1 «Breaking The Chaines»
1. Breaking The Chains 
2. In The Middle 
3. Felony 
4. I Can't See You 
5. Live To Rock (Rock To Live) 
6. Nightrider 
7. Seven Thunders 
8. Young Girls 
9. Stick To Your Guns 
10. Paris Is Burning

CD 2 «Tooth And Nail»
1. Without Warning 
2. Tooth And Nail 
3. Just Got Lucky 
4. Heartless Heart 
5. Don't Close Your Eyes 
6. When Heaven Comes Down 
7. Into The Fire 
8. Bullets To Spare 
9. Alone Again 
10. Turn On The Action

CD 3 «Under Lock And Key»
1. Unchain The Night 
2. The Hunter 
3. In My Dreams 
4. Slippin' Away 
5. Lightnin' Strikes Again 
6. It's Not Love 
7. Jaded Heart 
8. Don't Lie To Me 
9. Will The Sun Rise 
10. Til The Livin' End

CD 4 «Back For The Attack»
1. Kiss Of Death 
2. Prisoner 
3. Night By Night 
4. Standing In The Shadows 
5. Heaven Sent 
6. Mr. Scary 
7. So Many Tears 
8. Burning Like A Flame 
9. Lost Behind The Wall 
10. Stop Fighting Love 
11. Cry Of The Gypsy 
12. Sleepless Night 
13. Dream Warriors

CD 5 «Beast From The East»
1. Unchain The Night 
2. Tooth And Nail 
3. Dream Warriors 
4. Kiss Of Death 
5. When Heaven Comes Down 
6. Into The Fire 
7. Mr. Scary 
8. Heaven Sent 
9. It's Not Love 
10. Alone Again 
11. Just Got Lucky 
12. Breaking The Chains 
13. In My Dreams 
14. Walk Away

Total playing time: 250:23 min.

The Maxi-Single from legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal singer Doro Pesch.
The Single impressively cements exactly why Doro owns worldwide status of the Queen of Metal.
With "Love's Gone To Hell", Doro has created another outstanding power ballad, which doesn't only gleam with a great piano intro, heavy guitars and a fantastic melody, but also with tons of emotion and a chorus, which captures your ears and your heart from the word go.
As to be expected for such a special song, Doro has recorded a visually stunning music video for "Love's Gone To Hell". Filmed in superior locations such as the renaissance castle Bückeburg, Doro showcases herself in the video production in some incredibly impressive scenes in a way you've never seen her before.
A six-track Maxi-Single contains three versions of the title cut, the B-side "It Still Hurts" (a duet with Motörhead frontman Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister), and two live tracks ("Rock Till Death" which features Blind Guardian frontman Hansi Kürsch, and "Save My Soul").
Nuclear Blast Records, 2016 (NB 3707-0). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Love's Gone to Hell (Radio Version) 3:29 
2. Love's Gone to Hell (Single Version) 4:14 
3. It Still Hurts (feat. Lemmy Kilmister) 4:09 
4. Rock Till Death (Live - feat. Hansi Kürsch) 4:00 
5. Save My Soul (Live) 3:38 
6. Love's Gone to Hell (Original Demo Version) 4:54
Total playing time: 24:22 min.

The ninth full-length studio solo album by legendary German Heavy Metal singer Doro Pesch.
Since the release of 2002's "Fight", headbangers waited four long years for a follow-up from one of Metal's top female vocalists. But the wait was over by 2006. The recording of the album took a prolonged time, due to Doro Pesch filming the movie "Anuk - Der Weg des Kriegers", starring as 'Meha'. The film was shot in Switzerland in 2005.
"Warrior Soul" is a good classic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal album, that embodies the essence of what Warlock was about until it came to an end; good old fashioned Judas Priest inspired Heavy Metal without all the groove gimmicks. The songs are simple in their presentation, putting forth basic riffs meant to stick in the head, rather than impress with overbearing intrigue. Lead work is tasteful and often short, as has always been the case since the first Warlock album. The production is modernistic, complete with low reverb drums, but relies on keyboards for atmosphere to balance out the drier approach to the traditional instrumentation. The majority of the compositions are mid-tempo songs or ballads. For fans of melodic yet tough '80s-era Metal, "Warrior Soul" is loaded with Metallic goodies!
The album reached position No. 27 on the German Longplay chart.
Enhanced CD features multimedia section.
AFM Records, 2006 (AFM 107-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. You're My Family 4:15
2. Haunted Heart 5:14
3. Strangers Yesterday 4:49
4. Thunderspell 4:39
5. Warrior Soul 4:45
6. Heaven I See 4:38
7. Creep Into My Brain 3:56
8. Above The Ashes 4:17
9. My Majesty 4:07
10. In Liebe Und Freundschaft 3:35
11. Ungebrochen 1:40
12. Shine On 8:25
13. Warrior Soul (Acoustic Version) - Hidden Track
Total playing time: 54:20 min.

The first mini-album by American Southern Metal band, project of Phil Anselmo (ex- Pantera vocalist).
Of all the side projects created by former Pantera members, Down has always been the most legitimate. Hellyeah and Damageplan have a fun beeriness to them that’s at times laughable; Superjoint Ritual often felt more of an exercise than a fully-formed project; Kill Devil Hill appears to be standing on its own, but is too larval to claim greatness. Only Down has stood the test of time with their Blackened, Bluesy, swamp-born Southern-fried Doom, but they’re still hit-or-miss; each album has been significantly different than the one before it in ways ranging from refreshing to disappointing. Sure, there were consistent elements to the music, but overall, a new Down album was never a sure-fire success... Until now.
"The Purple EP" is easily the best thing Down have released since their debut album, perhaps the best thing they’ve released period. On the six songs herein, the band has come to a very real, very solid place in their musical evolution in which they finally sound like themselves. Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein’s guitars crunch and shuffle with body and determination, painting an aural portrait of the swamp-city of New Orleans with ugly style. Jimmy Bower and newcomer Patrick Bruders (who replaced Rex Brown on bass) provide a booming rhythm section that carries the band’s sound like a deep black cloud, its interior rippling with storm. And finally, there’s Phil, wailing and growling away like some strung-out Bayou banshee with lyrics that are both topical and instinctive, equal parts mind and gut.
“Levitation” enters with a gravelly guitar fade-in that explodes into a raucous, groovy jam, dripping smoke and pitch with each thick, viscous riff; as its title suggests, this is a song to be listened to with a bong rip and a lit candle. “Open Coffins” has a mid-paced rager with a kick-ass sing-along chorus and choppy distortion throughout, while “The Curse Is A Lie” is a drugged-out prayer to some kind of modern Death god, its lyrics expressing a sorrow for the here and now that would break your heart if it wasn’t so disillusioned and calloused. “This Work Is Timeless” is a Zeppelin-y celebration of surviving the Metal life, while nine-minute closer “Misfortune Teller” swings effortlessly from gross and gritty to driving and dynamic.
Down’s choice of purple as this album’s color is a pretty obvious reference to their greatest influence, and their coinage of the color within Metal: "IV - Part I" is obviously the band’s Masters of Reality, a fully-formed but unpolished beast that redefines who they are without forsaking their past.
Released on September 18, 2012, nearly 17 years after their debut album "Nola", "The Purple EP" debut on the Billboard 200 at number 35, number 15 on the Rock Albums chart, number 7 on the Independent Albums chart, and topped the Hard Rock Albums chart all in the week on October 6, 2012. The mini-album peaked at number 57 on the UK Albums Chart.
Nuclear Blast GmbH/Cargo Records Germany GmbH, 2012 (RRCAR 7627-1). Made in Germany. First press. 180g black vinyl.


Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Levitation 4:59 
2. Witchtripper 3:49 
3. Open Coffins 5:44

Side B: 
4. The Curse Is A Lie 6:00 
5. This Work Is Timeless 3:42 
6. Misfortune Teller 9:04

Total playing time: 33:18 min.

Official merch.
100% Cotton.
Fruit Of The Loom. Valueweight. Made in Morocco.
Total Metal Records, 2016. Printed in Ukraine.

The third full-length album by Italian Progressive Power Metal band.
After 9 years of silence Dragonhammer returns with an explosive mix of Power, Epic and Progressive Metal. Dragonhammer belt out a seemingly typical brand of Power Metal that is nevertheless littered with Progressive flourishes, and contains Symphonic atmospherics and interludes.
The first song, "The End Of The World", begins as such; an epic and melodic Power Metal track not too dissimilar to Stratovarius, and showcases Max's impressive vocal range; in the chorus, we can hear striking vocal similarities to that of Elvenking, and also some equally impressive lead guitar and keyboard work. "The X Experiment" takes on a most-welcomed Progressive vibe. A powerful and aggressive, yet slow-tempo opening riff makes way for a thoroughly heavy track overlaid with strong Children Of Bodom-like keyboard melodies; riff wise speaking, much of the song is a pounding gallop. Halfway through you will immediately struck by a highly Dream Theater-esque series of flourishes. The album drives forward in a much heavier direction in "Escape" that begins deceptively Thrashy, but one is soon enough greeted by rather Avantgarde-sounding keyboard that gradually pads out the song to a mellow, mid-tempo Soft Rock passage. Soon enough, Max's wails give way to something far more Metallic, and the lays down a much more bombastic series of riffs following a return to the previous motif.
Quite possibly one of the most 'Progressive-sounding' track on the album is "The Others", which strives to keep a relatively upbeat and unmistakably heavy atmosphere and deals with, admittedly, cliché topics, but the lyrics are nonetheless honest and hit home. Here we also can find some of the more beautiful melodies contained within the record, especially in the keyboard sections. Lastly, the last track on the record is also great; "Last Solution" begins with an infectiously groovy and catchy riff that is soon backed by a strange keyboard recording. Among the guitars and vocals, the chord progressions are what will get you: melodious, uplifting and effective. Naturally, the chorus vocals are equally as soaring as the guitar and keyboard melodies, and the song features an excellent solo.
Not necessarily one of the most unique Power Metal bands, but would not go as far as to use the term generic, and definitely not a bad album, which contains the features that every Power Metal listener looks for! This is majestic and melodic Power Metal opera!!
My Kingdom Music, 2013 (echo096). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. It’s Beginning     01:35 
2. The End of the World     04:54 
3. Seek in the Ice     05:27 
4. The X Experiment     04:58 
5. Escape     05:20
6. My Destiny     06:02
7. The Others     04:35
8. Follow Your Star     05:30
9. Last Solution     04:53
Total playing time: 43:14 min.