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For the first time on vinyl, the fourth full-length studio album by American Death Metal band.
Twelve Groovy Oldschool Death Metal tracks in the intersection of Six Feet Under, Suffocation and even some Scandinavian Death Metal bands such as Dismember or Obituary.
The sound is a little more polished than the predecessors, but is still straightforward and heavy. Primitive, groovy guitar riffs, raw foot work on the drums and deep guttural grunt vocals are the ingredients for the vicious brutality and aggression of Jungle Rot.
Jungle Rot is occasionally accused of releasing the same album over and over again. But hey, who cares? Let’s headbang to 30 minutes of traditional, mainly midpaced tracks and enjoy the very good production!
Limited Edition to 300 copies black vinyl in gatefold cover. 45 RPM.
Century Media Records Ltd./Animate Records, 2004/2022 (AR 114). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Intro 00:53
2. Face Down 03:44
3. Let Them Die 02:29
4. Fractured 03:10
5. Gain Control 02:12
6. Gasping for Air 02:44

Side B
7. Low Life 03:07
8. Scars of the Suffering 01:11
9. Symbols of Hate 03:03
10. No Surrender 02:20
11. Habit Fulfilled 02:42
12. More Demon Souls 02:49

Total playing time: 30:24 min.

First EP by Czech Thrash Metal band.
One of the best young Czech Thrash Metal attacks from Prague.
Kaar is very good firing pin piece, and is not afraid the jagged edge of a sharp knife to carve hearts of orthodoxies at all four tracks of this EP. And the whole is great to listen to!!
Selfreleased, 2014. Made in Czech. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Psychotik 02:42 
2. Úder z nitra města 03:36 
3. Smlouva s Bohem 03:56 
4. Rozkradlá zem 03:44
Total playing time: 13:58


Samples: https://kaarthrash.bandcamp.com

The second mini-album by Progressive Melodic Death/Thrash Metal band from Kazakhstan.
"Essence" - is the portion of the bright, technical, Progressive music. Progressive Melodic Death Metal with appreciable influence of Jazz, Thrash, Heavy and Groove Metal. Unconventional tunes intertwined with an unusual atmosphere, provoking a headbandging drive. Catchy riffs and an abundance of beautiful guitar solos will pleasure maniacs of "intelligent" music.
Recommended for fans of: Testament, Carcass, Death, as well as just lovers of good, hard, uncompromising and "intelligent" music!
Metal Scrap Records, 2015 (MSR115/DT).
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro (instrumental) 01:12
2. The Night 03:13
3. Spider Moves 04:22
4. Essence 05:00
5. Alexandria 04:43
6. Paranoia 04:58
7. Black Train 04:26
8. Outro (instrumental) 01:14
Total playing time: 29:25 min.

 

The debut mini-album by Progressive Death Metal band from Kazakhstan.
“Infidel” - is explosive and unpredictable mixture of everything with everything. Yes, You heard right! Here You will hear the fusion of high-speed and very heavy Thrash and Death Metal, Heavy Metal and Jazz, as well as many other styles. The album has everything to catch every listener! Speed blast beats, bright and melodic solos, heavy and technical riffs and atypical for modern Metal musical twists.
Album is sure will impress fans of furious Thrash and Death Metal, and definitely will please fans of Melodic and Progressive directions. Strongly recommended for fans of: Pantera, Testament, Carcass, Death and simply delicious, tough, uncompromising and intelligent music!
Metal Scrap Records, 2014 (MSR084/DT).
 

Tracklist:
1. Гордыня 03:59
2. I Am Infidel 03:51
3. С Улыбкой На Лице 03:29
4. The God’s Fault 03:11
5. Звёздный Свет 03:18
6. Child of Salvation 02:48
7. Outro 02:25
Total playing time: 23:05 min.

 

The eighth full-length studio album by Belarusian Symphonic Pagan Groove Metal band.
Female fronted band Kaira was founded by Pavel Drozdov and Kaira back in 1999 and since 2006 they started a steady activity in releasing a new album almost every other year. For the first three years, Kaira and Pavel worked only with session musicians, both in studio and at concerts, releasing albums only in Russian. Three albums were released in Symphonic Power Metal style. With a new lineup, in 2009 the style of music and its sound radically changed. The following album, "Child Of Fire", sounded like Industrial Symphonic Metal. In 2012, the band’s style started to sound more extreme and enriched the lineup with the second vocalist. The band began Groove/Metalcore style with their next album, "Not For Angels".
With the "Roots Of Veles" album, we find Kaira in a new, Symphonic Groove Pagan Metal style. Ancient Old Slavonic sagas, embodied in a Heavy Groove Pagan Metal style pushed forward a new sound for Kaira. Thanks to the added aggression of the Groove Metal, their classic Pagan Metal has garnered new forms with bright, vivid images and a powerful heavy sound. The pearl of the album is the title track, song "Roots of Veles". It’s charged with a powerful energy and brings a fresh perspective to the band.
Getting to the music on it, Keira presents us 8 new tracks in 40 minutes playing time, a mix of Symphonic and Groovy Modern Metal complete with catchy and inventive guitar riffs, epic keyboards, Industrial/Electro effects, a powerful rhythm section and a very capable and versatile female vocalist that leads the band not only through her sex-appeal but also through a dominant atitude that captures the listener's attention and keeps it on a leash the whole time. In simply words, "Roots Of Veles" is a mix of Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Groove Metal, Symphonic and even Goth Metal, and even a hint of Power Metal here and there, a modern release capable of pushing the band towards higher peaks in this scene! And they deserve it after almost two decades of playing music!!
Sliptrick Records, 2015 (SLP.015.0132). Made in USA. Pressed in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Roots of Veles 6:04 
2. Cry of Pagan Gods 4:28 
3. The Ingling Saga 4:15 
4. Revolution 4:44 
5. Lost Past 5:01 
6. Bleeding Spirit 4:27 
7. Sin Price 4:29 
8. No More 5:37
Total playing time: 39:07 min.

The eighth full-length studio album by Belarusian Symphonic Pagan Groove Metal band.
Female fronted band Kaira was founded by Pavel Drozdov and Kaira back in 1999 and since 2006 they started a steady activity in releasing a new album almost every other year. For the first three years, Kaira and Pavel worked only with session musicians, both in studio and at concerts, releasing albums only in Russian. Three albums were released in Symphonic Power Metal style. With a new lineup, in 2009 the style of music and its sound radically changed. The following album, "Child Of Fire", sounded like Industrial Symphonic Metal. In 2012, the band’s style started to sound more extreme and enriched the lineup with the second vocalist. The band began Groove/Metalcore style with their next album, "Not For Angels".
With the "Roots Of Veles" album, we find Kaira in a new, Symphonic Groove Pagan Metal style. Ancient Old Slavonic sagas, embodied in a Heavy Groove Pagan Metal style pushed forward a new sound for Kaira. Thanks to the added aggression of the Groove Metal, their classic Pagan Metal has garnered new forms with bright, vivid images and a powerful heavy sound. The pearl of the album is the title track, song "Roots of Veles". It’s charged with a powerful energy and brings a fresh perspective to the band.
Getting to the music on it, Keira presents us 8 new tracks in 40 minutes playing time, a mix of Symphonic and Groovy Modern Metal complete with catchy and inventive guitar riffs, epic keyboards, Industrial/Electro effects, a powerful rhythm section and a very capable and versatile female vocalist that leads the band not only through her sex-appeal but also through a dominant atitude that captures the listener's attention and keeps it on a leash the whole time. In simply words, "Roots Of Veles" is a mix of Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Groove Metal, Symphonic and even Goth Metal, and even a hint of Power Metal here and there, a modern release capable of pushing the band towards higher peaks in this scene! And they deserve it after almost two decades of playing music!!
Sliptrick Records, 2015 (SLP.015.0132). Made in USA. Pressed in Italy. First press. Please note: though the CD is new and has never been played, there are inlay bends that happened during transit.


Tracklist:
1. Roots of Veles 6:04 
2. Cry of Pagan Gods 4:28 
3. The Ingling Saga 4:15 
4. Revolution 4:44 
5. Lost Past 5:01 
6. Bleeding Spirit 4:27 
7. Sin Price 4:29 
8. No More 5:37
Total playing time: 39:07 min.

Debut release of Finnish Thrash/Groove Metal band.
Kamara´s roots heading all the way back to year of 2000, when Juha Minkkinen (guitar, vocals) and Tuomas Janhunen (guitar) founded a band called Lumessakahlaajat. There where whole bunch of starting musicians involved, but eventually Kamara´s line-up came clear after couple of years. In time, when band was called Lumessakahlaajat, they played only coversongs from bands like Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus and Kotiteollisuus. After few gigs band decided to start to make music of their own. “Tämäkin Vielä” it’s a first EP by the band, and it’s translates to "This And All". Kamara's music is full of energy, despite they don't play typical Metal. Thrashy guitars are joining Hardcore elements, Punk tunes and Rock and Roll feeling. All these elements are boiling in Kamara's melting pot and the result is fresh, catchy music bursting out with full of energy. Every song here is a hit. Heavy guitars are mixing with catchy tunes and effect means great. The opening track "Hohto" is a killer with a super melodic chorus and third song here - the title track - attacks with Thrashy guitars and shouting vocals. Last, there are Finnish lyrics and it's great.
Band presents interesting kind of Grooving Thrash Metal and highly recommended for all fans of genre!!
Firebox Records, 2004 (FIRECD013). Made in Finland. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX


Tracklist:
1. Hohto     04:08 
2. Kuolon Kehä     03:36
3. Tämäkin Vielä     03:47
4. Härkää Sarvista     04:15
5. Hopea     03:54
Total playing time: 19:40


Samples:  http://www.last.fm

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Art/Hard Rock band.
The band's first studio album for MCA Records. It featured a new lineup, as the band reformed after a period of hiatus.
Kansas took a dramatic change in musical viewpoints with the "Power", becoming more Hard Rock and Pop than Prog Rock, which"probably surprised longtime Kansas fans, but gave the band an interesting, if ultimately short-lived, new direction.
MCA Records, 1986 (MCA-5838). Made in the USA. First press. OIS. Still in seal with the sticker. Cut-out. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Silhouettes In Disguise 4:26    
2. Power 4:25    
3. All I Wanted 3:20    
4. Secret Service 4:42    
5. We're Not Alone Anymore 4:16

Side Two
1. Musicatto 3:30
2. Taking In The View 3:06
3. Three Pretenders 3:50
4. Tomb 19 3:46
5. Can't Cry Anymore 4:01

Total playing time: 39:22 min.

Debut full-length album by the Polish Black Metal band.
Seven hymns dedicated to Chaos Magick. Destructive Dark Metal. The band consists of former members of such Polish bands as: Taran, Supreme Lord and In The Depth Of Night. From the very first notes onwards, it is clear that these three men mean business. The first track “Invocation/Manifest” has an unusual almost Techno tempo to it, mixed with heavily distorted guitars and a stereotypical Black Metal type of vocal style. The entire album verges on being chaotic and discordant, but still somehow manages to maintain some semblance of cohesion throughout. The third track, “The New Aeon”, with its darker flowing melodies reminiscent of a less accessible version of Satyricon circa their “The Age of Nero” album.
Being the veterans of various other bands, Kaoskult clearly know what they are doing and incorporate a myriad of twists and turns into their music. At first listen, these appear random, disjointed, and haphazard, but upon reflection, each section does meld into the others. The golden standard adhered to throughout the album is variation, with each track being vastly different to the next. The almost disjointed sound seems to come and go in waves, with the beginning of the album being heavily laden with twists; this dies down considerably before being returned to in the middle of the album before again simmering down. The sound quality is also very good, with each instrument being clearly audible and each complimenting the other in terms of volume. Technically speaking, the music is well written, but does lack some of the raw emotions typically found in this form of Black Metal.
All in all, this is definitely one of the slightly more experimental Black Metal bands out there, not entirely dissimilar to other bands such as Abigor. If chaotic yet coherent is something that appeals to you, then giving them a listen!
Odium Records, 2014 (ART CD 012). Made in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Invocation – Manifest 04:34
2. Eternal Threat 06:10
3. The New Aeon 05:46
4. The Virus Of Discord 04:20
5. Secret Serpent 06:43
6. (Primal) Chaos 05:42
7. Words Of Power 06:25
Total playing time: 39:40


Samples: http://odiumrecords.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length album by Ukrainian Thrash Metal band.
Spitting anger and hatred for political and social lies, injustice and impunity, in conjunction with the technique and swinging Thrash Metal!
Album absorbed the different emotions and feelings that you can feel listening to this release.
For fans of: Pantera, Megadeth, Coroner, Aspid, Nasty Savage, Destruction etc.
Metal Scrap Records, 2012 (MSR048/CD). 
 

Tracklist:
1.Алкоголь / Alkohol 04:13 
2.Простая истина / Simple Truth 04:29
3.Доза смерти / Dose of Death 04:42
4.Ломка / Adjustment 04:33
5.Не прощай / Not Goodbye 04:18
6.Новое поколение / New Generation 04:31 
7.Кто ты есть? / Who are you? 04:17
8.Среднестатистический подонок / The Average Creep 03:14
9.Таблетки для мозгов / Pills For The Brain 04:39 
10.Что дальше? / What's next? 03:56
Total playing time: 42:57 min.

 

The second full-length studio album by Ukrainian Progressive/Groove Thrash Metal band.
Metal Race, 2017 (MR 041). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Все в цирк! 04:01
2. Стань в строй 04:18
3. Патриот 04:02
4. Против системы 03:40
5. Дебаты 04:22
6. Думай сам 04:13
7. Шоу для народа 04:12
8. Гармония лжи 04:17
9. Вне политики 04:05
10. В.Л.Д.М. 03:16
Total playing time: 40:26 min.


Samples: https://metalrace.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length studio album by Spanish Death Metal band.
A veteran band from Cantabria, active since 1994.
Miedito Records, 2006 (FAKE039). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Mesías 03:58
2. Ciego por ver 04:10
3. Ira 03:37
4. Mi epitafio 02:50
5. Dame vida 05:03
6. Opio 04:18 
7. Letargo 07:09
8. La sombra de un ciprés 05:04
9. 12 meses de otoño 06:32
10. Norte 05:07
Total playing time: 47:52 min.


Samples: https://karonte.bandcamp.com/album/letargo-cd-2006

The debut EP by British Melodic Death/Thrash Metal/Hardcore band.
Taking their name from the mythical sea creature in Homers "Odyssey", Karybdis aim to create waves of their own. The Anglo-French-Indian quintet play a powerful, unpretentious blend of Melodic Death Metal, Thrash Metal and Hardcore. 
Guitarist Pierro Dujardin and drummer Mitch McGugan formed Karybdis in late 2008 after leaving their previous bands to pursue something much heavier. Pierros childhood friend and veteran of the French Underground Metal scene, Gil Renault, was added on vocals along with Harsha Dasari (guitar) and Jay Gladwin (ex-Shut Your Eyes And Youll Burst Into Flames) on bass. After an intensive writing period, Karybdis recorded a 3-track EP with Tariq Mattar (Megadeth, Iron Maiden) and began playing regularly across London. 
"War For Land" is a crushing slab of invention and creativity brought with a skill and accomplishment of the highest order. Karybdis bring a storm of Extreme Metal across the EP as powerful and rich as the Greek mythology, which inspired their name. Each song is a blistering aural violation of Metal punctured and energised with challenging Hardcore influences.
"War For Land" is a stunning debut and the bringer of real promise for not only the band but UK Extreme Metal!
Self-released, 2010. Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. War for Land 05:20
2. Worth It 05:48
3. Strain 06:11
Total playing time: 17:22 min.


Samples: https://karybdis.bandcamp.com

Re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Depressive Death/Doom Metal band.
With their first album, Katatonia proved, that classic Death/Doom Metal need not come from England, whence, until then, the genre had flourished at the hands of Paradise Lost, Anathema, and My Dying Bride. In fact, "Dance Of December Souls" manages to drag Heavy Metal to a near-standstill along with the best of 'em, combining cookie-monster growls, slothful riffing, morbid guitar melodies, and slow but busy drumming into a mesmerizing wash of depression. Eight-minute highlight "Gateways of Bereavement" and the desolately beautiful instrumental "Elohim Meth" are both perfect examples of these exquisitely sluggish and gloomy capabilities, although other offerings like "In Silence Enshrined" and the fan favorite "Without God" do eventually pick up the pace somewhat - also with very positive results. Not so the ensuing twin monoliths stacked back to back, "Velvet Thorns (Of Drynwhyl)" and "Tomb of Insomnia", both of which exceed 13 minutes in length and prove simply suicide-inducing for all but the most patient of metalheads - despite any number of memorable passages strewn about their massive girths. Then again, it could be said that, by inspiring such thoughts of self-destruction, Katatonia accomplish their mission.
"Dance Of December Souls" has stood the test of time pretty well, and thus remains one of the Doom/Death genre's important building blocks.
This re-release features new artwork and the new age Katatonia logo.
Black Lodge Records, 1993/2004 (BLOD 017CD). Made in Sweden.


Tracklist:
1. Seven Dreaming Souls 0:45
2. Gateways Of Bereavement 8:13
3. In Silence Enshrined 6:29
4. Without God 6:49
5. Elohim Meth 1:40
6. Velvet Thorns (Of Drynwhyl) 13:55
7. Tomb Of Insomnia 13:07
8. Dancing December 2:18
Total playing time: 53:16 min.

The tenth EP by legendary Swedish Gothic/Alternative/Progressive Rock/Metal band.
Founded in 1991, Katatonia have continually embraced the dark and the light alike and - living through genre evolutions beyond compare - ripened their own particular form of expression. From Doom and Death Metal to soul-gripping Post Rock, they’ve explored endless spheres of the genre, accumulating only the very best aspects.
With their previous album, "City Burials" (2020), ranking #6 on the German album charts, the outfit proved their gravitational force on the scene as an everlasting cycle.
Meritorious masters of Melancholic Metal, founding members Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström is ready to proudly presenting their hauntingly beautiful next studio album, "Sky Void Of Stars", which out January 20, 2023 via Napalm Records. Before the forthcoming album's release, Katatonia presented a promotional CD "Sky Void Of Stars - EP". Released with the Legacy Magazine #142 (06/2022), EP includes two tracks from the album, two cover songs, and two live-tracks.
Katatonia is one of a kind in a state of perpetual evolution. Significantly shaping the genre while still staying true to their own musical values, they orbit the musical universe - leaving their imprints on the scene. Projecting their sound to the endless realms, "Sky Void Of Stars" shines bright in Metal and beyond!
Napalm Records/Peaceville Records/Devil Inc. Presseverlag, 2022 (DEVIL #142). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Atrium 4:10
2. Austerity 3:43
3. Night Comes Down (Judas Priest Cover) 4:21
4. Fighters (Enter The Hunt Cover) 3:39
5. Forsaker (Live at Summer Breeze 2012) 4:09
6. Liberation (Live at Summer Breeze 2012) 4:22
Total playing time: 24:26 min.


Samples: https://katatonia.bandcamp.com

Fourth full-length album by Norwegian masters of Epic Black Metal!
On this album band takes their unique progressive sound to a level that goes far beyond their raw, black metal roots. While their roots are still very much intact on “Kolossus”, the growth goes beyond that of typical black metal. This album quickly became a favorite in Norway’s Black Metal scene and for good reason as Keep of Kalessin are masters of their own unique art form. The album features a combative and hostile yet beautiful sound as the band weaves hypnotic melodies that captivate the listener.
 For fans of: 1349, Enslaved, Naglfar, Dark Fortress.
Indie Recordings/Fono Records, 2008 (FO746CD)


Tracklist:
1.Origin 02:28
2.A New Empire's Birth 05:50
3.Against the Gods 08:46
4.The Rising Sign 07:27
5.Warmonger 05:20
6.Escape the Union 07:49
7.The Mark of Power 04:55
8.Kolossus 07:15
9.Ascendant 04:31
Total playing time: 54:21

Debut full-length album by Canadian Power Metal band.
Kemilon is a six-member metal band from Montreal that was formed in 2008, and they storm out of the gate with excellent song writing and dynamic instrumental performances on debut album, "Twisted Storm". The best way to describe the music of Kemilon is to imagine the Progressive elements of Dream Theater, revving it up to the speed of European Power Metal bands such as Helloween and Gamma Ray. Kemilon are Canada's answer to such acts like Symphony X and Stratovarius!
The debut album of Kemilon definitely shreds, but also includes a few surprises, like a power ballad, dueling keyboard and guitar battles, and catchy, fist-raising Metal anthems. The very defintion of Power/Prog Metal!! “Twisted Storm” is a very good debut of a young band that is already bringing a lot to the plate they can use to forge their own niche and create an identity for themselves. Kemilon is definitely a name we should keep an eye on!!!
Maple Metal Records, 2012 (MMR007). Made in Canada. First press. Used: very good.


Tracklist:
1. Beyond Frontiers     01:16
2. Ocean of Insanity     05:15 
3. The Gates of Heavy Metal     04:24 
4. Night Shades     05:59 
5. Wormhole     04:40
6. Sons of Lies     04:48 
7. The Glow     04:50 
8. Warriors of Space     04:10
9. The Revolution     05:16 
10. Twisted Storm     05:32
Total playing time: 46:10


Samples:  http://kemilon.bandcamp.com

3rd full-length album by Progressive Modern Melodic Death Metal band from Italy.
A magnificent opus of melodic Death Metal where strong “American” riffing are enshrouded by keyboards and electronic loops! It represents a strong compromise between the best Death Metal and the most various contaminations and the result will amaze you all fans of music without barriers. Melodic, technical, modern death metal that should convince all who lay ears on it. An interesting melting pot of influences can be heard throughout the album, which remains cohesive while exhibiting plenty of diversity.
My Kingdom Music, 2010 (echo059)


Tracklist:
1.Room Sexteen 05:56
2.2012 Omega Assimilation 05:40
3.Encounter 04:31
4.I Remember 02:19
5.X-Torsion 06:00
6.Bitchswitch 05:24
7.Erocktika (Desert Dancing Raven Queen) 05:27
8.Revolver Revival 06:46
9.AddictionXtinction 05:06
10.Eyes of Hurricane Part. 2 05:20
Total playing time: 52:29

Old School Of Thrash / Death / Black Metal from Norway.
It's fast and furious and the guitar melodies can knock anyone off their feet.
Ketzer Records, 2003 (KCD 031)


Tracklist:
1.Route 666 - Destination Hell 03:38
2.Shores Of Acheron 04:23
3.The War Of Dominion 04:02
4.Face Of Death 05:52
5.The Plague Returns To The Northlands 04:27
6.Northern Darkness 05:04

The debut full-length studio album by American Stoner/Doom Rock/Metal band.
Founded in 2011 by drummer Vinny Appice (former Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and Dio), bassist Rex Brown (former Pantera and Down), guitarist Mark Zavon (former 40 Cycle Hum), and lead vocalist Dewey Bragg, the band is named after the town of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, a location renowned from pirating days. Kill Devil Hill released their self-titled debut album in May 2012.
On March 10, 2014, it was announced that Vinny Appice had left the band in order to commit to other things and projects, and that former Type O Negative drummer Johnny Kelly was his replacement. Appice later stated his leaving the band was due to the lack of punctuality of his other bandmates.
Sophisticated Stoner/Doom Rock with a dash of Pantera!
Steamhammer, a division of SPV GmbH, 2012 (SPV 36312 CD). Bootlegged replica. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX.


Tracklist:
1. War Machine 3:07
2. Hangman 3:19
3. Voodoo Doll 3:52
4. Gates Of Hell 4:41
5. Rise From The Shadows 3:59
6. We're All Gonna Die 4:19
7. Strange 3:24
8. Time & Time Again 3:49
9. Old Man 2:59
10. Mysterious Ways 2:20
11. Up In Flames 5:35
12. Revenge 4:54
Total playing time: 46:18 min.