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The second full-length studio album by legendary British Synth-Pop/New Wave singer.
The first single from this album, "Cambodia", was released in November 1981 and signalled a different sound from the Wilde camp, with an Electronic and Synth sound, different from the Rock sound of her first album. The songs were again written by Marty and Ricky Wilde, and produced by Ricky Wilde. The lyrics of the songs were similar to the first album: the second single, "View from a Bridge", and the album track "Wendy Sadd" seemed to be about suicide, "Chaos at the Airport" described a nightmare about flying and "Ego" was quite the opposite of a love song. "Can You Come Over" was recorded at the Wilde's home.
The album topped the charts in a host of European countries and reached number 8 in Australia, although it did not surpass the success of debut album.
RAK, 1982 (SRAK 548). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Ego 4:08    
2. Words Fell Down 3:29    
3. Action City 3:21    
4. View From A Bridge 3:30    
5. Just A Feeling 4:09    

Side 2
6. Chaos At The Airport    3:15    
7. Take Me Tonight 3:52    
8. Can You Come Over 3:32    
9. Wendy Sadd 3:47    
10. Cambodia - Reprise 7:12

Total playing time: 40:15 min.

Official re-release of the second full-length album by Brazilian Hard Rock band.
The King Bird is the new Deep Purple, no exaggeration! Just listen to the sound of these guys. Do not waste time reading reviews and draw your own conclusions! You will not regret!!
CD features “The Gods’ Train” EP (2005) as a bonus.
Metal Soldiers Records, 2008/2010 (MSR005). Made in Portugal. Pressed in Spain.


Tracklist:
1. New Rays of the Old Sun
2. Road to Ruin
3. Getting Over My Faith
4. I've Been Looking
5. Still Driffitin
6. Here Comes the Zeppelin
7. Cross the Muddy River
8. Where Are You Going
9. Let the Rock Roll
10. Dealin with the Boss
11. Sunshine
12. Whazzup Jack
13. Palm Reader
14. New Day Comin'
Total playing time: 74:53 min.


Samples: http://www.last.fm


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The second re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
80's Black/Dark Metal classic featuring Andy LaRoque on guitar, Mickey Dee (Motörhead) on drums, and the King Diamond himself. Originally released in 1987, “Abigail” established King Diamond as its own entity apart from the Mercyful Fate sound and style. Widely recognized masterpiece, "Abigail" is also unquestionably one of Heavy Metal's greatest concept albums. This is the first concept solo-album by King Diamond.
A passion for dark-themed theatrics had always qualified the work of the man formerly known as Kim Bendix Petersen before this release, and yet his band's debut from two years prior had merely hinted at the conceptual ambitions yet to come. So turn out the houselights, draw the curtains, and listen closely as King Diamond's synthetically altered voice introduces us to the witch Abigail La'Fey (in an obvious tribute to Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan) through her "Funeral". Moments later, proper musical opener "Arrival" introduces the familiar Post-Metal, semi-Thrashing style over which Diamond will narrate his spine-tingling tale of horror, a tale which, in the process, conjures such career-topping compositions as the stunning "A Mansion in Darkness", the surprisingly clever "The Family Ghost", and the quite beautiful acoustics, orchestrations, and sound effects introducing "The 7th Day of July 1777". Ensuing highlights such as "The Possession", the title track, and the epic finale of "Black Horsemen" maintain the pattern of carefully structured lyrics, as they spell out in frightening detail Abigail's terrifying act of possession and demonic rebirth through the hapless leading couple's newborn child. By the time it's all screamed and done, it's safe to say Rosemary's Baby was no more gruesome!
Also of note, musically speaking, ace future Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee matches incredible versatility and envious power for a command performance here, and one can noticeably hear guitarist Andy LaRocque nudging Diamond's erstwhile Mercyful Fate cohort Michael Denner out of the dual lead guitar equation with his inspired leads (he would soon assume an unchallenged position at the feet of the King's throne). As for the master of dark ceremonies himself, King Diamond, too, takes a quantum leap by subjecting his trademark falsettos to layer upon layer of multi-tracked harmonies, transforming what was previously an acquired taste for some into an overpowering and irresistible self-contained chorus sent straight from the pits of hell. Thanks to all of this, the combined quality of the words and music to be found on "Abigail" make it an exercise in Goth Metal storytelling that remains quite simply nonpareil - among the living, at least.
“Abigail” has a legendary reputation. Visionary, revolutionary, beyond its time, the song is a field of magic powers from every member of the band. Everything is perfected, crafted with the most subtle work. With some god-like drumming and guitar playing with the addition of The King's amazing voice this is a must have for any Metal fan and any fan of complex and theatrical music! King Diamond amazed us with many new and great releases after this album, but no one reached the amount of talent and perfection that can be found in "Abigail"!!
Re-edition features three bonus tracks. 180 gram gatefold vinyl.
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records GmbH Germany, 1987/2013 (RRCAR 8788-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

LP 1

Side A
1. Funeral 
2. Arrival
3. A Mansion In Darkness

Side B
4. The Family Ghost
5. The 7thday Of July 1777
6. Omens

LP 2

Side A
1. The Possession
2. Abigail
3. Black Horsemen
4. Shrine

Side B
5. A Mansion In Darkness (Rough Mix)
6. The Family Ghost (Rough Mix)
7. The Possession (Rough Mix)

The first European re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
The second part of a story that began on the album "Them".
The old performers' adage about not overstaying one's welcome proved itself timeless and infinitely applicable when King Diamond decided to follow a pair of stunningly successful musical horror stories, 1987's "Abigail" and 1988's "Them", with a third, decidedly flawed episode, 1989's "Conspiracy".
In this sequel to "Them", an adult King returns to the House of Amon to reclaim his rightful place as heir to the house. However, unanswered questions about his sister's death, his mother's involvement with his diabolical therapist, and his own madness all prove to be difficult if not insurmountable obstacles. He makes a deal with "Them" (the unseen antagonists from the album of the same name, part one of the story) to return control of the house to Them in exchange for the chance to see his now-dead sister Missy again. He believes she can help answer some of his questions. An agreement is reached, and Missy returns from the grave nightly to help King uncover some mysteries from "Them". As a spirit, however, she cannot save him from the plot against him, try as she may to warn him. His mother and his doctor have conspired to get rid of him permanently in order to inherit the house themselves. While they think they are ultimately successful, the album closes with King's promise to torture and haunt them forever from beyond the grave.
"Conspiracy" is built on the backs of a staggering array of Metallic riffing that could rival anyone else coming out of such a creative European field in 1989. One might struggle to define this album as either Speed/Thrash or Heavy/Power Metal, for surely it contains enough elements of both to qualify it as a hybrid of these and even a touch of Progressive/Speed. You'll hear steadied, rampant triplet rhythms, delirious outbreaks into speed and flair akin to what Randy Rhodes and later Zakk Wylde brought to the Ozzy Osbourne solo camp, flashy and effective lead sequences. King Diamond had been implementing the Blues-based grooves as far back as Mercyful Fate, and certainly we heard a few through "Abigail" and "Them". But with "Conspiracy", they become these emotionally resonant, triumphant bulwarks that instantly exude testosterone.
Once again, King Diamond has created an album that defines Heavy Metal, once again raising the bar for the rest of the genre. This album goes in a more traditional direction with just crushing riff work. As for King's vocals, he never sounded better.
Being more prolific than many bands and creating perfect albums, King Diamond prove that they are real kings of the Metal of 80s!!
180g black vinyl features MP3 download code.
Metal Blade Records, 1989/2020 (3984-15678-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. At The Graves 8:56
2. Sleepless Nights 5:01
3. Lies 4:19
4. A Visit From The Dead 6:11

Side B
1. The Wedding Dream 6:00
2. "Amon" Belongs To "Them" 3:49
3. Something Weird 2:03
4. Victimized 5:19
5. Let It Be Done 1:11
6. Cremation 4:09

Total playing time: 47:25 min.



Samples: https://kingdiamond.bandcamp.com

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
The second part of a story that began on the album "Them".
The old performers' adage about not overstaying one's welcome proved itself timeless and infinitely applicable when King Diamond decided to follow a pair of stunningly successful musical horror stories, 1987's "Abigail" and 1988's "Them", with a third, decidedly flawed episode, 1989's "Conspiracy".
In this sequel to "Them", an adult King returns to the House of Amon to reclaim his rightful place as heir to the house. However, unanswered questions about his sister's death, his mother's involvement with his diabolical therapist, and his own madness all prove to be difficult if not insurmountable obstacles. He makes a deal with "Them" (the unseen antagonists from the album of the same name, part one of the story) to return control of the house to Them in exchange for the chance to see his now-dead sister Missy again. He believes she can help answer some of his questions. An agreement is reached, and Missy returns from the grave nightly to help King uncover some mysteries from "Them". As a spirit, however, she cannot save him from the plot against him, try as she may to warn him. His mother and his doctor have conspired to get rid of him permanently in order to inherit the house themselves. While they think they are ultimately successful, the album closes with King's promise to torture and haunt them forever from beyond the grave.
"Conspiracy" is built on the backs of a staggering array of Metallic riffing that could rival anyone else coming out of such a creative European field in 1989. One might struggle to define this album as either Speed/Thrash or Heavy/Power Metal, for surely it contains enough elements of both to qualify it as a hybrid of these and even a touch of Progressive/Speed. You'll hear steadied, rampant triplet rhythms, delirious outbreaks into speed and flair akin to what Randy Rhodes and later Zakk Wylde brought to the Ozzy Osbourne solo camp, flashy and effective lead sequences. King Diamond had been implementing the Blues-based grooves as far back as Mercyful Fate, and certainly we heard a few through "Abigail" and "Them". But with "Conspiracy", they become these emotionally resonant, triumphant bulwarks that instantly exude testosterone.
Once again, King Diamond has created an album that defines Heavy Metal, once again raising the bar for the rest of the genre. This album goes in a more traditional direction with just crushing riff work. As for King's vocals, he never sounded better.
Being more prolific than many bands and creating perfect albums, King Diamond prove that they are real kings of the Metal of 80s!!
Roadrunner Records/Polskie Nagrania Muza, 1990 (SX 2895). Made in Poland. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX-.


Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. At The Graves 8:56
2. Sleepless Nights 5:01
3. Lies    4:19
4. A Visit From The Dead 6:11

SIDE B
5. The Wedding Dream 6:00
6. " Amon " Belongs To " Them "    3:49
7. Something Weird 2:03
8. Victimized 5:19
9. Let It Be Done 1:11
10. Cremation 4:09

Total playing time: 46:58 min.


Samples: www.kingdiamond.bandcamp.com

Second re-release of the third full-length album by the legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
Following the incredible success of his second solo album, and first conceptual undertaking, "Abigail", King Diamond set to work almost immediately on his next extravagant adventure in gothic storytelling with "Them." This time, he inserts himself among the story's characters, which also includes his mother, little sister, a haunted house, and, more unexpectedly, a batty old grandmother whose return from a long stay at the insane asylum (famously announced by "Welcome Home" 's borderline hilarious opening shrieks of "Grandmaaaa!!!") precipitates the supernatural acts of possession, murder, and madness that move this tale forward.
It is the first of two fictional concept albums, the second of these being "Conspiracy".
Also worth noting are the new musical players who had joined the King Diamond band on this outing. After all, the replacement of guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen by Pete Blakk and Hal Patino, respectively, signaled the King's final break with his former band, Mercyful Fate. Tellingly, other than upping the overall camp factor just so, this development had no discernible effect on "Them" 's musical vision as compared to "Abigail", thereby confirming said vision as stemming from King Diamond himself.
Co-songwriter Andy LaRocque once again delivers distinctive, semi-Thrash riffs, majestic harmonies, and searing, inventive solo passages to standout moments like "The Invisible Guests", "Tea", and "Twilight Symphony", but it's small nuances such as the acoustic break in "A Broken Spell" and the oppressive synthesized clavichords heard on "The Accusation Chair" that lend "Them" 's story its satisfyingly complex personality. What's more, overly theatrical numbers like "Mother's Getting Weaker" and "Bye, Bye Missy" take a little more license with their arrangements when incorporating the key words, plot themes, and even distinct character voices necessary to advancing the story line, but usually do so with very little detriment to the musical flow, which is occasionally embellished further by short interludes such as the title cut's symphonic instrumental interlude, and the opening and closing vignettes, "Out from the Asylum" and "Coming Home". As for King Diamond, he takes full advantage of the story's various points of view to try on any number of vocal guises, but overall, he's employing spiraling vocal chorales built upon layers of his instantly recognizable shrill falsettos far more frequently than his lower-register growling style. Ultimately, pundits generally found "Them" just slightly lacking in the face of "Abigail" 's rarely challenged excellence, but consumers ultimately disagreed, buying more copies of "Them" that any other King Diamond album before or after. "Them" has sold over 200,000 copies in North America alone.
Re-edition features three bonus tracks. 180 gram vinyl.
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records GmbH Germany, 1988/2013 (RRCAR 8785-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Out From The Asylum
2. Welcome Home 
3. The Invisible Guest
4. Tea
5. Mother`s Getting Weaker
6. Bye, Bye Missy
7. A Broken Spell

Side B
8. The Accusation Chair 
9. "Them"
10. Twilight Symphony
11. Coming Home
Bonus Tracks
12. Phone Call
13. The Invisible Guest (Rehearsal)
14. Bye, Bye Missy (Rehearsal)

The first re-release on Picture Disc of the third full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
Following the incredible success of his second solo album, and first conceptual undertaking, "Abigail", King Diamond set to work almost immediately on his next extravagant adventure in gothic storytelling with "Them." This time, he inserts himself among the story's characters, which also includes his mother, little sister, a haunted house, and, more unexpectedly, a batty old grandmother whose return from a long stay at the insane asylum (famously announced by "Welcome Home" 's borderline hilarious opening shrieks of "Grandmaaaa!!!") precipitates the supernatural acts of possession, murder, and madness that move this tale forward.
It is the first of two fictional concept albums, the second of these being "Conspiracy".
Also worth noting are the new musical players who had joined the King Diamond band on this outing. After all, the replacement of guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen by Pete Blakk and Hal Patino, respectively, signaled the King's final break with his former band, Mercyful Fate. Tellingly, other than upping the overall camp factor just so, this development had no discernible effect on "Them" 's musical vision as compared to "Abigail", thereby confirming said vision as stemming from King Diamond himself.
Co-songwriter Andy LaRocque once again delivers distinctive, semi-Thrash riffs, majestic harmonies, and searing, inventive solo passages to standout moments like "The Invisible Guests", "Tea", and "Twilight Symphony", but it's small nuances such as the acoustic break in "A Broken Spell" and the oppressive synthesized clavichords heard on "The Accusation Chair" that lend "Them" 's story its satisfyingly complex personality. What's more, overly theatrical numbers like "Mother's Getting Weaker" and "Bye, Bye Missy" take a little more license with their arrangements when incorporating the key words, plot themes, and even distinct character voices necessary to advancing the story line, but usually do so with very little detriment to the musical flow, which is occasionally embellished further by short interludes such as the title cut's symphonic instrumental interlude, and the opening and closing vignettes, "Out from the Asylum" and "Coming Home". As for King Diamond, he takes full advantage of the story's various points of view to try on any number of vocal guises, but overall, he's employing spiraling vocal chorales built upon layers of his instantly recognizable shrill falsettos far more frequently than his lower-register growling style. Ultimately, pundits generally found "Them" just slightly lacking in the face of "Abigail" 's rarely challenged excellence, but consumers ultimately disagreed, buying more copies of "Them" that any other King Diamond album before or after. "Them" has sold over 200,000 copies in North America alone.
Strictly limited to 2000 copies Collector’s Edition 180 gram Picture Disc.
Metal Blade Records, 1988/2018 (3984-25056-1). Made in USA.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Out From the Asylum 1:45
2. Welcome Home 4:36
3. The Invisible Guests 5:05
4. Tea 5:15
5. Mother's Getting Weaker 4:02

Side B
6. Bye, Bye, Missy 5:09
7. A Broken Spell 4:08
8. The Accusation Chair 4:21
9. Them 1:57
10. Twilight Symphony 4:09
11. Coming Home 1:12

Total playing time: 41:39 min.

Unofficial live album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
Recorded December 1, 2019 at The Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, during The Institute North American Tour 2019.
Bootleg, 2019. Unofficial release. First press.


Tracklist:
1. St. Lucifer's Hospital
2. The Candle
3. Behind These Walls
4. Funeral
5. Arrival
6. A Mansion in Darkness
7. Let It Be Done
8. Voodoo
9. Halloween
10. Masquerade of Madness
11. Out from the Asylum
12. Welcome Home
13. The Invisible Guests
14. Sleepless Nights
15. The Lake
16. Burn
17. Black Horsemen

The third and the final full-length studio album by British Experimental Progressive Rock band, known as Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come outside the UK.
The first album in history to use a drum machine, responsible for all the percussive sounds on the album.
After they featured drastically different styles on their first two albums, and after several line-up changes, band leader Arthur Brown worked the band towards a new direction for "Journey". The drum machine in question was the Bentley Rhythm Ace, manufactured by Ace Tone. Although the band had commented the album was entirely based on the drum machine, the band attempted to, in Rock and Electronic terms, create an album that was the closest they could get "to a string quartet". The album features other experimental techniques, including using a triangle to guide guitar playing and extensive use of Mellotron and synthesizers from new member Victor Peraino, who replaced Michael "Goodge" Harris early on production.
The album was recorded in November 1972 in Rockfield Studios and released in 1973 by Polydor Records. It was not a popular release, although it has gone on to be regarded as a groundbreaking and innovative album that was ahead of its time. Although overlooked upon release, it has received generally positive retrospective reviews from critics.
"Journey" was so far ahead of its time that you must keep checking the sleeve to make sure that it really does say 1973 and not 1983! This album was not only Arthur Brown’s masterpiece, but also one of the truly great albums of the seventies!!
Trading Places, 1973/2002 (TDP54070). Made in UK.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Time Captives 8:13
2. Triangles 3:20
3. Gypsy 9:10

Side 2
1. Superficial Roadblocks 6:56
    A.) Lost Time
    B.) Superficial Roadblocks
    C.) Corpora Supercelestia
2. Conception 2:06
3. Spirit of Joy 3:15
4. Come alive 8:46

Total playing time: 41:46 min.

Re-release of the second full-length album by the Chilean Progressive Industrial Gothic/Black Metal band.
The sound of Kintral has found an evolution hard to define. They cannot be classified in any specific Metal genre. This twisted and innovative release traverses a variety of extreme sonical darings... just like other quality bands such as RamZet, Arcturus and The Kovenant.
We are facing a revolutionary disc, unique and a must-have to all those Metalheads that crave for innovation in sound.
Enhanced CD includes two bonus tracks as well as two videos!
Concreto Records, 2003/2007 (CDCR21). Made in Mexico.


Tracklist:
1. Your Fears Through Me 04:28
2. An Inversion from the Depths 04:11
3. Theatre of Introspection 04:07
4. Inner Requiem 04:49
5. Worship My Essence 05:07
6. Hollow Faces 05:14
7. Your Static Evolution 04:56
8. Disillussions 05:51
9. Speech for No One 04:57
10. Psalm 04:41
11. Damned Blessings 03:03
12. An Inversion from the Depths (spanish) 04:11
13. Disillussions (spanish) 09:19
Total playing time: 64:54

First official re-release of the third full-length album by the Chilean Industrial Gothic/Black Metal band.
The album follows "Introversion From Insane Sceneries", released in 2007, and its previous album, "Catrala", released in 2001. Kintral have an interesting hybrid style, at times lugubrious Goth and other instances with hints of Industrial music.
Recently, Juan Quinteros (vocalist / 7-string guitarist) won the first prize at the annual Art Faculty contest at the University of Chile for his composition “Io”. The song, about Jupiter’s moon, will be interpreted by the Chilean Symphonic Orchestra in its 2012 repertoire.
Very interesting album with complicated music for fans which can think.
Concreto Records, 2012/2013 (CDCR45). Made in Mexico.


Tracklist:
1. Big Bang 05:22
2. De Carbono 04:48
3. De Creencias 04:07
4. De Bastardos 04:13
5. Sobre Amor 05:56
6. Sobre Nihil 03:18
7. 0 00:10
8. De Matéria Obscura 03:17
9. De Lúbricos Sentimientos 05:16 
10. De Idendidad 05:30
11. De Guerra Fractal 03:24
12. De Silenciosa Aceptatión 04:33
13. Big Rip 05:06
Total playing time: 55:00

Re-edited re-release of the first part of “The Ultimate KISS Collection” + "Live In Cobo Arena" bonus DVD by the legendary American Glam Rock/Hard Rock band.
Here it is everything you ever wanted in one box! Remastered and restored, “Kissology, Volume One” is the definitive visual KISS collection, never-before-seen footage, full concerts and rare TV appearances. 6 hours of footage plus audio commentary by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley!!
Re-edition features bonus-DVD with 56 min. Live in Cobo Arena, Detroit, 25.01.1976.
2x DVD 9 + 1x DVD 5 | Dolby Surround 5.1; Dolby Digital 2.0 | 4:3 | NTSC | 0 | 6 hr 19 mins + 53 mins Bonus Disc | English.
VH1 Classic Records/Eagle Vision/Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd, 2006/2009 (EREDV742GV). Made in Germany. First press.

Tracklist:

DVD 1:
1. Acrobat (Long Beach, 17/2/74)
2. Nothin’ To Lose (ABC's in Concert, 29/3/74)
3. Firehouse (ABC's in Concert, 29/3/74)
4. Black Diamond (ABC's in Concert, 29/3/74)
5. Interview (Mike Douglas Show, 29/4/74)
6. Firehouse (Mike Douglas Show, 29/4/74)
7. Deuce (Winterland, 31/1/75)
8. Strutter (Winterland, 31/1/75)
9. Got To Choose (Winterland, 31/1/75)
10. Hotter Than Hell (Winterland, 31/1/75)
11. Firehouse (Winterland, 31/1/75)
12. Watchin’ You (Winterland, 31/1/75)
13. Nothin’ To Lose (Winterland, 31/1/75)
14. Parasite (Winterland, 31/1/75)
15. 100,000 Years (Winterland, 31/1/75)
16. Black Diamond (Winterland, 31/1/75)
17. Cold Gin (Winterland, 31/1/75)
18. Let Me Go, Rock ‘N' Roll (Winterland, 31/1/75)
19. She (Midnight Special, 1/4/75)
20. Black Diamond (Midnight Special, 1/4/75)
21. C’Mon And Love Me (Promo Video, 1975)
22. Rock And Roll All Nite (Promo Video, 1975)
23. Documentary: Cadillac High School (Oct. 9-10, 1975) 
24. Deuce (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
25. Strutter (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
26. C’Mon And Love Me (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
27. Hotter Than Hell (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
28. Firehouse (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
29. She (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
30. Parasite (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
31. Nothin’ To Lose (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
32. 100,000 Years (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
33. Black Diamond (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
34. Cold Gin (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
35. Rock And Roll All Nite (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)
36. Let Me Go, Rock ‘N' Roll (Cobo Detroit, 26/1/76)

DVD 2:
1. Interview (So It Goes, UK TV)
2. Black Diamond (So It Goes, UK TV)
3. Interview (The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, 29/10/79)
4. King Of The Night Time World (The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, 29/10/79)
5. Detroit Rock City (Budokan, 2/4/77)
6. Take Me (Budokan, 2/4/77)
7. Let Me Go, Rock ‘N' Roll (Budokan, 2/4/77)
8. Ladies Room (Budokan, 2/4/77)
9. Firehouse (Budokan, 2/4/77)
10. Makin’ Love (Budokan, 2/4/77)
11. I Want You (Budokan, 2/4/77)
12. Cold Gin (Budokan, 2/4/77)
13. Do You Love Me? (Budokan, 2/4/77)
14. Nothin’ To Lose (Budokan, 2/4/77)
15. God Of Thunder (Budokan, 2/4/77)
16. Rock And Roll All Nite (Budokan, 2/4/77)
17. Shout It Out Loud (Budokan, 2/4/77) 
18. Beth (Budokan, 2/4/77)
19. Black Diamond (Budokan, 2/4/77)
20. Hard Luck Woman (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 28/5/77)
21. Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 28/5/77)
22. I Want You (Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 28/5/77)
23. I Stole Your Love (Houston, 1977)
24. Take Me (Houston, 1977)
25. Ladies Room (Houston, 1977) 
26. Firehouse (Houston, 1977)
27. Love Gun (Houston, 1977)
28. Hooligan (Houston, 1977)
29. Makin’ Love (Houston, 1977) 
30. Christine Sixteen (Houston, 1977)
31. Shock Me (Houston, 1977)
32. I Want You (Houston, 1977)
33. Calling Dr. Love (Houston, 1977)
34. Shout It Out Loud (Houston, 1977)
35. God Of Thunder (Houston, 1977)
36. Rock'n'roll All Nite (Houston, 1977)
37. Detroit Rock City (Houston, 1977)
38. Beth (Houston, 1977)
39. Black Diamond (Houston, 1977)

DVD 3:
1. Deuce
2. Strutter
3. C'mon And Love Me
4. Hotter Than Hell
5. Firehouse
6. She
7. Ladies In Waiting
8. Nothin' To Lose
9. 100,000 Years
10. Black Diamond

The nineteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
KISS’s first album in 11 years with their current lineup consisting of: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.
"Sonic Boom" does look back fondly on the band’s classic years, particularly the loose, more distilled Rock n Roll of their first three albums. On the surface, that probably makes it their best album in a long, long time. Even their better albums of the last 30 years have generally been nods to current musical trends, so at least now they’re giving a nod to their own success.
KISS has always been about entertaining their fans and that's just what "Sonic Boom" does. The other thing to keep in mind is that the release is available exclusively through Walmart, so really, they just want your money. Ultimately, "Sonic Boom" once again reminds us that KISS is that middle-aged guy with the top three buttons of his Hawaiian shirt undone who drives around in his convertible and still manages to bag the occasional college chick with his old pick-up lines from the '70s. You want to roll your eyes, but admit it; you love hanging out with the dude!
"Sonic Boom" debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 108 000 copies in its first week of release. The #2 position was the highest mark ever reached by the band, beating the #3 debut of "Psycho Circus" in 1998. The album finished 2009 with 238 000 units sold. "Sonic Boom" finished 2010 as one of Billboard's Top 50 Rock Albums. Metal Hammer listed the album in 13th place on the Metal Hammer Albums of 2009 list. Since its release, "Sonic Boom" has received Gold certification in Norway.
Quad-Fold Wallet Digipack includes original album, bonus CD “Kiss Klassics” (a completely re-recorded greatest hits album that until now had been exclusively released in Japan as “Jigoku-Retsuden”), bonus DVD “Kiss Live in Buenos Aires” (six-song live DVD recorded April 5, 2009, as part of the South American leg of the Kiss Alive/35 World Tour) and 20-page booklet.
KISS Catalog Ltd./Kiss Records, 2009 (200901). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:

"Sonic Boom" /CD/
1. Modern Day Delilah 3:37
2. Russian Roulette 4:33
3. Never Enough 3:27
4. Yes I Know (Nobody's Perfect) 3:02
5. Stand 4:51
6. Hot And Cold 3:36
7. All For The Glory 3:50
8. Danger Us 4:22
9. I´m An Animal 3:48
10. When Lightning Strikes 3:45
11. Say Yeah 4:27
Total playing time: 53:31 min.

"KISS Klassics" /Bonus CD/
1. Deuce 3:07
2. Detroit Rock City 3:56
3. Shout It Out Loud 2:53
4. Hotter Than Hell 3:09
5. Calling Dr Love 3:25
6. Love Gun 3:14
7. I Was Made For Lovin' You 4:41
8. Heaven's On Fire 3:23
9. Lick It Up 3:56
10. I Love It Loud 4:08
11. Forever 3:52
12. Christine Sixteen 2:59
13. Do You Love Me 3:39
14. Black Diamond 4:20
15. Rock And Roll All Nite 2:49
Total playing time: 43:18 min.

"KISS Live In Buenos Aires" /Bonus DVD/
1. Deuce
2. Hotter Than Hell
3. C'Mon And Love Me
4. Watchin' You
5. 100,000 Years
6. Rock & Roll All Nite
Running time: 34:14 min.

Total playing time: 131:03 min.

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length solo album by the lead guitarist and vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album featured Anton Fig on drums, which later performed session work on the Kiss albums "Dynasty" and "Unmasked", as well as become a member of Ace Frehley’s band Frehley’s Comet. Fig along with Will Lee, who played bass on three tracks on the album, became permanent members of Paul Shaffer’s band on "Late Night" with David Letterman and "Late Show" with David Letterman.
Of the four Kiss solo albums released simultaneously in 1978, the best of the bunch is guitarist Ace Frehley's. Similar in approach to Paul Stanley's album, Frehley did not stray far from the expected heavy Kiss sound (like Gene Simmons and Peter Criss did with their releases), but Ace was equipped with better compositions than Stanley.
Frehley proved once and for all that he was not simply a backup musician to Kiss head honchos Simmons and Stanley. All of the tracks are strong, such as the venomous opener, "Rip It Out", as well as a few tracks that confirm how Frehley was indulging in alcohol and drugs a bit too much by the late '70s ("Snow Blind", "Ozone", and "Wiped Out"). You'll also find many underrated compositions ("Speedin' Back to My Baby", "What's on Your Mind?", "I'm in Need of Love"), a gorgeous instrumental ("Fractured Mirror"), and the Top 20 hit single "New York Groove". Unfortunately, when Ace left Kiss in 1982 (eventually forming Frehley's Comet), he never came close to topping this solid and inspired 1978 solo outing.
Casablanca Records/KISS Catalog Ltd./Mercury Records, a PolyGram company, 1978/1997/2014 (378 645-8). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Rip It Out 3:40
2. Speedin' Back To My Baby 3:37
3. Snow Blind 3:55
4. Ozone 4:40
5. What's On Your Mind? 3:27
6. New York Groove 3:03
7. I'm In Need Of Love 4:37
8. Wiped-Out 4:13
9. Fractured Mirror 5:26
Total playing time: 36:38 min.


Samples: http://www.last.fm

First re-release on picture disc of the debut full-length solo album by the former lead guitarist and vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Rock band Kiss.
It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album featured Anton Fig on drums, which later performed session work on the Kiss albums "Dynasty" and "Unmasked", as well as become a member of Ace Frehley’s band Frehley’s Comet. Fig along with Will Lee, who played bass on three tracks on the album, became permanent members of Paul Shaffer’s band on "Late Night" with David Letterman and "Late Show" with David Letterman.
Of the four Kiss solo albums released simultaneously in 1978, the best of the bunch is guitarist Ace Frehley's. Similar in approach to Paul Stanley's album, Frehley did not stray far from the expected heavy Kiss sound (like Gene Simmons and Peter Criss did with their releases), but Ace was equipped with better compositions than Stanley.
Frehley proved once and for all that he was not simply a backup musician to Kiss head honchos Simmons and Stanley. All of the tracks are strong, such as the venomous opener, "Rip It Out", as well as a few tracks that confirm how Frehley was indulging in alcohol and drugs a bit too much by the late '70s ("Snow Blind", "Ozone", and "Wiped Out"). You'll also find many underrated compositions ("Speedin' Back to My Baby", "What's on Your Mind?", "I'm in Need of Love"), a gorgeous instrumental ("Fractured Mirror"), and the Top 20 hit single "New York Groove". Unfortunately, when Ace left Kiss in 1982 (eventually forming Frehley's Comet), he never came close to topping this solid and inspired 1978 solo outing.
Casablanca/Lilith Ltd., 1978/2006 (LR114LPP). Manufactured in EU. 180g Picture Disc.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Rip It Out 3:40
2. Speedin' Back To My Baby 3:37
3. Snow Blind 3:55
4. Ozone 4:40
5. What's On Your Mind? 3:27

Side Two
6. New York Groove 3:03
7. I'm In Need Of Love 4:37
8. Wiped-Out 4:13
9. Fractured Mirror 5:26

Total playing time: 36:38 min.

The second live album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
One of the best-selling albums in KISS discography.
The band had released three albums ("Destroyer", "Rock And Roll Over", and "Love Gun") since the previous live outing, the 1975 release "Alive!", so they drew upon the variety of new tracks, with Eddie Kramer producing.
The album is one of the best-selling in the Kiss discography, being the band's first to be certified double Platinum in February 1996 (signifying sales of over 1 000 000 for a double album), the same month the Kiss reunion tour was announced.
Casablanca, 1977 (6685 043). Made in Germany. Second press. Used (cover/disc 1/disc 2): VG+/EX+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Detroit Rock City (Live) 3:45
2. King Of The Night Time World (Live) 3:05
3. Ladies Room (Live) 3:30
4. Makin' Love (Live) 3:15
5. Love Gun (Live) 3:30
Side 2
1. Calling Dr. Love (Live) 3:15
2. Christine Sixteen (Live) 2:45
3. Shock Me (Live) 4:30
4. Hard Luck Woman (Live) 3:00
5. Tomorrow And Tonight (Live) 3:30
Playing time: 34:05 min.

Side 3
1. I Stole Your Love (Live) 3:25
2. Beth (Live) 2:20
3. God Of Thunder (Live) 5:10
4. I Want You (Live) 4:20
5. Shout It Out Loud (Live) 3:21
Side 4
1. All American Man 3:12
2. Rockin' In The USA 2:35
3. Larger Than Live 3:58
4. Rocket Ride 4:06
5. Any Way You Want It 2:33
Playing time: 35:00 min.

Total playing time: 69:05 min.

The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
Although a commercial success of "Animalize" was not nearly as strong as its two predecessors ("Creatures Of The Night" and "Lick It Up"), the album was a big hit (eventually going double Platinum). Instead of leading the Heavy Metal pack with raw Hard Rock (i.e., their classic albums from the '70s), in the mid- to late '80s, Kiss seemed to be copying other successful Pop-Metal bands (Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, etc.), both musically and visually.
At the time of the record's release, Gene Simmons was pursuing a career in acting. Paul Stanley was thus primarily in charge of the album's production and direction. The album marked the only appearance by lead guitarist Mark St. John, who replaced Vinnie Vincent in April 1984.
Mark St. John replaced the departed Vinnie Vincent on guitar (guitarist number three in a span of three years) and proved to be a highly technical player, the complete opposite of original member Ace Frehley's straight-ahead style. But troubles began early.  Mark St. John couldn’t play.  He was diagnosed with an arthritic condition called Reiter’s Syndrome.  His hands swelled up and he simply could not do the gig.  Mark passed away in 2007, but suggested that the arthritis may have been triggered by stress. Bruce Kulick stepped in to take his place, and did so with professionalism and respect.
The overall product of this album is unique in several ways. There are a bunch of historical events blended into this release, with guest players and the noticeable absence of Simmons' contribution, along with the tracks where the listener can distinguish St. John's playing on the songs which he contributed. The album sold well overall, and taking nothing away from the talents of St. John, but except for Eric Carr’s drumming (powerful, solid, and heavy when need to be, while backing off as well at times), this could’ve been a Paul Stanley solo release. Having a part of the band’s career, which was a bridge from taking off the makeup to the more steady line-up of the non-makeup years, is one of the few reasons to have this in your Kiss collection.
Casablanca/Phonogram International B.V., The Netherelands, 1984 (822 495-1 Q). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:
Side 1
1. I've Had Enough (Into The Fire) 3:52
2. Heaven's On Fire 3:20
3. Burn Bitch Burn 4:40
4. Get All You Can Take 3:44
5. Lonely Is The Hunter 4:28
Side 2
1. Under The Gun 4:01
2. Thrills In The Night 4:21
3. While The City Sleeps 3:41
4. Murder In High-Heels 3:53
Total playing time: 36:00 min.

The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
Although a commercial success of "Animalize" was not nearly as strong as its two predecessors ("Creatures Of The Night" and "Lick It Up"), the album was a big hit (eventually going double Platinum). Instead of leading the Heavy Metal pack with raw Hard Rock (i.e., their classic albums from the '70s), in the mid- to late '80s, Kiss seemed to be copying other successful Pop-Metal bands (Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, etc.), both musically and visually.
At the time of the record's release, Gene Simmons was pursuing a career in acting. Paul Stanley was thus primarily in charge of the album's production and direction. The album marked the only appearance by lead guitarist Mark St. John, who replaced Vinnie Vincent in April 1984.
Mark St. John replaced the departed Vinnie Vincent on guitar (guitarist number three in a span of three years) and proved to be a highly technical player, the complete opposite of original member Ace Frehley's straight-ahead style. But troubles began early.  Mark St. John couldn’t play.  He was diagnosed with an arthritic condition called Reiter’s Syndrome.  His hands swelled up and he simply could not do the gig.  Mark passed away in 2007, but suggested that the arthritis may have been triggered by stress. Bruce Kulick stepped in to take his place, and did so with professionalism and respect.
The overall product of this album is unique in several ways. There are a bunch of historical events blended into this release, with guest players and the noticeable absence of Simmons' contribution, along with the tracks where the listener can distinguish St. John's playing on the songs which he contributed. The album sold well overall, and taking nothing away from the talents of St. John, but except for Eric Carr’s drumming (powerful, solid, and heavy when need to be, while backing off as well at times), this could’ve been a Paul Stanley solo release. Having a part of the band’s career, which was a bridge from taking off the makeup to the more steady line-up of the non-makeup years, is one of the few reasons to have this in your Kiss collection.
Polygram Records, Inc./Mercury, 1984 (422-822 495-1 M-1). Made in USA. First press. Club Edition. OIS. Used.

Tracklist:
Side 1
1. I've Had Enough (Into The Fire) 3:50
2. Heaven's On Fire 3:18
3. Burn Bitch Burn 4:38
4. Get All You Can Take 3:42
5. Lonely Is The Hunter 4:27
Side 2
1. Under The Gun 3:59
2. Thrills In The Night 4:18
3. While The City Sleeps 3:39
4. Murder In High-Heels 3:51
Total playing time: 36:00 min.

40 Years Anniversary re-release of the twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
Although a commercial success of "Animalize" was not nearly as strong as its two predecessors ("Creatures Of The Night" and "Lick It Up"), the album was a big hit (eventually going double Platinum). Instead of leading the Heavy Metal pack with raw Hard Rock (i.e., their classic albums from the '70s), in the mid- to late '80s, Kiss seemed to be copying other successful Pop-Metal bands (Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, etc.), both musically and visually.
At the time of the record's release, Gene Simmons was pursuing a career in acting. Paul Stanley was thus primarily in charge of the album's production and direction. The album marked the only appearance by lead guitarist Mark St. John, who replaced Vinnie Vincent in April 1984.
Mark St. John replaced the departed Vinnie Vincent on guitar (guitarist number three in a span of three years) and proved to be a highly technical player, the complete opposite of original member Ace Frehley's straight-ahead style. But troubles began early.  Mark St. John couldn’t play.  He was diagnosed with an arthritic condition called Reiter’s Syndrome.  His hands swelled up and he simply could not do the gig.  Mark passed away in 2007, but suggested that the arthritis may have been triggered by stress. Bruce Kulick stepped in to take his place, and did so with professionalism and respect.
The overall product of this album is unique in several ways. There are a bunch of historical events blended into this release, with guest players and the noticeable absence of Simmons' contribution, along with the tracks where the listener can distinguish St. John's playing on the songs which he contributed. The album sold well overall, and taking nothing away from the talents of St. John, but except for Eric Carr’s drumming (powerful, solid, and heavy when need to be, while backing off as well at times), this could’ve been a Paul Stanley solo release. Having a part of the band’s career, which was a bridge from taking off the makeup to the more steady line-up of the non-makeup years, is one of the few reasons to have this in your Kiss collection.
Heavyweight 180g vinyl.
The Island Def Jam Music Group/Mercury Records, a Universal Music Group Company, 1984/2014 (0602537770922). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. I've Had Enough (Into The Fire) 3:50  
2. Heaven's On Fire 3:18  
3. Burn Bitch Burn 4:38  
4. Get All You Can Take 3:42  
5. Lonely Is The Hunter 4:27

Side 2
6. Under The Gun 3:59  
7. Thrills In The Night 4:18  
8. While The City Sleeps 3:39  
9. Murder In High-Heels 3:51

Total playing time: 36:00 min.

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
The first album to feature lead guitarist Bruce Kulick as an official band member. Kulick had replaced former guitarist Mark St. John on two tracks on the previous album, "Animalize" (1984), during the latter's absence due to reactive arthritis. Subsequently, Kulick filled St. John's spot on most segments of the Animalize Tour. This new line-up of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Carr, and Kulick would last until Carr's death in November 1991, while Kulick would stay with the band until the reunion of the original line-up in 1996.
The album marked a continuation of the Glam Metal sound of the preceding album, "Animalize". "Tears Are Falling" was the only track to be released for retail sales as a Single and was a hit for the band, with the video, in particular, proving popular on MTV. A total of three music videos for the album were filmed on set in London, England, for the songs "Who Wants to Be Lonely", "Uh! All Night" and "Tears Are Falling".
The album cover depicts the four band members with coloured lips, mirroring the colours of the 1978 solo releases: red for Simmons, purple for Stanley, blue for Kulick (replacing Ace Frehley) and green for Carr (replacing Peter Criss). The placement of the band’s faces also mirrors 1979’s Dynasty cover: (clockwise from top left) Stanley, Simmons, Carr (replacing Criss), & Kulick (replacing Frehley).
The album was certified Gold in November 1985 by the RIAA.
Mercury/PolyGram Records, Inc., 1985 (826 099-1 M-1). Made in USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of The Mountain 4:17
2. Any Way Ou Slice It 4:02
3. Who Wants To Be Lonely 4:01
4. Trial By Fire 3:25
5. I´m Alive 3:43

Side Two
1. Love´s A Deadly Weapon 3:29
2. Tears Are Falling 3:55
3. Secretly Cruel 3:41
4. Radar For Love 3:25
5. Uh! All Night 3:43
Total playing time: 37:41 min.