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The eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica's first new material in over five years arrived after a flurry of non-musical activity that included a much-publicized spat over Internet file sharing, the departure of bassist Jason Newsted, and a lengthy stay in rehab for James Hetfield that suspended the recording of a new album indefinitely. "St. Anger" is often recognized for being a radical musical departure from Metallica's earlier work; it features a Heavy Metal style, raw production, and no guitar solos.
It was the band's last album released through Elektra, thus marking the end of the longest timespan between studio albums from Metallica, with nearly six years between the release of "Reload" and this album. The album marks the final collaboration between Metallica and producer Bob Rock, whose relationship began with the band's fifth studio album, 1991's "Metallica". It's also the first Metallica album since "Master Of Puppets" that does not feature long-time bassist Jason Newsted. Newsted left the band prior to the initial sessions for the album, leaving Rock to temporarily take his place until a permanent replacement could be found. It is also the first album since "...And Justice For All" to have a title track. Recording of the album initially started on April 23, 2001, but was postponed indefinitely when rhythm guitarist and singer James Hetfield entered rehab for "alcoholism and other addictions". Hetfield returned to the fold in late 2001. Still without a bass player, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and their newly sober frontman recruited longtime producer Bob Rock to man Newsted's spot, and creation of the album commenced in May 2002.
"St. Anger" arrived a year later as a punishing, unflinching document of internal struggle, taking listeners inside the bruised yet vital body of Metallica, but ultimately revealing the alternately torturous and defiant demons that wrestle inside Hetfield's brain. This album is exactly what Metallica needed to make at this point in its career, after clawing its way to the top of the metal scrap heap, reeducating a generation of bands, and popularizing its genre beyond anyone's expectations. "St. Anger" looks inward with a hard eye, and while it finds some grinning demons in that pit, it unearths some of the sickest grooves of Metallica's 20-plus-year lifespan.
"St. Anger" debuted at the top of sales charts in 30 countries, including the US Billboard 200. Upon its release, it met mixed critical reviews and has since gained less favorable reception. In 2004, the album's lead single, "St. Anger", won a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance". The album was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.
Virgin Records/Universal International Music B.V., 2003 (0602498653296). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Frantic 5:50
2. St. Anger 7:21
3. Some Kind of Monster 8:26
4. Dirty Window 5:25
5. Invisible Kid 8:30
6. My World 5:46
7. Shoot Me Again 7:10
8. Sweet Amber 5:27
9. The Unnamed Feeling 7:09
10. Purify 5:14
11. All Within My Hands 8:48
Total playing time: 75:06 min.

First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consists entirely of covers of late-70's and early 80's New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands and Hardcore / Punk music, rehearsed in Lars Ulrich's soundproofed garage and then recorded in Los Angeles over the course of six days. It is the band's first recording to feature its new bassist Jason Newsted, and also the band's first release following the death of second bassist Cliff Burton.
With Metallica scheduled to play the 1987 Monsters Of Rock Festival at Castle Donington, the band's UK label Vertigo Records suggested them to release an Extended Play album for the situation. Songwriting attempts with new bassist Jason Newsted only resulted in a demo for "Blackened", and frontman James Hetfield broke his arm skateboarding, so the band resorted to recording covers. This is reminiscent to how the European "Creeping Death" single had led to two B-sides that were cover songs, labeled "Garage Days Revisited". Newsted used his construction experience to install soundproofing on Lars Ulrich's garage in El Cerrito, California, where the band would rehearse.
Five-tracks covers EP seemed to confirm that not only was everything back on track after the death of Cliff Burton, but that despite their impending fame, they were still very much in tune with the grubby Metal and Punk scenes that spawned them. You might reasonably argue that the entire NWOBHM nostalgia industry grew from this one record, as these spiky, loose-limbed assaults on songs by Diamond Head, Holocaust and Budgie were most fans’ introduction to those bands’ oeuvres. Of the three, Diamond Head’s "Helpless" remains the highlight, while Newsted’s thunderous intro to Budgie’s "Crash Course In Brain Surgery" is still amongst the most joyous noises you will ever hear. No wonder the fans took to him so readily. Meanwhile, Metallica’s ferocious take on Killing Joke’s "The Wait" (not included on the EP’s originally UK release) is an eerie joy and, most famously, their gleeful decimation of the Misfits’ "Last Caress/Green Hell" proudly muddied the waters between Punk and Metal and, ultimately, must have bought Glenn Danzig at least one new house. After "Last Caress/Green Hell" has ended, there are a few seconds of Metallica covering, deliberately out of key, the intro to Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills", then it's faded out (Iron Maiden responded to this in 1992 on the B-Side to "Be Quick Or Be Dead").
Yes, the whole thing has been remastered and sounds great, but this was never an exercise in sonic perfection: instead, crank it up and enjoy the sound of one of Metal’s greatest ever bands saluting their heroes and kicking out the jams!!
Blackened Recordings/Universal Music BV., 1987/2018 (BLCKND036R-2). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Helpless (Diamond Head cover) 6:41
2. The Small Hours (Holocaust cover) 6:41
3. The Wait (Killing Joke cover) 4:53
4. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (Budgie cover) 3:11
5. Last Caress/Green Hell (Misfits cover) 3:31
Hidden track: "Run To The Hills" (Opening section / Iron Maiden cover)
Total playing time: 24:57 min.

First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consists entirely of covers of late-70's and early 80's New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands and Hardcore / Punk music, rehearsed in Lars Ulrich's soundproofed garage and then recorded in Los Angeles over the course of six days. It is the band's first recording to feature its new bassist Jason Newsted, and also the band's first release following the death of second bassist Cliff Burton.
With Metallica scheduled to play the 1987 Monsters Of Rock Festival at Castle Donington, the band's UK label Vertigo Records suggested them to release an Extended Play album for the situation. Songwriting attempts with new bassist Jason Newsted only resulted in a demo for "Blackened", and frontman James Hetfield broke his arm skateboarding, so the band resorted to recording covers. This is reminiscent to how the European "Creeping Death" single had led to two B-sides that were cover songs, labeled "Garage Days Revisited". Newsted used his construction experience to install soundproofing on Lars Ulrich's garage in El Cerrito, California, where the band would rehearse.
Five-tracks covers EP seemed to confirm that not only was everything back on track after the death of Cliff Burton, but that despite their impending fame, they were still very much in tune with the grubby Metal and Punk scenes that spawned them. You might reasonably argue that the entire NWOBHM nostalgia industry grew from this one record, as these spiky, loose-limbed assaults on songs by Diamond Head, Holocaust and Budgie were most fans’ introduction to those bands’ oeuvres. Of the three, Diamond Head’s "Helpless" remains the highlight, while Newsted’s thunderous intro to Budgie’s "Crash Course In Brain Surgery" is still amongst the most joyous noises you will ever hear. No wonder the fans took to him so readily. Meanwhile, Metallica’s ferocious take on Killing Joke’s "The Wait" (not included on the EP’s originally UK release) is an eerie joy and, most famously, their gleeful decimation of the Misfits’ "Last Caress/Green Hell" proudly muddied the waters between Punk and Metal and, ultimately, must have bought Glenn Danzig at least one new house. After "Last Caress/Green Hell" has ended, there are a few seconds of Metallica covering, deliberately out of key, the intro to Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills", then it's faded out (Iron Maiden responded to this in 1992 on the B-Side to "Be Quick Or Be Dead").
Yes, the whole thing has been remastered and sounds great, but this was never an exercise in sonic perfection: instead, crank it up and enjoy the sound of one of Metal’s greatest ever bands saluting their heroes and kicking out the jams!!
Limited Edition remastered Orange Translucent 180g vinyl.
Blackened Recordings/Universal Music BV., 1987/2018 (BLCKND036R-1C). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Helpless (Diamond Head cover) 6:38
2. The Small Hours (Holocaust cover) 6:39

Side Two
1. The Wait (Killing Joke cover) 4:52
2. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (Budgie cover) 3:08
3. Last Caress/Green Hell (Misfits cover) 3:30
Hidden track: "Run To The Hills" (Opening section / Iron Maiden cover)

Total playing time: 24:48 min.

First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consists entirely of covers of late-70's and early 80's New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands and Hardcore / Punk music, rehearsed in Lars Ulrich's soundproofed garage and then recorded in Los Angeles over the course of six days. It is the band's first recording to feature its new bassist Jason Newsted, and also the band's first release following the death of second bassist Cliff Burton.
With Metallica scheduled to play the 1987 Monsters Of Rock Festival at Castle Donington, the band's UK label Vertigo Records suggested them to release an Extended Play album for the situation. Songwriting attempts with new bassist Jason Newsted only resulted in a demo for "Blackened", and frontman James Hetfield broke his arm skateboarding, so the band resorted to recording covers. This is reminiscent to how the European "Creeping Death" single had led to two B-sides that were cover songs, labeled "Garage Days Revisited". Newsted used his construction experience to install soundproofing on Lars Ulrich's garage in El Cerrito, California, where the band would rehearse.
Five-tracks covers EP seemed to confirm that not only was everything back on track after the death of Cliff Burton, but that despite their impending fame, they were still very much in tune with the grubby Metal and Punk scenes that spawned them. You might reasonably argue that the entire NWOBHM nostalgia industry grew from this one record, as these spiky, loose-limbed assaults on songs by Diamond Head, Holocaust and Budgie were most fans’ introduction to those bands’ oeuvres. Of the three, Diamond Head’s "Helpless" remains the highlight, while Newsted’s thunderous intro to Budgie’s "Crash Course In Brain Surgery" is still amongst the most joyous noises you will ever hear. No wonder the fans took to him so readily. Meanwhile, Metallica’s ferocious take on Killing Joke’s "The Wait" (not included on the EP’s originally UK release) is an eerie joy and, most famously, their gleeful decimation of the Misfits’ "Last Caress/Green Hell" proudly muddied the waters between Punk and Metal and, ultimately, must have bought Glenn Danzig at least one new house. After "Last Caress/Green Hell" has ended, there are a few seconds of Metallica covering, deliberately out of key, the intro to Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills", then it's faded out (Iron Maiden responded to this in 1992 on the B-Side to "Be Quick Or Be Dead").
Yes, the whole thing has been remastered and sounds great, but this was never an exercise in sonic perfection: instead, crank it up and enjoy the sound of one of Metal’s greatest ever bands saluting their heroes and kicking out the jams!!
Limited Edition remastered black 180g vinyl.
Blackened Recordings/Universal Music BV., 1987/2018 (BLCKND036R-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Helpless (Diamond Head cover) 6:38
2. The Small Hours (Holocaust cover) 6:39

Side Two
1. The Wait (Killing Joke cover) 4:52
2. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (Budgie cover) 3:08
3. Last Caress/Green Hell (Misfits cover) 3:30
Hidden track: "Run To The Hills" (Opening section / Iron Maiden cover)

Total playing time: 24:48 min.

The first DVD with all the original videos by legendary American Thrash Metal band. Metallica has never taken itself lightly. From pure Metal on "Kill ‘Em All" to pure meltdown on "Some Kind Of Monster", a strand of crippling tension has always held the quintet together. And even the music video medium, which the band Thrashed its way into in 1989, hasn’t been spared this heaviness. And "The Videos 1989 - 2004" confirms this, whether through the live energy of “Wherever I May Roam” and “Sad But True”, the helplessness of “One”, or the heartache of Bad Company’s “Turn the Page”.
While there aren’t any true surprises here, and few extras for that matter, this collection succeeds as a document of a band, from breaking through to the mainstream to redefining itself in a new century. And while the music has evolved, the attitude hasn’t affirming Metallica as far more powerful than the Bay Area Thrash Metal band that emerged over 20 years ago!
In its first week of release, the DVD sold 28000 copies.
DVD features “2 Of One” VHS video as a bonus.
DVD 9 | 2.0 PCM Stereo | 5.1 Dolby Surround | NTSC | Region 2-6 | English menu | Approx. 141 mins.
Vertigo/Universal International Music B.V., 2006 (1714448). Made in Argentina. First press.


Tracklist:

1. One 7:41
2. Enter Sandman 5:28
3. The Unforgiven 6:21
4. Nothing Else Matters 6:24
5. Wherever I May Roam 6:05
6. Sad But True 5:26
7. Until It Sleeps 4:32
8. Hero Of The Day 4:30
9. Mama Said 4:51
10. King Nothing 5:26
11. The Memory Remains 4:37
12. The Unforgiven II 6:33
13. Fuel 4:35
14. Turn The Page 5:49
15. Whiskey In The Jar 4:43
16. No Leaf Clover 5:33
17. I Disappear 4:28
18. St. Anger 5:50
19. Frantic 4:55
20. The Unnamed Feeling 5:29
21. Some Kind Of Monster 4:28

Bonus feature: “2 Of One”
22. Introduction 5:43
23. One (Jammin' Version) 5:05
24. The Unforgiven (Theatrical Version) 11:29
25. Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster (Trailer) 2:27

Total playing time: 138:28 min.

Soundtrack album of the legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
The biggest Metal band in the world returns with its second motion picture, the follow-up to the in-therapy documentary "Some Kind Of Monster". And this is soundtrack album for the film "Through The Never". Album was released on September 24, 2013 via Blackened Recordings, the own label by Metallica. All tracks on the soundtrack are live recordings from the 2012 Canada shows Metallica performed for the "Through The Never" film shoot, with the exception of "Orion" that was recorded live at soundcheck.
When Metallica first planned the ambitious full-length movie project, "Metallica: Through the Never", a lot of people were very curious about what the band would come up with. Many assumed it would just be concert footage edited together, which it was with the twist of having a truly bizarre storyline running intermittently throughout the video. The soundtrack itself are some prime cuts of live tracks which were used in the film. The album consists of 16 tracks lasting over 100 minutes. The album opens with "The Ecstasy of Gold," which is appropriate as this has been their standard opener for years. Next up is a rousing rendition of "Creeping Death" which is only marred by a poorly recorded chorus provided by the audience members. Next up is "For Whom the Bell Tolls," which uses audience participation very briefly. The vocal reverb/delay used on the live version of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is what really makes the track stand out, and the guitar solo seems to have a "freak out" moment by Kirk. "Fuel" is next, and oddly what is a pyrotechnic going off in the first few seconds of the song provides an odd addition to the percussion. The performance of the song was energetic except for an odd instrumental stumble at about 45 seconds in, but the band did recovery very quickly. "Ride the Lightning" came up next, and went pretty well with the exception of James sounding like he couldn't remember some of the lyrics for a few seconds. "One" starts out using audio clips of explosions, helicopters and gunfire which goes on for almost 2 minute unaccompanied by any music until the opening riff finally comes in. "The Memory Remains" starts out with some "playful banter" with James and the crowd, but quickly builds to a very energetic performance with the most successful audience participation on the album. "Wherever I May Roam" was a pretty straightforward live performance with the audience singing the line "wherever I may roam" along with James. "Cyanide" is most notable for having a very awesome bass tone audible through most of the track and making me wonder what equipment/settings Robert was using. You can also tell that the band is way more used to playing this newer material, as their playing is tighter than on some previous tracks. "...And Justice for All" was next up. "Master of Puppets" was performed with a great surge of energy by the band and the audience's enthusiasm. "Battery" is another track where the pyrotechnics provide some unexpected percussion. "Nothing Else Matters" started out with about two minutes of guitar noodling, that while interesting was also a little confusing. By the time the actual intro to "Nothing Else Matters" came in. "Enter Sandman" was next up and started out with Kirk initially playing around too much with his wah pedal, but quickly turned into a very tight performance, pyrotechnics included. "Hit the Lights" starts out with some general noodling and banter with the audience but grows into another very energetic performance. The album closes out with a rendition of "Orion," managing to be both a very tight performance as well as having good energy - making it the perfect performance to close out the album.
A live album is good for recreating the experience of the concert, probably especially for people actually present at that specific concert. What you want from a live album is to be made to feel a part of the concert; to feel like you are there!
Blackened Recordings /Vertigo/Universal Music International B.V., 2013 (375156-2). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc 1/disc 2): NM/NM/NM.


Tracklist:

CD 1:
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold 2:02
2. Creeping Death 6:20 
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 4:40 
4. Fuel 3:58 
5. Ride The Lightning 6:55
6. One 8:25 
7. The Memory Remains 5:43 
8. Wherever I May Roam 6:19
Playing time: 44:19 min.

CD 2:
1. Cyanide 7:02 
2. ...And Justice For All 9:18 
3. Master Of Puppets 8:26 
4. Battery 5:14 
5. Nothing Else Matters 7:22 
6. Enter Sandman 6:22 
7. Hit The Lights 4:40 
8. Orion 8:27
Playing time: 56:50 min.

Total playing time: 101:09 min.

Soundtrack album of the legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
The biggest Metal band in the world returns with its second motion picture, the follow-up to the in-therapy documentary "Some Kind Of Monster". And this is soundtrack album for the film "Through The Never". Album was released on September 24, 2013 via Blackened Recordings, the own label by Metallica. All tracks on the soundtrack are live recordings from the 2012 Canada shows Metallica performed for the "Through The Never" film shoot, with the exception of "Orion" that was recorded live at soundcheck.
When Metallica first planned the ambitious full-length movie project, "Metallica: Through the Never", a lot of people were very curious about what the band would come up with. Many assumed it would just be concert footage edited together, which it was with the twist of having a truly bizarre storyline running intermittently throughout the video. The soundtrack itself are some prime cuts of live tracks which were used in the film. The album consists of 16 tracks lasting over 100 minutes. The album opens with "The Ecstasy of Gold," which is appropriate as this has been their standard opener for years. Next up is a rousing rendition of "Creeping Death" which is only marred by a poorly recorded chorus provided by the audience members. Next up is "For Whom the Bell Tolls," which uses audience participation very briefly. The vocal reverb/delay used on the live version of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is what really makes the track stand out, and the guitar solo seems to have a "freak out" moment by Kirk. "Fuel" is next, and oddly what is a pyrotechnic going off in the first few seconds of the song provides an odd addition to the percussion. The performance of the song was energetic except for an odd instrumental stumble at about 45 seconds in, but the band did recovery very quickly. "Ride the Lightning" came up next, and went pretty well with the exception of James sounding like he couldn't remember some of the lyrics for a few seconds. "One" starts out using audio clips of explosions, helicopters and gunfire which goes on for almost 2 minute unaccompanied by any music until the opening riff finally comes in. "The Memory Remains" starts out with some "playful banter" with James and the crowd, but quickly builds to a very energetic performance with the most successful audience participation on the album. "Wherever I May Roam" was a pretty straightforward live performance with the audience singing the line "wherever I may roam" along with James. "Cyanide" is most notable for having a very awesome bass tone audible through most of the track and making me wonder what equipment/settings Robert was using. You can also tell that the band is way more used to playing this newer material, as their playing is tighter than on some previous tracks. "...And Justice for All" was next up. "Master of Puppets" was performed with a great surge of energy by the band and the audience's enthusiasm. "Battery" is another track where the pyrotechnics provide some unexpected percussion. "Nothing Else Matters" started out with about two minutes of guitar noodling, that while interesting was also a little confusing. By the time the actual intro to "Nothing Else Matters" came in. "Enter Sandman" was next up and started out with Kirk initially playing around too much with his wah pedal, but quickly turned into a very tight performance, pyrotechnics included. "Hit the Lights" starts out with some general noodling and banter with the audience but grows into another very energetic performance. The album closes out with a rendition of "Orion," managing to be both a very tight performance as well as having good energy - making it the perfect performance to close out the album.
A live album is good for recreating the experience of the concert, probably especially for people actually present at that specific concert. What you want from a live album is to be made to feel a part of the concert; to feel like you are there!
Blackened Recordings /Vertigo/Universal Music International B.V., 2013 (375144-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

CD 1:
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold 2:02
2. Creeping Death 6:20 
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 4:40 
4. Fuel 3:58 
5. Ride The Lightning 6:55
6. One 8:25 
7. The Memory Remains 5:43 
8. Wherever I May Roam 6:19

CD 2:
1. Cyanide 7:02 
2. ...And Justice For All 9:18 
3. Master Of Puppets 8:26 
4. Battery 5:14 
5. Nothing Else Matters 7:22 
6. Enter Sandman 6:22 
7. Hit The Lights 4:40 
8. Orion 8:27

Total playing time: 101:13

Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited” EP, which was his first recorded work with Metallica). It's also the last Metallica album with producer Flemming Rasmussen.
Metallica's previous studio album, "Master Of Puppets" (1986), was their last under their contract with the record label Music for Nations. Manager Peter Mensch wanted them to sign with British record distributor Phonogram Records. Phonogram manager Martin Hooker offered them "well over £1 million, which at that time was the biggest deal we'd ever offered anyone". His explanation was that the final figure for combined British and European sales of all three Metallica albums was more than 1.5 million copies.
The album was initially released on one vinyl disc, but soon after re-released as a double-album (without additional tracks).
"...And Justice For All" marked the band's gear-shift from Underground heroes to the major league. Containing the band's first Top 40 Single, the horror-filled "One", the album's hard-hitting lyrics and darkly intense feel delighted their ever-growing fanbase, reaching number six on the Billboard chart.
After years of refusing to release music videos, Metallica released its first for "One". The video was controversial among fans, who had valued the band's apparent opposition to MTV and other forms of mainstream music. Slant Magazine ranked it number 48 on their list of the "100 Greatest Music Videos", saying that Metallica "evoke a revolution of the soul far more devastating than that presented in the original text". The guitar solo was ranked number seven in Guitar World's compilation of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" of all time. Additionally, website Noisecreep classed the song ninth among the "10 Best '80s Metal Songs".
The album was acclaimed by music critics for its depth and complexity, although its dry mix and nearly inaudible bass guitar were criticized. It was included in The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop critics' poll of the year's best albums, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1989, controversially losing out to Jethro Tull in the ill-fated Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental category. The Single "One" earned Metallica their first Grammy Award in 1990 (and the first ever in the Best Metal Performance category).
Although Metallica's music was considered unappealing for mainstream radio, "...And Justice For All" was highly successful in the US. It became Metallica's best-selling album upon release, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200, where it charted for 83 weeks. More than 8 000 000 copies have been sold in the United States since 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales. It was certified Platinum nine weeks after it was released in stores, and 1.7 million copies were sold in the US by the end of 1988. Since its release, the album has scanned more than 8 million copies in the US. It was certified 8× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping eight million copies in the U.S. With this album, Metallica received substantial media exposure, becoming a multi-Platinum act by 1990.
"...And Justice For All" achieved similar chart success outside the United States. It topped the charts in Finland, peaked within the top 5 on the charts in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and remained on the UK chart for six weeks. The album managed to peak in the top 10 on the Norwegian and Swiss album charts. "...And Justice For All" received a three times Platinum certification from Music Canada for shipping 300 000 copies, a Platinum certification from IFPI Finland for having a shipment of little over 50 000 copies, and was certified Gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments of 250 000 copies. It was awarded Gold by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013 for shipping 100 000 copies in the UK. "...And Justice For All" was surpassed commercially by the band's following album, "Metallica" (1991).
The album was ranked at number nine on IGN's "Top 25 Metal Albums". Guitar World lists it 12th on the "100 Greatest Guitar Albums" from a 2006 reader poll, and lists all of its tracks on "The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time". Kerrang! listed the album at number 42 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". Martin Popoff ranks it at number 19 in his book The Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time, the fourth highest ranked Metallica album on the list. It is featured in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. In 2017, it was ranked 21st on Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
Double 180g Vinyl includes Download Card.
Blackened Recordings. Inc./Universal International Music B.V., Netherlands, 1988/2018 (BLCKND007R-1 | 00602567690238). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

I
1.Blackened 06:40
2....And Justice For All 09:44

II
3.Eye Of The Beholder 06:25
4.One 07:24

III
1.The Shortest Straw 06:35
2.Harvester Of Sorrow 05:42
3.The Frayed Ends Of Sanity 07:40

IV
4.To Live Is To Die 09:48
5.Dyers Eve 05:12

Total playing time: 65:10 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited” EP, which was his first recorded work with Metallica). It's also the last Metallica album with producer Flemming Rasmussen.
Metallica's previous studio album, "Master Of Puppets" (1986), was their last under their contract with the record label Music for Nations. Manager Peter Mensch wanted them to sign with British record distributor Phonogram Records. Phonogram manager Martin Hooker offered them "well over £1 million, which at that time was the biggest deal we'd ever offered anyone". His explanation was that the final figure for combined British and European sales of all three Metallica albums was more than 1.5 million copies.
"...And Justice For All" marked the band's gear-shift from Underground heroes to the major league. Containing the band's first Top 40 Single, the horror-filled "One", the album's hard-hitting lyrics and darkly intense feel delighted their ever-growing fanbase, reaching number six on the Billboard chart.
After years of refusing to release music videos, Metallica released its first for "One". The video was controversial among fans, who had valued the band's apparent opposition to MTV and other forms of mainstream music. Slant Magazine ranked it number 48 on their list of the "100 Greatest Music Videos", saying that Metallica "evoke a revolution of the soul far more devastating than that presented in the original text". The guitar solo was ranked number seven in Guitar World's compilation of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" of all time. Additionally, website Noisecreep classed the song ninth among the "10 Best '80s Metal Songs".
The album was acclaimed by music critics for its depth and complexity, although its dry mix and nearly inaudible bass guitar were criticized. It was included in The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop critics' poll of the year's best albums, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1989, controversially losing out to Jethro Tull in the ill-fated Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental category. The Single "One" earned Metallica their first Grammy Award in 1990 (and the first ever in the Best Metal Performance category).
Although Metallica's music was considered unappealing for mainstream radio, "...And Justice For All" was highly successful in the US. It became Metallica's best-selling album upon release, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200, where it charted for 83 weeks. More than 8 000 000 copies have been sold in the United States since 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales. It was certified Platinum nine weeks after it was released in stores, and 1.7 million copies were sold in the US by the end of 1988. Since its release, the album has scanned more than 8 million copies in the US. It was certified 8× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping eight million copies in the U.S. With this album, Metallica received substantial media exposure, becoming a multi-Platinum act by 1990.
"...And Justice For All" achieved similar chart success outside the United States. It topped the charts in Finland, peaked within the top 5 on the charts in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and remained on the UK chart for six weeks. The album managed to peak in the top 10 on the Norwegian and Swiss album charts. "...And Justice For All" received a three times Platinum certification from Music Canada for shipping 300 000 copies, a Platinum certification from IFPI Finland for having a shipment of little over 50 000 copies, and was certified Gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments of 250 000 copies. It was awarded Gold by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013 for shipping 100 000 copies in the UK. "...And Justice For All" was surpassed commercially by the band's following album, "Metallica" (1991).
The album was ranked at number nine on IGN's "Top 25 Metal Albums". Guitar World lists it 12th on the "100 Greatest Guitar Albums" from a 2006 reader poll, and lists all of its tracks on "The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time". Kerrang! listed the album at number 42 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". Martin Popoff ranks it at number 19 in his book The Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time, the fourth highest ranked Metallica album on the list. It is featured in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. In 2017, it was ranked 21st on Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
Phonogram/Vertigo, 1988/2005 (836062-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Blackened 6:40
2. ...And Justice For All 9:44
3. Eye Of The Beholder 6:25
4. One 7:24
5. The Shortest Straw 6:35
6. Harvester Of Sorrow 5:42
7. The Frayed Ends Of Sanity 7:40
8. To Live Is To Die 9:48
9. Dyers Eve 5:12
Total playing time: 65:29 min.

First official release of the debut full-length album by cult Brazilian Heavy Metal band.
Originally self-released by the band in 2012, it's a comeback album of an old Brazilian band.
Metalmorphose was formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1983. In 1985, they debuted on vinyl with the release of the "Ultimatum" - a split album with Dorsal Atlântica. Dorsal Atlântica and Metalmorphose was two pioneers, when it came to Brazilian Heavy Metal. Every Brazilian Metalhead has grown up with tunes such as Metalmorphose track "Cavaleiro Negro" and Dorsal Atlântica's "Império de Satã" from this split album. Dorsal Atlântica went on to pursue a career in the Underground Metal circle and continued to release albums up to 2005. Metalmorphose however took a different route, and they continued to play live, write and record demo material, but nothing more was released, except a vinyl Single "Correntes" in 1986. After that, the band disbanded.
In 2008, a friend of the band were putting together a tribute to The Beatles "White Album", as it was 40 years of that important album's release. Metalmorphose was asked to participate, and suddenly the original line-up was back together, recording a Metal version of The Beatles track "Sexy Sadie". They had a blast and are since then reunited, and the legacy of this band lives on!
Two compilation and one live albums was released between 2009 and 2010. Then, in 2012, came this first full-length studio album by these forefathers of Brazilian Metal! It was about time!! And now is a time for you to listen it!!!
Metal Soldiers Records/Secret Port Records, 2012/2015 (MSR 039 / SPR 0035). Made in Spain.


Tracklist:
1. Jamais Desista 3:38
2. Máscara 4:48
3. No Topo Do Mundo 4:56
4. Metrópole 3:46
5. Máquina Dos Sentidos 4:45
6. Rumo Às Estrelas 3:53
7. Passados Incompletos 6:56
8. Pelas Sombras 6:10
9. Livres Para Sonhar 6:58
Total playing time: 45:52 min.


Samples: https://hellmusicrecords.bandcamp.com

The debut and only full-length studio album by Italian Progressive Metal band.
Amazing Prog-Metal for fans of Dream Theater!!
SG Records, 2012 (SGCD055). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Fallin' 06:11
2. Letter from a Dead Man 05:51
3. Follow Your Desires 04:41
4. Shadow Games 03:32
5. Just a Dream? 06:14
6. Searching for... 06:29
7. When Everything Comes to an End 00:58
8. Renaissance 05:42
9. Lifend 09:00
10. ...Light 03:03
Total playing time: 51:43 min.


Samples: https://metaphysics1.bandcamp.com

Debut album of Turkish Progressive Thrash/Death Metal band located in U.S.A.
For fans of Sepultura, Fear Factory, Pantera, Machine Head, Obituary, Testament, Anthrax, Coroner, Artillery, In Flames…
Atlantis Muzik/EMI, 2004 (05002)


Tracklist:
1.In Smokeville
2.Global Shit
3.Dirge
4.Hell Racer
5.I'm Going Down
6.My Obsession
7.Hold up
8.Kanma
9.SQ-069
10.Valentine
11.On your Face

Third full-length album of the Italian Thrash/Death Metal band.
A powerful mixture of Thrash Metal of the early 80’s and modern Death Metal.
For fans of Slayer, Testament, Megadeth and Metallica.
Punishment 18 Records, 2009 (P18R 016)


Tracklist:
1.Circle Of Fire 01:19
2.T.D.K.M. 04:58
3.Civil War 05:01
4.Flag Of Life 03:11
5.Slave Your Mind 04:22
6.On My Knees 04:32
7.Katarsis 03:55
8.Mass Control 05:05
9.Betrayed Again 04:09
10.Nightmares 04:53

Second full-length album by Italian Thrash Metal band.
Killing Thrash/Death metal machine formed in. The balanced mix of these two different styles became the prototype of the rare and deep component of the Methedras sound. In the beginning, the band attended several live shows testing the audience with covers of Slayer, Testament, Megadeth and Metallica - all names that heavily influenced the band.
CD includes video clip.
Selfreleased, 2005


Tracklist:
1.Free To Hate 03:10
2.By Yourself 03:48
3.Flash Over 04:39
4.VermiNation 03:56
5.One Trouble Less 04:18
6.Estd. 1996 01:14
7.No More Rules 05:16
Total playing time: 26:21

Bonus Videos:
The Denied God (live video from W:O:A 2004)
Wreck'N'Roll (live video from W:O:A 2004)
L.R.S. (live video from W:O:A 2004)
The Worst Within (making of video)

Finnish hard rockers METUJA newest album "Enimmakseen Harmiton", 
which features Finnish lyrics, is described in a press release as 
"for every hard rock, heavy metal, and rock fan who appreciates tight playing, 
rough and honest attitude and quality."
Violent Journey Records, 2009 (VJR022)


Tracklist:
1.Enimmakseen harmiton
2.Morsiushuntu
3.Muistot
4.Pimean reuna
5.Kuka kuljettaa mua
6.Toivon kipina
7.Kerro mulle miksi
8.Aikaan tuntemattomaan
9.Matka

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Funk/Soul/Pop singer.
The downside to a success like "Thriller" is that it's nearly impossible to follow, but Michael Jackson approached "Bad" much the same way he approached "Thriller" - take the basic formula of the predecessor, expand it slightly, and move it outward. This meant that he moved deeper into Hard Rock, deeper into schmaltzy adult contemporary, deeper into hard dance - essentially taking each portion of "Thriller" to an extreme, while increasing the quotient of immaculate studiocraft.
Released nearly five years after it's predecessor, "Thriller" (1982), "Bad" saw Jackson exercise even more artistic freedom than he did with his two previous releases ("Off The Wall" and "Thriller"). Jackson composed nine of the album's eleven tracks, and received co-producer credit for the entire album. The album marked the final collaboration between Jackson and producer Quincy Jones.
Nine of the eleven songs (ten on vinyl version) on "Bad" were released as singles; one was a promotional single, and another was released outside of the United States and Canada. The only songs on the album, which were not released as commercial singles, were "Speed Demon" and "Just Good Friends".
With seven hit singles out of eleven tracks, "Bad" could easily be thought of as a greatest hits album. Songs such as "Bad" and "Dirty Diana" show a harder, more Rocking approach to the music. Jackson's universal appeal, along with his hiccup vocals and huge Pop sound, is still very much in focus.
The album continued Jackson's commercial success in the late 1980s, and garnered six Grammy Award nominations, winning two. Apart from commercial success, the album was well received by contemporary critics. Five of the singles hit No. 1 in the United States, while a sixth charted within the top ten, and a seventh charted within the top twenty on the Hot 100. "Bad" peaked at No. 1 in thirteen countries and charted within the top twenty in other territories. It was ranked No. 43 in the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time of the MTV Generation in 2009 by VH1, and number 202 in Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. "Bad" has sold an estimated 35 million copies worldwide, making it the eleventh best-selling album of all time. In 2017, the album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, denoting sales of over ten million copies in the United States.
Along with getting one of the greatest albums of all time, featuring hits “Bad”, “The Way You Make Me Feel”, “Man in the Mirror” and other, this is one of Jackson's many classics!
MJJ Productions Inc./Epic/Sony Music Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd., 1987/2014 (88875035432). Made in Australia.


Tracklist:
1. Bad 4:07
2. The Way You Make Me Feel 4:58
3. Speed Demon 4:02
4. Liberian Girl 3:53
5. Just Good Friends 4:07
6. Another Part Of Me 3:55
7. Man In The Mirror 5:19
8. I Just Can't Stop Loving You 4:13
9. Dirty Diana 4:41
10. Smooth Criminal 4:18
11. Leave Me Alone 4:40
Total playing time: 48:15 min.

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1x MICHAEL JACKSON “Bad” /CD/
The seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Funk/Soul/Pop singer.
The downside to a success like "Thriller" is that it's nearly impossible to follow, but Michael Jackson approached "Bad" much the same way he approached "Thriller" - take the basic formula of the predecessor, expand it slightly, and move it outward. This meant that he moved deeper into Hard Rock, deeper into schmaltzy adult contemporary, deeper into hard dance - essentially taking each portion of "Thriller" to an extreme, while increasing the quotient of immaculate studiocraft.
Released nearly five years after it's predecessor, "Thriller" (1982), "Bad" saw Jackson exercise even more artistic freedom than he did with his two previous releases ("Off The Wall" and "Thriller"). Jackson composed nine of the album's eleven tracks, and received co-producer credit for the entire album. The album marked the final collaboration between Jackson and producer Quincy Jones.
Nine of the eleven songs (ten on vinyl version) on "Bad" were released as singles; one was a promotional single, and another was released outside of the United States and Canada. The only songs on the album, which were not released as commercial singles, were "Speed Demon" and "Just Good Friends".
With seven hit singles out of eleven tracks, "Bad" could easily be thought of as a greatest hits album. Songs such as "Bad" and "Dirty Diana" show a harder, more Rocking approach to the music. Jackson's universal appeal, along with his hiccup vocals and huge Pop sound, is still very much in focus.
The album continued Jackson's commercial success in the late 1980s, and garnered six Grammy Award nominations, winning two. Apart from commercial success, the album was well received by contemporary critics. Five of the singles hit No. 1 in the United States, while a sixth charted within the top ten, and a seventh charted within the top twenty on the Hot 100. "Bad" peaked at No. 1 in thirteen countries and charted within the top twenty in other territories. It was ranked No. 43 in the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time of the MTV Generation in 2009 by VH1, and number 202 in Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. "Bad" has sold an estimated 35 million copies worldwide, making it the eleventh best-selling album of all time. In 2017, the album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, denoting sales of over ten million copies in the United States.
Along with getting one of the greatest albums of all time, featuring hits “Bad”, “The Way You Make Me Feel”, “Man in the Mirror” and other, this is one of Jackson's many classics!
MJJ Productions Inc./Epic/Sony Music Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd., 1987/2014 (88875035432). Made in Australia. Please note: though the disc is new and has never been played, there are light bends of inlay that happened during transit. Cover/disc: NM/M.


Tracklist:
1. Bad 4:07
2. The Way You Make Me Feel 4:58
3. Speed Demon 4:02
4. Liberian Girl 3:53
5. Just Good Friends 4:07
6. Another Part Of Me 3:55
7. Man In The Mirror 5:19
8. I Just Can't Stop Loving You 4:13
9. Dirty Diana 4:41
10. Smooth Criminal 4:18
11. Leave Me Alone 4:40
Total playing time: 48:15 min.

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Funk/Soul/Pop singer.
The downside to a success like "Thriller" is that it's nearly impossible to follow, but Michael Jackson approached "Bad" much the same way he approached "Thriller" - take the basic formula of the predecessor, expand it slightly, and move it outward. This meant that he moved deeper into Hard Rock, deeper into schmaltzy adult contemporary, deeper into hard dance - essentially taking each portion of "Thriller" to an extreme, while increasing the quotient of immaculate studiocraft.
Released nearly five years after it's predecessor, "Thriller" (1982), "Bad" saw Jackson exercise even more artistic freedom than he did with his two previous releases ("Off The Wall" and "Thriller"). Jackson composed nine of the album's eleven tracks, and received co-producer credit for the entire album. The album marked the final collaboration between Jackson and producer Quincy Jones.
Nine of the eleven songs (ten on vinyl version) on "Bad" were released as singles; one was a promotional single, and another was released outside of the United States and Canada. The only songs on the album, which were not released as commercial singles, were "Speed Demon" and "Just Good Friends".
With seven hit singles out of eleven tracks, "Bad" could easily be thought of as a greatest hits album. Songs such as "Bad" and "Dirty Diana" show a harder, more Rocking approach to the music. Jackson's universal appeal, along with his hiccup vocals and huge Pop sound, is still very much in focus.
The album continued Jackson's commercial success in the late 1980s, and garnered six Grammy Award nominations, winning two. Apart from commercial success, the album was well received by contemporary critics. Five of the singles hit No. 1 in the United States, while a sixth charted within the top ten, and a seventh charted within the top twenty on the Hot 100. "Bad" peaked at No. 1 in thirteen countries and charted within the top twenty in other territories. It was ranked No. 43 in the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time of the MTV Generation in 2009 by VH1, and number 202 in Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. "Bad" has sold an estimated 35 million copies worldwide, making it the eleventh best-selling album of all time. In 2017, the album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, denoting sales of over ten million copies in the United States.
Along with getting one of the greatest albums of all time, featuring hits “Bad”, “The Way You Make Me Feel”, “Man in the Mirror” and other, this is one of Jackson's many classics!!
180 gram vinyl gatefold LP issued with a cardboard inner sleeve with lyrics and release credits.
MJJ Productions Inc./Epic, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, 1987/2016 (88875143741). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Bad 4:06 
2. The Way You Make Me Feel 4:58 
3. Speed Demon 4:01 
4. Liberian Girl 3:53 
5. Just Good Friends 4:05

Side Two
6. Another Part Of Me 3:53 
7. Man In The Mirror 5:18 
8. I Just Can't Stop Loving You 4:13 
9. Dirty Diana 4:52 
10. Smooth Criminal 4:16

Total playing time: 43:35 min.

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Funk/Soul/Pop singer.
First posthumous album with previously unreleased tracks. It is the first release of all-new Jackson material since "Invincible" in 2001 and the seventh since Jackson's death on June 25, 2009.
The majority of the songs on the album are songs that were written and recorded during the "Invincible" era and onwards. The album contains two songs that were written during the "Thriller era", "Behind the Mask" and "Much Too Soon". The song "(I Like) The Way You Love Me" previously appeared on "The Ultimate Collection" (2004) with the title "The Way You Love Me" as an unreleased track. For "Michael", the song has been re-arranged and more vocals have been added. The song "Best of Joy" is one of the last that Michael recorded during his lifetime, having written and recorded it in 2009, the year of his death.
Prior to the album's release, a lawyer for Jackson's father Joe stated that Jackson was a perfectionist and "would never have wanted his unfinished material to be released". Jackson collaborator will.i.am said it was "disrespectful" to release the material, as Jackson was not able to approve it. The album drew controversy over the authenticity of some vocals. The authenticity of the vocals on the tracks "Breaking News", "Keep Your Head Up", and "Monster" is still in doubt.
"Michael" debuted at number one in Germany, selling 85 000 copies in its first week. The album also debuted at number one in Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden. In the US, it debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 228 000 copies, followed by 150 000 the next week. In Denmark, the album debuted at number four, selling 4 936 copies in its first week. On December 19, 2010, the album opened in the UK at number four with sales of 113 000, which was Michael Jackson's biggest opening sales week in the UK since the release of "Dangerous" nearly 20 years before. In its first five weeks, the album sold over 434 000 copies in the United States. In the same week, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for shipping over a million copies. "Michael" received numerous Gold and Platinum certifications worldwide.
MJJ Productions Inc./Epic Records/Sony Music Entertainment, (88697 82867 2). Made in EU. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Hold My Hand [Duet With Akon] 3:33
2. Hollywood Tonight 4:31
3. Keep Your Head Up 4:51
4. (I Like) The Way You Love Me 4:34
5. Monster [Feat. 50 Cent] 5:05
6. Best Of Joy 3:03
7. Breaking News 4:14
8. (I Can't Make It) Another Day [Feat. Lenny Kravitz] 3:55
9. Behind The Mask 5:02
10. Much Too Soon 2:48
Total playing time: 41:38 min.

The first re-release of the fourth DVD by legendary American Funk/Soul/Pop singer.
It was released on DVD on November 13, 2003 under the Epic Records record label, in conjunction with the promotion for Jackson's greatest hits album of the same name (although the album and DVD have different songs). The DVD contains fifteen music videos directed and produced by various people. It consists of music videos filmed and released by Jackson from 1979's "Off the Wall" to 2001's "Invincible". As with the album, the DVD has four different covers.
Notable music videos included on the DVD were "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and Thriller", which received heavy rotation on MTV in the 1980s, and are credited as having transformed the music video from a promotional tool and into an art form, and "Black or White" which was also prominent on channels like MTV in the 1990s.
"Number Ones" received praise from contemporary music critics and was commercially successful internationally. The DVD peaked at number one on the Australian Top 40 Music DVD in Australia. "Number Ones" has been certified twenty-two times Platinum in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association, and is the best-selling music DVD ever by a male solo artist in Australia. It is also thirteen times Platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America.
DVD 5 | PAL | PCM Stereo | 4:3 | Reg. 0 | Approx. 91 min.
MJJ Productions Inc./Epict/Sony Music Entertainment Czech Republic s.r.o., 2003/2008 (8869738233909). Made in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough 4:11
2. Rock With You 3:22
3. Billie Jean 4:55
4. Beat It 4:56
5. Thriller 13:43
6. Bad 4:20
7. The Way You Make Me Feel 4:43
8. Man In The Mirror 5:00
9. Smooth Criminal 4:16
10. Dirty Diana 5:08
11. Black Or White 6:22
12. You Are Not Alone 5:37
13. Earth Song 7:29
14. Blood On The Dance Floor 4:15
15. You Rock My World 10:26
Running time: approx. 91 min.