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The second full-length album by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band. 
Stirring the cauldron once more, the lads of the mighty Omega Diatribe face you hard with their brand new record, which has been finalized by the Danish producer Tue Madsen from Antfarm Studios. Band gives a massive dose of adrenaline by their ultra-heavy grooves mixed with polyrhytmic elements and in-your-face vocals with this record. 
The production is neat and the songs are crushing. This masterclass of mayhem hits you harder than ever before displaying the tightest performance yet as the boys go from strength to strength in their genre and the industry. 
If you're hungry for some top-notch Extreme Groove Metal, than you have to give a chance for this record! 
Highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Gojira, Machine Head, and Fear Factory!! 
Metal Scrap Records Inc., 2018 (MSR144). 
 

Tracklist: 
1. Souls Collide 04:51 
2. Filius Dei 04:50 
3. Trinity 04:28 
4. Spinal Cord Fusion 03:40 
5. Divine of Nature 03:27 
6. Replace Your Fear 06:18 
7. Oblation 01:44 
8. Chain Reaction 04:15 
9. Denying Our Reality 05:55 
10. Compulsion 05:33 
11. Wraith 04:34 
12. Tukdam 03:04 
Total playing time: 53:08 min.

 

The third Single from the fourth album by Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal band.
Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal pioneers dropped their brand new colossal music video for the radio edit version of their song "You Can't Save Me", which is the starter track for their latest record, "Metanoia".
The song has been re-drummed by their new drummer Danial Szabo (known as a member of Ektomorf and Bloody Roots), and re-mixed/mastered by their founder guitar player Gergo Hajer at 515 Studio, Hungary.
Music video has been made by Thornfields Production, who pushed the boundaries and made one of the most decent works in the Metal music industry nowadays, using their cinematology strength.
It's absolutely a massive quality production, with high energy grooves, in your face vocals and killer polyrhythmic elements.
Highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Slipknot, Machine Head, Whitechapel and Fear Factory!!
Metal Scrap Records, 2021 (MSR171/S3).


Tracklist:
01. You Can't Save Me (Radio Edit) 04:28
Total playing time: 04:28 min.







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The debut full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Originally released in 1984, "Battle Cry" is one of the quintessential US Metal albums, and it is one of the best Heavy Metal albums ever written. Alongside Manowar’s first four albums, Manila Road’s "Open The Gates" and "Crystal Logic" and Bathory’s (un)holy trilogy, Omen’s "Battle Cry" is one of the most important chapters in the Holy Bible of Epic Metal.
Omen were originally formed in 1983 in Oklahoma. Not long after they moved to Los Angeles and found an outstanding vocalist, J.D. Kimball. Their song "Torture Me" appeared on "Metal Massacre V". Soon after, Omen inked a deal with Brian Slagel’s legendary Metal Blade Records an started recording their first album, "Battle Cry", which saw the light of day in 1984.
Songs like “Death Rider”, “Dragon’s Breath”, “In The Arena” and “The Axeman” were hailed as classics in the band’s native America (and in the UK for that matter). Europe and especially Germany took Omen to its heart. At the time, Omen were quite often described as “Iron Maiden on speed”.
Boris Kaiser, chief editor of German Rock Hard Magazine said in the book "Best Of Rock & Metal": “The world will probably never again see a band that sounded as unique as Omen on their first three albums, "Battle Cry", "Warning Of Danger" and "The Curse". That was mainly down to J.D. Kimball’s deep, majestic and highly melodic vocals. Add some great guitar work by Kenny Powell and a more than solid rhythm section, and you will end up with one of the best American Power Metal bands of all time.”
"Battle Cry" is definitely a landmark album, for not only US Power Metal, but the entire Power Metal genre in general with its more violent approach to the lyrics and artwork, as well as its undeniable catchy, anthem-like choruses and riffs. If this album isn't one that you have got to yet, or one that you found to be entirely unenjoyable, then you had better lock your doors because the Axeman will have you bound and gagged!!
Metal Blade Records/Pacheco Records, 1984/2012. Made in Argentina.


Tracklist:
1. Death Rider 03:28
2. The Axeman 04:27
3. Last Rites 03:41
4. Dragon's Breath 03:01
5. Be My Wench 04:03
6. Battle Cry 03:44
7. Die by the Blade 03:10
8. Prince of Darkness 02:46
9. Bring Out the Beast 04:10
10. In the Arena 04:05
Total playing time: 36:35 min.

The second European re-release of the debut full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Originally released in 1984, "Battle Cry" is one of the quintessential US Metal albums, and it is one of the best Heavy Metal albums ever written. Alongside Manowar’s first four albums, Manila Road’s "Open The Gates" and "Crystal Logic" and Bathory’s (un)holy trilogy, Omen’s "Battle Cry" is one of the most important chapters in the Holy Bible of Epic Metal.
Omen were originally formed in 1983 in Oklahoma. Not long after they moved to Los Angeles and found an outstanding vocalist, J.D. Kimball. Their song "Torture Me" appeared on "Metal Massacre V". Soon after, Omen inked a deal with Brian Slagel’s legendary Metal Blade Records an started recording their first album, "Battle Cry", which saw the light of day in 1984.
Songs like “Death Rider”, “Dragon’s Breath”, “In The Arena” and “The Axeman” were hailed as classics in the band’s native America (and in the UK for that matter). Europe and especially Germany took Omen to its heart. At the time, Omen were quite often described as “Iron Maiden on speed”.
Boris Kaiser, chief editor of German Rock Hard Magazine said in the book "Best Of Rock & Metal": “The world will probably never again see a band that sounded as unique as Omen on their first three albums, "Battle Cry", "Warning Of Danger" and "The Curse". That was mainly down to J.D. Kimball’s deep, majestic and highly melodic vocals. Add some great guitar work by Kenny Powell and a more than solid rhythm section, and you will end up with one of the best American Power Metal bands of all time.”
"Battle Cry" is definitely a landmark album, for not only US Power Metal, but the entire Power Metal genre in general with its more violent approach to the lyrics and artwork, as well as its undeniable catchy, anthem-like choruses and riffs. If this album isn't one that you have got to yet, or one that you found to be entirely unenjoyable, then you had better lock your doors because the Axeman will have you bound and gagged!!
Remastered re-release features two bonus tracks and 18-page poster-booklet.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1984/1996/2017 (3984-14215-0). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Death Rider 3:28
2. The Axeman 4:27
3. Last Rites 3:40
4. Dragon's Breath 3:00
5. Be My Wench 4:05
6. Torture Me (Bonus Track)* 3:28
7. Battle Cry 3:42
8. Die By The Blade 3:09
9. Prince Of Darkness 2:46
10. Bring Out The Beast 4:11
11. In The Arena 4:01
12. Battle Cry (Live; Bonus Track)** 4:02
Total playing time: 43:59 min.

* taken from "Metal Massacre 5" compilation.
** recorded live at San Antonio, Texas 1986.

For the first time on vinyl, the first compilation album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Originally released in 1989 by Metal Blade Records, Omen’s first ‘best of’ comes almost exactly five years after their debut and five releases after their inception:
 - tracks 3, 5, 10 taken from "Battle Cry" (1984);
 - tracks 2, 11 taken from "Warning Of Danger" (1985);
 - tracks 1, 4, 6, 8 taken from "The Curse" (1986);
 - track 7 taken from "Nightmares" (1987);
 - track 9 taken from "Escape To Nowhere" (1988).
Limited to 100 copies numbered Yellow Vinyl includes foldout Booklet-Poster.
Century Media/Jolly Roger Records/Blackbeard, 1989/2021 (JRR-BB016). Made in Italy. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Holy Martyr 04:02
2. Termination 03:33
3. Dragon's Breath 03:01
4. Teeth of the Hydra 05:59
5. Battle Cry 03:44

Side B
6. The Curse 05:46
7. Nightmares 02:51
8. Bounty Hunter 04:25
9. Thorn in Your Flesh 04:05
10. Die by the Blade 03:10
11. Hell's Gates 05:42

Total playing time: 46:54 min.

Re-release of the third full-length studio album + first EP by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Another god given present of the American Power Metal of the eighties is the third album by Omen. “The Curse” is the final studio album recorded by Omen's original lineup. Bandhead Kenny Powell formerly had played with Savage Grace, which also can be filed under "absolute cult". Most outstanding feature of Omen, besides Powell's intricate guitar-play, definitively is the heroic deep vocals of J.D. Kimball, booze-destroyer extraordinaire.
The description "Iron Maiden on speed" had made its way through the magazines, what is not all that wrong. The axes really had these typical twin-harmonies a la Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, of course played a lot faster. Every song of this album is a gemstone of Metal-art, simply perfect songs for eternity. But you could say the same for all songs of "Battle Cry" and "Warning Of Danger", because the two previous albums also are finest steel!
The final album recorded by Omen's classic lineup found the Los Angeles band in a state of transition, relinquishing many of their original New Wave Of British Heavy Metal-inspired trademarks in a somewhat forced attempt to play catch-up to the by-then dominant Thrash Metal movement. The ploy didn't work, however, and, even when they could still count on solid songwriting instincts and top-notch musicianship to carry them through, Speed Metal wannabes like the opening title cut, "S.R.B." and "At All Cost" were quite simply no match for the innately Thrashing likes of Metallica, Slayer, et. On the other hand, when Omen remembered their roots, their abilities for fashioning multi-paced and melodic Heavy Metal, bordering on the yet-to-be-conceived subgenre of Power Metal, were still as good as it got within the 50 states.
"The Curse" undoubtedly represents Omen’s compositional apex. Their third album is an overkill of frenetic rhythmic dynamics, miniature scales inserted just before the chord changes and coarse vocals. Musically, Omen were mere NWOBHM imitators, but this album is far from being a trash product. They managed to make a good album with "The Curse"!
As a bonus we even get the six tracks of the "Nightmares" EP. It was originally released in 1987 by Metal Blade and was included as bonus tracks on the 1989 re-issue of "Warning Of Danger" and the 1996 re-issue of "The Curse". This EP was really hard to find, so Metal Blade eventually reissued it as a bonus in few re-editions. There are a total of five songs including a live cover of AC/DC's "Whole Lot Of Rosie". What brings this EP together is song structure, which is pretty well thought and brought out. For the most part the music is pretty fast with some speed riffs. The singing is well done changing the sound from the first two albums. Overall, this is a well added bonus!
Metal Blade Records/Pacheco Records, 1986/1987/1996/2012. Made in Argentina.


Tracklist:
1. The Curse  5:46
2. Kill On Sight 4:50
3. Holy Martyr 4:02
4. Eye Of The Storm 4:11
5. S.R.B. 5:47
6. Teeth Of The Hydra 5:59
7. At All Cost 5:26
8. Destiny 3:24
9. Bounty Hunter 4:25
10. The Larch 1:35
11. Nightmares 2:51
12. Shock Treatment 2:40
13. Dragon's Breath 3:00
14. Termination 3:33
15. Bounty Hunter 4:24
16. Whole Lotta Rosie (Live; AC/DC cover) 3:54
Total playing time: 65:47 min.


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The third full-length studio album + first EP by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Another god given present of the American Power Metal of the eighties is the third album by Omen. “The Curse” is the final studio album recorded by Omen's original lineup. Bandhead Kenny Powell formerly had played with Savage Grace, which also can be filed under "absolute cult". Most outstanding feature of Omen, besides Powell's intricate guitar-play, definitively is the heroic deep vocals of J.D. Kimball, booze-destroyer extraordinaire.
The description "Iron Maiden on speed" had made its way through the magazines, what is not all that wrong. The axes really had these typical twin-harmonies a la Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, of course played a lot faster. Every song of this album is a gemstone of Metal-art, simply perfect songs for eternity. But you could say the same for all songs of "Battle Cry" and "Warning Of Danger", because the two previous albums also are finest steel!
The final album recorded by Omen's classic lineup found the Los Angeles band in a state of transition, relinquishing many of their original New Wave Of British Heavy Metal-inspired trademarks in a somewhat forced attempt to play catch-up to the by-then dominant Thrash Metal movement. The ploy didn't work, however, and, even when they could still count on solid songwriting instincts and top-notch musicianship to carry them through, Speed Metal wannabes like the opening title cut, "S.R.B." and "At All Cost" were quite simply no match for the innately Thrashing likes of Metallica, Slayer, et. On the other hand, when Omen remembered their roots, their abilities for fashioning multi-paced and melodic Heavy Metal, bordering on the yet-to-be-conceived subgenre of Power Metal, were still as good as it got within the 50 states.
"The Curse" undoubtedly represents Omen’s compositional apex. Their third album is an overkill of frenetic rhythmic dynamics, miniature scales inserted just before the chord changes and coarse vocals. Musically, Omen were mere NWOBHM imitators, but this album is far from being a trash product. They managed to make a good album with "The Curse"!
As a bonus we even get the six tracks of the "Nightmares" EP. It was originally released in 1987 by Metal Blade and was included as bonus tracks on the 1989 re-issue of "Warning Of Danger" and the 1996 re-issue of "The Curse". This EP was really hard to find, so Metal Blade eventually reissued it as a bonus in few re-editions. There are a total of five songs including a live cover of AC/DC's "Whole Lot Of Rosie". What brings this EP together is song structure, which is pretty well thought and brought out. For the most part the music is pretty fast with some speed riffs. The singing is well done changing the sound from the first two albums. Overall, this is a well added bonus!
Release features 18-page poster-booklet.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1986/1987/1996/2017 (3984-14216-0). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. The Curse 5:46
2. Kill On Sight 4:51
3. Holy Martyr 4:02
4. Eye of the Storm 4:11
5. S.R.B. 5:47
6. Teeth of the Hydra 5:59
7. At All Cost 5:27
8. Destiny 3:24
9. Bounty Hunter 4:25
10. The Larch 1:29
11. Nightmares     2:51 
12. Shock Treatment 2:40
13. Dragon's Breath 3:00
14. Termination 3:33
15. Bounty Hunter 4:23
16. Whole Lotta Rosie (Live; AC/DC cover) 3:54
Total playing time: 65:44 min.

First re-release of the third full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Another god given present of the American Power Metal of the eighties is the third album by Omen. “The Curse” is the final studio album recorded by Omen's original lineup. Bandhead Kenny Powell formerly had played with Savage Grace, which also can be filed under "absolute cult". Most outstanding feature of Omen, besides Powell's intricate guitar-play, definitively is the heroic deep vocals of J.D. Kimball, booze-destroyer extraordinaire.
The description "Iron Maiden on speed" had made its way through the magazines, what is not all that wrong. The axes really had these typical twin-harmonies a la Dave Murray/Adrian Smith, of course played a lot faster. Every song of this album is a gemstone of Metal-art, simply perfect songs for eternity. But you could say the same for all songs of "Battle Cry" and "Warning Of Danger", because the two previous albums also are finest steel!
The final album recorded by Omen's classic lineup found the Los Angeles band in a state of transition, relinquishing many of their original New Wave Of British Heavy Metal-inspired trademarks in a somewhat forced attempt to play catch-up to the by-then dominant Thrash Metal movement. The ploy didn't work, however, and, even when they could still count on solid songwriting instincts and top-notch musicianship to carry them through, Speed Metal wannabes like the opening title cut, "S.R.B." and "At All Cost" were quite simply no match for the innately Thrashing likes of Metallica, Slayer, et. On the other hand, when Omen remembered their roots, their abilities for fashioning multi-paced and melodic Heavy Metal, bordering on the yet-to-be-conceived subgenre of Power Metal, were still as good as it got within the 50 states.
"The Curse" undoubtedly represents Omen’s compositional apex. Their third album is an overkill of frenetic rhythmic dynamics, miniature scales inserted just before the chord changes and coarse vocals. Musically, Omen were mere NWOBHM imitators, but this album is far from being a trash product. They managed to make a good album with "The Curse"!
Mastered for vinyl, release includes giant 2-sided poster.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1986/2017 (3984-14216-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. The Curse 5:46
2. Kill On Sight 4:50
3. Holy Martyr 4:02
4. Eye of the Storm 4:11
5. S.R.B. 5:48

Side B
6. Teeth of the Hydra 6:00
7. At All Cost 5:26
8. Destiny 3:24
9. Bounty Hunter 4:25
10. The Larch 1:33

Total playing time: 45:24 min.

The second full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Omen’s debut album, "Battle Cry", showed a very talented band. It was a really promising yet somewhat immature first effort. Omen's debut was definitely a classic, but this one just overshadows it in every way possible. "Warning Of Danger" their best record and one of the true landmarks of Epic/Power Metal, one that can witness Omen’s talent at its fullest. While the ingredients are pretty much the same, since the Iron Maiden influence is still evident, and the band still depends too much on the effectiveness of the dual guitars, the galloping, muscular riffs and JD Kimball’s commanding vocals, this record is much richer than their debut and a work that couldn’t be accused of lacking variety or ambition at all.
One of the greatest things about Omen is vocalist J.D. Kimball. Along with Harry Conklin and Patrick Brown (Oblivion), Kimball was one of the strongest blue-collar US Power Metal singers of the 80s. His powerful, gruff, roaring midrange is just about the most battle-thirsty thing out there. Although his delivery here is a bit more melodic than it was on "Battle Cry", it's by no means inferior, and it fits the slicker, more Power Metal approach better. Omen sound strong, tight and in killer form overall, while performing their magnificent blend, which now consists of two parts Epic and one part Power Metal.
"Warning Of Danger" is both less consistent and less aggressive than "Battle Cry", but that doesn't stop it from kicking some serious ass. The album is pretty good, with riffs and harmonies, and consistent charisma from Kimball. The fact remains that "Warning Of Danger" is the closest Omen got to recording their very own classic album. If they have a loyal fan base that still cares for new material, they owe it mainly to the incredible level of quality that "Warning Of Danger" displayed. "Warning Of Danger" is endlessly re-playable and hooky, and if you have a shred of Metal in you, it's a given that you'll love this! Go get it, right now!!
Metal Blade Records/Pacheco Records, 1985/2012. Made in Argentina.


Tracklist:
1. Warning of Danger 04:25
2. March On 04:04
3. Ruby Eyes (of the Serpent) 03:49
4. Don't Fear the Nigh 05:04
5. VBP 04:54
6. Premonition 01:47
7. Termination 03:33
8. Make Me Your King 03:50
9. Red Horizon 03:38
10. Hell's Gates 05:42
Total playing time: 40:46 min.

The first re-release of the second full-length studio album by cult American Epic Power/Heavy Metal band.
Omen’s debut album, "Battle Cry", showed a very talented band. It was a really promising yet somewhat immature first effort. Omen's debut was definitely a classic, but this one just overshadows it in every way possible. "Warning Of Danger" their best record and one of the true landmarks of Epic/Power Metal, one that can witness Omen’s talent at its fullest. While the ingredients are pretty much the same, since the Iron Maiden influence is still evident, and the band still depends too much on the effectiveness of the dual guitars, the galloping, muscular riffs and JD Kimball’s commanding vocals, this record is much richer than their debut and a work that couldn’t be accused of lacking variety or ambition at all.
One of the greatest things about Omen is vocalist J.D. Kimball. Along with Harry Conklin and Patrick Brown (Oblivion), Kimball was one of the strongest blue-collar US Power Metal singers of the 80s. His powerful, gruff, roaring midrange is just about the most battle-thirsty thing out there. Although his delivery here is a bit more melodic than it was on "Battle Cry", it's by no means inferior, and it fits the slicker, more Power Metal approach better. Omen sound strong, tight and in killer form overall, while performing their magnificent blend, which now consists of two parts Epic and one part Power Metal.
"Warning Of Danger" is both less consistent and less aggressive than "Battle Cry", but that doesn't stop it from kicking some serious ass. The album is pretty good, with riffs and harmonies, and consistent charisma from Kimball. The fact remains that "Warning Of Danger" is the closest Omen got to recording their very own classic album. If they have a loyal fan base that still cares for new material, they owe it mainly to the incredible level of quality that "Warning Of Danger" displayed. "Warning Of Danger" is endlessly re-playable and hooky, and if you have a shred of Metal in you, it's a given that you'll love this! Go get it, right now!!
Remastered re-release includes 18-page poster-booklet & bonus track recorded live at San Antonio, Texas 1986.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1985/1996/2017 (3984-14217-0). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Warning of Danger 04:25
2. March On 04:03
3. Ruby Eyes (of the Serpent) 03:49
4. Don't Fear the Nigh 05:03
5. VBP 04:53
6. Premonition 01:47
7. Termination 03:33
8. Make Me Your King 03:49
9. Red Horizon 03:38
10. Hell's Gates 05:39
11. Termination (Live; Bonus Track) 03:50
Total playing time: 44:29 min.

The second full-length studio album by Italian Experimental Atmospheric Post Metal/Jazz/Rock band.
Two years after the great success of “Edari”, Amråde are ready to come back with their new album titled "Nåde" and once again the Avant-gardist duo created a visionary and deliriant Post Rock, Industrial and Depressive Metal, expressed through a very rich, artistic and surrealist sensibility, that gives it a recognizable feeling.
Recorded with Edgar Chevallier at Lower Tones Place Studio, Bargnatt XIX and Arsenic gave life to a new eclectic and modern release, pushing the extreme limits they created with their debut, far off standard music.
The impressive artwork by Jeff Grimal complete the essence of "Nåde".
Once again the word “vision” is the heart of their artistic proposal and with “Nåde” you'll enter into the most astonishing modernism, avant-gardism and Post-Industrial universe in the vein of the best Ulver, Manes, God Is An Astronaut!
Digipak includes 20-page booklet.
My Kingdom Music, 2017 (echo120). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Malum
2. XII
3. Enter
4. Hänelle
5. Styrking Leið
6. The Same For The Worst
7. Baldar Jainko
8. Falaich


Samples: https://omradetheband.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length studio album by cult Greek Gothic Metal band.
Masters of melancholy released a new album, "Angeldust", intoxicated with beautiful melodies, nostalgia and postmodern sounds. Mid-paced Hard Metal meets Melodic/Art Rock!
Recommended for fans of Moonspell and Opera IX.
Black Lotus Records, 2001 (BLR/CD 028). Made in Greece. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Sick Sreams 04:35
2. A Light in Paradise 04:31
3. Black Cold Nights 06:44
4. Angeldust 05:14
5. Moving Cities 04:17
6. Deep Thoughts 04:00
7. Independence 03:51
8. Neverending Hope 04:53
Total playing time: 38:07 min.

Second full-length album by Italian Hard’n’Heavy band.
AC/DC cover band that release their own albums seems to be a trend at the moment and this time it's the italian rockers in On-Off that releases a disc filled with basic boogie rock with flavours and spices from the Australian giants. They do already have a debut album from 2010 out, named 'Ribcrasher' in their history-book.
Old-school, powerful and dynamic rock 'n' roll, genuine and honest, absolutely without frills and with a punch that kills. The band has existed since 1999 and, over the years, have gotten a lot of practice as an AC/DC tribute band, and now they offer another album of their own music. 'Don't Forget the Roll' is a must for fans of AC/DC, Airbourne, Graveyard, the Black Crowes and the Rolling Stones!
Live Tribe Music/Buil2Kill Records, 2012 (B2K_0013) Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Another Brick To Suck 04:09
2.That's What I Call Rock'n'roll 04:51
3.Catch The Bunny 03:32
4.Money Makes Money 03:36
5.Turn Off My Brain Control 03:35
6.On The Railroad 06:06
7.Don't Put Your Finger (In Every Hole You Fnd) 04:11
8.She Drank All My Booze 04:42
9.Let's Play The Fools 05:08
10.Every Stone Got To Roll Someday 04:46
11.The Last On The List 03:49
Total playing time: 48:25

Third full-length album by the Australian Extreme Metal/Crossover band.
One Step Beyond constructs a brand of Extreme Metal with no obvious parallels. They aim to craft each song to have its own identity.
Musically it draws from all elements of Extreme Metal and is constructed with utmost respect to the album format. It is intended to be more than a collection of the bands 11 best songs. Each moment is a reaction to what has come before it and is an instigator of what comes after it. One Step Beyond feels that all the songs stand strongly on their own, but are all enhanced by being played together.
The album has a recurring lyrical subtext, based on some of the ways chance impacts on day to day living. Examples range from gambling and drug abuse, to how a seemingly random event can shape an entire life.
The release includes 12-page digital booklet, made by famous Ukrainian designer Nurgeslag.
Recommended for fans of: Napalm Death, Macabre, Mr. Bungle, Enslaved.
Metal Scrap Records, 2014 (MSR089/DT).
 

Tracklist:
1. Hour of the Wolf 01:59
2. The Music of Chance 05:12
3. Hand That's Dealt 03:37
4. Decay 04:43
5. Up In Smoke 07:12
6. Faith 01:03
7. Planets Like Chess Pieces 04:50
8. Domino Architect 04:42
9. Good World Gone Bad 04:59
10. The Gamble 01:40
11. The Score 03:19
12. Snake Eyes 04:33
Total playing time: 47:54 min.

 

Third full-length album by the Australian Extreme Metal/Crossover band.
One Step Beyond constructs a brand of Extreme Metal with no obvious parallels. They aim to craft each song to have its own identity.
Musically it draws from all elements of Extreme Metal and is constructed with utmost respect to the album format. It is intended to be more than a collection of the bands 11 best songs. Each moment is a reaction to what has come before it and is an instigator of what comes after it. One Step Beyond feels that all the songs stand strongly on their own, but are all enhanced by being played together.
The album has a recurring lyrical subtext, based on some of the ways chance impacts on day to day living. Examples range from gambling and drug abuse, to how a seemingly random event can shape an entire life.
The release includes 12-page booklet, made by famous Ukrainian designer Nurgeslag.
Recommended for fans of: Napalm Death, Macabre, Mr. Bungle, Enslaved.
Metal Scrap Records, 2015 (MSR089/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Hour of the Wolf 01:59
2. The Music of Chance 05:12
3. Hand That's Dealt 03:37
4. Decay 04:43
5. Up In Smoke 07:12
6. Faith 01:03
7. Planets Like Chess Pieces 04:50
8. Domino Architect 04:42
9. Good World Gone Bad 04:59
10. The Gamble 01:40
11. The Score 03:19
12. Snake Eyes 04:33
Total playing time: 47:54 min.

 

American Edition of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary British Thrash Metal band.
Onslaught, led by founding member Nige Rockett, is primed to set the world on fire once again with one of the most ferocious Thrash Metal albums ever made!
Onslaught have become one of the bands that are now synonymous with the brilliance and endurance of today’s Thrash Metal movement, and it is always to the delight of fans and critics around the world when the band announces the release of a new record. Time to prepare once again!!
All fans of classic and modern Thrash Metal are going to be truly impressed with the high quality of the music found in Onslaught’s new effort. “Generation Antichrist” is the most welcome case of unsolicited brutality. "Generation Antichrist" is a killer modern Thrash Metal album, refreshing to hear the band on top form, especially after seven years since the last album. The band is more energetic than ever, with a solid collection of slamming heavy songs. Theirs is a sound that could not exist were it not for their past, yet they still make sure to keep up with the times in terms of tone and production.
This is band's first album not to feature Sy Keeler on vocals since 1989's "In Search of Sanity", and the first one to feature new vocalist Dave Garnett, as well as two new members, James Perry (drums) and Wayne Dorman (guitar). The reinvigorated old school Thrash Metal platoon simply kicking some serious ass throughout the entire "Generation Antichrist", with newcomer David bringing a huge dosage of adrenaline to the band with his raspy vocals and, therefore, pointing to a bright future in their already awesome career.
If you like your Metal music brutal and extreme, then this is definitely the album for you!!
As well as for all fans of Slayer, Sodom, Kreator, Metallica, Annihilator, Suicidal Angels, Anthrax, Destruction, and Necronomicon!!!
Deluxe Edition includes mini-poster + sticker.
Metalized Records, 2020 (MRCD-001). Made in Mexico. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Rise Of Power 2:05
2. Strike Fast Strike Hard 4:38
3. Bow Down To The Clowns 4:51
4. Generation Antichrist 5:43
5. All Seeing Eye 3:50
6. Addicted To The Smell Of Death 3:55
7. Empires Fall 5:35
8. Religiousuicide 3:28
9. A Perfect Day To Die 3:51
Total playing time: 37:58 min.

Re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Progressive Death Metal band.
Few bands have managed to capture the essence of their own art already in their very first recorded effort. Describing the music of Opeth is yet another difficult assignment, as the Progressive Death Metal label, which is often attached to their style, is far from incorrect but equally far from descriptive. The band’s Death Metal roots are obvious in their approach to intricate riffing and sudden tempo changes, although they never reach what the average listener would call fast paces; to this basic formula, Opeth add a huge does of melodic taste in the form of countless harmonies, tasteful acoustic passages and occasional clean vocals. This isn’t that much explanatory either, but then again, a band whose songs have an average duration of ten minutes needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated. This is a collaboration of so many different genres and styles of music that it is nearly unclassifiable. There are definitely elements of Death Metal, Traditional Metal, Doom Metal, Progressive Rock and even Jazz. There are definitely more elements, but Opeth takes all of these different styles and molds them together seamlessly. Exceedingly heavy riffs turn into Death Metal crunch, which then turns into a haunting acoustic passage, almost as if it was completely natural to bend a multitude of genres into a new sound. The musicianship is excellent. One should notice the difficulty of the riffs that are played immediately, especially if they’re a guitar player as well. The songwriting is excellent; everything seems to have its place. Each track on this album is exceptional on its own.
Opeth showed the world that they were the masters of Progressive Death Metal. “Orchid” is a true work of art from a band, that made excellence as its standard quality share!
Re-edition contains bonus track "Into The Frost Of Winter".
Tanglade Ltd./Candlelight/Spinefarm Records, 1995/2016 (CANDLE724765). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. In Mist She Was Standing 14:09
2. Under The Weeping Moon 09:52
3. Silhouette 03:07
4. Forest Of October 13:05
5. The Twilight Is My Robe 11:01
6. Requiem 01:11
7. The Apostle In Triumph 13:01
Bonus Track:
8. Into The Frost Of Winter 06:20
Total playing time: 71:46 min.

Re-release of the fifth full-length album by the cult Swedish Progressive Doom/Death Metal band.
Opeth managed to take control of their instruments and give birth to flowing, depressive, reverent music. The music in here goes beyond following timing, notes, keys, and flow. When writing the music, it seems as though all those elements were disregarded, and Mikael just allowed for beautiful music to flow out of his mind that reflected true beauty.
 You will have trouble finding another album with the same impact as this one. If you buy this album to sit down and relax with nothing else going on and listening to it start to finish, and you will be shocked! So, is it a masterpiece? Yes!! Is it a varied album? Definitely yes!! Is it really deserves 100%? Absolutely, it deserves much more than 100%, it deserves your attention and money!!!
Music For Nations/SonyBMG Music Entertainment (UK) LTD, 2001/2003/2006 (82876829122). Made in Germany.
 

Tracklist:
1. The Leper Affinity     10:22 
2. Bleak     9:15 
3. Harvest     6:01 
4. The Drapery Falls     10:53 
5. Dirge For November     7:53 
6. The Funeral Portrait     8:44 
7. Patterns In The Ivy     1:52 
8. Blackwater Park     12:07
Total playing time: 67:07


Samples:  http://www.last.fm​​​​​​

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First re-release of the sixth full-length album by the cult Swedish Progressive Death Metal band.
Following up a nearly ubiquitous critical smash such as 2000's "Blackwater Park" might seem like a daunting proposition for most bands, but Sweden's Opeth has made a career out of proving it is not just any other band, wowing observers with its boundless creativity and seemingly effortless brilliance. With producer (and Porcupine Tree leader) Steve Wilson once again on hand to assist in Opeth's quest to remain true to its origins while progressing ever forward, the band's sixth volume, "Deliverance" offers no great departure by established standards, but rather continues exploring the possibilities of this very fruitful relationship. And sure enough, for all of its continued aggression and overall compliance with Death Metal's key elements - blastbeat drumming runs, Mikael Akerfeldt's frequently croaked vocals and eternally bleak lyrics - "Deliverance" is altogether more subtle than any of its predecessors, approaching listeners with haunting nuances and masterful dynamics rather than overwhelming them with sheer mass and complexity.
Dominated as always by imposing ten-plus minute musical movements, this is creative evolution driven to perfection. Both opener "Wreath" and the ensuing title track eschew traditionally crushing Death Metal riffs for no less pummeling, hammered staccatos delivered with near-Industrial precision. The culmination of this quest for fluidity, third movement "A Fair Judgement" is not only the album's most accessible number, it's arguably also the best. Clearly the evolutionary successor to previous dam-bursting experiments such as Still Life's "Face of Melinda" and "Blackwater Park" 's "The Drapery Falls", its striking harmonies are borne out with a stately, elegant grace punctuated by what is sure to be one of the year's most beautiful guitar solos. A two-minute acoustic interlude called "For Absent Friends" allows for a short break prior to the album's two equally challenging but rewarding final epics, the incredibly multifaceted "Master's Apprentices" and the especially violent "By the Pain I See in Others".
All in all, some naysayers could very well label "Deliverance" as something of a "Blackwater Park" redux, but this would be a shortsighted reaction given the album's remarkable individual achievement. The fact remains that Opeth is still quite without peer in its contribution to advancing the cause of Heavy Metal in the new millennium, and in that light, "Deliverance" stands as yet another work of towering vision from this incredible band!!
"Deliverance" peaked on Top Heatseekers at No. 16 and the Top Independent Albums chart at No. 19, making it the first Opeth release ever to chart. Opeth also won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance after releasing the album.
Music For Nations/Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd., 2002/2006 (82876832732). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Wreath 11:10
2. Deliverance 13:36
3. A Fair Judgement 10:23
4. For Absent Friends 2:17
5. Master's Apprentices 10:32
6. By The Pain I See In Others 13:50
Total playing time: 61:48


Samples: http://www.last.fm

Special Edition of the tenth full-length studio album by the cult Swedish Progressive Rock/Metal/Jazz/Fusion band.
The album was recorded in early 2011 at Atlantis/Metronome Studios in Stockholm and produced by Mikael Åkerfeldt, engineered by Janne Hansson, and mixed by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson). The album signals a departure from the musical style of Opeth's past albums, being one of only two albums by the band not to feature Åkerfeldt's signature Death growls (the other being "Damnation"). "Heritage" finds the Swedish band abandoning Death Metal: no growled vocals, no blistering fast power riffs and no blastbeats.
“Heritage” is easily Opeth's most musically adventurous recording. Written primarily by vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt, these ten songs are drenched in instrumental interludes, knotty key and chord changes, shifting time signatures, clean vocals, and a keyboard-heavy instrumentation that includes Mellotrons, Rhodes pianos and Hammond organs (ironic since keyboardist Per Wiberg left the band after "Heritage" was completed).
Opening with the title track, a haunting solo piano instrumental, it careens into the explosive "The Devil's Orchard", with spectacular, arpeggiatic guitar work by Fredrik Åkesson and matching drums by Martin Axenrot. With a huge, swirling B-3 in the backdrop, it melds Progressive Metal to Prog Rock, with Åkerfeldt's clear, clean singing. "I Feel the Dark" marries Åkerfeldt's classical guitar to piano, flute, a droning Martin Mendez bassline, and double-timed, quietly tense drum kit work. "Slither" sounds like Motörhead meeting early-'70s Deep Purple. "Nepenthe" begins as a ballad but shifts toward Jazz-Rock in the instrumental break before finding its way back to a middle ground with sparse instrumentation and taut dynamics. "Haxprogress" draws real inspiration from King Crimson; Mellotrons and nylon-string guitars give way to Åkerfeldt's crooning, thundering bass-lines, and syncopated drums. At eight-and-a-half minutes, "Famine" is the album's most abstract cut, with guest Alex Acuña adding Latin percussion to the mix, creating spaciousness in a long intro before giving way to colliding Prog Rock at the seam where King Crimson's "Larks Tongues in Aspic, Pt. 2" meets Jethro Tull's "Thick as a Brick." "The Lines in My Hand" is the set's most aggressive cut, with a deeply satisfying guitar crunch. "Folklore," with its myriad instrumental and vocal parts, complex melody, and breakbeats, comes off as an eight-minute suite before closing with another Jazz- and Rolk-inflected instrumental entitled "Marrow of the Earth."
Love it or hate it, "Heritage", for its many excesses (and stellar conception and execution) is a brave album. It opens the door for Opeth to pursue many new directions and reinvent themselves as a band.
Album has a critical and commercial success, and sold 19,000 units in the United States in its debut week, charting at number 19 on the Billboard 200.
Approached with an open mind, "Heritage' will certainly prove a rewarding listen for most experienced fans of the band, an album containing all the signature twists & turns that has become Opeth's trademark, albeit in a way totally new for the band. "Heritage" is arguably the band's 10th magnum opus in it's now 20 plus year career and without a doubt represent the grandest vision yet captured on an Opeth album!
Special Edition features 3D cover and bonus DVD with 5.1 mix of entire album, two bonus tracks and making of the album documentary!!
Roadrunner Records, 2011 (RR7705-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

CD:
1. Heritage 2:03
2. The Devil's Orchard 6:39
3. I Feel The Dark 6:41
4. Slither 4:03
5. Nepenthe 5:40
6. Häxprocess 6:57
7. Famine 8:32
8. The Lines In My Hand 3:49
9. Folklore 8:19
10. Marrow Of The Earth 4:19

DVD:
1. Heritage (5.1 Mix) 2:03
2. The Devil's Orchard (5.1 Mix) 6:39
3. I Feel The Dark (5.1 Mix) 6:41
4. Slither (5.1 Mix) 4:03
5. Nepenthe (5.1 Mix) 5:40
6. Häxprocess (5.1 Mix) 6:57
7. Famine (5.1 Mix) 8:32
8. The Lines In My Hand (5.1 Mix) 3:49
9. Folklore (5.1 Mix) 8:19
10. Marrow Of The Earth (5.1 Mix) 4:19
11. Pyre 5:35
12. Face In The Snow 4:05
13. Making Of Heritage 11:14

Total playing time: 134:58

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