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High class Technical Melodic Death Metal from Virginia, USA.
This compilation includes two first demos and two unreleased alternate versions of tracks from the band's debut full-length “A Celebration of Guilt” + a live video CD-Rom segment, recorded April 12, 2003 at Pallette’s Outer Banks (Norfolk, VA) includes 3 classic Arsis songs and a Mercyful Fate cover.
“As Regret Becomes Guilt” features impressive packaging with a 12 page booklet that was designed by Mark Riddick. The ghastly illustrations and lyrics contained within this unique packaging are printed in black and metallic gold.
Arsis is known for their unique blend of old school shredding heavy metal and modern gut wrenching death metal. A range of influences from Iron Maiden, Dio, and Alice Cooper to the modern sounds of Carcass, At The Gates and Death can be detected.
Luxury Melodic Technical Death Metal for fans of Children Of Bodom! Nowadays band singed to Nuclear Blast Records!!
Negative Existence, 2007 (NECD02)


Tracklist:
2002 Demonstration
1.Elegant and Perverse
2.Wholly Night
3.Worship Depraved
4.Seven Whispers Fell Silent
5.Veil of Mourning Black
2001 Demonstration
6.Fortune's Envy
7.Close
8.Painted Eyes
Unreleased 2002 Studio Recordings
9.Elegant and Perverse
10.Seven Whispers Fell Silent

CD-Rom Video Segment
Wholly Night
Veil of Mourning Black
Worship Depraved
Evil (Mercyful Fate cover)

Japanese Edition of the debut full-length album by American Neo-Classical/Progressive Metal band.
Artension was the brainchild of Shrapnel Records head Mike Varney. He received a demo from wunderkind keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij (Transiberian Orchestra) and Swiss Progressive guitarist Roger Staffelbach of a project they called Atlantis Rising. Varney began to look for other musicians to round out the lineup. After a lot of consideration, Varney presented Vitalij and Roger with vocalist John West (Royal Hunt), bassist Kevin Chown, and drummer Mike Terrana. The result was a band called Artension (named by the band for a combination of the words "art" and "tension") and a CD called "Into The Eye Of The Storm".
Mike Terrana is a much more technical drummer than drummer on their middle two albums, so that may seem like a positive for some people. Incredible vocals by John West helped to create a Progressive Metal sound, inspired by bands such as Rainbow and Dream Theater, which complemented the wailing solo trade-offs between guitar and keyboards. Instead of the songs being structured as standard Progressive Metal, there are a wider array of songs than usual.
If you are a fan of unique Progressive Metal, Power Metal, or even some lighter Metal, this is a good place to start a collection. Although most Artension albums focus on the keyboards, which most people hate, this album really is more guitar, bass and drum oriented. Really very good album!!
Shrapnel Records/Roadrunner Records, 1996 (RRCY-1028). Made in Japan. First press. With OBI.


Tracklist:
1. World Of Illusion 5:31
2. Into The Eye Of The Storm 4:36
3. Smoke And Fire 5:12
4. The Wind And The Rain 6:14
5. Lost Memory 6:00
6. The Key 6:35 
7. Song Of The Desert 3:34 
8. Red's Recovery 7:05
9. Let It Ride 5:06
10. I Don't Care 2:28
Total playing time: 52:37


Samples:  http://www.allmusic.com
http://shrapnelrecords.com

The second re-release of the second full-length studio album by British Experimental Progressive Rock band.
The last recording of the Arthur Brown and Andy Dalby fronted line-up, "Kingdom Come" is definitive Psychedelic Prog-Rock reaching up to Frank Zappa territories at times.
The band was recognized for Brown's theatrical and operatic singing, and a sound that drew from Psychedelic and Progressive Rock. This combination made the band a hit on Britain's festival circuit, but lack of record sales, indifference from music critics, and poor record label promotion (especially in the US) led to its eventual demise in 1974.
The band was later marketed as Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come in North America due to name conflicts with an unrelated band with the same name.
Polydor/Trading Places, 1972/2021 (TDP54065). Made in UK.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Water 8:10
2. Love Is A Spirit 4:20
3. City Medley 6:10
4. Traffic Light Song 2:43

Side B
1. The Teacher 1:55
2. A Scientific Experiment Featuring "Lower Colonic Irrigation" 7:25
3. The Whirlpool 4:17
4. The Hymn 8:44

Total playing time: 43:44 min.

Debut full-length album by Italian Nu Metal/Metalcore/Rock band.
The band was started in 2006 by members of two Venetian underground bands Sliding Colours and First Date. The first EP "Shame" was released in November 2007.
"Subconscious" was produced by Eddy Cavezza and Dualized (Fear Factory/Logan Mader/Tue Madsen).
Interesting Metal/Rock album for fans of: Green Day, Primus and Godsmack!
Live Tribe Music/Buil2Kill Records, 2011 (B2K_0011). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Preface
2. Spin
3. Evidence
4. My Clay's World
5. One
6. Infected Thoughts
7. Untill the End
8. The Line
9. Halo

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Following their comeback in 2007, Artillery able to produce more than decent offerings of considerable quality. Gradually, the band began to stray their stimulating depicted Thrash input into broadly merging classic Heavy Metal insertions that before. With the introduction of “Legions”, following the inauguration of a new vocalist (Michael Bastholm Dahl) and drummer (Josua Madsen), Artillery made another step towards their early 90s phenomenon.
On “Legions” the classy duo of experienced Thrashers, the Stutzer brothers, still behind the songwriting, substantiated that even with age Artillery’s music is stronger and fiercer than ever, igniting the fires of the late 80s while countersigning the modernized sound of the present at their side that might have just partially delivered their old might, but satisfied. Dahl impresses as the new vocalist with his Power Metal pipes. The album’s riffery is as always creative and exceptional, sometimes a reprise of the early days of the band, the older signatures, past aggression initialized at will. However, the Stutzer duo also knew how to compose songs of utter passion and with a measure of severity and chastity.
Fans of the long time Danish Thrashers will definitely find more to love than criticize on "Legions"!
Highly recommended for fans of bands like Anthrax or Testament!!
180-gram black vinyl in gatefold cover includes two bonus tracks.
Metal Blade Records, 2013 (3984-15276-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Chill My Bones (Burn My Flesh) 06:03
2. God Feather 05:13
3. Legions 04:35
Side B
4. Wardrum Heartbeat 05:50
5. Global Flatline 06:55
6. Dies Irae 04:52
Running time: 33:28 min.

Side C
7. Anno Requiem 04:12
8. Enslaved To The Neither 05:25
9. Doctor Evil 05:51
Side D
10. Ethos Of Wrath 06:03
11. The Almighty (Bonus Track) 03:46
12. Eternal War (Bonus Track) 05:22
Running time: 30:39 min.

Total playing time: 64:05 min.



Samples: https://artillerymetal.bandcamp.com

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Following their comeback in 2007, Artillery able to produce more than decent offerings of considerable quality. Gradually, the band began to stray their stimulating depicted Thrash input into broadly merging classic Heavy Metal insertions that before. With the introduction of “Legions”, following the inauguration of a new vocalist (Michael Bastholm Dahl) and drummer (Josua Madsen), Artillery made another step towards their early 90s phenomenon.
On “Legions” the classy duo of experienced Thrashers, the Stutzer brothers, still behind the songwriting, substantiated that even with age Artillery’s music is stronger and fiercer than ever, igniting the fires of the late 80s while countersigning the modernized sound of the present at their side that might have just partially delivered their old might, but satisfied. Dahl impresses as the new vocalist with his Power Metal pipes. The album’s riffery is as always creative and exceptional, sometimes a reprise of the early days of the band, the older signatures, past aggression initialized at will. However, the Stutzer duo also knew how to compose songs of utter passion and with a measure of severity and chastity.
Fans of the long time Danish Thrashers will definitely find more to love than criticize on "Legions"!
Highly recommended for fans of bands like Anthrax or Testament!!
Metal Blade Records, 2013 (3984-15276-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Chill My Bones (Burn My Flesh) 06:03
2. God Feather 05:11
3. Legions 04:35
4. Wardrum Heartbeat 05:50
5. Global Flatline 06:55
6. Dies Irae 04:52
7. Anno Requiem 04:12
8. Enslaved To The Neither 05:25
9. Doctor Evil 05:31
10. Ethos Of Wrath 06:03
Total playing time: 54:39 min.



Samples: https://artillerymetal.bandcamp.com

The eighth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Thrash Metal band.
Artillery have outdone themselves on "Penalty By Perception". Their eighth full-length is an absolute joy from start to finish, and it sounds fantastic!
It’s been roughly 30 years since Danish Thrash Metal progenitors Artillery released albums like "Fear Of Tomorrow" and "Terror Squad" to critical acclaim, touring with bands like Slayer and King Diamond. After enduring as many line-ups as they had labels, as well as long periods of dormancy as if the band were some Scandinavian volcano, brothers and founding members, guitarists Michael and Morten Stützer, say they are stoked for not only Artillery’s latest 11 songs, but also for making music, touring, and sharing the excitement with their fans. Now, fronted by singer Michael Bastholm Dahl, powered by the rhythm section battery of bassist Peter Thorslund and drummer Josua Madsen, the brothers say they think they’re at the top of their technical, melodic, brutal Metal game.
"Penalty By Perception" is a fantastic album, and it’s done this simply by being what it is: eleven terrific songs, one after the other. This is an album, that will appeal to hardcore and casual Thrashers alike, but even non-Metalheads will find something to enjoy. The songs are terrific, the production is top-notch, and while they won’t win any points for originality, the sheer enthusiasm is obvious even on the first listen. Thrash Metal has a tendency to get a bit one-dimensional sometimes, and while all of these songs are unmistakably the product of the same band, they still squeeze in a surprising amount of variety. If you count yourself as a true Thrash connoisseur, this one is a must-have!
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2016 (3984-15436-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. In Defiance Of Conformity 5:44
2. Live By The Scythe 5:03
3. Penalty By Perception 5:05
4. Mercy Of Ignorance 3:52
5. Rites Of War 4:13
6. Sin Of Innocence 5:19
7. When The Magic Is Gone 4:32
8. Cosmic Brain 4:32
9. Deity Machine 4:54
10. Path Of The Atheist 4:46
11. Welcome To The Mindfactory 4:55
Total playing time: 52:55 min.


Samples: https://artillerymetal.bandcamp.com

The ninth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Danish Metal pioneers Artillery is a bit of an on-off-band. The guys started in the early 80s and release three records that were very well-received by Metalheads. After a hiatus, the band returned in 1999 with "B.A.C.K." album, which was a short intermezzo leading to another split. After a second pause, the band came back in 2007 and since the release of "When Death Comes" productivity increased dramatically. In the last nine years, Artillery released more longplays than they did between 1982 and 2009 and since the quintet follows a two years release pattern.
Since the last album, "Penalty By Perception", which won the band four Danish Metal Awards in 2016 (the best album, best band, the best production and honorary prize), Artillery has toured around the world, including Europe, South America and parts of Asia...
With the "The Face of Fear", quintet stays true to themselves, meaning, they didn’t change a lot. Often no change leads to boredom, which is absolutely not the case with Artillery. The five guys play Thrash Metal with an oldschool appeal, but this time with a big doze of Heavy and even Speed Metal. Smashers like the raging title track and the uptempo "Sworn Utopia" are wrecking balls! Artillery’s new album is a glorious continuation of what started with their official revival in 2007. "The Face Of Fear" is a rock solid Metal release with vigor and dedication!!
...For the rest of 2018, Artillery was on Copenhell’s Metal Cruise and a Denmark tour, plus a release party on High Voltage. In 2019, on tours in Europe, South America and USA... Thumbs up!!!
180 gram Black Vinyl includes Poster and MP3 Download Card with two Bonus Tracks.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2018 (3984-15611-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. The Face Of Fear 3:58
2. Crossroads To Conspiracy 4:25
3. New Rage 4:01
4. Sworn Utopia 3:57

Side B
1. Through The Ages Of Atrocity 5:00
2. Thirst For The Worst 4:18
3. Pain 4:12
4. Under Water 2:07
5. Preaching To The Converted 3:56

Total playing time: 35:54 min.



Samples: https://artillerymetal.bandcamp.com

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy/Thrash Metal band.
Artillery are true veterans when it comes to Thrash Metal. Consider a debut album that was unveiled in 1985, the Danish powerhouse was part of the growing momentum Thrash Metal had at the time. Although Taastrup and the San Francisco Bay Area can’t be really compared, the music that arose at both locations was very connected.
Artillery, that was a bit of an on/off journey during the span of time and can be spilt in three ears of which the first one brought the name on the Metal radar, and it’s the current times that builds on it strongly. Artillery returned with full speed in 2009, when the quintet unleashed "When Death Comes". Although the new album is a next blast, the way to "X" was a rough one. It was in 2019 when Morton Stützer passed away at the age of 57. Such a sad moment affects a band, and Artillery is no exception. It was a new chapter that had to be opened for the band and their new guitarist Kræn Meier was an important factor in this.
Although being rooted in Thrash Metal, Artillery always took a wider approach on music than solely sticking to one genre-given framework. Most of the offering comes with good hook lines, being the bridge to Power Metal. Lyrically, Artillery is a band that addresses various topics and has some reality connected songs on the new album.
"X" is an album that shows the full strength of the Danish Metal pioneers, guys that never get tired of a good riff and a well-forged melody. Mixed with the right level of aggressiveness, the new album transports the heydays of Thrash Metal into the here and now, while still being anchored in the present with a sound that is powerful and dynamic. "X" brings the forerunners of European Thrash Metal again on the agenda of Metalheads, and it's a headbangers delight!
180-gram black vinyl includes download card.
Metal Blade Records, 2021 (3984-15763-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. The Devil's Symphony 4:27
2. In Thrash We Trust 4:02
3. Turn Up the Rage 4:03
4. Silver Cross 4:25
5. In Your Mind 3:31

Side B
1. The Ghost of Me 3:54
2. The Force of Indifference 3:58
3. Varg I Veum 3:42
4. Mors Ontologica (The Death of the Spirit) 4:12
5. Eternal Nights 3:20
6. Beggars in Black Suits 4:57

Total playing time: 44:31 min.



Samples: https://artillerymetal.bandcamp.com

Debut conceptual full-length album by uneasy guys from severe shores of Northern-West russian.
A song of self-destruction. Uncompromising thrust of Technical Progressive Death Metal punctuated with thoughtful digressions. Taunt mixed up with sadness, pain and irrepressible hate of a distant world will fill your ears and make you relish every little piece. For there’s nothing odd and everything has it’s sense.
Lyrics - a journey to different worlds, the chronicle of a distant vanished civilization that stuck in the dead end of a technocratic progress and destroyed itself.
For those who may read between the lines and see between the falseness. For there’s nothing odd and everything has its sense.
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR059). 
 

Tracklist:
1. Rites 8:02
2. Disaster Lullaby 8:15
3. Empty Dawn 9:43
4. Substance 5:12
5. Let Them Live 11:02
6. World War Z 6:18
7. Azure Sun 13:50
Total playing time:  62:26 min.

 

After three great successful demos Spanish band As Light Dies offer us their debut full-length album. Over 70 minutes of a new point of view over the weird, twisted and dark realms of Black, Folk, Doom, Progressive and Death Metal with reminiscences in many bands.
An amazing album!!
Mondongo Canibale Records, 2006 (MCR-007)


Tracklist:
1.Crossing the Stygian Lake 03:29
2.Out of the Cave 06:31
3.Impisoned Forever 04:24
4.The Very Beginning 01:55
5.Weird, Imperfect Symmetry of Creation 11:17
6.Peering Through the Reflection 01:29
7.A Step Through the Reflection 08:02
8.In Fairies Garden 08:00
9.A Shine After a Thousand Years of Darkness 01:56
10.The Temple 07:09
11.Ode to a Dying Empire 01:18
12.The Scourge of the Gods 03:02
13.The Sinking of Atlantis 08:19
Total playing time: 01:06:51 min.

Debut full-length album by Belgian Industrial Death/Black Metal band.
The band relies on a drum computer to lay down the beats for their depiction of the human downfall, but it all adds to the somewhat industrial metal feel they were aiming for. Reinier Schenk of Shumcot Studios helped them out with the mixing and mastering of the album and once more the production manages to capture that specific atmosphere we have come to expect from obscure black metal bands. However no lo-fi production this time, but a clear and somewhat filthy caption of what these lads are capable of. And they are capable of a lot, if you only open your mind for it. For who can see past the demo-ish production, samples and drum programming, there is more to see!
This debut is amongst the best Black Metal in 2011 and the rather dismal production makes it worthwhile!!
For fans of Belphegor, Anaal Nathrakh, Malfeitor, Aborym, etc...
Shiver Records, 2011 (SHR 521)


Tracklist:
1. Cold Demons To Translucent Legions 05:38
2. Pray You Fools! Pray! 06:07
3. Flamethrower Salvation 05:25
4. Kinetic 05:09 
5. Regression 05:19
6. Of Kings And Cowards 04:41
7. Parasites In The Garden Of Humand Delight 05:50
Total playing time: 38:09 min.

The second full-length studio album by Belarusian Symphonic Melodic Death/Black Metal band.
Classic conceptual album of Belarusian Melodic Death Metal gods. The first part of saga… First step into big success…
Influenced by dark aggression of Atmospheric Black Metal with Pagan and Symphonic elements.
Strong Music Productions, 2005 (SMP 003).


Tracklist:
1.Act I: There Is No Time For Inaction 00:23
2.Under The Silent Moon 01:53
3.Dreamslave 02:21
4.Masquerade 05:12
5.Act II: In The World Of Violence And Lies 01:38
6.Master Of Everything 04:01
7.Supremacy Over The World 04:09
8.The Main Art Of Mortal 02:32
9.Slave Forever 03:39
10.Act III: Time Of Eternal Dreams 02:43
11.Crash Of Hope 04:17
12.Last Day Of The Real Existence 03:44
13.Eternal Dream 04:42
14.Act IV: Infinite Road To Hell 02:00
15.Dark Veil Of Dreams 05:08
16.Where Once The Moon Rose 02:06
Total playing time: 50:28 min.

Re-release with 3 bonus tracks. Progressive Rock from UK.
The recordings of this set were originally released on a promotional only CD called "Now" (that particular pressing is quite difficult to find). This issue makes presents the material from that disc to the general public at large for the first time with 3 songs that weren't on the promo, making this the more desirable version! The show was recorded in Nottingham, England with original members of the group featuring John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes. Recording information: Nottingham (06/23/1990).
The Store For Music Ltd, 1997/2007 (SFMCD068). Made in EU. Pressed in U.S.


Tracklist:
1.Wildest Dreams
2.Sole Survivor
3.Don't Cry
4.Voice Of America
5.Time Again
6.Prayin' 4 A Miracle
7.The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
8.Only Time Will Tell
9.Days Like These
10.The Heat Goes On
11.Go
12.Heat Of The Moment
13.Open Your Eyes
14.Heat of the Moment
15.Shadows
16.In The End
Total playing time: 76:50

The first mini-album by German Pagan Black Metal band.
The band maintains a certain kind of chilling atmosphere throughout the songs and keeps it like that, without over-trying or experimenting at parts. The whole album revolves a lot around Depressive Black characteristics, without actually embracing them so that one would call them a DSBM band. Think of a bands similar to Kaltetod but a bit inferior to it, caressing both Atmospheric and Raw Black at the same time, while heavily depending on the fuzzy and cold sound of the guitars and and the howling vocals. The drums follow an ordinary playing and they don't make a huge difference to the feeling of the album, as the over-buzzed sound of the guitars, aiming for a sense of isolation and despair, are betrayed by the weak riffs and melodies of the songs.
This will appeal to anyone inside and outside the genre!
Bleichmond Tonschmiede, 2013 (BMTC 005). Made in Germany. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Gefallen - Heldentod 7:19
2. Odysee - Die Irrfahrt 6:42
3. Unter Rotem Himmel 7:49
4. Vergeltung 6:21
Total playing time: 28:11 min.

The second full-length album by British Heavy Metal band.
Astonishingly, the fiery rampage of Asomvel’s Metal-Punk-Rock’n'Roll masterpiece "Knuckle Duster" marks 20 years since these British bruisers first started jamming on a pig farm with a load of Special Brew. Formed in 1993 by guitarist Lenny Robinson and bassist/vocalist Jay-Jay Winter, Asomvel’s first drummer was ex-Cathedral/Acid Reign man Mark Wharton, but “about ten” more came and went before the band recorded their first demo in 2001. After 2007′s "Full Moon Dog" 10″ the power trio managed to thrash out their raucous debut LP "Kamikaze" in 2009 to much acclaim, Asomvel firmly establishing themselves as underdog cult heroes of the UK Heavy Metal underground. Barely a year later, however, the band was shaken to its core when Jay-Jay Winter was killed in a road accident. Although a devastating tragedy, Lenny knew that the band had to continue in tribute to the determined spirit of their founding frontman.
With ex-Deathwing bassist/vocalist Conan onboard, Asomvel headlined their own inaugural Full Moon Dog Festival in Bradford in 2011 in honour of their fallen comrade, and have shared the stage with the likes of Carcass, Anvil and Orange Goblin.
When Will Palmer started up Bad Omen Records in 2013, his formative ambition was to coax a new album out of Asomvel, sending them into the studio with producer James ‘Atko’ Atkinson. "Knuckle Duster" is perhaps the band’s most vital and complete release to date.
The album kicks off with “Dead Set On Living”, a storm of drums and heavy guitar riffs, with a very British, very Traditional Metal sound. “Trash Talker” is a foot stomping, head banging romp while “Sheep In Wolf's Clothing” and “Cash Whore” both quicken the pace and rattle along at speed with some very good guitar work. Slowing the pace down to near Doom Metal tempo is “Waster”, a heavy riff driven song that chugs relentlessly to a conclusion. “Shoot Ya Down” is a classic traditional Heavy Metal song with title track “Knuckle Duster” sounding raw and aggressive. “Wrecking Ball” chugs by with an awesome guitar riff and the pace is upped as “Final Hour” flies by in a flurry of guitar and drums. The quickest (and shortest) song on the album is “Stranglehold” which has power and pace, as it hurtles by in just one minute forty eight seconds. Final song is “Hangman's Rope”, yet another example of everything that British Heavy Metal stands for.
Overall, traditional British Heavy Metal at its bombastic best! Thunderous drums and bass, blistering guitar solos and powerful vocals, all guaranteed to keep your head banging!!
Highly recommended for fans of Motörhead!!!
Bad Omen Records, 2013 (OMEN002CD). Made in UK. Pressed in Netherlands. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Dead Set On Livin' 
2. Cash Whore 
3. Sheep In Wolf's Clothing 
4. Trash Talker 
5. Waster 
6. Shoot Ya Down 
7. Wrecking Ball 
8. Knuckle Duster 
9. Stranglehold 
10. Final Hour 
11. Hangman's Rope
Total playing time: 53:23

The fourth full-length studio album by cult Dutch Death Metal band.
Being the only album without guitarist Eric Daniels (who had just disbanded a totally different incarnation of Asphyx with Ron van Pol and Sander van Hoof), this album was written and recorded by original drummer Bob Bachus, who rejoin the band, and demo bass player-vocalist Theo Loomans, drafted by Bob as the new frontman, who also played guitar this time. Although DeadHead guitarist Ronnie Vanderwey credited as providing guitars on this album, in fact he only played live with the band, and they were actually performed by Theo Loomans. Sadly, Loomans would pass away in a vehicular accident not long after the album's release, leaving this his one and only appearance with the band.
Whereas Asphyx normally included huge amounts of Doom on their albums, this was almost totally absent on "God Cries", giving the impression this could hardly have been called a regular Asphyx album.
The album is a short, straight forward and fast piece of Death Metal with some Thrash Metal riffs thrown in. Catchy tunes with high standard riffing and one of the best drumming performances from Bob Bachus in his entire Asphyx career. And Theo Loomans turned out to be a gifted instrumentalist and composer.
Century Media Records Ltd./Vic Records, 1996/2022 (VIC285CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. God Cries 3:57
2. It Awaits 3:22
3. My Beloved Enemy 5:19
4. Died Yesterday 3:46    
5. Cut-Throat Urges 2:12
6. Slaughtered In Sodom 2:50
7. Frozen Soul 4:25
8. Fear My Greed 2:44
9. The Blood I Spilled 2:55
Total playing time: 31:30 min.


https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/

The second full-length studio album by cult Dutch Death/Doom Metal band.
Quickly following up their bludgeoning debut, "The Rack", Asphyx wasted no time writing and recording its follow-up, "Last One On Earth", which was released in 1992.
Further refining their craft, Eric Daniels comes up with some of his best riffs, while Martin van Drunen's tortured howls sound altogether otherworldly.
Martin van Drunen recorded the vocals alone in the studio without realizing he had already been removed from the band. The vocals were intended to be recorded by Ron van Pol. However, the other members of Asphyx thought the vocal tracks were fine with van Drunen singing, so they decided to keep them. Since the lyrics to be sung by van Pol had not been written yet, van Drunen's lyrics were also kept.
This special edition features a remixed & remastered version of the album and includes bonus material from their "Crush The Cenotaph" EP (tracks 9-10), two live songs, and their entire "Promo '91" demo (tracks 14-16).
Century Media Records Ltd./Rawforce Records, 1992/2015 (RAWFORCE 100-56). Made in Chile.


Tracklist:
1. M.S. Bismark 5:03
2. The Krusher 5:51
3. Serenade In Lead 3:28
4. Last One On Earth 7:09
5. The Incarnation Of Lust 4:46
6. Streams Of Ancient Wisdom 3:35
7. Food For The Ignorant 4:49
8. Asphyx (Forgotten War) 5:26
“Crush The Cenotaph” EP 1992    
9. Crush The Cenotaph 3:55
10. Rite Of Shades 3:08
11. The Krusher 5:58
12. Evocation (Live) 5:38
13. Wasteland Of Terror (Live) 2:49
“Promo '91” Demo Tape 1991
14. The Sickening Dwell 3:59
15. Conjuration Of Choronzon (Evocation)5:10
16. Diabolical Existence 3:35
Total playing time: 74:13 min.

Track 12 and 13 recorded live in Stockholm on 30.11.1991.


https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/

The sixth full-length studio album by cult Dutch Death/Doom Metal band.
Formed back in 1987 while gaining inspiration from bands such as Venom, Possessed, Hellhammer, Messiah and Death, Asphyx quickly achieved universal renowned. Not even their unofficial split in 1996, which was preceded by a reincarnation under the name of Soulburn in 1998, diminished the proud following of Underground maniacs that Asphyx had.
"On The Wings Of Inferno" is a no-fillers masterpiece, which features nine new infernal hymns of the band’s well-known pulverizing midtempo riffs, a crushing Doom edge to it, as well as demonic speed-ups, which never lack in neither catchiness nor brutality.
The band regained some focus on this album, the old dark, Doom-infused sound, and added a major new player in Wannes Gubbels, who also sings for Pentacle and contributed greatly to the success of their excellent "Under The Black Cross" album. His voice is as exceptional here as it is for Pentacle, a growling crossbreed of John Tardy and previous Asphyx singer Martin van Drunen.
Add some terrific cover art, and this is a release you shouldn't miss - even if you did when it first came out.
Short after its release, Asphyx disbanded again, and "On The Wings Of Inferno" would be their final studio album until they reunited in 2007 and released the seventh album, "Death… The Brutal Way", in 2009.
Real, true, uncompromising old school Death/Doom Metal and everlasting praise of the first generation of Death Metal spirit!
Re-issue with 16-page booklet with new design & rare and never published before pictures.
Century Media Records Ltd./Vic Records, 2000/2022 (VIC286CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Summoning The Storm 5:18
2. The Scent Of Obscurity 2:56
3. For They Ascend… 2:50
4. On The Wings Of Inferno 4:26
5. 06/06/2006 2:26
6. Waves Of Fire 2:05
7. Indulge In Frenzy 2:56
8. Chaos In The Flesh 3:12
9. Marching Towards The Styx 3:02
Total playing time: 29:11 min.


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The debut full-length studio album by cult Dutch Death/Doom Metal band.
The venerated debut album by Asphyx was released in 1991 to widespread acclaim.
Following a slew of demos, this was bassist/vocalist Martin van Drunen's first recorded project since quitting Pestilence after the "Consuming Impulse" record. The record wears all their influences proudly on their sleeves and remains a cult favourite to this day.
Now remixed and remastered, this special version contains 11 bonus tracks, recorded live in Holland during the band's 1991 tour for "The Rack".
Century Media Records Ltd./Rawforce Records, 1991/2014 (RAWFORCE 100-55). Made in Chile.


Tracklist:
1. The Quest For Absurdity 1:21
2. Vermin 4:02
3. Diabolical Existence 3:55
4. Evocation 5:31
5. Wasteland Of Terror 2:16
6. The Sickening Dwell 4:15
7. Ode To A Nameless Grave 2:55
8. Pages In Blood 4:08
9. The Rack 9:05
Bonus Tracks ("Asphyx Live In Holland 1991")
10. The Quest For Absurdity 0:30
11. Vermin 3:45
12. Evocation 4:56
13. Diabolical Existence 3:21
14. Ode To A Nameless Grave 2:26
15. The Sickening Dwell 3:49
16. Wasteland Of Terror 2:31
17. Pages In Blood 4:05
18. The Rack 8:17
19. Rite Of Shades 3:51
20. Crush The Cenotaph 4:13
Total playing time: 79:12 min.


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