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The sixth full-length studio album by legendary British Speed/Black/Heavy Metal band.
"Calm Before The Storm" effectively ended the first of Cronos' eras with Venom. Alternately experimental yet lacking in overall consistency, "Calm Before The Storm" was a direction that Cronos knew could not be advanced any further within the confines of Venom. Cronos decided to take his leave from the group and start his own solo career. "Prive Evil" is the first of the three albums with Atomkraft bassist and vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan, replacing Conrad "Cronos" Lant, as a band member and composer.
Abaddon was determined to carry on the name. He managed to secure the "band" a contract with a new label using, ironically, "Deadline"-era demo recordings (which featured Cronos and Mantas) despite the fact that he was the only member of the band at the time. Needing to scramble a band together to get back into the studio and record what would become "Prime Evil", Abaddon convinced Mantas (whose own solo career was a worthy but commercially underwhelming experiment) to return to the band. Mantas agreed on two conditions: rhythm guitarist Al Barnes (War Machine), who also played on Mantas' "Winds Of Change" LP, and his friend and former Atomkraft bassist/vocalist Tony Dolan (Demolition Man) had to be allowed to join up. Abaddon agreed.
"Prime Evil", the resulting album, is the great Venom release that no one many knows about. This is a much more lively and rejuvenated Venom, one that had not been heard since the "At War With Satan" days. Everyone fires on all cylinders. The production is probably the best the band ever had, although "Resurrection" comes close. The songs are all over the place and also among the band's best. It's so hard to pick a standout track on this album. Every single one of these tunes is a masterpiece of the highest order. There's a bit of everything here – a little Thrash, some Speed, a bit of Doom, and an f*ck load of confidence and attitude.
The album is a thrilling and ridiculously catchy slab of British Black/Thrash Metal that never loses its ferocity or momentum. Often overlooked, this Heavy Metal gem is a must-have in the collection of every Metal head!
Under One Flag/Maze America Inc./Kraze, 1988/1989 (MCD 1064-2). Made in the USA. Pressed in Canada. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. Prime Evil 4:41
2. Parasite 3:09
3. Blackened Are The Priests 4:19
4. Carnivorous 2:11
5. Skeletal Dance 3:09
6. Megalomania (Black Sabbath Cover) 5:25
7. Insane 2:57
8. Harder Than Ever 3:11
9. Into The Fire 3:22
10. Skool Daze 4:22
11. Live Like An Angel - Die Like A Devil 3:03
Total playing time: 39:49 min.

For the first time officially released the very first live album by the legendary British Heavy/Black/Speed Metal band.
One of the most legendary shows in the history of Metal now available on deluxe vinyl format!
Blistering live performance by Black Metal pioneers, recorded in 1984 at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK, shows us the mighty Venom in all of their glory and at their best, with the huge stage and more of pyro than had veer previously been seen at the legendary Hammersmith Odeon venue!!
Back On Black, 2020 (BOBV791LP). Made in UK. Pressed in Czech. First official press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Leave Me in Hell 03:37
2. Countess Bathory 03:44
3. Die Hard 03:02
4. 7 Gates of Hell 05:43
5. Buried Alive 04:19

Side B
6. Don't Burn the Witch 03:20
7. Welcome to Hell 03:15
8. Warhead 03:35
9. Stand Up and Be Counted 03:31

Total playing time: 34:06 min.

The second compilation album by legendary British Heavy/Black/Speed Metal band.
Castle Communications PLC/Raw Power, 1986 (RAWLP 024). Made in England. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. In League with Satan 03:28
2. Live like an Angel (Die like a Devil) 03:48
3. Bloodlust 02:57
4. In Nomine Satanas 03:28
5. Die Hard 03:02
6. Acid Queen 02:28

Side 2
1. Bursting Out 02:55
2. Warhead 03:32
3. Lady Lust 02:46
4. Seven Gates of Hell 05:28
5. Manitou 02:59
6. Dead of the Night 03:48

Total playing time: 40:39 min.

The debut full-length studio album by German Post-Hardcore/Metalcore band.
A solid debut from newcomers that want to bring something fresh to the table, and do success to an extent, falling within a certain range of style preference. They experiment quite a bit and try many things. 
An intriguing and quite pleasing mix of bands such as Atreyu, Lacuna Coil, Evanescence, Linkin Park, Parkway Drive, and many others, but Aspire is greater than the sum of its parts!
Golden Clear Splatter Vinyl.
Arising Empire/Cargo Records Germany GmbH, 2018 (AEC 4358-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. We Are One 4:13
2. Lights 3:16
3. The Longing 3:52
4. Fading Away (feat. Chris Wieczorek) 3:25
5. The Epilogue 3:54
6. Dilemma 3:59

Side B
7. My True North 4:35
8. Star Children 3:21
9. Nothing Less 3:32
10. Shades Of Memory 4:11
11. Silence 4:48
12. Ignite 4:14

Total playing time: 47:20 min.


Samples: https://venues.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length album by Italian Death/Black Metal band.
This young band produced an excellent debut album forged in the most melodic and aggressive side of the genre. Veratrum plays a nice blend of Death Metal and Black Metal. Music sounds extremely technical and with good taste on instrumental arrangements. Some tracks have a heavy influence of aggressive Death Metal from 90’s, and reproduce this typical obscured atmosphere, mixed with epic melodies, and in a modern production. Some other tracks are totally immersed in modernity, almost sound Brutal Death Metal, and all influenced by Progressive sounds. The overall tempo on this album is fast agonized riffing, powerful drumming, and aggressive screaming, all conglomerated in brutal tracks.
If you're into a lot of pulverizing bands on the Osmose Productions label you for sure will like, no adore, Veratrum as well! A f*****g great blast-speed-into-hyperspace album!!
Live Tribe Music/Buil2Kill Records, 2011 (B2K_0026). Made in Italy.


Tracklist:
1. La Voce del Silenzio 
2. Uomo     04:03 
3. Lo Sventramento dei Guardiani della Terra Cava     03:34 
4. I Trionfi piu Grandi     03:40 
5. Ars Goetia     04:03 
6. I Braceri del Tempio di Thot     01:43 
7. Ritorno ad Atlantide     06:05 
8. Orizzonte     01:16 
9. Thule     05:21 
10. Agarthi     04:51
Total playing time: 35:14

Debut full-length album by the Greek Technical Thrash Metal band.
Original true 80's Thrash Metal with Progressive and Technical elements influenced by the Bay Area Thrash Metal scene. One of the best Greek Thrash Metal bands that started out in the 90's as Verdict and now after nearly 10 years, manage to release their great first album. This is exciting Techno Thrash Metal that easily compares with the best bands out there! A must!!
Secret Port Records, 2009 (SPR 0025). Made in Greece. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Fake Alibis     5:24 
2. Dark Twisted Laughter     5:04 
3. This Soul Of Black Is Mine     6:06 
4. 94x1 Vain     7:00 
5. Black Tango     8:19 
6. Twisted And Menacing My Stare     6:18 
7. Battle Within     5:16 
8. The Last Act     4:37
Total playing time: 48:04

black metal from Ukraine
More Hate Productions / Bloodhead Productions, 2005 (MHP 05-045/ BHP 002)


Tracklist:
1.Istoshchenie    05:42
2.Tron Tysyachi Smertej    04:31
3.Shestvuyushchie V Teni    05:26
4.Skvoz' Mrak I Ogon'    04:18
5.Golod Pobedy    04:48
6.Ceremoniya Vremen    05:46
7.Introduction (MMV)    01:41
8.Rex Noctis... Ego Sum Tenebris    07:18
9.Bog Nizverzhen!    07:03
10.Protivostoyanie (Pamyat' I Vremya)    01:12

Third full-length album by Polish Symphonic Black/Death Metal band.
This Polish troupe, consisting amongst others of Orion from BEHEMOTH, Daray from VADER, seem to be on the verge of breaking through to a larger audience. The fact that VESANIA can boast of featuring artists from Poland's two biggest musical exports shouldn't be an obstacle for the band's prowess either. The cover art of "Distractive Killusions" portrays a sinister-looking jester mask sporting a twisted smile, giving the impression of a nightmare' carnival. This theme is carried on through most of the album. The music itself is carried by some very fast and impressive drumming, courtesy of Daray, together with epic guitarwork and keyboards that don't sound entirely dissimilar to DIMMU BORGIR. Orion's growling vocals are nothing spectacular, but they work well enough against the sometimes theatrical music. This theatricality can be extremely bombastic and over the top at times, but coupled with the more melodic keyboard passages it avoids straying into the territory of downright self-parody. The epic keyboard brass segments matching well with the brutal drumming and guitars. Orion's vocals have become more decipherable along with his improved English. The epic keyboard brass segments matching well with the brutal drumming and guitars. Orion's vocals have become more decipherable along with his improved English.
Fans of Symphonic Black Metal will love the bombastic grandeur and great musicianship of the band!!
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2007 (NPR 219). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Narrenschyff 05:58
2. The Dawnfall (Hamarita And Hybris) 04:55
3. Infinty Horizon 04:47
4. Rage Of Reason 05:52
5. Of Bitterness And Clarity 04:40
6. Silence Makes Noise (Eternity - The Mood) 04:47
7. Hell Is For Children 04:57
8. Aesthesis 05:04
9. Distractive Cryscendo 01:57
Total playing time: 42:57

Second full-length album by Polish Symphonic Black/Death Metal band.
New band of Orion (Behemoth) and Daray (Vader). This is the quintessential Vesania album. Clearly reflecting a band at their creative peak, it’s more focused than their previous release "Firefrost Arcanum" and far superior to the pedestrian "Distractive Killusions". The sheer brutality contrasting with the epic keyboards topped off with Orion's unique vocals makes for a grand listen. As stated earlier, Orion has quite a unique take on Black Metal vocals. His approach sounds almost like Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir fame, but with a few clean sections and a deeper, less raspy tone. Orion and Valeo are quite the veritable duo on the six-string. Interspersed throughout the album are plenty of great leads. “God the Lux” should be considered a landmark of Black Metal. It is a majestic accomplishment, and sits as one of the greatest Black/Death Metal albums ever!! Solo on "The Mystory" by Mauser (Vader, Dies Irae)!
Fans of Black/Death is general, and especially fans of Behemoth, go get this album!!
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2005 (NPR 169). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Rest In Pain 05:31
2. Posthuman Kind 03:37
3. Lumen Clamosum 01:54
4. God The Lux 04:01
5. Synchroscheme 05:22
6. Phosphorror 03:46
7. Lumen Funestum 01:31
8. The Mystory 04:54
9. Fireclipse 05:36
10. Lumen Corscum 00:31
11. Legions Are Me 03:25
12. Inlustra Nigror 025:59
Total playing time: 66:07

The sixth full-length album by Italian Black/Death/Thrash Metal band.
Violent Blast Metal! The soundtrack to the world ending!! Raw aggression coupled with frenetic beats and wailing solos... “Legion Deathblood” is heavy, fierce and evil and it’s what we need more of in Metal!!!
Vexed approaches Metal with solid basics. The riffs are catchy and evil, the solos are great, and the bass is thick and low; the drumming is fast and intense. Everything comes together to sound like it’s welcoming the devil to overthrow the Earth. It’s ominous and it’s heavy… and it’s going to kick your ass. The vocals here are not trying to sound like singing or growling. It’s yelling reminiscent of cross-examination, just not as frantic. The vocal style is delivered like a punch to the face. There’s a clear Motörhead influence that comes through and it fits the sound perfectly. A lot of the choruses seem inviting to being shouted along with.
The Thrash Metal sound of the band is focusing on the occult and reminds of Venom, however this is a rawer. You’re getting a blunt force attack of Metal. It comes at you like a psychopath with a chainsaw. It sounds ominous and aggressive and it nails the things about Metal that make it great! This album is an auditory berserker charge that highly recommend adding to any collection!!
Punishment 18 Records, 2016 (P18R 115). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Death Order 04:39 
2. Necrogenesis V2 03:44 
3. Tenebrae Screaming 00:54 
4. Old Lady Nurser 02:48 
5. Elements 02:39 
6. Deathmageddon Clash 02:22 
7. Trash and Bullshit Submission 04:15 
8. Die in Fire (Bathory cover) 03:34 
9. Smoke, Cigarettes & Demons 00:58 
10. Infernal Serpent 03:54 
11. Bringers 03:11 
12. Godfather of Doom 06:15 
13. Love Apocalypse Live 00:01
Total playing time: 39:14

Re-issue of the two first albums (’84 and ’85) of oldschool Heavy Metal band from Greece.
Vice Human deliver classic 80s Heavy Metal and on this reissue you get both of their rare original albums on one CD!
Recommended for fans of Black Sabbath and Ozzy.
Unisound Records, 2003 (8803001) An exact bootlegged replica.


Tracklist:

VISE HUMAN:
1.Stand Up 02:58
2.I Need Power 03:52
3.Life Don't Be Blind 03:08
4.I Long to Kill You Beast 03:00
5.Damned World 03:32
6.You're Gonna Work All the Time 02:39
7.Can You Feel the Night 03:29
8.Running Always 02:47
9.Dust into My Nose 02:57
10.Vice Human 04:13
11.Make it in Time 03:35

METAL ATTACK:
12.Heavy Metal 04:16
13.We are the Future 05:27
14.Hell Has Broken Loose 04:19
15.Hooligan Hero 04:03
16.Alive in the Night 05:14
17.Two Wheels 04:54
18.Metal Wars 03:21
19.Get a Woman 04:48
20.My Friend the Gun 03:06

Total playing time: 75:38

Debut full-length album by Melodic Death/Thrash Metal band from Sweden.
Featuring ex-members of Grave, Dark Funeral, Obscurity and Entombed!!
Candlelight USA/Threeman Recordings, 2005 (CDL0178CD)


Tracklist:
1.Debria Seems To Be Bleeding 03:42
2.Komodo Lights 03:15
3.Fire Falls 04:08
4.A Whistler And His Gun 04:20
5.Ceremony: The Waiting Waters 05:43
6.Mother Dying 05:50
7.The Poet Must Die 04:33
8.Cut This Heathen Free 04:09
9.War 04:09
10.Why Would The Captured Set Free The Flies? 03:38
Total playing time: 43:27

The second full-length studio album by German Symphonic Power Metal band, formed by legendary guitarist, ex-member of Rage, Lingua Mortis Orchestra, etc.
The Symphonic Metal Powerhouse are back with sophomore release – and you simply will not hear a better Power Metal album that year!
It takes true talent to deliver a consistent Symphonic Power Metal album without dipping into trite tendencies or mawkish sentimentality, but Almanac have managed it with ease, and considering the talent at work here, that should come as no surprise.
Guitar-god Victor Smolski’s reputation speaks for itself and his ridiculously high standards are maintained throughout "Kingslayer". Seemingly unleashed from previous tethers, his work here borders on genius and these compositions astonish while still hitting you square in the gut with supreme Metal heaviness. Each track has more melodies than you’d think you can handle, more moments of pure theatricality than thought possible (without once stepping over into full ‘cheese’ territory) and, most importantly, at least one massive, ground-shaking riff that’ll make you want to start a mosh with your nearest and dearest.
It’s not just Victor who shines of course. Much should be said about the outstanding vocals on "Kingslayer" and while enlisting three (count ’em, three!) vocalists in the shape of Andy B. Franck (Brainstorm, ex-Ivanhoe), David Readman (Pink Cream 69) and Jeannette Marchewka (Lingua Mortis Orchestra) may suggest overkill, the layering and meticulous juxtapositioning of all 3 voices works seamlessly throughout, aiding the storytelling and providing a strong sense of grandeur befitting the sub-genre.
Unsurprisingly, there’s a concept to "Kingslayer", involving real life historical figures, kings and queens, etc. 
This album slays, and you don’t have to be a fan of Rage, Helloween or any other Power Metal band, who’ve attempted and, occasionally, managed to deliver Power Metal perfection. You just need to love Metal of the purest kind, and with "Kingslayer", Almanac have quite probably delivered your Metal album of the year! Bombastic, effervescent and utterly-utterly brilliant!!
Limited Edition to 500 copies 180g double Golden Vinyl in gatefold cover.
Nuclear Blast GmbH/Cargo Records Germany GmbH, 2017 (NBCLP 4070-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
Song 1. Regicide 6:10
Song 2. Children Of The Sacred Path 4:10
Song 3. Guilty As Charged 5:02

Side B
Song 1. Hail To The King 5:47
Song 2. Losing My Mind 5:33

Side C
Song 1. Kingslayer 1:33
Song 2. Kingdom Of The Blind 6:22
Song 3. Headstrong 6:11

Side D
Song 1. Last Farewell 5:01
Song 2. Red Flag 5:05

Total playing time: 51:14 min.

The debut full-length studio album by German Symphonic Power Metal band of legendary guitarist, ex-member of Rage, Lingua Mortis Orchestra, etc.
Formed by Victor Smolski after his departure from Rage, Almanac is a continuation of his work with the Lingua Mortis Orchestra.
Victor Smolski's style has been well established throughout his years with German Metallers Rage. Now he has felt it necessary to bring his stylings to the world of Symphonic Power Metal - under the moniker of Almanac. However, in actuality, "Tsar" ends up sounding more like the quirky, heavy riffs of Rage, with a few strings added to beef up the melodies of the riffs. Although this was recorded with a real orchestra - expect nothing like Rhapsody or Fairyland. What you can expect is some damn fine, riff-heavy, Progressively-tinged Power Metal done the way only a German can!
Fans of standard Power Metal fare will find plenty to enjoy beyond the crushing riffs of Smolski. There are points were the orchestra add a real stylistic flair - giving us an extra dimension to aurally examine. The melodic choruses are irresistible. There really is no stinker here, nothing reigns in the energy, and nothing treats the listener like a dullard. These are all smart, vibrant, enjoyable anthems for real music-lovers.
The production quality is top-notch. Every instrument, from the highest string right down to the rumbling bass guitar is allowed a moment to breathe. The bass becomes especially prominent in the sparse verses, where its tonic note brings an aura of true menace. 
"Tsar" is indeed a splendid record. Even if Symphonic Power Metal is the section of the record store that you're most unfamiliar with, "Tsar" will inspire you to get acquainted with it! Yet even beyond genre criteria, Almanac is a band that finds strength in the most organic of ingredients and churns them into pure Metal!!
Nuclear Blast Records, 2016 (NB 3576-1). Made in Germany. First press. Gatefold 2x LP / 45 RPM.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Tsar 7:48
2. Self-Blinded Eyes 6:00

Side B
3. Darkness 1:17
4. Hands Are Tied 5:48
5. Children Of The Future 5:19

Side C
6. No More Shadows 8:19
7. Nevermore 4:42

Side D
8. Reign Of Madness 6:31
9. Flames Of Hate 6:35

Total playing time: 52:19 min.

American edition of the debut full-length album by the cult German Hard ‘n’ Heavy band.
Victory was a band that should have become a household name in the United States but just never quite made it to the top. Even though they had a great career in Europe, the audience in the U.S.A. was never quite as accepting.
After releasing their successful self-titled debut album in 1985, they came back even stronger with “Don’t Get Mad… Get Even” and released the single “The Check’s in the Mail”. The song immediately charted and became a huge radio hit and the future looked bright for this band full of talented musicians.
Consisting of Herman Frank (Accept) on guitar, Charlie Huhn on vocals, Tommy Newton on guitar, Peter Knorn on bass, and Fritz Randow on drums, Victory proved to be as formidable as anyone on the circuit.
It’s still a mystery why this band is not mentioned alongside some of the mainstays of the “hair band” time period. If you were one of the fans who got “on board” back in the 80’s, you know what to expect with this re-release! If you are new to Victory and “Don’t Get Mad… Get Even”, you are in for a surprise, as this hard-edged, 80’s style Rock 'n' Roll will be an easy listen!!
Mercenary Records, 1987 (MER 2105). Made in USA. First American press. Still Sealed.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE
1. Check's In The Mail 4:06 
2. Are You Ready 3:15 
3. Not Me 3:34 
4. Arsonist Of The Heart 4:01 
5. Hit And Run 3:30

SIDE TWO
6. She's Back 3:33 
7. Turn It Up 3:38 
8. Seven Days Without You Make Me Weak 3:58 
9. Sneaking Out 4:31 
10. Running Wild 3:47

Total playing time: 37:53 min.

The debut full-length studio album by Spanish Death/Doom/Folk Metal one-man band.
The Ethnic Doom/Death Folk Metal project of Nacho Hernández from Madrid was formed in 2007 with the basic idea to mix various Metal and Rock styles with Ethnic Folk music. In 2009 he released the EP “Templo” and 4 years later he returns with his first full-length album.
“Un Ocaso Trascendente” is a very experimental work and a really difficult to describe the album. Compared to the raw and somehow amateur sound of “Templo“, now there is a huge improvement sound-wise, especially in the Metal instruments, since the Folk acoustic parts were already very good.
There are 8 songs in the album, with a total duration a little over 37 minutes, including a beautiful cover of the song “Amatevi” from the world Ethnic-Electronica Sicilian band Agricantus. There are also many guest musicians in this album on bass, drums, flutes, acoustic guitars and vocals, making Vihmana’s sound more rich and natural. The music is very variable and each song is totally different from the other. Nacho Hernández combines middle-Eastern, oriental and Latin music with Folk Black/Death Metal, Progressive and Classic Rock, Soundtrack music and Doom Metal. He doesn’t try to play everything at once, but he prefers to move from one genre to the other. Vocal lines are also very variable, changing from brutal growls and clean Metal singing to rRock style and Folk vocals, according to the demands of each song. This is a very ambitious and difficult experiment and the risks of sounding somehow “random” were big. Luckily (and skillfully) ”Un Ocaso Trascendente” has a very strong atmosphere that keeps all these separate pieces together. Of course, their music is difficult to “digest” and you must give it more time before you fully comprehend it. The lyrics are again in Spanish and if you understand the language, you can read them in the booklet.
Vihmana is a very special band and their music is quite bizarre and unusual to categorize. Their new album is more mature, rich and better produced that the debut EP. This could be a very interesting listening for fans of Folk Experimental Metal and for other listeners as well, since it covers a great range of influences!
Nooirax Producciones, 2013 (NOAX-41). Pressed in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Un ocaso 
2. Al alba inhumana 
3. Caminante del sueño 
4. Alminar 
5. Hasta nuestra completa aniquilación 
6. El rumbo de nadie 
7. Monzón 
8. Amatevi (Agricantus cover)
Total playing time: 37:10 min.


Samples: https://nooirax.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length album by the Italian Black/Death/Doom Metal band.
Brooding and sinister Black Metal with Dark atmosphere & a dirty Rock 'n' Roll edge!
For fans of Carpathian Forest!!
Black Plague Records/Metallic Media, 2014 (BPR034 / METALLIC 039). Made in USA.


Tracklist:
1. Ode To Qayin 06:20
2. Chalice With Blood Poisoned by Snake Bite 06:02
3. Exequias Itinera 05:58
4. In Utero Matris 08:08
5. Drakon 07:10
6. Meta Stasis - Carcinogenic Cell 07:02
7. Descending the Abyss 08:58
Total playing time: 49:38


Samples: http://divisionviii.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com

Debut full-length album by Spanish Viking Death Metal band.
Hailing from Sevilla, the band’s debut album is a good, solid release that fans of Pagan Metal will enjoy. Plenty of guttural screams, driving guitars, and unforgettable song titles to complete your listening experience. Angel’s vocals are deep, growling, and mean, but still audible enough to hear the lyrics, which are also pretty good. His speaking part before "The Undead’s Rising" was borderline demonic. Awesome to say the least. Rhythmically they are pretty damn good. Bass work is closely tied to the drum work, which is good.
The album is good, and the band has plenty of potential for the next album to be great. Some standout tracks are "The Witchery", "The Undead’s Rising" and "Red Fog".
Highly recommended for fans of Amon Amarth!!
Noisehead Records, 2013 (NHR0213). Made in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Wrath     05:22 
2. Ymmir's Disembowelment     03:28 
3. Justice's Fall     04:59 
4. Feasting Upon the Butchered     03:46 
5. The Witchery     06:36 
6. The Undead's Rising     03:27 
7. Forgotten by the Gods     05:34 
8. Red Fog     02:34 
9. Wolves’ Wisdom     05:33
Total playing time: 41:19


Samples:  https://soundcloud.com

The third full-length studio album by vocalist of legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band Mötley Crüe.
It is his first solo release in 7 years since the live album "Live At The Whisky: One Night Only" in 2003 and first solo studio album in 15 years since 1995's "Carved In Stone". It is also Neil's first solo studio album as the current lead singer of Mötley Crüe. "Tattoos And Tequila" was recorded with current Slaughter members Jeff Blando (guitar), Dana Strum (bass) and drummer Zoltan Chaney.
The album is largely made up of covers of 1970s Rock songs, with only a couple of original tracks thrown in: the title track "Tattoos & Tequila", written by Marti Frederiksen, which was released as the first single, and "Another Bad Day", written by Nikki Sixx, James Michael and Tracii Guns. Neil described the album has having "nothing to do with Mötley Crüe... "Tattoos And Tequila" is basically my life".
The album is a soundtrack to the book Vince released in the same year, "Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock's Most Notorious Frontmen". Each song on the record corresponds with a chapter in the book.
As stated in an interview conducted with Nikki Sixx on Sixx Sense radio, the track, "Another Bad Day" was originally slated for Mötley Crüe, but was dropped, mainly due to the fact that drummer Tommy Lee hated the title of the song.
Although the excellent title track is what are going to draw people to the album it are the cover songs that are intriguing. Vince chose the songs because they influenced some part of his life and for the most part they aren’t the normal batch. Most of them are updated to sound very Crüe-ish as well, which isn’t a bad thing at all in this stage of the game. There are some kick-ass covers on "Tattoos And Tequila", for example a nice Rockin’ version of “He’s A Whore”, originally on Cheap Trick’s 1977 self-titled debut, and a cover of Sweet’s “AC/DC” that could have fit smack dab in the middle of "Dr. Feelgood". The excellent cover is of Elton John’s “The Bitch Is Back”, which closes the album. The song fits Vince’s voice perfectly and pretty much describes Vince’s antics over the years as well.
Overall, it’s better than we could have expected for a covers album and certainly worth the time and money if you’re a Mötley Crüe fan!
Eleven Seven Music/Frontiers Records s.r.l., 2010 (FR CD 463). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Tattoos & Tequila 3:44
2. He's A Whore 2:49
3. Ac/Dc 4:08
4. Nobody's Fault 4:44
5. Another Bad Day 4:07
6. No Feelings 2:50
7. Long Cool Woman 3:27
8. Another Piece Of Meat 3:08
9. Who Will Stop The Rain 2:51
10. Viva Las Vegas 2:54
11. Bitch Is Back 3:48
12. Beer Drinkers And Hell Raisers (Bonus Track) 2:45
Total playing time: 41:15


Samples: http://www.last.fm

German true metal is still alive! Vinder play on their debut an old-school heavy metal style that combines thrash, true heavy and power metal elements! Featuring ex-members of German metal legends like Sinner and Tyran’ Pace! Mastered at the Prophecies studios in Germany by R.D. Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Valley’s Eve).
Sleaszy Rider Rec., 2005 (SR-0045)


Tracklist:
1.Dust to Dust 04:37
2.Demon's Hate 04:03
3.Trash of Society 03:57
4.F.U.C.K. This 04:46
5.Mr. Knowitall 04:13
6.Slave 03:55
7.Pandora's Box 03:46
8.TV Kid 04:55
9.Visions of Time 03:45
10.Whore Babylon 04:52
Total playing time: 42:49