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The second full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
Compared to the band's debut album, "Van Halen II" sees the band stretching out their sound and developing on directions only hinted before, and is often seen as lighter and Poppier in tone; however, according to author Morgan Brown, it is evenly balanced between radio-friendly songs and "more intense, aggressive material". Eddie said: "I hate it when albums are happy-happy or heavy-heavy all the way through. We had a little bit of both on Van Halen II".
Released by Warner Bros Records on March 23, 1979, "Van Halen II" peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and yielded hit Singles "Dance the Night Away" and "Beautiful Girls."
As of 2004, it had sold almost six million copies in the United States alone, and was certified 5× Platinum.
Warner Music Australia, A Warner Music Group Company, 1979/1987/2000 (8122795491). Made in Australia.


Tracklist:

1. You're No Good 3:12
2. Dance The Night Away 3:04
3. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 2:51
4. Bottoms Up! 3:04
5. Outta Love Again 2:49
6. Light Up The Sky 3:09
7. Spanish Fly 0:58
8. D.O.A. 4:07
9. Women In Love… 4:05
10. Beautiful Girls 3:55
Total playing time: 31:15 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
Compared to the band's debut album, "Van Halen II" sees the band stretching out their sound and developing on directions only hinted before, and is often seen as lighter and Poppier in tone; however, according to author Morgan Brown, it is evenly balanced between radio-friendly songs and "more intense, aggressive material". Eddie said: "I hate it when albums are happy-happy or heavy-heavy all the way through. We had a little bit of both on Van Halen II".
Released by Warner Bros Records on March 23, 1979, "Van Halen II" peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and yielded hit Singles "Dance the Night Away" and "Beautiful Girls."
As of 2004, it had sold almost six million copies in the United States alone, and was certified 5× Platinum.
Remastered from the original analogue quarter-inch tapes by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering Studios, 180 g vinyl.
Warner Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company, 1979/2019 (RR1 3312 / 081227954932). Made in Holland for the World.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. You're No Good 3:12
2. Dance The Night Away 3:04
3. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 2:51
4. Bottoms Up! 3:04
5. Outta Love Again 2:49

Side 2
1. Light Up The Sky 3:09
2. Spanish Fly 0:58
3. D.O.A. 4:07
4. Women In Love… 4:05
5. Beautiful Girls 3:55

Total playing time: 31:15 min.

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums in Rock music, it was a major commercial success, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. The album has sold more than 10 million copies in the United States, receiving a Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and making it one of the best-selling albums in the country.
"Van Halen" contains some of the band's most well-known songs, including "Runnin' With the Devil", "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love", "Jamie's Cryin'", their cover version of the Kinks' 1964 song "You Really Got Me", and the instrumental "Eruption"; written and performed by guitarist Eddie Van Halen, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar solos of all time and helped popularize two-handed tapping.
In 2020, the album was ranked number 292 in Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
Remastered in 2015 by Chris Bellman.
Warner Records Inc., 1978/1984/2015/2019 (081227955243). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Runnin' With The Devil 3:32
2. Eruption 1:42
3. You Really Got Me 2:37
4. Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love 3:47
5. I'm The One 3:44
6. Jamie's Cryin' 3:30
7. Atomic Punk 3:00
8. Feel Your Love Tonight 3:40
9. Little Dreamer 3:22
10. Ice Cream Man 3:18
11. On Fire 3:01
Playing time: 35:13 min.

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums in Rock music, it was a major commercial success, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. The album has sold more than 10 million copies in the United States, receiving a Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and making it one of the best-selling albums in the country.
"Van Halen" contains some of the band's most well-known songs, including "Runnin' With the Devil", "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love", "Jamie's Cryin'", their cover version of the Kinks' 1964 song "You Really Got Me", and the instrumental "Eruption"; written and performed by guitarist Eddie Van Halen, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar solos of all time and helped popularize two-handed tapping.
In 2020, the album was ranked number 292 in Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
Remastered from original analogue tapes by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, 2015.
Warner Records Inc., 1978/2015/2020 (R1 547642 | 081227955250). Made in the Netherlands.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Runnin' With The Devil 3:32
2. Eruption 1:42
3. You Really Got Me 2:37
4. Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love 3:47
5. I'm The One 3:44

Side 2
1. Jamie's Cryin' 3:30
2. Atomic Punk 3:00
3. Feel Your Love Tonight 3:40
4. Little Dreamer 3:22
5. Ice Cream Man 3:18
6. On Fire 3:01

Playing time: 35:13 min.

Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
The first Van Halen album not to feature any cover songs, and the record where the band started to get heavier.
After two pure party albums, the inevitable had to happen: it was time for Van Halen to mature, or at least get a little serious. And so, "Women And Children First", a record where the band started to get heavier, both sonically and, to a lesser extent, thematically, changing the feel of the band ever so slightly. Where the first two records were nothing but nonstop parties, there's a bit of a dark heart beating on this record, most evident on the breakneck Metal of "Romeo Delight", but also the pair of opening party anthems, "And the Cradle Will Rock" and "Everybody Wants Some!!", which don't fly quite as high as "Dance the Night Away" or "Runnin' with the Devil" because of the tense, roiling undercurrents in Eddie's riffs, especially the thudding, circular keyboard riff propelling "And the Cradle Will Rock". The very fact that a keyboard drives this song, not a guitar, is a signal of Eddie's burgeoning ambition (which would soon become inseparable from his desire for respectability), and there are already some conflicts between this sombre musicality and David Lee Roth's irrepressible hunger for fun. Where that tension would eventually tear the band apart, here it just makes for compelling music, adding richness and depth to this half-hour blast of Rock & Roll.
This is the first Van Halen album to consist entirely of original material and there's some significant growth here in the writing, evident in the winding, cynical neo-boogie "Fools" and also in the manic "Loss of Control", which gallops by with the ferocity of Hardcore Punk. These, along with all previously mentioned songs, are the heaviest music Van Halen has made (or would ever make), but as the album rushes toward the end Diamond Dave pulls them toward his Country-Blues jive fixation with "Take Your Whiskey Home" and the all-acoustic "Could This Be Magic?" giving the album a dose of levity that is welcome if not necessarily needed. Then, before the album comes to a close, the band unleashes its first stab at a power ballad with "In a Simple Rhyme", where the band's attempts at melodic grace are undercut by their compulsion to Rock. This may not make for a full-fledged power ballad, but this tension between the two extremes, by their increasing song craft and their unhinged Rock & Roll, makes for dynamic music, and captures all the contrasting glories of the album in one song.
Kerrang! Magazine listed the album at number 30 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time", and Rolling Stone Magazine listed the album at number 36 in their list of "The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
Remaster 2015.
Warner Bros. Records Inc./Warner Music Australia Pty Limited, A Warner Music Group Company, 1980/1986/2015 (8122795495). Made in Australia.


Tracklist:
1. And The Cradle Will Rock... 3:31
2. Everybody Wants Some!! 5:05
3. Fools 5:55
4. Romeo Delight 4:19
5. Tora! Tora! 0:57
6. Loss Of Comtrol 2:36
7. Take Your Whiskey Home 3:09
8. Could This Be Magic? 3:08
9. In A Simple Rhyme 4:33
Total playing time: 33:13 min.

Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
The first Van Halen album not to feature any cover songs, and the record where the band started to get heavier.
After two pure party albums, the inevitable had to happen: it was time for Van Halen to mature, or at least get a little serious. And so, "Women And Children First", a record where the band started to get heavier, both sonically and, to a lesser extent, thematically, changing the feel of the band ever so slightly. Where the first two records were nothing but nonstop parties, there's a bit of a dark heart beating on this record, most evident on the breakneck Metal of "Romeo Delight", but also the pair of opening party anthems, "And the Cradle Will Rock" and "Everybody Wants Some!!", which don't fly quite as high as "Dance the Night Away" or "Runnin' with the Devil" because of the tense, roiling undercurrents in Eddie's riffs, especially the thudding, circular keyboard riff propelling "And the Cradle Will Rock". The very fact that a keyboard drives this song, not a guitar, is a signal of Eddie's burgeoning ambition (which would soon become inseparable from his desire for respectability), and there are already some conflicts between this sombre musicality and David Lee Roth's irrepressible hunger for fun. Where that tension would eventually tear the band apart, here it just makes for compelling music, adding richness and depth to this half-hour blast of Rock & Roll.
This is the first Van Halen album to consist entirely of original material and there's some significant growth here in the writing, evident in the winding, cynical neo-boogie "Fools" and also in the manic "Loss of Control", which gallops by with the ferocity of Hardcore Punk. These, along with all previously mentioned songs, are the heaviest music Van Halen has made (or would ever make), but as the album rushes toward the end Diamond Dave pulls them toward his Country-Blues jive fixation with "Take Your Whiskey Home" and the all-acoustic "Could This Be Magic?" giving the album a dose of levity that is welcome if not necessarily needed. Then, before the album comes to a close, the band unleashes its first stab at a power ballad with "In a Simple Rhyme", where the band's attempts at melodic grace are undercut by their compulsion to Rock. This may not make for a full-fledged power ballad, but this tension between the two extremes, by their increasing song craft and their unhinged Rock & Roll, makes for dynamic music, and captures all the contrasting glories of the album in one song.
Kerrang! Magazine listed the album at number 30 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time", and Rolling Stone Magazine listed the album at number 36 in their list of "The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
Remaster 2015.
Warner Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company, 1980/2020 (RR1 3415 / 081227954963). Made in the Netherlands.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. And The Cradle Will Rock... 3:31
2. Everybody Wants Some!! 5:05
3. Fools 5:55
4. Romeo Delight 4:19

Side 2
1. Tora! Tora! 0:57
2. Loss Of Comtrol 2:36
3. Take Your Whiskey Home 3:09
4. Could This Be Magic? 3:08
5. In A Simple Rhyme 4:33

Total playing time: 33:13 min.

The third full-length studio album by Spanish Thrash/Death Metal band.
Powerful, modern and hard Metal with the band's characteristic melodies and atmospheres.
Suspiria Records, 2016 (SPR018). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Vórtice 01:42
2. Desvastación 04:23
3. Alimaña 04:01
4. Gevaudan 04:13
5. Muere y deja vivir 03:50
6. Tus malos recuerdos 04:16
7. Nueva era 03:41
8. Vestigios de lo inhumano 04:17
9. Doppelganger 03:49
10. Patógeno 03:58
11. En la oscuridad 04:18
Total playing time: 42:30 min.

The seventh full-length studio album by German Progressive Metal band.
Superb progressive Metallers Vanden Plas got together with Germany's bestselling author Wolfgang Holbein (who is a big fan of the band) to create a Rock Opera based on his series of "Chronicle Of The Netherworld" novels. Together, they created nineteen songs and entitled it "Blutnacht" (Bloodnight). Starring Vanden Plas vocalist Andy Kuntz in the lead role and with the rest of the band in the orchestra pit they played 25 sold-out performances in Germany throughout the 2012/2013 seasons to huge critical acclaim. With Holbein's agreement, Vanden Plas then decided to adapt the opera into the basis of their next studio release with Kuntz taking on all roles as 'Storyteller' and with the songs becoming heavier to suit the band’s fan base and an album format. “Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld (Path One)” is the result and contains the first 10 songs of the story with the conclusion “Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld II” released in 2015.
This album is mind-blowing and the work that has gone into this and the theater production absolutely incredible. Huge melody, emotion and power along with superb songwriting and ability make it the best album they have released. 
Central to the whole album is Andy Kuntz's incredible vocal performance, which is a true master class of singing. Musically, "(Path One)" also excels. Guitarist Stephen Lill is wonderful throughout and Keyboard Maestro Günter Werno plays with a passion bordering on the heart wrenching. Bassist Torsten Reichert and drummer Andrea Lill are also superb; the whole band effortlessly transferring the live songs to a studio format. What helps is that Vanden Plas have had the same lineup from day one, and they seem almost telepathically connected.
Not all concept albums are easy to follow but "(Path One)" bucks that trend. Lyrics are beautiful and, right from the start, you know exactly who is who and what is happening. Production is crystal clear and sounds huge. The whole thing is packaged with incredible artwork that also sets the scene for the story.
Without doubts, one of the best albums of 2014!
Double 180g vinyl in gatefold cover.
Frontiers Records/Soulfood Music GmbH, 2014 (PRELP 074). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc 1/disc 2): NM-/NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Vision 1ne 3:52
2. The Black Night 8:29
3. Godmaker 5:24
Side B
4. Misery Affection Prelude 1:39
5. A Ghosts Requiem 3:56
6. New Vampyre 6:16
Running time: 29:36 min.

Side C
7. The King And The Children Of Lost World 7:53
8. Misery Affection 5:08
Side D
9. Soul Alliance 6:39
10. Inside 6:42
Running time: 26:22 min.

Total playing time: 55:58 min.

First re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by cult Italian Heavy Metal band.
Formed back in 1978, Vanexa based their style on British Metal sounds, typical of the NWOBHM. Band was a part of the New Wave of Italian Heavy Metal bands (like Vanadium, Sabotage and Strana Officina), which were formed in Italy in late 70s - early 80s.
Band participated as the headliner at Rock in a Hard Place Festival in Certaldo (Florence), on May 21, 1983. Following the release of three studio albums between 1983 and 1994, they have been inexplicably silent until the Single “Too Heavy To Fly”, which was released in 2015. 
What we can get on “Too Heavy To Fly” album of 2016, is a resurgence of that Classic Metal sound, where the movement first captivated the world with this very vital scene. Fans of the band and the Classic sound will find things to their liking here. This could very easily be material composed in the early 1980s!
The record features guest appearance of Ken Hensley (ex- Uriah Heep) on keyboards. Re-edition features bonus track.
Punishment 18 Records, 2016/2018 (P18R 116). Made in Italy. 


Tracklist:
1. Too Heavy To Fly 4:45
2. 007 3:46
3. Life Is A War 4:12
4. Rain 5:21
5. It's Illusion 4:36
6. Tarantino Theme 4:01
7. In The Dark 1:23
8. Kiss In The Dark 5:35
9. Paradox 5:17
10. The Traveler 5:07
11. My Grave (Bonus Track) 4:41
Total playing time: 48:46 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by cult Italian Heavy Metal band.
Formed back in 1978, Vanexa based their style on British Metal sounds, typical of the NWOBHM. Band was a part of the New Wave of Italian Heavy Metal bands (like Vanadium, Sabotage and Strana Officina), which were formed in Italy in late 70s - early 80s.
Band participated as the headliner at Rock in a Hard Place Festival in Certaldo (Florence), on May 21, 1983. Following the release of three studio albums between 1983 and 1994, they have been inexplicably silent until the Single “Too Heavy To Fly”, which was released in 2015. 
What we can get on “Too Heavy To Fly” album of 2016, is a resurgence of that Classic Metal sound, where the movement first captivated the world with this very vital scene. Fans of the band and the Classic sound will find things to their liking here. This could very easily be material composed in the early 1980s!
The record features guest appearance of Ken Hensley (ex- Uriah Heep) on keyboards.
Punishment 18 Records, 2016 (P18R 116). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Too Heavy To Fly 4:45
2. 007 3:46
3. Life Is A War 4:12
4. Rain 5:21
5. It's Illusion 4:36
6. Tarantino Theme 4:01
7. In The Dark 1:23
8. Kiss In The Dark 5:35
9. Paradox 5:17
10. The Traveler 5:07
Total playing time: 44:03 min.

Debut full-length album by the American Heavy/Power Metal band.
Fantastic Traditional Epic Heavy/Power Metal with slight Speed influences.
Power Metal is going to have its dairy requirements met no matter the era, in that there will always be some cheesy bands to exist. In the proud tradition of Manowar comes the Kansas City band Vanlade. Most of the members may have only reached drinking age a few months ago, but they wear their influences with pride, and "Iron Age" is their first chance to get noticed by the world at large.
The first thing about "Iron Age" that grabs your attention is the cover art, which should tell you exactly what you’re getting yourself into with Vanlade: Power Metal with the cheese factor turned up high.  Imagine the love child of Helloween, Manowar and Iron Maiden, and that is what your expectations should be for Vanlade. Kansas following the old flairs of the 80s, inspired by the hooks of Manowar, Wizard, Iron Maiden and Helstar while resembling newer acts as Skelator, has been forging their hardened plate with fire and thunder while slaying dragons and attempting to have a life by the sword by issuing their debut "Iron Age". Though pretty much reprising the same old ways of the bands mentioned plus more, without any type of original edge or something to brag about or to be called their own, they will power to protect true Metal!
Yes, Vanlade has some talent, and certainly, vocalist Brett Scott has some range, to the point of going absurdly high pitched levels. Anyway, more or less "Iron Age" sounded similar to a semi home recording. Vanlade has youth and energy on their side, and even if you can’t tell it on "Iron Age", there is potential. Vocals with significant range is a good start, and in time, the rest of the music will come around, and much of that can only be helped by improved production values.  Vanlade announced their arrival with "Iron Age", but it is up to them if they wish to take the steps necessary to stay in the spotlight.
Epic Heavy Metal for fans of sword and sorcery motifs and the music of Manowar, Skeletor, Domine and Helstar!!
CD includes OBI.
StormSpell Records/Slaney Records, 2010 (SSR-DL90 / Slaney 014). Made in USA. Pressed in Japan. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 00:52 
2. Iron Age 06:01 
3. Evil's Bane 05:17 
4. Blood Eagle 05:29 
5. Hypernova 06:02 
6. Wings of Fire 06:00 
7. Bound By Fate (The Rising Dragon)  05:24 
8. Life By the Blade 10:14
Total playing time: 45:19 min.


http://slaneyrecords.bandcamp.com

The debut mini-album by Latvian Folk Metal band.
Although each of the band’s members has their own musical background and experience, “Fire Of The North” is the first their work that represents vision of the genre, combining heavy music with an old Pagan atmosphere.
The album was inspired by such bands as: Amon Amarth, Fintroll (music) and Skyforger (lyrics). The main theme of the album is the culture of the people of North and North-East Europe.
"Fire Of The North" deviates from the accentuated Epic Folk Metal, bringing to the genre rigidity, straightness and Nordic severity. Hunting, ale, blood and war - this is the atmosphere that accompanies the album from beginning to end, that must please fans of evil and truly Pagan Metal!!
Metal Scrap Records, 2015 (MSR103/MCD). 
 

Tracklist:
1. Wild Hunt 03:31
2. As Men Poured Ale 03:40
3. Sacrifice for the Old Gods 03:48
4. Blood for Blood 03:41
5. Fires of the North 03:29
6. Through a White Wasteland 03:17
Total playing time: 21:39 min.
 

The first re-release of the first mini-album by cult Greek Black Metal band.
One of the creators of the Black Metal cult, together with Samael, Necromantia, Rotting Christ, Blasphemy and Mayhem, Varathron considered as one of the forefathers of the genre.
The powerful atmosphere and feelings associated with the culture of the ancients, long forgotten myths and forbidden magic rituals are occupied the whole album. Produced by George Zacharopoulos (aka Morbid / Magus Wampyr Daoloth of Necromantia, ex-Rotting Christ), the album includes a cover on Mercyful Fate classic "Nuns Have No Fun".
"The Lament Of Gods" was initially released in 1999 and is by now a long time sold out. This long-waited reissue of the album includes the "Sarmutius Pegorus" demo from 1997, remastered by Achilleas Kalantzis (Varathron, Vio-Lence, Possessed), as well as completely new booklet and cover redesign made by RaDesign (Possessed, Malevolent Creation).
Exceptional, majestic Pure Hellenic Black Metal as only the 3 leading Greek bands can deliver: Rotting Christ, Necromantia and Varathron!
VIC Records and Music Publishing B.V., 1999/2022 (VIC222CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:

"The Lament Of Gods"
1. Fire Spell / Forbidden Lust 7:10
2. Warrior's Nightmare 4:46
3. The World Through Ancient Eyes 4:39
4. Beyond The Grave 4:54
5. Nuns Have No Fun (Mercyful Fate cover) 4:39
"Sarmutius Pegorus" Demo 1997
6. The Grim Palace 7:22
7. Spirit Of The Tomb 3:23
8. The Vision Of The Nameless Soul 6:31

Total playing time: 43:24 min.


https://vicrecords1.bandcamp.com/

The fourth re-release of the second full-length studio album by cult Greek Black Metal band.
Beginning in the early 1990s, a handful of musicians in Greece established one of the most distinctive and compelling regional sounds associated with the Second Wave of Black Metal. Rotting Christ laid the foundation for this particular sound, and other acts immediately followed suit, helping to define the Greek Black Metal sound and bring it to prominence within the international scene. Varathron is a legendary Occult Black Metal band from Greece since 1988, and is considered as one of the forefathers of the genre, next to Rotting Christ and Necromantia.
After releasing what is arguably the greatest Greek Black Metal album of all time, 1993’s “His Majesty At The Swamp,” Varathron recorded and released the superb follow-up, “Walpurgisnacht”, two years later. Since that time, the overwhelming brilliance of the former has often overshadowed the fact that “Walpurgisnacht” is a classic album in its own right. From the outset, with the opening track, “Tleilaxu (The Unborn Child)”, it is clear that “Walpurgisnacht” contains all the characteristic traits of Greek Black Metal. The riffs are sombre and melancholy, yet driven by a sense of mania, typically suddenly giving way to slower, majestic passages firmly set in the Hellenic tradition. Reminiscent of the early recordings of Monumentum, on “Walpurgisnacht” Varathron skilfully weave into the fabric of the album a slightly Gothic influence producing an unearthly effect in which transient, morose interludes and subtle keyboard flourishes accentuate the album’s mystical feel.
In many respects, “Walpurgisnacht” displays a maturation of the band in terms of composition and production. The writing and performance is every bit as passionate as Varathron’s earlier recordings, but the album’s broader scope reflects the band’s increased ambition. The songwriting here is versatile, displaying the nuanced complexity characteristic of all of Varathron’s work. Few albums convey a sound so deeply evocative; the melancholy atmosphere Varathron achieves is virtually unmatched in Black Metal songwriting. Delicate and morose passages are set amid contrasting incendiary riffs, working together to impart the magisterial grandeur of evil and the conjuration of malefic power.
As with “His Majesty At The Swamp”, Necromantia’s Magus Wampyr Daoloth (George Zacharopoulos) produced and engineered this album, but compared with Varathron’s earlier recordings, “Walpurgisnacht” sounds richer and fuller. The production on this recording is cleaner, permitting the listener to apprehend the immense spectrum of sound presented in the songs.
The lyrics of “Walpurgisnacht” are steeped in poetry, vividly evoking an alternate reality and enriching the multidimensional nature of the music. To serve that poetic end, Varathron utilized a verse from 1920 by American poet, E.A. Robinson, for the track “The Dark Hills” and enlisted the assistance of Chuck Keller, one of the greatest lyricists in Underground Metal, to provide the lyrics for “Birthrise of the Graven Image”.
The artwork, too, is unique and appropriate; the pagan imagery of the cover painting is the perfect visual accompaniment to the music and subject within.
When creating this album, Varathron paid attention to every detail, and the profound confluence of every element makes “Walpurgisnacht” not only one of Varathron’s most important works, but establishes this recording as one of the greatest works of an era.
The album features guest lead guitar by Sotiris Vayenas (Septic Flesh).
The re-release includes two bonus tracks.
VIC Records and Music Publishing B.V., 1995/2019/2022 (VIC260CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Tleilaxu (The Unborn Child) 5:59
2. Cassiopeia's Ode 8:00
3. The Dark Hills 3:57
4. Mestigoth 4:48
5. Birthrise Of The Graven Image 5:18
6. Redeunt Sturnia Regna 1:36
7. Under The Sign Of Horus 6:38
8. Somewhere Beyond Seas 4:55
9. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi 1:12
Bonus Tracks:
10. Deep Beneath An Ancient Dominion 4:50
11. Birthrise Of The Graven Image (Live) 5:19
Total playing time: 52:32 min.


https://varathron.bandcamp.com/
https://vicrecords1.bandcamp.com/

Debut full-length album by Italian Sludge Metal band.  
Doom, Stoner Rock, Progressive Rock and Metal you can hear in this great work from the band.
Over 40 minutes of extreme sonorities, built on a Sludge Metal texture. The album is a first part of a concept about the mutation of mankind and the world has been known.  It is a first step of a history made of mysticism and esoteric which will continue in the next opus already in progress. The work features  as sound engineer the  legendary  Billy Anderson, known for his great works with Neurosis, Melvins, EyeHateGod and many others, which gave to the sound its unique and epic touch.
Argonauta Records, 2012 (REX01)


Tracklist:
1.The Arrival Of Maelstrom 02:51
2.Horror In The Sky 05:23
3.Carved In Stone 04:16
4.Centauro D'abisso 04:01
5.Cataclysm And Mutation 03:03
6.Soul To Devour 04:11
7.The Threatening Horizon 04:28
8.Odyssey 03:02
9.Heralding The Resurrection 05:04
10.Shapes Of Beauty 06:33
Total playing time: 42:52

Second full-length album by the Chilean Thrash/Speed Metal band.
The band is influenced by such Thrash Metal bands as: Slayer, Dark Angel, Exodus, as well as classic Metal bands such as: Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate and Manowar.
"Hell Only Knows" is a good for fans of Speed Metal!
Mexican re-edition. CD includes bonus video.
American Line Productions, 2007/2008 (La-100)


Track List:
1.Hellish Clown 01:05
2.Hell Only Knows 03:18
3.Inner Fury 03:19
4.Soul of Heroes 04:21
5.Unbreakable 02:05
6.Bloodline 05:00
7.Pounding Hearts 03:55
8.Evilution (The New Step) 04:17
9.Mansion En Llamas 03:28
10.Maxima Entropia 07 05:07
11.Monsenor 05:56

3rd full-length album from Chilean Heavy/Speed Metal heroes.
'Machine Hell' is for pure-hearted metal maniacs only, who want to jump over genre fences during an album. Speed and heavy metal combined, sometimes separated to speed metal and heavy metal songs.
Feature guest appearances of Metal Mike Chlasciak (Halford, Testament) on guitar and Veronica Freeman (Benedictum) on vocals.
Comes with a 12-page booklet (Artwork by Mattias NOREN) and includes bonus-video for "The Gods Give No Reply".
100% Musthave for all true metalheads, especially for fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, early Manowar and Mercyful Fate!!
Inferno Records, 2010 (IR008CD)


Tracklist:
1.Machine Hell 04:23
2.8.8 02:35
3.The Gods Give No Reply 03:38
4.Fiend 05:23
5.X-Terminate 03:47
6.Hawker Hunter 05:12
7.Reminiscense 05:02
8.Combustible en la Sangre 03:26
9.Pu?ado de Almas 03:53
10.El Ultimo Grito en el Infierno 05:11
11.Caleuche 11:15
Total playing time: 53:45

Newer released before 2nd album 1988 by Greek Heavy Metal band.
Very powerful compositions, imaginative leads and memorable lines. If you can imagine a more melodic Crimson Glory or a heavier Stryper you can have a very good idea of what Vavel is about.
Recommended for fans of Adramelch.
Unisound Records, 2003 (8803007)


Tracklist:
1.Just For Rock 03:17
2.Confusion 03:17
3.Let Me Try 04:23
4.Christmas Time 05:11
5.The Second Death 04:00
6.Let Me Try 03:50
7.United 05:08
8.Lies In Your Eyes 02:45
Total playing time: 31:51


Samples: http://www.lastfm

Re-release of debut full-length album by Greek Heavy Metal band.
Recommended for fans of Adramelch.
Unisound Records, 1986/2002 (8803006)


Tracklist:
1.Vavel 05:55
2.Follow Your Mind 03:27
3.Fight With Metal 03:31
4.Remember 05:12
5.Atomic Energy 04:16
6.Stand Up 02:47
7.Another Chance 07:41
8.Bach's Toccata by Vavel 04:35
Total playing time: 37:24


Samples: http://www.lastfm

The debut mini-album by Japanese Heavy Metal band.
Melodic and powerful Heavy Metal for all fans of genre!
Riding Rock Records, 2011 (RRR-001). Made in Japan. First press. Comes with OBI.


Tracklist:
1. Destination of Force 0:58
2. Nowhere to Hide 4:15
3. Dead to the World 4:16
4. Call My Name 5:34
5. Witch 9:16
6. Burning Blood 5:42
Total playing time: 30:03 min.