МУЗИКА

Second part of the third live album by the legendary russian Heavy Metal band.
Similar to Iron Maiden, Aria always makes interesting live shows, especially for recording live albums. And this album is no exception.
Recorded at Luzhniki DC, Moscow, November 18, 2003, this is Masthave for every Metal maniac!
Also was released a double DVD with a similar program.
Moroz Records/Drive, 2004 (MR 04722 CD). Made in Russia.

Tracklist:
1. Палач 8:25
2. Бой Продолжается 6:11
3. Там Высоко 5:22
4. Штиль 6:19
5. Герой Асфальта 5:17
6. Осколок Льда 8:36
7. Баллада О Древнерусском Воине 8:58
8. Небо Тебя Найдёт 5:39
9. Улица Роз 9:12
Total playing time: 63:59

The fourth full-length album by the russian Folk Metal band.
It was released on October 31, 2007 through Sound Age Production and later was re-released through Napalm Records. “Ot Serdtsa K Nebu” displays Arkona’s trademark sound with a few new additions and surprises. Instrumentally, this album doesn’t differ too much from “Vo Slavo Velikim!”. Although it does have a more Progressive approach; all the trademark elements are still there. This album finds Akrona in a darker realm, which in previous albums they've only but stepped into. In places they seemed to have borrowed ideas from Doom Metal, while keeping the Pagan overtones set. Masha’s performance is nothing short of astounding. Her range is uncontested not only in Pagan Metal, but Metal alone and her aggressive side makes Angela Gossow look like Ashley Simpson. She would be unmistakable among ten thousand voices. She sings beautifully, vividly, and with unfaltering passion. She can sing soothing passages in Russian, which are just gorgeous. But she can also be ravenous with her harsh vocals where she can barely be recognized as the same person, or as being a woman.
Arkona are a truly remarkable band with character and insight. This album was difficult to digest at first, for all it eccentricities. But after you break it in, it's a great journey into dark Pagan realms. Another high quality album from Arkona!!
Sound Age Productions, 2007 (SAPCD 150). First press


Tracklist:
1. Покровы Небесного Старца 07:34
2. Гой, Купала!!! 03:42
3. От Сердца к Небу 05:06
4. Ой, Печаль-Тоска 05:33
5. Гутсулка 02:44
6. Стрела 06:16
7. Над пропастью лет 06:40
8. Славься, Русь! 04:00
9. Цигулар 03:45
10. Сва 06:31
11. Катится Коло 10:16
Total playing time: 01:02:07 min.

Re-release of classic debut album 2004 from one of the most important russian Folk Pagan Metal band.
This album has great melodies and great atmosphere, and besides that are the musicians pretty good, knowing their instruments entirely and knowing how to put up some creativity so you want get hit by boredom. And on top are the vocals top notch once again. Every folk metal fan should check out this album, it's really good!
Sound Age Productions, 2004 (SAPCD 027)


Tracklist:
1.Kolyada 06:55
2.Maslenitsa 02:51
3.K Domu Svaroga (To the House of Svarog) 05:21
4.Chernye Vorony (Black Ravens) 04:16
5.Vozrozhdenie (Revival) 06:05
6.Rus 06:34
7.Brate Slavyane (Brothers Slavs) 04:53
8.Solntsevorot (Solstice) 03:36
9.Pod Mechami... (Under the Swords) 05:12
10.Po Zverinym Tropam... (On the Animals' Paths) 03:37
11.Zalozhnyy (Pledged) 04:16
12.Zov Predkov (Call of Ancestors) 05:01
Total playing time: 58:37 min.

Орфей, 1992 (СБ - 010). Made in Russia. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.

 
Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Делай Как Я
2. Ерунда
3. Ночь Разлуки
4. Чукча

Side B:
5. Будь Мужчиной
6. Высокая Энергия
7. Девочка В Красном
8. Кайф

Eleventh full-length album by russian Parody Humor Cover Metal band.
CD-Maximum, 2007 (CDM 0107-2665).Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Не думай о секундах свысока
2. Ain't Nobodies Business
3. Бу-Ра-То!
4. Аист на крыше
5. Владивосток 2006
6. Хэви нагила
7. Остров невезения
8. Boys
9. Москва
10. Я пью до дна!
11. Течет Волга
12. Этот поезд в огне! (Полковник Васин)
13. Х..., говно и муравей
Bonus Track:
14. Хлопай ресницами

The third full-length studio album by legendary Ukrainian Folk/Reggae/Punk band.
RG Music, 1994/2001 (RGCD-243). Made in Ukraine. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM. Autographed by bandmembers!


Tracklist:
1. Було не любити 4:32
2. 117 стаття 5:06
3. Файне місто Тернопіль 4:35
4. Жовті стрічки 5:43
5. "Карпати" програли футбол 5:25
6. Весілля 6:25
7. Боже не дай 4:18
8. На долині туман шейк 4:07
Total playing time: 40:14 min.

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The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Ukrainian Folk/Reggae/Punk band.
Караван CD, 1996/1999 (KCD 103). Made in Ukraine. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX. CD autographed by bandmembers!


Tracklist:
1. Інтродукція 1:47
2. Я вернувся домів 4:05
3. Ми ходили, дили, дили 6:52
4. Лібідо 3:34
5. Соломія 3:12
6. Бидло 2:54
7. Чому моя мама не любить мене 5:42
8. Халі галі 3:38
9. Клофелін 4:22
10. Дівчина з Коломиї 4:24
11. Емігрант сонг 3:43
Total playing time: 44:15 min.

The debut full-length album by Russian Symphonic Black/Death Metal band.
The Russian extreme underground scene has lots of potential. It has produced many talented and great names over the years, and it's kind of unfortunate that many of them never seem to have success outside of the Russian borders due to the labels' relatively limited promotional resources. Gul Taosa, formed in 2009, is one of those many Russian acts that undoubtedly would do really well everywhere, if people could just find them.
The band plays a flawless combination of Death Metal and Symphonic Black Metal, somewhat similar to Dimmu Borgir, but with death growls and the main emphasis being on more Death Metal riffs, blast beats and stuff. It's a safe recipe that they have for their Black/Death Metal bombardment and when done well, it definitely works.
The first thing to mention about the album is a professional team-work of the musicians and precisely balanced sound of all instruments. The album is full of expectation of the approaching apocalypse, chaos and destruction. It is literally painted crimson colors of infernal evil. Tenebrous, aggressive yet graceful music of the band is a good example of how brutal material can at the same time be beautiful! The album plunges listeners into the atmosphere of horrors bred by the humankind itself that have survived to the present days. Insane surrealist world created by the band seems to resemble the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch.
Upcoming Armageddon, demonic darkness of medieval myths and different deformities of a sick human mind - these are the themes forming the basis of the lyrical content of “Агония Солнца“ (The Agony Of The Sun).
This Russian Metal patrol has managed to create a pretty dark and oppressive aura around their songs, thanks to the effective use of keyboards and overall ability to paint the horizon in all kinds of powerful shades of Black. This is meant to surround your miserable being, like it or not. On "The Agony Of The Sun", Gul Taosa sounds "big" with this pompous atmosphere, and they probably also tend to appeal to a lot of people equally both in the Black and Death Metal camps. There's nothing in their sound that would push you away from them like some vicious Ebola virus. So, give them a chance and a listen!!
More Hate Productions, 2015 (MHP 15-150). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Семь 04:39 
2. Опиум 03:46 
3. Дитя Луны 05:16 
4. Агония Солнца 01:28 
5. Глаз хищника 04:12 
6. Дикая охота 03:34 
7. Возрождение жизни 04:05 
8. Нигилизм 05:51 
9. Гул Таоса 05:58
Total playing time: 38:49

20 minutes long single from international (Russia/Switzerland/Denmark) Slavonic Pagan Folk Metal band.
Album has that hypnotic Burzum’s style of long meandering Blackened Metal.
Sound Age Productions, 2011 (SAPCD 207). Used (cover/disc): NM/EX-.


Tracklist:
1.Опричник 20:00
Total playing time: 20:00

AvaRIA is the project of two main musicians by the legendary russian Heavy Metal band Aria.
This album is a remake of Aria songs in acoustic performance, with vocals of Dubinin.
Also the album includes two songs written in earlier years by Vitaly Dubinin, but not accepted by Aria.
A Musthave for every Aria fan!!
Moroz Records/Kapriz, 1997 (MR 97240 MC). Made in Ukraine.

Tracklist:
1. Что Вы Сделали С Вашей Мечтой? 
2. Улица Роз 
3. Ужас И Страх 
4. Дай Жару! 
5. Раб Страха 
6. Искушение 
7. Такая Вот Печаль... 
8. Баллада О Древнерусском Воине 
9. Уходи И Не Возвращайся! 
10. Зомби

The debut full-length studio album by russian Black Metal band.
"V Petle" ("In The Noose") offers four tracks rich in passages of not only Black Metal, but Folk, Post-Rock, Avant-garde and Ambient as well. Stylistically, while not presenting a total combination or fusion of the genres, the band offers a cavalcade of segments and passages that flow together intravenously. 
The mix is never overbearing with however many instruments are playing at a time, and everything sounds great. The riffing guitars range from the Post-Metal/Atmospheric sound as if they’re soaring through the heavens to the bleak tremolo riffing all to common in Black Metal. The bass is surprisingly thick and audible for Black Metal. Every instrument has the right amount of echo to it, adding even more to the Atmospheric presence it graces the listener with. 
Zatemno have delivered an exemplary debut album, rich in a variety of style and atmosphere. Even if Black Metal isn’t in your library of taste, the album is worth visiting for its sections of experimentation alone.
Aesthetic Death, 2019 (ADCD 057). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Вступление 07:05
2. Лишь только ветер 08:39
3. В петле 08:35
4. Копотью солнца 11:44
Total playing time: 36:05 min.


Samples: https://deathknellprod.bandcamp.com​​​​​​

The debut full-length studio album by ruzzian Slavonic Pagan Folk Metal band.
A remarkably good combination of perky Folk melodies, unequaled and unique vocals, skillfully party lead guitar and accordion.
Line-up features ex-members of Butterfly Temple, Nevid’, Nautilus Pompilius, Akvarium and more.
CD includes 24-page booklet.
Sound Age Productions, 2008 (SAPCD 168). Made in ruzzia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Гой, Олень! (Goy, Deer!) 03:15
2. Камышовая Тропа (Reed Trail) 04:30
3. Ярило (Yarylo) 05:21
4. Кудель Белоснежного Льна (Tow of Snow-white Flax) 04:51
5. Пастушок (Swain) 02:44
6. Милый (Darling) 03:34
7. Снега Белые Крыла (Snow White Wing) 04:44
8. Речка к Реченьке (River to Rivulet) 03:00
9. Там, Где Солнце Отправляется в Путь… (Where the sun hits the road ...) 02:30
10. Ти ж мене пiдманула (Thou hast deceived me) 04:49
Total playing time: 39:20 min.​​​​​​

The second full-length studio album by russian Slavonic Pagan Folk Metal band.
With only their second album, the band already shows that they have a really strong experience and capacity to play good music. Don't expect anything dark here, "The Cuckoo's Children" is just a jovial Folk Metal album which uses Russian traditional music to create addictive super positive music.
It's not so hard to describe Kalevala. Just take an accordion and the Polka influences of Finntroll add a female singer, play good festive Metal and voila! You'll really like the accordion and the positive spirit featured on each song!
"The Cuckoo's Children" is perfectly recorded and the sound is loud and powerful. The voice of Kseniya is a bit particular being a bit Pop, but it just fits perfectly to the music and add a cool atmosphere to the songs. The album is perfectly played - the band is really proffessional. And even if it's Folk Metal - you'll listen a good and heavy solo-guitar riffs, this is real Metal!
"The Cuckoo's Children" is an excellent album of catchy fun and festive Folk Metal. If you want to have a beer or let's say a good vodka with your mates, listening to perfect music to party, this album is a must! Kalevala is an excellent discovery and let's hope that they will be exported all across the world or Folk Metal fans will miss something!!
Metalism Records, 2009 (MR 041-09). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Калевала / Kalevala 04:27
2. Кукушкины дети / The Cuckoo's Children 03:27
3. Горсти талого снега / Handfuls of Thawed Snow 04:08
4. Плакали вербы / Pussy Willows Cried 06:04
5. Купальская ночь / Kupala’s Night 04:48
6. У разбитого корыта / By the Broken Bathtub of the Solitary Porch 04:20
7. Медуницы пряной белый костёр / Heady Lungwort's White Fire 04:22
8. Ветер в спину / The Wind at the Back 05:23
9. Первый последний закат / The First Last Sunset 04:37
10. Про жеребца (Яйца) / About the Stud (The Balls) 05:16
Total playing time: 46:54 min.

https://metalism.bandcamp.com/

The second full-length studio album by russian Pagan/Folk band.
Kalendar became very versatile. There are songs in English and russian. There is a male and female vocals. Folk Rock songs interspersed with authentic russian Folk songs. The album is dedicated to the traditional faith of the ancient Slavs.
Perechrestok Records, 2008. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Северный путь / Northern Way
2. Ветер / Wind
3. Да ты утушка (народная) / You're Utushka (Folk)
4. Bond / Between Us
5. Дерево / Tree
6. Жарница (народная) / Zharnitsa (Folk)
7. Заклинание / Spell
8. Сумерки ноября (За грань) / November’ Twilight (Over The Edge)
9. Вир-вир колодезь (народная) / Vir-vir Well (Folk)
10. On The Edge
11. Во поле, поле конюшок (народная) / In The Field, The Field Konyushok (Folk)
12. Беллетайн - ночь костров / Beltayn - Night Of Fire
13. Кормчий (Bonus Track) / Helmsman (Bonus Track)
Total playing time: 45:12 min.

The third full-length studio album by russian Pagan/Folk band.
A combination of modern author Rock and Folk Rock music with Folk songs and Folk elements of European classical music. The extensive use of acoustic, including people, tools, and style of Folk music, polyphonic vocal arrangements created under the guidance of distinguished russian choirmaster Alexander Saltykov.
Perechrestok Records, 2010 (PR 30 CD). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Печаль/Sadness
2. Ой, далеко/Oh, Far Away
3. Река/River
4. Орешенье/Oreshenye
5. Баллада/Ballade
6. Где-то далеко/Somewhere Far Away
7. Самайн/Samain
8. Гранью миров/By world’s grain 
9. Драконы/Dragons
10. Сокол/Falcon
Total playing time: 51:37 min.

The second official re-release on vinyl of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Soviet New Wave/Post-Punk Rock band.
The album was recorded together with musicians from the Aquarium band, and released on reels in 1982. At that time, Kino consisted of only two members: Viktor Tsoi and Alexey Rybin; the musicians were not yet widely known and the opportunity to record the material accumulated over three years was obtained thanks to the assistance of Boris Grebenshchikov. The album was mixed underground - in the House of Pioneers, where Andrey Tropillo set up a semi-legal recording studio "AnTrop".
"Forty Five" was one of the first Rock albums in the Soviet Union to use a drum machine instead of a real drum-kit. In addition to acoustic, electric and bass guitars, flute, cello, and bells were actively used to create the required sound.
It's the only studio work in the band's discography in which Alexey Rybin took part, since due to ideological differences with Viktor Tsoi, he soon left Kino, and the two musicians never met again on purpose - they only crossed paths a couple of times at mixed concerts ("solyankas"), but never spoke to each other.
Unlike the other albums of the band, "Forty Five" was not released on vinyl until 2012. During the recording, a significant technical error was made, which did not allow the material to be reissued in the gramophone record format in the future, and until 1994 it existed only on the reel. In the mid-1990s, the Moroz Records produced several reissues in digital form on CD. In 2012, the album was first released on vinyl by Moroz Records, with digital remastering in a limited edition of 1,000 copies.
Many of the songs on the album gained great popularity, were included in numerous compilations, and became part of the band's concert repertoire until its breakup in 1990.
There are two fundamental differences between this release and previous versions of the album: the album is released for the first time at the correct speed (on all previous editions it was considerably overstated), and also for the first time an original collage was used for the design. You will learn about all the other nuances from the booklet, included in this release, and also in the accompanying video review.
Restored from the original master tapes, Limited Edition Premium Quality Heavyweight 200-gram Audiophile Pressing Black Vinyl in gatefold cover includes 12-page 12"x12" full-colour booklet.
Maschina Records. 1982/2012/2024 (MKK821LP). Made in Estonia.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Время есть, а денег нет 4:12
2. Просто хочешь ты знать 3:34
3. Алюминиевые огурцы 3:08
4. Солнечные дни 3:30
5. Бездельник №1 3:13
6. Бездельник №2 3:16

Side B
1. Электричка 2:38
2. Восьмиклассница 2:51
3. Мои друзья 4:30
4. Ситар играл 1:37
5. Дерево 1:51
6. Когда-то ты был битником 3:53
7. На кухне 3:16

Total playing time: approx. 43 min.

The second Single by legendary Soviet New Wave/Post-Punk Rock band.
Originally, the acoustic track was recorded by Viktor Tsoi in 1990. In 2012, it was mixed with accompaniment by original line-up.
22 years after the tragic death of Victor Tsoi, this edition is the first in a series of reissues of the band. Side A of the Single contains 2012 version of the song, with special vinyl mastering. Side B contains the original acoustic version of the song, recorded by Viktor Tsoi in 1990 and carefully restored from the original audio cassette for the first time.
Release prepared with the direct participation of the son of the Victor Tsoi, Alexander Tsoi, as well as an all-time guitarist of the band, Yuri Kasparyan.
Maschina Records, 1990/2012/2018 (MASHLP-006). 45 RPM. Made in ruzzia. Pressed in Estonia. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Атаман (2012 version)

Side B
1. Атаман (1990 version)

Completely restored and delicately remastered re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary Soviet New Wave/Post-Punk Rock band.
Released only a year before the Victor Tsoi's tragic death, "Zvezda Po Imeni Solnce" was the last album to come out in the singer's lifetime. Recorded in 1989, “Звезда По Имени Солнце” is one of the best albums in band's discography. The lyrics of the album notable for its mostly personal struggle-oriented lyrics and thoughtful, sad, lonely or sometimes sinister atmosphere.
The album went on sale in the summer of 1989. The recording was distributed on compact cassettes. The first official release of the album appeared in 1993, released by Moroz Records. But the quality of the sound was spoiled.
For the first time in the past 30 years, the Original Master Tape has been used for the production of this re-release, including every second restoration of the phonogram. The original band members Yuri Kasparyan and Igor Tikhomirov, as well as Victor Tsoi's son, Alexender, for the first time were also involved in the production and approval process.
Referring label and band members, this is the original sound of the album, which was planned from the start!
Re-edition contains a 12-page booklet with extensive liner notes and over 50 rare/unpublished photos.
Maschina Records, 1989/2003/2019 (MKK891LP). Made in Russia. Pressed in Estonia.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Песня без слов 5:06
2. Звезда по имени Солнце 3:46
3. Невесёлая песня 4:18
4. Сказка 6:03

Side B
1. Место для шага вперёд 3:41
2. Пачка сигарет 4:28
3. Стук 3:50
4. Печаль 5:32
5. Апрель 4:40

Completely restored and delicately remastered re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by legendary Soviet New Wave/Post-Punk Rock band.
Released only a year before the Victor Tsoi's tragic death, "Zvezda Po Imeni Solnce" was the last album to come out in the singer's lifetime. Recorded in 1989, “Звезда По Имени Солнце” is one of the best albums in band's discography. The lyrics of the album notable for its mostly personal struggle-oriented lyrics and thoughtful, sad, lonely or sometimes sinister atmosphere.
The album went on sale in the summer of 1989. The recording was distributed on compact cassettes. The first official release of the album appeared in 1993, released by Moroz Records. But the quality of the sound was spoiled.
For the first time in the past 30 years, the Original Master Tape has been used for the production of this re-release, including every second restoration of the phonogram. The original band members Yuri Kasparyan and Igor Tikhomirov, as well as Victor Tsoi's son, Alexender, for the first time were involved in the production and approval process.
Referring label and band members, this is the original sound of the album, which was planned from the start!
Limited Extended Edition on three CDs includes remastered version of the album on Mash Heavy Gold CD, non-album single "Вопрос / The Question", recording of a Kino concert performance at the Leningrad Sports and Concert Complex in November 1989 with the presentation of the "Star Called The Sun" program, as well as archival draft mixing of the album. Edition made in the form of two separate plastic boxes, equipped with a separate 48-page booklet (with extensive liner notes and rare/unpublished photos), and packed in a hard external slipcase.
Maschina Records, 1989/2003/2019 (MKK891CD). Made in ruzzia.


Tracklist:

CD 1 “Звезда По Имени Солнце” /Album/
1. Песня без слов 5:11
2. Звезда по имени Солнце 3:50
3. Невесёлая песня 4:22
4. Сказка 6:03
5. Место для шага вперёд 3:45
6. Пачка сигарет 4:32
7. Стук 3:54
8. Печаль 5:36
9. Апрель 4:40

CD 2 “Вопрос” /Single/
1. Вопрос (Оригинальная Версия) 3:57
2. Место Для Шага Вперёд (Альтернативная Версия) 4:39
“Live 1989: Концерт в СКК (28.11.1989, г. Ленинград)” /Live/
3. Песня Без Слов 4:02
4. Звезда По Имени Солнце 3:04
5. Невесёлая Песня 4:32
6. Закрой За Мной Дверь, Я Ухожу 3:22
7. Последний Герой 2:58
8. Пачка Сигарет 4:19
9. Мама, Мы Все Тяжело Больны 3:23
10. Бошетунмай 4:01
11. Мы Ждём Перемен 5:21
12. Спокойная Ночь 6:32
13. Стук 3:35
14. Группа Крови 4:08

CD 3 “Черновик” /Demo/
01. Песня Без Слов 3:44
02. Невеселая Песня 5:44
03. Сказка 6:04
04. Место Для Шага Вперёд 4:16
05. Пачка Сигарет 4:23
06. Стук 4:37
07. Печаль 5:34
08. Вопрос 3:30
09. Песня Без Слов (Вариант 2) 2:50

Completely restored and delicately remastered re-release of the eighth and final full-length studio album by legendary Soviet New Wave/Post-Punk Rock band.
Also known as “The Black Album”, “Kino” is one of the best albums in band's discography, that was completely recorded and mixed only after Viktor Tsoi tragic death, using the demo recorded by Tsoi and Kasparyan on vacations in Latvia, at summer 1990, and originally released in January 12, 1991.
For the first time in the past 30 years, the Original Analog Tape has been used for the production of this re-release, including every second restoration of the phonogram. The original band members Yuri Kasparyan and Igor Tikhomirov, as well as Victor Tsoi's son, Alexender, for the first time were also involved in the production and approval process.
Black Vinyl in Gatefold cover includes a large 12-page booklet with archival photos and articles.
Maschina Records, 1991/2021 (MKK901LP). Made in ruzzia. Pressed in Estonia.


Tracklist:

LP
Side 1
1. Кончится Лето
2. Красно-Желтые Дни
3. Нам С Тобой
4. Звезда
Side 2
1. Кукушка
2. Когда Твоя Девушка Больна
3. Муравейник
4. Следи За Собой