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Third full-length album by Atmospheric Dark Death Metal band from Greece, feat. ex-members of Depression, Septicflesh, Thou Art Lord, Varathron and Rotting Christ.
Eerie and Dark type of Atmospheric Death Metal.
Recommended for all fans of Septic Flesh.
Black Lotus Records, 2002 (BLR/CD045)


Tracklist:
1.Deus Diablos Inversus 04:55
2.Battle of the Serpents Within 03:58
3.Requiem For a Caged Lust 04:47
4.Selenes and Endymions Son 01:50
5.Ascending Path: A Star Child is Born 05:11
6.Aphorism 04:21
7.Monolith: Test Teach Transform 05:45
8.Once Upon a Time? 02:04
9.The Seven Gifts of Sin 03:42
10.Doberman 04:23
11.Incects 04:03
12.Avatar of the Age of Horus 03:28
13.Argenteum Astrum 05:36
Total playing time: 54:03

The first live album by Italian Avant-garde Gothic Black Metal band.
“Piove Sangue” is a very special album, that celebrates the twenty-year anniversary of the Italian Extreme Metal pioneers, twenty years since the release of their first demo tape "An Abode For Spirit And Flesh" in 1998.
It was recorded live at Banská Bystrica (Slovakia), on the last date of the Total Metal Over Europe Tour, Pt. 2, which the band held with legendary German Thrashers Necronomicon, whose vocalist, Volker "Freddy" Fredrich, appeared on stage with Hortus Animae for a raging version of Slayer’s “Raining Blood” (from which the album also takes its title, in Italian).
This live highlights a tight band in great musical shape; it is an excellent overview of the band's history, and what you can expect when you see them live.
A must for fans of Enslaved, early Opeth, Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, as well as for all the fans of finest Extreme Metal!!
LP comes with download card for the full album + bonus track "Aqualung".
BlackHeavens Music/Aesthetic Death/Azermedoth Records/Metal Scrap Records Inc./M.A.S.D. Records, 2018 (BHM003 / ADCD046 / AZH-CD/LP-159 / MSR140/GLP / #MRCD002). Made in Poland. First press. Strictly limited to 200 copies Gatefold 140 g Vinyl.


Tracklist:

Side 1:
01. Furious Winds / Locusts 04:25
02. Chamber of Endless Nightmares 06:31
03. Doomsday 07:57

Side 2:
04. Medley 09:40
I - In Adoration of the Weeping Skies
II - Cruciatus Tacitus
III - Souls of the Cold Wind
05. There's No Sanctuary 06:36
06. Raining Blood (feat. Freddy of Necronomicon) 04:41



 

The second single by the Italian Symphonic Gothic Doom/Black Metal band.
Hortus Animae are back with a new Maxi Single, that includes three various versions of the new song "There’s No Sanctuary", one of which features the Norwegian Queen of Gothic Rock/Metal Liv Kristine!
CD also includes four cover songs from the Kings of Norwegian Black Metal: Immortal, Burzum, Emperor, and Mayhem!!
In total, more than 40 minutes of new dark music. The soundtrack to old grudges resurfacing.
This is the first release featuring the new logo made by Christophe Szpajdel, the Lord of Logos (Moonspell, Emperor, Borknagar, Dimmu Borgir, Nunslaughter, etc.).
A must have for fans of the finest Extreme Metal!!
BlackHeaven Music/Azermedoth Records, 2016 (AZH-CD-233 / BHM001). Made in Mexico.


Tracklist:
1. There´s No Sanctuary (with Liv Kristine)
2. Blashyrkh (Mighty Ravendark) (Immortal Cover)
3. Dunkelheit (Burzum Cover)
4. Inno A Satana (Emperor Cover)
5. Pure Fucking Armageddon (Mayhem Cover)
6. There´s No Sanctuary (Martyr's way mix)
7. There´s No Sanctuary (with Liv Kristine / edit)
Total playing time: 42:58

The fourth full-length album by Italian Progressive Black Metal band.
Compared to the Symphonic Black Metal of the early years, Hortus Animae have moved towards a melodic Avant-garde Death-Black Metal, which incorporates elements of Dark, Progressive and Electronica.
In Hortus Animae’s music always crossed different styles, and the new album is no exception. Here we have classic Black Metal, Gothic and even Prog! The musicians always gravitated around Progressive Rock, but this tendency is more visible on this new album. That said, the music does not become too eclectic and marginal. All together, it sounds very harmonic, nothing gets out. This is clearly a band that is completely unafraid to follow their instincts, and that factor grants the whole record an authenticity that is too often lacking in albums by bands that want to do everything by the book.
Vocals are equally changeable but everything works fluidly and all the pieces get together admirably. Neo-classical piano runs add ghostly atmosphere and it’s near impossible to guess what sort of lunacy is going to unveil itself next from this melting pot of an album.
The songwriting on show keeps the listener on their toes. Conceptually more interesting and stylistically more intriguing than in the past. 
This is Secular Music worthy of praise and with so much going on the eccentric trip is a highly involving one.
This gripping album should pick your interest if you have the open mindedness to keep up with it!
Flicknife Records, 2014 (SHARPCD14064). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. God and His Disgusting Children 07:18 
2. Blood of the Earth / The Truth Against the World 07:43
3. Dystopian Apocalypse 06:29
4. At the End of Doomsday 11:23
5. The Poison of the Naga 08:43
6. Impromptu Op. II / Pain Relieved 03:58 
7. Chamber of Endless Nightmares 06:53
8. Aqualung (Jethro Tull cover) 06:20
Total playing time: 58:47

The fourth full-length album by Portuguese Black/Thrash Metal one-man band.
Formed in 1988 as a project by Jose Afonso (Decayed, Alastor, Thugnor, Nethermancy), this is the third CD under the name of Hoth.
To be honest, this isn't a very Black Metal album at all. This has more in common with Death and Thrash Metal, pounding riffs and solid hi speed drum work over a Melodic Death Metal styled vocal, throw in the occasional bit of keyboard work and a few great guitar solos.
It’s rare to hear a band playing Black/Thrash Metal of this caliber at such low speeds, but J.A. of Hoth utterly nails it. This solo artist plays the kind of intentionally anachronistic riffs you’d hear from some basement Black Metal bands from the mid ’90s, but with such conviction and boldness that it gets you up and moving right away. And J.A. knows how to shred a guitar solo apart. These are good old Rock 'n' Roll solos that rise like an infernal battle banner above Hoth’s Thrashy dissonance.
"The Black Goddess Return" isn’t reinventing the genre, but when it comes to Black/Thrash Metal, the old ways are always best. Draw your sword, raise the horns and bang your f***ing head!!
Iron, Blood & Death Corporation, 2015 (IBDC666037). Made in Mexico. Pressed in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Reaping Intro 01:44 
2. Angel Slayer 04:25 
3. Words of Old 05:38 
4. Real of Fire 04:30 
5. Upon the Sacred Hill 04:49 
6. The Hellrider 05:11 
7. Celebration of Bastet 04:09 
8. Shades of Black 04:40 
9. God of Wrath 07:36 
10. The Dragons Breath 03:20 
11. The Black Goddes 06:15 
12. Demons Enthral All Deceivers 08:31
Total playing time: 60:48

The fifth full-length studio album by Italian Post-Black Metal one-man-band.
Atmospheric Post-Black Metal for fans of Alcest!
Vacula Productions/Sphera Noctis Records, 2016 (VP 040/SNR CD-018). Made in Ukraine. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Sign 04:24
2. Evolve 04:32
3. Unknown 02:24
4. Stone 05:20
5. Goodbye 08:35
6. Sunburst 06:32
7. Soul 01:23
8. Dreaming 06:01
9. Rainbow 06:32
10. RightNow! 06:20
11. No-Regrets 06:46
12. Unknown Part II 01:30
13. Eternal 05:48
Total playing time: 66:09 min.


Samples: 
https://vaculaproductions.bandcamp.com
https://howlinginthefogofficial.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length album from Mexico's Thrash Metal maniacs!!
The first full attack of Human Head neuro-psycological Thrash Metal is a piece of some well-built Thrash Metal. Although the thick production is at times almost in danger of choking individual instruments, it cannot be denied that the general feel benefits from this sound wall.
Recommended for all Thrash Metal fans!
Omeyocan Productions/Witchhunt Records, 2010 (OME013 / WRCD01)


Tracklist:
1.Extraordinary Madness 03:24
2.Amnesia 03:30
3.Bad Pains 03:50
4.Days of Shizophrenia 05:15
5.Inner Tirany 05:25
6.Insomnia 03:42
7.Mental Retardation 03:19
8.Panic 03:44
9.Senile Dementia 04:24
10.The Head 03:39
Total playing time: 40:12

Second full-length album of Russian Heavy Metal band from Moscow.
Metalism Records, 2011 (MR 061-11)


Tracklist:
1.Intro 01:41
2.Revelation 05:10
3.Silence 03:13
4.Broken Heart 04:45
5.R`N`R Faith 02:57
6.Mama 04:46
7.Coward`s Song 04:59
8.The Pill 03:59
9.Night Shadows 06:12
10.July Cat 02:58
Total playing time: 40:46

Debut full-length album by Canadian Brutal Death Metal band.
Featuring ex-Paroxysm drummer Franck Camus and current Cryptopsy bassist Olivier Pinard (session member) Hybreed Chaos offers a monstrous wall of sound influenced by bands such as Gorguts, Ulcerate, old Suffocation and even Voivod... Ecclectic, savage, brutal, sick and heavy beyond beliefs... The list is endless. This band's sound is savagery put to music and while it is definitely not for the casual Heavy Music listener, nobody will stay cold listening to this, like it or not this band is different and supremely destructive. The character of the music is generally similar to spherical and dark Death Metal bands, but Hybreed Chaos never approaches the level of the aforementioned names. However, this band is creative and occasionally shows interesting ideas. Brace yourself!
For fans of Gorguts and Immolation!
PMC Music, 2013 (PRC18). Made in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Birth of Chaos     00:29 
2. A Machine for Pigs     04:15 
3. Dismembered Purity     05:00 
4. Emperor     04:49 
5. Defiled Servitude     04:35 
6. Charogne     05:17 
7. Silent Agony     04:48 
Total playing time: 29:13


Samples:  http://prcmusic.bandcamp.com

The sixth full-length studio album by cult Czech Experimental Death Metal band.
After 2017's "The Whitecrow", Hypnos followed up with "The Blackcrow". Cute?.. "The Blackcrow" follows in the same direction, but it's not quite as trippy and experimental and, when they go for that, it's obvious that the band got better at it, so the songs on the album fit together a lot more this time around.
Overall, it's Technical and Experimental Death Metal that doesn't blast everything in its path, rather going for slow to mid-pace with the occasional speedier songs. If you like your Death Metal more intricate, as opposed to a pedal-to-the-Metal pound fest, then this album is likely to be of interest.
The production was done in a way that the band uses the rough and brutal instrumental tunes of the past, but taking advantage of modern recording devices. And this combination reaches a good result, because their music sounds aggressive and raw, but in a defined way that everyone can understand.
Interestingly, they end the album with a rerecording of "In Blood We Trust", the title track of their 2000 debut album, which really shows how far away from the original sound Hypnos have come.
"The Blackcrow" is a great album, which shows that Hypnos has a lot to offer to Extreme Metal fans.
Fiend Enterprises/Monster Nation, 2020 (MN 043). Made in Czech. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Vox Irae 01:04
2. The Blackcrow 04:13
3. Afterlife Disillusion / The End of Idolatry 04:25
4. Dawn of Their Halcyon Age 04:59
5. Plunged into Cacophony / Procession to Babylon 04:40

Side B
6. Vae Victis 06:19
7. Culte de la Raison 05:33
8. Liquid Sands 05:11
9. In Grief / Too Old to Cry 09:51

Total playing time: 46:15 min.

The second full-length album by Czech Death Metal band.
Hypnos was founded by Bruno, bassist/vocalist of cult Krabathor, right after he left the band in 1999. The second founding member was drummer Pegas, known especially for his great drumming on Krabathor “Lies” album from 1995 year. Hypnos has begun to be one of the leading Death Metal acts from Czech/Slovakia and attacked European stages immediately.
Exactly one year after the debut, uncompromising Czech crew is back with a sophomore full-length, paving the line of classic European Technical Death Metal, started by Vader and their former band Krabathor: no unnecessary thrills, just ten cuts of solid direct energetic ferocious music, invoking pure headbanging marathon!!
Mastered at legendary Morrisound studio in Florida.
Morbid Records/CD-Maximum, 2001/2002 (CDM 0702-920). Made in Russia.


Tracklist:
1. Raven's Opera D'Moll 0:40 
2. Crystal Purity Of Treachery 5:16 
3. Evil Awaken 3:23 
4. Regicide 3:32 
5. Journey Into Doom 4:54 
6. Endorsed By Satan 3:01 
7. Spider-Werk 3:45 
8. I Am The Wind 5:07 
9. Lost 1:33 
10. Heroism Of New Era 4:12
Total playing time: 35:23


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The second re-release of the only full-length studio album by Swedish Thrash Metal band.
When you first listen to Hypnosia’s Extreme Hatred you might want to guess where they’re from. Are they from the Bay Area, Germany, Florida, Latin America? Nope, these guys are from Sweden. When in Sweden there was a total lack of Thrash Metal bands Hypnosia arose. A furious mix of Morbid Saint and Kreator was what they unleashed upon an unsuspecting world. And they took the world by storm!
Before the world even knew a Thrash Metal revival was on its way, this album already became a Thrash Metal masterpiece. It came out in the year 2000 in Sweden, a country which is not well known for Thrash, and it helped resurrect Thrash Metal back to its most savage form. This album has it all anger, hate, violence, malevolence, and speed. Sure, it’s not the most original record, but it Thrashes hard and fast. That’s really all you can ask for in a record like this!
"Extreme Hatred" is real Thrash Metal for the people that are not afraid of too many fu**ing riffs. Highly recommended for fans of Kreator and similar bands!!
Deluxe Editions remastered re-release.
Hammerheart Records/Petrichor, 2000/2021 (Petrichor 025). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. Extreme Hatred 4:06
2. Circle Of The Flesh 4:37
3. The Last Remains 2:49
4. Operation Clean-Sweep 4:01
5. Comatose 4:28
6. Act Of Lunacy 4:22
7. Gates Of Cirith Ungol 3:10
8. Hang 'em High 1:51
9. Traumatic Suffering 5:45
Total playing time: 35:09 min.


https://petrichorochtenddauw.bandcamp.com/
https://hammerheart.bandcamp.com/


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Debut full-length album by Ukrainian Gothic Doom Metal band.
Music of the band is based on images-antipode. On the one hand - tuneful retardation of guitars in low gloomy registers and shrill male growl. On the other - sublime, noble melodic lines of keyboard and string instruments combined with a magnificent lyric-dramatic soprano.
"In Memories" is not just a collection of compositions but a whole story that can be traced from song to song. It's the story where each paragraph is a new round of a sad legend with lonely and opposed to the whole world romantic hero in its center. Dive into the world of memories filled with the atmosphere of love and loneliness!
If you prefer such bands as: Draconian, Tristania, The Sins Of Thy Beloved, Sirenia, early Theatre Of Tragedy, then first full-length album of I Miss My Death is exactly what you're looking for!!
Metal Scrap Records, 2014 (MSR070/CD).
 

Tracklist:
1. The Last Overture    01:59
2. In the Dark Garden of the Vampire    06:33
3. In Memories    10:23
4. Silence Cries    07:30
5. Thirteen Autumns of My Solitude    08:51
6. Earl Pale    05:23
7. Trail into the Past    01:29
8. Silent Existence    04:10
9. Flower that Fades    08:15
10. The One    07:28
11. While You Remember Me    08:24
12. Lacrimosa (W.A.Mozart)    04:42
Total playing time:  75:12 min.

 

The debut full-length DVD by Ukrainian Gothic Doom Metal band. 
"In Memories" is not just a collection of compositions but a whole story that can be traced from song to song. It's the story where each chapter is a new round of a sad legend with lonely and opposed to the whole world romantic hero in its center. And this legend must be told properly! 
That’s why I Miss My Death members approached to Presentation Show of the debut full-length album responsibly. Expansion of music staff by string section and backing vocals allowed to make music more intense and dramatic, interesting duo created livelier atmosphere, changeless aristocratic style found its embodiment in the new bright costumes. As a result o ne of band's brightest performances was organized and we glad to present it to you! 
For fans of: Draconian, Tristania, The Sins Of Thy Beloved, Sirenia, and early Theatre Of Tragedy!! 
Metal Scrap Records, 2015 (MSR097/DVDD). Made in Ukraine. First press.


Tracklist: 
Part 1: The Last Overture 
1. At the Dark Garden of the Vampire 
2. Thirteen Autumns of My Solitude 
3. The One (feat. Tatiana) 
4. Silence Cries 
5. Earl Pale
Part 2: Trail into the Past 
6. Silent Existence 
7. In Memories 
8. Lacrimosa (W. A. Mozart) 
9. While You Remember Me 
Total playing time: 70 min. approx

 

Post-Industrial/Gothic band from Chicago, U.S.
Illinois-based quartet I:SCINTILLA have rapidly made their mark with their intoxicating blend of industrial beats and atmospheric creations. The seductive voice of female singer Brittany Bindrim instantly brought the band comparisons to GARBAGE, EVANESCENCE and THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, while their intricate layers of guitars and synths bring them closer in feel to artists like GRAVITY KILLS, STABBING WESTWARD, and NINE INCH NAILS.
Alfa Matrix, 2006 (AM1079EPCD)


Tracklist:
1.Havestar 04:44
2.Scin 04:35
3.The Bells 04:32
4.Capsella (Toxin Mix) 03:38
5.Havestar (Combichrist Mix) 04:43
6.Havestar (Diskonnekted Mix) 04:56
7.Scin (Neikka Rpm Mix) 04:25
8.Havestar (Implant Mix) 04:39
9.Capsella (Klut? Mix) 06:41
Total playing time: 42:53

The third full-length album by American Blues/Hard Rock guitarist-virtuoso.
Growing up in New England, Iain Ashley Hersey cut his teeth on the heavier British Rock Bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Bad Company and guitar players like Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Certainly influenced by the voices from the past, he's always strived to grow musically and develop his own style of which he has now most certainly carved out his own unique voice and signature. A real hardworker in order to become a well-respected axeman (student at Musician's Institute in Hollywood plus studied at the Berklee College Of Music in Boston), later he expanded his realm into that of Jazz improvisation, eventually though he returned to the fold of Rock ’n’ Roll.
“Nomad” is Iain Ashley Hersey’s most recent studio album. This time singer Carsten Schulz can be heard on the majority of songs. Former Rainbow singer Doogie White took over the lead vocals on the Rainbow cover song “L.A. Connection”, which also features Paul Logue (Eden’s Curse) on bass. 
"Nomad"'s class is unveiled even from the first notes of "Nicotine Dreams" and - throughout the whole CD - time will pass by in full bliss if you're into the likes of Deep Purple, Pat Travers, Led Zeppelin, Glenn Hughes, Ceam and Rainbow. It's kind of a Heavy Blusey Classic Rock with a hint of Fusion overtones. Sounds typical but as soon as you insert "Nomad" in your CD player and push 'play' you'll remember your adoration for the style/sound pioneered in Great Britain three decades ago.
Iain Ashley Hersey has worked so much on the structure of the songs as total pieces that limited are the chances to feel loaded with a 'guitar expertice' display. With the valuable help of Doogie White (Yngwie Malmsteen), Jochen Mayer (Casanova, Demon Drive, Domain), Frank Kraus (Demon Drivve), Paul Logue (Eden's Curse) and Holger Seeger (Midnite Club), the result is a set of songs in a variety of tempos and melodies that will, no question, gain your interest as long as you are an admirer/follower of the 70s British Rock sound (the harmonies of Blue Oyster Cult may come in mind, too).
Iain Ashley Hersey has released a wonderful 70s Hard Rock album. Looking into "Nomad", you'll see the luxurious simplicity of meaningful guitars, lukewarm vocals and ear-catching music in general. Do not pass by if shaking your head to the above saying!!
Iain Ashley Hersey died November 18, 2015. Rest in peace…
Perris Records, 2008 (PER2042). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Nicotine Dreams 4:20 
2. Sacrifice The Sun 5:13 
3. Vintage Love 4:15 
4. Flesh, Bone & Blood 5:24 
5. Bloody Waters 4:38 
6. Voodoo Spirits 4:27 
7. More To Life 6:22 
8. When Will My Love Fade 5:58 
9. We' Ve Lost The Rythm 5:52 
10. La Connection 5:08
Total playing time: 51:37


Samples: http://www.allmusic.com

The first compilation album by American Blues/Hard Rock guitarist-virtuoso.
Iain Ashley Hersey proved to be not only a remarkable musician but also a gifted songwriter that honors the legacy of such giants as Ritchie Blackmore and Eric Clapton.
On this CD, the American guitarist presents remastered versions of his best songs.
The additional motive of this collection is that we get the chance to listen to some very important singers interpreting Hersey’s ideas. Among the musicians joining Iain in these songs, is an impressive cast of top-notch vocalists. In the 15 songs, included in the collection, we are treated with the undeniable vocal talents: Paul Shortino (ex-Quiet Riot), Doogie White (ex-Rainbow), Graham Bonnet (ex-Rainbow, MSG), Mike Stone, Doogie White (in an excellent rendition of “L.A. Connection”) and Carsten Schulz (Evidence One).
All the fans of Classic Rock and the blues-based sound should definitely listen to Iain Ashley Hersey. They won’t be disappointed!
CD also features previously unreleased track “Red Head Rampage”.
This release will without a doubt appeal to fans of Classic Rock, Hard Rock and Melodic Rock, but also for lovers of Blues influenced Classic Rock such as Black Country Communion, Philip Sayce, Richie Kotzen and Joe Bonamassa!!
Iain Ashley Hersey died November 18, 2015. Rest in peace…
Avenue Of Allies Music, 2011 (Avenue 11 15 0035). Made in Germany. Pressed in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Goin' Down And Dirty 5:16 
2. Distant Memories 5:21 
3. Hold On 4:09 
4. The Outcaste 5:02 
5. Blood Of Kings 7:23 
6. Walking The Talk 4:38 
7. Calling For The Moon 6:18 
8. Blink Of An Eye 4:59 
9. The Holy Grail 5:09 
10. Voodoo Spirits 4:27 
11. Sacrifice The Sun 5:13 
12. L.A. Connection 5:10 
13. Vintage Love 4:15 
14. When Will My Love Fade 5:58 
15. Red Head Rampage 4:45
Total playing time: 78:03 


Samples: http://www.allmusic.com

The ultimate live collection from legendary Ian Gillan.
1st CD contains live tracks from IAN GILLAN BAND 1977 period and the 2nd contain tracks from the GILLAN band live shows 1981-82.
Musthave for every Hard Rock and oldschool collector!
The Store For Music Ltd., 2008 (SFMCD143). Made in USA.


Tracklist:

CD 1:
1.Money Lender
2.Twin Exhausted
3.Child In Time
4.Trying To Get To You
5.Mercury High
6.Woman From Tokyo
7.Clear Air Turbulence
8.Smoke On The Water

CD 2:
1.Smoke On The Water
2.No Laughing In Heaven
3.No Easy Way
4.Thunderwood
5.Trouble
6.If You Believe Me
7.New Orleans
8.Lucille
9.Black Night
10.M.A.D. 


Samples: http://music.yahoo.com

Remastered re-release of the third and the last full-length studio album by legendary British Jazz Rock/Fusion/Hard Rock band.
Ian Gillan never sounded entirely comfortable in the first incarnation of the Ian Gillan Band, quite likely because his colleagues were more interested in Progressive Rock than he was. Not that Gillan was adverse to Prog (after all this was the Ian Gillan Band, and if he didn't want to move in this direction, he wouldn't), but he never sounded entirely comfortable with it. That much was certain from "Clear Air Turbulence", a full-fledged exploration into Jazz Fusion and Prog Rock where the band sounded at ease and the singer sounded tentative, which was perhaps the reason Ian Gillan Band did a 180 for their third album, "Scarabus".
Released a mere six months after "Clear Air Turbulence", "Scarabus" rocks considerably harder than its predecessor, but there are still flourishes of their more Experimental inclinations, particularly how they easily fall into a Funk Fusion groove. Their presence only emphasizes how Gillan sounds best when he's simply rocking. And he does get the occasional chance to do that here, but too often the riffs are transparently complicated, not catchy, or the music breaks into contrived Jazzy instrumentals. Compared to "Clear Air Turbulence", "Scarabus" does sound like unadulterated Hard Rock, but it never rocks with abandon; it always sounds self-conscious. That self-consciousness is only enhanced by the lack of strong material - "Mad Elaine" does come close to being memorable, but most of the songs sound like excuses to Rock.
Even if "Scarabus" is a failure, it is interesting for longtime Gillan fans, since it does offer proof that Ian Gillan Band were talented musicians who just couldn't quite deliver the Hard Rock their singer craved. Listening to "Scarabus" in retrospect, it's little wonder that he disbanded Ian Gillan Band after this album.
The CD reissue included an extra track, "My Baby Loves Me", recorded live at the Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan, on 22 September 1977, that was originally part of the double LP set “Live At The Budokan”, and had been omitted from the UK release in error.
Eagle Records, 1977/1989/1998 (EAMCD048). Made in UK.


Tracklist:
1. Scarabus 4:54 
2. Twin Exhausted 4:09 
3. Poor Boy Hero 3:09 
4. Mercury High 3:32 
5. Pre-Release 4:23 
6. Slags To Bitches 5:11 
7. Apathy 4:15 
8. Mad Elaine 4:19 
9. Country Lights 3:17 
10. Fool's Mate 4:18 
11. My Baby Loves Me 8:11
Total playing time: 49:38 min.

The ninth compilation album by the legendary British Hard Rock singer.
All fans of the gold voice by legendary Deep Purple, this is ultimate gem for yours collection!!
Spitfire Records, 2009 (SFMCD161). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Money Lender 5:41
2. Over The Hill 7:22 
3. Scarabus 4:58
4. Clouds & Rain 4:06
5. Twin Exhausted 4:11
6. Gut Reaction 3:46
7. Mercury High 3:34
8. Mad Elaine 4:21
9. Sweet Lolita 3:51
10. Hang Me Out To Dry 4:05
11. No More Cane On The Brazos 8:16
12. Ain't That Lovin' You Baby 3:45
13. Trying To Get To You 3:03
14. Pictures Of Hell 3:58
15. Via Miami 5:02
Total playing time: 69:59


Samples: http://www.last.fm