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Debut full-length album by Swedish Melodic Death/Thrash/Groove Metal band.
Ten tracks mixed with Groovy riffing, fast drumming, aggressive screams, clean vocals inspired by the Gothic scene and of course a touch of original Swedish melodies!
Noise Head Records, 2009 (NHR0509). Made in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Broken     02:22 
2. Salvation     04:20 
3. Well of Lies     04:49 
4. Trying to Run     03:43 
5. Fog of War     04:00 
6. Breath of Freedom     03:39 
7. Lesson Learned     02:59 
8. King Without Domain     04:36 
9. Predator     02:48 
10. Deadland     02:36
Total playing time: 35:52

Finnish punk with Sonata Arctica alumni.
Violent Journey Records, 2009 (VJR023)


Tracklist:
1.NUOTTIOLJYY
2.LASKUVARJO HUKASSA
3.VALKOISTA KOHINAA
4.OODI MOKILLE
5.HALUAN KAIKKEE
6.MEIDAN OMA SAUNA
7.MAHTAA HARMITTAA
8.KAIKKI MAHTUU MINUUTTIIN
9.SELKAAN PUUKOTTAJA
10.UNELMA
11.VIIMEISEN KERRAN
12.PASKA KOPIO
13.SAMA BIISI
14.LENTOKAPTEENI RAJALA

Debut full-length album by Italian Progressive Heavy/Power Metal band.
The Italians play pure Heavy/Power Metal. Vocalist Edoardo Gergni sings one octave lower than most singers in this genre which means that the band sounds a tad heavier than the other Power Metal bands. He has a particular style which sounds aggressive and melodic at the same, and seems to know how to be a powerful performance without using childish exaggerations. The guitarists - Mr Strinati and De Maria - will impress you on this debut with well-constructed and fast guitar solos; our compliments for that! Band added some sprinkles of modernity to the sound and they found a point where keyboards leave a good taste on very emblematic atmospheres and they are not too dominant in the overall sound of the band. They sounds melodic and fresh, and that’s good because seems like they worked hard to build this piece of Metal.
An hour of Power Metal in the classic sense of the word. Fans of Kamelot, Blind Guardian, Edguy, Angra and so on, surely will enjoy “Urban Ubris”!!
Buil2Kill Records/Live Tribe Music, 2013 (B2K_0028). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Breathe the Decay     01:12 
2. Summoner     05:52 
3. Desert Twilight     06:22 
4. Blinded     06:29 
5. Another Cry     04:52 
6. Throne of Your Ruin     04:50 
7. Ocean Still Sings     05:56 
8. Chiral Twin     05:28 
9. Dance of Lights     06:40 
10. Chant from the Sky     05:31
Total playing time: 53:12

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The third full-length studio album by Italian Heavy Metal band.
Starting in 2009 with a plan to combine a love of pure European and British Heavy Metal, Italian quartet Ruler set about writing and recording material. There’s been a six-year break between previous album, as they gained a new drummer in 2015, with Steve Bianco. It’s been time well spent, as this is a high-octane effort for those who love catchy Heavy Metal with Progressive movements, circling back to a strong love affair with Iron Maiden and their offspring.
Ruler arranges an intricately designed formula of hard-hitting Heavy Metal developments, based on NWOBHM style. It’s hard not to be enraptured by the helium high voice of Daniele Francesco Valentini, who delivers a consistently complex flair of high-pitched pipes that scream with vengeful virtue. Matt Baldoni on guitars demonstrates fluidly polished persistency, pursuited with thunderously thumpy rhythms & prestigiously wondrous potential. Riveting remedies and quintessential quakes of stampeding tempos revolves with a stomping sound production & powerhouse drumming from Steve Bianco - who pounds with profusely robust pummelling. Audible bassist Mirko Negrino also contributes concretely gnarly efficaciousness. He delivers some funky lines during the more commercial sounding “Melanie” – and it’s through this song where you hear a bit of those German qualities in terms of phrasing and guitar finesse for Matt Baldoni.
Ruler certainly exceeded all original expectations on this album, comprising gang chants and acoustic vibrancy to rich trailblazing speed - this band is definitely a discovery worth jamming to! Splendid!!
Punishment 18 Records, 2019 (P18R 150). Made in Ital. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Black Hand 4:33
2. Queen Of Danger 3:57
3. Airstrip 1 8:47
4. Melanie 4:50
5. Descent Into Hades 4:47
6. Prisoners In Hell 4:52
7. The Shunt 3:57
8. Alibi 6:28
Total playing time: 42:14 min.

The debut full-length album by the Spanish Pagan/Folk/Viking Metal band.
The swords are painted in blood, the barrels are full of beer and the fellow Vikings are singing hymns to Thor!
Runic were formed in 2000 in order to produce something that can be described as Folk Death Metal. In 2001, they released a six-track Demo, "Awaiting The Sound Of The Unavoidable". Their hard work was rewarded with a contract with Massacre Records in October 2005. The result of this contract is "Liar Flags".
Even though Runic have absolutely nothing to do with the race of the mighty Vikings, they managed to release an album that kicks some major Scandinavian ass!!! Their composing skill is more than good, creating nine tracks of pure Pagan Death Metal. If you are a bit into Ensiferum or Finntroll then you know what it is. Everything has been played and structured so good that this record has been given the fresh air it needs. Even the keyboards are used smartly so as to add to the music. The keyboardist is really indispensable to Runic. He knows just where he has to play and exactly what he has to do. Some times making the climate more atmospheric and melancholic, other times starting an all out attack. These Spanish guys really know what a medieval battle looked like!
"Liar Flags" is the best soundtrack a battle could ever have! An aggressive breakthrough by Runic!! Many bands would really beg to release a debut like this one!!! It is a bomb that will explode and won't leave anything alive!!!! Be sure to stand somewhere near!!!!!
For fans of: Ensiferum, King of Asgard, Karlahan, Northland and more!
Massacre Records, 2006 (MAS CD0505). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. When the Demons Ride 06:09
2. Liar Flags 06:29
3. Last Days of Aghrapur Pt.I: Ambush 05:47
4. Last Days of Aghrapur Pt.II: Lost Empire 03:32
5. Predecessor 05:33
6. To the Fallen Ones 06:37
7. Vs Myself 04:37
8. Nau (Luar Na Lubre Cover) 03:09
9. And a New Journey Begins 01:38
Total playing time: 43:31

Debut full-length album by German Speed/Thrash Metal band.
Founded by guitarist and vocalist Simon Bihlmayer, the band calls itself worshippers of 80s European Speed Metal, but “Overdrive” is much more than just pure speed, as the band brings in lots of tasty riffs to give you multiple eargasms. The music is much more diverse and slightly slower than what you can expected with the name and the artwork. Make no mistake, it’s still fast and In-Your-Face speed machine, but just a tad bit slow.
After a rather pale “It Begins”, the album rushes off with the insanely beautiful “Hell on Earth”. The polished production can be felt all over the music as each minute part of the music really pierces through your ears, and those sharp riffs are just pure bliss for your ever Thrash craving ears. With parts of sharp riffage and parts of melodic mid-tempo guitar work, the listen is taken to a roller coaster ride with shades of multiple sub genres sprinkled everywhere in this 6:19 min song, really, everything in “Psycho” is commendable. Axemen Julian and Simon up their anti with “Remote Controlled” as they belt some of the most exquisite riffage from 4:33 to the end. Incredible.
The album chugs through the middle in a similar fast-paced manner, full of juicy guitar work. Jakob Weikmann relentlessly hammers the drums. What is so intriguing about the music here is, the title track “Overdrive” brings in riffage, which tells a story by itself, just like those classic 80s song, something you haven’t heard in any modern bands. Really, that’s class, pure class. The album ends with a classic anthemic song with headbangable riffage “I See A Fire” leaving a Accept-esque feeling in the listener.
Running Death for all the right reasons remind us of Artillery, Megadeth and Coroner as they please our ears with the riff based Speed/Thrash Metal. Everything offered here is commendable and worthy of your time!!
Punishment 18 Records, 2015 (P18R 89). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. It Begins 1:07 
2. Hell On Earth 4:25 
3. Psycho? 6:20 
4. Remote Controlled 5:36 
5. Close Minded 4:10 
6. Raging Nightmare 4:07 
7. Deludium 1:23 
8. Mercenary 5:25 
9. Pray For Death 4:45 
10. Reduced 4:47 
11. Overdrive 6:03 
12. I See A Fire 5:21
Total playing time: 53:31


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

Remastered re-release of debut full-length studio album by legendary German Heavy/Power/Speed Metal band.
Europe wasn’t probably ready for what would be called Pirate Metal, with its origins laid down in the city of Hamburg, Germany, starting back in 1976 with a moniker named Granite Hearts. It took three years for the band to reassemble under the name Running Wild and to actually get down to business without kidding around. Given the right chances, after being critically acclaimed for their demos and compilation performances, the band was signed to a small local label named Noise Records, for a full-length release. From there on, the Running Wild, led by vocalist-guitarist-songwriter Rolf Kasparek aka Rock N’ Rolf, was on its way to the far reaches of success and to become a pioneer in Metal music.
"Gates To Purgatory" predates band's piracy themes and has mostly satanically-influenced lyrics, but also features songs with anarchic and libertarian (in the sense of European libertarianism) themes. It was in part of Gerald "Preacher" Warnecke's studies in theology (he left the band soon after the album's release to become a vicar).
Other than the Satanic and leather imageries, followed by the assimilation of in kind lyrical concepts that Running Wild took upon themselves, the music feels and breathes of the British Metal fume, crossing the outskirts of harmonic NWOBHM into signs of proto-Speed Metal.
For a first official step, “Gates To Purgatory” demonstrated the toughness of German Heavy Metal, which isn’t related to Accept, with honor. Selling over 235,000 copies worldwide, "Gates To Purgatory" catapulted Running Wild to Metal stardom in their native Germany and beyond.
Deluxe Expanded Edition includes eight bonus tracks and 16-page booklet.
There are 2 misspelled printed on back cover:
Track 7 is marked as "Genghis Kahn" (instead of “Genghis Khan”);
Track 8 is marked as "Prisioner Of Our Time" (instead of “Prisoner Of Our Time”).
Noise Records/Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company, 1984/2017 (NOISECD025). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Victim Of States Power 3:27  
2. Black Demon 4:25  
3. Preacher 4:22  
4. Soldiers Of Hell 3:25  
5. Diabolic Force 5:01  
6. Adrian S.O.S. 2:48  
7. Genghis Khan 4:08
Bonus Tracks:
8. Prisoner Of Our Time 5:22  
9. Chains & Leather ('Rock From Hell - German Metal Attack' Version) 5:10
10. Adrian ('Rock From Hell - German Metal Attack' Version) 2:45
11. Walpurgis Night (The Sign Of Women's Fight) (12" Single B-Side) 5:21
12. Satan (12" Single B-Side) 4:10
13. Iron Heads ('Death Metal' Version) 3:46
14. Bones To Ashes ('Death Metal' Version) 5:19
15. Soldiers Of Hell (1991 Re-Recorded Version) 3:23
16. Prisoner Of Our Time (1991 Re-Recorded Version) 4:36
Total playing time: 67:28 min.


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Special Edition of the sixteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Heavy/Power/Speed Metal band.
For a band that started in 1976, first as Granite Heart, and officially broke up once, Running Wild has staged a modest comeback, releasing three albums since picking back up. Rolf Kasparek now finds himself and the band 40 years since first setting out, guarding a comfortable brand of retro. And on "Rapid Foray", the band services that legacy proudly.
It took Rolf Kasparek nearly a year to recuperate from a shoulder injury, which delayed the release of "Rapid Foray". For most, the wait should be well worth it. Rolf and guitarist Peter Jordan are credited as the primary musicians on "Rapid Foray", with Ole Hempelmann and Michael Wolpers filling the bassist and drummer slots on tour. In the case of Wolpers, he is also one of a team of recording techs on the album. According to Kasparek, he recorded the vocals and guitars at his personal studio while Peter Jordan recorded guitar solos, drums and choruses. A total of three studios were involved in total for the recording process. He also gave mention that only three musicians took part on the album.
It’s pretty obvious that "Rapid Foray" is another highlight in the career of Running Wild. "Rapid Foray" yet retains a classic feel that cannot be shirked by Kasparek even if he was trying for something wholly contemporary. Give Rolf Kasparek a hand for trying new methods to update tried and true German Metal!
Special Edition Digipack CD includes 20-page booklet + 24-page foldout booklet/poster.
Steamhammer, a division of SPV GmbH, 2016 (SPV 267392 CD). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Black Skies, Red Flag 4:35
2. Warmongers 4:19
3. Stick To Your Guns 4:56
4. Rapid Foray 4:44
5. By The Blood In Your Heart 5:10
6. The Depth Of The Sea (Nautilus) 3:51
7. Black Bart 4:59
8. Hellectrified 4:19
9. Blood Moon Rising 4:12
10. Into The West 4:23
11. Last Of The Mohicans 11:11
Total playing time: 56:39 min.

The first re-release of the only full-length studio album by American Brutal Death Metal band.
Guttural Death Metal album, recorded with no harmonizer on the vocals.
Sevared Records, 2003/2008 (SR-064). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Intro (Malevolence through Molestation) 2:12
2. Fetus Fucker 3:42
3. Sludge Oozing Slop Hole 2:59
4. Pus Filled Pussy 4:58
5. Oozing Vaginal Discharge (Lividity cover) 3:02
6. Penetrating Pre-School Pussy 4:27
7. Invading the Placenta 5:16
8. Discharging Parasite Infested Feces 4:20
9. Macaroni and Afterbirth 4:51
10. Gorged on Innards 2:28
11. Cum Ready Cock 2:22
Total playing time: 40:37 min.

The third full-length album by Italian Heavy Metal band.
Rustless is the continuation of the cult 80’s Heavy Metal band Vanadium!
Italy’s Rustless play a melodic style of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal with plenty of synth arrangements and vocal harmonies backed by diverse guitar rhythms and riffs. They play with tons of passion that is actually quite infectious.
The songs on “Guardian Angel” are pretty diverse, whereby all of the songs stand on their own, sound pretty varied within the guitars and drumming areas. Their rhythm section is pretty solid and spot on as they complement the guitars and vocals with a nice backing, bringing out the vocals and guitars at their best.
The production and the mixing are done really well as everything can be heard note for note on this record. Also, the mastering job is excellent too, as the volume levels do not get blasted in your face.
Proud supporters of pure and genuine Rock, these guys prove great skills and real passion for music when performing. A legendary career that speaks for itself: eight successful albums recorded under the aegis of Vanadium between the ‘80s and the early ‘90s. These musicians come back on stage with unchanged energy, passion and this new project called Rustless!!
Buil2Kill Records, a division of Nadir Music S.r.l., 2014 (B2K_0039). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. A New Beginning 04:12 
2. Remember Your Name 04:08 
3. I Don’t Care 03:35 
4. Coming Home 03:53 
5. One Day 04:36 
6. Summer Rain 04:28 
7. Guardian Angel 04:27 
8. The Night Before the War 03:54 
9. Trying Not to Fall 03:36 
10. No Frontiers 06:17 
11. Thoughts 05:13 
12. Save Me 05:09 
13. After the End 02:05
Total playing time: 55:33


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The second full-length studio album by Italian Hard‘n’Heavy band.
Ruxt born in 2016 from the union of experienced musicians: vocalist Matt Bernardi (Purplesnake), guitarists Stefano Galleano and Andrea Raffaele (Snake, Rock.it), bassist Steve Vawamas (Athlantis, Mastercastle) and drummer Alessio Spallarossa (Sadist). The band members decided to put together their previous experiences and focus their energy in making a new album which would represent their musical origins.
They mix influences from bands like Gotthard, Dio, Whitesnake with a deep research of a personal sound.
The album highly recommended for fans of Whitesnake, Dio, Jorn Lande and Gotthard!
Diamonds Prod, 2017 (Diamonds-09). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Running Out Of Time 5:02
2. Legacy 5:08
3. In The Name Of Freedom 6:59
4. Everytime Everywhere 4:49
5. Scars 5:33
6. Leap In The Dark 4:50
7. Let Me Out 4:12
8. My Star 5:58
9. Queen Of The World 6:53
10. Heaven Or Hell 5:40
Total playing time: 55:06 min.


Samples: https://ruxt-rock-band.bandcamp.com

doom death metal from Russia
Metalism Rec., 2004 (MR 009)


Track List:
1. Out Of Madness;
2. A Heart Was Beating;
3. A Heart... (Сontinue);
4. Broken Pines;
5. Tears And Blood;
6. Tears... (Сontinue);
7. Removal;
8. Who Dared To Say.
+ Multimedia Video Track

"Chuzhaya Voina" of S.C.A.L.P. - one of the oldest metal bands in Russia,
opening a band from different side. As result of experiments with different
styles of metal, band got new, more hard and aggressive sound,
but in same time, it didn’t lose atmosphere of sorrow and melancholy,
which was constant part of previous works of band.
BadMoonMan/WrothEmitter/Fantazone Sound Inc., 2009 (FS-003)


Tracklist:
1.Rassvet 02:03
2.Skvoz Stenu 04:44
3.Chuzhaya Voina 06:16
4.Teni (Tvoi Mir...) 04:55
5.Zhazhda 05:21
6.Kto 05:41
7.Solnce Mertvih 05:31
8.Za Gorizont I 01:45
9.Za Gorizont II 04:12
10.The Last (Bonus Track) 04:16

The second full-length album by the russian Doom/Death Metal band.
The album which marked the final formation of the band's own style: a classic Doom Death Metal with lots of Symphonic arrangements and the use of the Armenian Ethnic elements (as well as a national instrument - duduk).
Sad and extremely beautiful material, full of genuine tragedy and personal experiences. The album contains five new songs and re-recordings of three tracks from the debut album "The Doomed To Loneliness", most accurately reflects the actual sound of the band.
Don’t die, just buy!!
Darknagar Records, 2010 (DNR 003). Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Shadow 07:00
2. The Hard Thinking 06:10
3. Tristeza Mia 07:20
4. Revelation 07:30
5. Sentences to Death 07:45
6. Madness 10:15
7. Fallen Angel 14:50
8. The Last Hope 08:30
Total playing time: 69:20


Samples: http://sacratus.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
First new album in 23 years! Band's first full-length studio album since "Heal" (1996), marking the longest gap between Sacred Reich's studio albums, as well as their first release with guitarist Joey Radziwill, who replaced founding member Jason Rainey right before the recording sessions began.
Twenty-three years after dropping their last full-length, Sacred Reich are returning in force with the towering "Awakening", effortlessly demonstrating that they remain a formidable force in Metal. Showcasing everything a fan would expect and hope for from the Phoenix, Arizona crew, it is a timeless collection comprised of blistering Thrash, crushing grooves, killer solos and socially conscious lyrics that demonstrate a true understanding of everything that matters most in the world today. 
By refusing to compromise the sound they developed early on, Sacred Reich have stayed true to both themselves and their message. With hatred and strife on the rise, they have thrown down the gauntlet to take a stand against the narrow mindedness that’s permeating in America. If there ever was a band that needed to return, it’s them. As an album, “Awakening” lives up to its title in every conceivable way. In both content and form. There will always darkness before the dawn, and Sacred Reich provides the soundtrack to a hopeful future.
Behind a steady campaign of mouth-watering riffs and shout-out choruses, these eight tracks rank among the catchiest that the band have ever composed! Thrash Metal is alive and well, and with their latest campaign, so are Sacred Reich!!
Metal Blade Records, 2019 (3984-15662-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Awakening 4:08
2. Divide & Conquer 3:40
3. Salvation 4:00
4. Manifest Reality 4:44
5. Killing Machine 3:18
6. Death Valley 5:22
7. Revolution 2:48
8. Something To Believe 3:24
Total playing time: 31:24 min.


https://sacredreichofficial.bandcamp.com/

The first re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Formed in 1985, Sacred Reich were an integral part of the 80s and 90s Thrash Metal movement, dropping four albums before splitting in 2000. They would go on to reform in 2006 but strictly as a live act, dropping the "Live At Wacken" DVD in 2012, but it was only in 2018 that they started to work on new material.
"Heal" is the band's final full-length studio album to feature guitarist Jason Rainey, and was their last one for 23 years, until the release of "Awakening" in August 2019.
Meticulously remastered by Rob Colwell at Bombworks Sound, ensuring the album sounds better than ever. Re-release includes bonus track “Beef Bologna” (Fear cover), originally released as a bonus track on the 1996 Japanese release.The artwork has been beautifully recreated by Scott Waters at NoLifeTilMetal Graphics, bringing new life to this iconic release. 12-page booklet offering fans an immersive experience with detailed liner notes and artwork. 
Don't miss your chance to own this definitive edition of "Heal"!
Metal Blade Records, 1996/2024 (3984-16102-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
01. Blue Suit, Brown Shirt 2:27
02. Heal 3:42
03. Break Through 3:37
04. Low 4:03
05. Don’t 2:51
06. Jason’s Idea 0:39
07. Ask Ed 4:07
08. Who Do You Want To Be? (Oingo Boingo cover) 2:22
09. Seen Through My Eyes 3:18
10. I Don’t Care 3:16
11. The Power Of The Written Word 2:37
Bonus Track:
12. Beef Bologna (Fear cover) 1:40
Total playing time: 34:39 min.


https://sacredreichofficial.bandcamp.com/

For the first time ever with original artwork, the second re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
When Sacred Reich recorded "Ignorance" for the independent Metal Blade label in 1987, they hadn't yet achieved the type of excellence that characterized "The American Way". Nonetheless, Sacred Reich had a lot of going for, and showed some promise lyrically as well as musically.
The band's outlook was never rosy, and on "Ignorance" they speak out on war, racism, political oppression, and other evils. "Death Squad" questions the wisdom of the U.S. government's supporting right-wing dictatorships in the name of anti-communism, while "Sacred Reich" examines Adolf Hitler's reign of terror.
Invigorating as well as disturbing, this bombastic album indicated that Reich could amount to something special if given a chance to develop. And it turned out that, in fact, the best was yet to come.
The album was co-produced by the band and Bill Metoyer, who had previously engineered most of Slayer's early work.
In August 2014, Revolver Magazine placed "Ignorance" on its "14 Thrash Albums You Need to Own" list.
Remastered by Patrick W. Engel, special 30th Anniversary re-edition includes five bonus tracks + 18-page poster-booklet.
Metal Blade Records, 1987/2017 (3984-15531-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Death Squad 4:21
2. Victim Of Demise 3:34
3. Layed To Rest (Instrumental) 2:18
4. Ignorance 4:05
5. No Believers 3:18
6. Violent Solutions 4:13
7. Rest In Peace 3:41
8. Sacred Reich 3:17
9. Administrative Decisions 3:22
Bonus Tracks:
10. Ignorance (Metal Massacre VIII) 3:53
"Draining Your Life" Demo 1986
11. Draining You Of Life 3:41
12. Rest In Peace 4:06
13. Sacred Reich 3:26
14. No Believers 3:37
Total playing time: 51:11 min.



Samples: https://sacredreichofficial.bandcamp.com

The first re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP follows the band's debut album, "Ignorance", released the previous year. Sacred Reich continued to progress with "Surf Nicaragua", which boasts better production than "Ignorance", as well as stronger and more confident singing from Phil Rind. The band used speed more judiciously this time, and its members continued to grow as musicians. Keeping its natural aggressiveness and identity, songs became more polished and increased the melodic aspects of it, as well as their musical weight becomes more evident. Once more, the quartet worked with Bill Metoyer in the production, but they worked as co-producers once more. The instrumental tunes are better heard, and the arrangements are clearer for all to hear.
The EP contains a cover version of the Black Sabbath song, "War Pigs", which fits in perfectly with Reich's generally grim outlook, and also appeared on the band's next EP, "Alive At The Dynamo In 1989", in live form. The song "Surf Nicaragua", a dark-humored number fearing the possibility of young Americans being forced to go to war in Nicaragua, contains a part from the song "Wipe Out" as well as the drum part from the "Hawaii 5-0" series theme song. "One Nation" is a call for Americans to reject racism and bigotry and work together to improve things. The blistering live tracks "Ignorance" and "Death Squad" (both heard as studio songs on "Ignorance") were only supposed to be on the CD version, but due to a pressing error, they appeared on all formats.
At this time, Sacred Reich was earning more and more fans, in an unusual growth for a band in such a way. But “Surf Nicaragua” was paving the way for something that would shock their fans…
Metal Blade Records, 1988/2021 (3984-15753-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Surf Nicaragua 4:40
2. One Nation 3:23
3. War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover) 6:05
4. Draining You Of Life 3:18
5. Ignorance (Live) 4:03
6. Death Squad (Live) 4:31
Total playing time: 26:00 min.


Samples: https://sacredreichofficial.bandcamp.com

The second re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Sacred Reich's final full-length studio album with drummer Greg Hall, who left the band in 1991.
As everyone knows, “Surf Nicaragua” showed the fans that Sacred Reich was a Thrash Metal band that wouldn’t stay in the past, that they would evolve as they could to expand limits and aren’t looking for success (even it was coming on those days). The all-out-Thrash Metal was becoming more and more sharpened, and finally in 1990, they released “The American Way”, their second full length, and a surprise for many…
The album shows a musical progression from the all-out Thrash Metal, which dominated their earlier material. It is the fact that the two years between “Surf Nicaragua” and “The American Way” seem to allow the band to mature in terms of melodies and arrangements. It’s far their best arranged release until that moment, polished in many parts, the guitars are really sounding great, the rhythmic work improved a lot, and the vocals are in their best moment. Even some Funk Rock influences can be heard (“31 Flavors”). For the third time, the band co-produced the album, leaving the hard work to the hands of Bill Metoyer in the production. And it’s their best sonority until them, refined and worked in a sober way, balancing the natural aggressiveness of Thrash Metal with a clean aesthetics. This fusion created a sonority that, even today, sounds great. And the presence of Tony Brewster on the trumpet, Will Donato on the saxophone, and Tim Moynahan on the trombone on “31 Flavors” took things to the extreme of Groove/Funk.
As they evolved, Sacred Reich not only became one of the more accessible Thrash Metal units, but also one of the most lyrically compelling. Dark, troubling, and often highly sociopolitical, Reich has a lot to say on this solid effort.
The album debuted at No. 153 on September 1, 1990 on the Billboard 200 charts, lasting for nine weeks.
The video for "The American Way" was used in the 1992 film "Encino Man".
“The American Way” is a divisor on Sared Reih’s career, and their tendency would grow. But as Thrash Metal was losing its commercial space to Grunge and Alternative Rock, things became harder. But this album is still amazing and fresh today. Hear, enjoy and buy it!
Metal Blade Records, 1990/2021 (3984-15754-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Love...Hate 4:06
2. The American Way 3:40
3. The Way It Is 4:59
4. Crimes Against Humanity 6:15
5. State Of Emergency 6:15
6. Who's To Blame 3:39
7. I Don't Know 3:13
8. 31 Flavors 3:18
Total playing time: 35:25 min.



Samples: https://sacredreichofficial.bandcamp.com

The sixth full-length studio album by German Epic Power/Speed Metal band.
Metal warriors Sacred Steel return with another outing of pure and true Heavy Metal! Old school to the bone, complete with every cliché possible... and that's a good thing!
Enhanced CD features Bonus Video "Maniacs of Speed" and 16-page booklet.
Massacre Records/Mystic Empire, 2006/2007 (MYST CD 205).


Tracklist:
1. Hammer of Destruction 04:11
2. Where Demons Dare to Tread 04:32
3. Maniacs of Speed 03:27
4. Blood and Thunder 03:37
5. Impaled by Metal 05:48
6. Descent of a Lost Soul 01:14
7. Black Church 08:52
8. Generally Hostile (Jag Panzer cover) 03:14
9. Plague of Terror 03:55
10. Sword and Axes 04:53
11. The Torch of Sin 04:28
Total playing time: 48:11 min.

Bonus Video: "Maniacs of Speed"