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Remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by Japanese Progressive Power Metal Metal band.
Some bands don't get the credit they deserve, even in the Metal Underground. This is the album that is incredibly underrated.
The general sound of this harkens back to Rainbow far more than it does to Helloween, and as that perhaps implies, this is not the album to pick up if you're looking for something really fast and/or heavy. It's quite mid-paced for the most part, and would probably qualify as hard Progressive Rock rather than Metal if it was just a bit softer. Despite the obvious Rainbow influence, it doesn't sound "retro"- there's definitely some influence from modern Metal, as well as perhaps a hint of eighties J-Rock of the heavier sort, along the lines of X-Japan and Loudness. Nor does it sound like straight-up Rainbow worship- the band carves out a distinct identity for themselves in a couple of different ways.
One is the general atmosphere of the whole thing, which is created by some excellent usage of keyboards. This is fairly keyboard-heavy music, but they never seem anything but appropriate- the band avoids having them drown out the guitars, and they work very well to help create an atmosphere.
The other major distinguishing feature of Fatima Hill is their vocalist, Yuko. She is, in fact, probably the element that most stands out about this band. Most female fronted Power Metal seems to take one of two vocal approaches- "angelic"/quasi-operatic style soprano vocals which are both rarely done as well as they should be and which are a horribly overdone cliche at this point anyway, or less commonly, a rougher, more traditional Power Metal style. Yuko's vocals are something altogether different from either. Her voice is very deep, startlingly deep in fact, yet it's also very smooth- she never sounds gravelly-voiced or "tough". Yet despite the deepness of her voice, she doesn't sound at all androgynous- it's pretty obvious listening to her that she's female. Her delivery is very much in the over-the-top Power Metal tradition- Ronnie James Dio was clearly a pretty major influence. It's almost a quasi-operatic style at times, but she would be a contralto instead of a soprano, and as such she never really sounds reminiscent of the usual high-pitched quasi-operatic female Metal vocalist.
"Valhalla" is structured somewhat oddly- there are three relatively short songs at the beginning, and the rest of the album (not counting the bonus track) consists of three long Progressive epics, each over ten minutes. 
It's very, very good album, and served much more acclaim than it got. If you're fan of Progressive and/or Power Metal looking for something bit different from the norm, or like unusual vocalists, just seek it out. Highly recommended!
Remastered re-edition features bonus track.
Fatima Hil Records/WorldChaos Production, 1997/2000 (KDM-004). Made in Japan. Pressed in Hong Kong. Please note: although the CD is new and has never been played there are light visual shabby on the disc surface (happened during transit) that will not affect the sound quality.


Tracklist:
1. Aiesis And Your Bible 6:15
2. Egyptian Tarot 4:43
3. Wheels Of Fortune 3:23
4. The Sun Of Thorns 14:08
5. Valhalla ~The Song For Beatrice Part2~ 13:01
6. Oriel Window 12:14
Bonus Track:
7. Aeon 4:16
Total playing time: 58:00


Samples: http://www.last.f

The first live album by German Pagan/Folk/Darkwave/Neo-Medieval Rock band.
The only live album by the band is a selection from the eight concerts of the European tour in the fall of 2007. A large section of the album taken from the concert recordings in “Tivoli” (Utrecht, Holland), at Pagan Folk Festival, that was organized by the Faun in 2007. The festival also includes Sieben from the UK and In Gowan Ring from the USA in the line-up. Together with the other two bands, Faun played their own and the songs of their guests in thrilling live versions. 
On this CD you will also find 5 songs that are not available on any of the studio CDs.
Banshee Records, 2008 (00092). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Gaia 2:22
2. Rad 4:20
3. Satyros 4:37
4. Rosmarin 5:33
5. Love's Promise 6:35
6. Sahhara 5:42
7. Dandelion Wine 3:44
8. Iyansa 6:00
9. Aisi Sisikka 5:10
10. Tinta 7:38
11. The Trip Goes On 5:56
Total playing time: 57:37 min.

The third full-length studio album by russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black/Death Metal band.
Fausttophel remains true to their original musical handwriting. Recognizable style - social poetry, appeal to world mythology and noir philosophy, melodic musical themes and hard blast-beats.
The album can’t be uniquely attributed to any genre, the band appeals to many styles of Metal, traditionally using rich arrangements and mood changes.
10 Eclectic performances of the gloomy theater called Fausttophel, for fans of Dissection, Edge Of Sanity, Emperor, Gates Of Ishtar, Dimmu Borgir, Hecate Enthroned, Old Man's Child, Rotting Christ, Opeth, and more!!
Limited Edition CD features patch with band logo and magnet with album cover, and available for orders via Total Metal Shop only.
Another Side Records, 2019 (ASR30-164). Made in EU.

Tracklist:
1. Среди Падших Нет Лжецов (No Liars Among The Fallen) 03:37
2. В Кузне Гефеста (In Hephaestus’ Forge) 04:51
3. Кубла Хан (Kubla Khan) 08:05
4. Обитель Теней (Mansion of Shadows) 06:48
5. Крила (Wings) 04:34
6. Одержимость (Obsession) 03:20
7. Спокуса (Temptation) 06:27
8. Путь за Грань (The Path Beyond) 05:27
9. Шабаш (Sabbath) 04:09
10. Лилит (Lilith) 06:06
Total playing time: 53:29 min.

 

The third full-length studio album by russian-Ukrainian Melodic Black/Death Metal band.
Fausttophel remains true to their original musical handwriting. Recognizable style - social poetry, appeal to world mythology and noir philosophy, melodic musical themes and hard blast-beats.
The album can’t be uniquely attributed to any genre, the band appeals to many styles of Metal, traditionally using rich arrangements and mood changes.
10 Eclectic performances of the gloomy theater called Fausttophel, for fans of Dissection, Edge Of Sanity, Emperor, Gates Of Ishtar, Dimmu Borgir, Hecate Enthroned, Old Man's Child, Rotting Christ, Opeth, and more!!
Another Side Records, 2019 (ASR30-164). Made in EU.

Tracklist:
1. Среди Падших Нет Лжецов (No Liars Among The Fallen) 03:37
2. В Кузне Гефеста (In Hephaestus’ Forge) 04:51
3. Кубла Хан (Kubla Khan) 08:05
4. Обитель Теней (Mansion of Shadows) 06:48
5. Крила (Wings) 04:34
6. Одержимость (Obsession) 03:20
7. Спокуса (Temptation) 06:27
8. Путь за Грань (The Path Beyond) 05:27
9. Шабаш (Sabbath) 04:09
10. Лилит (Lilith) 06:06
Total playing time: 53:29 min.

 

Fourth full-length album by German Melodic Death Metal band.
With this album band made the step to the major league of European Melodic Death Metal. Littered with pounding, intricate riffs and catchy lead guitar harmonies, the CD also sees lead singer Mathias Von Ockl developing a solid deep & throaty growl as well as tackling some melodic clean passages with ease, all trademarks of the Swedish bands mentioned above.
Highly recommended for fans of Soilwork, Arch Enemy, Mastodon, The Haunted and Isis!
LifeForce Records, 2005 (LFR 054-2). Made in Germany


Tracklist:
1. Intro 00:56
2. Windows for the Dead 04:46
3. In the Hourglass 04:28
4. My Delight 04:40
5. Sweetest Hell 03:48
6. Dying Eyes 03:32
7. Sadist Hour 04:14
8. The Masters Call 04:14
9. Ghosts of Time 04:11
10. Satisfaction Guaranteed 04:22
11. The Fighting 03:53
12. Trying to Feel 06:25
Total playing time: 49:29

The second full-length studio album by Swedish Epic Folk/Viking Black Metal band.
Feskarn is a solo-project from Sweden with potential. The album is enchanted with mystical atmosphere and symphonic melodies from of the spirit world, epic chanting and rousing ale anthems to toast and roast to from Uppsala.
Recommended for fans of early Nokturnal Mortum.
Pesttanz Klangschmiede, 2014 (PTCD10). Made in Sweden. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Oden's Path 4:06
2. Two Minutes In The Darkness 2:56
3. Birka Warriors 3:43
4. Träskfolket's Supvisa 3:24
5. In The Mist Of Fate 3:55
6. Winterland 3:20
7. Öl Visan (Album Version) 5:27
8. Dark Emotions (Album Version) 4:41
9. Livet I Norden 4:25
10. Östra Aros 5:21
11. Legion Remains 2:53
12. Drinking In The Name Of Vallhalla 3:46
13. Too Many Beers 1:49
Total playing time: 49:49 min.


Samples: https://pesttanzklangschmiede.bandcamp.com/album/stra-aros

The debut full-length album by Finnish Melodic Death/Thrash Metal band. 
Final Dawn offer the mixes of Metal genres, combining the growls of Death Metal with the fretwork of Sweden, and the Thrash Metal of early American heavyweights like Testament and Overkill.
On the quartet's collection, tracks like the striking "Bleeding Sky" emanates a classic Heavy Metal feel, while other cuts such as "Aggression Overdrive" exemplify a relentless yet intricate Death Metal influence.
Originally released as a 5-song Mini-CD while signed under a small English label. Things didn't go well with the label and the deal was terminated in spring 2003. Final Dawn then signed a deal with New Aeon Media in November 2003 and the band recorded three new tracks to complete the CD: "Solemn Art", "What Flows Within" and "Regression Is Transgression".
Final Dawn seem far more influenced by Floridian Death Metal and oldschool Scandinavian Black Metal than they are by the likes of In Flames. This is raw and rowdy Death Metal with a serrated, rather than smooth, edge. This is the kind of music that rips and tears, instead of slices and dices. If you are expecting a razor and you get an axe, you might feel disappointed, but that doesn't mean there is anything wrong with your axe! "Under The Bleeding Sky" is a sturdy debut from a band whose Metal assault is as well balanced as it is crushing!!
New Aeon Media, 2004 (NAM001). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Solemn Art 5:01 
2. Ardent 4:12 
3. Aggression Overdrive 4:05 
4. Doze 5:45 
5. Regression Is Transgression 5:18 
6. Bleeding Sky 5:20 
7. What Flows Within 4:39 
8. My Pain 5:00
Total playing time: 39:20

The second full-length studio album by Maltese Hard Rock band.
Fire is the band that has been a favourite of Maltese headbangers since its inception in 1998. Like the band’s 2006 debut album, "Ignite", "Thrill Me" is a collection of Hard Rock and Metal tracks in the Whitesnake and Judas Priest mould. However, whilst retaining the strong melodic focus that characterized their debut, "Thrill Me" shows Fire delivering a harder, edgier sound, with songs like "Come with Me" and "Where are Going" being considerably heavier and darker than any of the band’s previous offerings.
Other highlights of the album include "No More Pain", which reveals the band’s softer, Bluesier side, and of course the title track, "Thrill Me", a foot-stomping crowd pleaser that has garnered extensive airplay on local radio stations.
The release of "Thrill Me" represents another important step forward for the band, following on the band’s success at the 2006 Oktoberfest battle of the bands, a number of well-received UK performances and sharing a stage with renowned band Krokus.
For fans of old Judas Priest, Whitesnake and Aerosmith!
Avenue Of Allies Music, 2009 (Avenue 09 06 0007). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Thrill Me 4:30
2. Get It On 3:50
3. That Kind Of A Woman 5:04
4. Come With Me 5:01
5. Always There 3:41
6. Hollywood 4:57
7. Crazy Lovin` 4:02
8. No More Pain 4:50
9. Where Are We Goin` 4:36
10. Lost Without You 4:27
11. Back Home 6:00
Total playing time: 50:58 min.

Second re-release of the debut full-length album by the cult American Melodic Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
FireHouse shows their talent with several great songs with a new, signature sound which would later help them rise to fame. As with many bands, the lead singer is pretty much who defines the band. In this case, C.J. Snare is FireHouse. His vocals are very unique, and helps bring a great new name to 80's Hard Rock music.
The album kicks off with "Rock On The Radio", a moderate paced song with a unique intro to the song, album, and the band. The next song spawned a major hit for the band: "All She Wrote". This is a really awesome song, and it's one of the songs that really helped FireHouse find their sound. "Shake And Tumble" is a pretty decent song, with a nice upbeat sound and great guitar work. The next song also was a major hit for FireHouse, called "Don't Treat Me Bad". This song has an intro similar to Ratt's "Back For More", with an acoustic beginning and then a switch to electric guitars. "Oughta Be A Law" is a pretty fast paced song, and has a sound quality similar to "Rock On The Radio". The same can be said for the next track on the album, "Lover's Lane". The album returns back to their infamous sound with "Home Is Where The Heart Is". This song is extremely similar to "All She Wrote" sound wise. Then the album begins to slow down with "Don't Walk Away", a track with a haunting, pounding guitar beat. The next song is a quick acoustic instrumental, "Seasons Of Change". Then, the album kicks back into the Heavy Rock sound with "Overnight Sensation", which is similar in sound to "Rock On The Radio" as well. We then return back to the FireHouse signature sounding music with the hit "Love Of A Lifetime", a slow, yet great Rock song. To end the album, FireHouse gives us "Helpless", a great song that's very similar to "All She Wrote" with the tempo and overall sound. The album overall is very great! Each song is an individual hit.
"Firehouse" spawned four singles, "Shake & Tumble", "Don't Treat Me Bad", "All She Wrote", and the band's signature power ballad, "Love of a Lifetime". The song "Don't Walk Away" was used in a scene of the 2008 movie "The Wrestler", directed by Darren Aronofsky. Additionally, "Overnight Sensation" was a part of the soundtrack in the video game "Brütal Legend". The true strength of the record was the band's knack for power ballads like the Top 10 hit "Love of a Lifetime", considered as “Number One Wedding Song”.
The album was certified double Platinum in the United States, and Gold in Canada, Japan and Singapore.
FireHouse's debut is a really amazing album. C.J. Snare provides a new, unique sound to FireHouse's music. The album gives a unique range of different genre songs, such as Hard Rock and Glam Metal. FireHouse presents a new, unique addition to the Hard Rock and Glam Metal scene! Any Hard Rock lover should have no problem finding something they like on this album!!
Sony Music Entertainment Inc./4Worlds Media Ltd./EastWorld Recodrs, 1990/2012 (EW0104CD). Made in UK.


Tracklist:
1. Rock On The Radio 4:45
2. All She Wrote 4:27
3. Shake & Tumble 3:30
4. Don't Tread Me Bad 3:55
5. Oughta Be A Law 3:54
6. Lover's Lane 4:02
7. Home Is Where The Heart Is 4:48
8. Don't Walk Away 4:31
9. Seasons Of Change 1:29
10. Overnight Sensation 3:56
11. Love Of A Lifetime 3:46
12. Helpless 4:25
Total playing time: 47:28

The second EP by Italian Stoner/Doom Metal band.
Fusing Stoner-esque hues in rousing Metal and Heavy Rock aggression, the five track inferno of Rock ‘n‘ Roll is one of those propositions which energize body and emotions with ease. Like the most popular groups that inspired the band from the eighties and earlier, "Hammer Of Chaos" has a very analog presentation that works well with the Hard Rock infused mixture of Doom and Stoner Metal.
The bass guitar lends a decent pulse that can sometimes be a bit thin compared to the mid-range distortions of the guitar. The rougher vocals are a bit muffled though, as if carrying a forced effect from the studio to play up that rawer trait. The drums, however, sound fantastic overall, right down to being a bit louder in the mix which accentuates the echo they carry. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the way the EP sounds. In fact it easily captures the spirit of the seventies and eighties in a way similar to transferring a record or cassette to a modern, hi-fi medium.
"Hammer Of Chaos" is a pretty good EP that takes a lot from various Doom and Stoner walks of life with a palatable Hard Rock or Punk Rock overtone in each track offered. Firelord continue to grow and mature with each new release, and this new EP is another example of the steps the band has taken since their full-length effort dropped in 2013. If you enjoy bands like Earthride, Gates Of Slumber, The Sword, or any others mentioned above, Firelord‘s latest is worth checking out!!
Sliptrick Records, 2015 (SLP.015.0122). Made in Latvia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. A Good Way to Die 5:02
2. Dancing on Your Grave 4:30
3. Devil's Wonderland 4:32
4. Hammer of Chaos 8:57
5. Pilot of the Dune (SloBurn Cover) 5:08
Total playing time: 28:11 min.


Samples: https://firelordoom.bandcamp.com

Second full-length album by Canadian Grindcore band.
Excellent Old School Grindcore with former Dahmer and Mesrine members!
Obskure Sombre, 2010 (OBSK-666-013)


Tracklist:
1.7% Grind 01:48
2.Crossed Out 01:55
3.Mis?re Avec La Fin 02:40
4.Ccrocko I 01:33
5.Pan Pan Pan Pan 01:04
6.La Toune Du Vid?o 01:30
7.Disrupt 02:28
8.La P?p?re 02:02
9.Brutal Truite 01:35
10.Dean I 02:46
11.La Speed 03:02
12.Haitus II 02:16
Total playing time: 24:39

The second full-length studio album by Danish Melodic Black Metal one-man band.
Fjorsvartnir is a one-man band hailing from Copenhagen. Band's music is a mix of Epic sound, a little of Enslaved, with Black Metal of the Scandinavian school. After 3 years in the making, the mastermind of this project, Fjorgynn, broth us newest studio spells, dedicated to all worshippers of cold Atmospheric Black Metal art.
Old fans will easily recognize the musical style and soundscapes; However, everything once again got a big boost up the scale; both in the compositions and the sound production of the album. It has always been a goal for Fjorsvartnir to strive higher and aim for a more pure degree of perfection every time a new album is forged. This time around, everything comes together with an even higher level of attention to detail and emotional atmosphere than the previous release. For those new to his music, the album captures the both, primitive side of Black Metal and the Atmospheric side, as well as some Technical sides, with a few surprises in stored. Through the listening, album keeps you guessing what will hit you next; it is very far from a dull listen.
Considering the instruments, there is a lot of them thrown in, from keyboards, acoustic guitars and even female vocals. Guitars are not technical, but they fill the songs great as they give a feel and emotion. Vocals are your typical Black Metal vocals, but they fit here perfectly, as any other type would feel out of place.
Through the eight tracks, it is hard to find a filler; there is no bad song on the album. Standouts are definitely the last three songs, which filled with aggressive guitars riffs, beautiful melodies, atmosphere and vocals. Eight songs and almost 50 minutes, full-filled with unique and gorgeous sounds of Black!
Grom Records, 2015 (GR027). Made in Serbia. Pressed in France. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Ravneskrig Og Ulvehyl 06:37
2. Nordens Genopstandelse 06:55
3. En Rejse Igennem Fortidens Riger 08:45
4. Riget 02:42
5. Mzoraxc - Mødet Med Underverdenen 06:45
6. Krigssat 06:23
7. Det Sidste Slag 07:50
8. Valkyrie 02:00
Total playing time: 47:59 min.

Debut full-length album by Chilean Black/Thrash Metal band.
Dirty, nasty and rotting Black/Thrash Metal in the vein of Hellhammer, Dishammer, Bathory, Devil Lee Rot, Venom and Ammit!
Rawforce Productions, 2012 (rawforce 100-45). Made in Chile. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Satan's Dust     02:28 
2. Rats in Black     03:43 
3. Envoy from Hell     03:16 
4. Terror Messiah     02:57 
5. Flesh Hunter     02:49 
6. Hell's Lair     03:15 
7. Black Leather Allegiance     04:10 
8. Frozen Demon     04:17 
9. We Are the Temple of Perdition     03:16 
10. Sin Never Dies     02:25
Total playing time: 32:36


Samples:  http://fleshhunterandtheanalassaulters.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length studio album by Serbian Heavy Metal band.
Started in 2004 in Zagreb, Flesh are the 80s revisited Heavy Metal band, and it's done absolutely right!
It's always a pleasure to find an outstanding, genuine band that plays the tunes with conviction, that sounds legitimate and from the heart. Flesh is that band, and although they did not re-invent the whole genre, they are excellent musicians who can definitely play their instruments and write the type of tunes that we, true Metal fans, all loved and cherished 3 decades ago... and definitely still enjoy today.
Flesh is taking influence from Judas Priest and Accept, among other things, but is not trying to sound like a revival band as they strive to add their own sound to their brand of true, classic Heavy Metal music. Support this band because they really do deserve it!
PRC Music, 2014 (PRC57). Made in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Flesh & Blood 3:49
2. Cathedral 6:16
3. Reavers 5:48
4. Hammered Down 5:07
5. Starblind 6:53
6. Vermin Terror 3:04
7. Easy Rideth – Heavy Striker 4:17
8. Opus 10:50
9. Pirate Song 4:08
Total playing time: 50:14 min.


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

The eighth full-length album by Czech Melodic Brutal Death Metal band.
Long awaited and highly anticipated album of of these Brutal Death Metal masters!
No introductions needed. None at all. Those beasts reign since 1993. Now, after so many years in the scene, there is definitely gonna be a shitload of opinions about em. Some positive and some not so charming but all minds and opinions would meet to the following: Fleshless, after 22 years of service, have never backed down an inch from their original idea of extremity! Stayed true to their beliefs and mostly to their fans.
After a short and epic intro, barbarity begins blasted. "Dead Never Dies" and the song is the best opener. Blasted, relentless and with a nice lead in the middle. "Epitome of Malefice" starts were the previous one left us. Fast and uncompromising Death Metal with multiple sharp edges and a nice Thrashy blanket on top. Yes this is something obvious from the start. The new album has an intense Thrashy feeling and in some parts it will bring in mind a lot of Sweden but these moments are just a pinch of salt to make it tastier. A perfect seasoning and nothing more. The base of "Devoured Beyond Recognition" is Death Metal and this is something none can doubt about. The songs proceed and it gets clear that, what Fleshless succeeded in here, is to give this album a continuous flow. The songs succeed one another starting exactly where the previous one left. This leads to one assumption. Not boring. The breaks and chops they use in between songs as interleaves help a lot to that. The songs are wrathful and fast but most of them have clever licks and leads and in some occasions classical interleaves before they burst into blasting madness again. 
"Spirit Deformed", "Divine Ruination" and "Mankind Fall" are some of the next titles. The album is based on riffs. Death Metal riffs followed by great drumming and a relentless growler behind the mic. Awesome vocals from mr Prokos and an example of how a voice could be an instrument and not just a filler. Production is awesome.
What never fails us in Fleshless is the cover art and this time they did it again. A crazed madman making the traditional Turkish/Greek guros (slices of meat from pork) out of a human torso...
Listening to a 22 year old band, you will enjoy their, sounding so fresh, stuff! "Devoured Beyond Recognition" is what Fleshless provide us with for 2015 and we're definitely on their train!!
Metal Age Productions, 2015 (MAP 100). Made in Slovakia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 1:23 
2. Dead Never Dies 2:32 
3. Epitome Of Malefice 3:38 
4. Mankind Fall 3:49 
5. Descend Into The Depths 2:58 
6. Deviant Sanctity 3:20 
7. Noise Pt. 4 0:21 
8. Spirit Deformed 3:14 
9. Human Insect 3:30 
10. Mind Eclipse 3:08 
11. Divine Ruination 2:05 
12. Devoured Beyond Recognition 3:49 
13. Outro 1:02
Total playing time: 34:51 min.

Re-release of the debut mini-album 1996 and debut demo 1993, at one CD, by Czech Brutal Death Metal band.
Long time out of stock early stuff of the cult band now available for your collection!
Musthave for every brutal maniac!!
Metal Age Productions, 1993/1996/2009 (MAP 070). Made in Slovakia. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Step From The God 3:50 
2. I'm The Part Of You 4:02 
3. I Will Grind Your Fingers 3:07 
4. Free Off Pain 3:28 
5. Your Ignorance...My Death 3:23 
6. With Blood On The Hands 3:46 
7. Behind The Wall 3:30 
8. Right Now Bleeding Gods 3:40 
9. Sexual Carnage 3:18 
10. Birth Of Immortality 3:34 
11. Deviation 3:54 
12. Dying Future 3:07 
13. Stench Of Rotting Heads 2:59 
14. Dissection Into The Grave 3:50 
15. Burial 4:28 
16. Krvavy Dezert 2:16
Total playing time: 56:22 min.

The seventh full-length album by Czech Melodic Brutal Death Metal band.
Solid guttural Death Metal with a strong US influence is what this devastating Czech unit has been delivering for 2 decades.
Fleshless mixing catchy grooves and melodies with faster, blasting parts, sometimes bordering on a more Grind’n’Roll approach of the genre. Basically it's plain Death Metal with a lot more melodic guitar leads and whatever catchy stuff you can throw in than the average stuff has, and deep guttural vocals.
Speckmann (Master) and Bruno (Hypnos) appear as guest vocalists on the album!
Highly anticipated full length CD of these Czech Brutal Death Metal masters comes in a very impressive full color glossy digipack. This album is a pleasant surprise after the lackluster previous one. It's a lot like "To Kill For Skin", which is awesome as hell!
Great stuff for fans of Dying Fetus, Devourment and Divine Empire! Check 'em out!!
Metal Age Productions, 2011 (MAP084). Made in Slovakia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 01:43
2. Fixed 01:27
3. Truth in Flesh 02:59
4. To Dethrone God 03:40
5. False Ascension 03:36
6. Sins Reversed 03:36
7. Industrial Abuse 03:50
8. Mechanic Pregnancy 03:42
9. Their Sanguinary Doctrines 02:20
10. Promised Salvation 02:40
11. Mindseething 02:38
12. Outro 01:41
Total playing time: 33:52


Samples: http://www.last.fm

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Power/Thrash Metal band.
Released on July 4, 1986, on a budget of $12 000, and recorded in two weeks, it's the only album by Flotsam And Jetsam with Jason Newsted before his departure to Metallica. Most lyrics were written by Newsted; his songwriting contributions also appeared on the band's next album "No Place For Disgrace" and their 2012 album "Ugly Noise".
Though a little rough in the production department, "Doomsday For The Deceiver" attempts both short bursts of Thrashing intensity ("Desecrator", "Iron Tears") as well as extended, multi-part epics ("Metalshock" and the title track). Bassist and lyricist Jason Newsted occasionally attempts to squeeze too many words into some songs, but also displays a refreshing sense of humor (a rarity in this genre) on "Hammerhead" and "She Took an Axe". "U.S.L.W." is rather good but the nine-minute-plus title track is the best cut on the album, largely due to guitarist Michael Gilbert's very tasteful acoustic guitar intro.
The album was the first of only a handful to ever receive a 6k rating from the influential British Kerrang! Magazine. The album cover can be seen in the 1988 movie "Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers".
"Doomsday For The Deceiver" was ranked at number six on Loudwire's list "Top 10 Thrash Albums NOT Released by the Big 4".
Flotsam And Jetsam's debut is yet another feather in the cap of Metal history and an important record for fans of early Thrash Metal!
Re-release includes booklet-poster and “Metal Shock” demo 1985 as a bonus.
Metal Blade Records, 1986/2006/2018 (3984-14077-0). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Hammerhead 6:13
2. Iron Tears 3:50
3. Desecrator 3:48
4. Fade To Black 2:04
5. Doomsday For The Deceiver 9:08
6. Metalshock 8:16
7. She Took An Axe 5:16
8. U.L.S.W. 4:19
9. Der Führer 5:44
10. Flotzilla 6:09
“Metal Shock” Demo 1985
11. Hammerhead 6:34
12. The Evil Sheik 5:27
13. I Live You Die 6:26
14. The Beast Within 4:09
Total playing time: 77:23 min.

The first compilation album by legendary American Power/Speed/Thrash Metal band.
For the first time on CD, legendary Speed/Thrash Metal demos' remastered re-issue!
They came to the forefront of Thrash Metal a little later than most big bands of the time, but still knew how to enchant the listeners. Their debut album is a real gem. If you don't know the album "Doomsday For The Deceiver", you are missing a vital piece of history in your education of Heavy and/or Thrash Metal. The line-up then was impressive, and everybody reading this will know that after this album was released, bassist Jason Newsted went on and joined Metallica. He was the replacement for Cliff Burton, who tragically died in a bus crash when touring in Sweden. If this chain of events is news for you, you are either very young or very ignorant.
These two demos led to the band being signed to Metal Blade Records as to record their debut album "Doomsday For The Deceiver". Listening to these demos, it becomes clear very fast that the songs on them are very, very strong indeed, warranting them being given a record deal in the first place. The sound is quite good, but you can hear that we are talking demo material here. Classics like "Iron Tears", "Hammerhead" and "Metal Shock" made it onto that illusive debut, while with a song like "I Live You Die" we had to wait until their second (brilliant) album "No Place For Disgrace" before it was available to the public. "Iron Tears" was Flotsam's 2-track debut demo from 1985. The 4-track "Metal Shock" demo (1985) contains the only recordings of the tracks "The Evil Sheik" and "The Beast Within"!
The last three songs on the album are live ones. What is especially enthralling is that the live version of "Iron Tears" was actually recorded in Jason Newsted's apartment. The other two showcases how much heavier the band was when they played live, something that was thankfully captured in the recordings of their early albums. Especially "Hammerhead", which sounds a bit hesitant on the demo, really comes to life in this live recording, as does "She Took An Axe". Another brilliant example of a song that landed onto the debut album. 16-page booklet includes rare pictures and extensive interview with founding member Kelly Smith.
Line-up: Michael Gilbert - guitars; Eric A.K. - vocals; Jason Newsted - bass; Kelly David-Smith - drums; Edward Carlson - guitars.
Flotsam and Jetsam's founder, bassist, and chief songwriter Jason Newsted joined Metallica in 1987 (after Cliff Burton's tragic dead).
Those real fans who haven't been able to get hold of the old demos and/or live recordings will be quite thrilled with this release!
Vic Records And Music Publishing B.V., 2022 (VIC242CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
"Iron Tears" Demo 1985
1. Iron Tears 4:07
2. I Live You Die 6:07
"Metal Shock" Demo 1985
3. Hammerhead 6:35
4. The Evil Sheikh 5:27
5. I Live You Die 6:27
6. The Beast Within 4:10
Bonus Tracks:
7. Iron Tears (Live at Palace West, New Years 1984) 4:35
8. Hammerhead (Live in Jason’s Apartment) 6:27
"Live At The Pony Express" 1985
9. She Took an Axe (Live at the Pony Express 1985) 5:31
Total playing time: 49:26 min.

Re-recorded version of the second full-length studio album, “No Place For Disgrace”, by legendary American Power/Thrash Metal band.
Flotsam And Jetsam received many requests to remix the album. They had experienced difficulties in obtaining the master tapes of the 1988 album and, as such, so they decided to re-record the album. The band, consisting of the same line-up that recorded that early gem, rehashed the sharp-edged sword of "No Place For Disgrace", now vial Metal Blade Records!
On February 14, 2014, the band re-released the album with Tory Edwards on violin and mandolin. Of the decision, the band commented that: "The aim was not really to change but to enhance it with the opportunity with the use of new tools".
The original version album release marked the band's first album to be released through a major label, Elektra Records, and was also their first album with the bass guitarist Troy Gregory, who had replaced Jason Newsted when the latter left the band in 1986 to join Metallica. Though they had recently lost lyricist and principal songwriter, Jason Newsted, Arizona Thrashers neatly avoided the sophomore slump with "No Place for Disgrace". The album basically repeats the formula of their debut but benefits from a cleaner yet still-in-your face production job. Despite not playing on the album, three songs on it were co-written by Newsted.
"No Place For Disgrace" is thematically much darker than "Doomsday For The Deceiver", and while some of the band's subsequent albums have a more political edge, the lyrical content of the album was similar to its predecessor, focusing on themes centred around history and literature, as well as Satanism and the occult.
"No Place For Disgrace" also received some notice for its cover of an Elton John song, "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)", and upon its release charted on Billboard at #143.
"No Place For Disgrace 2014" - now is in a some slower pace, sounded heavier, chunkier, cleaner, tighter, and moderately smoother. This new production setting accentuated the lead twin guitar work of Edward Carlson and Michael Gilbert, which sounded grand, both exchanging energetic alongside touchy soloing showcases, combined with hard edge rhythm guitar riffs that celebrated the hey days of that album. Eric A.K. rejoiced the occasion with an amazing vocal performance with a tougher indentation, clearly one of the best Speed/Thrash vocalists that isn't rasping or growling his way into a different zone. As for the rhythm section of Kelly David-Smith and Michael Spencer, no less than blissful grace, slow tempo it is on several occurrences, but still kicking ass.
Flotsam And Jetsam made a sweet tribute to their past with the release of this old gemstone. Congratulations to the band for fighting to keep Metal alive and alight!!
Walk The Plank Music/Metal Blade Records, 1988//2014 (3984-15290-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. No Place For Disgrace 7:01
2. Dream Of Death 5:55
3. N.E. Terror 6:13
4. Escape From Within 7:18
5. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) (Elton John cover) 4:06
6. Hard On You 5:01
7. I Live You Die 6:18
8. Misguided Fortune 6:34
9. P.A.A.B. 6:25
10. The Jones 4:22
Total playing time: 59:13 min.