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Second full-length studio album by russian Gothic Doom Metal band.
For their second album, Locus Titanic Funus left the themes of cold spring, childhood nostalgia and cemetary parties. Now it is rather everlasting autumn and inexplicable feeling of a loss. With coming to such subject as wildlife sanctuary extermination, they cause thoughts about the dirt of capitalism and corruption, defend humanity and teach to love the life.
The loud sounds cannot move, cold rythmes play a dance, keyboard scores scratch from the within. For recording this album was used vintage instruments, so bass guitar got a distinctive piggy tone and guitars become long and mellow.
The funny fact about this album: if exclude the pauses between tracks, its duration is 66 minutes and 66 seconds.
This music will please fans of Saturnus, Estatic Fear, Desire and Autumn Rain Melancholy.
Another Side Records, 2018 (ASR23-150). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Deadly Sun Wretched Skies 02:50
2. Sweet Embrace of Cowardice 14:42
3. When the Robins Fall 10:40
4. Asphalt 04:42
5. Piper 07:56
6. You Are My Despair 06:59
7. Eornion... My Dear Phantasm 10:04
8. The Flowertale 08:10
9. Forgive Us 00:41
Total playing time: 67:05

 

The debut full-length studio album by French Progressive Metal/Metalcore band.
A fabulous interstellar trip through music mixing Metalcore, Djent and Prog Metal.
Almost everything is gathered here: technique, attack, dynamism and especially Groove. Ultra-powerful riffs, Progressive Metal flights - Lone Survivors offers ten particularly well-produced tracks whose complex structure is rich in various climates. Alternating guttural and clear vocals, the combo handles with ease the very percussive and dark atmospheres, with more Atmospheric passages and very worked guitar flights.
This Metallic interstellar journey proposed by Lone Survivors, if it remains very in-your-face, is very accessible. And the dexterity of the five musicians is for a lot. "Enigmatic Side Effects", "Lost In My Mind" or "Lucid Dream" offer very different faces, highlighted by the great technicality of the protagonists.
Featuring exceptionally talented musicians from a plethora of different musical backgrounds, the band was solidified by the addition of Matthieu Romarin (of Uneven Structure) on vocals. Lone Survivors took almost two years to find the singer who could carry their music, and the band couldn't dream of a better performer than the frontman of Uneven Structure to sublimate their compositions. At ease as a catfish in the dark water of Modern Metal, he illuminates the album with his charisma, his power, his sensitivity and his alternations of clear and saturated vocals mastered to perfection. 
The production is phenomenal, then it's Hyper-Technical but with a hell of a Groove and an inordinate power. The riffs are bloody and monstrous. The rhythmic sends bread in the face with clear voices and growls. As for the first album, the band presents a very accomplished and neat work.
Mixing Technicality with melody and Progression, "Ground Zero" album is an absolute thrill to listen to. It's highly recommended for fans of Meshuggah, Periphery, Tessaract, After The Burial and many more!
Charlie Lescuyer Productions, 2019 (CLP001CD). Made in France. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Enigmatic Side Effects 6:14
2. In the Flesh 4:44
3. Paul the Saint 5:49
4. Lost in My Mind 4:28
5. Six Feet Under 3:25
6. New Dimension 01:59
7. Quantum Slaves 6:09
8. The Circle of Thoughts 6:37
9. Lucid Dream 5:45
10. Ground Zero 7:28
Total playing time: 53:00 min.

The debut full-length studio album by Brazilian Melodic Progressive Doom/Death Metal band.
What can a bunch of Brazilians that really like Death/Doom Metal in Opeth way? A lot!
It's impossible to examine the Loneshore sound without talking about Opeth, circa "Blackwater Park". Many melodies on the album reminds of the more accessible moments, like "The Drapery Falls" and "Bleak". This is not a carbon copy, though. The songwriting style is more Death/Doom Metal, being long, but without as many Progressive twists. Loneshore also plays quite rhythmical and aggressive at times, reminding of U.S. Death/Doom act Daylight Dies.
Vocally, it's a mix between competent growls and Opeth-inspired clean vocals. It's not extraordinary for the style, but the band certainly knows how to write songs. The highlight is probably the many emotional clean guitar sections. There is a lot of feeling in the playing, and the parts that have vocals over them match perfectly. These parts sound so beautiful that we can totally be willing to ignore how much they sound like Mikael Åkerfeldt.
Loneshore's Extreme Metal parts are also good, and the fact that they're willing to play fast at times adds some needed variation to their sound. Maybe the band's atmospheric side is stronger than the Metal side, but the band's appeal doesn't lie in one of them; it's the fact that they really know how to write good songs. The songs on the album have great flow and emotion, and they're fairly even in quality.
"From Presence To Silence" also has a solid mix; one of many things that doesn't make this album sound like the debut it is. You'll be really impressed by the overall professionality from such an unknown act. There's a notable attention to detail in everything from composition to playing and audio quality.
While Loneshore doesn't have the most original pool of influences, the band incorporates them well to create something different. This is one of the best Doom Metal albums from 2018, and the band probably has a bright future if they continue creating music like this. And..., a big extra plus for the amazing cover art!
BadMoodMan Music, 2018 (BMM. 084-18). First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Quiet Visitor 11:07
2. Effigy 09:59
3. Winds of Ill Omen 08:30
4. Until the Last of Hopes 07:42
5. Daylight 06:01
6. From Presence to Silence 11:50
Total playing time: 55:11 min.


Samples: https://loneshore.bandcamp.com

The fourth full-length album by French Speed/Heavy/Power Metal band.
Album hosts with numerous catchy songs, tinted with melodies and also contains a wide range of rhythms. It must be highlighted that the guitar work is simply impressive, also supported by heavy drumming parts in the background, which lead all together to a really dynamic album. Furthermore, great guitar solos are scattered along the whole album. To be convinced, simply have a listen to the songs "Legacy Of The Wild", to the title track "The Dark Crusade" or to "Winter Farewell". The vocal parts are pretty good, too, and the tessitura and the tone of the singer can remind you of the singing of Chris Boltendahl (from Grave Digger). Finally, the purists can be also delighted because the album contains "clichés" and stereotyped elements of the Heavy Power Metal genre such as on the track "The Hail Victory", which kicks off with swords clashing and battle cries in the background, and then followed by a light-hearted chorus which immediately sticks in your head.
Even though "The Dark Crusade" brings nothing really markedly new in the Heavy Power Metal scene, it remains a really solid album. Indeed, the sound is really clear and powerful. Also the songwriting is pretty good and the production reinforces the musicians' work which is far for being bad, too.
"The Dark Crusade" comprises first-class Power Metal anthems including classics such as "Viktoria" and "Warrior Priest". Lonewolf delivers an album full of hits that masterfully combines headbanging qualities with killer appeal! If you are into Heavy/Power Metal, you should really have a listen to this album; you will not be disappointed!! So, no need to argue anymore, put “The Dark Crusade” into your CD player and get your own opinion!!!
Mixed and mastered by Andy La Rocque (Hammerfall, Falconer); the cover artwork was drawn by Chris Moyen (Slayer, Trivium).
For fans of: Running Wild, Paragon, Stormwarrior, Grave Digger and Accept!
Karthago Records, 2009 (CD 784-1836 / KR048). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Dragons of the Night     01:16 
2. Viktoria     05:11
3. Legacy of the Wild     05:24
4. The Dark Crusade     04:15 
5. Hail Victory     07:15
6. Warrior Priest     03:53
7. The Wolf Division     03:59
8. Heathen Horde     05:47
9. Words of the Witch     05:12
10. Winter Farewell     03:53
11. The Hour Zero     10:55
Total playing time: 57:00

Second full-length album by Ambient Black Metal one man band from Italy.
An obscure and epic music like a part of a soundtrack of an epic blockbuster where battles and pathos are the main elements.
Ulver, Summoning, Vinterriket with an epic approach so close to Bathory could be considered to this album.
My Kingdom Music, 2008 (echo038)


Tracklist:
1.Drama Begins 01:47
2.The Gate of Solitude 05:34
3.Glory through Death 04:41
4.Sacrilegium 07:26
5.Intermezzo 03:13
6.Ash to Ash and Dusk to Dark 08:22
7.As a Sin 06:29
8.Dancing in the Dark 05:27
9.Escape 05:57
Total playing time: 48:56

3rd full-length album by Symphonic Black Metal / Ambient one man band from Italy.
Melding of Gothic, Black and Symphonic Metal elements into a unique, melancholy brew called… Arcane Metal.
It's a wonderfully atmospheric piece of music that fits in well with this obscure world. Musically this follows an ambient path which flirts with wide ranging influences which stretch from the bombastic sound of Summoning, the film score influences of Ulver, through piano led classical music, to opera and Folkloristic Mediterranean music. Lord Agheros is capable of creating fantastic, melancholic and colossal atmosphere. You are carried through different moods, musical and emotional and by the end of this album you have learned to expect the unexpected.
For fans of bands like Summoning, Striborg, Ulver.
My Kingdom Music, 2010 (echo065). Made in Italy. First press. Please note: although the CD is new and has never been played, there are light scratch on the working surface of the disc (happened during transit) that will not affect the sound quality.


Tracklist:
1.Prayer For A Memory 02:26
2.The Wave 06:06
3.The Last Forsaken 04:47
4.Svart Hemlangtan 04:07
5.Goodbye 05:30
6.The Quiet Inside The Storm 03:35
7.Old Throne 04:54
8.Dopo La Notte 04:08
9.Back To Innocence 04:39
10.Era Iornu 01:37
Bonus track:
11.Dancing in The Dark (Orchestra Version) 03:26
Total playing time: 45:15 

The ninth full-length studio album by cult Swedish Black Metal band.
The first album of the band after 14 years of hiatus!
Having a glimpse at the gloomy demoniacal artwork done by Mike Hrubovcak, the listener cannot expect too friendly and positive music on this album. It was produced by Andy LaRoque, and he did a very good job with this. On "Rapture", you can find a cold but not too sterile production which creates a very nice Black Metal atmosphere in it.
Musically, it is as if the Swedish trio hasn't been away for 14 years. They haven't changed anything in their style and perform these harsh yet melodic sounds they did on their previous albums still. Some acoustic parts (like in "Rapture of Belial") enlighten the dark tracks a bit and create this very certain atmosphere the guys have always were able to create.
The album is very varied, which doesn't mean that it is somewhat random. All the tracks fit perfectly into this frame Lord Belial created with "Rapture". They did a fantastic job with this album and, fortunately for us, did not change the slightest thing in their compositions. All tracks are full of energy and hatred and want to be explored. Even Thomas´ voice sounds as fresh and sinister as it did in the past. 
If you liked Lord Belial in the past, be assured that you won't be disappointed by "Rapture". Here you can find all the trademarks they used in the past, and you won't be surprised in any negative way.
No fun, no core, no mosh, no trends!
CD includes 12-page booklet and is housed in nice slipcase.
Hammerheart Records, 2022 (HHR 2022-19). Made in Netherlands. First press.


Tracklist:

1. Legion 3:30
2. On A Throne Of Souls 5:21
3. Rapture Of Belial 6:23
4. Destruction 3:49
5. Belie All Gods 5:05
1. Evil Incarnate 4:45
2. Lux Luciferi 5:27
3. Infinite Darkness And Death 6:40
4. Alpha And Omega 4:27
5. Lamentations 4:26

Total playing time: 49:53 min.


https://hammerheart.bandcamp.com/

The sixth full-length album by the Finnish Hard Rock band.
The monsters of rock are back with their heaviest album to date!
Given their predilection for dressing up like crazy monsters and playing '80s-influenced Hard Rock, it's hard not to call Lordi a theatrical band. And for all the effort they put into making their appearance larger than life, they somehow find a way to make their music even more ridiculous, finding the reserves of strength necessary to make sure their albums are always over the top, a trend they continue with their sixth album, "To Beast Or Not To Beast". Though the album finds the band scaling back its '80s love, there's still plenty of Rock & Roll escapism for fans of the band to indulge in, and while serious Metal fans might be turned off by its cartoonish qualities, those looking for some Hard-Rockin' fun will find what they're looking for here!
The album title was originally planned to be "Monsterial Phonica". But after Kiss released their album "Monster", Mr. Lordi thought that their album's name was too close to that so the band changed it to be "Upgradead". However, the band did not consider it an A-class name. Just few months before the release of the album, Amen came up with the final title, which the band felt suitable and perfect.
The album marks the recording debut of Lordi's new members, keyboardist Hella (replacing Awa) and drummer Mana (replacing Kita). “The road to this album has truly been paved by hardships”, - Mr. Lordi says. “However, the new line-up of the band has given us new and fresh touch and an energetic edge to the recording process and to the album itself”.
All in all this is an excellent album and it’s recommended for fans of Alice Cooper with his best works!!
Sony Music Entertainment Finland Oy/AFM Records, 2013 (AFM 459-9). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. We're Not Bad For The Kids (We're Worse) 3:23
2. I Luv Ugly 3:48
3. The Riff 3:45
4. Something Wicked This Way Comes 4:58
5. I'm The Best 3:15
6. Horrifiction 3:29
7. Happy New Fear 4:46
8. Schizo Doll 4:34
9. Candy For The Cannibal 4:43
10. Sincerely With Love 3:14
11. SCG6: Otus' Butcher Clinic 3:24
Total playing time: 43:19


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The debut full-length solo album by American Dark Electro Pop singer (ex- She, Zilch).
Harmonious mixture of Pop-Rock, Trip-Hop, Ambient, Industrial, Electro and Darkwave, seasoned with a powerful and sensual singing, featuring Sean Brennan (London After Midnight)! Bjork, Trent Reznor and Massive Attack in one (and so comely) face!
"A fusion of blissed out programming and dreamy vocals with something dark and dirty lurking underneath" - Metal Hammer Magazine.
Sound and instrumental component of the album is impeccable. Songs from the album sound as soundtracks on the film's 'Saw 2' and 'Saw 3' along with ASP, Samsas Traum, Skinny Puppy, Queens Of The Stone Age, London After Midnight, Papa Roach, Mudvayne and Marylin Manson!!
Trisol Music Group/Irond Ltd., 2006/2007 (IROND CD 07-1249). Made in Russia. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:
1. Love Has Gone 3:05
2. Angel 3:20
3. Haunting 3:36
4. My Soul Speaks 4:02
5. Sink 3:09
6. Release 3:57
7. Flow 3:56
8. Why Do I 4:03
9. Naked 2:32
10. Love Complete 3:30


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The debut full-length studio album by Italian Progressive Metal band.
“Imperviae Auditiones” is a good Prog album. Barbara Rubin’s vocals are very good, taking the listener on a journey through the story of each song. The Progressive elements of the album are also excellent – the ‘twiddly’ bits which are associated with this genre aren’t overdone, so the listener isn’t sitting there thinking ‘when is this going to end?’ Indeed, every member of the band is a talented musician, and they all get their time in the spotlight with wonderful solos. They all come together very nicely.
Overall, “Imperviae Auditiones” is a solid album. Recommended to anyone looking for something a bit different for their CD collection.
SG Records, 2011 (SGCD039). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Bogus 7:49
2. Dead Man Walking 6:27
3. De Rerum Natura 7:42
4. Follow The Weaver 7:41
5. Ride The Owl 4:26
6. Avoid Feelings 6:40
7. That Night 7:04
8. Ultraworld 9:46
Total playing time: 57:37 min.

The fifth full-length album by legendary Spanish Gothic Rock/Darkwave band.
Los Humillados return to the world with an unexpected new album! Active since 1985, the band returns to the burden with an excellent new album that features 16 all new, unreleased tracks. After 9 albums, several works shared with other bands, and after many collaborations with international acts, the cult band finally break a six years lasting silence to present this incredibly mature and solid album.
The most prominent exponent of the Spanish dark scene is back with a very elaborate sound, a meticulous production and a unmistakable, particularely bleak and unique style. The semi-hidden sound effects, orchestral choirs, whispers from the graves and the pace of military marches, give this album a bleak atmosphere, a mosaic sensation of impossible love dreams, mysterious hidden stories, melancholy and shocking lyrics.
For fans of: Joy Division, The Cure, Death in June or Dead Can Dance without forgetting Eyeless in Gaza...!
Grabaciones Goticas, 2008 (B-42779-2002). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Lo que quedará 01:53
02. Habitante de la nada 03:57
03. El espíritu de la sirena 03:22
04. Incorpóreo 05:01
05. ¿Acaso alguien podría mejorar el silencio? 04:24
06. Nana para un vampiro 02:28
07. Héroe de Serbia 02:49
08. Tu ausencia 03:39
09. Buscando la nada 04:22
10. Ángeles de mármol 03:34
11. Dueño del vacío 04:09
12. La mujer que pintaba las piedras 03:53
13. Lágrimas 04:32
14. Oració 02:11
15. Vals de los fantasmas 02:29
16. Abril 1939 05:45
17. Outro 02:31
Total playing time: 62:10 min.

The second compilation album by cult American Heavy/Doom Metal/Rock band.
After a long absence, Lost Breed (now known as Vengeance Brothers) returned with “Bow Down”, marching in their classic Heavy/Doom paths. The band defines itself as a pure Doom Metal one, but in our ears, it’s more like a sweet combo of Heavy Metal, Southern Rock and Hard Rock. We’ve grown used to call bands like Candlemass as representatives of the Doom genre, since we’re Europeans, although now we’re dealing with the American version of Doom genre, which holds dear the combo aforementioned, plus some Garage Rock elements, to spice things up.
From a general spectrum, the tracks are satisfactory, without being too fancy or extravagant. The compositions are bouncy, while some heavy outbursts surprise us. The album’s quality is raised by Baestlein’s guitar solos and Silver’s drum choices, while Augustine’s distinct bass steals the show.
Twelve of the seventeen songs included in the album were already released in the compilation album “Wino Daze” (2007). We’re talking about tracks like “Lumberjack” with that nice intro and its intense bass and drums that lure you into their rhythm cave, “Shot Glass Eyes” and “Two Strong Fists” that have a more up-tempo and the heavy gem “Lock Up Your Daughters”.
After these already released pieces, we stumble upon another five that were released under the “Vengeance Brothers” name (the band acquired this name after parting ways with Pat Lydon). These tracks have a more Rock'n'Roll and Southern character, which is evident mainly in the guitar solos. In all of these compositions, the bass is clearly audible, without being treated like secondary instrument, as many musicians do. The title track “Bow Down” is quite uplifting and leads on your first beer right before dusk. Loud drums are found in “Manifest Destiny”, in which we encounter a great solo by Baestlein, as well. “Candy Store” and “Crystal Deth” are fast in speed and short in duration.
Generally, “Bow Down” is a record with a strong biker essence that is found only in remote areas of the American countryside. The musicianship between the members of Lost Breed seems to be very stable and has tied basis, which explains why the result is decent.
If you like anything from the now closed Hellhound label, then expect great things. Bands like Revelation, The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Unorthodox and so on are all in tune with Lost Breed, although Lost Breed are more Rock and Roll than pure out and out Doom of other artists mentioned. This CD documents Lost Breed’s contribution to that phoenix rising from the ashes, a post 1995 release. This is a nice compilation with decent clear artwork, that stimulates your ears with tales of drugs, alcohol, woe and basically real life stuff. This is certainly a good value CD package for its musical content and really worth checking out for fans of Lost Breed’s development post official break up!!
Blood And Iron/Metal Soldiers Records, 2014 (IRON 024 / MSR 032). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Clint 03:34
2. Lumberjack 03:16
3. Lock Up Your Daughters 03:04 
4. I Never Learn 03:19
5. Banana Christening 03:18
6. Can You Make It 03:20
7. Rancid Dancer 05:06
8. Shot Glass Eyes 04:11
9. Two Strong Fists 02:55
10. Scorched Earth 05:23
11. Get My Shit Together 02:42
12. Your Music 02:55
13. Back East Out West 04:27
14. Crystal Deth 02:34
15. Candy Store 02:35
16. Bow Down 03:59
17. Manifest Destiny 04:25
Total playing time: 61:03 min.

Debut full-length from Power/Progressive/Heavy Metal band from Greece.
Secret Port Records, 2004 (SPR 0013)


Tracklist:
1.Fragile Dreams 03:36
2.Drained 04:40
3.Lost Fate 04:53
4.Paths Of Knowledge 03:44
5.Where Dreams... Have No End 06:50
6.Silent Faces 05:45
7.Moments Of Life 06:52
8.Night And Day 04:32
9.Signs (instrumental) 03:09
Total playing time: 44:05

The debut full-length studio album by Italian Heavy Metal band.
Originally formed in 1996 and takes their name from a Crimson Glory' s song, after a five year break while frontman Fabrizio Fulco was in Florida working as bass player with the Ben Jackson Group (Crimson Glory's guitarist solo project), Lost Reflection are back together and have just released their album "Florida"!
After his great experience with the Ben Jackson Group, Fabrizio gets back to Italy to dedicate himself to Lost Reflection again. And the new album has an 80's Sleaze Rock feel to it mixed with more modern influences, and is well worth checking out!
Highly recommended for fans of Ratt, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, and Crimson Glory!!
SG Records, 2011 (SGCD042). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Media Violence 2:59
2. Bad Love 3:49
3. On Your Skin 3:16
4. Blame It On Love 2:54
5. Crucified 3:02
6. Don't Leave Me Alone 3:52
7. Here We R 2:17
8. Wings Of Glory 3:40
9. Our Drug Is Our Heart 2:51
10. Nitefall 5:17
Total playing time: 34:22 min.

The second full-length studio album by Italian Heavy Metal band.
A quite not regular and exceptional brand of Hard Rock with Sleaze elements.
The title track brings a more modern twist, like Megadeth meets Hardcore Superstar - an hypnotic pace, a slightly Industrial heavier mood, with some good shrieks from Fabrizio.
SG Records, 2014 (SGCD071). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Enemy U Know 03:34
2. Never Enough 03:45
3. Scarecrowd 06:15
4. Father Murphy 03:36
5. Hail to Rock 04:30
6. Faith or Fear? 03:31
7. Sleepless (Love Is All We Need) 04:44
8. No One 04:27
9. Rock 'n' Roll Nation 03:51
10. Armageddon 05:06
Total playing time: 43:21 min.


Samples: https://open.spotify.com


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The fourth full-length album by German Thrash/Death Metal band.
With this album, band finalize their end time-trilogy that was started with "Marauders" and continued with "Parasites". The end of the world has come, and Lost World Ордер are the prophets of ruin in a disturbing dystopia.
The band was founded in 2008, gained a wide fan base with the free download of "Marauders" and even raised it with "Parasites" with the CD-version released via GoodDamn Records. 
"Tyrants" is characterized by aggressive riffs, which are situated somewhere between classic Bay Area and German Ruhr area, the impulsive drumming and the pumping basslines. Twin guitar leads with NWOBHM-vibes and catchy chorus lines create modern walls of sound. The vocals set priorities from Thrash-shouting over growls to dark clear singing.
The production of the album is transparent and brutal yet absolutely natural. The band recorded the basics to the album live at the Soundlodge-studio, which is underlined by the energetic performance. Jörg Uken perfectly caught the essence of the band and created a modern, non-artificial sound.
The anthemic quality of the hooks and chorus of many of their songs adds to their calibre not only as Thrash Metallers, but also heavy Metallers. They’ve taken advantage of Germany’s rich Metal roots and taken their work to the next level – wowing fans new and old. Strangely, some of their songs also have a Mercyful Fate quality to them, with the storyline within each other instead of the whole album, which again is innovative and special. The elusive thing stalking in the album is somewhat aspiration for experiments, which adds something modern in the sound. The moderated melodies and the non-traditional rhythms make the songs individual.
“Tyrants” is the consequent development of the band’s sound and won’t disappoint anybody who is willing to take a look beyond his own nose!
Ragnarök Records, 2016 (RAG 004). Made in Germany. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Vorwärts! 1:12
2. Combat Zone 4:51
3. Freakshow 4:41
4. Tyrant 6:38
5. Mutual Hypocrisy 6:14
6. A Hell Worth Living In 3:52
7. Wall Of Glass 8:02
8. Warmonger 5:42
9. End All Life 6:44
Total playing time: 47:54 min.


Samples: https://lostworldorder.bandcamp.com

Re-release of the five classic studio albums, in one set, by the legendary American Experimental/Art Rock musician and singer.
Includes the albums from the middle period of his solo career: "New York", Lou Reed/John Cale "Songs For Drella", "Magic And Loss", "Set The Twilight Reeling", "Ecstasy".
Each of these five albums is presented as a mini-LP in a cardboard sleeve, making this a quick, easy, affordable way to get all of band's best albums at once.
100% musthave for every old school maniac!!
Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company, 2013 (8122-79744-7). Made in Germany. First press.

Tracklist:

CD 1 «New York»
1. Romeo Had Juliette 3:11 
2. Halloween Parade 3:33 
3. Dirty Blvd. 3:29 
4. Endless Cycle 4:03 
5. There Is No Time 3:46 
6. Last Great American Whale 3:42 
7. Beginning Of A Great Adventure 4:57 
8. Busload Of Faith 4:50 
9. Sick Of You 3:26 
10. Hold On 3:24 
11. Good Evening Mr. Waldheim 4:36 
12. Xmas In February 2:57 
13. Strawman 5:54 
14. Dime Store Mystery 5:03

CD 2 «Songs For Drella - Lou Reed/John Cale»
1. Smalltown 2:04 
2. Open House 4:17 
3. Style It Takes 2:29 
4. Work 2:37 
5. Trouble With Classicists 3:41 
6. Starlight 3:28 
7. Faces And Names 4:12 
8. Images 3:30 
9. Slip Away (A Warning) 3:05 
10. It Wasn't Me 3:30 
11. I Believe 3:17 
12. Nobody But You 3:45 
13. A Dream 6:33 
14. Forever Changed 4:51 
15. Hello It's Me 3:03

CD 3 «Magic And Loss»
1. Dorita (The Spirit) 1:07 
2. What's Good (The Thesis) 3:22 
3. Power And Glory (The Situation) 4:23 
4. Magician (Internally) 6:23 
5. Sword Of Damocles (Externally) 3:42 
6. Goodby Mass (In A Chapel Bodily Termination) 4:25 
7. Cremation (Ashes To Ashes) 2:54 
8. Dreamin' (Escape) 5:09 
9. No Chance (Regret) 3:15 
10. Warrior King (Revenge) 4:27 
11. Harry's Circumcision (Reverie Gone Astray) 5:29 
12. Gassed And Stoked (Loss) 4:18 
13. Power And Glory Part II (Magic - Transformation) 2:57 
14. Magic And Loss (The Summation) 6:39

CD 4 «Set The Twilight Reeling»
1. Egg Cream 5:18 
2. Nyc Man 4:56 
3. Finish Line 3:23 
4. Trade In 4:59 
5. Hang On To Your Emotions 3:46 
6. Sex With Your Parents (Motherfucker) Part II 3:37 
7. Hookywooky 4:19 
8. The Proposition 3:27 
9. Adventurer 4:18 
10. Riptide 7:46 
11. Set The Twilight Reeling 5:04

CD 5 «Ecstasy»
1. Paranoia Key Of E 4:28 
2. Mystic Child 5:02 
3. Mad 4:29 
4. Ecstasy 4:25 
5. Modern Dance 4:09 
6. Tatters 5:56 
7. Future Farmers Of America 3:01 
8. Turning Time Around 4:22 
9. White Prism 4:00 
10. Rock Minuet 6:55 
11. Baton Rouge 4:55 
12. Like A Possum 18:03 
13. Rouge 1:01 
14. Big Sky 6:32

Total playing time: 297:54 min.

The fourteenth full-length album by legendary Japanese Heavy Metal band.
It seemed that it wasn't really Loudness with only Akira left from the original band. Sure, Loudness no longer sound like they did on popular releases like "Thunder In The East" and "Soldier Of Fortune", but then again, those albums sounded like any number of 1980's Heavy Metal bands. The 90's releases from Loudness are quite unique and sound like no other band. Songs like "9 Miles High" are quite good. This particular song is a mixture of classic Thrash Metal layered with some 70's wah-wah guitar from Akira. "Wicked Witches" on the other had has a slow, Doomy, almost Stoner Rock/Metal sound. "Crazy Go-Go" sounds a bit like Loudness cover classic Kiss, although it is an original song. The track six, "Kaisou", is an odd Jimi Hendrix influenced instrumental that acts as an intro for "Babylon". "Taj Mahal" is a Middle Eastern sounding song that seems a bit out of place on this CD. "Mirror Ball" adds a bit of Funk to an otherwise heavy track. "Nighcreepers" is a fairly heavy song that finishes out the disc quite nicely. 
Very interesting brand of Heavy Metal with some slight Alternative touches. Inventive, highly original guitar work and not very annoying vocals. Much better than 80's hairy stuff from the same band! There is a ton of experimentation, but there is still plenty of meat to chew on!!
CD features fold-out cover-booklet and separate booklet with lyrics in Japanese. This is one of those Loudness albums that is only available as an Japanese import.
Rooms Records, Inc., Japan, 1998 (BMCR-7027). Made in Japan. First press. Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. 9 Miles High 3:45 
2. Dogshit 4:45 
3. Wicked Witches 4:25 
4. Crazy Go-Go 4:17 
5. Voodoo Voices 4:24 
6. Instrumental 1:56
7. Babylon 4:54 
8. Crawl 5:17 
9. Forbidden Love 4:38 
10. Mirror Ball 5:08 
11. Taj Mahal 5:30 I
12. Nightcreepers 5:21
Total playing time: 54:20


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Re-release of the twenty-fifth full-length studio album by the legendary Japanese Heavy Metal band.
More than 30 years in, these Japanese Metal veterans are still finding new ways to deliver on their name. Their new 11-track outing goes beyond the KISS-meets-Accept vibe of Pop-Metal faves like “Crazy Nights” and “Heavy Chains” from 1985’s "Thunder In The East".
Injecting furious bursts of Thrash and Power Metal, the quartet thrives off founding guitarist Akira Takasaki’s worship at the altar of Van Halen and Randy Rhoads, even if this isn’t his most precise, clean playing ever.
This album is the second without their original and beloved drummer, Munetaka Higuchi, that died of cancer almost three years ago.
Akira Takasaki, the mastermind behind the zealous Loudness and its achievements, has been tagging additional influences that were shaped into the band's sound and music. The guitars reminded a bit of past glories but also maintained the present raw modern touch. Judging by the list of eleven songs, Takasaki hasn't lost his amazing lead guitar skills. His solos have always taken to classic Rock, Hard Rock and shredding Heavy Metal blisters. 
When the entire lineup was playing Loudness came up with good songs filled with 80s Metal takeovers. "Come Alive Again" is something that can be recognized as a classic. "Survivor" and "The Power Of The Truth" were good examples of how Loudness made good use of modern Metal while mixing it with older Metal roots. Still, on hard-charging cuts like “Keep You Burning”, Loudness conveys an unrestrained attitude of fierce self-determination remarkable for a band in its third decade.
Tokuma Japan Communications/FrostByte Media Inc. (FRB-CD-0030). Made in Canada.


Tracklist:
1. A Light In The Dark 1:46
2. The Power Of Truth 5:28
3. Come Alive Again 4:27
4. Survivor 5:45
5. Keep You Burning 5:17
6. Gonna Do It My Way 4:13
7. Hang Tough 5:55
8. 喜怒哀楽 6:24
9. Comes The Dawn 7:07
10. Pandora 4:19
11. Crazy! Crazy! Crazy! 3:24
Total playing time: 54:05

Debut and only full-length album by the German Melodic Death Metal band.
Since their official formation in early 2007, Lower Hell are an unstoppable nuclear hurricaine rushing through Europe, leaving nothing but wasteland. Imagine a wild mixture of fast Thrash Metal with a fine melodic edge and a well-meant dose of Rock combined with some really good ideas for those who love Bands like Lamb Of God, Darkest Hour or even (no joke!) Dragonforce!
“Hellevator” offers everything the modern Metalhead wants to hear: unbelievable fast doublebass-drumming, hypnotic solos and, of course, a bunch of perfect arranged sonic hurricane!!
Bastardized Recordings, 2010 (BE041). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Warriors Of The Dead     5:37 
2. The Requiem     2:54 
3. Aftershow Party In A Casket     4:46 
4. Nothing Personal Just Business     3:07 
5. The Shores Of Acheron     1:24 
6. Tonight I'm Coming Home     6:34 
7. The Beast     5:05 
8. Hellevator     4:58 
9. This Is Vengeance     3:20 
10. Lower Hell     4:48 
11. Keep The Good Times Rollin     4:17 
12. Bury Me Where I Can't Hear     6:14
Total playing time: 53:04