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The seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
The first of four albums to be recorded with lead singer Sammy Hagar (former Montrose singer), who replaced David Lee Roth. The album named after Eddie Van Halen's home studio, 5150, in turn named after a California law enforcement term for a mentally disturbed person (a reference to Section 5150 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code).
"5150" was notable for a number of love songs and ballads, a contrast of the straightforward Rock stylings of the Roth era. Despite the controversy of replacing Roth, the album was band's first to top the Billboard 200. The album hit number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, surpassing the band's previous album, "1984", which had peaked at number 2 behind Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album, on which Eddie Van Halen made a guest appearance. It was also Hagar's first #1, as stated by him on the "Live Without A Net" concert video. Album opener, "Good Enough", can be heard in the movie "Spaceballs".
Even with a new singer fronting the band and a new proclivity for synthesized sounds, Van Halen showed themselves ready as ever to turn up the amps and let it fly. "5150" was a party on a platter, as any Van Halen record should be!
Warner Bros. Records Inc./WEA Musik GmbH, 1986 (UK: W 5150/925 394-1). Made in Germany. OIS. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Good Enough 4:00  
2. Why Cant This Be Love 3:45  
3. Get Up 4:35  
4. Dreams 4:54  
5. Summer Nights 5:04  

Side 2
6. Best Of Both Worlds 4:49  
7. Love Walks In 5:09  
8. 5150 5:44  
9. Inside 5:02  

Total playing time: 43:15 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
Released per the label's request that the band record an album to keep them in the public eye, "Diver Down" was recorded with producer Ted Templeman over the course of twelve days. As a result of its quick production, the album is heavy on cover versions as well as genre experiments and guitar interludes. Alongside full-length original songs, the material includes excursions into Jazz, Country Blues, Doo-wop, a Cappella and Neoclassical music, in addition to covers of mid-1960s songs – the biggest of these, reworkings of Roy Orbison's "(Oh) Pretty Woman" and Martha & The Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street", were Hit Singles.
"Diver Down" spent 65 weeks on the album chart in the United States and sold four million copies in the United States by 1998. Despite the album got commercial success, selling faster than its predecessor "Fair Warning" (1981), it was less lukewarmly received by music critics. In 2022, "Diver Down" was ranked at number three in Guitar World's list of "The 25 Greatest Rock Guitar Albums of 1982".
Warner Bros. Records Inc./WEA Musik GmbH, 1982 (WB K 57 003 (BSK 3677)). Made in Germany. Second press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Where Have All The Good Times Gone 3:02
2. Hang 'em High 3:28
3. Cathedral 1:20
4. Secrets 3:25
5. Intruder 1:39
6. (Oh) Pretty Woman 2:53

Side B
7. Dancing In The Street 3:43
8. Little Guitars (Intro) 0:42
9. Little Guitars 3:47
10. Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now) 2:44
11. The Full Bag 3:18
12. Happy Trails 1:03

The second full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
Compared to the band's debut album, "Van Halen II" sees the band stretching out their sound and developing on directions only hinted before, and is often seen as lighter and Poppier in tone; however, according to author Morgan Brown, it is evenly balanced between radio-friendly songs and "more intense, aggressive material". Eddie said: "I hate it when albums are happy-happy or heavy-heavy all the way through. We had a little bit of both on Van Halen II".
Released by Warner Bros Records on March 23, 1979, "Van Halen II" peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and yielded hit Singles "Dance the Night Away" and "Beautiful Girls."
As of 2004, it had sold almost six million copies in the United States alone, and was certified 5× Platinum.
Remastered from the original analogue quarter-inch tapes by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering Studios, 180 g vinyl.
Warner Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company, 1979/2019 (RR1 3312 / 081227954932). Made in Holland for the World.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. You're No Good 3:12
2. Dance The Night Away 3:04
3. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 2:51
4. Bottoms Up! 3:04
5. Outta Love Again 2:49

Side 2
1. Light Up The Sky 3:09
2. Spanish Fly 0:58
3. D.O.A. 4:07
4. Women In Love… 4:05
5. Beautiful Girls 3:55

Total playing time: 31:15 min.

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums in Rock music, it was a major commercial success, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. The album has sold more than 10 million copies in the United States, receiving a Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and making it one of the best-selling albums in the country.
"Van Halen" contains some of the band's most well-known songs, including "Runnin' With the Devil", "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love", "Jamie's Cryin'", their cover version of the Kinks' 1964 song "You Really Got Me", and the instrumental "Eruption"; written and performed by guitarist Eddie Van Halen, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar solos of all time and helped popularize two-handed tapping.
In 2020, the album was ranked number 292 in Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
Remastered from original analogue tapes by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, 2015.
Warner Records Inc., 1978/2015/2020 (R1 547642 | 081227955250). Made in the Netherlands.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Runnin' With The Devil 3:32
2. Eruption 1:42
3. You Really Got Me 2:37
4. Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love 3:47
5. I'm The One 3:44

Side 2
1. Jamie's Cryin' 3:30
2. Atomic Punk 3:00
3. Feel Your Love Tonight 3:40
4. Little Dreamer 3:22
5. Ice Cream Man 3:18
6. On Fire 3:01

Playing time: 35:13 min.

Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
The first Van Halen album not to feature any cover songs, and the record where the band started to get heavier.
After two pure party albums, the inevitable had to happen: it was time for Van Halen to mature, or at least get a little serious. And so, "Women And Children First", a record where the band started to get heavier, both sonically and, to a lesser extent, thematically, changing the feel of the band ever so slightly. Where the first two records were nothing but nonstop parties, there's a bit of a dark heart beating on this record, most evident on the breakneck Metal of "Romeo Delight", but also the pair of opening party anthems, "And the Cradle Will Rock" and "Everybody Wants Some!!", which don't fly quite as high as "Dance the Night Away" or "Runnin' with the Devil" because of the tense, roiling undercurrents in Eddie's riffs, especially the thudding, circular keyboard riff propelling "And the Cradle Will Rock". The very fact that a keyboard drives this song, not a guitar, is a signal of Eddie's burgeoning ambition (which would soon become inseparable from his desire for respectability), and there are already some conflicts between this sombre musicality and David Lee Roth's irrepressible hunger for fun. Where that tension would eventually tear the band apart, here it just makes for compelling music, adding richness and depth to this half-hour blast of Rock & Roll.
This is the first Van Halen album to consist entirely of original material and there's some significant growth here in the writing, evident in the winding, cynical neo-boogie "Fools" and also in the manic "Loss of Control", which gallops by with the ferocity of Hardcore Punk. These, along with all previously mentioned songs, are the heaviest music Van Halen has made (or would ever make), but as the album rushes toward the end Diamond Dave pulls them toward his Country-Blues jive fixation with "Take Your Whiskey Home" and the all-acoustic "Could This Be Magic?" giving the album a dose of levity that is welcome if not necessarily needed. Then, before the album comes to a close, the band unleashes its first stab at a power ballad with "In a Simple Rhyme", where the band's attempts at melodic grace are undercut by their compulsion to Rock. This may not make for a full-fledged power ballad, but this tension between the two extremes, by their increasing song craft and their unhinged Rock & Roll, makes for dynamic music, and captures all the contrasting glories of the album in one song.
Kerrang! Magazine listed the album at number 30 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time", and Rolling Stone Magazine listed the album at number 36 in their list of "The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
Remaster 2015.
Warner Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company, 1980/2020 (RR1 3415 / 081227954963). Made in the Netherlands.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. And The Cradle Will Rock... 3:31
2. Everybody Wants Some!! 5:05
3. Fools 5:55
4. Romeo Delight 4:19

Side 2
1. Tora! Tora! 0:57
2. Loss Of Comtrol 2:36
3. Take Your Whiskey Home 3:09
4. Could This Be Magic? 3:08
5. In A Simple Rhyme 4:33

Total playing time: 33:13 min.

The seventh full-length studio album by German Progressive Metal band.
Superb progressive Metallers Vanden Plas got together with Germany's bestselling author Wolfgang Holbein (who is a big fan of the band) to create a Rock Opera based on his series of "Chronicle Of The Netherworld" novels. Together, they created nineteen songs and entitled it "Blutnacht" (Bloodnight). Starring Vanden Plas vocalist Andy Kuntz in the lead role and with the rest of the band in the orchestra pit they played 25 sold-out performances in Germany throughout the 2012/2013 seasons to huge critical acclaim. With Holbein's agreement, Vanden Plas then decided to adapt the opera into the basis of their next studio release with Kuntz taking on all roles as 'Storyteller' and with the songs becoming heavier to suit the band’s fan base and an album format. “Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld (Path One)” is the result and contains the first 10 songs of the story with the conclusion “Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld II” released in 2015.
This album is mind-blowing and the work that has gone into this and the theater production absolutely incredible. Huge melody, emotion and power along with superb songwriting and ability make it the best album they have released. 
Central to the whole album is Andy Kuntz's incredible vocal performance, which is a true master class of singing. Musically, "(Path One)" also excels. Guitarist Stephen Lill is wonderful throughout and Keyboard Maestro Günter Werno plays with a passion bordering on the heart wrenching. Bassist Torsten Reichert and drummer Andrea Lill are also superb; the whole band effortlessly transferring the live songs to a studio format. What helps is that Vanden Plas have had the same lineup from day one, and they seem almost telepathically connected.
Not all concept albums are easy to follow but "(Path One)" bucks that trend. Lyrics are beautiful and, right from the start, you know exactly who is who and what is happening. Production is crystal clear and sounds huge. The whole thing is packaged with incredible artwork that also sets the scene for the story.
Without doubts, one of the best albums of 2014!
Double 180g vinyl in gatefold cover.
Frontiers Records/Soulfood Music GmbH, 2014 (PRELP 074). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc 1/disc 2): NM-/NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Vision 1ne 3:52
2. The Black Night 8:29
3. Godmaker 5:24
Side B
4. Misery Affection Prelude 1:39
5. A Ghosts Requiem 3:56
6. New Vampyre 6:16
Running time: 29:36 min.

Side C
7. The King And The Children Of Lost World 7:53
8. Misery Affection 5:08
Side D
9. Soul Alliance 6:39
10. Inside 6:42
Running time: 26:22 min.

Total playing time: 55:58 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy/Black/Speed Metal band.
Music For Nations/Tonpress, 1985/1987 (SX-T 92). Made in Poland. Used (cover/disc): VG/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Powerdrive 3:16
2. Fly Trap 3:49
3. Satanachist 2:43
4. Burn This Place (To The Ground) 2:42
5. Harmony Dies 2:42
6. Possessed 4:51

Side B:
7. Hellchild 2:40
8. Moonshine 3:19
9. Wing And A Prayer 2:47
10. Suffer Not The Children 3:07
11. Voyeur 3:01
12. Mystique 4:58
13. Too Loud (For The Crowd) 3:02

Total playint time: 42:57 min.

The fifth Single by legendary British Heavy/Black/Speed Metal band.
Neat Records (D.W.E. Ltd.)/Roadrunner Productions B.V., 1984 (RR 125506). Made in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Manitou  4:28    
  
Side 2
2. Woman  2:48
3. Dead Of The Night  3:42

Total playing time: 10:58 min.

For the first time officially released the very first live album by the legendary British Heavy/Black/Speed Metal band.
One of the most legendary shows in the history of Metal now available on deluxe vinyl format!
Blistering live performance by Black Metal pioneers, recorded in 1984 at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK, shows us the mighty Venom in all of their glory and at their best, with the huge stage and more of pyro than had veer previously been seen at the legendary Hammersmith Odeon venue!!
Back On Black, 2020 (BOBV791LP). Made in UK. Pressed in Czech. First official press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Leave Me in Hell 03:37
2. Countess Bathory 03:44
3. Die Hard 03:02
4. 7 Gates of Hell 05:43
5. Buried Alive 04:19

Side B
6. Don't Burn the Witch 03:20
7. Welcome to Hell 03:15
8. Warhead 03:35
9. Stand Up and Be Counted 03:31

Total playing time: 34:06 min.

The second compilation album by legendary British Heavy/Black/Speed Metal band.
Castle Communications PLC/Raw Power, 1986 (RAWLP 024). Made in England. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. In League with Satan 03:28
2. Live like an Angel (Die like a Devil) 03:48
3. Bloodlust 02:57
4. In Nomine Satanas 03:28
5. Die Hard 03:02
6. Acid Queen 02:28

Side 2
1. Bursting Out 02:55
2. Warhead 03:32
3. Lady Lust 02:46
4. Seven Gates of Hell 05:28
5. Manitou 02:59
6. Dead of the Night 03:48

Total playing time: 40:39 min.

The debut full-length studio album by German Post-Hardcore/Metalcore band.
A solid debut from newcomers that want to bring something fresh to the table, and do success to an extent, falling within a certain range of style preference. They experiment quite a bit and try many things. 
An intriguing and quite pleasing mix of bands such as Atreyu, Lacuna Coil, Evanescence, Linkin Park, Parkway Drive, and many others, but Aspire is greater than the sum of its parts!
Golden Clear Splatter Vinyl.
Arising Empire/Cargo Records Germany GmbH, 2018 (AEC 4358-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. We Are One 4:13
2. Lights 3:16
3. The Longing 3:52
4. Fading Away (feat. Chris Wieczorek) 3:25
5. The Epilogue 3:54
6. Dilemma 3:59

Side B
7. My True North 4:35
8. Star Children 3:21
9. Nothing Less 3:32
10. Shades Of Memory 4:11
11. Silence 4:48
12. Ignite 4:14

Total playing time: 47:20 min.


Samples: https://venues.bandcamp.com

The second full-length studio album by German Symphonic Power Metal band, formed by legendary guitarist, ex-member of Rage, Lingua Mortis Orchestra, etc.
The Symphonic Metal Powerhouse are back with sophomore release – and you simply will not hear a better Power Metal album that year!
It takes true talent to deliver a consistent Symphonic Power Metal album without dipping into trite tendencies or mawkish sentimentality, but Almanac have managed it with ease, and considering the talent at work here, that should come as no surprise.
Guitar-god Victor Smolski’s reputation speaks for itself and his ridiculously high standards are maintained throughout "Kingslayer". Seemingly unleashed from previous tethers, his work here borders on genius and these compositions astonish while still hitting you square in the gut with supreme Metal heaviness. Each track has more melodies than you’d think you can handle, more moments of pure theatricality than thought possible (without once stepping over into full ‘cheese’ territory) and, most importantly, at least one massive, ground-shaking riff that’ll make you want to start a mosh with your nearest and dearest.
It’s not just Victor who shines of course. Much should be said about the outstanding vocals on "Kingslayer" and while enlisting three (count ’em, three!) vocalists in the shape of Andy B. Franck (Brainstorm, ex-Ivanhoe), David Readman (Pink Cream 69) and Jeannette Marchewka (Lingua Mortis Orchestra) may suggest overkill, the layering and meticulous juxtapositioning of all 3 voices works seamlessly throughout, aiding the storytelling and providing a strong sense of grandeur befitting the sub-genre.
Unsurprisingly, there’s a concept to "Kingslayer", involving real life historical figures, kings and queens, etc. 
This album slays, and you don’t have to be a fan of Rage, Helloween or any other Power Metal band, who’ve attempted and, occasionally, managed to deliver Power Metal perfection. You just need to love Metal of the purest kind, and with "Kingslayer", Almanac have quite probably delivered your Metal album of the year! Bombastic, effervescent and utterly-utterly brilliant!!
Limited Edition to 500 copies 180g double Golden Vinyl in gatefold cover.
Nuclear Blast GmbH/Cargo Records Germany GmbH, 2017 (NBCLP 4070-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
Song 1. Regicide 6:10
Song 2. Children Of The Sacred Path 4:10
Song 3. Guilty As Charged 5:02

Side B
Song 1. Hail To The King 5:47
Song 2. Losing My Mind 5:33

Side C
Song 1. Kingslayer 1:33
Song 2. Kingdom Of The Blind 6:22
Song 3. Headstrong 6:11

Side D
Song 1. Last Farewell 5:01
Song 2. Red Flag 5:05

Total playing time: 51:14 min.

The debut full-length studio album by German Symphonic Power Metal band of legendary guitarist, ex-member of Rage, Lingua Mortis Orchestra, etc.
Formed by Victor Smolski after his departure from Rage, Almanac is a continuation of his work with the Lingua Mortis Orchestra.
Victor Smolski's style has been well established throughout his years with German Metallers Rage. Now he has felt it necessary to bring his stylings to the world of Symphonic Power Metal - under the moniker of Almanac. However, in actuality, "Tsar" ends up sounding more like the quirky, heavy riffs of Rage, with a few strings added to beef up the melodies of the riffs. Although this was recorded with a real orchestra - expect nothing like Rhapsody or Fairyland. What you can expect is some damn fine, riff-heavy, Progressively-tinged Power Metal done the way only a German can!
Fans of standard Power Metal fare will find plenty to enjoy beyond the crushing riffs of Smolski. There are points were the orchestra add a real stylistic flair - giving us an extra dimension to aurally examine. The melodic choruses are irresistible. There really is no stinker here, nothing reigns in the energy, and nothing treats the listener like a dullard. These are all smart, vibrant, enjoyable anthems for real music-lovers.
The production quality is top-notch. Every instrument, from the highest string right down to the rumbling bass guitar is allowed a moment to breathe. The bass becomes especially prominent in the sparse verses, where its tonic note brings an aura of true menace. 
"Tsar" is indeed a splendid record. Even if Symphonic Power Metal is the section of the record store that you're most unfamiliar with, "Tsar" will inspire you to get acquainted with it! Yet even beyond genre criteria, Almanac is a band that finds strength in the most organic of ingredients and churns them into pure Metal!!
Nuclear Blast Records, 2016 (NB 3576-1). Made in Germany. First press. Gatefold 2x LP / 45 RPM.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Tsar 7:48
2. Self-Blinded Eyes 6:00

Side B
3. Darkness 1:17
4. Hands Are Tied 5:48
5. Children Of The Future 5:19

Side C
6. No More Shadows 8:19
7. Nevermore 4:42

Side D
8. Reign Of Madness 6:31
9. Flames Of Hate 6:35

Total playing time: 52:19 min.

American edition of the debut full-length album by the cult German Hard ‘n’ Heavy band.
Victory was a band that should have become a household name in the United States but just never quite made it to the top. Even though they had a great career in Europe, the audience in the U.S.A. was never quite as accepting.
After releasing their successful self-titled debut album in 1985, they came back even stronger with “Don’t Get Mad… Get Even” and released the single “The Check’s in the Mail”. The song immediately charted and became a huge radio hit and the future looked bright for this band full of talented musicians.
Consisting of Herman Frank (Accept) on guitar, Charlie Huhn on vocals, Tommy Newton on guitar, Peter Knorn on bass, and Fritz Randow on drums, Victory proved to be as formidable as anyone on the circuit.
It’s still a mystery why this band is not mentioned alongside some of the mainstays of the “hair band” time period. If you were one of the fans who got “on board” back in the 80’s, you know what to expect with this re-release! If you are new to Victory and “Don’t Get Mad… Get Even”, you are in for a surprise, as this hard-edged, 80’s style Rock 'n' Roll will be an easy listen!!
Mercenary Records, 1987 (MER 2105). Made in USA. First American press. Still Sealed.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE
1. Check's In The Mail 4:06 
2. Are You Ready 3:15 
3. Not Me 3:34 
4. Arsonist Of The Heart 4:01 
5. Hit And Run 3:30

SIDE TWO
6. She's Back 3:33 
7. Turn It Up 3:38 
8. Seven Days Without You Make Me Weak 3:58 
9. Sneaking Out 4:31 
10. Running Wild 3:47

Total playing time: 37:53 min.

The first compilation album by cult American Thrash Metal band.
Vio-Lence formed in 1985 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The band is often credited as one of the leading lights of the second wave of the Bay Area’s Thrash Metal. This compilation covers their entire demo discography, as well as some live tracks.
Core members on this compilation are: Sean Killian - vocals, Phil Demmel - guitars (also Lamb Of God, ex- Slayer, ex- Overkill & ex- Machine Head live); Deen Dell - bass; Perry Strickland - drums (also ex- Exodus & Testament live); Troy Fua (guitar on first demo); Robb Flynn - guitars (also Forbidden Evil, Machine Head) on demo 1988. 
Restored and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony (Sodom, Darkthrone, Sacred Reich). Partially remastered and restored by Achilleas Kalantzis (Varathron, Possessed). Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Paradox).
Limited Edition White Marbled Vinyl.
VIC Records, 2022 (VIC267LP-b). Made in Netherlands. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A - Demo 1988
1. Eternal Nightmare 6:17
2. Paraplegic 5:06
3. Bodies On Bodies 6:01
4. Kill on Command 4:25

Side B - Demo 1986
1. Eternal Nightmare 5:55 
2. Bodies on Bodies 4:11
3. Kill On Command 5:51
4. Paraplegic 4:54
5. Gutterslut (Live iat Ruthie’s Inn 1985) 3:16

Total playing time: 45:56 min.

The third EP by cult American Thrash Metal band.
Formed in 1985, Oakland Thrashers Vio-Lence helped define and refine what came to be known as the Bay Area sound, dropping three seminal albums before splitting in 1993.
Leaving behind a heady legacy, they reformed briefly a couple of times in the intervening years before becoming a full-time going concern once more in 2019.
After playing a string of successful shows, the quintet started to think about new music and in 2022 they deliver "Let The World Burn" – a five-song EP showcasing their first new material in 29 years, since their initial disbandment in 1994, which delivers on the classic Vio-Lence sound!
"Let the World Burn" is very much a continuation of their old works. Their song structures and approach are nearly the same as what they used to be in the 80s. The guys came up with a lot of new, original material that's still very true to the band's name, and nearly as vicious and ignorant as their early records. It's been a long while since a Thrash record this strong came out, and if you will buy just one Thrash album from 2022, you now know should be the one you pick up!!
Release includes large poster and download card.
Metal Blade Records, 2022 (3984-15825-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Flesh From Bone 5:02
2. Screaming Always 5:24
3. Upon Their Cross 5:27

Side B
4. Gato Negro 3:44
5. Let The World Burn 5:10

Total playing time: 24:47 min.


https://vio-lence.bandcamp.com/album/let-the-world-burn

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Power Metal band.
Containing 14 tracks and clocking in at almost 80 minutes, "Nocturnes Of Hellfire & Damnation" certainly has a lot of material to digest. The band has managed to create an album that should offer something to please fans of their earlier work, as well as fans of the more recent darkened sounds.
With the release of "Visions Of Eden" in 2006, Virgin Steele had changed direction, playing a somewhat gloomy and melancholic style of Epic Metal. The album was keyboard heavy with guitars taking a back seat to the vocals and keys of David DeFeis. "The Black Light Bacchanalia" followed and offered the same style of music, but with guitars being far more prominent. "Nocturnes Of Hellfire & Damnation" comes 5 years after and changes things again. It is yet another great album to add to their already impressive discography.
Gone are the whispers of David DeFeis, sometimes barely audible on his last outing and right from the beginning you can hear some power and raw emotion with some spontaneous roars and screams thrown in. Tracks like "Lucifer's Hammer" and "Black Sun - Black Mass" would not be out of place on earlier heavier albums. Thankfully, the production has been improved, with all instruments being at least audible. In short, this album is definitely the heaviest since "The House Of Atreus Act II".
What can be one of the most impressive aspects of album, is a mix of older and newer styles. Around halfway through the album there is a rather noticeable change in direction. While the first half offers heavier and faster songs, the second half returns to the band's more recent style; mid-tempo, keyboard heavy and dreary. Fans of "Visions Of Eden" should really enjoy the second half of the album.
The band successfully achieved what they set out to do; create a collection of songs that offer a mix of Bluesy moments, moody chord changes, and monolithic riffs with new ideas. Each song stands alone instead of following an overall concept and there are genuine surprises within.
"Nocturnes Of Hellfire & Damnation" is not a complete return to the Epic Metal days of the mid to late 1990's where the band could simply do no wrong, nor is it a simple continuation of the darker sound of the 2000's. Higher tempo songs would have been great, but the compositional ability of David DeFeis is still as impressive as ever. Virgin Steele has been successful in creating an album that is a mix of styles, a bold direction and one that impresses further each time you'll listen to it!
Double Blue Vinyl in Gatefold Cover includes Bonus CD.
Steamhammer, a division of SPV GmbH, 2015 (SPV 268261 2LP). Made in Germany. First press.

 

Tracklist:

LP

Side one
1. Lucifer's Hammer 5:42
2. Queen Of The Dead 4:16
3. To Darkness Eternal 0:58
4. Black Sun - Black Mass 5:09

Side two
5. Persephone 7:28
6. Devilhead 5:22
7. Demolition Queen 8:20

Side three
7. The Plague And The Fire 6:29
8. We Disappear 7:54
9. A Damned Apparition 1:33
10. Glamour 5:20

Side four
11. Delirium 7:33
12. Hymns To Damnatio 6:55
13. Fallen Angels 6:05


CD

1. Lucifer's Hammer 5:42
2. Queen Of The Dead 4:16
3. To Darkness Eternal 0:58
4. Black Sun - Black Mass 5:09
5. Persephone 7:28
6. Devilhead 5:22
7. Demolition Queen 8:20
8. The Plague And The Fire 6:29
9. We Disappear 7:54
10. A Damned Apparition 1:33
11. Glamour 5:20
12. Delirium 7:33
13. Hymns To Damnation 6:55
14. Fallen Angels 6:05


Total playing time: 158:08 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Hard Rock/Groove/Heavy Metal band.
The first Volbeat album to chart on the Billboard 200, and certified Gold. The title refers to the overall theme of the album, continuing the storyline of the band's previous studio album, "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood". Featured on the album is a previously released track, "A Warrior's Call", which was made for Danish boxer Mikkel Kessler. The track "Evelyn" contains some Death grunts provided by Mark "Barney" Greenway (Napalm Death), which was a whole new element on Volbeat's music, making a Groove Metal style. Also, guest appearance line-up included: Michael Dennis Denner (ex- Brats, Mercyful Fate and King Diamond), Miland "Mille" Petrozza (Kreator), David Randall Blythe (Lamb Of God) and some other Danish musicians.
The album debuted at number 142 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. On 22 March 2016, it was certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments of 500 000 units. The album has sold over 1 000 000 copies worldwide.
Universal Music Domestic Rock/Urban/Universal Music GmbH, 2010/2013 (06025 2747759 6). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. The Mirror And The Ripper 4:00
2. Heaven Nor Hell 5:23
3. Who They Are 3:42
Side B
1. Fallen 5:00
2. A Better Believer 3:24
3. 7 Shots 4:44
Plyaing time: 26:13 min.


Side C
1. A New Day 4:07
2. 16 Dollars 2:49
3. A Warrior's Call 4:23
4. Magic Zone 3:51
Side D
1. Evelyn 3:29
2. Being 1 2:22
3. Thanks 3:44
4. AngelFuck (Misfits cover) 1:30
Playing time: 26:15 min.

Total playing time: 52:28 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary Danish Hard Rock/Groove/Heavy Metal band.
"Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood" is the follow-up to "Rock The Rebel/Metal The Devil", which achieved Platinum status in Denmark, and cemented Volbeat's popularity in Denmark as well as increasing their popularity in nearby countries considerably.
"Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood" was recorded in Hansen Studios of Jacob Hansen, who also produced the two previous records. The album features 14 new tracks, including a Jimmy Work cover, "Making Believe", as a bonus track on all editions (the song was also recorded by Social Distortion on their "Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell" album, but was originally written and performed by Jimmy Work. Volbeat's cover was based on the version by Social Distortion).
"Still Counting" would reappear on "Beyond Hell/Above Heaven". On 21 July 2012, "Still Counting" was the number one song on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Seven of the songs share a common lyrical theme which will be continued on future records, the artwork is also based on this storyline. Cover artwork made by Karsten Sand.
"Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood" reached the #1 position on both the Danish and Finnish album charts, staying on the former for 35 consecutive weeks, while also briefly reappearing on it in 2014. The album also charted highly in several other countries.
Special Edition Glow In The Dark vinyl.
Mascot Records, 2008/2023 (M72651-2). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in France.


Tracklist:
Side A
1. Intro (End Of The Road) 1:05
2. Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood 3:08
3. Back To Prom 1:51
4. Mary Ann's Place 3:41
5. Hallelujah Goat 3:30
6. Maybellene I Hofteholder 3:20
7. We 3:46
8. Still Counting 4:21

Side B
1. Light A Way 4:42
2. Wild Rover Of Hell 3:42
3. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (Hank Williams cover) 3:21
4. A Broken Man And The Dawn 4:44
5. Find That Soul 3:43
Bonus Track:
6. Making Believe (Jimmy Work cover) 3:32

Total playing time: 48:26 min.

The second live album by legendary Danish Hard Rock/Groove/Heavy Metal band.
On August 26th, 2017 Volbeat had the honor of being the first Danish band to not only completely sell out Copenhagen’s Telia Parken, but also of playing the biggest show a domestic artist had ever played in Denmark.
Over 48 250 Rebels & Angels joined the band in celebrating this milestone in the same city where Volbeat got its start 16 years prior. Band friends Lars Ulrich, Barney Greenway, Mille Petrozza, Danko Jones, Johan Olsen, Rod Sinclair and Mia Maja all come into Copenhagen to join Volbeat on stage!
And this trifold vinyl release is a document of that amazing night!! Whether you were there and are relieved that night or will listen to it for the first time, you enjoy it!!!
Gatefold 180g 3LP includes 8-page booklet.
Vertigo Berlin/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 2018 (B0029425-01). Made in the USA. Pressed in Canada. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. The Devil's Bleeding Crown 05:46
2. Heaven Nor Hell 03:25
3. Radio Girl 05:31
4. Lola Montez 05:25
5. Let It Burn (feat. Mia Maja) 03:50

Side B
1. Doc Holliday 07:31
2. Sad Man's Tongue 04:28
3. 16 Dollars 04:20
4. 7 Shots (feat. Mille Petrozza and Rod Sinclair) 05:11

Side C
1. Fallen 08:07
2. Slaytan 01:33
3. Dead By Rising 03:44
4. Goodbye Forever 05:15
5. Maybellene I Hoftholder 03:54

Side D
1. The Everlasting 07:18
2. For Evigt (feat. Johan Olsen, Mia Maja and Rod Sinclair) 05:29
3. Evelyn (feat. Mark “Barney” Greenway) 04:26
4. Lonesome Rider 04:16

Side E
1. Seal The Deal 04:48
2. The Garden's Tale (feat. Johan Olsen) 08:56
3. Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood (feat. Lars Ulrich) 03:58
4. Enter Sandman (Metallica cover/ feat. Lars Ulrich) 03:57

Side F
1. A Warrior's Call (feat. Mikkel Kessler) 04:32
2. Black Rose (feat. Danko Jones) 05:35
3. Pool Of Booze, Booze, Booza 06:34
4. Still Counting 08:27

Total playing time: approx. 137 min.