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The fifth full-length studio album by legendary German-American Thrash Metal band.
A mixture of material comprising fast and Thrashy numbers, melodic hooks and mid-tempo songs.
With no interest in repeating themselves or treading water, Exumer always set out to create a record that is not only better but also markedly different to that which preceded it.
A 42-minute full on attack, the Thrash faction hold nothing back as they unleash hell as only they can, yet with more variety and dynamics than ever before!
This is definitely one of 2019's Thrash Metal highlights!!
180-gram black vinyl includes XL poster, lyric insert and mp3 download card with album + bonus tracks.
Cover and poster autographed by all band members in August 2019.
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2019 (3984-15630-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side Hostile
1. Hostile Defiance 3:41
2. Raptor 4:38
3. Carnage Rider 3:47
4. Dust Eater 3:24
5. King`s End 3:22

Side Defiance
1. Descent 4:07
2. Trapper 3:31
3. The Order Of Shadows 4:06
4. Vertical Violence 3:37
5. Splinter 2:57

Total playing time: 37:10 min.


Samples: https://exumerofficial.bandcamp.com

The second full-length album by the German Melodic Hard Rock band.
Considered by many as the band's 'epitome' in their sort-lived career, "Rainmaker" sold really good in Japan - 140000 copies, during the Grunge 'tornado' - and 'established' the band as a fave for lots of melody-related Hard Rockers. Self-produced, this effort is slightly more 'mellow' related to the 1991 debut, now keener on the AOR 'key ingredients'. Acoustic guitars here and there, great soloing, terrific - again - vocals and a 'fat' rhythm section are included. Nonetheless, tunes like "Burning Heart" (the band's first single/video), "What Did You Find", "Get A Little Closer" and "Desolation Angels" - in a non-fillers album - will persuade you; objections overruled!
In terms of musical magic, this release offer you the chance to get a grip on some excellent compositions. Who can oppose to such superiority offered by Fair Warning, a German band that - proved or not - can touch your heart really deep!!
Japanese edition comes with OBI and includes two bonus tracks!
WEA Music K.K., 1995/1997 (WPCR-220). Made in Japan.


Tracklist:
1. Stars And The Moon 4:10 
2. One Way Up 3:32 
3. Too Late For Love 4:02 
4. The Heart Of Summer 3:45 
5. Don't Give Up 4:11
6. Lonely Rooms 4:55 
7. Desert Song 6:48 
8. Pictures Of Love 4:40 
9. Desolation Angels 3:37 
10. Angel Of Dawn 3:55 
11. Burning Heart 3:53 
12. What Did You Find 4:59
Bonus Tracks:
13. Get A Little Closer 4:16 
14. Rain Song 3:50
Total playing time: 60:33

The eighth single by legendary German Disco singer.
Metronome Musik GmbH, Hamburg, 1986 (885 409-7). Made in Germany. First press. 45 PRM. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

Side 1
Lady Of Ice 4:20

Side 2
Transmutation (Instrumental) 4:20

Total playing time: 8:44 min.

The fourth Single by legendary German Disco singer.
It’s the second single from debut album, “Get Your Kicks” (1985).
Metronome Musik GmbH, Hamburg, 1984 (817 322-1). Made in Germany. First press. 45 PRM. Used (cover/disc): EX+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Seite 1
Slice Me Nice 5:20

Seite 2
Come Inside 5:00

Total playing time: 10:24 min.

Japanese release of the fifth full-length album by the legendary American Progressive Metal band.
Perhaps most significant album in the Fates Warning discography, as this was the album that departed most stridently from their old sound and forged irrevocably into Prog Metal territory.
Their Metal influences still dominate the band's overall sound; however, Mark Zonder's unique approach to drumming add another level of depth and credibility to the music. His double bass, odd-time introduction to "Part of the Machine" is the session's defining moment, "Through Different Eyes" is a catchy song that provides insight into the band's future Pop/Metal direction, and "Static Acts" still stands as one of the most aggressive songs the band ever recorded. Ray Alder's aggressive singing has a genuine quality, which allows him to legitimately convey his anger and pain without sounding clichéd. "A World Apart" is one of the weaker songs here; however, there is some impressive odd-metered drumming from Zonder. "At Fates Hands" has become one of the band's classic songs, and for good reason. The incorporation of the violin and piano provide a refreshing change from the overall Metallic sound. While Alder and Zonder prove here that the band is capable of achieving many different moods and sounds, the instrumental section of the song reveals that both Jim Matheos and Frank Aresti are still dependent on their Metal guitar style. The most powerful song in terms of lyrics, singing, and playing is "Nothing Left to Say", which stands as the band's high-water mark.
"Perfect Symmetry" was Fates Warning's second album with singer Ray Alder, who fully participated in the writing of the album. It was also the band's first album with drummer Mark Zonder.
"Nothing Left to Say" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1991 film "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare". An instrumental version of "At Fates Hands", renamed "At Fate's Fingers", was released on the 1991 compilation album Guitar's Practicing Musicians Vol. 2.
The album was relatively successful in the charts, reaching No. 141 on the U.S. Billboard 200 (the second-highest position in the band's history) and remaining on that chart for nine weeks. Fates Warning would not have another album enter the Billboard 200 until "Darkness In A Different Light" in 2013.
An historic recording in the Progressive Metal genre!
Japanese edition includes band logo sticker!!
Metal Blade Records/Pony Canyon Inc., 1989 (PCCY-00007). Made in Japan. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Part Of The Machine 
2. Through Different Eyes 
3. Static Acts 
4. A World Apart 
5. At Fates Hands 
6. The Arena 
7. Chasing Time 
8. Nothing Left To Say
Total playing time: 42:07 min.


Samples: https://soundcloud.com

4th compilation album by American Hard Rock legend.
Foreigner's most lucrative years came during their first four albums, with their guitar-driven arena rock flair settling in nicely with the rest of the late-'70s music scene. Twelve of Foreigner's 16 Top 40 singles are from a six year span, between 1977 and 1982.
Along with their sophomore effort "Double Vision", this album is the group's best-selling record. It has been certified 7 x platinum by the RIAA.
Atlantic Recording Inc., 1982 (780 999-2). Made in UK. First press. Used: like new.
 

Tracklist:
1.Cold As Ice 03:19
2.Double Vision 03:29
3.Head Games 03:37
4.Waiting For A Girl Like You 04:35
5.Feels Like The First Time 03:28
6.Urgent 03:57
7.Dirty White Boy 03:13
8.Juke Box Hero 04:03
9.Long, Long Way From Home 02:47
10.Hot Blooded 06:55
Total playing time: 39:23

The debut full-length album by cult Russian Heavy/Gothic Metal band.
Absolute musthave for every Gothic Metal fan!!
Magic Art Entertainment, 1998 (MAE007MC). Made in Russia. First press. Used: NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Tearfall 03:36
2. Bird-Hearted 03:06
3. Neverland 04:39
4. Heaven Island 03:19
5. You and Me 03:24
6. Werewolf 05:54

Side B
7. Shining Brightly 03:58
8. Mylene 02:26
9. Soothe My Heart 05:35
10. Void 02:18
11. Midnight World 07:21
12. Since My Holy Childhood... (Outro) 00:36

Remastered re-release of the series of albums by legendary American Blues/Jazz/Experimental/Fusion Rock singer and multi-instrumentalist.
Released as separate LP's in May 1981 (“Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar”, “Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More” and “Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar”), it was subsequently reissued as a triple album Box Set in 1982.
The album consists solely of instrumentals and improvised solos, largely performed on electric guitar (with really solid support from his backing bands). The album series was conceived after Zappa shelved a proposed live album, "Warts And All", and three tracks intended for that album appear on this series.
Rykodisc, 1981/1995 (RCD 10533/34/35). Made in U.S.A.. Used (covers/discs): NM- / M


Tracklist:

CD 1:
1.Five-Five-Five 02:35
2.Hog Heaven 02:49
3.Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar 05:38
4.While You Were Out 06:00
5.Treacherous Cretins 05:35
6.Heavy Duty Judy 04:42
7.Soup 'n Old Clothes 07:53
Running time: 35:12 min.

CD 2:
1.Variations On The Carlsos Santana Secret Chord Progresson 03:58
2.Gee, I Like Your Pants 02:35
3.Canarsie 06:05
4.Ship Ahoy 05:20
5.The Deathless Horsie 06:20
6.Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More 06:53
7.Pink Napkins 04:38
Running time: 35:49 min.

CD 3:
1.Beat It With Your Fist 01:58
2.Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar 08:30
3.Pinocchio's Furniture 02:05
4.Why Jonny Can't Read 04:15
5.Stucco Homes 09:08
6.Canard Du Jour 09:56
Running time: 35:52 min.​​​​​​​

Total playing time: 106:53 min.

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The fifth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
Album was released during the heyday for the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, when Heavy Metal was seeing a resurgence especially in Gillan's homeland. Many, including Ian Gillan himself, rank "Double Trouble" as the band's pinnacle; their finest moment. On the studio tracks producer Steve Smith manages to capture the raw, heavy feel of the band that was sometimes missing in past albums. The studio album featured two hit singles, “Restless” and “Nightmare”, which were unfortunately only released in Europe.
The album is titled "Double Trouble" because originally this was released as a double LP set with one record being the new studio material and the rest being live material, mostly taken from England's 1981 Reading Festival. The one exception is "If You Believe Me" which was recorded at London's Rainbow Theatre, March 4, 1981.
It is the first album to feature Janick Gers, since Bernie Tormé left the band during the tour of Germany in 1981. In fact Tormé was fired because he did not want to participate in the playback TV performance of "No Laughing in Heaven" at "Top Of The Pops" on 24 June 1981. Janick Gers came in for the rest of the tour on 25 June 1981. Of course, Janick Gers went on to record with Bruce Dickinson and eventually joined Iron Maiden.
Album reached #12 in the UK charts.
In 1989, Virgin Records re-released the remastered version of album in CD format, with the same track listing.
Kingsway Recorders/Virgin Records Ltd., 1981/1989 (CDVM 3606). Made in UK. 


Tracklist:
1. I'll Rip Your Spine Out     4:30 
2. Restless     3:19 
3. Men Of War     4:31 
4. Sunbeam     5:11 
5. Nightmare     3:15 
6. Hadely Bop Bop     2:50 
7. Life Goes On     4:12 
8. Born To Kill     9:28
9. No Laughing In Heaven (Live)     6:26
10. No Easy Way (Live)     10:32
11. Trouble (Live)     3:04
12. Mutually Assured Destruction (Live)     5:13
13. If You Believe Me (Live)     8:26
14. New Orleans (Live)     6:04
Total playing time: 77:02 min.


Samples:  http://www.lastfm


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The fourth full-length studio album by legendary British Hard Rock band.
This album belongs on the list "Top 100 Albums With the Most Ugly Covers", but let that not put you off: this one is almost as good as "Mr. Universe" and "Glory Road".
The title is taken from Alvin Toffler's book "Future Shock". There are a handful of classics, mixed with some mediocre fillers - but a Hard Rock fan should have this album, even if it was just for the 3 minutes of "The Ballad of the Lucitania Express", which is The Perfect Heavy Fast Rock song. This song steams like the overheated locomotive that it is about, is not a second too long and has everything perfectly in place. The real engine is John McCoy's bass, clearly audible under the brief guitar solo, pumping 8th notes at over 200 BPM. This band can inject you with pure adrenaline and crack you up at the same time!
On its release, the album reached number 2 in the UK chart; that remain the band's highest placing album.
In 2005, "Future Shock" was ranked number 467 in the German Rock Hard Magazine's book of "The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time".
Kingsway Recorders Ltd/Virgin Records Ltd., 1981 (203 596-320). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Future Shock 3:06
2. Night Ride Out Of Phoenix 5:04
3. (The Ballad Of) The Lucitania Express 3:10
4. No Laughing In Heaven 4:56
5. Sacre Bleu 3:02
6. New Orleans 2:37

Side Two
1. Bite The Bullet 4:49
2. If I Sing Softly 6:09
3. Don't Want The Truth 5:40
4. For Your Dreams 5:04

Total playing time: 43:37 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary British Heavy Metal band.
"Hit And Run", didn't have as many standout cuts as their debut, but it lost little in the way of intensity and raw aggression. Like its predecessor, "Demolition" (1980), it was recorded at Jackson's Studios, England. The band were in the studio from December 1980 to January 1981 with Vic Maile again serving as producer.
The car on the cover is a 1972 Buick Riviera.
"Hit And Run" is the most successful Girlschool album, having reached No. 5 in the UK Albums Chart, with the Single of the title track climbing to No. 32 in the UK Singles Chart. The band appeared on the BBC show Top of the Pops on April 16, 1981, miming to the hit song.
The 7-inch single had "Tonight" as B-side, with the 10-inch adding the cover version of the famous ZZ Top song "Tush". Lead track "C'mon Let's Go" was featured in the Gemini Award-winning 2005 documentary film "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey".
In 2005, "Hit And Run" was ranked number 289 in Rock Hard Magazine's book "The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time".
Bronze Records Ltd., 1981 (203 556-320). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Seite 1
1. C'mon Let's Go 3:35
2. The Hunter 3:15
3. (I'm Your) Victim 2:42
4. Kick It Down 3:03
5. Following The Crowd 3:08
6. Tush 2:15

Seite 2
1. Hit And Run 3:08
2. Watch Your Step 3:20
3. Back To Start 3:32
4. Yeah Right 3:20
5. Future Flash 4:27

Total playing time: 35:51 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Alternative/Punk Rock band.
Band's third best-selling album, behind “Dookie” and “American Idiot”, with sales of over 8 million worldwide and 2,076,000 copies in the US alone.
Album peaked at number two in the United States and went double Platinum by the RIAA in 1996.
Reprise Records, 1995 (9362-46046-2). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): M/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Armatage Shanks 02:16
2. Brat 01:43
3. Stuck With Me 02:15
4. Geek Stink Breath 02:15
5. No Pride 02:19
6. Bab's Uvula Who? 02:08
7. 86 02:47
8. Panic Song 03:35
9. Stuart And The Ave. 02:03
10. Brain Stew 03:12
11. Jaded 01:30
12. Wetbound Sign 02:13
13. Tight Wad Hill 02:01
14. Walking Contradiction 02:31
Total playing time: 32:48 min.
 

Russian edition of the sixth full-length album by cult Russian Industrial Groove Modern Death Metal band.
“Lifelong Days” is basically overflowing with interesting song ideas. Grenouer even seems more than capable of shifting the band's entire personality within individual songs in order to make it sound more enthusiastic and interesting. There are noticeable influences from outright Death Metal in some moments while at other times, when the song requires it, they send out a Groovier almost Nu Metal vibe. This is quite obviously a heavier offering than “Computer Crime”. There are borderline brutal moments of double-bass kicks and a veritable abundance deep, heavy detuned guitar riffs. The album plays for 46 minutes, and every second is a joy to listen to. Even the production is fantastic. The band sounds absolutely massive with a good sizzle on the guitars to keep things firmly on the Metal side of the term "Nu Metal." If you dig really groovy modernized Metal with a hint of good Death Metal, you can go with Grenouer!!
Molot Records/Irond Records, 2008 (IROND CD 08-1548). Booklet signed by musicians!!

Tracklist:
1. Indecent Loyalty 03:43
2. Addicted to You 04:22
3. Taken Off the List 04:17
4. With No Concern 03:08
5. Away from Now 04:47
6. Finding the One 04:06
7. Off the Back of Others 04:25
8. The Unexpected 03:47
9. Employed Beggar 04:38
10. Re-Active 04:35
11. Patience 04:38
Total playing time: 46:26

The debut full-length studio album by the legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
"Appetite For Destruction" was a turning point for Hard Rock in the late '80s - it was a dirty, dangerous, and mean record in a time when Heavy Metal meant nothing but a good time. On the surface, Guns N' Roses may appear to celebrate the same things as their peers - namely, sex, liquor, drugs, and Rock & Roll - but there is a nasty edge to their songs, since Axl Rose doesn't see much fun in the urban sprawl of L.A. and its parade of Heavy Metal thugs, cheap women, booze, and crime. The music is as nasty as the lyrics, wallowing in a Bluesy, Metallic Hard Rock borrowed from Aerosmith, AC/DC, and countless faceless Hard Rock bands of the early '80s. It's a primal, Sleazy sound that adds grit to already grim tales. It also makes Rose's misogyny, fear, and anger hard to dismiss as merely an artistic statement; this is music that sounds lived-in. And that's exactly why "Appetite For Destruction" is such a powerful record - not only does Rose have fears, but he also is vulnerable, particularly on the power ballad "Sweet Child O' Mine". He also has a talent for conveying the fears and horrors of the decaying inner city, whether it's on the charging "Welcome to the Jungle", the heroin ode "Mr. Brownstone", or "Paradise City", which simply wants out. But as good as Rose's lyrics and screeching vocals are, they wouldn't be nearly as effective without the twin-guitar interplay of Slash and Izzy Stradlin, who spit out riffs and solos better than any band since the Rolling Stones, and that's what makes "Appetite For Destruction" the best Metal record of the late '80s!!
Album was well received by critics and topped the Billboard 200 chart. By September 2008, it has been certified 18× Platinum by the RIAA, making it the best-selling record released on Geffen and best-selling American debut. The album has sold 30 million copies worldwide.
Uzi Suicide/Geffen Records, 1987 (UK: WX 125 | 924 148-1). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side G
1. Welcome To The Jungle 4:31
2. It's So Easy 3:21
3. Nightrain 4:26
4. Out Ta Get Me 4:20
5. Mr. Brownstone 3:46
6. Paradise City 6:46

Side R
7. My Michelle 3:39
8. Think About You 3:50
9. Sweet Child O' Mine 5:55
10. You're Crazy 3:25
11. Anything Goes 3:25
12. Rocket Queen 6:13

Total playing time: 53:37 min.

The second full-length album by legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Once "Appetite For Destruction" finally became a hit in 1988, Guns N' Roses bought some time by delivering the half-old/half-new LP "G N' R Lies" as a follow-up. Constructed as a double EP, with the "indie" debut "Live ?!*@ Like A Suicide" coming first and four new acoustic-based songs following on the second side, "G N' R Lies" is where the band metamorphosed from genuine threat to joke.
Neither recorded live nor released by an indie label, "Live ?!*@ Like A Suicide" is competent bar band boogie, without the energy or danger of "Appetite For Destruction". The new songs are considerably more problematic. "Patience" is Guns N' Roses at their prettiest and their sappiest, the most direct song they recorded to date. Its emotional directness makes the misogyny of "Used to Love Her (But I Had to Kill Her)" and the pitiful slanders of "One in a Million" sound genuine. Although the cover shrugs them off as a "joke", Axl Rose's venom is frightening - there's little doubt that he truly does believe that "faggots" come to America from another country and that "niggers" should stay out of his way. Since he wasn't playing a character on the remainder of the album, there's little doubt this is from the heart as well. And what makes it harder to dismiss is the musical skill of the band, which makes the country-fried boogie of "Used to Love Her", the Bluesy revamp of "You're Crazy", and the tough, paranoid fever dream of "One in a Million" indelible. So, you listen to the music and are satisfied or else listen to the lyrics and become disturbed not only by Rose's intentions, but by the millions of record buyers that identified with him.
According to the RIAA, the album has sold over 5 million copies in the United States alone. It peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Patience" was the only single released from "Lies".
Uzi Suicide/Geffen Records, 1988 (UK: WX 218 | 924 198-1). Made in Germany. First press. First uncensored issue. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX.


Tracklist:

Side G 1986
1. Reckless Life 3:20
2. Nice Boys 3:02
3. Move To The City 3:42
4. Mama Kin 3:54

Side R 1988
1. Patience 5:53
2. Used To Love Her 3:10
3. You're Crazy 4:08
4. One In A Million 6:08
Total playing time: 33:34 min.

Famous Heavy/Power/Thrash Metal band from New Jersey (U.S.A.).
Screaming, powerful vocals and soaring guitar leads with a tight rhythm section characterize the latest release by Hades, which comes after a ten-year hiatus. Music is less progressive and traditional metal sounding than the sort Queensryche make.  This is a release that won't disappoint: this is metal at its traditional best.
Metal Blade Records, 1998 (3984-14194-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1.$avior$elf 03:43
2.Decline & Fall of the American Empire 03:15
3.Our Father 01:37
4.Active Contrition 03:53
5.To Know One 04:00
6.In the Words of the Profit 02:58
7.The Agnostic 01:36
8.Y2K 03:12
9.End of the Bargain 06:12
10.Fall 03:49
11.The Atheist  01:50
Total playing time: 36:01

The debut and only full-length studio album by Canadian Heavy Metal band.
Formerly known as Hanover Fist, Hanover is the brainchild of Frank Zirone and the first band in discography of legendary drummer Mike Terrána (Axel Rudi Pell, Haggard, Tony MacAlpine, Yngwie Malmsteen, Masterplan, Metalium, Rage, Squealer, Tarja Turunen, Theodore Ziras and more).
From the start, the album was released as self-titled album (“Hanover Fist”) in Canada only. And later same year, after band change name, it was re-released worldwide as “Hungry Eyes”, with the new cover artwork and one new track (instead two others, that was missed).
The Single "Metal Of The Night" appeared on the soundtrack of a 1984 movie called “The Wild Life”.
MCA Records, 1985 (MCA - 39037). Made in Canada. Used (cover/vinyl): EX+/EX+.

Tracklist:

Side One
1. Fits Ya Good 4:04
2. Hungry Eyes 3:40
3. The Maze 3:40
4. Looking For Love 4:04
5. Standing Six 4:10

Side Two
6. Fear No Evil 4:45
7. Metal Of The Night 5:59
8. Rock Bottom 4:29
9. High Speed Roller 4:19

Total playing time: 39:10 min.

The debut mini-album by legendary American Heavy/Speed Metal band.
Released in 1983 as 4-track EP, this release has two tracks added, and marked as Mini LP.
Music For Nations, 1983/1984 (MFN 15). Made in UK. 45 PRM. Used (cover/disc): VG+/NM.


Side A
1. Break the Spell 04:07
2. Don't Take No 04:13
3. Backstabber 03:29

Side B
4. Lookin' for a Good Time 03:06
5. Driving Hard 03:42
6. Up from the Depths 05:23
 
Total playing time: 24:00 min.

The fourth Single by legendary German Power/Speed Metal band.
Taken from the 1988 album "Keeper Of The Seven Keys, Part 2", the song remains one of the band's most popular songs, and is played live at virtually every Helloween concert. The lyrics based on the 1818 novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus".
A video shot for the 2010 Jazz-style remake of the song on the album "Unarmed – Best Of 25th Anniversary".
Noise International, 1988 (N 0116-5). Made in Germany. First press. 45 PRM. OIS. Post Card. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side A
Dr. Stein 05:03

Side B
Savage 03:26
Livin' Ain't No Crime 04:43

Total playing time: 13:14 min.

Limited Edition release of the second full-length studio album by legendary German Power/Speed Metal band.
Arguably a blueprint for the Power/Speed Metal scene as a whole, "Keeper Of The Seven Keys, Part I" was a strong album that quite obviously deserves the classic title. Helloween finally got a real singer into the band, letting former vocalist Kai Hansen concentrate more on his guitar playing. Michael Kiske was young and quite adept at hitting the notes that are sure to irritate your household pets. "Keeper" also stepped a bit away from the more Thrashy vibe of "Walls Of Jericho", putting forth a cleaner, slicker version of Helloween. Much can be said about the melodic and exciting dual leads of Hansen and Michael Weikath, especially in "I'm Alive" and "Twilight of the Gods". Even on the pseudo-balladry of "A Tale That Wasn't Right", Helloween is able to avoid schlock cliche. And their signature track "Future World" aptly captures everything Helloween is about: a certain optimism, superbly catchy songwriting and a grand epic feeling. Speaking of epics, "Halloween" isn't quite up to the level of other epic Helloween songs and is a bit of a bear to wade through.
The band originally planned to release "Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part I" and "Part II" as a double album, but their record label refused, insisting that the albums be released separately.
"Keeper Of The Seven Keys, Part I" shows Helloween at their creative peak and is more necessary in your collection than any current Power Metal album!!
Limited Edition Blue Transparent Vinyl with OIS.
Noise International, 1987/1988 (N 0057). Made in Germany. Second press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/M-.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Initiation 1:21
2. I'm Alive 3:23
3. A Little Time 3:59
4. Twilight Of The Gods 4:29
5. A Tale That Wasn't Right 5:15

Side Two
6. Future World 4:02
7. Halloween 13:18
8. Follow The Sign 1:46

Total playing time: 37:33 min.