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Remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
"No Prayer For The Dying" is one of the best Metal albums of 1990. Although it received generally mixed to negative reviews, the album peaked at No. 2 in the UK Albums Chart and contains the band's only UK Singles Chart No. 1, "Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter".
The album departed from the keyboard- and synthesiser-saturated Progressive Rock direction of the band's two previous studio outings (1986's "Somewhere In Time" and 1988's "Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son") in favour of a more "stripped down", straight forward style, reminiscent of the band's earlier material, which ushered in a change of vocal style for Bruce Dickinson from the operatic sound of the 1980s to a raspier way of singing. The album also departed from literary and historical lyrical themes in favour of more political content, with songs focusing on religious exploitation and social concerns. It's the only Iron Maiden studio album to date without a song exceeding six minutes in length and the only one to contain profanity in the lyrics.
Album marks band's first line-up change since 1983; guitarist Adrian Smith left the band during the pre-production phase, unhappy with the musical direction it was taking, and only having contributed to one song, "Hooks in You". Smith was replaced by Janick Gers, who had previously worked with singer Bruce Dickinson on his first solo-album, "Tattooed Millionaire", and had also worked with Ian Gillan and  White Spirit.
It was also the band's first release with Epic Records in the US, after the band left Capitol Records, but was sold through EMI for all territories outside the US.
The original 1990 version has cover picture where Eddie bursting from his grave and grabbing a grave-digger by the neck. As the band's manager, Rod Smallwood, disliked the figure, he asked artist Derek Riggs to remove him from the cover for the 1998 re-release, although the original artwork is used on the disc itself. Additionally an inscription was added to the plaque on the tomb, which Riggs had initially left blank to allow the band to add their own words, and reads "After the Daylight, The Night of Pain, That is not Dead, Which Can Rise Again".
Also this 1998 remastered re-edition contains a special enhanced CD-ROM multimedia section with videos, exclusive photo galleries, biographies, internet links plus a deluxe 24 page colour booklet with full lyrics, Eddie art and photos!!
Iron Maiden (Holdings) Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1990/1998 (7243 4 96865 0 2). Made in Netherlands. First press of re-release. Used (cover/disc): EX/NM.


Tracklist:
1.Tailgunner 04:15
2.Holy Smoke 03:49
3.No Prayer for the Dying 04:23
4.Public Enema Number One 04:14
5.Fates Warning 04:10
6.The Assassin 04:18
7.Run Silent Run Deep 04:35
8.Hooks in You 04:07
9.Bring Your Daughter... To the Slaughter 04:44
10.Mother Russia 05:32

The eleventh full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
It was the second and final Iron Maiden album recorded with vocalist Blaze Bayley.
In 1993, Iron Maiden and their popular vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, parted ways. Not going to be stopped by the loss of their 11 year singer, the band began the search for their new front man. They auditioned hundreds of vocalists including Doogie White, who at the time was in Rainbow, and even James LaBrie, of Dream Theater fame. Finally, in 1994, Iron Maiden decided that Wolfsbane singer, Blaze Bailey, would be their next vocalist. After Blaze was brought on board, the band began writing new material for their next album, and in 1995 was released "The X Factor". The album was met with a mixed reaction from fans, but the band soldiered on and entered the studio in 1998 to record their eleventh album, "Virtual XI".
"Virtual XI" met the same fate as "The X Factor". It was even more unpopular among fans than its predecessor, and it suffered in sales, and is to this very day, the only Maiden album to not hit the 1 million mark. As of April 2009 "Virtual XI" had sold 84987 copies in the United States and more than 1050000 worldwide according to Billboard, making the album the poorest selling of the band's career.
The album is slightly unusual in the Iron Maiden catalogue for its extensive keyboard use. For this album, some keyboard parts were performed by band founder/bassist Steve Harris whereas on previous albums all the keyboard parts were handled by session musician Michael Kenney. The album also had a reduced song-writing input from Janick Gers compared to the previous Iron Maiden albums since he joined the band in 1990.
"Virtual XI" was the end of another era for Iron Maiden. Following the Virtual XI World Tour, Blaze Bailey left Iron Maiden and two former members, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned. Overall, "Virtual XI" is a very long album to listen to, despite being only 53 minutes long. The album is very repetitive, and listening to it takes a lot of patience. However, it has a few gems, such as "Futureal", "The Clansman", and "Como Estais Amigos". With a little more variety, it could have been something special!
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1998 (7243 4 93915 2 9) Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): M-/M.


Tracklist:
1. Futureal
2. The Angel And The Gambler
3. Lightning Strikes Twice
4. The Clansman
5. When Two Worlds Collide
6. The Educated Fool
7. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger
8. Como Estais Amigos
Total playing time: 53:20


Samles: http://www.lastfm

The eleventh full-length studio album by the legendary British Heavy Metal band.
It was the second and final Iron Maiden album recorded with vocalist Blaze Bayley.
In 1993, Iron Maiden and their popular vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, parted ways. Not going to be stopped by the loss of their 11 year singer, the band began the search for their new front man. They auditioned hundreds of vocalists including Doogie White, who at the time was in Rainbow, and even James LaBrie, of Dream Theater fame. Finally, in 1994, Iron Maiden decided that Wolfsbane singer, Blaze Bailey, would be their next vocalist. After Blaze was brought on board, the band began writing new material for their next album, and in 1995 was released "The X Factor". The album was met with a mixed reaction from fans, but the band soldiered on and entered the studio in 1998 to record their eleventh album, "Virtual XI".
"Virtual XI" met the same fate as "The X Factor". It was even more unpopular among fans than its predecessor, and it suffered in sales, and is to this very day, the only Maiden album to not hit the 1 million mark. As of April 2009 "Virtual XI" had sold 84987 copies in the United States and more than 1050000 worldwide according to Billboard, making the album the poorest selling of the band's career.
The album is slightly unusual in the Iron Maiden catalogue for its extensive keyboard use. For this album, some keyboard parts were performed by band founder/bassist Steve Harris whereas on previous albums all the keyboard parts were handled by session musician Michael Kenney. The album also had a reduced song-writing input from Janick Gers compared to the previous Iron Maiden albums since he joined the band in 1990.
"Virtual XI" was the end of another era for Iron Maiden. Following the Virtual XI World Tour, Blaze Bailey left Iron Maiden and two former members, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned. Overall, "Virtual XI" is a very long album to listen to, despite being only 53 minutes long. The album is very repetitive, and listening to it takes a lot of patience. However, it has a few gems, such as "Futureal", "The Clansman", and "Como Estais Amigos". With a little more variety, it could have been something special!
Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd./EMI Records Ltd., 1998 (7243 4 93992 2 8) Made in UK. First press. Limited Edition. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM-.


Tracklist:
1. Futureal 02:56
2. The Angel And The Gambler 09:53
3. Lightning Strikes Twice 04:50
4. The Clansman 09:00
5. When Two Worlds Collide 06:17
6. The Educated Fool 06:45
7. Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger 08:04
8. Como Estais Amigos 05:30
Total playing time: 53:15 min.


Samles: http://www.lastfm

Japanese edition ohe fifth full-length albums by cult American Neo-Prog/Progressive Rock keyboardist Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and Dixie Dregs fame.
Many other musicians perform on tracks on this album including Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple), and Dream Theater bandmate John Petrucci, who also worked with Rudess on Liquid Tension Experiment.
On "Feeding The Wheel", Jordan Rudess has modernized the keyboard sounds pioneers like E. Power Biggs, Rick Wakeman, Gary Wright, Alan Hovhaness, and Keith Emerson broke ground with. The latter-day third ivory player in Dream Theater takes Gary Wright's Dream Weaver a step or two into the twilight zone. "Headspace" is a nice moody piece, kind of like Edgar Froese outside of Kraftwerk with more activity in the mix. "Quantum Soup" features Steve Morse of the Dregs on guitar solo with Terry Bozzio of Missing Persons playing percussion, the first of eight numbers the ex-Zappa drummer provides the bottom for. Track two has its own evolution, from Jazz/Progressive Rock to a bassy Funk eight minutes into the tune, with the 11 minutes of "Quantum Soup" melting nicely into the six minutes of "Shifting Sands".
The spaced notations in the CD booklet are vaguely familiar, that aforementioned Dream Weaver concept a simplified version of this. "We all feed wheels that carry our hopes and dreams to another day" is the sentiment written by Rudess, and those thoughts are unleashed in music which will appeal to fans of Dream Theater and Emerson, Lake & Palmer and those who feel Steely Dan is too mainstream. "Revolving Door" could be the theme to Hawaii Five-O turned upside down; strange vocals invade for a few moments on this otherwise instrumental enterprise. The title track can be a bit much except for the staunchest fans of Progressive Rock, over seven minutes of the piano runs Jordan Rudess learned at Juilliard embellished with high-end production and superb drums. For those who thought Emerson, Lake & Palmer's "The Nutrocker" wasn't energetic enough, explore this disc. "Dreaming in Titanium" is like some prelude to music by Prince, while "Center of the Sphere" is part of the artist's quest, the "search for the ultimate sound" that Rudess speaks of.
For an effortlessly enjoyable and mentally replenishing keyboard music experience, look no further than "Feeding The Wheel", a record that soars, swims and does musical marathons that seem superhuman to those back on safe ground watching. And for a demonstration of Rudess' confident skills within more of a band framework, check out Dream Theater in a very active 2002, as well as his important role on the next David Bowie album.
CD comes with OBI and additional Japanese booklet.
Magna Carta Records/Avalon/Marquee Inc., Japan, 2001 (MICP-10266). Made in Japan. First press. Used: like new.


Tracklist:
1. The Voice (Intro) 0:19 
2. Quantum Soup 11:02 
3. Shifting Sands 6:00 
4. Dreaming In Titanium 4:09 
5. Ucan Icon 5:41 
6. Center Of The Sphere 1:38 
7. Crack The Meter 6:13 
8. Headspace 3:58 
9. Revolving Door 8:33 
10. Interstices 4:04 
11. Feed The Wheel 10:12
Total playing time: 61:49

The second full-length studio album by legendary British Synth-Pop/New Wave singer.
The first single from this album, "Cambodia", was released in November 1981 and signalled a different sound from the Wilde camp, with an Electronic and Synth sound, different from the Rock sound of her first album. The songs were again written by Marty and Ricky Wilde, and produced by Ricky Wilde. The lyrics of the songs were similar to the first album: the second single, "View from a Bridge", and the album track "Wendy Sadd" seemed to be about suicide, "Chaos at the Airport" described a nightmare about flying and "Ego" was quite the opposite of a love song. "Can You Come Over" was recorded at the Wilde's home.
The album topped the charts in a host of European countries and reached number 8 in Australia, although it did not surpass the success of debut album.
RAK, 1982 (SRAK 548). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Ego 4:08    
2. Words Fell Down 3:29    
3. Action City 3:21    
4. View From A Bridge 3:30    
5. Just A Feeling 4:09    

Side 2
6. Chaos At The Airport    3:15    
7. Take Me Tonight 3:52    
8. Can You Come Over 3:32    
9. Wendy Sadd 3:47    
10. Cambodia - Reprise 7:12

Total playing time: 40:15 min.

The first full-length album by the legendary American Post-Grunge/Nu-Metal band.
One of the best-selling Nu-Metal bands on the planet!
With little publicity, radio play, or MTV exposure, Korn took their eponymous 1994 debut to Platinum status! Like all unexpected successes, it's easier to understand its popularity in retrospect. Although they disdain the "Metal" label, there's no question that Korn are among the vanguard of Post-Grunge/Alt-Metal outfits. Borrowing from Jane's Addiction, Rage Against the Machine, Pantera, Helmet, Faith No More, Anthrax, Public Enemy, and N.W.A, Korn developed a testosterone-fueled, ultra-aggressive Metal-Rap hybrid. They're relentless, both in their musical attack and in lead singer Jonathan Davis' bleak, violent lyrics. Tales of abuse and alienation run rampant throughout the record. It's often disturbing and, to some ears, even offensive, but their music can have a cathartic effect that makes up for their vulgarity and questionable lapses in taste. It's a powerful sound and one that actually builds on the Funk-Metal innovations of the late '80s/early '90s!
"Shoots And Ladders" was nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance!!
Immortal Records/Epic Records/Sony Music Entertainment Inc., 1994 (EK 66633). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Blind 4:19
2. Ball Tongue 4:29
3. Need To 4:01
4. Clown 4:37
5. Divine 2:51
6. Faget 5:49
7. Shoots & Ladders 5:22
8. Predictable 4:32
9. Fake 4:51
10. Lies 3:22
11. Helmet in the Bush 4:02
12. Daddy 17:31
Total playing time: 65:46 min.


Samples: http://www.last.fm

10th full-length album by the legendary Hard’n’Heavy band from Switzerland.
This album is awesome and the heaviest thing they had done in ages. It’s a relief for those who thought the band was finished after the lame previous record, that the band resurrected themselves, and crafted something really awesome. As well as being the band's first album on MCA Records, it saw the return of original Krokus founding member Chris von Rohr.
The attempt at re-connecting with their roots is obvious – not only their early guitarist Rohr, but re-recording a version of ‘Winning Man’ from their 1981 album ‘Hardware’ and using a mixture of material that includes speed metal attacks, and massive bombastic anthems like ‘Let it Go’ which are absolutely great examples of their classic sound.
MCA Records, 1988 (255 388-4 / MCAC-42087). Made in Germany. First press. Used: NM/NM..

Tracklist:
1.Everybody Rocks
2.Wild Love
3.Let It Go
4.Winning Man
5.Axx Attack
6.Rock'n' Roll Tonight
7.Flyin' High
8.Shoot The Night
9.Bad, Bad Girl
10.Speed Up 

The third full-length album by American Glam Metal/Hard Rock band.
Released in 1991, the meticulous production gives the album a sound typical of the period - a full sound, with lots of background harmony vocals, layered guitars and additional keyboard tracks. The album starts in a more somber note with "Over the Edge", which was used in the film Point Break, but the bulk of it consists of standard Hard Rockers, such as "Kiss My Love Goodbye" and "My Koo Ka Choo". The band aims for the ballad hit several times, in "Crystal Eyes", "It's Over Now" and the 1950s-style "I Found You", attempting to repeat the earlier success of their major single "The Ballad of Jayne". While no track from the album topped the charts (and the band's success declined soon afterwards as their style fell out of commercial favor), "Hollywood Vampires" presents various shades of the band and is representative of the late 1980s - early 1990s Heavy Metal scene, with riff-laden songs and big choruses on every song.
Mercury/Phonogram Inc./PolyGram Records Inc., 1991 (849 604-2). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Over The Edge     5:41 
2. Some Lie 4 Love     3:54 
3. Kiss My Love Goodbye     4:42 
4. Here It Comes     4:37 
5. Crystal Eyes     5:54 
6. Wild Obsession     4:14 
7. Dirty Luv     4:29 
8. Ky Koo Ka Choo     4:06 
9. It's Over Now     4:10 
10. Snake Eyes Boogie     2:56 
11. I Found You     4:10 
12. Big House     4:12
Total playing time: 53:05

American release of the sixth full-length album by the cult American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Produced by former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, "Shrinking Violet" is a harder-edged return to L.A. Guns' roots in Sleazy, crunching Glam Metal a la Kiss and Mötley Crüe.
New (Ex- Love/Hate) singer Jizzy Pearl brings a nice raw sound back to the band, as does Clarke's restrained yet muscular production. Although a few tracks are too long and begin to meander after a while, the songwriting is actually quite consistent overall; the end result is a surprisingly focused and effective album by a band that appeared all but spent as a creative force. Gilby Clarke also provided additional guitars on the track "Dreamtime".
Every track on this CD is a winner. Seriously, its really good. This is not the raw garage band that L.A. Guns has become known as, but largely sounds like a band on it's last legs & trying something new because they have nothing to lose!
Maybe the best L.A. Guns album ever!!
Perris Records, 1999 (LA 99282). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. I'll Be There 
2. Girl You Turn Me On 
3. Cherries 
4. Decide 
5. It's Hard 
6. California 
7. Dreamtime 
8. Bad Whiskey 
9. Barbed Wire 
10. Big Little Thing 
11. Shrinking Violet 
12. How Many More Times
Total playing time: 57:29 


Samples: http://www.allmusic.com

The third full-length studio album by legendaryAmerican singer.
Four singles were released from the album, including Branigan's cover version of Raf's "Self Control", which was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping the charts in Canada and several European countries. Additionally, "The Lucky One" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, while her cover of Umberto Tozzi's "Ti Amo" reached number two in Australia and number five in Canada.
The album peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, it charted within the top five in several continental European countries.
Atlantic Recording Corporation/WEA Musik GmbH, 1984 ‎(780 147-1). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/vinyl): NM/NM.
                        

Tracklist:

Side One
1. The Lucky One 4:10
2. Self Control 4:08
3. Ti Amo 4:18
4. Heart 4:08
5. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 3:26

Side Two
6. Satisfaction    3:56
7. Silent Partners 4:10
8. Breaking Out    3:50
9. Take Me 3:43
10. With Every Beat Of My Heart    4:12

Total playing time: 40:01 min.

The fourth single by legendary German Hi-NRG/Euro Disco singer.
EMI Electrola GmbH/Idee Tonträger GmbH/Arrow Records, 1986 (1C 006 156 910-7). Made in Germany. First press. 45 PRM. Used (cover/disc): EX-/NM.


Tracklist:

Side 1
Neverending Love "Rap" 3:31

Side 2
Neverending Love "Song" 3:15

Total playing time: 6:50 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


Samples:  http://www.allmusic.com

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Pop singer.
The album uses live instrumentation and incorporates elements of Dance, Funk, Gospel, and Soul into a more general Pop style.
"Like a Prayer" became Madonna's seventh number-one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, while "Express Yourself" and "Cherish" peaked at number two and "Keep It Together" became a top-ten hit.
"Like A Prayer" received universal acclaim and, commercially, it was an international success, reaching the top of the charts in multiple territories, and was certified quadruple Platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America. At the end of the 1980s, following the release of the album, Madonna was named "Artist of the Decade" by several publications.
Worldwide, the album has sold over 15 million copies.
Sire Records Company/Polskie Nagrania Muza, 1989‎ (925844-1 / SX 2835). Made in Poland. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Like A Prayer 5:41
2. Express Yourself 4:39
3. Love Song 4:52
4. Till Death Do Us Part 5:18
5. Promise To Try 3:38

Side B
6. Cherish 5:04
7. Dear Jessie 4:20
8. Oh Father 4:58
9. Keep It Together 5:03
10. Spanish Eyes 5:17
11. Act Of Contrition 2:19

Total playing time: 51:09 min.

Debut full-length album by German Melodic Gothic Metal band.
Lutz de Putter founded Mandrake in 1996. The band recorded their first demo “Mandragora Officialis” in 1997. Debut album “Forever” was recorded at Soundlodge Productions in 1998, and shows the harder side of Mandrake more focused on male vocals and growls. Album was produced with the help of some guest musicians. As a self-produced effort, the overall emphasis reaches for a clear and concise tone, which gives the impression of a professionally mixed recording of Doom-laddened riffs accented by keyboards and occasional violin melodies. Influences pertaining to their compositions seem to point towards My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost and Theatre Of Tragedy, with male growling providing most of the vocals while feathery female vocals are interspersed within a number of tracks and are featured almost exclusively on two of them.
All in all this is the great Melodic Gothic/Doom Metal album and it’s musthave for your collection!!

Self-released/Dynalex, 1999. Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Nightshades 05:25
2. Mercenary (Dogs of War) 04:18
3. Fatal Harmony 04:04
4. In Peace 03:31
5. Forever 09:34
6. Fragrance 07:32
7. Autumn Rain 05:03
8. Too Late 05:10
9. God of Lies 06:54
Total playing time: 51:31

Debut full-length studio album by the legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
What does "Battle Hymns" mean to us this day? Well, it shows a band accused of excess at their leanest, playing with such heart and such sonic thunder, and with an urgency that would be severely lessened for most of their career. Manowar's status as the laughing stock of Metal is a pretty good example of just how Metal is misunderstood by the masses, and indeed, by the fans themselves... Manowar deserve celebration far more so then mockery, definitely. No big deal though; if music critics would rather listen to pop offered by Motown Records then this then clearly they've got some sort of serious mental illness and there's nothing we can do. Needless to say, you seriously need this album if you like good music!
This guys unwittingly created a masterpiece! Enjoy it for all its intentions and what it truly delivers!!
Liberty Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc./EMI, 1982 (1A 064-400103). Made in Europe. Printed in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.

Tracklist:

Side One
1. Death Tone 4:38
2. Metal Daze 4:17
3. Fast Taker 3:55
4. Shell Shock 4:00

Side Two
1. Manowar 3:25
2. Dark Avenger (Narration: Orson Welles) 6:19
3. William's Tale (Instrumental) 2:04
4. Battle Hymn 6:52

Total playing time: 35:48 min.
 

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
This is Metal as it should be! Energetic, great riffs, the incarnation of a vocal-god in Eric Adams and of course a whole bunch of the best Metal songs that ever have seen the light of this planet!!
With "Carry On", "Defender" and "Black Wind, Fire And Steel" there are three immortal classics on this album, which truly deserve their place in the Olymp of Metal. Stomping rhythms, screeching guitars, the divine vocals of Eric Adams - you just have to love it!
This was the first Manowar album to feature artwork by long-time collaborator Ken Kelly, and also the first Heavy Metal album to be recorded and mixed entirely on digital equipment!!
"Defender" features the speech of Orson Welles. The album was released 2 years after Welles died. The recording of Welles' speech was re-used from the original 1983 recording of the song.
"Blow Your Speakers" was selected by VH1 as one of the 40 Most Awesomely Bad Metal Songs.
ATCO Records, division of Atlantic Recording Corporation / WEA Music GmbH, a Warner Communications Company, 1987 (790 563-1). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Fighting The World 3:46
2. Blow Your Speakers 3:36
3. Carry On 4:08
4. Violence And Bloodshed 3:59

Side 2
5. Defender 6:01 
6. Drums Of Doom 1:18 
7. Holy War 4:40 
8. Master Of Revenge 1:31 
9. Black Wind, Fire And Steel 5:17

Total playing time: 34:20 min.
 

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
On their anthemic mission statement, "Kings Of Metal", Manowar once again proclaim their Metal superiority thusly: "Other bands play, Manowar kills"!
The twin sentiments of the band's Metal mastery and the majesty of medieval heroism in battle are doggedly repeated on their sixth full-length release. There aren't many surprises on the disc, with the possible exception of bassist Joey DeMaio's blinding 64th-note bass playing on a reworking of Russian classicist Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" entitled "Sting of the Bumblebee". Considered by some fans to be a classic of its own, the 1988 release might have a many ballads for Power Metal enthusiasts, brushing up on the genre's history. Besides their refreshingly totalistic loyalty to form, Manowar's most admirable trait is their prodigious Metal musicianship, but with so much slow, balladic material, "Kings of Metal" makes little use of the band's fundamental musical strengths.
The album was the last to feature guitarist and founding member Ross "The Boss" Friedman, who later went on to rejoin punk band The Dictators. Drummer Scott Columbus left the band after this album as well, but rejoined for 1996's “Louder Than Hell” and remained with the band until 2008.
“Kings Of Metal” is the most popular album in the history of the Manowar, which entered the list of "200 Best Rock Albums of All Time".
Atlantic Recording Corporation / WEA Music GmbH, a Warner Communication Company, 1988 (781 930-1). Made in Germany. First press. ОІS. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM-.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Wheels Of Fire 4:11
2. Kings Of Metal 3:43
3. Heart Of Steel 5:10
4. Sting Of The Bumblebee 2:45
5. The Crown And The Ring (Lament Of The Kings) 4:46

Side B
1. Kingdom Come 3:55
2. Hail And Kill 5:54
3. The Warriors Prayer 4:20
4. Blood Of The Kings 7:30

Total playing time: 42:14 min.
 

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
One of the best Manowar’s albums and the last of the band’s classic era, "Sign Of The Hammer" brings all the successful elements of the first three albums together resulting in Manowar's most consistent and cohesive album to that point in their career.
It is a good a place to start, as any if you've never listened to Manowar, as everything you need to know about the band is right here. This is an album that should own everyone, who claims they like Heavy Metal. Everyone, who likes music in general, should have a copy of this epic masterpiece!
In 2005, “Sign of the Hammer” was ranked number 418 in Rock Hard magazine's book of “The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time”.
10 Records Ltd., 1984 (DIX 10). Made in UK. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. All Men Play on Ten 3:54
2. Animals 3:35
3. Thor (The Powerhead) 5:22
4. Mountains 7:40

Side 2
5. Sign of the Hammer 4:16
6. The Oath 4:50
7. Thunderpick 3:33
8. Guyana (Cult Of The Damned) 7:06

Total playing time: 40:16 min.
 

"Smells Like Children" is a second full-lenght album by band Marilyn Manson. Various contributions by engineer and Skinny Puppy producer Dave Ogilvie, Nine Inch Nails keyboardist Charlie Clouser and new material by the band resulted in an eclectic and unusual combination of material. The album was produced by Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson and represents an era of the band full of drugs, abuses, tours, sound experimentations and is also a reference to the movie “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”. All the ideas and tracks for this EP were created and composed during the “Portrait of an American Family tour” and is also the first Marilyn Manson work that features Ginger Fish on drums. Marilyn Manson referred to this album as "An album that looks like an album for children that is not for children". On the bottom edge of the disc you can see the words "Keep this and all drugs away from small children". A number of covers are included on the album, most famous of which is the band's cover of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", which helped to skyrocket the band into the mainstream. The other covers on the album are the Patti Smith song "Rock N Roll Nigger" and Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put a Spell on You". Manson's recording of "I Put a Spell on You" was also featured on the soundtrack for the David Lynch film “Lost Highway”.
The album has sold over 1.3 million copies in the U.S.
Interscope Rec./MCA/Nothing, 1995 (492 641-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1.The Hands of Small Children 01:34
2.Diary of a Dope Fiend 05:55
3.Shitty Chicken Gang Bang 01:19
4.Kiddie Grinder (Remix) 04:23
5.Sympathy for the Parents 01:00
6.Sweet Dreams (are made of this) 04:53
7.Everlasting Cocksucker (Remix) 05:13
8.Fuck Frankie 01:48
9.I Put a Spell on You 03:36
10.May Cause Discoloration of the Urine or Feces 03:59
11.Scabs, Guns and Peanut Butter 01:01
12.Dance of the Dope Hats (Remix) 04:39
13.White Trash (Remixed by Tony f. wiggins) 02:47
14.Dancing with the One-Legged... 00:46
15.Rock 'n' Roll Nigger 03:31
16.Hidden Track 08:20

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
With "Youthanasia", Dave Mustaine began moving Megadeth away from its Thrash roots, incorporating synthesizers into their sound and writing subtle, textured songs. The album features 12 tracks with accessible song structures, specifically aimed for radio airplay. The lyrics were also altered, in order to make the music more inclusive for wider audience. These changes were met with mixed opinions from music critics, who noted the band moving away from their Thrash Metal roots.
This is the last Megadeth studio album to feature drummer Nick Menza. It is also the first and so far only album where Vic Rattlehead does not appear at all in any tangible form, save for a limited edition collectible card advertising the Megadeth comic distributed by Chaos! Comics, which shows Vic in Hell reading a scroll.
The album debuted at #10 on Billboard Top 200 chart and was certified Platinum in 1998 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipping one million copies in the United States. The first 500000 copies of "Cryptic Writings" in the U.S. were released with silver background album cover. Two years after its original release, the album sold 850000 copies in the United States and won widespread praise from Rock radio programmers. The song "Trust" was nominated for a "Best Metal Performance" at the 1998 Grammy Awards and became the band's highest charting song on the Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Capitol Records/EMI, 1997 (7243 8 38262 2 3). Made in UK. First press. Used: very good.


Tracklist:
1. Trust 5:11
2. Almost Honest 4:03
3. Use The Man 4:36
4. Mastermind 3:49
5. The Disintegrators 2:50
6. I'll Get Even 4:24
7. Sin 3:08
8. A Secret Place 5:29
9. Have Cool, Will Travel 3:29 
10. She-Wolf 3:36
11. Vortex 2:38
12. FFF 2:38
Total playing time: 46:51 min.