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The tenth full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
"Generation Nothing" marks the return to the band's classic Metal sound. Says founding member Kurdt Vanderhoof: "It has elements of both the first album and the "The Dark", but still embraces the new sound of the band without chasing the past". This album is band's first after their late 2012 reunion, and their fourth to featured vocalist Ronny Munroe.
Born out of the West Coast Metal scene in the 80's, Metal Church quickly became one of the standout talents of their genre. The band's first release simply entitled "Metal Church" postured the band as one of the pioneers of the Thrash Metal scene, while their sophomore release "The Dark” was championed as one of the premier Metal releases of the 80's.
Since Howe's departure when the band originally folded in 1994 Metal Church's line-up has been unstable at best. This instability accounts for the band's less than spectacular outings. The man holding the band together is guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof who has finally stabilized the line-up throughout the course of the past couple recordings. Now with the current band’s line-up, "Generation Nothing" combines the best elements of the band’s early roots with modern day lyrical content and a revived hunger that delivers an electric assault of anthemic & epic Metal songs.
Metal Church has always released amazing studio albums (the abominable "Masterpeace" being the lone exception) but never quite has been able to get the recognition that they have so long deserved. Now we can hope that "Generation Nothing" can change the critical reception for the band because it is not only one of the best Metal albums of the 2013 calendar year, it is one of the best Metal Church albums ever! All Hail The Metal Church!!
For fans of: Overkill, Iron Maiden and Accept!!!
CD signed by METAL CHURCH at Brutal Assault Festival, Josefov, Jaroměř, Czech Republic, August, 9, 2017.
Body Of Work Recordings/Rat Pak Records, 2013. Made in USA. First press.

Tracklist:
1. Bulletproof     4:10 
2. Dead City     3:48 
3. Generation Nothing     5:05 
4. Noises In The Wall     8:57 
5. Jump The Gun     5:38 
6. Suiciety     5:45 
7. Scream     4:25 
8. Hits Keep Comin'     5:39 
9. Close To The Bone     4:44 
10. The Media Horse     5:08
Total playing time: 53:19

Samples:  http://www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com (scroll down to listen the tracks)
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“This Present Wasteland” is the ninth and final studio album by famous thrash/heavy metal band Metal Church. After recording this album and few live shows band is calling it quits.
This is the only album to feature Rick Van Zandt on guitar.
First press.
CD signed by METAL CHURCH at Brutal Assault Festival, Josefov, Jaroměř, Czech Republic, August, 9, 2017.
Steamhammer / SPV, 2008 (SPV 98142 CD) Made in Germany.

Tracklist:
1.The Company Of Sorrow 06:36
2.The Perfect Crime 04:36
3.Deeds Of A Dead Soul 08:26
4.Meet Your Maker 05:34
5.Monster 06:24
6.Crawling To Extinction 04:10
7.A War Never Won 05:32 
8.Mass Hysteria 04:40
9.Breathe Again 05:22
10.Congregation 05:52
Total playing time: 57:12

Special Japanese Promo-edition of the third single by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It was also released as the third and final single from their fourth album "...And Justice For All". It is one of the band's most popular songs and has remained a permanent live staple since the release of the album, making this the most played song from the album "...And Justice for All". Like "Fade to Black" and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)", the song starts off slow and clean, but as the song goes on, becomes heavier and faster, leading up to a tapping solo by Kirk Hammett and a dual guitar section by Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield.
"One" was written in November 1987 by Metallica's principal composers James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. The song's theme and lyrics are based on Dalton Trumbo's 1939 novel "Johnny Got His Gun", telling the tale of a soldier who is hit by a land mine and loses his limbs, eyes, ears and mouth. His mind functions perfectly, however, leaving him trapped inside his own body (which could also be described as a special form of locked-in syndrome). Trumbo directed the movie adaptation in 1971, from which the footage for the "One" music video is taken.
"One" is a favorite of many Metallica fans, and thus is a fixture of the band's live performances. When played live, the song is usually played with guitars tuned down by one semitone (a permanent fixture of their studio and live work since the post Metallica era, save for "Death Magnetic" in the case of the former) and is preceded by pyrotechnics and the same sounds of war such as machine guns, and bombs exploding as heard on the recorded version. The song also features heavy strobe lighting during the heavier half of the song, namely before the Hammett solo.
"One" was band's first Top 40 hit single, reaching number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rare original 1989 Japanese CBS Sony 5-track limited edition CD single with RED coloured playing surface. Includes a version of Budgie's “Breadfan”, live concert recordings of “For Whom The Bell Tolls” and “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)” plus the original demo of the title track. Picture sleeve complete with fold-out lyric insert.
No doubts, this is one of the most rare Metal CDs in the world!!!
CBS/Sony Group Inc., 1989 (23DP 5438). Made in Japan. Includes Japanese insert; without OBI. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX+.


Tracklist:
1. One 7:24 
2. Breadfan (Budgie cover) 5:44 
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls  (live) 4:48 
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (live) 6:07 
5. One (Demo) 7:04
Total playing time: 31:09 min.


Samples: https://soundcloud.com

Japanese edition of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986 (Newsted had previously participated on the cover album “The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited” EP, which was his first recorded work with Metallica). It's also the last Metallica album with producer Flemming Rasmussen.
Metallica's previous studio album, "Master Of Puppets" (1986), was their last under their contract with the record label Music for Nations. Manager Peter Mensch wanted them to sign with British record distributor Phonogram Records. Phonogram manager Martin Hooker offered them "well over £1 million, which at that time was the biggest deal we'd ever offered anyone". His explanation was that the final figure for combined British and European sales of all three Metallica albums was more than 1.5 million copies.
"...And Justice For All" marked the band's gear-shift from Underground heroes to the major league. Containing the band's first Top 40 Single, the horror-filled "One", the album's hard-hitting lyrics and darkly intense feel delighted their ever-growing fanbase, reaching number six on the Billboard chart.
After years of refusing to release music videos, Metallica released its first for "One". The video was controversial among fans, who had valued the band's apparent opposition to MTV and other forms of mainstream music. Slant Magazine ranked it number 48 on their list of the "100 Greatest Music Videos", saying that Metallica "evoke a revolution of the soul far more devastating than that presented in the original text". The guitar solo was ranked number seven in Guitar World's compilation of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" of all time. Additionally, website Noisecreep classed the song ninth among the "10 Best '80s Metal Songs".
The album was acclaimed by music critics for its depth and complexity, although its dry mix and nearly inaudible bass guitar were criticized. It was included in The Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop critics' poll of the year's best albums, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1989, controversially losing out to Jethro Tull in the ill-fated Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental category. The Single "One" earned Metallica their first Grammy Award in 1990 (and the first ever in the Best Metal Performance category).
Although Metallica's music was considered unappealing for mainstream radio, "...And Justice For All" was highly successful in the US. It became Metallica's best-selling album upon release, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200, where it charted for 83 weeks. More than 8 000 000 copies have been sold in the United States since 1991, when Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales. It was certified Platinum nine weeks after it was released in stores, and 1.7 million copies were sold in the US by the end of 1988. Since its release, the album has scanned more than 8 million copies in the US. It was certified 8× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2003 for shipping eight million copies in the U.S. With this album, Metallica received substantial media exposure, becoming a multi-Platinum act by 1990.
"...And Justice For All" achieved similar chart success outside the United States. It topped the charts in Finland, peaked within the top 5 on the charts in Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and remained on the UK chart for six weeks. The album managed to peak in the top 10 on the Norwegian and Swiss album charts. "...And Justice For All" received a three times Platinum certification from Music Canada for shipping 300 000 copies, a Platinum certification from IFPI Finland for having a shipment of little over 50 000 copies, and was certified Gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments of 250 000 copies. It was awarded Gold by the British Phonographic Industry in 2013 for shipping 100 000 copies in the UK. "...And Justice For All" was surpassed commercially by the band's following album, "Metallica" (1991).
The album was ranked at number nine on IGN's "Top 25 Metal Albums". Guitar World lists it 12th on the "100 Greatest Guitar Albums" from a 2006 reader poll, and lists all of its tracks on "The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time". Kerrang! listed the album at number 42 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time". Martin Popoff ranks it at number 19 in his book The Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time, the fourth highest ranked Metallica album on the list. It is featured in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. In 2017, it was ranked 21st on Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
CBS/Sony Group Inc., 1988 (25DP 5178). Made in Japan. Second press. Without OBI. Used: M/M.


Tracklist:
1. Blackened 6:40
2. ...And Justice For All 9:44
3. Eye Of The Beholder 6:25
4. One 7:24
5. The Shortest Straw 6:35
6. Harvester Of Sorrow 5:42
7. The Frayed Ends Of Sanity 7:40
8. To Live Is To Die 9:48
9. Dyers Eve 5:12
10. The Prince (Japanese Edition bonus track) 4:26
Total playing time: 69:58 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary German Pop/Disco band.
The album contains international hit Single "Geronimo's Cadillac", which has managed to enter the top-5 in Germany and Austria, while entering the top-10 in many others, including Switzerland, Sweden, and Norway.
The album entered the No. 1 position in Germany on 1 December 1986. After spending a total of seven weeks within the top-10 in the German album chart, it eventually reached a Gold status, selling well over 250,000 units in Germany alone.
Ariola Eurodisc GmbH/Hansa, 1986 (208 039-630). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Geronimo's Cadillac 3:16
2. Riding On A White Swan 3:52
3. Give Me Peace On Earth 4:11
4. Sweet Little Sheila 3:03
5. Ten Thousand Lonely Drums 3:29

Side 2
6. Lonely Tears In Chinatown 3:29
7. In Shaire 3:42
8. Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere 4:29
9. The Angels Sing In New York City 3:32
10. Princess Of The Night 3:55

Total playing time: 36:58 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary German Pop/Disco band.
"Ready For Romance" spawned two singles, "Brother Louie" and "Atlantis Is Calling (S.O.S. for Love)", both of which peaked at number one in Germany and reached the top five in Austria, Sweden and Switzerland.
The album spent five consecutive weeks atop the German chart, and was eventually certified Platinum by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies in Germany. It also topped the charts in Austria and Switzerland, while reaching the top 10 in Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden. The album peaked at number 76 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the band's only album to chart in the United Kingdom.
Ariola Eurodisc GmbH/Delta, 1986 (DEL 8028). Made in Italy. First press. Still factory sealed.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Brother Louie 3:41
2. Just We Two (Mona Lisa) 3:54
3. Lady Lai 4:55
4. Doctor For My Heart 3:16
5. Save Me - Don't Break Me 3:45

Side 2
6. Atlantis Is Calling (S.O.S. For Love) 3:48 
7. Keep Love Alive 3:25
8. Hey You 3:20
9. Angie's Heart 3:37
10. Only Love Can Break My Heart 3:35

Total playing time: 37:16 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Pop/Disco band.
The album contains single "Jet Airliner", which entered the top-10 in Germany and Austria and top-20 in Switzerland and Sweden.
"Romantic Warriors" peaked at No. 3 in Germany on 6 July 1987 and spent a total of four weeks within the top-10. The album was certified Gold in Switzerland and Hong Kong, and Platinum in Spain.
BMG Ariola München GmbH/Mega Records, 1987 (MRLP 3071). Made in Denmark. First press. Used (cover/disc): M-/NM. Still in shrink.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Jet Airliner 4:21
2. Like A Hero 3:46
3. Don't Worry 3:34
4. Blinded By Your Love 4:00
5. Romantic Warriors 3:58

Side B
6. Arabian Gold 3:41
7. We Still Have Dreams 3:06
8. Operator Gimme 609 3:39
9. You And Me 4:01
10. Charlene 3:50

“Diva Futura” is the fifth studio album by the Greek dark/gothic metal band Nightfall.
Holy Records, 1999 (HOLY46CD). Made in France. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Master, Faster, Sweet Disaster 03:27
2.Sin 04:23
3.The Sheer Misfit 04:21
4.Diva 04:17
5.Licked One's Iced Lips 05:58
6.Picture Me 04:09
7.Some Deaths Take For Ever 03:55
8.Lowve 04:34
9.Ceaseless 04:40
10.My Traitor's Kiss 04:12
11.Pleasure 05:16
Total playing time: 49:12

First re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
After the monument “Goat Horns”, Nokturnal Mortum struck again with their next opus in 1998. This masterpiece confirmed their status of Folk/Symphonic Black Metal masters and opened new gates to the band since they signed contract with US The End Records. It was a great achievement for the horde to sign at such mainstream label. And it’s interesting to notice that the album was sold by The End Records in the North American continent and released by Nuclear Blast in Europe. The Ukrainians were at the height of their popularity within the Underground Black Metal scene at that time, just one year before the release of the highly controversial “Nechrist”.
“To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire” was an instant success and sold out quickly. Following its successful reception, Nuclear Blast and other important labels were interested in welcoming Nokturnal Mortum to their roster, but Knjaz Varggoth declined the offers. This fourth Slavonic jewel also confirmed their brotherhood with Lucifugum (another pioneers of Ukrainian Black Metal) as it was dedicated to Igor Naumchuk, alias Khlyst, who was manager of Lucifugum and their close friend at that time.
Varggoth and his comrades clearly wrote their most bestial and powerful songs ever in this album. The production is far better than their previous releases, and Munruthel’s drums sound like a relentless steamroller. That’s definitely his best performance as a drummer within Nokturnal Mortum. Varggoth’s vocals have never been so much hateful than on this record. He also had the excellent idea to provide some solemn clean vocals that make the compositions even more epic and impressive.
Despite being ignored by the band for a long time (no re-release since 2004), “To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire” remains an incredible masterpiece of the genre. It was also a huge influence for lots of Ukrainian acts including Lucifugum for instance. There are indeed many similarities between this opus and Lucifugum’s monument “On The Sortilage Of Christianity” from 1999. That’s not surprising as Saturious provided some fabulous keyboards on this one as well.
Elegant Ukrainian Black Metal for fans of Emperor and Dimmu Borgir!!
Oriana Productions, 1998/2001 (ANTIGOD 2). Made in Ukraine.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Bestial Summoning 05:59
2. To The Gates Of Blasphemous Fire 05:26
3. On The Moonlight Path 05:24
4. The Hands Of Chaos 05:09
5. Ластівка (Через Річку, Через Гай) / Swallow (Through the River, Through the Woods) (Hidden Track) 02:37

Side B
6. Под Знаменами Рогатого Князя / Under the Banners of the Horned Knjaz 05:57
7. The 13th Asbath Celebration 08:30
8. Черемош / Cheremosh 06:06
9. The Forgotten Ages Of Victories 06:54

Total playing time: 52:03 min.


Samples: https://nokturnalmortum1.bandcamp.com

First re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
Nokturnal Mortum dwells in one of the darkest and forsaken realms of the Underground. Emanating from Ukraine, they have become legends in their ancient lands. In seven opuses band feature beauty in its darkest and most extreme form. What can be described as Lunar Black Metal, they take on a majestic journey that combines devastating Metal, with Folklore and Classical elements. This is a legendary epic - a grandiose masterpiece that only Nokturnal Mortum can deliver.
What makes Nokturnal Mortum stand above the rest is the very tasteful and effective use that is made of them. Their different voices and grades of presence make a strong contribution to the different moods and atmospheres to be found in each of the lengthy songs (the shortest one is around 7 minutes long). Band also imitate the sounds of traditional instruments that come in every now and then (one of the band’s trademarks), and the result is very realistic.
"Goat Horns" is one of a kind album - original, raw, melodic, atmospheric, immense in its symphonic scope and immediate in its enthralling charisma. "A blaze from the Ukrainian sky" - this is how this album can be described!
Specially mastered for vinyl, with complete new layout, "Goat Horns" re-issue comes with the original album cover. Limited Edition to 100 copies 180g Transparent Swamp Green Vinyl with silkscreen on Side D, housed in Gatefold 350g cover with pms print & silver hotfoil stamping, including 220g uncoated (matte) printed inner sleeves, all assembled in PVC overbag.
Autographed by Knjaz Varggoth especially for Total Metal Shop customers!
Osmose Productions/Only Vinyl Is Real, 1997/2004/2019 (OVIR042). Made in France. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Black Moon Overture 04:47
2. Kuyaviya 07:02

Side B
3. Goat Horns 09:04
4. Unholy Orathania 08:07

Side C
1. Veles' Scrolls 11:47
2. Kolyada 07:08
3. Eternal Circle / Ending 03:50

Total playing time: 51:51 min.


Samples:  https://nokturnalmortum1.bandcamp.com

First re-release of the debut full-length album by legendary Ukrainian Pagan/Folk/Symphonic Black Metal band.
Originally released in 1996 on MC and considered by most as a demo-album, it's a professionally recorded full-length album and highly anticipated cult release requested by fans of elite Slavonic Black Metal, that was reissued on CD for a several times.
"Lunar Poetry" is steeped in moonlight mystery and timeless Slavonic ritualism. This is Black Metal with highly expressive Folk sorrowful melodies. It delivers soaring guitars and apocalyptic keyboard passages. It offers a wide variance in vocals, from screams to whispers and narration, and it breathes the air of originality that Nokturnal Mortum is famous for.
Similar to Limbonic Art in their reliance on rumbling rhythm patterns and keyboard usage, Nokturnal Mortum did a fine job of capturing both - the bleakness of Black Metal, as well as a more ethnic representation of their native Ukrainian Folk music. The music is extremely fluid and tends to lean towards a more majestic and beautiful sound than harshness of Black Metal.
The band also covers Celtic Frost's "Sorrows of the Moon" with a nice degree of skill.
"Lunar Poetry" was way ahead of its time, and even today, it sounds fresh and inspiring. In fact, the result is so startling - it is hard to imagine that this is only Nokturnal Mortum's very first journey into the dark, the ancient and the extreme... Regardless of occasional inexperience that is typical for a demo, "Lunar Poetry" is a beautiful, stirring and impressive album that utterly requires your attention if you have any liking for a keyboard laden Black Metal assault! Without a doubt, "Lunar Poetry" is one of the best Black Metal albums ever!!
Specially mastered for vinyl, Limited Edition to 400 copies 140g Dark Blue Vinyl in Gatefold 350g cover, with 220g printed inner sleeve, all assembled in PVC overbag.
Autographed by Knjaz Varggoth especially for Total Metal Shop customers!
Osmose Productions/Only Vinyl Is Real, 1996/2004/2020 (OVIR04). Made in France.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Tears Of Paganism 01:07
2. Lunar Poetry 04:52
3. Perun's Celestial Silver 07:08
4. Carpathian Mysteries 05:13
5. ...And Winter Becomes 04:52

Side B
6. Ancient Nation 05:10
7. The Grief Of Oriana 05:33
8. Sorrows Of The Moon (Celtic Frost cover) 03:46
9. Autodafe / Barbarian Dreams 07:53

Total playing time: 45:34 min.

First remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary “godfather” of Heavy Metal.
This album is Osbourne's personal favorite of all his releases. This is the final album recorded by guitarist Randy Rhoads, who perished in an airplane crash in early 1982. It also represents drummer Lee Kerslake's final appearance with Osbourne. 
Osbourne sure delivered a message with this trail of thought. The little above average playing of the guitar God Rhoads did work for the relatively young Ozz fanbase. Recorded back to back alongside with the solo debut “Blizzard Of Ozz”, “Diary Of Madman” concealed the unseen talents of the bassist Bob Daisley. Madman rages through with some dramatic and tragic guitar passages all toward the mad, doomy and sadistic dimensions of this album. This album was done with passion!
To date, the album has sold over 3.2 million copies worldwide.
Special collector's edition - 22-bit SBM digital remaster, complete with all original artwork plus bonus photos.
Special collector's edition - Super Bit Mapping processor (SBM) digital remaster with 22-bit analog to digital conversion, yielding an ultra-high resolution "Super-CD", complete with all original artwork plus bonus photos.
Epic/Sony Music Entertainment, 1981/1995 (EK 67236). Made in USA. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. Over the Mountain 04:31
2. Flying High Again 04:44
3. You Can't Kill Rock & Roll 06:59
4. Believer 05:18
5. Little Dolls 05:39
6. Tonight 05:51
7. S.A.T.O. 04:07
8. Diary of a Madman 06:15
Total playing time: 43:26 min.

Debut EP by Portuguese Atmospheric Death/Doom Metal band.
The former band of Ricardo "Morning Blade" Amorim, guitarist of Moonspell!!
The rare CD from the depth of Underground!! A gem for every old school stuff collector!!!
Non Nobis Productions, 1996 (NN-004/CD). Made in Portugal. Pressed in Spain. First press. 


Tracklist:
1. Tranquility (Praeludium) 02:54
2. Survival 05:34
3. Strange Silver Dreams 05:27
4. Azoth 08:59
Total playing time: 22:54

The debut full-length album by the Irish Alternative/Garage/Grunge Rock band.
The band was formed in 1991 in Dublin and signed to Blunt Records (a label owned in part by Andy Cairns of Therapy?) in 1993. Their first EP, "Paranoid From The Neck Down", was released in 1993. After that band was signed to Roadrunner Records. "Black Mask" EP (1994) was released before their debut album, "Sweaty Handshake". Between these records, Blunt Records released a second EP by the band, called "Spent" (1993). Tracks from both EPs, "Paranoid From The Neck Down" and "Spent", was included in debut LP "Sweaty Handshake" released by Roadrunner Records.
On this album band manage kick up a hell of low-fi noise with guitars all over the place and vocals that sound like they're coming from the wrong side of a violent storm, but a resultant cacophony is surprisingly addictive.
Loose collection of drinking buddies, inspired by: Sonic Youth, Big Black, Replacements, Husker Du, Bitch Magnet, Black Flag, Dinosaur Jr, MC5, Stooges! Loud exciting Rock!!
Japanese edition comes with OBI and includes two bonus tracks!
Roadrunner Records/Apollon Inc., 1994/1995 (APCY-8225). Made in Japan. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Never Rest Again 4:39
2. Asshole Agony Aunt 3:42
3. All Time Low 2:49
4. Little Meaner 4:34
5. Where Did Your Plans Go 4:10
6. Black Mask 4:27
7. Insult To Injury 4:08
8. I Got Played 3:50
9. Fun With Maggots 3:28
10. Suck The Grain 4:47
11. Drop It 2:18
12. The Bastard 5:22
Total Playing Time: 48:14

The debut full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Glam Metal band.
Comprised of founding members Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett, Bobby Dall and C.C. DeVille, Poison is one of Hard Rock’s truly iconic and enduring bands with sales of over 50 million globally with 15 million in the U.S. alone.
Vocalist Bret Michaels described the record as a "glorified demo". It was recorded in twelve days at Los Angeles' Music Grinder Studios with producer Ric Browde, for a cost of US $23 000, part of which was funded from the pockets of the band members and their families.
Though the album not a success at first, it steadily built momentum and peaked at #3 on the US Billboard 200 on May 23, 1987. "Look What The Cat Dragged In" introduced the world to the band’s Sunset Strip sound and became a surprise success. Launched with the single "Cry Tough", the  album spawned three successful singles: "Talk Dirty to Me", "I Want Action", and "I Won't Forget You".
"Look What the Cat Dragged In" peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200, was certified Gold in 1987, and went 3x multi-Platinum in 1990 by the RIAA. It has also been certified Silver by the BPI, and Platinum in Canada.
Enigma Records/Capitol Records, 1986 (CDCMP1003 | CDP 7 46735 2). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): M/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Cry Tough 3:39
2. I Want Action 3:06
3. I Won´t Forget You 3:34
4. Play Dirty 4:05
5. Look What The Cat Dragged In 3:09
6. Talk Dirty To Me 3:44
7. Want Some, Need Some 3:39
8. Blame It On You 2:32
9. #1 Bad Boy 3:15
10. Let Me Go To The Show 2:45
Total playing time: 33:30 min.

The fourth full-length album by legendary American Progressive Metal/Rock band.
After the breakthrough success and worldwide respect that Queensrÿche gained from their conceptual masterpiece "Operation: Mindcrime", it was a fair assumption that they couldn't possibly outdo or perhaps even match themselves. "Empire", released just two years after that watermark, reveals that Queensrÿche reinvented themselves (though certainly not for the last time).
While many fans were clamoring for a conceptual sequel, the band offers a song-oriented approach that is more Art Rock and less Metal (though "Empire" does Rock Hard in places).
Far removed from the fantasy and techno-paranoiac themes of "Operation: Mindcrime", the lyrics tackle social and physical handicaps ("Best I Can") and issues such as poverty and regret ("Della Brown"). Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo, and company focused much less on the darker side of love so prevalent in their earlier sound, and looked at romance head on with "Another Rainy Night" and "Hand on Heart."
While Queensrÿche lost some die-hard Metal fans with "Empire", the mature sound and tight production of Peter Collins (Rush) saw the band break into the mainstream and hit number nine on the Billboard singles chart with the Pink Floyd-inspired power ballad "Silent Lucidity", which has remained one of the band's set standbys into the 21st century.
The album stands as Queensrÿche's most commercially successful release, reaching triple-Platinum status and the single extracted, the power ballad "Silent Lucidity", reached No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Silent Lucidity" was also nominated for the Grammy Awards of 1992 in the categorie Best Rock Song, as well as Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
EMI-USA/Capitol Records, Inc., 1990 (CDP-7-92806-2). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Best I Can 5:30 
2. The Thin Line 5:42 
3. Jet City Woman 5:20 
4. Della Brown 7:04 
5. Another Rainy Night (Without You) 4:44 
6. Empire 5:07 
7. Resistance 4:47 
8. Silent Lucidity 5:45 
9. Hand On Heart 5:30 
10. One And Only 5:52 
11. Anybody Listening? 7:40
Total playing time: 63:01

The fifth full-length studio album by the legendary American Melodic Progressive Rock/Metal band.
This is band’s highest charting record to date (for example 3rd position in “Billbord 200” chart). Queensryche's music is out on the border of what used to be known as progressive. Although they cut their teeth as a touring band opening for the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC and Def Leppard, they're not really a straight-ahead Metal band, but rather inhabit a similar space as a band like Rush. Powerful, guitar and drum driven music, fleshed out with immense synthesizer flourishes, tricky rhythm changes, and varied dynamic shifts. To record this album, the band temporarily moved to a secluded island, where a studio was built in order to record "Promised Land". The album cover on the right is actually a small part of the artwork created for the album. In the CD version, the full version is available as a poster that doubles as lyric booklet.
Without a doubt this is Queensryche's most progressive and least accessable record. However, as can often be the case, a great work can take time to fully appreciate and those perhaps not initially inclined towards the sound this album has to offer should give it a chance or two more.
EMI Records, 1994 (7243 8 30711 2 8). Made in Holland. First press.


Tracklist:
1.9:28 A.M. 01:43
2.I Am I 03:56
3.Damaged 03:55
4.Out Of Mind 04:34
5.Bridge 03:27
6.Promised Land 08:25
7.Disconnected 04:48
8.Lady Jane 04:23
9.My Global Mind 04:20
10.One More Time 04:17
11.Someone Else? 04:38
Total playing time: 48:11

The fifth full-length studio album by cult American Melodic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
Despite the record's name, this is actually the band's fifth studio album. However, it is their third major label/worldwide release.
This is the first Quiet Riot album not to feature any cover songs, and the last to feature lead singer Kevin DuBrow until the 1993 album “Terrified”. It’s also the first Quiet Riot album to feature Chuck Wright, formerly of Giuffria, who replaced Rudy Sarzo on bass as an official member - prior to this, he had performed some uncredited bass work on the band's earlier albums. He would rejoin the band on an on/off basis over the years, and is in the current version of the band.
A heavier emphasis on keyboards suggests the band was trying to keep in step with such other chart topping bands as Night Ranger and Bon Jovi, as evidenced by the popular MTV video - stadium hymn "The Wild and the Young", and the more restrained "Twilight Hotel".
Although "QR III" was greeted favorably by their remaining fans, the album failed to match the mega-sales of their major label debut album. Following the massive success of "Metal Health" and the more modest reception of "Condition Critical" (which failed to duplicate "Metal Health"'s success, but still went top 20 and receive a Platinum certification), sales of "QR III" were even lower, reaching only No. 31 on the US charts. It marked Quiet Riot's final plunge away from stardom as the band's following releases would not enter the charts at all. With constant bickering behind the scenes, DuBrow was handed his walking papers shortly after the ensuing tour ended.
Pasha/CBS Inc., 1986 (Pasha 12 / OZ 40321). Made in USA. First press. Still sealed. Cut-out corner.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Main Attraction 4:44
2. The Wild And The Young 3:35
3. Twilight Hotel 4:34
4. Down And Dirty 3:15
5. Rise Or Fall 4:00

Side 2
6. Put Up Or Shut Up 4:07
7. Still Of The Night  4:40
8. Bass Case 1:00
9. The Pump 4:01
10. Slave To Love 3:57
11. Helping Hands 4:12

Total playing time: 42:13 min.

7th full-length album by famous Greek Gothic Black Metal band.
The release showed some return to the band's more raw and harsh Black Metal sound from old releases instead of mellowing out like most bands at the time, featuring fast, percussive tempos and raw vocals, as well as some gothic and doom elements from middle releases.
Produced by Holy Moses guitarist Andy Classen at the Stage-One-Studio, Germany (Krisiun, Belphegor and Callenish Circle).
CD signed by ROTTING CHRIST at Brutal Assault Festival, Josefov, Jaroměř, Czech Republic, August, 10, 2017.
Century Media Records/Fono Records, 2002 (FO169CD). Made in Russia.

Tracklist:
1. Daemons 03:27
2. Lex Talionis 05:03
3. Quintessence 04:45
4. Nightmare 07:08
5. In Domine Sathana 05:16
6. Release Me 03:51
7. The Call of the Aethyrs 04:32
8. Dying 04:48
9. Ad Noctis 06:11
10. Under the Name of Legion 06:29
Total playing time: 51:30 min.

Fifth full-length album by the cult Greek Gothic/Black Metal band.
Like previous releases, "A Dead Poem" and "Triarchy Of The Lost Lovers", the band refined their direction to a slower style with more emphasis on atmosphere and melodicism than brutality. Despite mixed critical consensus of the album, it was supported during the band's first-ever tour in the United States.
Resuming the path started on "Triarchy Of The Lost Lovers", Rotting Christ show just a mild sort of improvement and honing of a sound with "Sleep Of The Angels". Rotting Christ focuses again on symphonics and a modern romantic Doom sound reminiscient of Alastis, current Samael and even a hint of Rammstein. There are moments where vocalist/guitarist Sakis sounds similar to Moonspell's vocalist in "Wolfheart" era. The simple riffing is very effective within the structure of the style, a lot of large sounding chords and subtle picking. Moreover, this approach mixed with the subtle but alluring lush keyboards is very successful in translating a mood and feel.
"Sleep Of The Angels" on a whole is a very nicely sequenced and unified package. A good step up from "A Dead Poem" and recommended to fans of Atmospheric Metal!!
CD signed by ROTTING CHRIST at Brutal Assault Festival, Josefov, Jaroměř, Czech Republic, August, 10, 2017.
Century Media Records/Fono Ltd., 1999/2005 (FO473CD). Made in Russia.

Tracklist:
1. Cold Colours     3:36 
2. After Dark I Feel     4:31 
3. Victoriatus     4:01 
4. Der Perfekte Traum     4:28 
5. You My Flesh     4:35 
6. The World Made End     3:00 
7. Sleep The Sleep Of Angels     4:35 
8. Delusions     3:36 
9. Imaginary Zone     3:45 
10. Thine Is The Kingdom     4:59
Total playing time: 41:06