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For the first time on vinyl, the first mini-album by legendary German Heavy/Speed Metal band.
The beginnings of Grave Digger date back to 1980. In 1983, they released their debut album “Heavy Metal Breakdown”, and the second album, “Witch Hunter”, in 1985. Festival appearances, a tour as the supporting act for Helloween, and a triple headlining tour with Celtic Frost and Helloween followed before the release of the third album “War Games” in January 1986, all on Noise Records. Then Uwe Lulis on guitar joined in 1987 and the band's name was changed to Digger, under which they released the album “Stronger Than Ever”. This album had anything in common with the earlier music of Grave Digger, and it was not accepted by fans. As a result, Chris Boltendahl declared the break-up of the band at the end of 1987…
…However, the band partially reformed in 1991. Chris Boltendahl and Uwe Lulis, along with two newcomers, Tomi Göttlich and Jörg Michael (Rage, later Running Wild, Stratovarius), released a comeback record, “The Reaper”, returning to the true Heavy Metal roots of Grave Digger. While most fans look to The Reaper as the archetypical return to form release, that wasn't necessarily the case regarding Grave Digger. While it conclusively swept the infamous Digger debacle under the rug, it actually consisted largely of past material previously composed for the "Hawaii Demo Bottles And Four Coconuts." The form had already been returned to some years earlier, it just took the band several years to effectively regroup. Through "The Reaper", the band exorcized the few demons that remained, and effectively wiped the slate clean to usher in a new, grand period. To Grave Digger's credit, a bevy of quality material still remained locked in "The Reaper"'s vault, and they amalgamated the remaining past cuts with the first throes of the modern Grave Digger formula we are familiar with today to bring us "Symphony of Death". “Symphony Of Death” followed in 1994, with the same line-up of “The Reaper”. As per it's place in the timeline, this obscure MLP bridges the incendiary Speed Metal architecture of "The Reaper" with the Epic, forward-thinking songwriting present on "Heart Of Darkness". Grave Digger's line-up around this period is certainly one to envy, as Michael is far and away the best technician on the kit that they have ever boasted amongst their nefarious ranks. Even without Becker, these guys have no problem shifting between riff-driven fist pounders to darker, more atmospheric romps that came to define the band proper.
This is one of the greatest MLPs ever. Fast, catchy, powerful, everything you'd want in German Speed Metal. Check it out for sure, if you're a fan of the genre, and if you're just getting into Grave Digger - this is the best place to start! Amazing piece of music, kindly licensed by Sony Music, available for the very first time on vinyl!
Limited to 150 copies Black Vinyl.
GUN Records/Sony Music Entertainment Italy spa/Jolly Roger Records/Blackbeard, 2021 (JRR-BB003R). Made in Italy. Pressed in Germany. Second press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Intro 0:57
2. Symphony of Death 4:26
3. Back to the Roots 4:27
4. House of Horror 3:36
5. Shout It Out 3:09
6. World of Fools 5:05
7. Wild And Dangerous 2:45
Running time: 24:25 min.

Side B
1. Intro 0:57
2. Symphony of Death 4:26
3. Back to the Roots 4:27
4. House of Horror 3:36
5. Shout It Out 3:09
6. World of Fools 5:05
7. Wild And Dangerous 2:45
Running time: 24:25 min.

Total playing time: 48:50 min.

For the first time on vinyl, the first mini-album by legendary German Heavy/Speed Metal band.
The beginnings of Grave Digger date back to 1980. In 1983, they released their debut album “Heavy Metal Breakdown”, and the second album, “Witch Hunter”, in 1985. Festival appearances, a tour as the supporting act for Helloween, and a triple headlining tour with Celtic Frost and Helloween followed before the release of the third album “War Games” in January 1986, all on Noise Records. Then Uwe Lulis on guitar joined in 1987 and the band's name was changed to Digger, under which they released the album “Stronger Than Ever”. This album had anything in common with the earlier music of Grave Digger, and it was not accepted by fans. As a result, Chris Boltendahl declared the break-up of the band at the end of 1987…
…However, the band partially reformed in 1991. Chris Boltendahl and Uwe Lulis, along with two newcomers, Tomi Göttlich and Jörg Michael (Rage, later Running Wild, Stratovarius), released a comeback record, “The Reaper”, returning to the true Heavy Metal roots of Grave Digger. While most fans look to The Reaper as the archetypical return to form release, that wasn't necessarily the case regarding Grave Digger. While it conclusively swept the infamous Digger debacle under the rug, it actually consisted largely of past material previously composed for the "Hawaii Demo Bottles And Four Coconuts." The form had already been returned to some years earlier, it just took the band several years to effectively regroup. Through "The Reaper", the band exorcized the few demons that remained, and effectively wiped the slate clean to usher in a new, grand period. To Grave Digger's credit, a bevy of quality material still remained locked in "The Reaper"'s vault, and they amalgamated the remaining past cuts with the first throes of the modern Grave Digger formula we are familiar with today to bring us "Symphony of Death". “Symphony Of Death” followed in 1994, with the same line-up of “The Reaper”. As per it's place in the timeline, this obscure MLP bridges the incendiary Speed Metal architecture of "The Reaper" with the Epic, forward-thinking songwriting present on "Heart Of Darkness". Grave Digger's line-up around this period is certainly one to envy, as Michael is far and away the best technician on the kit that they have ever boasted amongst their nefarious ranks. Even without Becker, these guys have no problem shifting between riff-driven fist pounders to darker, more atmospheric romps that came to define the band proper.
This is one of the greatest MLPs ever. Fast, catchy, powerful, everything you'd want in German Speed Metal. Check it out for sure, if you're a fan of the genre, and if you're just getting into Grave Digger - this is the best place to start! Amazing piece of music, kindly licensed by Sony Music, available for the very first time on vinyl!
Limited to 100 copies Yellow Vinyl.
GUN Records/Sony Music Entertainment Italy spa/Jolly Roger Records/Blackbeard, 2021 (JRR-BB003R). Made in Italy. Pressed in Germany. Second press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Intro 0:57
2. Symphony of Death 4:26
3. Back to the Roots 4:27
4. House of Horror 3:36
5. Shout It Out 3:09
6. World of Fools 5:05
7. Wild And Dangerous 2:45
Running time: 24:25 min.

Side B
1. Intro 0:57
2. Symphony of Death 4:26
3. Back to the Roots 4:27
4. House of Horror 3:36
5. Shout It Out 3:09
6. World of Fools 5:05
7. Wild And Dangerous 2:45
Running time: 24:25 min.

Total playing time: 48:50 min.

The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Heavy/Power Metal band.
Grave Digger’s name is already written in Gold in the book of Heavy Metal. Be it the German Metal band’s presence for more than 25 years, enough classic Metal hymns they’ve contributed to the majesty of our music or the non-stop quality of their honest Metallic releases, it’s no news the world of Heavy/Power Metal owes a lot to the clan surrounding the fine figure of Chris Boltendahl.
The first album to feature guitarist Axel Ritt (from Domain), "The Clans Will Rise Again" is a "loose sequel" to their "Tunes Of War" album (1996), but this time not a concept album about the Scottish history, rather a work about Scotland, its mysticism and its people. 
“The Clans Will Rise Again” smells like it’s going to turn out to be another moment of musical clarity for one of the godfathers of real Heavy/Speed Metal made in Germany and Central Europe in general. It’s classic post-“Tunes Of War” Speed/Heavy Metal with its epic/heroic moments, and you should certainly have no fear thinking of how shall Chris Boltendahl sing on this album. Chris is quite an experienced vocalist and has no difficulty in dressing each song with the harmonies needed, and it’s quite significant to mention here that he ties really well with some solo leads Axel delivers in certain parts.
It’s pretty much an even contest between this album and the last one, and in the case of both, arguably the best work put out by the band since the late 90s. The union of Grave Digger and Alex Ritt has a lot of potential for future fits of studio produced glory, and just as likely also a riveting live album.
In the absence of Running Wild and Metal Church from the dwindling ranks of 80s Power Metal mainstays, this is one of the few remnants that has basically maintained their sound and kept it free from modern influences. It has all the charm of a grand tail from the Highlands, and the bombastic bagpipes to match!
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2010 (NPR 349). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Days Of Revenge 1:58
2. Paid In Blood 3:57
3. Hammer Of The Scots 4:01
4. Highland Farewell 4:07
5. The Clans Will Rise Again 5:01
6. Rebels 4:40
7. Valley Of Tears 4:09
8. Execution 4:45
9. Whom The Gods Love Die Young 6:11
10. Spider 3:19
11. The Piper Mcleod 0:49
12. Coming Home 4:22
13. When Rain Turns To Blood 6:08
Total playing time: 53:27 min.

The eighth compilation album by legendary German Heavy/Power Metal band.
Grave Digger played Teutonic Speed Metal band in their first few years, but then slow down a bit and start making traditional Heavy Metal with a few Speed elements. They split up and then became Digger (1986-1987) and then Hawaii (1988-1991), before reforming as Grave Digger in 1991.
Vinyl version of this compilation contains material from these 90’s reformation years: "Return Of The Reaper" Demo (1991), and "For Promotion Only!!" EP (1992). Line-up features Uwe Lullis (Accept). Remastered & restored by Achilleas Kalantzis (Varathron, Possesed, Sacramentum).
Unsurprisingly, most songs sound like the Grave Digger of the '80s, a more basic and straightforward, catchy style of Heavy Metal than what they've been doing since the '90s with various concept albums. If you're expecting some horrific material here, you'll don't hear anything that put you off on this compilation. Surprisingly, everything flows rather well and doesn't sound disjointed!
Limited Edition to 100 copies only, Gold Vinyl.
Vic Records, 2023 (VIC298LP-b). Made in Netherlands. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Ride On 3:48
2. Shadows of a Moonless Night 3:47
3. Spy of Mas'On 3:57
4. Fight the Fight 3:01

Side B
1. Ruler Mr. H 3:40
2. And the Devil Plays Piano 4:01
3. Fight the Fight 2:46
4. Wedding Day 3:54

Total playing time: 28:54 min.


https://vicrecords1.bandcamp.com/

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by the cult Swedish Death Metal band.
If any person wants to start listening to Grave, their debut should be the first album that should be introduced! This is totally Grave's best album!! As you listen to this album, you could notice that it's filled with influences from Autopsy and Sepultura, but it's as if Autopsy or Sepultura went down to the depths of hell, came back, and recorded this album. That's what this album sounds like. It's far more aggressive and brutal than Severed Survival, Sepultura's “Schizophrenia” and “Beneath The Remains” (though, those albums are masterpieces as well). The album isn't extremely long to where you want to shoot yourself because you can't finish it, and it's not too short. It's approximately forty-two minutes, a perfect length, and those will be the most brutal forty-two minutes of your life! The musicianship on this album is excellent, is some of the best from any band in the Swedish Death Metal scene!
Overall, this album is definitely Grave's best album and one of the best Death Metal debuts worldwide. “Into The Grave” is one unbelievably insane album with intense songs that will completely get you hooked on this band!!
 Re-issue includes “Tremendous Pain” EP, rare pre-production demo track, tracks from "In The Eyes Of Death I" Compilation and previously unreleased versions of tracks + “Soulles” video as a bonuses.
Century Media, 1990/1991/2001 (CENTURY MEDIA 77388-2). Made in Germany


Tracklist:
1. Deformed 04:04
2. In Love 03:35
3. For Your God 03:46
4. Obscure Infinity 03:07
5. Hating Life 03:01
6. Into The Grave 04:08
7. Extremely Rotten Flesh 04:35
8. Haunted 03:38
9. Day Of Mourning 03:34
10. Inhuman 03:51
11. Banished To Life 04:53
Bonus Tracks:
12. Tremendous Pain 03:29
13. Putrefaction Remains 02:53
14. Haunted 03:28
15. Day Of Mourning 03:32
16. Eroded 03:15
17. Inhuman 03:38
18. Obscure Infinity 03:12
Total playing time: 65:39 min.


Samples: http://www.last.fm

Remastered re-release of the sixth demo album by legendary Polish Black Metal band.
Re-release of the cult material of the band, first time using other mix, which was never published before for 20 years, with alternative versions of the tracks.
“The Celtic Winter” originally was planned as an EP, but failed due to financial reasons. So it was released as the 6th demo tape in 1994. It was re-released on MCD format in 1994 with only three songs, and then re-released again on CD format in 1996.
"The Celtic Winter" emerges from a fusion of romantic melody and Raw Black Metal in the context of waltzlike, dreamtime music with classical aspirations delivered in microambient doses through its complexity of barren minimalist structure. Fundamental intensity in this music derives from the tension between its melodic progression and its violent, half-dancelike war-step rhythm. The songs are written in middle tempo. Darken's vocals contain a lot of reverb. He used atmospheric keyboards and slow guitars, which had some similarity to Celtic Frost's "To Mega Therion". Building on the foundations of Bathory, Graveland turn sequences of simple phrases into gradually expanding sound scapes of wintery battles. The mid-tempo riffs, which often dance around power chord shapes on top of simple drum beats in a typical Black Metal manner are rife with tension and augmented by an occasional use of keyboards that appears to be informed by early Emperor, although the approach here is more restrictive, as the keyboards usually either just double the guitar melody or provide a harmonic extension to the underlying riffs. In spite of this fairly straightforward use, the keyboard lines intensify the music considerably whenever they make an appearance, floating above the rest of the music like cold winds on a battlefield.
While this is not a very flashy release and does not quite aspire to the heights of the most prominent Norwegian classics, "The Celtic Winter" should not be overlooked, as it offers an interpretation of Black Metal that stands on very firm ground, with strong songwriting throughout, fraught with tension and bone-jarring coldness...
American edition re-release features four never released before tracks, many never published before photos, a 20-page full-coloured booklet enriched with a new graphic design, and a replication of the original 4-page b/w booklet.
Tracks 9 -16 taken from Demo III '93 (First Mix).
Red Stream, Inc., 1994/2014 (RSR-0213). Made in USA.


Tracklist:
I  
1. Prolog 3:18
2. The Gates To The Kingdom Of Darkness - Intro 0:58
3. Intro 2:44
4. The Night Of Fullmoon 5:32
5. Call Of The Black Forest 4:24
6. Hordes Of Empire 4:39
7. The Gates To The Kingdom Of Darkness 5:47
8. The Return Of Funeral Winds 7:50
II  
9. Prolog (Alternative Version) 2:36
10. The Gates To The Kingdom Of Darkness - Intro (Alternative Version) 0:59
11. Intro (Alternative Version) 2:56
12. Call Of The Black Forest (Alternative Version) 4:23
13. Hordes Of Empire (Alternative Version) 4:38
14. The Gates To The Kingdom Of Darkness (Alternative Version) 5:46
15. The Return Of Funeral Winds (Alternative Version) 2:58
16. Call Of The Black Forest (Alternative Version) 4:24
Total playing time: 63:54 min.

First remastered re-release of the fifth demo album by legendary Polish Black Metal band.
Graveland is definitely one of the fewer bands that promoted Eastern Black Metal in a sombre, savage and unique way back in the glorious 90s. Underneath the carefully-styled melodic aspirations and chantlike cadences of this music unfurls the hybrid of Epic Metal and aggressive atonal Hardcore that forms the internal pressure in the gently unfolding sound of Graveland. Their unification of simple Black Metal themes with classical structural principles have enabled this band to hold ground with their long and wandering compositions, dreamlike in their simple melody and poetic recombination.
Graveland's style started as Raw Black Metal. Lyrically, on the early works, Darken was inspired by Celtic beliefs. Demo was originally released in 1993, on cassette format. Many have called this "The most hateful Black Metal demo of all time!" It was then re-released in 1996 on CD format, and again in 1999. The demo is "inspired by 'Holy War' waged in Norwegian Black Metal Underground against Christianity".
American edition re-release features four never released before tracks, many never published before photos, a 20-page full-coloured booklet enriched with a new graphic design, and a replication of the original 4-page b/w booklet.
Tracks 1-5, 15 taken from demo II '93
Tracks 6-8 taken from EP '93
Tracks 9-14 taken from "Epilogue" promo tape '93
Tracks 16-19 taken from rehearsal '93
Red Stream, Inc., 1993/1996/2013 (RSR-0212). Made in USA.


Tracklist:
I  
1. In The Glare Of Burning Churches 5:05
2. The Night Of Fullmoon 4:56
3. The Dark Dusk Abyss 2:59
4. Through The Occult Veil 3:57
5. For Pagan And Heretic's Blood 3:33
6. Instrumental 3:33
7. Hordes Of Empire 4:15
8. The Gates To The Kingdom Of Darkness 5:24
II  
9. Epilogue - Intro 1:56
10. Epilogue - The Eye Of Balor 1:26
11. Epilogue - Shadows Of Doom 3:18
12. Epilogue - The Forest Nemeton 4:56
13. Epilogue - Children Of The Moon 5:42
14. Epilogue - Outro 1:09
15. The Dark Dusk Abyss (Alternative Version) 2:20
III  
16. For Pagan And Heretic's Blood 2:14
17. The Night Of Fullmoon 2:23
18. Improvisation 5:54
19. Through The Occult Veil 2:51
Total playing time: 67:53 min.

First European re-release of the third full-length studio album by legedary American Punk Rock band.
Green Day couldn't have had a blockbuster without Nirvana, but "Dookie" wound up being nearly as revolutionary as "Nevermind", sending a wave of imitators up the charts and setting the tone for the mainstream Rock of the mid-'90s. Like "Nevermind", this was accidental success, the sound of a promising Underground band suddenly hitting its stride just as they got their first professional, big-budget, big-label production. Really, that's where the similarities end, since if Nirvana were indebted to the weirdness of Indie Rock, Green Day were straight-ahead Punk revivalists through and through. They were products of the Underground Pop scene kept alive by such protagonists as All, yet what they really loved was the original Punk, particularly such British Punkers as the Jam And Buzzcocks. On their first couple records, they showed promise, but with "Dookie", they delivered a record that found Billie Joe Armstrong bursting into full flower as a songwriter, spitting out melodic ravers that could have comfortably sat alongside Singles Going Steady, but infused with an ironic self-loathing popularized by Nirvana, whose clean sound on "Nevermind" is also emulated here. Where Nirvana had weight, Green Day are deliberately adolescent here, treating nearly everything as joke and having as much fun as snotty Punkers should. They demonstrate a bit of depth with "When I Come Around", but that just varies the pace slightly, since the key to this is their flippant, infectious attitude - something they maintain throughout the record, making "Dookie" a stellar piece of modern punk that many tried to emulate but nobody bettered.
The band's first collaboration with producer Rob Cavallo and its major record label debut, "Dookie" became a worldwide commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Billboard 200 and charting in seven countries. Along with The Offspring's Smash, "Dookie" has been credited for helping bring Punk Rock back into mainstream music culture.
"Dookie" was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America for the shipments of 10 million copies. 
The album has garnered considerable acclaim, from its release to present day, winning a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 1995 and being ranked No. 193 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In April 2014, Rolling Stone placed the album at No. 1 on its "1994: The 40 Best Records From Mainstream Alternative's Greatest Year" list. A month later, Loudwire placed Dookie at No. 1 on its "10 Best Hard Rock Albums of 1994" list.Guitar World ranked Dookie at number thirteen in their list "Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994".
As of 2014, "Dookie" is the band's best-selling album with more than 20 million copies sold worldwide.
Re-edition includes inner sleeve with lyrics, photos and credits.
Reprise Records, a Warner Music Group Company, 1994/2009 (9362-49869-5). Made in EU.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Burnout 2:07
2. Having A Blast 2:44
3. Chump 2:54
4. Longview 3:59
5. Welcome To Paradise 3:44
6. Pulling Teeth 2:30
7. Basket Case 3:03

Side Two
8. She 2:14
9. Sassafras Roots 2:37
10. When I Come Around 2:58
11. Coming Clean 1:34
12. Emenius Sleepus 1:43
13. In The End 1:46

Total playing time: 33:53 min.

The fourth live album by legendary American Alternative/Punk Rock band.
Between 1994 and 2001, Green Day would visit the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London four times and record live sessions for Radio 1’s “Evening Show” and its popular DJ Steve Lamacq. This compilation documents those sessions, and includes many of the band’s hits including “When I Come Around”, “Basket Case”, “Brain Stew/Jaded” and “Minority”.
The first dates from June 1994, just after the band released "Dookie". Here, the trio sound loud, precise, and slightly polite; it's as if they're still getting used to operating on a larger stage. By the time they held their second BBC Session in November 1996, nearly a year after the release of "Insomniac", they sound rougher and wilder, particularly on the "Brain Stew/Jaded" performance. That attitude carries over to the third session, given in February 1998, a few months after "Nimrod" hit the stores. The 1998 set finds Green Day honing their precision attack, then the last session, given in August 2001, nearly a year after the release of "Warning", captures a band in the thick of rethinking their approach; they retain their power but sharpen their songwriting chops.
Taken together, the "BBC Sessions" emphasizes both the connective threads and creative evolution of Green Day during the first act of their career, which makes it a worthy historical document in addition to a first-rate live album.
Reprise Records, a Warner Music Group/BBC, 2021 (093624881278). Made in the EU. Pressed in Czech. First press.



Tracklist:

June 8, 1994    
1. She 2:12
2. When I Come Around 2:53
3. Basket Case 2:57
4. 2000 Light Years Away 2:36

November 3, 1996        
1. Geek Stink Breath 2:06
2. Brain Stew/Jaded 4:33
3. Walking Contradiction 2:34
4. Stuck With Me 2:17

February 2, 1998        
1. Hitchin’ A Ride 2:50
2. Nice Guys Finish Last 2:56
3. Prosthetic Head 3:21
4. Redundant 3:17

August 28, 2001
1. Castaway 3:49
2. Church On Sunday 3:14
3. Minority 3:17
4. Waiting 3:19

Total playing time: 48:33 min.



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For the first time on vinyl, the third full-length studio album by Colombian Blackened Speed/Thrash Metal band.
Originally released in 2012 on CD and Digital only, this is what South America has to deliver for the best!
With their third album, Guerra Total have mastered the way of spitting pure and evil Speed/Thrash Metal! Riffs that remember you Thrash Metal is not dead and make you bang till your head bleeds!!!
Colombia's finest, uncut Metal!!!!
Limited Edition to 280 numbered copies 180 gram red vinyl features two bonus tracks and includes insert with lyrics. 
American Line Productions, 2014 (LA-170). Made in Mexico. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Intro: The Walking Dead 1:31
2. Invasión Demoniaca (Alien Invaders II) 4:03
3. Atomik Crucifixion… Horrific Misanthropic Armageddon 4:37
4. Evil HeadBangers 3:43
5. Posesión (La Maldad Reencarnada) 4:40
6. Cementerio Infernal 3:43

Side B
1. Burial Ground: Nights Of Terror 5:24
2. City Of The Living Dead 4:41
3. ZombieHammer 3:47
4. Evil Zombie Horror 4:00
5. Terrorthrash 3:49

Total running time: 43:58 min.


Samples: https://forgottenwisdomprod.bandcamp.com

Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues/Glam Metal band.
It was the second of two albums released in conjunction with the Use Your Illusion Tour, the other being "Use Your Illusion I". The two are thus sometimes considered a double album - in fact both were double albums consisting of 2 vinyl records each. This was the last Guns N' Roses album to feature rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin. It also included the last Guns N' Roses song to feature drummer Steven Adler (Civil War).
The essence of Hard Rock-mixed Blues (matching the color of the cover) is amazing and more refined than the previous albums and some ballads that have always been a part of G N' R. Axl's awesome voice in his prime lets you know what this is about, the solos by Slash have their unique signature that give G N' R its soul, Izzy contributes with his songwriting - and backing up Slash, Duff brings deepness to the music. Matt fits perfectly in his debut.
The production is flawless - you can hear every instrument clearly and with the exact volume to appreciate the entire performance.
On the other hand, they may have just taken what Led Zeppelin did 20 years before to another level. Many of the songs have the same basis, and it feels like the piano is the same in every song.
"Use Your Illusion II" is more serious and ambitious than "Use Your Illusion I", but it's also considerably more pretentious. Featuring no less than four songs that run over six minutes, "Use Your Illusion II" is Heavy on epics, whether it's the charging Funk Metal of "Locomotive", the antiwar "Civil War" or the multipart "Estranged." As if an attempt to balance the grandiose epics, the record is loaded with an extraordinary amount of filler. "14 Years" may have a lean, Stonesy rhythm and Duff McKagan's Johnny Thunders homage, "So Fine," may be entertaining, but there's no forgiving the ridiculous "Get in the Ring," where Axl Rose threatens Rock journalists by name because they gave him bad reviews; the misinterpretation of Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"; another version of "Don't Cry"; and the bizarre closer, "My World", which probably captures Rose's instability as effectively as the tortured poetry of his epics. That said, there are numerous strengths to "Use Your Illusion II"; a couple of songs have a nervy energy, and for all their pretensions, the overblown epics are effective, though strangely enough, they reveal notorious homophobe Rose's aspirations of being a cross between Elton John and Freddie Mercury. But the pompous production and poor pacing make the album tiring for anyone who isn't a dedicated listener.
Bolstered by the lead single "You Could Be Mine", "Use Your Illusion II" was the slightly more popular of the two albums,, selling 770000 copies in its first week and debuting at No. 1 on the U.S. charts. Each of the "Use Your Illusion" albums has been certified 7× Platinum by the RIAA. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1992. It was also No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for a single week. The album has recently received critical acclaim again in 2011, being featured on Triple M Radio's Life-Changing Album series in Australia, with the station playing numerous tracks with commentary.
The album as a whole is truly great. This is perfect as a beginning into the world of Metal as an entrance to heavier stuff!
Double 180g vinyl.
Uzi Suicide Records/The David Geffen Company, 1991/2016 (0720642442012). Made in the EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

1
1. Civil War 7:42
2. 14 Years 4:17
3. Yesterdays 3:13
4. Knockin' On Heaven's Door 5:36
2
1. Get In The Ring 5:29
2. Shotgun Blues 3:23
3. Breakdown 6:58

Running time: 37:03 min.

3
1. Pretty Tied Up (The Perils Of Rock'n'roll Decadence) 4:46
2. Locomotive 8:42
3. So Fine 4:09
4
1. Estranged 9:20
2. You Could Be Mine 5:48
3. Don't Cry [Alternate Version] 4:42
4. My World 1:22

Running time: 38:49 min.

Total playing time: 75:52 min.

Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues/Glam Metal band.
It was the first of two albums released in conjunction with the Use Your Illusion Tour, the other being "Use Your Illusion II". The two are thus sometimes considered a double album - in fact both were double albums consisting of 2 vinyl records each.
Not really conceived as a double album but impossible to separate as individual works, "Use Your Illusion" is a shining example of a suddenly successful band getting it all wrong and letting its ambitions run wild. Taking nearly three years to complete, the recording of the album was clearly difficult, and tensions between Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Axl Rose are evident from the start. The two guitarists, particularly Stradlin, are trying to keep the band closer to its Hard Rock roots, but Rose has pretensions of being Queen and Elton John, which is particularly odd for a notoriously homophobic Midwestern boy. Conceivably, the two aspirations could have been divided between the two records, but instead they are just thrown into the blender - it's just a coincidence that "Use Your Illusion I" is a Harder-Rocking record than "Use Your Illusion II". Stradlin has a stronger presence on "Use Your Illusion I", contributing three of the best songs, "Dust n' Bones", "You Ain't the First" and "Double Talkin' Jive", which help keep the album in Stonesy Aerosmith territory. On the whole, the album is stronger than "Use Your Illusion II", even though there's a fair amount of filler, including a dippy psychedelic collaboration with Alice Cooper and a song that takes its title from the Osmonds' biggest hit. But it also has two ambitious set pieces, "November Rain" and "Coma", which find Rose fulfilling his ambitions, as well as the ferocious, Metallic "Perfect Crime" and the original version of the power ballad "Don't Cry." Still, it can be a chore to find the highlights on the record amid the overblown production and endless amounts of filler.
The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, selling 685000 copies in its first week. Each of the "Use Your Illusion" albums has been certified 7× Platinum by the RIAA. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1992.
They have the perfect mix of Hard Rock, Blues and epics! Although there may not be songs of the same "single potential" as in "Appetite For Destruction", but Led Zeppelin didn't do singles. The album as a whole is truly great. This album will blow you away! The solos from Slash are just immense and any aspiring guitar player should want to be like him and every Rock fan should must definitely buy it, it rocks!!
Double 180g vinyl.
Uzi Suicide Records/The David Geffen Company, 1991/2016 (0720642441510). Made in the EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

1
1. Right Next Door To Hell 2:58
2. Dust N' Bones 4:55
3. Live And Let Die 2:59
4. Don't Cry [Original Version] 4:42
5. Perfect Crime 2:24

2
6. You Ain't The First 2:32
7. Bad Obsession 5:26
8. Back Off Bitch 5:01
9. Double Talkin' Jive 3:19

3
10. November Rain 8:53
11. The Garden 5:17
12. Garden Of Eden 2:36
13. Don't Damn Me 5:15

4
14. Bad Apples 4:25
15. Dead Horse 4:17
16. Coma 10:08

Total playing time: 75:05 min.

The fourth re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Hard Rock/Blues/Glam Metal band.
It was the first of two albums released in conjunction with the Use Your Illusion Tour, the other being "Use Your Illusion II". The two are thus sometimes considered a double album - in fact both were double albums consisting of 2 vinyl records each.
Not really conceived as a double album but impossible to separate as individual works, "Use Your Illusion" is a shining example of a suddenly successful band getting it all wrong and letting its ambitions run wild. Taking nearly three years to complete, the recording of the album was clearly difficult, and tensions between Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Axl Rose are evident from the start. The two guitarists, particularly Stradlin, are trying to keep the band closer to its Hard Rock roots, but Rose has pretensions of being Queen and Elton John, which is particularly odd for a notoriously homophobic Midwestern boy. Conceivably, the two aspirations could have been divided between the two records, but instead they are just thrown into the blender - it's just a coincidence that "Use Your Illusion I" is a Harder-Rocking record than "Use Your Illusion II". Stradlin has a stronger presence on "Use Your Illusion I", contributing three of the best songs, "Dust n' Bones", "You Ain't the First" and "Double Talkin' Jive", which help keep the album in Stonesy Aerosmith territory. On the whole, the album is stronger than "Use Your Illusion II", even though there's a fair amount of filler, including a dippy psychedelic collaboration with Alice Cooper and a song that takes its title from the Osmonds' biggest hit. But it also has two ambitious set pieces, "November Rain" and "Coma", which find Rose fulfilling his ambitions, as well as the ferocious, Metallic "Perfect Crime" and the original version of the power ballad "Don't Cry." Still, it can be a chore to find the highlights on the record amid the overblown production and endless amounts of filler.
The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, selling 685000 copies in its first week. Each of the "Use Your Illusion" albums has been certified 7× Platinum by the RIAA. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1992.
They have the perfect mix of Hard Rock, Blues and epics! Although there may not be songs of the same "single potential" as in "Appetite For Destruction", but Led Zeppelin didn't do singles. The album as a whole is truly great. This album will blow you away! The solos from Slash are just immense and any aspiring guitar player should want to be like him and every Rock fan should must definitely buy it, it rocks!!
Remastered from original Master Tapes for the first time ever, double 180g vinyl in newly expanded gatefold cover.
Uzi Suicide Records/The David Geffen Company/GN’R Records/UMG Recordings Inc., 1991/2022 (00602445117307). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Right Next Door To Hell 2:58
2. Dust N' Bones 4:55
3. Live And Let Die 2:59
4. Don't Cry [Original Version] 4:42
5. Perfect Crime 2:22

Side 2
6. You Ain't The First 2:32
7. Bad Obsession 5:26
8. Back Off Bitch 5:01
9. Double Talkin' Jive 3:19

Side 3
10. November Rain 8:53
11. The Garden 5:17
12. Garden Of Eden 2:36
13. Don't Damn Me 5:15

Side 4
14. Bad Apples 4:25
15. Dead Horse 4:17
16. Coma 10:08

Total playing time: 75:05 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by French/Bulgarian Avant-garde Doom/Dark/Black/Electro/Industrial Metal band.
Dark visitations from syncopated, hypnotic, lysergic and erotic rites - musick and magick are intertwined and explored...
Aesthetic Death, 2016 (ADCD 034). Made in UK. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The First Amphetamine Kiss 1:58
2. Hallucinations 4:23
3. Разграждане 6:17
4. Гласът 4:45
5. Suicide Organ 5:49
6. Servants Of Fire 3:46
7. Darkest Day Of The Year 4:03
8. Faith's Black Orgasm 8:06
9. The Final Amphetamine Kiss 3:28
10. The Last Hallucination Of Christ 11:11
Total playing time: 53:48 min.


Samples: https://haikufuneral.bandcamp.com

Debut EP from Russian Thrash Metal band.
The first mini-album was created in the classic Thrash Metal style, influenced by the early Metallica, Slayer and Kreator. Powerful riffs blend harmoniously with the melodic solos, reproducing the atmosphere of American Thrash Metal of the early nineties.
A lyric tells the story of human vices and injustice in our world.
Overall, the album can attract the attention of both lovers of classic Heavy Metal, and fans of oldschool Thrash Metal, as well as giving no chance to relax for slam-loving fans!
Metal Scrap Records, 2013 (MSR066/CD). Made in Ukraine. First press.
 

Tracklist:
1. Intro 02:12
2. Wicked Patterns 05:02
3. Army of Reproachers 04:08
4. Ruthless Game 03:33
5. The Time of Temptation 03:45
Total playing time: 18:44 min.

 

The second full-length album by the solo project of Judas Priest frontman, legendary British singer Rob Halford.
Rob Halford returned to the classic Heavy Metal style that he helped make famous on the focused "Resurrection", an album that garnered critical acclaim for its spectacular Metal focus. On the follow-up to this monumental release he continues down the same path, as his assembled backing band is quite possibly one of the best on the scene in the early '00s, and his vocals are as focused and exceptional as they have ever been.
Songs such as "Betrayal" and "Wrath of God" highlight "Crucible", an album where Rob's signature falsetto wail is distinct and picture-perfect, while bandmates Pat Lachman, Mike Chlasciak, Bobby Jarzombek and Ray Riendeau have seemingly topped their magnificent work on Halford's previous outing.
"Crucible" keeps things fresh, as Rob himself states that he dared not retread on themes abundant on "Resurrection"; as a result, this is yet another classic Metal album for the next generation!!
Metal-Is Records/Sanctuary Records, 2002 (MISCD020). Made in U.K. First press.


Tracklist:
Tracklist:
1. Park Manor (Instrumental) 01:11
2. Crucible 04:26
3. One Will 03:32
4. Betrayal 03:04
5. Handing Out Bullets 03:16
6. Hearts of Darkness 03:48
7. Crystal 04:37
8. Heretic 03:49
9. Golgotha 04:20
10. Wrath of God 03:11
11. Weaving Sorrow 03:28
12. Sun 03:48
13. Trail of Tears 05:56
Total playing time: 46:58 min.


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The second album by American Horror Stoner/Punk Rock band.
Hallowmas is Boris Randall's (vocal) lifelong pursuit of blending aggressive music with a vision of horror. With the help of Damien Matthews (Necrophagia) on guitar, Johnny Coffin on bass and Drew Blood on drums, the band has begun their onslaught of terror in the fall of 2004 with the release of their debut album, "October Burning".
On their second release, Hallowmas returns with more dark, powerful Horror Punk sing-a-longs in the key of death. "The Road To Hallow’s Eve" is a seven-track mini-album blending traditional Hallowmas sounds with some new direction.
With their fear-charged CD, Hallowmas is sure to leave a scar for fans of the Misfits!
Coffin Records, 2005 (RSR – 0185). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Hanging Girl 3:56
2. Twins Of Evil 2:30
3. Planet X 2:58
4. Miss Devil Doll 3:36
5. When You're Blue 2:55
6. The Road To Hallow's Eve 1:38
7. Pagan's Night 2:12
Total playing time: 19:47 min.


Samples: https://hallowmas.bandcamp.com

This handy apron shows off your love of the Hard Rock name! In black with white text, you'll see the Hard Rock logo with "Love All - Serve All" below. The classic design is completed with a tie back and two pockets.
Hard Rock, 2021. Made in China for E.U.

Specification
Material: Cotton 
Dimensions (approx.): 30"L x 25"W | L 76,2 cm x W 63,5 cm
Care: Machine-wash cold separately, delicate cycle. Only non-chlorine bleach, if needed. Line dry. Warm iron, if needed.
Collection: MacKenzie-Childs

Re-release of the second full-length studio album by cult Brazilian Heavy Metal band.
Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, band was emerged in 1982 with the name of Milky Way. With the line-up renewed, Harppia entered studio in 1985 to record their debut mini-album, "A Ferro E Fogo" (The Iron And Fire), which was released by Baratos Afins.
In the following years, each of the members decided to take different routes, since each one wanted to change the musical style of the band. Only Tiberius remained and continued with Harppia.
In 1987, the debut full-length album, "7", was released by Rock Brigade Records.
In 1996, in a new line-up, band started recording a second album, this time with English lyrics. "Harppia's Flight" was released by Megahard Records in 1997. It includes 7 new tracks + 6 instrumental bonus tracks. This re-release contains the same material with 3 more added bonus tracks.
Tracks 08-13 were recorded at Nota Por Nota Studio, Sao Paulo, Brazil, between 1995-1996.
Tracks 14-15: TV Cultura advertising in 1987.
Track 16 were recorded live at Arthur Azevedo Theatre, Sao Paulo, Brazil, between 4 and 8 March, 1987.
Metal Soldiers Records/Metal Underground Records, 1997/2014 (MSR 028 / MUR 004). Made in Portugal. Pressed in Spain. First press.


Trackllist:
1. Harppia's Flight 5:33
2. Hidden Wisdom 4:22
3. Army Of Strangers 4:50
4. Don't Ask For Death 4:05
5. Last Chance 2:56
6. Without Return 4:31
7. This Is My History 6:14
Bonus tracks (Part I):
8. Hidden Wisdom 4:21
9. Army Of Strangers 4:50
10. Don't Ask For Death 4:05
11. Last Chance 2:58
12. Without Return 4:29
13. This Is My History 6:13  
Bonus tracks (Part II):
14. Harppia On "TV Cultura" 1:26
15. Na Calada Da Noite 4:36
16. Magia Negra 6:18
Total playing time: 71:49 min.

The second re-release of the debut full-length studio album by cult German Power/Thrash Metal band.
Headhunter was founded in 1989 under the name Curse, after Schmier was fired from Destruction. They recorded a 6-song demo in 1989/90, all the tracks of which later being re-recorded for the "Parody Of Life" debut album. Headhunter released three albums and toured Germany and Japan before splitting up in the mid-90s. Years later, they reformed and released another album in 2008.
"Parody Of Life" line-up: Schmier - vocals/bass (Destruction); Jörg Michael - drums (Stratovarius, Running Wild, Rage, Saxon); Schmuddel - guitars (Talon); Kai Hansen (Helloween, Gamma Ray, Iron Savior) - lead guitar (guest).
Engineered, recorded, mixed and produced by Kalle Trapp (Blind Guardian, Destruction, Kreator). Produced by Schmuddel & Schmier. Engineered by Piet Sielck (Blind Guardian, Grave Digger, Gamma Ray).
Vic Records, 1990/2023 (VIC301CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland.


Tracklist:
1. Parody Of Life 3:53
2. Ease My Pain 3:59
3. Plead Guilty 4:48
4. Kick Over Your Traces 6:51
5. Force Of Habit 3:38
6. Caught In A Spider's Web 3:03
7. Cursed 4:25
8. Crack Brained 4:03
9. Trapped In Reality 5:12
Total playing time: 39:52 min.