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The fourth full-length studio album by cult Italian Heavy Metal band.
Formed back in 1978, Vanexa based their style on British Metal sounds, typical of the NWOBHM. Band was a part of the New Wave of Italian Heavy Metal bands (like Vanadium, Sabotage and Strana Officina), which were formed in Italy in late 70s - early 80s.
Band participated as the headliner at Rock in a Hard Place Festival in Certaldo (Florence), on May 21, 1983. Following the release of three studio albums between 1983 and 1994, they have been inexplicably silent until the Single “Too Heavy To Fly”, which was released in 2015. 
What we can get on “Too Heavy To Fly” album of 2016, is a resurgence of that Classic Metal sound, where the movement first captivated the world with this very vital scene. Fans of the band and the Classic sound will find things to their liking here. This could very easily be material composed in the early 1980s!
The record features guest appearance of Ken Hensley (ex- Uriah Heep) on keyboards.
Punishment 18 Records, 2016 (P18R 116). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Too Heavy To Fly 4:45
2. 007 3:46
3. Life Is A War 4:12
4. Rain 5:21
5. It's Illusion 4:36
6. Tarantino Theme 4:01
7. In The Dark 1:23
8. Kiss In The Dark 5:35
9. Paradox 5:17
10. The Traveler 5:07
Total playing time: 44:03 min.

Second full-length album by the Chilean Thrash/Speed Metal band.
The band is influenced by such Thrash Metal bands as: Slayer, Dark Angel, Exodus, as well as classic Metal bands such as: Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate and Manowar.
"Hell Only Knows" is a good for fans of Speed Metal!
Mexican re-edition. CD includes bonus video.
American Line Productions, 2007/2008 (La-100)


Track List:
1.Hellish Clown 01:05
2.Hell Only Knows 03:18
3.Inner Fury 03:19
4.Soul of Heroes 04:21
5.Unbreakable 02:05
6.Bloodline 05:00
7.Pounding Hearts 03:55
8.Evilution (The New Step) 04:17
9.Mansion En Llamas 03:28
10.Maxima Entropia 07 05:07
11.Monsenor 05:56

Debut full-length album by the Greek Technical Thrash Metal band.
Original true 80's Thrash Metal with Progressive and Technical elements influenced by the Bay Area Thrash Metal scene. One of the best Greek Thrash Metal bands that started out in the 90's as Verdict and now after nearly 10 years, manage to release their great first album. This is exciting Techno Thrash Metal that easily compares with the best bands out there! A must!!
Secret Port Records, 2009 (SPR 0025). Made in Greece. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Fake Alibis     5:24 
2. Dark Twisted Laughter     5:04 
3. This Soul Of Black Is Mine     6:06 
4. 94x1 Vain     7:00 
5. Black Tango     8:19 
6. Twisted And Menacing My Stare     6:18 
7. Battle Within     5:16 
8. The Last Act     4:37
Total playing time: 48:04

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


Tracklist:

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

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

Total playing time: 37:53 min.

The first compilation album by cult American Thrash Metal band.
Vio-Lence formed in 1985 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The band is often credited as one of the leading lights of the second wave of the Bay Area’s Thrash Metal. This compilation covers their entire demo discography, as well as some live tracks.
Core members on this compilation are: Sean Killian - vocals, Phil Demmel - guitars (also Lamb Of God, ex- Slayer, ex- Overkill & ex- Machine Head live); Deen Dell - bass; Perry Strickland - drums (also ex- Exodus & Testament live); Troy Fua (guitar on first demo); Robb Flynn - guitars (also Forbidden Evil, Machine Head) on demo 1988. 
Restored and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony (Sodom, Darkthrone, Sacred Reich). Partially remastered and restored by Achilleas Kalantzis (Varathron, Possessed). Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Paradox). The 16-page booklet includes extensive liner notes by Laurent Ramadier (Snake Pit Mag) and Phil Demmel, including many old and rare pictures.
CD 1:
Track 1: taken from "Eastern Front: Live at Ruthie's Inn" 1986;
Tracks 2-5: taken from "Rehearsal Demo" 1986;
Tracks 6-9: taken from "Demo - 1986";
Tracks 10-13: taken from "Rough Demo" 1988.
CD 2
Tracks 1-6: recorded live in Miami, FL, August 17th, 1988;
Tracks 7-9: taken from "Torgue" demo 1993.
VIC Records, 2023 (VIC262CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:

Disc 1
1. Gutterslut (live) 03:16
2. Eternal Nightmare (rehearsal) 07:15
3. Kill on Command (rehearsal) 05:12
4. Knocking at Death’s Door (rehearsal) 03:11
5. Out for Blood (rehearsal) 04:33
6. Eternal Nightmare (demo) 06:17
7. Kill on Command (demo) 05:06
8. Bodies on Bodies (demo) 06:01
9. Paraplegic (demo) 04:25
10. Eternal Nightmare (demo) 05:55
11. Paraplegic (demo) 04:11
12. Bodies on Bodies (demo) 05:51
13. Kill on Command (demo) 04:54
Playing time: 66:07 min.

Disc 2
1. Eternal Nightmare (live) 06:02
2. Serial Killer (live) 03:00
3. Calling in the Coroner (live) 03:59
4. Bodies on Bodies (live) 06:50
5. Kill on Command (live) 05:02
6. T.D.S. (live) 05:07
7. Breed (demo) 03:02
8. Again (demo) 03:46
9. Shooter (demo) 03:51
Playing time: 40:39 min.

Total playing time: min.

The second and the final full-length studio album by German Melodic Death Metal band.
Melodic Death Metal from Gefrees, Bavaria, in the vein of early Dark Tranquillity, In Flames or early Entombed!
Recorded, mixed, and produced by Peter and Tommy Tägtgren at The Abyss Studio in Sweden.
Amazing production & brutal, powerful sound make this disc a complete winner!!
Red Stream, Inc., 2000 (RSR-0140). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. A Shattered Blind 4:59
2. Downfall 5:51
3. Trapped In Chaos 4:46
4. Path Of Sorrow 2:12
5. Nightshades 4:59
6. Blood Flows Through The Haze Of Time 4:49
7. Mortal Divinity 3:27
8. The Angelmaker 5:04
9. New God Evolution 3:57
Total playing time: 40:06 min.

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

 

Tracklist:

LP

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

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

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

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


CD

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


Total playing time: 158:08 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by cult Swedish Death Metal band.
We've been waiting for this release with great impatience, not only because their previous album, "Blood Rapture", was one of 2002's highlights, but also because they're one of the leviathans in the Brutal Death field, a band that made throughout its career numerous and steadily taken steps of progress. A band that must, at last, obtain the recognition it surely deserves, as with "Primal Massacre" they look straight in the eye the institutional names of the genre and equally claim their stay on the throne.
There's nothing less here for the listener to expect than songs, which prove the synthetic apogee of the band. Monstrous, inspired riffing, a vocalist who sounds more like a hungry zombie ready to tear your heart apart and in brevity everything here seems to be in place. From the totally infernal artwork to the very end of the album, you will discover a million reasons to worship "Primal Massacre".
Ten atrocious, aboriginal songs, 37 minutes of absolute chaos, paranoia, sickness, and perversion that will transcend you into the lungs of hell and bring you up against a primitive and evil force. Lock up your daughters and wives, this is an f***ing nightmare, an unholy gift from Vomitory that will awake your most primal (what a suitable album title…) instincts!
100% the finest Death Metal release of the year!!
Metal Blade Records, 2004 (3984-14486-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Primal Massacre 3:31
2. Gore Apocalypse 3:54
3. Stray Bullet Kill 4:07
4. Epidemic (Created To Kill) 3:46
5. Demon's Divine 3:46
6. Autopsy Extravaganza 2:58
7. Retaliation 2:56
8. Condemned By Pride 3:50
9. Cursed Revelations 2:21
10. Chainsaw Surgery 3:12
Total playing time: 34:21 min.


https://vomitory.bandcamp.com/

The first re-release of the third full-length studio album by Swedish Death Metal band.
Though their sophomore effort, "Redemption", was a great album, it is "Revelation Nausea" where Sweden's paint-peeling fist of Death Metal dialled the aggression up a notch and sprayed their demon seed upon the womb of blasphemy.
Vomitory is adept at one thing: taking the brutality of roots Swedish Death Metal and cranking it to oblivion. "Revelation Nausea" is a near flawless eruption of energetic diabolism to send poseurs packing.
It's a top-notch Swedish Death Metal record which belongs in the company of its influences like Entombed and Dismember. If you're fond of the crushing, beautiful tone bands of this ilk and national alignment tend to create, this is essential!!
Strictly limited to 300 copies, specially remastered for vinyl, 180g Translucent Orange Brown Marbled Vinyl includes large Poster.
Metal Blade Records, 2001/2019 (3984-14350-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Revelation Nausea 3:14
2. The Corpsegrinder Experience 4:18
3. Beneath The Soil 4:55
4. Under Clouds Of Blood 2:40
5. The Art Of War 4:01

Side B
6. When Silence Conquers 6:21
7. Chapter Of Pain 3:33
8. The Holocaust 4:03
9. Exhaling Life 3:35
10. 9mm Salvation 2:38

Total playing time: 39:18 min.



Samples: https://vomitory.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length studio album by Cypriot-UK Experimental Black Metal band.
A seriously impressive album, coming from out of nowhere and providing both a challenging mind-set and illuminating ideas.
Voz De Nenhum are on the verge of greatness here and considering they have only just set out down their path, the future for them is bound to be an interesting one!
Aesthetic Death, 2019 (ADCD 058). Made in UK. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Ia'Iaxa 06:19
2. Hornbearer 06:56
3. Nails 06:52
4. Chains 07:32
5. They 04:21
6. Voidsworn 08:11
Total playing time: 40:11 min.


Samples: https://vozdenenhum.bandcamp.com

The ninth full-length studio album by Norwegian Melodic Black Metal band.
Vreid pay tribute to their homeland with their epic "Wild North West".
Inspired by both, true events and pure imagination, the album takes the listener on a whirlwind of a journey, diving deep into themes of war, fear, betrayal, loss, anxiety, and madness with thought-provoking lyrics that embody human nature. It captures the Nordic heart at the core of their sound, taking cues from Norway’s rugged landscape as it ricochets between eternal darkness and the solace of bracing light.
For fans of Windir, Kampfar, Cor Scorpii.
Strictly limited to 200 copies, Red & Black Marbled double vinyl includes big 20-page booklet. 45RPM for optimum fidelity.
Season Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 616LPRC). Made in France. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
I. Wild North West 5:23
II. Wolves At Sea 5:14
Side B
III. The Morning Red 5:42
VI. Shadows Of Aurora 5:20
Running time: 21:39 min.

Side C
V. Spikes Of God 4:10
VI. Dazed And Reduced 4:55
Side D
VII. Into The Mountains 5:20
VIII. Shadowland 9:53
Running time: 24:18 min.

Total playing time: 45:57 min.


Samples: https://vreidsom.bandcamp.com

The ninth full-length studio album by Norwegian Melodic Black Metal band.
Vreid pay tribute to their homeland with their epic "Wild North West".
Inspired by both, true events and pure imagination, the album takes the listener on a whirlwind of a journey, diving deep into themes of war, fear, betrayal, loss, anxiety, and madness with thought-provoking lyrics that embody human nature. It captures the Nordic heart at the core of their sound, taking cues from Norway’s rugged landscape as it ricochets between eternal darkness and the solace of bracing light.
For fans of Windir, Kampfar, Cor Scorpii.
Strictly limited to 350 copies, Orange & Black Marbled double vinyl includes big 20-page booklet. 45RPM for optimum fidelity.
Season Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 616LPCM). Made in France. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
I. Wild North West 5:23
II. Wolves At Sea 5:14
Side B
III. The Morning Red 5:42
VI. Shadows Of Aurora 5:20
Running time: 21:39 min.

Side C
V. Spikes Of God 4:10
VI. Dazed And Reduced 4:55
Side D
VII. Into The Mountains 5:20
VIII. Shadowland 9:53
Running time: 24:18 min.

Total playing time: 45:57 min.



Samples: https://vreidsom.bandcamp.com

The first re-release of the second full-length studio album by cult French Heavy Metal band.
A veritable dust storm of dual guitar riffs and solos for fans of Motörhead!
35th Anniversary reissue. Strictly limited to 200 copies, Transparent Red & Black Mixed Vinyl.
Season Of Mist, 1985/2020 (SOM 477LPCM). Made in France.


Tracklist:

Face A
1. Blueberry Blues 3:41
2. Richard 4:46
3. Sur La Route 5:27
4. Comme Des Chiens 3:22
5. Fuck The Polices 3:33

Face B
1. Sweet Lorraine 3:56
2. Le Verre De Trop 3:36
3. Si Tu Bas De L'Aile 6:29
4. Pour Un Soir 3:07
5. Soldat 4:16

Total playing time: 42:13 min.


Samples: https://vulcain.bandcamp.com

The ninth and the final full-length studio album by cult French Heavy Metal band.
As one of the longest running and most revered names on the French Heavy Metal and Hard Rock scene, Vulcain has always been and will always be a household name. Since their inception in the early ‘80s, Vulcain have been quite rightly dubbed as the "French Motörhead", but their music encompasses many more influences.
After 30 years of Rock 'n' Roll and 13 records so far, Vulcain are feeling more energetic than ever. The band’s latest full-length shows to the Hard Rock scene that Vulcain are still on top of their game.
Strictly limited to 400 copies, Gold Vinyl.
Season Of Mist, 2018 (SOM 484LPCG). Made in France. First press.


Tracklist:

Face A
1. Vinyle 2:43
2. Héros 3:14
3. Backline Music 3:44
4. Darling 3:40
5. Decibels 4:44

Face B
1. Dans Les Livres 2:36
2. L'oseille 3:11
3. Borderline 3:30
4. Controle 3:18
5. Motor 3:40

Total playing time: 34:20 min.



Samples: https://vulcain.bandcamp.com

First EP from American Thrash Metal band.
Prepare for the attack! Old school Philadelphian Thrashers Vulcan has returned with all new tracks of total devastation. "Strapped Into Reality" will take you back to the glory days when Thrash Metal was intense, vibrant and bursting with energy... no watered down stuff here! Drawing influence from classic acts like Black Sabbath, Death, Megadeth, Mercyful Fate and Voivod, Vulcan bring creative originality and extreme aural aggressionthat is sure to make your head bang. Thrash 'til death! For fans of: Agony, Annihilator, Coroner, D.R.I., Forbidden, Sepultura, Slayer and Vio-lence!!
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions, 2010 (HPGD024). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Strapped into Reality     04:56 
2. The Lines That Makes Us Weaker     03:28 
3. March to Insanity     03:39 
4. Stranger in Black     05:21
Total playing time: 17:24

The best of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756 – 1791.
Parlophone Records Limited, 2021 (0190296514838). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto Allegro 6:41
2. Clarinet Concerto In A Major, K. 622: II. Adagio 6:39
3. Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major, K. 467: II. Andante 5:19
4. Le Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492, Act 1: “Non Più Andrai, Farfallone Amoroso” 3:40
5. Requiem In D Minor, K. 626: VIII. Lacrimosa (Compl. Beyer) 2:58
6. Le Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492, Act 2: “Voi, Che Sapete Che Cosa È Amor” 2:56

Side B
1. Requiem In D Minor, K. 626: Introitus 4:19
2. Così Fan Tutte, K. 588, Act 1: “Soave Sia Il Vento” 3:01
3. Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, K. 183: I. Allegro Con Brio (Excerpt) 4:45
4. Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 1: “Finch'han Dal Vino” 1:17
5. Piano Sonata No. 16 In C Major, K. 545 “Semplice”: I. Allegro 3:08
6. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: II. Romance. Andante 5:45
7. Piano Sonata No. 11 In A Major, K. 331 “Alla Turca”: III. Allegretto 3:29
8. Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act II: “Der Hölle Rache” 2:59

Total playing time: 56 min.

Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Glam Metal band.
The last album W.A.S.P. released before their temporary breakup in 1990, only to reunite two years later for "The Crimson Idol" (1992). "The Headless Children" was the first W.A.S.P. album to feature ex-Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali and the last studio album to feature guitarist Chris Holmes for six years until he rejoined the band in late 1995 to record "Kill Fuck Die". This is also the band's last album to feature bassist Johnny Rod. In 1990, following departures of Holmes and Rod, W.A.S.P. decided to call it quits, but resurfaced about a year later, with only lead singer/bassist Blackie Lawless and Banali remaining; this was because their next album, "The Crimson Idol", was originally intended to be a solo album by Lawless, until he agreed to release it under the W.A.S.P. name.
"The Headless Children" showcases a new level of maturity from the band compared to their previous three albums, which had stereotypically lewd "Rock and Roll" lyrics. Politics and social issues are now a theme throughout the album. With the band concentrating more on the music than the gimmicks (they were pictured sans ghoulish makeup and costumes), "The Headless Children" remains W.A.S.P.'s most accomplished work. The album's best-known tracks remain their cover of the Who's "Quadrophenia" anthem "The Real Me" and the rocking "Mean Man" (an autobiographical tale about guitarist Holmes), while a pair of epics ("The Heretic" and the title track) and perhaps W.A.S.P.'s best ballad, "Forever Free," were also standouts. While long-time fans may prefer the gross-out Heavy Metal of their early albums ("W.A.S.P." and "The Last Command"), "The Headless Children" is their most well-constructed album.
The album reached No. 48 on the US Billboard 200 chart, the band's highest chart position, and remained on that chart for 13 weeks.
Sanctuary Management Productions Ltd./Snapper Music Plc./Madfish, 1989/2018 (SMACDX1119). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:
1. The Heretic (The Lost Child) 7:22
2. The Real Me (The Who сover) 3:20
3. The Headless Children 5:46
4. Thunderhead 6:49
5. Mean Man 4:47
6. The Neutron Bomber 4:10
7. Mephisto Waltz 1:28
8. Forever Free 5:08
9. Maneater 4:46
10. Rebel In The F.D.G. 5:08
Bonus Tracks:
11. Locomotive Breath (Jethro Tull сover) 2:59
12. For Whom The Bell Tolls 3:47
13. Lake Of Fools 5:32
14. War Cry 5:33
15. L.O.V.E. Machine (Live) 4:47
16. Blind In Texas (Live) 6:55
Total playing time: 78:17 min.


Samples: https://madfishmusic.bandcamp.com

The first re-release of the fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Glam Metal band.
W.A.S.P. came out of the Los Angeles Metal scene in 1982, gaining notoriety for their Shock Rock antics. With a career spanning over 3 decades, 17 world tours, and tons of records, they are a Metal band that has evolved in maturity without having lost their signature sound, unlike many of their peers.
Look no further than 2009's "Babylon", a modern day 9-track beast inspired by biblical visions of "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse". The concept album, filled to the brim with bloodthirsty Christian imagery, proudly displays all the strengths and trademarks that the Metal legends have accumulated over decades in the game. Doug Blair's classic riffing is hauntingly effective, whereas iconic frontman Blackie Lawless still possesses one of the unique and emotional set of vocal cords on the Metal/Hard Rock scene!
The album contains covers of Deep Purple's "Burn" (originally recorded for W.A.S.P's previous album, "Dominator", but not used for unknown reasons) and Chuck Berry's "Promised Land". "Promised Land" was also covered in 1973 by Elvis Presley, and it was Elvis' version that the band had in mind, as demonstrated by the ending comment "How about one of them peanut butter & banana sandwiches".
Without a doubt, an expertly written and played Hard Rocking album that anyone and everyone who is reading this should enjoy!!
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2009/2015 (NPR 602 JC). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Crazy 5:10
2. Live To Die Another Day 4:41
3. Babylon's Burning 5:00
4. Burn (Deep Purple cover) 4:50
5. Into The Fire 5:54
6. Thunder Red 4:20
7. Seas Of Fire 4:34
8. Godless Run 5:43
9. Promised Land (Chuck Berry cover) 3:13
Total playing time: 43:25 min.


Samples: https://wasp.bandcamp.com

The first re-release of the thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Glam Metal band.
Blackie Lawless has given up experimenting approximately ten year ago, which is a pity because some of the most memorable moments in W.A.S.P.’s quarter of a century long carrier were created when he dared to try something new. Daring to experiment resulted in such brilliant moments like "The Headless Children", "The Crimson Idol" and even "K.F.D.". "Dominator" is another in line of the “safe” records from the band that became famous for making the world less safe place to be. However, with its mixture of band’s most successful albums created between ’86 and ’92, the band still manages to create music worth listening.
After producing all the band's records there is simply no better producer for the band then Mr. Lawless himself and Doug Blair delivers those oh-so-well-known razor sharp guitar leads that made Chris Holmes so famous in his glory days in W.A.S.P.
"Dominator" is based on the current American foreign policies. The lyrics are as angry and intelligent as ever, and those typical W.A.S.P. melodies still have the power to move something inside the listener.
Blackie is one of those few singers that at all times delivers an amazing performance that is filled with both anger and pain at the same time. Now more than ever before. Songs like “Take Me Up” and “Heaven’s Hung in Black” will give you goose bumps even after hearing them more than 20 times. As soon as you hear a W.A.S.P. tune, you know that is W.A.S.P. It has always a good production, not revolutionary. It has cool, catchy riffs and good songs.
Covers of "Burn" by Deep Purple and "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival were included on the originally announced track listing, but were dropped from the album's final cut.
"Dominator" is excellent, vital music with a set of Blackie’s most intelligent and affecting lyrics, a winner through and through, and it is definitely one of the top albums of the year!
Napalm Records Handels GmbH, 2007/2015 (NPR 601 JC). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Mercy 4:49
2. Long, Long Way To Go 3:16
3. Take Me Up 4:43
4. The Burning Man 4:39
5. Heaven's Hung In Black 7:14
6. Heaven's Blessed 5:22
7. Teacher 5:01
8. Heaven's Hung In Black (Reprise) 3:14
9. Deal With The Devil 5:18
Total playing time: 43:36 min.


Samples: https://wasp.bandcamp.com

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy/Glam Metal band.
With Glam Rock making a comeback of sorts in 1984 (Mötley Crüe, Ratt, etc.), another Los Angeles band, W.A.S.P., couldn't have picked a better time to release its self-titled debut.
By merging lyrics that dealt with the expected Heavy Metal themes (sex, Satanism, etc.), alongside Blackie Lawless' rough vocals and Chris Holmes' guitar riffing, the band sounded and looked more menacing than your average L.A. Glam band at the time. Add to it a stage show that was gimmick-heavy (Lawless would drink blood from a skull and rip open a pillow, while wearing buttless leather pants and saw blades on his arms), and you had a "can't miss" recipe for controversy and publicity - resulting in the debut's eventual Gold certification.
The album has been known under three different names; the spine of the original vinyl release had "Winged Assassins" printed on it, while early cassette releases of the album had the name of the album's first track, "I Wanna Be Somebody", printed in bold letters on the cover. The album is officially entitled simply "W.A.S.P.", which it is typically referred to as.
Upon its original release, controversial track "Animal (Fuck Like a Beast)" was deleted from the album. The Parents Music Resource Center had labelled the song as one of its "Filthy Fifteen" songs that determined to be morally objectionable. Capitol Records subsequently bowed to pressure and pulled the song. The band released the song on an independent label in the UK as a single in 1984, and it was reinstated on the album's 1998 reissue. The song "Tormentor" was heard in the films "The Dungeonmaster" (1984) and "TerrorVision" (1986).
Traditional 80s Metal of the absolute highest calibre!!
Sanctuary Management Production Ltd./Snapper Music/Madfish, 1984/2018 (SMACDX1117). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:
1. Animal (Fuck Like A Beast) 3:07
2. I Wanna Be Somebody 3:43
3. L.O.V.E. Machine 3:51
4. The Flame 3:41
5. B.A.D. 3:51
6. School Daze 3:34
7. Hellion 3:38
8. Sleeping (In The Fire) 3:56
9. On Your Knees 3:49
10. Tormentor 4:10
11. The Torture Never Stops 3:56
Bonus Tracks:
12. Show No Mercy (7” B-side) 3:48
13. Paint It Black (7” B-side) 3:27
Total playing time: 48:31 min.