24K - Bulletproof CD
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Great AOR CD release featuring Phil Naro and including one bonus European only song.
Z RECORDS 2001 |
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24K - Pure CD
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Great AOR CD release featuring Phil Naro and including one bonus European only song.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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ACE FREHLEY - 12 Picks CD
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This album is a must have for fans of Ace's guitar work but be warned if you dont like his guitaring dont get this.His singing is great in here and since he split up with KISS it has allowed him to show off his skill in guitar solos and riffs.What makes this album great is Ace made half of this album songs from his solo career and the other half is live songs that he wrote when he was still with KISS.That's what makes all the songs great and this album Ace's best.
SPV 1997 |
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ADRENALINE 101 - Twelve Step Program CD
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After the EP “I should be the one” released in 2007 and numerous concerts and support tours in Europe,
Swiss rock newcomers Adrenaline 101 finally introduce their debut album “Twelve Step Program”.
A 12 track high energy rock n’ roll record with attitude! Screaching guitars, a punching bass,
hard hitting drums combined with a remarkable voice that will burst your ear canal.
Produced In-House by the band, the album was mixed by Fredrik Kjellin
(Mothers Finest, Glenn Hughes) in Sweden and mastered by legendary George Marino in New York.
STF RECORDS 2010 |
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AdrianGale - Re:Program CD
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Very nice CD release of quality melodic metal like DANGER DANGER, DEF LEPPARD, HAREM SCAREM. This is the band's second full length release. Also includes one bonus song.
Z RECORDS 2002 |
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AFFAIR - No Substitute CD
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AFFAIR stands for melodic hardrock at its best: the outstanding voice of Peter De Wint and great songs from Bobby Altvater. Still supplying their fans with the typical kind of rock, AFFAIR took a different road on this 2nd CD, more contemporary and rough. One more hint for the pure metal freaks is that the singer on this album is non other than Peter De Wint, the former singer of OSTROGOTH and MYSTERY!!
MTM MUSIC 2002 |
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AIRRACE - Shaft Of Light CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
METAL RENDEZVOUS RECORDS |
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ALASKA - Bronze Years CD
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Fantastic classic hard rock / melodic metal band from U.K. from the early 80's. This disc is more than a best of! It includes their entire classic first 2 albums of ALASKA, "Heart of the Storm" and "The Pack" (only 1 song of each is missing due to time restrictions). A total of 17 songs making this disc an essential purchase.
CASTLE MUSIC |
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ALIBI - Same CD
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RETROSPECT RECORDS FINDS ANOTHER DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!! FIRST TIME EVER ON CD FOR THIS EXTREMELY TALENTED BAND FROM CONNECTICUT. SOARING VOCALS , BLAZING GUITAR SOLOS AND A SUPER TIGHT RHYTHM SECTION MAKES THIS 80s-STYLE MELODIC METAL / HAIR METAL RELEASE AN EXCELLENT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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ALIEN - Shiftin' Gear CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition
VIRGIN RECORDS |
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ALLEYCAT SMILE - Same CD
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THE LARGEST RE-ISSUE LABEL IN THE WORLD, RETROSPECT RECORDS, HAS UNLEASHED YET ANOTHER KILLER SLAB OF 80s GLAM/HAIR METAL FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD! YOU MAY HAVE HEARD THE BAND ALLEYCAT SCRATCH - NOW CHECK OUT NEW YORK-BASED HARD ROCKERS ALLEYCAT SMILE. BIG BACKING VOCALS, SMOKIN GUITARS AND CATCHY TUNES. THESE GUYS HAD IT ALL - THE LOOKS AND THE HOOKS BUT WERE JUST A COUPLE OF YEARS TOO LATE TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT ON THE GODAWFUL GRUNGE EXPLOSION WHICH WAS ALREADY IN FULL SWING. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s HARD ROCK!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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ALLIANCE - Same CD
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HOLY SMOKES - WHAT IS THIS? AOR FANS AND COLLECTORS ALL OVER THE WORLD HAVE LONG LAMENTED THE FACT THAT ONE OF THE GREATEST 80s AOR ALBUMS WAS NEVER RELEASED ON CD.....BUT THANKS TO RETROSPECT RECORDS HERE IT IS IN ALL ITS GLORY! A FANTASTIC SLICE OF EARLY 80s AOR THAT EVERY COLLECTOR SHOULD OWN. AMAZING VOCALS FROM MARK BUCCHARE (a mix of Lou Gramm , Bobby Kimball and Mickey Thomas) , MASSIVE HOOKS AND WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANSHIP MAKES THIS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR 80s MELODIC ROCK / AOR COLLECTION. VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Foreigner , Toto , Styx , Dixon House Band , Chicago , RPM , Franke & The Knockouts , Charlie , Dreamstreet , Sharx , The Innocent AND EVERY OTHER TOP-NOTCH EARLY 80s BAND. WOW!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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AMULET - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
MONSTER RECORDS |
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ARABIA - 1001 Nights CD
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Great songs and a similar vibe to House Of Lords or Tour De Force. Vocalist John Blaze (ex-Scarecrow) is one of the top singers in the game, some of these songs first appeared on Scarecrow debut, fans of Blaze or just great melodic hard rock will want to pick this one up and rock the night away!
Z RECORDS 2001 |
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ARMADA - Don't Give Up The Ship CD-R
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HERE'S A COOL FIND FOR COLLECTORS OF OBSCURE 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK. ARMADA HAILED FROM OHIO AND FEATURES SOME OUTSTANDING GUITAR WORK AS WELL AS SOME PRETTY MEMORABLE TUNES. WHILE THIS CD IS FOR THE MOST PART STARIGHT-AHEAD 80s-STYLE MELODIC HARD ROCK , THERE ARE SOME UNDENIABLE 'RUSH' INFLUENCES AT PLAY AS WELL.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2009 |
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ARMAGEDDON - The Tears Of A King Bird CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
JAVE MUSIC & RED CASTLE MUSIC |
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ARRIVAL - Point Of Origin CD
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HOLY SMOKES - WHAT IS THIS? AOR FANS AND COLLECTORS REJOICE! HERE WE HAVE ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING COLLECTION OF AOR GEMS EVER ASSEMBLED ON ONE DISC. ARRIVAL HAIL FROM DENVER AND HERE WE HAVE 10 MIND-BLOWING AOR TRACKS FEATURING PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS BY NONE OTHER THAN MARK FREE (King Kobra , Signal , Unruly Child). AFTER KING KOBRA AND BEFORE SIGNAL , MARK RECORDED SIX FANTASTIC AOR TRACKS WITH ARRIVAL AND HERE THEY ARE IN ALL THEIR REMASTERED GLORY. SHARING VOCAL DUTIES WITH MARK IS THE EQUALLY TALENTED MICHAEL BADAGLIACCO AND BETWEEN THESE TWO UNBELIEVABLE SINGERS , WE HAVE AN INSTANT AOR / MELODIC ROCK CLASSIC. RETROSPECT RECORDS HAS ONCE AGAIN UNEARTHED A MASTERPIECE WHICH MUST BE HEARD TO BE BELIEVED. MASSIVE HOOKS , WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANSHIP AND A TOP-NOTCH PRODUCTION MAKES THIS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR 80s MELODIC ROCK / AOR COLLECTION. DEFINITELY A CONTENDER FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR. WOW!! VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Journey , Styx , Alliance , Toto , Franke & The Knockouts , AND OF COURSE FANS OF MARK FREE.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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ASHBURY - Endless Skies CD
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Reissue of classic early 80s hard rock private press record from Arizona! A real gem for fans of classic hard rock and even 70s metal heads into such obscurities as Legend (From the Fjords) or southern rockers into groups like The Outlaws. Hypnotic vocal hooks and a mystical atmosphere mixing acoustic and electric guitars lures you right into this group's unique hard rock sound. It's amazing how such talent can slip right under the radar.
ROCKADROME RECORDS
Pay a visit to vibrationsofdoom web site to listen some tunes of the band!
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ATOMIK COCTAIL - Metal Rages On CD
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NEW EXPANDED SILVER EDITION FEATURING NEW ARTWORK, LYRICS, PICS AND AN 8-PAGE BOOKLET! NOW 24-BIT DIGITALLY REMASTERED!
ANOTHER SUPER RARE FIND FROM RETROSPECT RECORDS. ONE OF THE RAREST MELODIC METAL INDIES ON THE PLANET FINALLY ON CD.... AND WHAT A GEM!! ATOMIK COCKTAIL HAILED FROM FLORIDA AND WAS FORMED OUT OF THE ASHES OF 80s METAL ACT 'BRAT'. POWERFUL VOCALS FROM SINGER TODD PLANT (Eyewitness , Millenium) , AND GREAT GUITAR WORK FROM BRUCE BATTEN. ESSENTIAL FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s METAL!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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AXTON - Bad Desire CD
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This is the re-issue of AXTON's 1st work "Bad Desire" on CD!
The album is enriched by 7 bonus-tracks featured on the complete demo "Time To Kill" (1987), and by a full colour 16 pages booklet full of unseen pics, liner notes, lyrics and memorabilia!!
AXTON style has been described as very close to German Melodic Hard Rock, in the vein of BONFIRE, SCORPIONS, VICTORY and FAIR WARNING!!
HEART OF STEEL RECORDS 2008 |
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AXXIS - Back To The Kingdom CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
MASSACRE RECORDS 2000 |
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BAD ANGELS - On The Rail CD-R
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Here's a group that very few people have heard, and that's a true shame, because Bad Angels crank out some seriously kickass, sleazed up hard rock. This release is highly recommended for fans of the bluesy hard rock stylings of Cinderella, Junkyard, Rock City Angels, etc... but will also appeal to those looking for a shot of straight ahead hard rock in the vein of the mighty Tesla. This Retrospect Records release also features 2 bonus tracks not featured on the 1993 Skull Train Records release. Check the samples below, and hop on board with Bad Angels today!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2005 |
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BAD CANDY - Welcome (Back) To The Party CD-R
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FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF BAD CANDY'S RE-RELEASED 1991 EP "Welcome to the Party" (also on Retrospect Records) , ST. LOUIS-BASED BAD CANDY WENT BACK IN THE STUDIO AND RECORDED ANOTHER 8 KILLER TRACKS!! UNLIKE OTHER BANDS WHO BECOME TATTOO PARLORS , DOWNTUNE THEIR GUITARS AND DITCH THEIR ROOTS , BAD CANDY STAY TRUE TO THE PURE SOUND OF 80s SLEAZE / GLAM / MELODIC HARD ROCK AND COME ROARING BACK WITH WHAT SHOULD BE NOMINATED AS ONE OF THE TOP GLAM ALBUMS THIS YEAR! FANTASTIC STUFF AND VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL FANS OF 80s HARD ROCK , HAIR METAL OR GLAM.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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BAD CANDY - Welcome To The Party CD-R
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FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!! SUPER RARE HAIR METAL / GLAM FROM THE MIDWEST. RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Poison , Tuff Luck , Noize Toys , Toy Roz , Wicked Teaze , Sweet Teaze , Swingin Thing , Hyde , Savage Rose ETC....
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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BASTARD - Aftermath CD
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Death Metal peppered with catchy melodies attacks you like a mangy BASTARD from Hell!
For almost 10 years now Bastard walks abroad. Heavy guitars, pumping bass, thundering drums and an abysmal voice determine the sound.
From thrashy, old-school to blastbeat-attacks everything is available.
Textual BASTARD moves between time-critical and provocative contents.
With the demo “Fetus of God”, released in 2002, and several gigs throughout Germany and Austria many fans could be gained.
STF RECORDS 2009 |
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BEGGARS PLAYGROUND - The Beg CD-R
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WOW - HERE IS THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD A SUPER RARE FIND. AFTER THE BREAK-UP OF THE BAND 'BAD CANDY' (another Retrospect Artist) , Troy Heigl and Kevin Hauk FORMED THIS MELODIC HARD ROCK ACT. OBVIOUSLY INFLUENCED BY BANDS LIKE SKID ROW , BANG TANGO AND SHOTGUN MESSIAH , THIS IS 4 TRACKS OF HI-OCTANE HARD ROCK WITH RAZOR-SHARP AXEWORK AND LOTS OF GANG VOCALS. ANOTHER NICE FIND FOR THE 80s-STYLE HARD ROCK COLLECTOR.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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BIGELF - Closer To Doom CD
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European release. + 4 bonus tracks. Simply great mix between BLACK SABBATH & BEATLES.
RECORD HEAVEN MUSIC 2001 |
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BIGELF - Money Machine CD
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Super hardrock from L.A. Heavy riffs in SABBATH vein, Hammond, Mellotron and beatlesque melodies.
RECORD HEAVEN MUSIC |
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BITTERSWEET - Loaded Up DCD
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In the late 1980s there were a lot of new bands from the East Coast of the US playing a sort of typical Mainstream melodic hardrock/partyrocksound. Some of them enjoyed a lot of success (SKID ROW, WARRANT, WINGER, TESLA, DAMN YANKEES, FIREHOUSE, WHITE LION, SLAUGHTER etc.), but thousands of good quality bands in this genre never made it that big and BITTERSWEET was definitely one of those bands that never reached the big fame of similar bands I just mentioned.
Nevertheless, there is now a Double CD edition available with 20 of their songs, as recorded between 1988 and 1992, now completely remastered and released on CD with the title ‘Loaded up’. Between the 20 songs we can find typical American 80s Melodic Hardrock like “Like the wind”, “Living in America”, “Spread your wings”, “Wild ones”, “Paradise” (awesome uptempo AOR/Melodic Rocker, very fun pure 80s song!) and “Falling for your love”, but also beautiful WARRANTish ballads like the fantastic “Love fade away” (could have been huge in the US back in 89!) and “Take a stand”. The best song however is the superb semi midtempo AOR ballad “Down to the wire” which is in the same class as a SHY, and has a really amazing chorus, which all AOR fans will love instantly!
Concluded, this is a must-have 2-CD set if you enjoy that late 80s Arena Melodic Mainstream US Hardrock sound of bands like FIREHOUSE, WARRANT, DAMN YANKEES, NELSON, SLAUGHTER, DANGER DANGER, POISON etc. etc.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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BLACK N' BLUE - The Demos Remastered Anthology 1 CD
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Classic melodic metal band from the 80's that needs no introduction. This is a fine selection of demo material housed in great extra cardboard case.
ZOOM CLUB RECORDS |
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BLIND GYPSY - Never Coming Home CD-R
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WOW - THIS HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST A$$-KICKING INDIE MELODIC HARD ROCK RELEASES EVER!! 5 YEARS EARLIER AND THESE GUYS WOULD HAVE BEEN MTV SUPERSTARS. BLIND GYPSY WERE FROM THE EAST COAST AND PLAYED A SMOKIN BRAND OF MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT FINALLY LIVES UP TO ITS HYPE. ORIGINAL CD'S SELL FOR $200+ , WHY PAY THAT MUCH FROM GREEDY OVERZEALOUS SELLERS WHEN YOU CAN PICK UP THIS OFFICIAL RE-ISSUE FOR A FRACTION OF THE PRICE. I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT BLIND GYPSY....AN AMAZING DISC!! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Helix , Cinderella , Tesla , Little Caesar , Rhino Bucket , Nevada Beach , Tattoo Rodeo , Britny Fox (Bite Down Hard-era) , Tangier , Jackyl , Bad Angels ETC....
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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BLOODGOOD - Rock In A Hard Place CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
FRONTLINE RECORDS |
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BOMBAY - Same CD
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WOW!! ANOTHER CLASSY SLICE OF MID-80s AOR / MELODIC ROCK FROM THE WORLD'S RE-ISSUE LEADER , RETROSPECT RECORDS. A HUGE COLLECTIBLE IN THE VINYL WORLD AND NOW RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!! FORMED FROM THE ASHES OF ANOTHER CULT U.S. MELODIC ROCK BAND "FORTNOX" , THIS GEORGIA-BASED ACT'S SOLE EP WAS PRODUCED BY THE LEGENDARY EDDY OFFORD AND FEATURES A HEALTHY DOSE OF MELODIC ROCK WITH SUPER HOOKS , TASTY AXEWORK AND BIG HARMONIES. AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO ANY 80s AOR COLLECTION!! Contains 5 songs!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Fortnox , Riggs , Fortress , Illusion , Fierce Heart , Blackfoot (Siogo/Vertical Smiles-era) , Dakota ETC...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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BONAFIDE - Same DigiCD
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Debut album from Swedish band with their 11 tracker of glowing and smoking guitar riff hardrock with soar vocals and screaming guitars. An absolute must for friends of AC / DC!!
SWEDEN ROCK RECORDS 2007 |
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BOOTCAMP - Final Drill CD
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HOLY SMOKES - WHAT IS THIS? AOR FANS AND COLLECTORS ALL OVER THE WORLD HAVE FALLEN ALL OVER THEMSELVES FOR YEARS TO FIND THESE EXTREMELY OBSCURE TRACKS AND NOW HERE THEY ARE ON CD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! MANY OF THESE SONGS HAVE NEVER SEEN THE LIGHT OF DAY BEFORE , IN ANY FORMAT! WHAT WE HAVE HERE ARE 12 TOP-NOTCH EARLY 80s MELODIC ROCK / AOR TRACKS LOADED WITH RICH KEYBOARD WORK , BIG HOOKS AND VERY TASTY GUITAR WORK. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Fortune , Beau Geste , I-Ten , The Producers , Aviator , Charlie , Dreamstreet , Sharx , The Innocent , Avalon , Agent , Balance , Spys AND MANY OTHER QUALITY 80s AOR ACTS...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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BRATS - 1980 CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
DIAMOND RECORDS |
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BRINX - Rain On The City CD-R
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Great 80s hard rock / aor, contains 8 songs!!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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BUGSY MALONE - Same CD-R
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EVER SEEN THIS BEFORE? I DIDN'T THINK SO. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD , THIS IS YET ANOTHER HYPER RARE SLICE OF HAIR METAL / AOR DUG UP BY THE WORLDS TOP RE-ISSUE LABEL - RETROSPECT RECORDS. BUGSY MALONE HAILED FROM DENVER AND RECORDED THIS CLASSY SLICE OF MELODIC HARD ROCK BEFORE BEING SWALLOWED UP BY THE GODAWFUL GRUNGE EXPLOSION. VOCALIST SCOTTY BROWN WOULD END UP FORMING THE BAND 'RIOT ACT' AND RELEASING 3 ALBUMS UNDER THAT MONIKER. HUGE CHORUSES , BLISTERING AXEWORK AND KEYBOARDS GALORE - THIS IS ANOTHER ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR 80s HAIR METAL / AOR COLLECTION. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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CARL DIXON - Into The Future CD
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Do you remember the band CONEY HATCH. Carl Dixon was their frontman and this is a great melodic hard n' heavy album featuring many great guest apperances by musicians from APRIL WINE, CONEY HATCH and IAN HUNTER. Definitely well worth checking out, also featuring some really cool cover tunes on classic stuff by FREE, ROBIN TROWER etc.
MTM MUSIC 2001 |
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CHARLEMAGNE - Same CD
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Charlemagne was formed sometime during 1987. Scott and Raymond had moved to Hollywood in September of 1986 when Scott was scheduled to begin the 1986-1987 Session at Musicians Institute’s GIT. It was during that time that Scott met Ken Kowalski who was attending PIT, and Lee Brian who was attending BIT. While it was common practice for students from all of the schools to play together during LPW (Live Playing Workshop), Scott, Ken, and Lee never actually played together during those times. Scott had observed Ken and Lee playing with other players at various times and after hearing the both of them, he approached them on different occasions to discuss the possibility of forming a band outside of school. Several rehearsals were scheduled to explore this possibility after which it became obvious to all this was to be a great fit indeed.
After a solid year of an average of 3 nights per week, the band was ready for primetime in the Los Angeles club scene. One interesting side note was the rehearsal space that the band used. In the middle of the industrial district of Los Angeles in a city called Vernon was a lock-out rehearsal facility named “Francisco’s Studios”. Francisco’s consisted of two buildings with a total of 117 rehearsal rooms all rented by the month. On any given night throughout the week, literally 90% of the rooms were filled with as many local rock acts rehearsing their shows. Since these rooms allowed 24-hour access, bands rehearsed at all hours of the week as well. It was not uncommon at all for 25 bands to even be rehearsing at 7:00am on a Sunday morning. Another interesting tidbit was the Purina Chicken Feed factory located about ¼ mile from Francisco’s. During the summer, the odor produced from that factory was EXTREMELY heavy. When Charlemagne joined BMI in 1990, the membership application required 5 possible names for membership.
While it was easy to come up with the first four possibilities, a fifth name eluded the band. In an act of frustration, the fifth name submitted was “Boiling Beaks Music” which was coined from the process used at the Purina factory to manufacture chicken feed. Sure enough when the application was accepted, BMI used “Boiling Beaks Music” as the name. That name is still registered with BMI today.
Charlemagne played at all the major clubs in Los Angeles and Orange County, including those on the Sunset Strip. While most bands were using the typical equipment setups, everyone in Charlemagne used Rack-Mounted Rigs, including Ken. A friend in another band noticed we were pretty much the only band in town doing this, and nicknamed us “The Rack Band”. The name stuck with a lot of our colleagues in other bands. Some of these bands even asked permission to play some of our songs in their shows. The band agreed. So on any given night in Hollywood, those in attendance for these other bands actually got to hear Charlemagne songs even though Charlemagne was elsewhere.
The late 80’s and Early 90’s were truly a historical time in the evolution of Rock and Roll. Great hair, cool clothes, and “Shred” guitar defined the thousands of bands that played the Hollywood circuit. 7 nights a week, Hollywood was filled with bands and fans that made no apologies for their culture. It was the pinnacle generation of musicianship, and a time when music was intended to be fun and make you feel good. The rest of the world followed the trend set by the Hollywood bands. All who were fortunate enough to be a part of it in Hollywood will attest to the electricity that fueled the Hollywood Hair Band era. It was a magical time when Rockstars were really Rockstars. The sad thing is that there was just not room enough for everyone, so a lot of great bands didn’t catch a ride on the “Record Deal” bus. Ask any member of any of the bands who were there about Hollywood in the 80’s and early 90’s, and most will agree it was the best of times when history was being made.
It was AWESOME!!! It was REALLY AWESOME!!
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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CHINA - Same CD
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Hard n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
VERTIGO RECORDS |
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CINEMA - Break The Silence CD
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SUPER RARE RELEASE, ON MANY VINYL COLLECTORS WANT LISTS, NOW GETS A LONG OVERDUE CD ISSUE FROM THIS AMAZING MID 80's MELODIC AOR BAND 'CINEMA' FROM LONG ISLAND, NY. FEATURES INFECTIOUS HOOKS , BIG HARMONIES , STELLAR SMOOTH VOCALS , TASTY GUITARS AND TONS OF LUSH KEYBOARDS. INCLUDES SIX PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BONUS TRACKS. AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO ANY 80s AOR COLLECTION!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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CIRCUS - Stay For The Ride CD
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Melodic Heavy/AOR
METAL MAYHEM 2005 |
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CONTAGIOUS - The Calling CD
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This is chock full of catchy in your face melodic heavy. Much in the line of early Whitesnake, and UFO. "Hear It Calling", "Lady" and "Time And Again" illustrate this point perfectly. The band hails from U.K.
Z RECORDS 2001 |
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CRASH ALLEY - Loud n' Ugly CD
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SECOND FANTASTIC HAIR METAL/MELODIC HARD ROCK RELEASE FROM CRASH ALLEY! NEW COVER ART, REMASTERED AND SPORTING 2 BONUS TRACKS - THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST INDIE RELEASES EVER RECORDED. SOARING VOCALS, RAZOR-SHARP AXEWORK, MASSIVE PRODUCTION AND HUGE HOOKS - THIS CD IS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR 80s HARD ROCK COLLECTION! VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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CRASH ALLEY - Same CD
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TOTALLY AWESOME DEBUT RELEASE FROM HAIR METAL/MELODIC HARD ROCKERS CRASH ALLEY! REMASTERED AND SPORTING 2 BONUS TRACKS - THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST INDIE RELEASES EVER RECORDED. SOARING VOCALS, RAZOR-SHARP AXEWORK , MASSIVE PRODUCTION AND HUGE HOOKS - THIS CD IS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR 80s HARD ROCK COLLECTION! VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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CUTTLASS - Kiss Your Sass Goodbye CD-R
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EXCELLENT MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL FROM CHICAGO FINALLY ISSUED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD. 12 TRACKS OF HI-OCTANE 80s-STYLE HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL AND PASSIONATE POWER BALLADS. KILLER AXEWORK , BIG HOOKS AND POWERFUL VOCALS - THESE GUYS KICK A$$ AND NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO YOUR COLLECTION. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. SOUNDS LIKE A MIX OF MOTLEY CRUE AND DOKKEN.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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CUTTLASS - No Explanation Necessary CD-R
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EXCELLENT MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL FROM CHICAGO FINALLY RE-ISSUED BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. 11 TRACKS OF HI-OCTANE 80s-STYLE HARD ROCK AND POWER BALLADS. KILLER AXEWORK , BIG HOOKS AND POWERFUL VOCALS - THESE GUYS TREAD THAT EDGE OF HARD ROCK AND MELODIC METAL - IN ANY CASE , THIS RELEASE KICKS A$$ AND NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO YOUR COLLECTION. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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D C LACROIX - Crack Of Doom/Livin By The Sword CD
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NEWLY REMASTERED AND FIRST TIME EVER ON CD FOR THIS ALMOST-FORGOTTEN FEMALE-FRONTED 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK / METAL ACT. A NICE FIND FOR COLLECTORS OF 80s METAL.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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D.C. COOPER - Same CD
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The one and only personal CD release of the mighty ROYAL HUNT singer. This is a classic melodic prog/power disc, a must for every fan of the genre!
INSIDE OUT MUSIC 1999 |
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DAMNED NATION - Grand Design CD
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Fans of that European melodic metal sound would be foolish not to pick this album up. Anyone who enjoys Wicked Sensation, Speed, Talisman, and bands of that nature will appreciate the cool vocals, excellent guitars, tasty hooks, and sharp choruses DAMNED NATION displays here. The band offers no real surprises, content to play straight-forward melodic hard rock and to play it well, which should satisfy most fans of the genre.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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DANNY DANZI - Somewhere Lost In Time CD
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This is a Stadium-ready rock band. The record had a larger than life sound with as clean a production as any major group. It's amazing that Danny had put the whole thing together by himself. That’s right folks, he plays every instrument, sings all the vocals and the harmonies and wrote every damn song – and it’s killer – every track is a monster.
Z RECORDS 1999 |
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DAVE EVANS - Judgement Day CD
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Dave Evans is internationally known and respected as one of the founding members of the legendary AC/DC and sang on their hit single "Can I Sit Next To You Girl?". After Dave´s split with AC/DC, he joined Australian hard rock outfit "Rabbit", releasing two albums. The "Too Much Rock and Roll" album being released throughout Europe and Japan. Following "Rabbit", he released the self titled album, "Dave Evans and Thunder Down Under". Dave has toured Europe to rave reviews and is now based in Dallas, Texas and performs with his backing band, "The Badasses". In 2006, Dave released his solo album,"Sinner" to international reviewers´ acclaim. Some stating that it was the best classic rock album in years. Dave has now followed up with "Judgement Day" his new album.
"Judgement Day" is full of power, energy, dynamic and conviction! Each song tells its own compelling story and the delivery of the music and Dave´s emotion charged power vocals hit you like a freight train and sends chills down your spine. Rock fans the world over lament the lost art of this genre of hard hitting rock. Dave has once again delivered! Long Live Rock!
Dave Evans originally arrived in Australia from Carmarthen Wales, aged five, and settled in North Queensland with his family. After forming his first band In Session in Charters Towers when he was seventeen he moved to Sydney where he formed a band (no name yet!) with Malcolm Young, Colin Burgess and Larry van Kriedt - a week later Malcolm's younger brother Angus joined. Malcolm and Angus' sister-in-law Sandra came up with the name AC/DC - to signify power and energy - and so one of the greatest rock and roll bands ever was born! AC/DC's first gig as at Chequers Nightclub in Sydney on New Years Eve 1973 and the band went on to attract a strong live ollowing in the next few months before recording their first single - Can I Sit Next To You Girl b/w Rocking In The Parlour.
At this time Angus started wearing his now famous schoolboy uniform (has he ever taken it off?!?!) and with their ingle racing up the national charts AC/DC undertook a grueling tour beginning at the Sydney Opera House and when playing to packed houses all around Australia. Life on the road is tough for any band and rictions and egos increased steadily until a punch-up between Evans and their manager made life on tour unbearable - and a split between Evans and AC/DC became inevitable. Bon Scott was a friend of Malcolm and Angus' elder brother George Young (a member of the legendary Easybeats - Friday On My Mind - and a well-known Australian record producer with Harry Vanda) and had seen the band perform in Adelaide.
He agreed to join AC/DC, by this stage one of the leading rock bands in Australia, and he and the band went on to rock and roll immortality as one of the biggest bands in the world. After parting ways with AC/DC Dave Evans moved to Newcastle just north of Sydney and joined up and coming hard rock outfit Rabbit in early 1975. Rabbit were already the number one rock band in Newcastle and the surrounding area and Dave had seen them performing at Chequers nightclub in Sydney and was pressed with their confronting stage presence. It wasn't long until they had signed with CBS records and recorded their first album "Rabbit" which had mediocre success. In 1976 they recorded the album "Too Much Rock And Roll" and with their appearances on the numerous television pop/rock shows this album launched them into national popularity. Rabbit were described as frenetic, violently hedonistic and Dave himself was described as savagely heterosexual. Rabbit after-show parties were always wild affairs and popular with friends, fans and groupies.
The "Too Much ock And Roll" album was then distributed in Japan, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Holland, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Although sales were steady Rabbit did not tour these countries as two members called it quits after a grueling three month Australian tour. The band continued after adding a new drummer and released the single "Let Me" but it wasn't the same feeling without the two original members and the band folded in 1978. Dave vans and Thunder Down Under was formed in 1985 after his previous band, Dave Evans and Hot Cockerel, was forced o change its musical style.
Dave Evans and Hot Cockerel were a heavy two guitar rock act and the music was back to basics rock - which was Dave Evans's musical roots with AC/DC - but although the band played to packed houses hey could not get a record contract. At the time - mid 80's - the Australian record companies were signing bands dominated by synthesizers and with very little heavy guitar riffs and power chords. After being turned down again and again (with apologies!) despite the fact that the band was putting bums on seats, Dave decided to try a new pproach by combining the heavy guitar sounds with synth, brass and strings and adding a strong vocal harmony component.This worked and he signed with independent label Reaction Records. He recruited all new musicians and called the new band Dave Evans and Thunder Down Under. After Dave Evans and Thunder Down Under split Dave pursued an acting career with lead roles in small production Australian films - Coming of Age, Leonora and Come and Get It plus working in live theatre. In early 2000 Dave was invited to be a special guest for Melbourne AC/DC tribute band Thunderstruck for their 20th anniversary memorial gig for Bon Scott. This special occasion was recorded live and A Hell of a Night was released through Perris Records.
SINNER was signed to USA label Destroy All Records (DA Records) and distributed in stores by BCDmg Distributors.
The new Album "Judgement Day" in 2008 is now signed by STF-Records!
Long live Rock!
STF RECORDS 2008 |
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DAVID - III CD
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Silver-pressed re-issue of David Mikeal's (guitarist / vocalist formerly of early 80's cult AOR band MPG, and currently in TIN HOUSE) most recent solo album and arguably the best in his catalog. David pretty much recorded this entire CD himself in his Winter Park studio in Florida. The songs are stellar; a melodic feast of huge vocals, anthemic hooks, superb musicianship and big warm production reminiscent of all your favorite arena bands of the 70's and 80's. David's brand of melodic hard rock mixed with classic AOR and pomp rock stylings truly showcases his masterful songwriting, fiery guitar playing and strong vocals which clearly show his love for classic arena rock!! Highly recommended!! Contains 12 songs!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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DEFCON - Same CD
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DEFCON WERE CHICAGO'S PREMIER MELODIC HARD ROCK / AOR / HAIR METAL ACT IN THE LATE 80s AND EARLY 90s AND THEY WERE KIND ENOUGH TO ALLOW RETROSPECT RECORDS TO RELEASE ALL 4 OF THEIR DEMOS ONTO ONE CD. YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY BY THE SHEER QUALITY OF THESE SONGS , POWERFUL VOCALS , SEARING AXEWORK , HUGE HOOKS AND JUST ENOUGH KEYBOARDS TO KEEP ALL THE AOR FANS HAPPY. SOME OF THE SONGS WERE PRODUCED BY RUDY SARZO. RETROSPECT RECORDS CONTINUES TO RELEASE SOME OF THE BEST OBSCURE ARTISTS IN THE WORLD BUT THEY'VE REALLY OUTDONE THEMSELVES THIS TIME!! I COULD COMPARE THESE GUYS TO A NUMBER OF 80s BANDS like Whitesnake , Rock Boulevard , King Kobra , Unruly Child , Signal , XYZ , Warrant , Skid Row , Blue Murder and Hurricane.... BUT I'LL LET YOU LISTEN TO THIS MASTERPIECE FOR YOURSELVES...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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DEVIL DOLL - Sacrilegium CD
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A complete masterpiece totally in it's own genre. Imagine a concept album in 1 piece only filled with dark and evil orchestral arrangements, whisperings and church alike musical arrangements, only so much darker and frightening. Too many hooks in this one, close enough too much to handle, but so very good, and recommended!!
HURDY GURDY |
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DIVORCE - Divorce / Triangle CD
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Superb hard n' heavy CD featuring both albums that this band has released. Reminds of many late 80's U.S. bands of the same kind and it features great female vocals. A necessary purchase for fans of quality hard n' heavy music.
UNISOUND RECORDS |
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DOUBLETAKE - So Many Roads CD
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MUCH NEEDED OFFICIAL SILVER CD RE-ISSUE OF THIS HIGHLY TOUTED, WELL-PRODUCED INDEPENDENT 80s-STYLE AOR/MELODIC ROCK RELEASE. TIGHT VOCAL HARMONIES, STRONG MELODIC VOCALS AND TASTY GUITAR WORK. THIS CD IS ON MANY COLLECTORS WANT-LISTS AROUND THE WORLD AND FOR GOOD REASON. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL FANS OF 80s MELODIC ROCK.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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DOUGLAS - Mad CD
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Well, this is the one! At last a re-issue on CD of the MEGA RARE monster that was sold on EBAY for $676.00 USD!!! Can you believe it???
DOUGLAS is one of the oldest Greek metal bands having released two very hard to find albums and a 12'' single that is also impossible to find. What is really surprising is that "Mad" has passed completely unnoticed, despite being a KILLER hard n' heavy album just as great as VANADIUM's "Seventheaven" or TREAT's "Scratch and Bite". Just listen to the song "Samurai". One of the best melodic metal pieces we've heard in a long time. Originally released back in 1991, this is a must have for melodic metal freaks!
FRESH MUSIC 1991 |
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DR. GRIND - Speechless CD
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120 Minutes of Pure 80's Heavy Rock/ Melodic Metal with a power house vocalist (high caliber for fans of Dokken, Stryper, Testla & Lynch Mob) Finally released for the rest of the world to enjoy!
In 1991, living in the heart of "The Grunge Capital," Seattle, WA, Dr.Grind landed its first show in Ballard, WA at the infamous "Ballard Firehouse." This show led to an utter explosion of new found popularity, an abundance of shows, and a grueling tour schedule throughout the West Coast and the United States. Their debut, "Speechless" was recorded at Full-Voice Audio in Seattle, with late,legendary producer Maverick Gibson and mixed by Lou Michaels at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California.
Dual guitars, fast and intricate with crushing riffs and off-time beats; leaving an indelible impression; McCabe, provides the finest drumming to be found anywhere; the bass work is excellent and Allen at his best sounds menacing, angry, brutal, and melodic, often in the same line. This is one of the most complete, stunning releases in metal that many have yet to discover.
Dr. Grind's "Speechless" is a force to be reckoned with. If you don't have a copy of this album, the only appropriate comment is "Why the hell not?"
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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DRAMA - Once And For All CD
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Cult melodic heavy metal from Italy!! Great re-issue on CD by METAL MASTER records!!
METAL MASTER 2009 |
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DREAMHUNTER - Bad Attitude CD
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Album number two fro Dreamhunter sees the band pick up where they left off, with another collection of highly catchy infectious rockers, with their own classic stadium hard rock style. There is no doubting the guys can write great songs with plenty of great melodic rock hooks, with this album full of them. If you liked the debut, this is an essential purchase.
Z RECORDS 2001 |
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DREAMSTREET - Heartzone CD
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FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!! FEATURING TWO AMAZING GUITARISTS TONY ARTINO (Defcon) AND RON REDFIELD, DRUMMER NICK LePAR (Defcon) AND VOCALIST RODNEY PSYKA (Breathless , The Innocent) , THIS IS A FANTASTIC SLICE OF 80s AMERICAN AOR / MELODIC ROCK THAT SHOULD BE AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Foreigner , RPM , Le Roux , Franke & The Knockouts , Journey , Stan Bush & Barrage , Preview , Rio , Farrenheit ETC....
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EAST COAST - Same CD
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Re-issue of MEGA RARE 80's melodic metal classic from Holland. This album is rated as one of the best samples of melodic metal among AOR and hardn' heavy fans and reminds a bit of VANADIUM's "Seventheaven" and is just as great! Highly recommended! Definitely try this one! The original one was released on LP in 1988.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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ECLIPSE - The Truth And A Little More CD
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Fantastic debut CD! Rich melodies, massive hooks and a truly delightful sound. "Midnight Train" is a killer melodic hard rock opener, "The Only One" and "I Believe In You" are absolutely irresistable melodic hard rockers, and overall there are not any weak tracks. If you like it very melodic, very catchy and of a very high class, you will love this disc.
Z RECORDS 2001 |
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EDEN'S CURSE - Same CD
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Great British hard rock! Their first effort on CD contains 15 tracks (one bonus song included) and comes with a 16 paged booklet, with great design, lyrics and photos!
DYNAMO RECORDS BRAZIL 2007 |
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ELEKTRADRIVE - Due CD
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EMERGENCY - Martial Law CD
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ENUFF Z NUFF - 10 CD
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'10' is the comeback album of ENUFF'Z'NUFF, a band that had some success in the early 90s with their own style of Glam/Sleazerock. Their debut was released in 1989 and one year later the band had their videos played on MTV, so they gained some success. If you dig their sound, this is one more great addition to the band's tradition.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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ENZIGN - Cast The First Stone CD
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An absolute must have release for TEN fans, as the band is fronted by the TEN guitar player, John Halliwell. Reminds of TEN (of course) and WHITESNAKE.
Z RECORDS 2003 |
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EVA - Blue CD
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80's melodic metal / AOR that fans of the genre will surely like. Strong guitars and vocals!!
HEART OF STEEL RECORDS 2007 |
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EVA - The One CD
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-CD reissue of EVA’s debut-album, with 1 unreleased bonus-track + a new cover-artwork + a full-colour 16 pages booklet with all lyrics and unedited pics + completely remastered sound!!!
-Great AOR Melodic Rock a la Bad English/John Waite/Journey!!! EVA is one of the best ever Melodic Metal bands coming out of Italy!
HEART OF STEEL RECORDS 2008 |
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EXIT - Past Or Future? CD
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EYES - Same CD
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Hard n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
CURB RECORDS |
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EZ THRILL - Rock n' Roll Forever CD
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IN COLLABORATION WITH SUMTHIN FIERCE RECORDS , RETROSPECT ADDS ANOTHER GREAT OHIO-BASED HARD ROCK / METAL ACT TO THE ROSTER. FEATURING THE STAND-OUT Zakk Wylde-ish GUITAR WIZARDRY OF DANTE LEE AND MONSTER DRUMMING BY KYLE VIRGIN (also of ONEY) , EZ THRILL PRESENT A HI-OCTANE SLICE OF POWERFUL CATCHY 80s-STYLE HARD ROCK meets METAL. IN SHORT - EZ THRILL ROCKS! CONTAINS 12 SONGS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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FAIR WARNING - Go! CD
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Great Korean Edition of this AOR masterpiece! Contains 4 bonus songs!!
AVALON / SEOUL RECORDS |
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FALLEN SILVER - Blood In Blue Eyes CD
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Aussie rockers FALLEN SILVER are one of the hottest bands of these hard days. The Sydney, Australia-natives five guys play Classic Hard-Rock full of kick-arse riffs, a fat rhythm section and some dirty still very melodic vocals, not too far from the “classics” Ac/Dc, Rose Tattoo and Black Crowes, with the energy of their country-mates Airbourne, and some ‘80s Street Rock influences (Junkyard/Bang Tango/ L.A.Guns).
This is their debut album and contains 11 raw & loud melodic metal songs, enriched by a great production and a super artwork.
HEART OF STEEL RECORDS 2009 |
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FAR CRY - Same CD
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WOW!! THIS IS YET ANOTHER AMAZING HAIR METAL / AOR / MELODIC HARD ROCK RELEASE FROM THE WORLD'S LARGEST RE-ISSUE LABEL - RETROSPECT RECORDS. FRONTED BY THE GOLDEN VOCAL PIPES OF RONNY MUNROE (currently with Metal Church) AND BACKED BY TOP-NOTCH WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANS , THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST INDIE RELEASES YOU WILL EVER HEAR. SIX KILLER TRACKS OF PURE MELODIC BLISS. I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS CD. BEST OF ALL IS THAT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THESE TRACKS HAVE EVER APPEARED ON CD! ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO YOUR COLLECTION.
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FASCINATION - Same CD
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Killer Florida-based melodic hard rock/metal band’s only CD, originally released in 1995 and impossible to find for many years finally gets a well-deserved re-issue. An excellent powerful 'transitional' CD where you will hear a superb blend of 80's and early to mid 90's hard rock and metal. Gritty melodic soaring vocals, tons of vocal harmonies, crunchy guitars and a meaty rhythm section combined with strong songwriting and a big production make this a release well worth checking out!! Contains 10 songs!
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FATE - Scratch n' Sniff CD
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This is a huge Scandinavian metal classic (actually the band is from Denmark). This is probably the best FATE album and one of the 20 greatest melodic metal CD's ever, up there with TREAT's "Scratch and Bite", EUROPE's first albums, etc. If you're into Swedish styled melodic metal then this one will blow you away, coming with 2 bonus tracks in a superb re-issue by MTM.
MTM MUSIC |
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FELONY - Helltown Hotel CD
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These guys were more on the serious Rocker side of the 80s, not just a glam band but serious players that added metal into their sound. envision Motley Crew, Skid Row, Tesla and you have the idea.
The proverbial torch-bearers of the Midwest metal scene, this powerhouse dates back to 1989 and the second great sexual revolution of our culture. ‘Helltown Hotel’ documents plenty of attitude and gives us an unobstructed view of the evolution of Felony from their earlier no-frills metal sound, with songs like the blood-pumping ‘Mississippi Rollin’ to songs like ‘Well of Souls’ which chronicle the darker, heavier version of the later day.
Representing their unbridled lifestyle and way of performing, the term “Helltown” has become synonymous with all things that are Felony. The band were touring giants as they attracted a loyal following and sold out legendary hot spots throughout the Midwest and all over the country including the Troubadour, Ritz Music Hall, Razzmatazz, The Loft, Bentley’s, Zanie’s, Sudsy Malone’s, and The Vogue amongst others with the record’s signature track ‘Heist in Helltown’ being perhaps the band’s most recognizable hit. Nearly 20 years later, the buzz surrounding Felony still remains.
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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FIERCE HEART - Same CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD, HERE IS THE OFFICIAL CLASSIC MID-80s AOR / MELODIC HARD ROCK RE-RELEASE FROM FIERCE HEART. THIS RELEASE IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST MELODIC HARD ROCK / AOR RELEASES OF THE 80s AND IT'S NOT HARD TO SEE WHY. MASSIVE HOOKS , POWERFUL VOCALS FROM LARRY ELKINS AND SMOKIN AXEWORK BY REX CARROLL WHO WOULD GO ON TO FORM WHITECROSS. ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL! CONTAINS 9 SONGS!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL CD RELEASE EVER SANCTIONED BY LARRY ELKINS
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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FINGER PRINT - On File CD
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WOW!! ANOTHER EXCELLENT SLICE OF MID-80s AOR / MELODIC ROCK FROM RETROSPECT RECORDS. A HUGE COLLECTIBLE IN THE VINYL WORLD AND NOW RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!! FORMED FROM THE ASHES OF ANOTHER CULT U.S. AOR BAND "LIMOUSINE" (also released by Retrospect) , THIS LAS VEGAS-BASED AOR BAND FEATURES A HEALTHY DOSE OF RICH KEYBOARD WORK , GREAT VOCALS AND BIG HARMONIES IS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO ANY 80s AOR COLLECTION.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Spys , Roadmaster , Sharx , Dreamstreet , Foreigner , Alliance , RPM , Eddie St James Project , Franke and the Knockouts , Fury , Survivor AND ALL HIGH QUALITY 80s AOR ACTS....
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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FIRE WITH FIRE - Same CD
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RETROSPECT RECORDS UNLEASHES ANOTHER FANTASTIC SLICE OF 80s-STYLE MELODIC HARD ROCK/AOR/HAIR METAL FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN ANY FORMAT. THIS NEW YORK-BASED QUARTET RECORDED THESE 9 CLASSY MELODIC HARD ROCK TUNES BEFORE BEING ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE GODAWFUL GRUNGE EXPLOSION. TOTALLY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s HARD ROCK/AOR. VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Slyboyz, Isom, Danger Danger, Mariah, Defcon, NewHaven, Valentine, Valor, Icon etc...
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FLAME - Blaze CD
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Z Records has managed to resurrect another impossible to find late 80s treat, repackaged it and made it available for some of us who may have missed Flame the first time around. You know the drill -- melodic hair metal with memorable guitar solos, mixing it up between rock songs and ballads -- and while Blaze isn't breaking any new ground, it does deliver the goods.
Blaze kicks off with two songs that are reminiscent of Saraya, even down to the vocals as Phillip Andrew sometimes has a gritty feminine sound going on. Some of the best songs include the straight-ahead rocker "Lorelei" and "Ball & Chain" with it's extended intro that morphs into Dokken territory. Ballad hungry females were likely all over "New Love" and "Bound N' Tied" during the band's heyday. "Get It All" is a pop-metal tune that has an irresistible chorus that would feel at home on a Danger Danger release. "Freight Train", with its gritty vocals over a chugging guitar, is possibly the best song on the disc.
Well-polished radio friendly hair metal -- they don't make them like this anymore. Fans of bands such as Bon Jovi, Danger Danger and Cry Wolf should enjoy this revived gem.
Z RECORDS 2004 |
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FLEURY - Same CD-R
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ANOTHER SUPER RARE SLICE OF HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK BROUGHT TO YOU BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. ORIGINALLY INDEPENDENTLY RELEASED ONLY ON VINYL IN LIMITED QUANTITIES BACK IN 1986 , THIS IS THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD FROM THIS COLORADO-BASED QUARTET. NAMED AFTER VOCALIST JEFF FLEURY , FLEURY FEATURES SOARING VOCALS AND SOME GREAT MEMORABLE TUNES. THIS RELEASE WILL APPEAL TO ALL FANS AND COLLECTORS OF MID-80s HAIR METAL / HARD ROCK.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2009 |
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FOXX - Same CD
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SUPER RARE DEBUT RELEASE FROM THIS OHIO-BASED MELODIC HARD ROCK / MELODIC METAL BAND. FEATURES BASSIST ALLEN MCKENZIE (currently with Firehouse) KILLER VOCALS , GREAT HOOKS AND TOP-NOTCH MUSICIANSHIP. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL FANS OF CLASSY 80s HARD ROCK. CONTAINS 9 SONGS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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FOXX - Stick It Out CD
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EXCELLENT SECOND RELEASE FROM THIS TOP-NOTCH MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL BAND FEATURING BASSIST ALLEN McKENZIE WHO WOULD GO ON TO JOIN FIREHOUSE. FROM THE HARD-HITTING OPENING TRACK TO THE POWER BALLAD 'Need Your Love' , THESE GUYS HAVE IT ALL.....BIG HOOKS , KILLER VOCALS AND SMOKIN AXEWORK. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL FANS OF 80s HARD ROCK!! CONTAINS 12 SONGS!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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FREAKSHOW - Same CD
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One of the year's most anticipated releases is here! Freakshow boasts an amazing array of talent that is sure to make the top ten lists of 2009 releases. Featuring enigmatic vocalist Markus Allen Christopher (Miss Crazy), the six-string sting of guitarist Jeff LaBar (Cinderella) , legendary drummer Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot , W.A.S.P.) and rounded out by bassist Tony Franklin (Blue Murder , The Firm) , Freakshow rocks from beginning to end!! All killer , no filler. The debut release from Freakshow showcases hi-octane powerful Hard Rock that blends the melodic sound of the 80s with a fresh punchy modern production that is sure to win over many fans worldwide. Retrospect Records is very honored to host this kick-ass NEW rock-n-roll entity , order this cd today and discover why FREAKSHOW is one of the most talked about bands on the scene. ESSENTIAL! Contains 11 songs!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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FRICTION - Same CD
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Friction is none other than Lionsheart vocalist Steve Grimmett and guitarist Nick Burr. Joining the duo is bass player Gavin Cooper.
The album's songs are all written by Burr and Cooper.
Lionsheart have a substantial following, but this album is better viewed as a side project, not a replacement or a sequel to that band.
However, the style will certainly be familiar. UK style rock in the best tradition of bands like Lionsheart & Bad Company, with strong blues based roots.
Friction's sound is comparable to what Company Of Snakes are doing right now, but Friction are a little more straight ahead rock n roll, rather than the blues dominated COS.
"Forgive And Forget" is a great little number, with some great hooks and solid lead guitar, "Misery" is a cool laid back ballad and "Landslide" shows off the heavier side of the band.
Mix the three styles and fill in the gaps and the album as a whole is very enjoyable.
Z RECORDS 2002 |
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FROM BEHIND - Game Over CD
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Manny Chralton together with Nicky Moore and parts of Di'Anno backup group releases this fine 11 tracker, which is a hard boiled affair with lots of quality guitar riffing the 70's hardrock way, with a dose of southern rock. Have several superb songs, and have to admit that this IS a real smash album !! Good and recommended release.
SWEDEN ROCK 2006 |
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FRONTRUNNER - Without Reason CD
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MUCH-NEEDED REMASTERED RE-ISSUE OF THIS CLASSIC LATE 80s INDIE AOR / HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK RELEASE. GREAT VOCALS , BLISTERING AXEWORK AND A PERFECT BLEND OF UPTEMPO ROCKERS AND AOR BALLADS - FRONTRUNNER ENCOMPASSES EVERYTHING WE ALL LOVE ABOUT 80s ROCK SO PICK UP A COPY ASAP!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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FURY - Same CD
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20 YEARS BEFORE THE RELEASE OF THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED 2005 AOR ALBUM BY BLANC FACES , BROTHERS BRIAN AND ROBBIE LABLANC RECORDED THIS GREAT SLAB OF MELODIC ROCK / AOR. LOADED WITH KEYBOARDS , TASTY GUITAR SOLOS AND MEMORABLE HOOKS , THIS IS THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD FOR 'FURY'. NOW CONSIDERED A CULT UNDERGROUND CLASSIC AMONG AOR COLLECTORS , DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO PICK UP A MELODIC GEM FROM THE MID-80s.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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G(E)NOM - Not My Enemy CD
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That's the second album of this nice melodic metal band from Germany. They're melodic in the heavy way without commercial touches. This disc dates back in 2004 so if it escaped it's a good chance to grab it now!
MUSIC AREA RECORDS |
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GIRL - Sheer Greed CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
RECEIVER RECORDS |
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GLASTETTER - Same CD
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HAILING FROM SOUTHEAST MISSOURI , GLASTETTER (named after guitarists Bob and Steve Glastetter) RECORDED ALL OF THESE HIGHLY-CHARGED ROCK N ROLL TRACKS BETWEEN 1987 AND 1989 AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THESE SONGS HAVE EVER BEEN AVAILABLE ON CD. CALL IT MELODIC HARD ROCK OR HAIR METAL , GLASTETTER IS A VERY NICE FIND FOR ALL FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s METAL. Contains 9 songs!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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GODDESS SHIVA - Same CD
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Melodic Heavy Metal from Germany, featuring Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Sinner)
METAL HEAVEN RECORDS 2007 |
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GRANICUS - Same CD
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This is it! The legendary monster from the 70's. If you think SABBATH were heavy just wait until you hear GRANICUS. Heavy as hell riffs and killer wild vocals make up for one of the greatest crossover hard rock / heavy metal album ever made. Finally available on CD, this is an album that you cannot miss. The album sounds so fresh and powerful even though it was released 36 years ago!!! Hell yeah! Own this piece of metal history now!
FREE RECORDS 1997 |
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GRANMAX - Kiss Heaven Goodbye CD
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I'm going to ask you one thing. Was there pure heavy metal in the seventies?
And I'm not talking about some hard rock stuff with some heavy riffs. But REAL PURE HEAVY METAL!!!
Well the answer is YES. This is GRANMAX from Omaha, U.S.A. and while they had a sympathetic first LP released in 1976 ("A Ninth Alive") containing mainly pure hard rock music, 2 years later, in 1978 they decided to put the pedal to the metal and release their KILLER MASTERPIECE and one of the 5-6 heaviest album of the 70's. Much heavier than the 70's PRIEST stuff or THE SCORPIONS, this 8-songer will really get you into some serious headbanging through METAL HYMNS like "Mistress of Eternity", "Prince of the Southern Ice", "Daughter of Hell", "Travels of Time" etc.
If you don't have this album in your collection then do one favor to yourself. GRAB THIS MASTERPIECE NOW!!! It will simply DESTROY YOU as it crushes from start to finish!! Let alone the divine creepy vocals from HELL and the outta the earth rhythm section. 70's PURE HEAVY METAL with EPIC touches? YES SIR!!! This is the real deal!! HAIL!!!
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GYNGER LYNN - Same CD
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Gynger Lynn formed in 1989 when bassist Jim Stuppy paid a visit to Dean Pressley, the lead singer and guitarist for Chicago-based band Cheri Lane. Jim and Dean spent the entire afternoon talking about collaborating. Over the course of the same day, Jim would eventually introduce Dean to Will Hair, who in turn called drummer Frank Paul that same evening. The four musicians spent the next two weeks writing and playing in Frank’s basement.
Within a month, the newly formed Gynger Lynn had hit “The Windy City” like a ferocious storm. Local management companies and producers began to take notice. After recording two demo cassettes at The Playroom with Joe Bader at the helm, building the perfect road crew, and continuously writing new material, Gynger Lynn was off to conquer the Chicago music scene. The band played six to eight shows a month, rehearsed five days a week, and basically lived the rock-n-roll lifestyle to its fullest.
Over the course of the next couple of months, Gynger Lynn would gain interest from Hounds and Columbia recording artist John Hunter. John would soon become the band’s long time manager and was determined to see the Gynger Lynn maximize their musical talents and showmanship. John later took the band to Chicago Recording Company to record some of the band’s best material with Chris Sheppard. Gynger Lynn would also begin to open for many national acts such as Doro, Tony MaCalpine, Tuff, Lillian Axe, Helix, Blue Oyster Cult, and many others. Gynger Lynn would also share the stage with such local acts as Smash Alley, Ript, Little Venus, Nikki Foxx, Onyx, and many others.
Although times were good for Gynger Lynn, changes began to develop about midway through with Frank and Dean and their collaboration. Ergo, the side projects were short lived. Frank had decided to pursue a different genre and has since gone on to become a great country, pop, and Christian recording artist. Frank can be found by visiting www.frankpaul.com.
Dean would soon head back to Gynger Lynn and at the same time would add two new band members with Gavin Jadwin on keyboards and Luke James Lorraine on drums. Gynger Lynn was now a five piece machine and was ready to get back to business as usual. The band went back to six to eight shows a month, often playing double shows on weekends. Known for their punked-up version of “The Time Warp,” lots of silly string, sufficient supply of beer, beautiful girls at all of the shows, broken guitars, plenty of original material, hard work, and most importantly high-energy, Gynger Lynn never had to worry about giving the same show twice and appeared to be on their way.
Gynger Lynn was also beginning to play showcases for and meeting with many of the music industry’s top record executives from Warner Brothers, RCA, Columbia, Capital, and Geffen. The band would also see plenty of air time on The Spirit of Chicago 103.5 the Blaze.
In 1994, Gynger Lynn would eventually go their own way, as the record industry was no longer interested in signing bands of this nature. However, it was an incredible five year ride. Gynger Lynn had recorded a few dozen studio tracks, played hundreds of shows, and still remain friends to this day.
LET'S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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GYPSY BLUE - Creative Tension CD-R
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Here we have one of the rarest, most sought after indies on the planet being brought to youby Retrospect Records. Long sought after by top collectors the world over, Gypsy Blue plays straight ahead hard rock along the same lines as White Eagle, Bronx Zoo, Eli, Kidd Wikkid, etc...Featuring killer 80s style hard rock,this release is highly recommended for all collectors and fans of the genre. *This release features a rocked up re-make of the Garth Brooks smash hit "Friends in Low Places" as well as a very unique rendition of the children's classic "Spaghetti".
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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HAMISH...THE MAC - River Of Hope CD-R
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WOW - THE LARGEST MELODIC ROCK RE-ISSUE LABEL IN THE WORLD , RETROSPECT RECORDS , FINDS YET ANOTHER CLASSY SLICE OF MELODIC ROCK / AOR!! HAMISH HAILS FROM CANADA AND RECORDED THESE TRACKS BACK IN 1994 WHEN GODAWFUL GRUNGE WAS IN FULL SWING. FORTUNATELY RETROSPECT HAS PICKED UP THE BALL AND RELEASED THIS LOST TREASURE. WHAT WE HAVE HERE ARE TEN WELL-PRODUCED HIGH QUALITY MEMORABLE MELODIC ROCK / AOR TRACKS THAT FEATURE SOME EXTREMELY TASTY GUITAR WORK. IF YOU MIX ARTISTS LIKE Tony Carey , Aldo Nova , Corey Hart , Russ Ballard and Eddie Money THEN YOU MIGHT GET A GOOD IDEA OF THE SOUND OF HAMISH THE MAC. DEFINITELY A BREATH OF FRESH AIR AND VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL 80s-STYLE MELODIC ROCK.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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HAMMERHEAD - Rock Forever CD
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YES! FINALLY, ONE OF THE BEST UNDERGROUND U.S. MELODIC METAL INDIE ALBUMS GETS AN OFFICIAL RELEASE ON CD. THIS IS KICKA$$ MID-80s MELODIC METAL THAT WILL APPEAL TO FANS OF: Vyper, Metal Wolf, Sword, Axtion, Shok Paris, Highway Chile AND ALL OTHER QUALITY 80s METAL ACT. ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL FANS OF 80s METAL.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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HAREM SCAREM - Higher CD
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Melodic Heavy Metal
FRONTIERS RECORDS 2003 |
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HARLOW - Now And Then CD
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NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE FEMALE-FRONTED ACT THAT FEATURED TOMMY THAYER , THIS HARLOW ORIGINALLY FORMED IN KANSAS CITY BACK IN 1985 AND MOVED TO LOS ANGELES IN 1986 AND PLAYED THE CLUB SCENE NON-STOP FOR 2 YEARS BEFORE FOLDING. MICKEY KRAVITZ & CO. SHOULD HAVE BEEN HUGE! THE TRACKS ON THIS CD COME FROM THE 1985 'SHELVED' RELEASE "We Do What We Wanna Do" WHICH INCLUDES HIT SINGLE 'Rock the Box' PLUS 5 BRAND NEW TRACKS RECORDED A COUPLE OF MONTHS BEFORE HARLOW'S ELECTRIFYING REUNION PERFORMANCE AT ROCKLAHOMA 2008.
The new CD was mixed by Rae DiLeo (FILTER, HENRY ROLLINS, GRANDMASTER FLASH).
The first single "Fear on the Radio" features back up vocals by Cherie Currie from 'The Runaways'.
ALL FANS OF 80s GLAM / SLEAZY HARD ROCK SHOULD RE-DISCOVER THE BUMP N GRIND OF HARLOW AND GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY! THIS IS GREAT STUFF AND VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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HEADLINE - Escape CD
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HEARTLESS - Same CD
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Here we have one of the most sought after indie releases EVER being brought to you by Retrospect Records. Florida rockers Heartless come at ya with big, memorable sing-along choruses, great musicianship, and enough rock hard attitude to satisfy even the most discriminating music fan. Fans of Julliet, Danger Danger, Roxy Blue, and great, all-round melodic hard rock will absolutely love this one! Don't be left heartbroken any longer; check out the samples, and then pick up your copy today!
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HEAVEN - Knockin' On Heavens Door CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
SG RECORDS |
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HEAVEN - Where Angels Fear To Tread CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
SG RECORDS |
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HEAVEN'S EDGE - Same CD
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Hard 'n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
CBS RECORDS |
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HEAVEN'S WISH - Same CD
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THE LARGEST 80s HAIR METAL RE-ISSUE LABEL IN THE WORLD , RETROSPECT RECORDS , CONTINUES TO UNEARTH THE BEST INDEPENDENT HARD ROCK RELEASES BY UNLEASHING ANOTHER INSTANT CLASSIC FROM 1994.
HEAVEN'S WISH HAIL FROM DETROIT AND THEIR SELF-TITLED ALBUM IS CONSIDERED BY MANY COLLECTORS TO BE THE BEST 'UNKNOWN' MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL GEMS IN EXISTENCE. NOW FULLY REMASTERED WITH 2 SMOKIN BONUS TRACKS , THIS RE-ISSUE HAS BEEN GIVEN THE FULL TREATMENT BY RETROSPECT AND FOLLOWING AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT ROCKLAHOMA 2008 , YOU'LL FIND OUT WHY THIS BAND IS REGARDED AS ONE OF DETROIT'S FINEST.
STUNNING AXEWORK , KILLER VOCALS , MASSIVE HOOKS AND A FAT PRODUCTION....IF THIS ALBUM WAS RELEASED 5 YEARS EARLIER IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A PLATINUM SELLER. UNFORTUNATELY , 1994 WAS THE YEAR WHEN BUTT-ROCK (Grunge) WAS AT ITS PEAK SO HEAVEN'S WISH DIDN'T STAND A CHANCE AGAINST THE NO-TALENT FLANNEL-WEARING SHOEGAZERS.
HEAVEN'S WISH ARE BACK AND IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS...
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HELTER SKELTER - Welcome To The World Of.. CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
NOISE RECORDS |
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HERAZZ - Boogeyman CD-R
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NOW EXCLUSIVELY REPRESENTED BY RETROSPECT RECORDS , THIS IS THE SECOND OF 6 HERAZZ ALBUMS TO BE RE-ISSUED ON CD. THIS IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THEIR BEST. HERAZZ WERE A CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED BAND FROM MICHIGAN THAT PLAYED A HI-OCTANE BRAND OF KICK-A$$ 80s-STYLE HAIR METAL / GLAM / SLEAZE THAT MUST BE HEARD. POWERFUL VOCALS , HUGE HOOKS AND SHREDDING AXEWORK MAKES THIS CD TOTALLY ESSENTIAL FOR FANS OF: Ratt , early Motley Crue , Tongue-N-Groove , Foxx and Tuff Luck.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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HERAZZ - Can't Let Go CD-R
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SUPER RARE MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL FROM MICHIGAN. FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!! THIS IS THE THIRD HERAZZ ALBUM AND IT'S CLEAR THEY WERE HEADING FOR A MORE HAIR METAL SOUND FOR THIS RELEASE. RETROSPECT RECORDS HAS RELEASED 4 ALBUMS BY HERAZZ SO MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP THEIR ENTIRE BACK CATALOG TODAY! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s-STYLE MELODIC HARD ROCK / METAL.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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HERAZZ - Yet To Come CD-R
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD COMES THE FIRST RECORDINGS FROM MICHIGAN-BASED MELODIC METALLERS 'HERAZZ'. THE PRODUCTION SUFFERS A LITTLE AS THESE WERE THE FIRST DEMOS EVER COMMITTED TO TAPE , BUT ANY FAN/COLLECTOR OF 80s METAL WILL APPRECIATE THE HI-OCTANE METAL STOMP OF HERAZZ. RETROSPECT RECORDS HAS RELEASED 4 ALBUMS BY THIS HIGHLY UNDERRATED BAND SO COMPLETE YOUR HERAZZ COLLECTION AND GRAB THIS LOST 80s METAL TREASURE TODAY!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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HERMAN ZE GERMAN - Same CD
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LEGENDARY DRUMMER OF THE SCORPIONS HERMAN RAREBELL SPEAKS FOR OVER AN HOUR ABOUT HIS CAREER IN THE SCORPION S AS WELL AS FEATURING NEW SONGS FROM HIS CURRENT ALBUM. VERY NICE FIND FOR COLLECTORS OF SCORPIONS MEMORABILIA.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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HIGH NOON - No Turning Back CD
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East Coast meets West Coast in 1989 and sparked High Noon, creating
an experience of "groove and soul" that hooked the Hollywood scene
and rocked the world! They have called The Marquee in Orange County
to the stages of the infamous Gazzarri's, The Whiskey, The Roxy Theater,
and The Troubadour home, opened for Hard Rock heavyweights such as
Badlands, Babylon A.D., Hurricane, and Rhino Bucket, and the top 10
hit "Have My Heart" in Northwest Europe, have earned them huge
acceptance in Europe, Japan, and even Cabo San Lucas.
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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HOUSE OF MIRRORS - Desolation CD
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Second album of this Finnish melodic metal band. GREAT hard n' heavy with strong choruses and flawless musicianship! Released only 2 years ago...
ESCAPE MUSIC |
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HUGHES TURNER - Project 2 CD
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What can you expect when these 2 giants team up and decide to sing in an entire album...simply spine chilling melodic metal / AOR with catchy choruses, ballsy vocals and memorable rhythms. Just as great as their first effort, this is a must have for the summer time. Simply a must for AOR and melodic freaks!
MTM MUSIC 2003 |
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HUMANIMAL - Same CD
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Featuring Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen), Pontus Norgen, Marcel Jacob & others. Z Records, 2002 release, "Humanimal" is an excellent CD by former Yngwie Malmsteen singer Jeff Scott Soto. This CD has a George Lynch/Jeff Pilson Dokken era sound/ crossed with Yngwie Malmsteen's style of Music. The music is Heavy yet melodic. Jeff Scott Soto has never sounded better. Pontus Norgren is a guitar god and sounds great!! Every song on this CD is good, which is a rarity these days.
If you are looking for a great hard-rocking CD, where you can actually understand the vocals, and hear songs where guitar solos are not a lost art, you have to check out HUMANIMAL!
Z RECORDS 2002 |
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HUNTER - L.A. Crossfire CD
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JUST WHEN YOU THINK THERE CAN'T POSSIBLY BE ANYMORE UNRELEASED TREASURES TO UNEARTH , RETROSPECT DIGS UP 'HUNTER'. MELODIC ROCK / AOR FANS AND COLLECTORS REJOICE! HERE WE HAVE ANOTHER AMAZING SLICE OF MELODIC ROCK / AOR THAT HAS NEVER SEEN THE LIGHT OF DAY BEFORE IN ANY FORMAT. HAILING FROM LOS ANGELES , THE MUSICIANSHIP IN HUNTER IS WORLD-CLASS. ALL OF THE VOCALS WERE PRODUCED BY BOBBY KIMBALL OF TOTO AND IT REALLY SHOWS. THE VOCAL HARMONIES ARE HUGE AND THE VOCAL PIPES OF STEPHEN HUNTER ARE LIMITLESS (similar to Max Bacon). BROOK HANSEN'S (Takara) SWATHES OF KEYBOARDS ARE AKIN TO GREGG GIUFFRIA , GUITARIST MICHAEL TARIS HAS KILLER CHOPS AND THE RHYTHM SECTION IS NEAR PERFECT. THIS CD ALSO FEATURES A GUEST APPEARANCE ON TWO TRACKS BY THE LATE CLYDE HOLLY (singer of Biloxi). FROM POWER BALLADS TO HAIR METAL ANTHEMS TO PURE AOR MAGIC , THE SONGS ARE CHOCK FULL OF HOOKS AND THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A CONTENDER FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR. WOW!! VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Journey , GTR , Survivor , Biloxi , Giuffria , House of Lords , Fortune , Atlantic , I-Ten , Tobruk , Alliance , Arrival , Franke & The Knockouts , Pride of Lions ETC... CONTAINS 13 SONGS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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HURRICANE - Over The Edge CD
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Hard n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
ENIGMA RECORDS |
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HURRICANE - Slave To The Thrill CD
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Hard n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition, Comes With OBI
CAPITOL RECORDS |
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HURRICANE - Take What You Want CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition
ENIGMA RECORDS |
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ICECROSS - Same CD
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Demonic crossover Hard Rock / Heavy Metal from Iceland!! Originally released in 1973 and impossible to find nowadays!! The CD edition is a dark masterpiece! A must!!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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IF ONLY - Destiny CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
OUTLAW RECORDINGS |
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INSANIA - Same CD
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NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE SWEDISH POWER METAL ACT, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD FOR THE A$$-KICKING MELODIC HARD ROCK/HAIR METAL ACT FROM CHICAGO. THIS IS HI-OCTANE STUFF FEATURING SUPERCHARGED HARD ROCKERS AND SOULFUL BALLADS. RECORDED BETWEEN 1989 & 1995, THIS BAND HAS AN AMAZING SINGER IN LAWREN RUSSELL WHO HAS AN UNBELIEVABLE RANGE AND WOULD CERTAINLY GIVE SEBASTIAN BACH A RUN FOR HIS MONEY. LET'S NOT FORGET THE ULTRA-TIGHT RHYTHM SECTION, RIPPING AXEWORK AND SUPER-CATCHY HOOKS ALL OVER THIS DISC. INSANIA IS ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE SOUNDING ACTS ON THE RETROSPECT LABEL AND IT'S ANOTHER ESSENTIAL WINNER FOR FANS OF 80s-STYLE HARD ROCK...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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IRONHEART - Archives CD EP
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We were really surprised with this fantastic British hard n' heavy band. We weren't aware that they existed from the mid-eighties and that they consist of AFTER DARK & BEOWULF members. According to the band's biography, they had released a single in the mid-eighties called 'Running away'. We have never seen that single in our entire life, so it must be pretty collectable to say the least...
Well, this CD contains 5 tunes from the mid to late eighties and all we can say is that they kick-ass. We were blown away by the track 'Running away'. A hard n' heavy anthem! The vocals as expected from a British band, are top notch. The band still goes strong.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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IRONICA - Consequences CD
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Great melodic Heavy Metal with female vocals from Finland!! This is the debut album of IRONICA!
POKO RECORDS 2007 |
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ISOM - Hearts On Fire CD+DVD
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HOLY SMOKES!! FROM THE LABEL THAT YOU BROUGHT YOU INSTANT CLASSICS LIKE Defcon , Mariah , XL New York and Far Cry , RETROSPECT RECORDS HAS UNEARTHED ONE OF THE BEST NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED INDEPENDENT MELODIC ROCK / AOR / HAIR METAL ALBUMS OF THE 80s. FORMERLY KNOWN AS 'VALENTINO' , ISOM RECORDED THESE AMAZING SONGS IN 1987 AND TOURED RELENTLESSLY UP AND DOWN THE EAST COAST. CRIMINALLY OVERLOOKED BY THE MAJOR RECORD COMAPNIES , UNFORTUNATELY THE BAND WAS SHORT-LIVED AND LEAD SINGER MARK ISOM WOULD GO ON TO COLLABORATE WITH ex-MALICE MEMBERS FOR THE FANTASTIC 'MONSTER' ALBUM ENTITLED "Through the Eyes of the World".
FROM THE UPTEMPO AOR ROCKERS TO THE HEARTFELT POWER BALLADS , WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS PURE MELODIC BLISS. MASSIVE HOOKS , PASSIONATE VOCALS , EXTREMELY TASTY GUITAR WORK AND LAVISH KEYBOARDS. EASILY COMPARABLE TO THE BEST BANDS OF THE LATE 80s. ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO ALL FANS OF TOP-NOTCH 80s MELODIC ROCK. WOW!!!
THE DVD FEATURES A RARE LIVE CLUB PERFORMANCE OF THE BAND IN NEW YORK.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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IVORY TOWER - Little Bits Of Dreams CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
METAL MAYHEM MUSIC |
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JAY MILES - 9 Hours CD
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Great melodic hard rock / AOR from ex-STEAMTRAIN mainman. An all star album featuring the talents of Steve Lukather, Michael Thompson, Neil Stubenhaus, Robbie Buchanan, C. J. Vanston, plus producer Mike Farrow. With all these names participating you know what you should be expecting...
MTM MUSIC 2005 |
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JEKYLL - Play Doctor CD-R
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ANOTHER SUPER RARE SLICE OF HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK BROUGHT TO YOU BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. ORIGINALLY INDEPENDENTLY RELEASED ONLY ON VINYL IN LIMITED QUANTITIES BACK IN 1988 , THIS IS THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD FROM THIS LOS ANGELES-BASED QUARTET. IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE L.A. SUNSET STRIP SCENE IN THE MID-80s , YOU'LL REMEMBER THE BANDS 'Hyde' AND 'Letchen Grey'. JEKYLL WAS BASICALLY A MIX OF THE TWO BANDS. ROBERT SYKES (vocalist of Letchen Grey) JOINED UP WITH FORMER HYDE MEMBERS Todd Lossone , Robert Hamilton AND Carlos Valdivia TO CREATE A NEW BAND CALLED JEKYLL. WHILE THEIR ONLY RECORDINGS RESULTED IN THIS EP - IT'S STILL AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SUNSET STRIP SCENE AND IS A SUPER ADDITION TO YOUR HAIR METAL COLLECTION.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2009 |
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JERUSALEM - Same CD
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The first official reissue of this infamous metallic heavy rock album from 1972 produced by Deep Purple's legendary frontman, Ian Gillan. The music is a menacing combination of over-the-top vocals and screaming lead guitars that could easily pass for something from the early 80s New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene, it's that far ahead of it's time. Originally released on the UK Deram/Decca label, and now a favorite among vinyl collectors, the album is presented here from the original master tapes and also features pre-album demos, alternate mixes and a non-lp single track. The 20-page color booklet contains liner notes written by bassist Paul Dean, lyrics, press clippings and rare photos! A must-have for fans of 70s hard rock and also the early 80s NWOBHM sound!
Track Listing:
1. Frustration
2. Hooded Eagle
3. I See the Light
4. Murderer's Lament
5. When the Wolf Sits
6. Midnight Steamer
7. Primitive Man
8. Beyond the Grave
9. She Came Like a Bat From Hell
10. Kamakazi Moth (non-lp single track)*
11. Primitive Man (demo version)*
12. Beyond the Grave (demo version)*
13. Hooded Eagle (single version)*
14. I See the Light (mono version)*
* bonus tracks
ROCKADROME RECORDS 2009 |
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JESSE DAMON - Nothin' Else Matters CD
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This is more cool hard n' heavy by the legendary SILENT RAGE guitar player. Fans of melodic style go for this one without second thought!
Z RECORDS |
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JESSE DAMON - The Hand That Rocks CD
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Born and raised in Southern California, Jesse Damon began singing and playing the guitar at an early age. The band he became famous with is of course Silent Rage, but it's great to see him having started a solo career. "The Hand That Rocks" is indeed Jesse's debut album and believe us, its quality took me by surprise. The album counts 12 songs (one song is bonus to the original release), of which no less than 7 are co-writings with Paul Sabu, with whom Jesse also produced the album. Most things this Paul Sabu did in the past were stunning to say the least and what he and Jesse deliver on "The Hand That Rocks" is of a high quality indeed. Great songs performed by a Damon in top-notch form and backed up by musicians such like Paul Sabu and Todd Herreman ... it's like a dream come true!
No fillers on this album, but gems all over. Personal faves are "Love Isn't Love" (impressive ballad, featuring backing vocals from Terry Wood), the gospel-like "Lay The Blame" and "Do You Feel Lucky Tonight" (listen to that brilliant sax!). With a balanced mix of rockers and ballads, this is an AOR record to be reckoned with. Worth purchasing for all connoisseurs of the genre.
Z RECORDS 2003 |
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JOEY DALMON - Carousel CD-R
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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN ULTRA RARE SLICE OF WESTCOAST meets HI-TECH AOR THEN CHECK THIS OUT! JOEY DALMON IS FROM CALIFORNIA AND RECORDED THIS AOR TREASURE BACK IN 1990 IN RENO , NEVADA. LOADED WITH RICH KEYBOARDS AND LAYERED VOCAL HOOKS THIS CD IS ESSENTIAL FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s MELODIC POP/ROCK.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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JOYLESS JOKER - Joyless Joker CD
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What a big surprise has this band been for us! Absolutely fantastic melodic hard n' heavy by one of the oldest melodic metal bands of Russia. 2 songs are in the English language and the other 9 are sung in Russian. Worthy purchase!!
JET NOISE RECORDS 2005 |
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JULLIET - Same CD
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Hard 'n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
ENIGMA RECORDS |
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KEEL - Keel CD
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KEEL - Lay Down The Law CD
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KEEL - The Right To Rock CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
METAL MAYHEM MUSIC |
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KELLEY'S HEROES - Same CD
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FIRST TIME EVER ON CD FOR THIS A$$-KICKING HAIR METAL ACT FROM LOS ANGELES. REKNOWNED DRUMMER / ENGINEER ANTHONY FOCX (Bang Tango , Jones Street , Beautiful Creatures) IS ALL OVER THIS CD , WHICH ALSO FEATURES BROTHERS VINCE AND MARTY KELLEY ON VOCALS AND GUITARS RESPECTIVELY (both ex-Tommi Gunn). THE BAND IS ROUNDED OUT BY BASSIST MARK CAPUANO AND GUITARIST STEVE AHLERS. KELLEY'S HEROES WERE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR BANDS ON THE SUNSET STRIP IN THE LATE 80s AND EARLY 90s AND THIS CD REPRESENTS THEIR TOUGH HEAVYWEIGHT HARD ROCK / METAL SWAGGER IN THE STYLE OF BANDS LIKE Skid Row , Sven Gali , Malice , Banshee , Lorraine , WWIII , The Scream , Freak of Nature , Real Steel , Crash Alley , Atomik Cocktail etc.... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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KEN TAMPLIN - Brave Days Of Old CD
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Ken Tamplin is an amazing talent. His wide vocal range is as impressive as his wide vocal abibilty. Whether it be in his heavy metal years, or doing AOR or melow ballads, Ken sounds amazing. He also has a keen ability to shred on a guitar.
As a recording artist, Tamplin has seventeen records to his credit. Tamplin fronted the band Shout and Magdallan as well as put out several solo albums throughout the '80s and '90s, obtaining seven Dove award nominations along the way. This compilation is an overview of all of this. Unlike some compilations, however, the years of work don't sound at odds with each other making for a good listen from beginning to end. This would be a great disc to introduce yourself to Ken's body of work.
Z RECORDS 1999 |
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KHIGH - Wise Hedonist CD
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Guitar driven hard rock with a fresh, innovative approach to song writing and musicianship. KHIGH 'wise hedonist' is a unique release with infectiously catchy guitar melodies, breathtaking solos, and splendid vocals. For fans of guitar-laced hard rock!!
POWER PLAY RECORDS 2004 |
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KICK AXE - IV CD
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Brilliant comeback hard rock / metal album of the Canadian legends that did 3 albums in the 80's. With a sound more fresh than ever, these metal veterans sure know how to deliver great melodies and write catchy memorable tunes.
MTM MUSIC |
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KIDD BLUE - Big Trouble CD
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Great new CD by highly acclaimed U.S. hard n' heavy band.
METAL MAYHEM MUSIC |
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KING KARMA - Same CD
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King Karma implements a retro sound that has more in common with 70's radio rock than any current trend, which isn't surprising considering both Markus Wolfe and Todd Ronning toured with the legendary Paul Rodgers. King Karma sounds almost identical to Cry Of Love, another retro band that achieved some minor success some ten years ago.
Throughout the album you can hear influences from several of rock's staples - Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deep Purple, the Allmans and Bad Company to name a few, while the vocals fuse together the classic deliveries of Glenn Hughes and Bob Seger. Blues based guitar licks permeate throughout standout tracks like "Blue Monday", "Into The Everlast", "Mama's Pride" and "Shake My Bones". "Breathe" is the closest the group comes to present-day styles with its Harem Scarem melodies. In fact we can't find a song on here that we don't like!
Anyone that has heard Cry Of Love's Brother will know exactly what King Karma sounds like. This release takes you back to a time when you actually needed talent to be considered a "musician" and not simply an image.
Z RECORDS 2004 |
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KRANK - Hideous CD
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FINALLY, AFTER OVER 20 YEARS, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD, IS THE CLASSIC DEBUT RELEASE BY CULT UNDERGROUND U.S. METALLERS 'KRANK'. FEATURING POWERFUL RIFFS, POUNDING DRUMS, SCREAMIN VOCALS AND UNDENIABLE HEADBANGING ANTHEMS, KRANK COULD HANG WITH THE BEST OF EM. AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO THE 80s METAL COLLECTION! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: W.A.S.P., Lizzy Borden, Twisted Sister ETC...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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LANDSLIDE - Say Hello To The Night CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
VISION RECORDS |
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LE ROUX - Higher Up CD
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LE ROUX - Up CD
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LEGS DIAMOND - Uncut Diamond CD
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LETCHEN GREY - Party Politics CD-R
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FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!! SUPER RARE HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK EP FROM THE GLORY DAYS OF SUNSET STRIP MID-80s HARD ROCK. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s HARD ROCK (like Vyper , Metalwolf , Dokken , Antix etc..)
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2008 |
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LETTER X - Born Into Darkness CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
SPV RECORDS |
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LIFER - Same CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD WE HAVE A CLASSIC UNDERGROUND POMP ROCK / AOR / PROGRESSIVE ROCK GEM FROM 1980!! A HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE ALBUM AMONG VINYL COLLECTORS , NOW YOU CAN GET THIS ELUSIVE TREASURE ON CD. HERE'S AN EXTREMELY ACCURATE REVIEW OF 'LIFER'...
This is a totally undiscovered POMP pearl from a band called LIFER. They were from Indiana and released, as far as I know, this only album. It would be too easy to compare this band with KANSAS or old STYX, but to describe this band's music, a lot of other great past pomp bands come to mind.
The opening track OLD SAILOR'S DREAM reminds very much to what FAIRCHILD did on their debut or the Canadian ROSE on their last. Strangely, this first track is a ballad kinda song with dramatic sounding guitars and nice piano keys. Good opener though. Next up is SWEET LADY, starts with a BIGHORN-kinda intro with suble keys. The song contains some strings, great harmonies and catchy chorus.
EDDIE CANASTA is the " rocker " on the album, something every late 70's - early 80's pompband had on their albums. It's the weakest song on the album, but still nice. Bit like GAMBLER.
TAKE IT AWAY, is the most progressive and uptempo one on the album with great breaks, keys, plenty guitars and fairly aggressive singing. Almost the best song.
Moving on to YOU'LL SEE ME THROUGH, is very GROUNDSTAR like. Starting with a 2 minute spacey intro, this is an uptempo mostly guitar driven guitar rocksong with great chorus and nice harmony vocals. Again a great song.
FATHER, their best song in my opinion, is very KANSAS- PATRIARCH sounding. This semi ballad has some impressive uptempo instrumental parts towards the end and has a classy pomp chorus.
YOU STEP ON ME on the other hand is very TRICKSTER - JAUGERNAUT (first albums) alike and has a bit of a melow chorus. Anyway, I love it. Last, but not least, STINKIN' THINKIN', brings the album to a close and has a spooky similar FLY BY NIGHT guitar sound and ends with an almost 3 minute jazzy outro. Great ending. Yes, before you know it, the trip is over and everyone who adores pomp-rock must look out for this album. If you ever see it, don't think twice...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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LIGHTYEARS - Same CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, IN ANY FORMAT, HERE IS A SUPERB FEMALE-FRONTED MELODIC POMP ROCK/AOR TREASURE DISCOVERED FROM THE VAULTS OF 1984!! HAILING FROM SEATTLE, LIGHTYEARS POSSESS A TIGHT RHYTHM SECTION AND FANTASTIC GUITAR/KEYBOARD INTERPLAY. LIGHTYEARS IS FRONTED BY THE SOARING VOCALS OF DANA CAIRNS. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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LILLIAN AXE - Poetic Justice CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition
MFN RECORDS |
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LILLIAN AXE - Psychoschizophrenia CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition
MFN RECORDS |
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LILLIAN AXE - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition, comes with OBI
MCA RECORDS |
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LIMOUSINE - Roxs U CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD WE HAVE A CLASSIC UNDERGROUND AOR GEM FROM 1982!! A HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE ALBUM AMONG VINYL COLLECTORS , NOW YOU CAN GET THIS FANTASTIC AOR / POMP / MELODIC ROCK CLASSIC ON CD. LUSH KEYBOARDS , HUGE HOOKS AND BIG HARMONIES. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Styx , Roadmaster , Spys , Detective , Charlie , All-Sports Band , New England , Alliance AND ALL OTHER QUALITY EARLY 80s BANDS. WOW! CONTAINS 10 SONGS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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LIONHEART - Hot Tonight CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition, Comes With OBI+Lyrics Poster
AXIS RECORDS |
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LIONSHEART - Rising Sons CD
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LIQUID MIRROR - Kicked Out Of Fantasy CD-R
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ULTRA RARE INDIE HAIR METAL / GLAM / MELODIC HARD ROCK RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON CD!! A MUST FOR FANS OF 80s HARD ROCK!! SOUNDS LIKE A MIX OF: Motley Crue , Noize Toys , Alleycat Scratch , Fastway , Diamond Rexx , Tigertailz and Heaven.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2008 |
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LOCOMOTIVE BREATH - Heavy Machinery CD
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Sweden Rock pressing incl. 1 extra track. Second album from LOCOMOTIVE BREATH featuring ex OVERDRIVE Guitarist Janne Stark. Powerful and diverce melodic hard rock cooked in Sweden. With a touch KING'S X and a piece of PRIDE AND FLORY, spiced with a big doze of originality in their music backpack they are rocking hard. They are really standing up to the name of their new album. This is Heavy Machinery!!
SWEDEN ROCK RECORDS 2002 |
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LORRAINE - Wanted CD
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS LORRAINE "Boys Nite Out" (which was an unofficial bootleg that fetched prices of over $600 on ebay) , THIS IS THE OFFICIAL RELEASE BY THE WORLD'S RE-ISSUE LEADER - RETROSPECT RECORDS. NOW CALLED 'Wanted' , THIS IS A FANTASTIC SLICE OF 80s-STYLE HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT WILL APPEALTO FANS OF: Blind Gypsy , XYZ , Helix etc.. FEATURES STELLAR GUITAR WORK BY PAT BAKER (of Bronx - another Retrospect artist) , POWERFUL VOCALS BY JOHN LORRAINE AND KILLER HOOKS. ONE OF THE BEST INDIES YOU'LL EVER HEAR...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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LOST CITY - Scratch n' Sniff CD
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FIRST TIME EVER ON CD FOR THIS LAS VEGAS-BASED GLAM / SLEAZY HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL ACT'S SOLE RELEASE. GREAT FIND FOR FANS OF 80s SLEAZE!! CONTAINS 8 SONGS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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LOVE AFFAIR - Cleveland, 1983 CD
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DURING THE EARLY 80s A HANDFUL OF BANDS DOMINATED THE OHIO ROCK SCENE - Michael Stanley Band , Easy Street Band , The Godz , Rosie and Love Affair. This is Love Affair's third and final previously unreleased album , on cd for the first time ever , and shows Love Affair going in more of a keyboard-dominated AOR direction. No doubt attributed by producer Barry Mraz (Styx , Benny Mardones). The big harmonies are still here along with the tasty guitar work. A very nice find for the early 80s Melodic Rock / AOR fan or collector.
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LOVE AFFAIR - DoYaWanna CD
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During the early 80s a handful of bands dominated the Ohio rock scene - Michael Stanley Band , Easy Street Band , The Godz , Rosie and Love Affair. This is Love Affair's second release , on cd for the first time ever , and features strong songwriting , big harmonies , great vocals and is exactly what you'd expect from one of the top Ohio acts of the early 80s. This CD is the second of three cd's added to the massive Retrospect roster. A nice find for the late 70s / early 80s Melodic Rock fan / collector and recommended to fans of the bands mentioned above and acts like Tommy Tutone , Chilliwack or even The Producers.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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LOVE AFFAIR - Same CD
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DURING THE EARLY 80s A HANDFUL OF BANDS DOMINATED THE OHIO ROCK SCENE - Michael Stanley Band , Easy Street Band , The Godz , Rosie and Love Affair. This is Love Affair's debut release , on cd for the first time ever , and features strong songwriting , big harmonies , soaring vocals and is exactly what you'd expect from one of the top Ohio acts of the early 80s. This self-titled release is the first of three cd's added to the massive Retrospect roster. A nice find for the late 70s / early 80s Melodic Rock fan / collector and recommended to fans of the bands mentioned above and acts like Starz , Chilliwack or even The Producers.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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LYDIAN SEA - Portraits Of Thought CD
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YES! RETROSPECT RECORDS HAS VENTURED INTO NEW TERRITORY BY RELEASING A SUPER SLICE OF MELODIC PROGRESSIVE METAL meets AOR meets MELODIC HARD ROCK BY LYDIAN SEA! RECORDED IN THE MID-90s AND PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED UNTIL NOW , LYDIAN SEA IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. THE MASTERMINDS BEHIND THIS TOP-NOTCH RELEASE ARE MUSICIANS/SONGWRITERS RON GONZALEZ AND ANDREW FORTUNSKI. THOUGHT-PROVOKING LYRICS , SOARING VOCALS AND STUNNING GUITAR WORK. EXTREMELY MELODIC STUFF. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Threshold , A.C.T. , Enchant , Fates Warning , Dream Theater , Vanden Plas , Mullmuzzler , Shadow Gallery ETC... WOW!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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LYIN RAMPANT - Up And Cumin' CD
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For the FIRST time on CD, LYIN RAMPANT magnificent debut (and only, unfortunately) album, released originally in 1987.
LYIN RAMPANT featured ex Tytan and ex Heavy Pettin' members, and they got an international fame thanx to the countless features on magazines like "Kerrang UK", "Metal Hammer UK", & many mores
THE Cd reissue features a completely remastered sound from the original master-tapes, + 2 unreleased bonus-tracks and 1 video-tracks, plus (as usual for our releases!) a full colour 16 pages booklet with tons of band-pics, reviews/articles from magazines and newspapers of that time, and an interview with band leader Stewartie Adams!
First Class Melodic Metal a la early Def Leppard / Heavy Pettin / Tokyo Blade!!!
HEART OF STEEL RECORDS 2008 |
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M80 - The Complete Collection CD
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FINALLY, THE ENTIRE CATALOG OF M-80 ON ONE CD - INCLUDING 3 NEVER-BEFORE RELEASED BONUS TRACKS!
SO WHO IS M-80? WHEN NIKI BUZZ LEFT DETROIT ROCKERS 'VENDETTA' AFTER ONE ALBUM WITH EPIC RECORDS , HE FORMED A MELODIC METAL ACT IN L.A. BUT ENJOYED MORE SUCCESS IN EUROPE , HENCE RECRUITING BRITISH BASSIST CHRIS AYLMER (Samson) AND DRUMMER IAN ROBERTS (L.A. Secrets).
THESE SONGS WERE ALL RECORDED BETWEEN 1984 AND 1987 AND SHOWCASE SOME FIERY AXEWORK FROM NIKI AS WELL AS STRONG SONGWRITING AND POWERFUL VOCALS. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL FANS AND COLLECTORS OF MID-80s MELODIC METAL!! CONTAINS 19 SONGS!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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MAIN ATTRACTION - Keep On Coming Back CD
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Main Attraction is the brainchild of former On The Rise member Paul Bennech Lyngboe. Paul released the O.T.R album with Terje Eide in 2003 and got great reviews from the press.
That album was one of the strongest AOR albums that year.
Main Attraction has a sound that reminds of On The Rise with touches of Return (V) and Von Groove,some of the songs are slighty tougher and guitardriven that remind of the Canadian rockers Von Groove.
Paul has managed to come up with a strong album with great variation and mixed some straight ahead AOR-rockers with mid-tempo songs with layers of melodies.
The production is also crystal clear and the whole album is sounding very good,the start of the album is just brilliant with the rockers "Calm Before The Storm", "Remember" and "Until You".
It's splendid AOR/Rock we're talking about with great guitars and catchy hooklines with strong vocals and harmonies. AOR / melodic metal hounds, this disc's for ya!
MTM MUSIC 2006 |
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MANILA THRILLS - Tomorrow's Waiting CD
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HERE IT IS!! FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD MEET MANILA THRILLS. HAILING FROM THE MID-WEST , MANILA THRILLS PACKS A PUNCH OF PURE HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT WILL BE AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. DIGITALLY REMASTERED BY VOCALIST MICHAEL BECK AND INCLUDING 4 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BONUS TRACKS , CHECK OUT THESE SOUND CLIPS AND GET YOUR MANILA THRILLS TODAY.....
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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MARC FERRARI - Lights, Camera, Action CD
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Fantastic hard rocker by former KEEL guitar player, Marc Ferrari.
Z RECORDS 2003 |
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MARIAH - III CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, ON ANY FORMAT, COMES MARIAH'S FINAL RECORDINGS. AN AOR/MELODIC ROCK LOVERS DREAM, HERE IS THE STORY OF MARIAH...
AOR / Melodic Rock outfit originally called Pretty Boy, MARIAH boasts an amazing line-up...
The one-of-a-kind soulful vocal pipes of of Dennis Lind.
Bassist David Livingston.
Keyboardist/guitarist Jimmy DiLella , who had previously recorded and toured with WAYSTED , BRITNY FOX and later with DORO. He subsequently founded the band TYKETTO and co-wrote their international career-defining smash "Forever Young".
Ex-LYNN ALLEN guitarist Tim Compton (who is one of the tastiest guitarists you'll ever hear).
Drums recorded by both Curt Bearden and Johnny Dee (BRITNY FOX , DORO)
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ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL FANS OF 80s AOR / MELODIC ROCK. WHY THESE GUYS NEVER MADE THE BIG-TIME IS CRIMINAL!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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MARIAH - Same CD
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WOW - FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD, HERE IS ONE OF THE JEWELS IN THE RETROSPECT CATALOG. SO WHO IS MARIAH? HERE IS THE STORY...
AOR / Melodic Rock outfit originally called Pretty Boy, MARIAH boasts an amazing line-up...
The one-of-a-kind soulful vocal pipes of of Dennis Lind.
Killer rhythm section - Bassist David Livingston and Drummer Curt Bearden.
Keyboardist/guitarist Jimmy DiLella , who had previously recorded and toured with WAYSTED , BRITNY FOX and later with DORO. He subsequently founded the band TYKETTO and co-wrote their international career-defining smash "Forever Young".
Ex-LYNN ALLEN guitarist Tim Compton (who is one of the tastiest guitarists you'll ever hear).
Mariah's first album features the track "JAIME", co-written with Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora.
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL FANS OF 80s AOR/MELODIC ROCK. WHY THESE GUYS NEVER MADE THE BIG-TIME IS CRIMINAL!
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MARIAH - Somewhere Between Heaven & Earth CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, ON ANY FORMAT, COMES MARIAH'S PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SECOND ALBUM. AN AOR-LOVERS DREAM, HERE IS THE STORY OF MARIAH...
AOR / Melodic Rock outfit originally called Pretty Boy, MARIAH boasts an amazing line-up...
The one-of-a-kind soulful vocal pipes of of Dennis Lind.
Keyboardist/guitarist Jimmy DiLella , who had previously recorded and toured with WAYSTED , BRITNY FOX and later with DORO. He subsequently founded the band TYKETTO and co-wrote their international career-defining smash "Forever Young".
Ex-LYNN ALLEN guitarist Tim Compton (who is one of the tastiest guitarists you'll ever hear).
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL FANS OF 80s AOR/MELODIC ROCK. WHY THESE GUYS NEVER MADE THE BIG-TIME IS CRIMINAL.
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MASS - New Birth CD
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YES! HERE IT IS , FINALLY OFFICIALLY ON CD AFTER 22 YEARS COMES ONE OF THE BEST MELODIC METAL RELEASES AND ONE OF THE MOST WANTED CD'S OF THE 80s. BEFORE "Voices in the Night" AND "Take You Home" , MASS RECORDED THIS AMAZING SLICE OF MELODIC METAL THAT SHOULD BE AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO ALL 80s METAL FANS COLLECTIONS. THIS OFFICIAL SILVER-PRESSED RELEASE CONTAINS AN 8-PAGE BOOKLET INCLUDING ALL LYRICS , PICS AND LINERS FROM VOCALIST LOUIE ST AUGUST , NOT TO MENTION A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BONUS TRACK. CONTAINS 11 SONGS!
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MASS - Voices In The Night CD
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HERE IT IS , ONE OF THE BEST MELODIC METAL RELEASES OF THE 80s , OFFICIALLY RE-RELEASED WITH A NEVER-BEFORE HEARD BONUS TRACK PLUS THE ADDITION OF THE JAPAN-ONLY TRACK! PRODUCED BY STRYPER'S Michael Sweet , THE INFLUENCE OF STRYPER IS ALL OVER THIS DISC. THE HUGE BACKING VOCALS , THE GUITAR TONE AND THE FANTASTIC LEAD VOCALS FROM LOUIE D'AUGUSTA MAKES 'Voices in the Night" AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC FROM THE BEST ERA IN METAL! 10 out of 10. CONTAINS 12 SONGS!
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MASTERPEACE - Same CD-R
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GREAT MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL BAND THAT TOURED RELENTLESSLY UP AND DOWN THE EAST COAST DURING THE EARLY 90s. KILLER VOCALS , SOLID HOOKS AND TOP-NOTCH MUSICIANSHIP ENCOMPASS YET ANOTHER EXTREMELY RARE TREASURE BROUGHT TO YOU BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. A MUST FOR THE 80s HARD ROCK FAN / COLLECTOR. FIRST TIME EVER ON CD.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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MAXIMUM - Just For Kicks CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
SUNSET RECORDS |
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MELDRUM - Blowin' Up The Machine CD
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Melodic hard n' heavy from Sweden! This is the second effort of the band!
HELLION RECORDS BRAZIL 2007 |
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MERZY - Same CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
MMT RECORDS |
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MESSANO - Same CD
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MUCH NEEDED DIGITALLY REMASTERED RE-ISSUE FOR BOBBY MESSANO'S CLASSIC LATE 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK/AOR RELEASE. NOW FEATURING 5 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BONUS TRACKS! BOBBY MESSANO FIRST MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF AS GUITARIST WITH THE LEGENDARY OUTFIT 'Starz'. DURING THE 80s BOBBY BECAME AN IN-DEMAND SESSION GUITARIST PLAYING ON ALBUMS BY Joe Lynn Turner, Fiona, Lou Gramm, Glen Burtnick, Franke & the Knockouts AND MANY MORE! FEATURING WORLD CLASS MUSICIANSHIP, RAZOR-SHARP GUITAR-WORK, HUGE HOOKS AND SOULFUL VOCALS, THIS IS AN 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK/AOR CLASSIC THAT IS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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METALWOLF - Down To The Wire CD
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YES! FINALLY, ONE OF THE BEST UNDERGROUND U.S. MELODIC METAL INDIE ALBUMS GETS AN OFFICIAL RELEASE ON CD. THIS IS KICKA$$ MID-80s HAIR METAL/MELODIC METAL SIMILAR TO BANDS LIKE Dokken, Vyper, Sword, Kick Axe, Axtion, Shok Paris, Highway Chile ETC... DIGITALLY REMASTERED!! ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL FANS OF 80s METAL.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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MICHAEL BORMANN - Same CD
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If the bands JADED HEART and RAIN ring a bell to you, then you definitely have to add his first personal release to your collection, as it features his known divine vocals and great tunes all over.
Z RECORDS 2002 |
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MICHAEL THOMPSON BAND - How Long CD
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Fantastic melodic hard n' heavy CD like TOTO, FAIR WARNING, BON JOVI etc. This is the debut CD of this great guitar player. Not for the die hard metalhead but definitely a must have release for all melodic metal freaks!
GEFFEN RECORDS
Pay a visit to listen some tunes at the band’s official web site!
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MICHAEL Z - Five Seven Maybe Five Eight CD
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This is a pure hard rock classic release like SURVIVOR, ASIA etc. Released as a limited edition of 2000 copies, this is getting harder to find day by day. AOR and melodic metal fans must grab this one!
LONG ISLAND RECORDS |
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MIDNIGHT HERO - II CD
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FORMED IN PHILADELPHIA BACK IN 1985, MIDNIGHT HERO HAS TOURED RELENTLESSLY OVER THE PAST 2 DECADES AND STILL PLAYS LIVE SHOWS TODAY! DURING THE LATE 80s AND EARLY 90s , MIDNIGHT HERO RECORDED QUITE A FEW DEMOS THAT HAVE NEVER MADE IT TO CD, UNTIL NOW - THANKS TO RETROSPECT RECORDS! CALL IT MELODIC HARD ROCK, HAIR METAL OR MELODIC METAL!
Midnight Hero blends the rich, powerful vocals of Anthony Carite (Assault) with the guitar work of Billy Salmon (Assault, Zeus) worthy of notice and respect in any music community, combined with a powerful bottom end that completely in machinelike synchronicity. The result is nothing short of spectacular. Midnight Hero is still constructing their own style of hard driving, straight ahead rock with a purely melodic sound which remains uniquely their own.
MIDNIGHT HERO STAY TRUE TO THE SOUND OF THE BEST DECADE IN ROCK. A VERY NICE ADDITION TO THE COLLECTION!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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MONRO - Same CD
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RETROSPECT RECORDS ADDS ANOTHER AMAZING SLICE OF MELODIC ROCK TO THEIR ROSTER BY RE-ISSUING THIS LONG LOST BRITISH AOR GEM. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE BEST BRITISH AOR RELEASES OF THE 80s , THIS CD IS VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Atlantic , I-Ten , Ya Ya , Rio , FM , Export , After Hours , China , Boulevard , Preview ETC.... GREAT VOCALS , LAYERED HARMONIES , HUGE HOOKS AND A PERFECT BLEND OF GUITARS AND KEYBOARDS. EXCELLENT STUFF!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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MORDIGGAN - Metamorphose CD
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MOXY - V CD
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Canadian Hard Rock
RECORD HEAVEN 2001 |
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MUREN - Lies N' Tears CD
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NAKED CITY - Crawlin CD
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OBSCURE LAS VEGAS-BASED MELODIC ROCK / AOR RELEASE PRODUCED BY BRETT HANSEN (Limousine , Fingerprint , Troka). FEATURES BRILLIANT GUITAR WORK BY DOUG EBNETER , MEMORABLE HOOKS AND VERY UNIQUE GUITAR / SAX INTERPLAY. A WORTHY ADDITION TO YOUR 80s ROCK COLLECTION! Contains 12 songs!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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NARO - Press Play CD
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Phil Naro is currently known for his vocal work with Canadian rockers 24K. Phil Naro played and recorded with many acts, namely Talas [with Billy Sheehan of Mr Big] and with Peter Criss of Kiss. The album features members of Harem Scarem, Mr Big, Von Groove, Honeymoon Suite, Brighton Rock and Coney Hatch. As you can understand a must for the genre's devotees!
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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NASTY HABITS - Same CD-R
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Great 80s glam/hair metal band! Contains 8 songs!!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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NASTY NASTY - Get Some CD
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MUCH-NEEDED OFFICIAL RE-ISSUE OF THIS KICKA$$ HI-OCTANE INDIE U.S. SLEAZY HARD ROCK RELEASE. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Cinderella , Ratt , Ac/Dc , Junkyard , Blind Gypsy , Rhino Bucket , Bulletboys , Slaughter ETC...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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NASTY NASTY - Not Hard To Swallow CD
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KICKA$$ HI-OCTANE U.S. SLEAZY HARD ROCK FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Cinderella, Ratt, Ac/Dc, Junkyard, Blind Gypsy, Rhino Bucket, Bulletboys, Slaughter ETC...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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NEGATIVE SPACE - The Living Dead Years CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
MONSTER RECORDS |
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NEON ROSE - Two DigiCD
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As the title indicates, the 2nd album from NEON ROSE, and first album as a 5 piece, now including Gunnar Hallin on exploding guitars + more even putting in some melltrons. This is another 70's hardrock gem from Sweden with hard and destructive guitars !! Superior pressing compared to the Limited Records edition around in the past, which comes as a digi-pack and includes 3 bonus tracks; "Sister (I'm an entertainer)", "Romme me over" and "C'moneverybody", all unreleased live fron Gagna Rock Festival, Norway '74.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC 2005 |
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NOVAK - Forever Endeavour CD
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FOREVER ENDEAVOUR is the debut solo effort from Novak, the guitarist for Swedish prog-rock band Minds Eye. It's a classic melodic hard n' heavy album that will apply to every fan of this genre.
MTM MUSIC 2005 |
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O'DETTE - Same CD
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WHAT IS THIS? IT'S AN AMAZING SLICE OF AMERICAN HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT'S WHAT IT IS. RIGHT ALONGSIDE DEFCON , O'DETTE RULED THE CHICAGO HARD ROCK SCENE IN THE LATE 80s AND HERE WE HAVE O'DETTES ONLY RECORDINGS ON CD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. THESE GUYS HAD IT ALL , THE LOOKS , THE HOOKS , SMOKIN AXEWORK AND CLEAN POWERFUL VOCALS FROM FRONTMAN MARK O'DETTE. ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL!! Contains 5 songs!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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OFFROAD - Make It Through CD
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Great melodic heavy metal from Russia!! Hard to get nowadays.
3BYK RECORDS |
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OFFROAD - On The Road Again CD
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Excellent Russian melodic hard n' heavy with lyrics in English.
JET NOISE RECORDS 2005 |
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OHM - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
LION MUSIC |
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ONEY - Good Guys Wear Black CD-R
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ANOTHER EXTREMELY RARE RELEASE BROUGHT TO YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME ON CD BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. ONEY (pronounced OWN-EE) EPITOMIZED THE LATE 80s HARD ROCK SOUND WITH THEIR BIG CHORUSES , SMOKIN AXEWORK AND PARTY ATTITUDE. SIMILAR TO BANDS SUCH AS: Tuff Luck , First Strike , Noize Toys and Hot Boy , THIS IS A SUPER SLICE OF MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT EVERY COLLECTOR SHOULD OWN.....
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2005 |
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ONLY CHILD - II CD
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The second album, of Paul Sabu and his mates follow up to the semi-classic eponymous debut CD. Fans of melodic metal with strong vocals and cutting riffs will definitely love this!!!
SEAGULL INTERNATIONAL |
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ONLY CHILD - Same CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
RHINO RECORDS |
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PAGANINI - Detox CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition
GRUEZI RECORDS |
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PAGANINI - It's A Long Way To The Top CD
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Hard 'n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
VERTIGO RECORDS |
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PAGANINI - Same CD
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Very hard to find CD on Baur records made in 1991 featuring the best moments of this great band with songs from their first 3 hard to find classic albums.
BAUR RECORDS 1993 |
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PAGANINI - Weapon Of Love CD
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Hard 'n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
VERTIGO RECORDS |
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PAIR A DICE - Same CD
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YES! FINALLY, AFTER 20 YEARS - FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD ARE THE ONLY RECORDING’S OF L.A’S ‘SUNSET STRIP’ BASED HAIR METAL LEGENDS "PAIR-A-DICE"!! HERE IS THEIR STORY....
Pair-A-Dice played an important part in the rise of the L.A. Metal scene in the 80s.
Founding members Nick Masella (bass) and Paul Lancia (vocals) started Pair-A-Dice together in 1986. Daz (drums) joined soon after, followed by Billy D'Vette (guitar, vocals) and Dave Marshall (guitar, vocals).
This solidified the line up that went onto becoming one of the most exciting live bands on the Sunset Strip in the Mid 80’s.
The next few years saw this hard rockin' band selling out shows at clubs such as: 'The Whiskey a Go Go', ‘The Troubadour', ‘The Roxy', Gazzari’s ,'Chuck Landis Country Club’, ‘The Marquee', and many others.
All the while, they would be writing and recording 'demo' tracks for a future album.
Pair-A-Dice enjoyed a huge following, and played with many of L.A.'s hottest bands like: Guns N Roses, Poison, Warrant, LA Guns, Bang Tango, Jet Boy, Tuff, Pretty Boy Floyd, Jailhouse, The Zeros, and Racer X.
"We got the chance to go to Japan as an unsigned band in 1989. This was unprecedented, and since we were always up for an adventure - off we went!
We toured Japan with Jet Boy selling out two shows at the MZA Sound Coliseum, and enjoyed doing numerous interviews and performing at Pair-A-Dice’s own headlining events. This made it possible for us to really see Tokyo and sample a taste of their culture."- Billy D'Vette
Upon their return to L.A. Paul started his own self-titled project: 'Lancia', and soon after, the remaining members of Pair-A-Dice all tried their luck with other groups: Dave went on to play with Brunette/ Fiona and The Vince Neil Band. Billy replaced Marc Ferrari in Cold Sweat. Nick played with Ashes II Ashes, And Daz played on Alice Cooper’s video “Line on You”.
Until now, their music has gone unheard except in the hearts of their faithful fans!
"We hope you enjoy this album as much as we will - knowing all the hard work and great times that went into it..."
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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PALACE - Black Sun CD
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The Speyerer Boys about Harald (HP) Piller offer for over 10 years always honestly, roughly and compromiseless Heavy Metal. The unit formed over years to an independent style without ignoring new ideas and trends. With that predominantly own songs proven is connected skillfully with modern influences. The live-programm is performed with joke and power and is added with some Rock Classic Songs.
1996 was released the first CD Toy of Rage. Three years later followed that Album Unsolved Mysteries, the musical variety unites with the experience from numerous gigs. The CD Machine Evolution from the year 2003 captivates through stylistic compactness. It received only positive reviews, in Germany and also in foreign contries. The Album Black Sun, released in March 2006 on STF-Records, was a consistent continuation of the past musical development - catchy Hooklines, strong Riffs and several singings.
STF RECORDS 2006 |
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PALACE - Divine Intervention CD
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The Speyerer Boys about Harald (HP) Piller offer for over 10 years always honestly, roughly and compromiseless Heavy Metal. The unit formed over years to an independent style without ignoring new ideas and trends. With that predominantly own songs proven is connected skillfully with modern influences. The live-programm is performed with joke and power and is added with some Rock Classic Songs.
1996 was released the first CD Toy of Rage. Three years later followed that Album Unsolved Mysteries, the musical variety unites with the experience from numerous gigs. The CD Machine Evolution from the year 2003 captivates through stylistic compactness. It received only positive reviews, in Germany and also in foreign contries. The Album Black Sun, released in March 2006 on STF-Records, was a consistent continuation of the past musical development - catchy Hooklines, strong Riffs and several singings.
Their current new Album Divine Intervention, release in April 2008 by STF-Records, continues the directives of the predecessors and cultivates traditional metal of teutonic origin. The songs comes fastly on the point without falderal and they are powerfully propelled from drums and bass and ennobled of one pure guitar.
In the meantime followed numerous concerts in Clubs and on festivals, partially as support from well-known stars like Alvin Lee, Bonfire, Uli Jon Roth (ex-Scorpions), U.D.O. or last in November 2007 with Grave Digger.
The band perfomes their Liveshow with an energy, which drags along and inspires.
STF RECORDS 2008 |
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PALLAS - The Cross And The Crucible CD
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High class progressive hard rock by the legendary PALLAS on one of their greatest albums ever. Highly recommended!!
INSIDE OUT MUSIC 2001 |
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PHIL NARO - Glass Mountain CD
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This is a great melodic metal CD by the CONEY HATCH, 24K frontman and you'll be able to enjoy catchy compositions (full of killer choruses and mighty hooks), high-pitched vocals, excellent musicianship and a great production. So, is there anything else you want? Guess not.
Z RECORDS 2002 |
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PIEL DE SERPIENTE - El Veneno Se Extiende CD
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Fantastic Powerful Spanish Melodic Metal in the style of ZARPA or TIERRA SANTA! Great vocals and perfect songwriting! Comes with coloured tray and Bonustracks!
KARTHAGO RECORDS 2008 |
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PISTOL DAWN - Conversation Piece CD
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Formed in 1988, Pistol Dawn had been touring the earth since they were conceived. They had a natural appeal to with the young ladies due to there dirty power pop songs with a heavy sleaze factor stage presence. They always took care of their fans, and consistently delivered a high energy rock show.
Definitely not for the faint hearted, these boys were loud, proud, and got around. The entire band spent their lives writing, recording, and touring the globe, with such acts as Cheap Trick, Dangerous Toys, Enuff Z'Nuff and Lillian Axe, to name a few. All members hailed from the Midwest, and pulled their own weight, with blazing solos from Scotti Ryan, combined with their harmony hooked vocals, the band was often featured on Chicago's best rock radio.
Pistol Dawn recorded two EP's "Shot in the Act" Produced by Chip Z'Nuff, recorded at Star Trax Studios in Chicago, and "Hard Way" recorded at Miami Street Studios. The songs, "Message in a Bottle" and "Dreams Come True" sat on top of the WIRX top requested songs since their arrival. "Do yourself a favor and check this band out, you won't be disappointed." (Nick Monoyios - Illinois Entertainer, Editor)
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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POLEY PICHLER - Big CD
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The guys' best album to date and a perfect example of soft, melodic and romantic American AOR. Just to remind that Ted Poley was a singer of the mighty DANGER DANGER.
Well, the guys have done a great job putting it together. The style isn't for everyone - but for those that dig this sort of thing - you won't find many better.
Especially the last tracks of the album kick-ass.
Z RECORDS 2002 |
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PONTUS NORGREN - Damage Done CD
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“Damage Done” is the first and only solo effort from Pontus Norgren (The Poodles, ex-Talisman, ex-Humanimal, ex-Gret King Rat ex-Jekyll And Hyde. Pure European melodic hard rock with excellent vocals by Mats Leven (The Poodles) in the vein of Humanimal and Talisman.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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POOBAH - Steamroller CD
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PRISONER - Blind CD
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PRISONER is a Swedish AOR band who is making their debut on the English Melodic Hardrock label Z RECORDS. Multi- instrumentalist and all-round session musician Tommy Denander is one of the members of PRISONER, so this CD is a guarantee for some high-quality music. The AOR on 'Blind' is very similar to both the old and later recordings of the English AOR heroes FM. This is partly due to the fact that the two singers on the PRISONER CD (Geir Ronning and Pierre Wensberg) both sound like a cross between FM singer Steve Overland and GLENN HUGHES.
The only member of PRISONER not mentioned yet is Ricky Delin, the keyboardist and songwriter of the band. There are 10 songs on the CD and the production from Tommy and Ricky is crystal clear. In other words, this is a great record, because also the songs are
very catchy. Opener "Blind" features some great harmonies, the song itself is a bit groovy melodic rock like the last couple of FM albums. Next up is the fantastic classic 80s AOR tune "Don't wanna waste another minute", yes we're right into pure AOR territory! Just listen to the wonderful huge harmonies during the superb AOR chorus, this is classic FM (first two albums) all the way!
The rest of the CD is not as cheerful and classic 80s AOR as this song, but still is quite an enjoyable album to listen to from time to time. Besides the already mentioned songs, my other favourites of the CD are "Italian girl" (very catchy harmonies), "Give my heart a home" (very impressive pure AOR and "Liar" (uptempo AOR/Melodic Rocker). Fans of FM will
very much like this PRISONER CD, but of course it's also recommended to every fan of well-produced AOR/Melodic Rock, because this PRISONER has released a quality album.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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PRISONER - II CD
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The second album of the Swedish PRISONER is pretty much a sensational keyboard orientated AOR record. The band around mega guitarist TOMMY DENANDER have delivered an album that fit right into the releases of T'BELL, STREET TALK, TALK OF THE TOWN and DAKOTA from the past few years. This album is filled with top-notch hookladen AOR in the classic 80s tradition. There are 13 songs on the album in total of which 9 are fantastic pure AOR songs that are a dream for people who are into the classy early 80s stuff of acts like TOTO ('Isolation'), DAVID ROBERTS and even FM.
The best tracks are "Jasmine" (mix of DAKOTA, LE ROUX, T'BELL and TALK OF THE TOWN), "Hold on" (very laid back, like FRANKE AND THE KNOCKOUTS meets early FM on a hot summernight), "One step closer" (pure 80s AOR a la TOTO's 'Isolation'), "I am right here" (another classy laid-back AOR tune, if only radio would play this, then it would definitely turn out to a monster hit all over the globe!), "Return my heart" (summer uptempo 80s AOR, just having fun and not looking back) and the JOURNEY/STREET TALK typed semi AOR ballad "One way".
This record was definitely one of the highlights of 2001 and is recommended to every fan of the AOR genre, especially people who like the keyboard orientated sound of acts like T'BELL, TOTO, LE ROUX and DAKOTA will definitely like this album.
Z RECORDS 2001 |
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PROBLEM CHILD - Same CD
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NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE MILWAUKEE-BASED PROBLEM CHILD (also released by Retrospect), THIS PROBLEM CHILD HAILS FROM MARYLAND AND WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 1985 ONLY AS A LIMITED EDITION VINYL LP. THIS RARE INDIE GLAM/HARD ROCK/HAIR METAL GEM FINALLY GETS THE CD TREATMENT IT DESERVES. A VERY NICE FIND FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s HARD ROCK. CONTAINS 10 SONGS!
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PROBLEM CHILD - Smashin Time CD
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RETROSPECT RECORDS ONCE AGAIN UNEARTHS ANOTHER CRIMINALLY OVERLOOKED SLAB OF MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL. HAILING FROM MILWAUKEE , PROBLEM CHILD'S DEBUT IS A POWERFUL SLICE OF HOOK-LADEN 80s-STYLE MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL THAT WOULD HAVE MADE SOME DENTS IN THE CHARTS IF IT WAS RELEASED 4 YEARS PRIOR. UNFORTUNATELY PROBLEM CHILD NEVER GOT THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVED , MAINLY DUE TO THE GODAWFUL GRUNGE EXPLOSION , BUT THANKS TO RETROSPECT RECORDS YOU CAN OWN THIS SUPER RARE SLICE OF A$$-KICKING HARD ROCK RIGHT NOW!! POWERFUL VOCALS , MASSIVE PRODUCTION , HUGE HOOKS AND BLISTERING AXEWORK NOT ONLY MAKES THIS ONE OF THE BEST INDIE RELEASES OF 1993 , BUT ALSO MAKES IT AN EXTREMELY NICE ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION!! BANDS LIKE THIS ARE THE REASON THE 80s ABSOLUTELY DESTROYED THE FORGETTABLE ALTERNA-CRAP OF THE 90s. VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! 10 out of 10. Contains 11 songs!
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PUMP - Against Everyone's Advice CD
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High class German melodic heavy metal. This is their debut CD and quite hard to find nowadays. This is a limited edition including a poster.
NEON KNIGHTS RECORDS |
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PUMP - Breakdown To Breakthrough CD
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German Melodic Heavy Metal
METAL HEAVEN RECORDS 2006 |
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PUSH - On The Run CD
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'On the run' is the third CD of the Danish band PUSH. The first two were very good melodic hardrock albums, but it was so close to WHITE LION, some people described it as a copycat. Nevertheless, they rocked very melodic and very good. And also this new album sounds very good and the WHITE LION similarity can not be heard on every song anymore. Especially if you listen to the start, because opener "On the run" is a very fast uptempo melodic heavy rocker which has nothing to do with WHITE LION.
We highly recommend this CD to anyone into Melodic Rock a la WHITE LION, DEF LEPPARD…
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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PYRAMID - Cryptic Treasures CD
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FIRST TIME EVER ON CD AND THE SECOND RELEASE BY RETROSPECT RECORDS FOR PHILADELPHIA-BASED HAIR METALLERS 'PYRAMID'. FOLLOWING THE 'HIEROGLYPHICS' ALBUM , PYRAMID CHANGED VOCALISTS BUT STAYED TRUE TO THEIR HI-OCTANE 80s-STYLE MELODIC HARD ROCK ROOTS. GREAT AXEWORK , MEMORABLE HOOKS AND SOARING VOCALS. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Contains 14 songs!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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PYRAMID - Hieroglyphics CD
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RETROSPECT RECORDS ONCE AGAIN DIGS UP ANOTHER ULTRA RARE SLICE OF 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL FROM THE BEST ERA IN ROCK. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD , MEET PYRAMID! HAILING FROM PHILADELPHIA , PYRAMID SERVED UP SOME HOOKY HI-OCTANE LATE 80s HAIR METAL FEATURING BLISTERING GUITAR WORK REMINISCENT OF GUYS LIKE Akira Takasaki and Doug Aldrich. A VERY NICE ADDITION TO YOUR 80s HARD ROCK COLLECTION. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Frontrunner , WhiteFoxx , Britton , Vyper , Bonfire , Lion , TKO etc.... Contains 13 songs!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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QUEENY BLAST POP - Same CD-R
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DURING THE 90s WHEN GLAM WAS 'UNCOOL' - QUEENY BLAST POP CONTINUED TO POUND OUT THEIR BRAND OF UPTEMPO SLEAZE TO THE DIEHARD L.A. STRIP ROCKERS. THIS IS A COLLECTION OF DEMOS AND LIVE TRACKS FROM THIS ERA AND ARE THE ONLY TESTAMENT TO A BAND THAT STUCK TO THEIR GUNS EVEN WHEN GLAM WAS DEEMED 'UNFASHIONABLE'. QUEENY BLAST POP OF COURSE FEATURED LESLI SANDERS WHO WOULD GO ON TO JOIN PRETTY BOY FLOYD. A VERY NICE FIND FOR DIEHARD GLAM COLLECTORS!!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2008 |
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R.P.M. - Revolutions Per Minute DCD
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HERE IT IS! FINALLY DIGITALLY REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES (not a cheap vinyl transfer released by another company) - BOTH RPM ALBUMS IN A BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED CASE FEATURING A MASSIVE 16-PAGE BOOKLET WITH ALL LYRICS AND LINERS BY MARK GENDEL HIMSELF (now exclusively signed with Retrospect Records). THE CRYSTAL CLEAR SOUND QUALITY WILL BLOW YOU AWAY. THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE RPM PACKAGE SO PICK UP THIS CLASSIC SLICE OF 80s AOR / MELODIC ROCK NOW!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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RAILWAY - Climax CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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RAILWAY - II CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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RAILWAY - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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RAINMAKER - Same CD
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This is the much talked about Rainmaker album featuring a superb selection of well known qualified musicians - enter Swedish jounreyman Tommy Denander, Geir Ronning (Prisoner) and legendary English bass player Tony Franklin (Blue Murder/Whitesnake)
The album had been two years in the making - and does the album live up to expectations? Rainmaker is the epitome of European melodic hard rock, each song swiftly sparks out of your speakers propelling a full hard rock sound with choruses and melodies so catchy that you will never forget.
This is an indispensable purchase for fans of 70's and 80's melodic rock. The first song 'Rainmaker' flows with excitement, the riffs are scorching hot and smack you right between the eyes.
'Father Of Your Sins' is a moodier piece similar to Talisman circa 'Genesis'. 'Nancy Hold On' launches itself into thudding riffage, the song is very catchy and commerical, also on a commerical level is the excellent 'Kay' which starts off with solid slabs of melodies, this is another song that explodes out of your speakers and would make a perfect single, 'Kay' is another of the favourite cuts, at this rate Rainmaker have all the qualities to break through into the the big league, there are so many great songs to choose from, check out 'Seriously', the arrangments are pretty complexed on this song, whilst the excellent ballad 'Sound Of My Hearts' threatens to burst into classic Whitesnake territory, in fact the song is very close to Whitesnake's 'Looking For Love'.
'Going Insane' is another hot track, it's very imaginative and very powerful, almost like Blue Murder's 'Valley Of The Kings' mixed with a hint of Vagabond. 'Blood Brother Run' is fast, furious and very flashy.
'Passion Again' is pure melodic rock with an AOR-ish chorus that reminds us of Europe and Talisman, 'Bad Call' is very slick and smothered in melodic hooks, then the last track 'King Of Fools' slides in ending the album on a high, 'King' is rich in melodies and is five minutes of melodic heaven to drool over until we get the second Rainmaker album. Unlike alot of bands around these days Rainmaker posses a certain zeal of excitement that is nothing short of glorious, so make sure you buy Rainmaker pronto.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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RANDOM EYES - Invisible CD +OBI
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RAW SILK - Silk Under the Skin CD
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Maybe the MOST WANTED Greek melodic heavy metal album of all time. The original on vinyl goes for $200+ so you may never see a copy offered. Features the world class anthem "Street girl" as well as more great material. The cover is simply cult, reminiscent of SCORPION's "Savage Amusement". GRAB IT!
UNISOUND RECORDS |
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RAY GILLEN - 5th Anniversary Memorial Tribute CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
SRS RECORDS |
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RAZORBACK - Deadringer CD
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Melodic Heavy Metal featuring Rolf Munkes (EMPIRE), Stefan Berggren (COMPANY OF SNAKES, M3) and Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, A. R. PELL)
AOR HEAVEN RECORDS 2007 |
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REAL STEEL - Same CD
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OMFG!! WHO IS THIS?!?! FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD COMES AN UNBELIEVABLE SLICE OF 80s MELODIC METAL/HARD ROCK ONCE AGAIN UNEARTHED BY THE WORLD'S TOP RE-ISSUE LABEL - RETROSPECT RECORDS. JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU'VE HEARD IT ALL - THINK AGAIN. IMAGINE THE MELODIC METAL OF DOKKEN, SCORPIONS, W.A.S.P., ACCEPT AND BANSHEE WITH THE PURE 80s HARD ROCK OF CINDERELLA, QUIET RIOT AND AC/DC AND YOU HAVE THE MAJESTY OF 'REAL STEEL'!! FEATURING KILLER GUITAR WORK, EXTREMELY CATCHY HOOKS AND VOCALS THAT WILL KICK YOUR A$$, NO 80s METAL FAN SHOULD BE WITHOUT THIS MASTERPIECE! CERTAINLY ONE OF THE DIAMONDS IN THE MASSIVE RETROSPECT CATALOG. ESSENTIAL.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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RECKLESS - No Frills CD
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HOLY CRAP - FINALLY ON CD IS THIS AMAZING SLICE OF 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT NEVER GOT THE RECOGNITION IT DESERVED AND SOMEHOW GOT LOST IN THE SHUFFLE. EASILY ONE OF THE BEST HARD ROCK RELEASES OF 1987 , SOUNDING LIKE A MIX OF MAMA'S BOYS , AXTION , KING KOBRA AND HELIX (without the gritty vocals). GET THIS NOW!!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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REGIME - Straight Through Your Heart CD
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Guitarist Rick Martinez was in the California metal band, Soldier. After offering stand out tracks
on several Christian label compilations with high visibility, no one could understand why the band
never got signed. By 1990. Rick started another band and released an independent cassette that
received high praise in Heaven's Metal Magazine. For the purposes of this release, Rick went back
into the studio to enhance the original recording. The result is a full length, scorching hot melodic
metal release featuring a full on guitar attack. Searing guitar solos scream throughout this album
from beginning to end. Fans of guitar heroes Rex Carroll, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eddie Van Halen,
Steve Vai and 80's commercial metal should consider this a must-have release.
*Limited Edition 1000 units *Digitally remastered *6 live bonus tracks *Never before available on CD
*For fans of Rex Carroll, Yngwie Malmsteen, Soldier, Dokken, Holy Soldier, early Guardian
*In depth liner notes from lead guitar shredder Rick Hunter-Martinez
*Out of Print for over a decade
RETROACTIVE RECORDS |
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REVENGE - Explicit CD
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REVENGE - Handle With Care CD
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REX HUNTER - Life Goes On CD-R
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FIRST TIME EVER ON CD FROM THE WORLD'S LARGEST HARD ROCK / METAL RE-ISSUE LABEL - RETROSPECT RECORDS! SUPER RARE HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK FROM THE EAST COAST. RAZOR-SHARP GUITARS , SOARING VOCALS AND KILLER HOOKS. FOUR SONGS OF PURE 80s-STYLE HAIR METAL. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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ROACHCLIP - The Return CD
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Great German Hard Rock! After 20 years the succesfl studio-musicians joined again together and made their great 2nd album. In fact this is classic Hard Rock with a doomy touch and many URIAH HEEP and DEEP PURPLE influences. Some tracks of the fine and extremely rare Debut were inclued as Bonustracks. Try "Pain is all I feel", "Bethadina" , "Lucy" and many more. Killer stuff.
KARTHAGO RECORDS 2009 |
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ROKO - Fantasy CD
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ROKO - Same CD
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Hard 'n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
POLYDOR RECORDS |
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ROKO - Think About Tomorrow CD
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Hard 'n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
LONG ISLAND RECORDS |
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ROSANNA'S RAIDERS - Fire From Heaven (The Collective Works) 2CD
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The Christian metal label Pure Metal Records signed its share of quality talent during the decade of the eighties, releasing albums by such noteworthy artists as Bride, Saint, Messiah Prophet and Whitecross. Several lesser known – though no less able – groups were part of the label as well: Scarlet Red, Eternal Ryte and Rosanna’s Raiders. Rosanna’s Raiders was a group of particularly merit. A female fronted power trio from Australia, Rosanna’s Raiders recorded two albums on Pure Metal in Calling Down Fire (1987) and Clothed In Fire (1988) that, while not ranking with the heaviest releases of the era, delivered enough guitar driven edge to fall within the commercial hard rock and melodic metal categories. Those whose musical tastes trend towards Shout, Guardian, Angelica and Stryper, for instance, should be able to find a home in Rosanna’s Raiders. Likewise, we would expect fans of other groups of the time with female or male vocalists - Vixen, Barnabas, Scarlet Red and Ransom all come to mind – to embrace Rosanna’s Raiders as well.
The 2CD contains the 1987 release Calling Down Fire and the 1988 release Clothed In Fire (both originally on Pure Metal Records) in their entirety are both on disc 1. Disc 2 has the extremely collectible and previously impossible to find 1985 pro quality 10 song demo called We Are Raiders. Thoroughly remastered for brilliant sonic clarity.
RETROACTIVE RECORDS 2007 |
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SAINT - Same CD-R
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Great hard rock/aor! Contains 8 songs!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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SANTERS - Guitar Alley CD
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SANTERS third studio album, Guitar Alley shows the band blending progressive and pop elements into their hard rock sound. Their most successful album internationally, being released in over 10 countries around the world. Featured tracks include, “Can’t Shake You”, “All Right Now”, “Hate To Love You” and “Dreaming”.
Digitally Remastered
KRESCENDO RECORDS 2009 |
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SANTERS - Racing Time CD
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Regarded by many as the quintessential SANTERS album, Racing Time revs up tune after tune of infectious energy. Critically acclaimed and masterfully produced by Jack Richardson and Rick Santers, featured tracks include, “Mistreatin’ Heart”, “Road to Morocco”, “Winter Freeze”, and “Back Streets”.
Digitally Remastered
KRESCENDO RECORDS 2009 |
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SANTERS - Shot Down In Flames CD
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SANTERS debut album dishes up some honest to goodness rock and roll. Shot Down in Flames was recorded over a one week period - hot off the road from their first cross Canada tour. Featured tracks include, “Shot Down in Flames”, “The Rapper”, “You Turn Me On” and “Time After Time”.
Digitally Remastered
KRESCENDO RECORDS 2009 |
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SARGANT FURY - Little Fish CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
WEA MUSIC |
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SAVANNAH - Forever's Come & Gone CD
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Savannah are one of those bands that come along every once in a while with absolutely everything lovers of pure melodic rock could wish for.
The bands self titled debut received critical press acclaim and this CD is beyond beautiful!
Produced by ex-Stryper frontman Michael Sweet, 'Forever's Come And Gone' sparkles with flowing strength and positive energy with memorable melodies, gorgeous vocals, intelligent lyrics and wonderful musicianship from the opening track of 'One More For The Road' to the last song 'The Questions'.
Savannah have made a commercially viable and catchy record, this CD is overloaded with
great melodic rock songs like 'All Or Nothing', 'Live To See Tomorrow', 'Backs Against The Wall', 'Day After Day And Night' and the superb 'Fight Your Way Out Of Love' which is sure to become a future crowd teaser.
This disc makes you want to listen to it over and over again and is sure to sell like hot cakes, it's well worth buying folks. Highly recommended.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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SCARY HAIRY - Intent To Deliver CD
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The chill that runs up your spine,the hair that stands up on your arm. This is Scary Hairy. Delivering a mouthful of intense melodies & crunching riffs, the debut release from Scary Hairy fills the void between over- the -head progressive & song- oriented metal. It satisfies both the musician & the songwriter. The CD includes the signature guitar work of Harry Dinnel & Kevin Meer. Working together, they weave thru the rhythmic textures of bassist Rob Robinson & drummer Steve Aherns. Singer Michael Thomas Beck`s (ex-MANILA THRILLS) vocals create a layer of melody & emotion that pulls you further inside the music. Blending the art of songwriting , with intricate progressive touches, Scary Hairy is a sound that will capture your imagination and demand your attention.
Originally signed to Atco Records and then subsequently shelved in lieu of the godawful grunge explosion , these five incredible musicians, all hailing from the Midwest, formed on the suggestion of Shrapnel guitar virtuoso Michael Lee Firkins.
This is one of the most-unique sounding Metal bands of the early 90s and is essential to all fans of thinking-man's Metal!!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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SCRAM - Same CD
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This great Springfield, Ohio based band released a limited edition LP in 1980 that topped many vinyl collectors want lists worldwide for decades. Now it finally gets a long-awaited CD release, digitally remastered and found at a much more reasonable price!! This talented quintet’s brand of melodic arena rock mixed with flourishes of southern rock, earned them quite a following back in the day in Ohio where even TOTO refused to be upstaged by them at a concert in their hometown and insisted Scram NOT play!! Recommended to fans of: Fortnox, Head East, April Wine, Bad Company, Fortress, Mayday, Riggs, Nantucket, 38 Special, Grinderswitch, Blackfoot, Black Oak Arkansas and Led Zeppelin!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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SERENA ROCK BAND - Rolling On The Road CD
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Second NEVER-released album recorded in 1991 for this italian Hard Rock band featuring
Alex De Rosso (Dokken, Dark Lord, Headrush, etc) on guitar & Paolo Muffato (Dark Lord) on bass.
Great production (the recording-budget was huge, back then!), full colour 16 pages booklet, all lyrics included + many band pics & band biography. Fantastic Class/Melodic Rock a la David Lee Roth ("Skyscraper"-era) /Dokken!!!
HEART OF STEEL RECORDS 2008 |
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SERGEANT - Same CD
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Debut album from 1984 by the cult English/Swiss Melodic Hard Rockers.
For first time on CD ever! Official reissue, licensed from Battle Cry / GAMA records.
8-page booklet with brand new artwork, band history, lyrics, rare pictures, and info. Enhanced multimedia CD including two bonus video clips!
Limited to 1000 copies
01. Upside Down
02. Rollin'
03. Make your Move
04. Love Me Tonight
05. You Got Me Reelin'
06. Paradise [mp3]
07. I've Got to Know
08. One Look
09. Are You Lonely
10. Good Time Loser
11. Upside down (Remix) Bonus Track
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Multimedia video tracks:
Steamroller Blues (video clip)
Living in the Fast Lane (video clip)
STORMSPELL RECORDS |
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SERGEANT - Streetwise CD
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Sophomore album from 1986 by the cult English/Swiss Melodic Hard Rockers. For first time on CD ever! Official reissue, licensed from Battle Cry / GAMA records.
8-page booklet with brand new artwork, band history, lyrics, rare pictures, and info. Enhanced multimedia CD including two bonus video clips!!
Limited to 1000 copies!!
01. Don't Stop
02. Thunder & Lightning
03. In My Blood
04. Taking Time
05. Hold On
06. Living in the Fast Lane
07. Lonely Nights
08. Streetwise
09. Can't Get Over You
10. Moving
11. Gonna Show You Bonus Track
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Multimedia video tracks:
I've Got a Feeling (video clip)
Moving (video clip)
STORMSPELL RECORDS |
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SEVEN WISHES - Same CD
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This is the debut effort from this talented Swedish quartet. Songs like "We Want It All", "Confirm The Action", "The Wasted" and "Love Affection" really jam! "Bring Me To Heaven" and "Open Your Eyes" slow things down a few notches.
The musicianship is very solid throughout the album, as Seven Wishes struts through their Dokken and TNT inspired version of heavy metal. Seven Wishes are an excellent example of melodic metal, we give it two thumbs up!
Z RECORDS 2003 |
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SEVEN WISHES - Utopia CD
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Swedish hard rockers Seven Wishes on another fine melodic release and more energy and power than ever. This is their 2nd album and their strongest so far and should satisfy fans of Dokken, XYZ, Firehouse and Push for sure.
Z RECORDS 2001 |
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SGT. ROXX - Weapon Of Miss Distraction CD
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Undeniably one of the most enduring legends to come out of the 90’s Chicago Rock Scene, SGT ROXX took the Midwest and East Coast by storm and left them wanting more. Featuring “Push N Squeeze”, (including guest-songwriting by Lillian Axe’s John Ster on “Don’t Cry”) the debut EP that sparked online bidding wars more than a decade later, this disc delivers the “more” with previously unreleased archived studio sessions & rare live recordings in the most comprehensive compilation of the phenomena that was SGT ROXX to date!
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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SHAKE CITY - Same CD
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Fantastic 80's melodic metal!
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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SHAKIN STREET - Solid As A Rock CD
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A CD consiting of the 2 first albums by SHAKIN STREET, "Vampire Rock" and their same-titled one. Excellent hardrock / heavy metal fronted by female singer Fabienne Shine. Ross the Boss of MANOWAR fame appears on the self titled album. Another classic slice released on the Black Rose label. A must have purchase for MANOWAR completists and authentic US hard rock freaks.
BLACK ROSE RECORDS |
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SHARK ISLAND - Law Of The Order CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
EPIC RECORDS |
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SHOTGUN WEDDING - If You Only Knew CD
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MUCH NEEDED REISSUE OF THIS EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND 80s-STYLE MELODIC HARD ROCK/SLEAZE/GLAM RELEASE. FEATURES DAVE BELANGER OF FASHION POLICE/PRETTY VACANT. RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Pretty Vacant , Sweet Pain , Fashion Police , Tainted Angel , Blue Tiger , Alleycat Scratch , Kinki Stunt ETC...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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SHY - Breakaway MCD
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SHY - Unfinished Business CD
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Top quality AOR in it's purest and traditonal 80's form. A must for lovers of melody with high pitch vocals, but well worthy of checking out for anyone into keyboard layered AOR.
Z RECORDS 2002 |
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SHY TIGER - Tails Out CD-R
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SHY TIGER'S ULTRA RARE DEBUT RELEASE IS PURE 80s-STYLE SUNSET STRIP TEEZ'N PLEEZ'N GLAM. FIRST TIME EVER ON CD. A NICE ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. BE ONE OF 100 PEOPLE IN THE WORLD TO FINALLY OWN THIS ELUSIVE TREASURE ON CD.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2005 |
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SHYANNE - Same CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD WE HAVE A CLASSIC UNDERGROUND AOR / POMP ROCK GEM FROM 1982!! A HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE ALBUM AMONG VINYL COLLECTORS , NOW YOU CAN GET THIS COVETED AOR / POMP / MELODIC ROCK CLASSIC ON CD. LUSH KEYBOARDS , TASTY GUITAR WORK AND BIG HARMONIES. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Roadmaster , Spys , Detective , Charlie , The Tubes , All-Sports Band , New England , Prism ETC... Contains 10 songs!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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SHYLOCK - Pyronized CD
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Melodic hard rock/heavy metal from Germany! This is the 2nd album of the band. Booklet with 8 pages containing lyrics, etc
BIG ROCK MUSIC BRASIL 2001 |
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SILENT RAGE - Shattered Hearts CD
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HAILING FROM LOS ANGELES , THIS IS THE COVETED DEBUT RELEASE FROM ONE OF THE BEST OF THE 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK GENRE. SILENT RAGE'S FIRST ALBUM WAS PRODUCED BY PAUL SABU AND SHOWCASES A CLASSY TOP-NOTCH SLAB OF HAIR METAL / AOR / 80s HARD ROCK WITH HUGE HOOKS , KILLER VOCALS AND A PERFECT BLEND OF KEYBOARDS AND GUITARS. NOW , FOR THE FIRST TIME , DIGITALLY REMASTERED AND INCLUDING A BRAND NEW BONUS TRACK PRODUCED ONCE AGAIN BY PAUL SABU - THIS IS THE DEBUT RELEASE THAT WILL MAKE ALL OTHER VERSIONS OF THIS DISC OBSOLETE. RATED EXTREMELY HIGHLY BY MELODIC ROCK FANS WORLDWIDE , THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR 80s HARD ROCK COLLECTION.
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SILENT RAGE - Still Alive CD
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Silent Rage was a very good band hitting it big with their 2nd release in 1989 when the market was so saturated that you needed something other than good musicians to get noticed. If you didn't have the help of Headbangers Ball you might as well given up. Although Silent Rage didn't have a gimmick and very little help from MTV, their album at the time, sold well. "Don't Touch Me There" produced by Gene Simmons was a really good rocker. Tunes like "Tonight Your Mine" and the ELO remake of "Can't Get Her Out Of My Head" rocked!
Here we are 13 years later and the theme for the rockers seems to be that they are "Still Alive". All 4 original guys, Bob Ezrin producing with a personal CD that kicks as well, if not better than the 13 year old production. With "Still Alive" opening up the CD, it just keeps rockin with "Unchained" and a very radio friendly tune called "Whiskey Woman"... and it doesn't stop there. "Livin For The Moment" just keeps you wanting more of this band. Photographed on location in Egypt, the CDs cover and insert have made a unique theme for this release. The absolute favorite song and Hot Pick on this CD is "When the Night is Over", a pure classic!
Z RECORDS 2002 |
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SILVER RISC - Same CD
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One more VERY obscure Greek hard n' heavy release that was originally released on the deceased underground label MOLON LAVE records that in the 90's had released a bunch of hard to find now, 7'' singles, EP's and LP's of various Greek bands. Anything on MOLON LAVE is a collector's item.
UNISOUND RECORDS |
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SKAGARACK - A Slice Of Heaven CD
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Hard 'n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
POLYDOR RECORDS |
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SKAGARACK - Hungry For A Game CD
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Hard 'n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
POLYDOR RECORDS |
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SKAGARACK - Same CD
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Hard n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition
LONG ISLAND RECORDS |
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SNAKE EYE - Ritual Instinct CD
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Melodic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
KIVEL RECORDS 2006 |
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SNAKEGOD - Invitation CD
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Their first and last album of this really cool melodic metal band from Finland. Despite their melodic approach, their lyrics deal with "evil" topics.
MTM MUSIC 2001 |
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SNAKERYDER - Same CD
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Ultra cool hard rock / AOR from New Jersey. This is the band's debut CD released back in 2004 and comes with our highest recommendation if you dig the melodic metal sound.
Z RECORDS 2004 |
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SONIC X - Sonic X CD
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If you like DOKKEN then you should definitely go for this Canadian melodic metal band. This is a semi-private pressing from 2004 that is quite hard to find nowadays. A real bargain for the price offered here!
Z RECORDS 2004 |
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SPLIT IMAGE - Sign Of Aggression CD
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HAILING FROM FLORIDA, SPLIT IMAGE SPENT MANY YEARS ON THE CLUB SCENE OPENING FOR MANY BIG-NAME ACTS BUT UNFORTUNATELY NEVER GOT THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVED. DURING THAT TIME SPLIT IMAGE RECORDED MANY TRACKS THAT HAVE NEVER SEEN THE LIGHT OF DAY ON CD FORMAT. FEATURING FIERY GUITARS, MEMORABLE HOOKS AND BIG HARMONY VOCALS , RETROSPECT RECORDS RELEASES 13 TRACKS OF BLAZING HAIR METAL / MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT SHOULD APPEAL TO ALL FANS AND COLLECTORS OF BIG 80s ARENA ROCK. A WORTHY ADDITION TO THE COLLECTION!!
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STAMPEDE - Hurricane Town CD-R
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Great 80s Hard Rock!!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2005 |
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STAXX - Don' No No Betta CD
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HOLY SMOKES! THE WORLD'S TOP RE-ISSUE LABEL , RETROSPECT RECORDS , HAS UNEARTHED ANOTHER FANTASTIC SLAB OF MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL THAT SOMEHOW SLIPPED THROUGH THE CRACKS. THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT SONGS ON THIS CD I HAD A HARD TIME PICKING 4 TO PROVIDE AS SOUND SAMPLES. FEATURES SOME RAZOR-SHARP AXEWORK , KILLER VOCALS (similar to Greg Billings of Stranger) , BIG HARMONIES AND UNFORGETTABLE HOOKS. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE TOP RETROSPECT RELEASES SO FAR AND APPEARS ON CD FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL FANS OF 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK!! WOW!!!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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STEELHEART - Wait CD
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Fine hard n' heavy with the divine vocals of Matijevic.
NTS RECORDS |
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STEEPLECHASE - Same CD
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This is more classic melodic hard rock / heavy metal, from the crossover genre of the early eighties that has donated us masterpieces like SURVIVOR, LEGEND, WINTERHAWK etc. Loaded with 7 bonus tracks, makes a necessary purchase for every fan of that fantastic genre.
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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STEPHEN PEARCY - Fueler 2CD
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The lead singer of the legendary RATT on a personal album not quite in the style he's known for but it does have its moments. Mostly recommended to AOR and melodic metal fans related albums collectors, as the album features a wide range of styles.
Comes with an extra promo CD that includes tracks of PERRIS RECORDS bands.
PERRIS RECORDS |
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STIKKI FYKK - Eight Ladies In The Late Eighties CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
SUNSET RECORDS |
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STIKKI FYKK - Fazt Carz An' Rock 'n' Roll Starz CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
B.O. RECORDS |
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STIKKI FYKK - Pink Lippstikkz In The Northern Sky CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
SUNSET RECORDS |
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STRANGER - No More Dirty Deals CD
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YES!! THE MOST UNDERRATED AND CRIMINALLY OVERLOOKED BAND IN THE WORLD FINALLY GETS RE-ISSUED BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. TOTALLY AWESOME MELODIC HARD ROCK / AOR FROM FLORIDA THAT SHOULD BE MANDATORY IN EVERYONE'S HARD ROCK COLLECTION. KILLER HOOKS , SOULFUL VOCALS , TASTY GUITAR WORK......THESE GUYS HAVE IT ALL. Contains 11 songs.
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STRANGER - No Rules CD
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YES!! THE MOST UNDERRATED AND CRIMINALLY OVERLOOKED BAND IN THE WORLD FINALLY GETS RE-ISSUED BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. TOTALLY AWESOME MELODIC HARD ROCK / AOR FROM FLORIDA THAT SHOULD BE MANDATORY IN EVERYONE'S HARD ROCK COLLECTION. KILLER HOOKS , SOULFUL VOCALS , TASTY GUITAR WORK......THESE GUYS HAVE IT ALL. Contains 12 songs!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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STRANGER - Same CD
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YES!! THE MOST UNDERRATED AND CRIMINALLY OVERLOOKED BAND IN THE WORLD FINALLY GETS RE-ISSUED BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. TOTALLY AWESOME MELODIC HARD ROCK / AOR FROM FLORIDA THAT SHOULD BE MANDATORY IN EVERYONE'S HARD ROCK COLLECTION. KILLER HOOKS , SOULFUL VOCALS , TASTY GUITAR WORK......THESE GUYS HAVE IT ALL. Contains 10 songs!
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STRATUS - Throwing Shapes CD
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STRIKE TWICE - Same CD
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Strike Twice was created by vocalist Michael Hayes and guitarist Rob Luv, two guys with a love in their hearts and souls for hot-blooded hard rock. Fate smiled kindly on them during the 80s hair-metal revolution as they packed out clubs everywhere they went, including Hot Rock, Sundance, and Club Loaded. Their tight, sleaze-fueled sound and debauchery-drenched stage show struck a chord with a cross-gender audience, appealing to men and women in equal numbers. Their music was powerful and precise, their songs designed to deliver hook-heavy entertainment.
Strike Twice played their music from their guts, displaying a killer knack for crafting punchy, high-energy hard rock songs that drip with streetwise swagger and bad boy shock factor. Never settling for second best, Strike Twice gave it all they had, a well-oiled hair-metal machine that delivered the goods to hungry hard rockers. With ripping tunes like "Tuff Luck," "Dirty Lover," and "Undress Me," Strike Twice proves beyond any doubt that they possess that indefinable hard rock magic.
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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STRIKEFORCE - Reign Of Fire CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD COMES MIDWEST MELODIC METALLERS 'STRIKEFORCE'. 9 POWERFUL TRACKS OF AMERICAN MELODIC METAL JUST THE WAY WE LIKE IT. KICKA$$ VOCALS AND SHREDDING GUITAR WORK. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Dokken , Scorpions , Leatherwolf , Blitzkrieg , Atomik Cocktail , Foxx , Rough Cutt , Black N Blue , Shok Paris ETC....
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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SURGIN - Tokyo Rose CD
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SURVIVOR - All your Pretty Moves CD
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One of the finest crossover hard rock / heavy metal pieces from the U.S. The original on vinyl is a bitch to get. Forget the Rocky Balboa SURVIVOR. This is the real thing. Astonishing guitars-all-over masterpiece from '79 that every serious metal fan is in need of. Once you listen to killer cuts like "Kristallnacht", "Black sea", "Breakout" you'll be picking your chin from the ground.........yeah, it's that good! Once again superior work by the great MONSTER RECORDS.
MONSTER RECORDS |
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SWEET TEAZE - Do It Till It Hurtz CD-R
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Great hair metal / glam! Contains 11 songs!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2005 |
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SYRON VANES - Insane CD
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'03 album from Swedish long lived band. 12 tracks of powerful guitar chords with plenty of melody without being AOR. But a fine piece of classic rock style!
CARNIVAL RECORDS 2003 |
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TAINTED ANGEL - A Little Heaven CD-R
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GREAT GLAM / HAIR METAL FINALLY RE-ISSUED BY RETROSPECT RECORDS. CONTAINS 8 SONGS!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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TEN - Return To Evermore CD
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"Evermore" will appeal to all fans of Ten, be it their more recent AOR bent releases or the heavy rock of the initial outings in the early 90s. It is a careful mixture that has been put together here, and one that will likely find even more fans of the band crawling out of the woodwork due to the high caliber of songwriting and performances that is put into each piece of work. It is likely to be considered one of their best, and will be played and loved for years to come.
This is the Asian verison that features one bonus song!
AVALON RECORDS 2004 |
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TERRAROSA - Same CD
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According to Z RECORDS, TERRAROSA is a fusion of Giant , The Storm and It Bites resulting in a nail biting rollercoaster ride through some of the best AOR material recorded in recent years.
Well, we couldn't agree more...
Z RECORDS 2004 |
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TERRY GANN - If You're Listening CD+DVD
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RECORDED DURING THE LATE 80s AND FINALLY RELEASED ON CD BY RETROSPECT RECORDS , TERRY GANN GAINED QUITE A BIT OF NOTORIETY FROM HIS SUCCESS ON THE MTV BASEMENT TAPES SHOW. UNFORTUNATELY TERRY NEVER REALLY GOT THE RECOGNITION HE SO RIGHTLY EARNED JUDGING BY THIS CLASSY SLAB OF MELODIC ROCK / AOR. PRODUCED BY VAN McLAIN OF Shooting Star' (who also contributes a few guitar solos). TERRY IS TRUELY A MULTI-TALENTED MUSICIAN AND SINGER-SONGWRITER AND THIS COLLECTION OF 13 SONGS IS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR AOR COLLECTION.
FROM THE UPTEMPO AOR ROCKERS TO THE HEARTFELT BALLADS , THIS CD/DVD SET IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: John Waite , Rick Springfield , Jimi Goare , Joe Lamont ETC...
THE DVD FEATURES EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS AND LIVE FOOTAGE!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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THE ACTION - Louder Than Words CD-R
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ANOTHER MEGA RARE FIND BROUGHT TO YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD BY THE WORLD'S LARGEST RE-ISSUE LABEL - THE ACTION WERE FROM FLORIDA AND PLAY KEYBOARD-DOMINATED MELODIC ROCK / AOR THAT SOMETIMES DEVIATES INTO HI-TECH AOR TERRITORY. COMBINE THAT WITH TASTY GUITAR WORK AND BIG-HARMONY VOCALS AND YOU HAVE AN INDIE AOR RELEASE THAT IS ESSENTIAL TO YOUR COLLECTION.
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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THE CHAIR - Same CD
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When one American Singer-songwriter, four Swedish instrumentalists, and a massive array of heavy grooves met up in Malmoe, South Sweden, melted down, and gave the sounds and songs their textures, The time for the new lifestyle had arrived...at last. This is 70s Hard Rock, sometime between then and into the future. A tap on the back, a reminder of what Hard Rock sounded like in the beginning, and why it sounded at all. A recommended album for friends of KAMCHATKA, LANCE LOPEZ, MOUNTAIN, JOE BONAMASSA and other heavy bluesy hardrockers.
TRANSUBSTANS RECORDS 2008 |
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THE GRAND TRICK - The Decadent Session CD
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GRAND TRICK is a 5 piece heavy rock band from Jomkoping, Sweden who have now released their debut album. The 9 songs on the album are nicely performed and got a fresh and vital sound representative to the sort of heavy rock that GRAND TRICK is playing. Sounds like the 70's? Damn right it does, but not a simple tribute or a means to try and recreate the aforementioned decade. On the contrary,THE GRAND TRICK strives to create new and exciting music in a 70's style inspired by the great bands of that era like THIN LIZZY and DEEP PURPLE. No doubt these guys heard alot of good genuine 70's hardrock.
TRANSUBSTANS RECORDS 2005 |
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THE JACKS - In Danger CD
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SUPER RARE MELODIC ROCK / AOR FROM OMAHA , NEBRASKA. FIRST TIME EVER ON CD AND WHAT A GEM THIS IS!! FROM THE PURE AOR OF 'Love's In Danger' , THE HI-TECH AOR OF 'Maria' , TO THE ABSOLUTE HIGHLIGHT OF THE DISC , THE MONSTER BALLAD 'Que Linda' , FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s AOR WILL QUICKLY FIND A PLACE IN THEIR COLLECTION FOR 'THE JACKS'. LOTS OF HARMONIES , SPRINKLINGS OF KEYBOARDS AND TRADE-OFF VOCALS BETWEEN DAN BIRD & ROBERT FIGUEROA. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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THE ROMEO SLAM - Same CD-R
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HAILING FROM KANSAS CITY , THE ROMEO SLAM RECORDED A TON OF DEMOS DURING THE 90s THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN RELEASED ON CD - UNTIL NOW. RETROSPECT CHOSE THE EARLIEST MATERIAL FOR ROMEO SLAM'S DEBUT AND SHOWCASES A VERY TALENTED BAND THAT POSSESSED A LOT OF POTENTIAL. UNFORTUNATELY THEY NEVER REALLY HAD A CHANCE AGAINST THE WAVE OF FLANNEL THAT WAS POLLUTING THE AIRWAVES. FROM THE COMMERCIAL EDGE OF 'Ain't Seen You Around' TO THE SKID ROW-ISH HARD-HITTING SWAGGER OF 'Take It From Me' , THE ROMEO SLAM IS A WELCOME ADDITION TO THE 80s-STYLE HARD ROCK / GLAM / HAIR METAL COLLECTION. NOTE: Sound quality varies as these songs were taken from various sources - Retrospect has done the best possible job to restore the songs!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2009 |
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THEODORE HYDREOS - Subway Feeling CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal by the Greek guitarist Theodore Hydreos' band! Contains 13 songs.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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THICK RICHARD - Back On Track CD
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FACETIOUSLY NAMED 'THICK RICHARD' WAS BASED OUT OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA AND SPENT MOST OF THE 80s TOURING UP AND DOWN THE WEST COAST CLUB CIRCUIT. OBVIOUSLY INFLUENCED BY HARD ROCK LEGENDS 'Y & T' , THICK RICHARD BOASTED A KILLER GUITARIST IN Mark Adorni , A TIGHT RHYTHM SECTION AND SOULFUL VOCALS BY Brian Burch. CALL IT HAIR METAL OR MELODIC HARD ROCK , THICK RICHARD WAS A VERY TALENTED BAND WHO KNEW HOW TO WRITE A GREAT HOOK AND THIS CD IS ANOTHER TREASURE FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS OF OBSCURE 80s HARD ROCK. Contains 10 songs!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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THIRD DEGREE - Same CD-R
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THE WORLD'S TOP RE-ISSUE LABEL , RETROSPECT RECORDS , HAS UNEARTHED YET ANOTHER SUPER RARE MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL GEM!! HAILING FROM MINNEAPOLIS , THIRD DEGREE WAS PRODUCED BY MARIAH'S FRONTMAN DENNIS LIND AND FEATURES HIS LITTLE BROTHER CHAD ON VOCALS - WHICH WOULD EXPLAIN THEIR SIMILARITIES. INFECTIOUS HOOKS AND GOOD-TIME AMERICAN ROCK N ROLL FROM THE SHORT-LIVED THIRD DEGREE. ESSENTIAL TO ALL FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s-STYLE MELODIC HARD ROCK! FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2007 |
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TNT - Tell No Tales CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
POLYGRAM RECORDS |
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TOBRUK - Wild On The Run 2CD
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TONIGHT YOU ROCK - All Comes Down To You CD
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WOW - WHO IS THIS? RETROSPECT RECORDS DIGS UP ANOTHER ABSOLUTE WINNER FROM THE MID-LATE 80s. T.Y.R. HAIL FROM CALIFORNIA AND SPENT QUITE A FEW YEARS PLAYING DAMN NEAR EVERY CLUB ON THE WEST COAST. WHY THESE GUYS NEVER MADE THE BIG-TIME IS BEYOND ME!! T.Y.R. WERE CERTAINLY AS GOOD AS MANY OTHER MAJOR LABEL COMPETITORS AND YET SUCCESS ELUDED THEM.
BUT NEVER FEAR! AS USUAL , RETROSPECT IS DETERMINED TO KEEP FINDING THESE HIDDEN GEMS AND GET THEM OUT TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.
THE LOOKS , THE HOOKS , SMOKIN' GUITARS AND SOARING VOCALS - T.Y.R. IS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR 80s HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL COLLECTION!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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TONY MILLS - Cruiser CD
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Excellent hard n' heavy AOR / melodic metal CD release by the man that is best remembered for fronting SHY.
Z RECORDS 2002 |
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TORBEN SCHMIDT - A Bit On The Side CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
SONY MUSIC |
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TOURIST - The Relevance Of Motion CD
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Very nice band in the melodic metal style. This is their debut CD, well worth checking out! Influenced by bands like PERFECT CIRCLE etc.
MTM MUSIC |
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TOWERSOUND - Same CD
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TOX - Prince Of Darkness CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
LASERLIGHT DIGITAL |
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TOXIC DOLLZ - Running From The Law CD-R
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Great hair metal/glam rock! For fans of POISON! Contains 12 songs!
!!WARNING!!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RELEASED PRO-PRINTED CD-R BY RETROSPECT RECORDS! ONE OF THE LEADING MELODIC METAL RE-ISSUE LABELS!
RETROSPECT RECORDS 2006 |
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TRADEMARK - Fatal Blues CD
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Absolutely TOP melodic heavy metal MASTERPIECE that it's a wonder why it has passed unnoticed to this day. If you don't have it you need to get it! Some of the most perfect melodic metal tunes ever written. What makes this re-issue really unique is the fact that it contains bonus material and also the lyrics. Further more, the original is nowhere to be found!
UNISOUND RECORDS |
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TREAT - Muscle In Motion CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
Metal Rendezvous Records |
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TREAT - Organized Crime CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
VERTIGO RECORDS |
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TREAT - Scratch And Bite CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition, Comes With OBI
POLYGRAM RECORDS |
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TREXEL - Balance Of Power CD
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Guitarist, singer, and producer Ben Trexel is the mastermind of TREXEL-BALANCE OF POWER, a 17 track tour-de-force of HIGH QUALITY 80s-STYLE MELODIC HARD ROCK / AOR FEATURING MEMORABLE HOOKS AND SUPERB MUSICIANSHIP. ANOTHER VERY NICE FIND BROUGHT TO YOU BY RETROSPECT RECORDS!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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TRIXIE - Lift You Up CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
METAL MAYHEM MUSIC |
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TRIXIE - Shelter CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
METAL MAYHEM MUSIC |
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TRUTH AND JANEY - No Rest For The Wicked CD
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TWO BIT THIEF - Another Sad Story...In The Big City CD
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Not so much of a melodic metal album but mostly a pure heavy/glam offering with raw, dirty lyrics about gangs, prison etc. It's not so easy to find nowadays and is highly sought after by collectors of the genre.
COMBAT 1990 |
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TYKETTO - Don't Come Easy CD
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Hard n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition, Comes With OBI & Lyrics Booklet
DGC RECORDS |
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TYKETTO - Strength In Numbers CD
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Along with their debut CD this is the finest TYKETTO offering. Strong hard n' heavy 2nd release. A classic!
CMC INTERNATIONAL |
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UZI - Madhouse CD
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Pure 80's heavy rock/metal melodic heavy upbeat guitar driven Rock in the style of BLACK 'N BLUE / RATT / BULLETBOYS!
UZI was formed in The Windy City during late 1986 by childhood friends and co-founders, singer, songwriter, bassist Nicholas Flynt and guitarist Keith Johnson. After their show debut in 1987, UZI's popularity began to skyrocket as they displayed a unique diversity between electric/acoustic performances and legendary shows at The
Avalon, The Thirsty Whale, The Vic Theatre, trips out West to The City Of Angels to perform at Concrete Management's well known "Foundations Forum," as well as legendary Sunset Strip Club's Gazzarri's, The Whiskey, The Roxy, and The Coconut Teaszer.
UZI was influenced by the metal rock wave ridden by bands like AC/DC and Motley Crue. Their debut, a collection full of razor guitars, piston-powered drums, and sleazy-pop hooks, displays ten extraordinary songs unleashing a barrage of swagger. "American Dream" and "Rocker" are soon to be classic metal anthems. Title track "Madhouse," arguably the album's best song, will raise blood pressure after just one listen. "Away From My Heart," one the band's strongest songs, undoubtedly rivals any rocker ballad by GNR, Motley Crue, or Skid Row.
EONIAN RECORDS 2009 |
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VAGH - Sands Of Time CD
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Excellent debut melodic heavy metal by this Swedish band. They did one more album 2 years later (2004) and then we've lost track of them.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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VAIN - No Respect CD
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Hard Rock/Melodic Metal
Later Edition
ISLAND RECORDS |
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VALENTINE - Same CD
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Hard n Heavy / AOR
Later Edition, Comes With Lyrics Poster
GIANT RECORDS |
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VALINOR'S TREE - ...And Then There Is Silence CD
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Their second effort so far. This is of Sweden's most promising new bands in the genre of progressive and symphonic rock. Their hard edged music can be best described as something in between ANEKDOTEN & ÄNGLAGÅRD
RECORD HEAVEN |
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VALINOR'S TREE - Kingdom Of Sadness CD
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Swedish melodic progressive & symphonic in the vein of ANEKDOTEN & ÄNGLAGÅRD. Very good. 4 long tracks.
RECORD HEAVEN 1998 |
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VALOR - Make It Big CD
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RETROSPECT RECORDS HAS DONE IT AGAIN!! THE LARGEST 80s HARD ROCK / AOR RE-ISSUE LABEL IN THE WORLD UNLEASHES ANOTHER HOLY GRAIL IN THE FORM OF 'VALOR'. VALOR WERE ONE OF THE TOP BANDS IN THE DENVER , COLORADO AREA FROM 1987-1993. FIRST TIME EVER ON CD - THIS IS THE FIRST OF 3 ALBUMS TO BE RELEASED BY RETROSPECT.
WITH PRODUCTION DUTIES SPLIT BETWEEN LEGENDARY PRODUCERS GEOFF WORKMAN AND RODNEY MILLS , THIS IS AN AMAZING SLICE OF MELODIC HARD ROCK FEATURING MASSIVE HOOKS , KEYBOARDS , HUGE VOCAL HARMONIES AND GUITAR HEROICS EASILY ON PAR WITH GUYS LIKE Nuno Bettencourt , Marc Diglio , Vito Bratta , Reb Beach and Brad Gillis.
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL FANS OF LATE 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL / AOR. WOW!!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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VALOR - Toy Soldiers CD
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RETROSPECT RECORDS HAS DONE IT AGAIN!! THE LARGEST 80s HARD ROCK/AOR RE-ISSUE LABEL IN THE WORLD UNLEASHES ANOTHER HOLY GRAIL IN THE FORM OF 'VALOR'. VALOR WERE ONE OF THE TOP BANDS IN THE DENVER, COLORADO AREA FROM 1987-1993. FIRST TIME EVER ON CD - THIS IS THE SECOND OF 3 ALBUMS TO BE RELEASED BY RETROSPECT.
PRODUCED AND ENGINEERED BY THE LEGENDARY GEOFF WORKMAN, THIS IS AN AMAZING SLICE OF MELODIC PERFECTION FEATURING MASSIVE HOOKS, KEYBOARDS, HUGE VOCAL HARMONIES AND GUITAR HEROICS EASILY ON PAR WITH GUYS LIKE Nuno Bettencourt , Marc Diglio , Vito Bratta , Reb Beach and Brad Gillis.
FROM THE JOURNEY-ESQUE "Summer Nights" and "Trouble In Paradise" TO HAIR METAL ANTHEMS LIKE "Believe" and "Fool No More" AND THE 'EXTREME'-INSPIRED TITLE TRACK , THIS CD IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL FANS OF LATE 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL / AOR. WOW!!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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VANADIUM - Seventheaven CD
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EXCELLENT private re-issue of the classic MEGA RARE MONSTER LP of the Italian 80's masters of steel VANADIUM. Definitely one of the greatest melodic metal pieces of all time that no serious collection should miss! Booklet includes lyrics!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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VAUGHN - Is That All There Is? MiniCD
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This is a limited edition EP by the mighty Danny Vaughn, former frontman of the classic name of the genre TYKETTO. As you can understand, you should expect nothing but high quality melodic hard n' heavy. The CD EP includes 3 songs, plus a narration of Danny Vaughn about his personal band.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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VAUGHN - Soldiers And Sailors On Riverside CD
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Danny Vaughn was the vocalist of the mighty TYKETTO and this debut album sees him and the guys take the best of what they were, adding it to their new influences, resulting in an album that is modern while retaining a classic rock feel.
First listen might see you with the opinion that it's a simple and straightforward album. But the beauty of this record is that with every listen there is more unfolding in front of you and it is on these repeat listens that the many melodies on the record become more familiar.
Especially the Tyketto but also the majority should view this album as a classic piece of AOR / melodic rock.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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VENDETTA - Same CD
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FINALLY , AFTER OVER 25 YEARS , THIS EARLY 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK GEM GETS AN OFFICIAL CD RELEASE. VENDETTA WAS LED BY VOCALIST / GUITARIST NIKI BUZZ WHO WOULD GO ON TO FORM THE MORE METALLIC 'M-80' , WHILE BASSIST KLYPH BLACK WOULD END UP IN THE AOR ACT 'Urgent'. THIS POWER TRIO'S DEBUT RELEASE SHOWCASES A FIERY BRAND OF MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT FEATURED A TIGHT RHYTHM SECTION , SOME KILLER RIFFS , AND NIKI'S SOULFUL SOARING VOCALS. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Riggs , Sammy Hagar , Montrose , Mayday , Illusion AND MANY OTHER QUALITY EARLY80s HARD ROCK ACTS. Contains 10 songs!
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VENGEANCE - Back In The Ring CD +OBI
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Features 1 Japan only bonus track.
HOT ROCKIN' RECORDS |
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VICTORY GROUP - Tomorrow CD
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HOLY SMOKES - WHAT IS THIS? AOR FANS AND COLLECTORS ALL OVER THE WORLD HAVE LONG LAMENTED THE FACT THAT ONE OF CANADA'S GREATEST 80s AOR ALBUMS WAS NEVER RELEASED ON CD.....BUT THANKS TO RETROSPECT RECORDS HERE IT IS IN ALL ITS GLORY! A FANTASTIC SLICE OF EARLY 80s AOR THAT EVERY COLLECTOR SHOULD OWN. GREAT VOCALS , HUGE CHORUSES AND A PERFECT BLEND OF KEYS AND GUITARS MAKES THIS AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR 80s MELODIC ROCK / AOR COLLECTION. VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Survivor , Styx , Dixon House Band , Franke & The Knockouts , Prism , RPM , Sharx , Alliance , Michael Stanley Band , Jackson Browne , New England , Spys AND EVERY OTHER TOP-NOTCH EARLY 80s BAND. WOW!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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VIOLENT SILENCE - Same CD
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OK, this will sound like a kliché, but this band, I promise you, is one of the absolute best Swedish newcommers in the progressive genre !! From the opening track, "Squeal point" we get lovely songs with keyboards / bass / drums & vocals. Quite in their on leauge, but especially the vocals is fantastic harmony leads, and also the keyboards is utterly cool performed. This is simply art-rock at it's very best from Sweden, from a band I hope to hear much more from.
RECORD HEAVEN MUSIC |
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VON GROOVE - 3 Faces Past CD
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Classic Canadian AOR band that will apply to fans of the genre.
Z RECORDS 2000 |
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WAR & PEACE - The Walls Have Eyes CD
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This release from War & Peace is essentially a Jeff Pilson solo album. Musically the album is fairly dark and contemporary, while vocally Pilson comes across like a soulful Jani Lane as he tackles several serious issues in the lyrics. Having worked in both Dokken and Dio, Pilson has managed to blend the pop-sensibilities of the former with the classic metal sound of the later, resulting in some powerful music.
Imagine the majestic leanings of a band such as Blue Murder being dragged into the 21st century and you can get a feel for The Walls Have Eyes. "Stranger In My Own Land" is the logical choice for radio; it has an incredibly catchy chorus and chugging verses leading up to it. A killer 70s sounding guitar dominates the aggressive "Rock And Roll Breakdown" while "No One Is Listening" and "The Shell" wanders into the melodic territory of artists such as Ken Tamplin with their multi-layered vocals. "Black In The Mirror" has Pilson unleashing a heavily blues based guitar solo with outstanding results.
"Desperate Hearts" may just be the best song on this album. It is a slower number that really displays the power of Pilson's voice -- not to mention his mastery of the passion laced guitar. The Walls Have Eyes ends with a touching string version of Dokken's "Walk Away". All in all this is one enjoyable album as Jeff Pilson displays why he was such an integral part to his previous bands. Simply put, another classic release from Z Records and Jeff Pilson.
Z RECORDS 2004 |
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WEAPONS - Captive Audience CD+DVD
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SUPER RARE MELODIC HARD ROCK / METAL FROM DETROIT'S PREMIER MELODIC METAL ACT THAT NEVER GOT THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVED. FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!! WEAPONS ARE EASILY ONE OF THE BEST MELODIC METAL ACTS ON THE RETROSPECT LABEL AND IT'S NOT HARD TO SEE WHY. POWERHOUSE VOCALS , EXTREMELY CATCHY HOOKS AND A SMOKIN AXE ATTACK. THESE GUYS TREAD THAT EDGE OF HARD ROCK AND MELODIC METAL - IN ANY CASE , THIS RELEASE KICKS A$$ AND NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO YOUR COLLECTION. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s-STYLE HARD ROCK / METAL. PICK THIS MONSTER UP TODAY!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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WEAPONS - Second Thoughts CD+DVD
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SECOND AND FINAL RELEASE FROM DETROIT\'S PREMIER MELODIC HAIR METAL ACT THAT NEVER GOT THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVED. FIRST TIME EVER ON CD!! WEAPONS ARE EASILY ONE OF THE BEST MELODIC METAL ACTS ON THE RETROSPECT LABEL AND IT\'S NOT HARD TO SEE WHY. POWERHOUSE VOCALS , EXTREMELY CATCHY HOOKS AND A SMOKIN TWIN AXE ATTACK. WEAPONS WAS CRIMINALLY OVERLOOKED BY THE MAJOR LABELS BACK IN THE DAY AND YET THEY WERE JUST AS GOOD AS BANDS LIKE Keel , Hurricane , Heavens Edge , Banshee , Icon , Shok Paris , Hericane Alice , TNT , 220 Volt , Baton Rouge , Loudness ETC... A 10 OUT OF 10 AND AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR FANS OF 80s HAIR METAL!! AMAZING STUFF...
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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WHITE HEAT - We Never Heard Of You Either CD
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Hard to find obscure melodic metal from Canada released in 1989. Highly recommended to melodic metal fans of TREAT, LION, etc.
CBS 1989 |
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WHITECROSS - Unveiled CD
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Remastered classic metal reissue featuring the original 1986 demo with Rex Carroll (FIERCE HEART) that go the band signed to Pure Metal. Limited Edition 1000 Units. A must for fans of melodic heavy.
Brings to mind bands like RATT, CINDERELLA, POISON, BONFIRE, FIREHOUSE etc. Recommended!!!
RETROACTIVE RECORDS |
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WHITEFOXX - Same CD
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YES! FINALLY AFTER 20 YEARS , FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD , ARE THE ONLY RECORDINGS BY PHILADELPHIA-BASED HAIR METAL LEGENDS "WHITEFOXX"!! HERE IS THEIR STORY....
White Foxx played an important part in the rise of the Philadelphia Metal scene in the mid 80s. Formed originally as PRECIOUS METAL in 1982, the group's first incarnation comprised vocalist Tony Harnell, guitarist Barry DeBenedetta, keyboard player Mark Soma, bassist Mike Regina and drummer Craig Soma.
As the transition to WHITE FOXX was made, Harnell had quit (winding up fronting Norwegian outfit TNT and later WESTWORLD) and DeBenedetta played briefly with WAYSTED as various members came and went. Indeed, guitarist Jeff LeBar enjoyed a spell with the group before replacing Michael Kelly Smith in CINDERELLA.
Eventually, WHITE FOXX seemed to stabilize for a while with Mike Regina being joined by vocalist / guitarist Mark Chasen, guitarist Jimmy Maropoulos and ex-CINDERELLA drummer Jim Drneck but the group underwent further personnel shifts as vocalist Rob Zucchi, drummer Rik Anthony and guitarist Reggie Wu came into the frame. In fact, Wu had been in contention for the CINDERELLA gig that ultimately went the way of LeBar.
During 1987, WHITE FOXX lost Rob Zucchi but were quick to fill the gap with former WORLD WAR III man Tipa Sparrs, in addition pulling in second guitarist Tucker Michaels (previously with WINTER QUEEN and BLIND DRIVER). The group cut a strong, four track demo (including the impressive 'Beverly Hills'), which gained a fair amount of press. Guitarist Reggie Wu would achieve much greater success in the ranks of fellow Philadelphia act HEAVEN'S EDGE.
BOTTOM LINE - THIS CD IS VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL FANS AND COLLECTORS OF 80s MELODIC HARD ROCK / HAIR METAL!! GREAT STUFF!!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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WHO KNOWS - At Last it's the First CD
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Very obscure Greek heavy metal band that played a unique style of EPIC hard rock / heavy metal. They only released this album that is very hard to find now on vinyl, so prefer this great CD version that includes the lyrics too!
UNISOUND RECORDS |
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WILD AUGUST - Same CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD COMES THE DEBUT RELEASE FROM NEW YORK MELODIC HARD ROCKERS 'WILD AUGUST'. BIG HOOKS , GREAT VOCALS AND A SMOKIN DUEL GUITAR ATTACK FROM DAN MCCAFFERTY AND ADAM ELSTER. ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL 80s HAIR METAL FANS.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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WILD AUGUST - Wild August II CD
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON CD COMES THE SECOND RELEASE FROM NEW YORK MELODIC HARD ROCKERS 'WILD AUGUST'. CRYSTAL CLEAR PRODUCTION , HUGE HOOKS , GREAT VOCALS (split between Bill Barnes and Sullivan Bigg) AND A SMOKIN DUAL GUITAR ATTACK FROM DAN MCCAFFERTY AND ADAM ELSTER. ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR ALL 80s HAIR METAL FANS. BE SURE TO PICK UP BOTH KICKA$$ WILD AUGUST RELEASES FROM THE WORLD'S LARGEST RE-ISSUE LABEL - RETROSPECT RECORDS!!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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WILD HORSES - Dead Again CD
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This is the same band that in 1991 released the classic AOR album "Bareback". Their members have played in such legendary acts as KING KOBRA, FOREIGNER and KINGDOM COME and on their comeback disc they keep in the same direction delivering nothing but quality melodic radio friendly hard rock. Fans of the genre already know what to do...
Z RECORDS 2003 |
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WILDSTREET - Same CD
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HOLY SMOKES! ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASES OF THE YEAR FROM RETROSPECT RECORDS IS HERE! WILDSTREET ARE A YOUNG UP N COMING BAND FROM NEW YORK THAT SHOULD BE THE 'NEXT BIG THING' HERE IN AMERICA AND AROUND THE WORLD. ONE OF RETROSPECT'S FIRST 'NEW' BANDS IS AN ABSOLUTE WINNER. WILDSTREET IS , IN MY OPINION , THE SECOND COMING OF DEF LEPPARD. UNBELIEVABLY THESE GUYS PRODUCED THIS CD THEMSELVES BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE A MUTT LANGE PRODUCTION!! WITH THEIR COMBINATION OF BIG ARENA-STYLE ANTHEMS , HUGE BACKING VOCALS , GREAT GUITAR WORK AND A REAL ROCK N ROLL IMAGE , WILDSTREET IS A FANTASTIC DEBUT OF GLAM meets MELODIC HARD ROCK THAT SHOULD REACH MANY TOP TEN LISTS OF 2009. IF YOU ARE A FAN OF DEF LEPPARD'S Pyromania AND Hysteria ALBUMS OR QUALITY 80s-STYLE MELODIC ROCK IN GENERAL THEN YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT WILDSTREET. THESE GUYS WILL MAKE THEIR DEBUT FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE AT THE COVETED ROCKLAHOMA FESTIVAL IN JULY. EXPECT TO HEAR MUCH MORE FROM THIS BAND IN THE FUTURE. VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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WINTER'S REIGN - The Beginning... CD
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Fantastic press of legendary US power metal from Ohio, originally released in 1989. More melodic than the other 2 albums but just as killer!
LOOP RECORDS |
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WINTERHAWK - Revival CD
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Winterhawk - Revival CD. Official reissue of all-time classic hard rock guitar album featuring Jordan Macarus. If you love hard rock lead gutiar action then do yourself a huge favor and grab this thing immediately! This is the latest pressing on the new Vintage sub-label of Rockadrome with expanded 12-page booklet containing liner notes, interview and photos.
Track Listing:
Intro
Sanctuary
Period of Change
Can't See the Forest for the Trees
Revival
Ace in the Hole
Free to Live
Press Quotes:
- "If I could take any single record with me to a desert island, this would be it." - Enlightened Chaos
- "...midwest hardrock band whose melodic hardrock is some of the best we've heard; great guitar leads and songs in a Jeronimo-Jericho-Masters
zone;" - Subliminal Sounds
- "...recommended to all hard rockers.." - Metal Invader
- "...brilliant guitar playing, great singing.." - Snakepit
- "A music torrent bursts out full of imposing,extra terrestial,destructive solos that will lead you to the greatest orgasm you ever had.." - Steel Conjuring
- "In my past twenty years as an addict of heavy guitar music, I have never heard anyone who played the electric guitar like Jordan Macarus. The three songs that Macarus wrote on his own in 1979 ("Period of change", "Revival" and "Free to live") I shall take with me into my grave, because I don't think I will ever hear anything like that again even in the afterlife." - Sacred Metal
VINTAGE RECORDS |
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WINTERHAWK - There and back again CD
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WINTERHAWK is by far the greatest lyrical crossover hard rock / heavy metal band of the planet. Their only studio album ever, the '82 desert island classic "Winterhawk" is a good synonymous of the mark '10' in a dictionary. If you've ever come across of any reviews of their music you will read very often some common words such as 'divine', 'magical', 'outta the earth' etc.
"There and back again" consists of rare live cuts of the band taken from the late 70's and early 80's when the band ruled the Chicago club circuit, destroying every night the stage with their over the top performance. Here you may find one more IMMORTAL WINTERHAWK tune, the tremendous "Off the bat" that is only available in this rare live version. You gotta listen to it to believe it.
Like all MONSTER RECORDS re-issues this one offers nothing but the highest quality in every field (music, layout, extra stuff offered etc). If you want to experience the best, do yourself a present and get this live album and "Revival" in any form you find it. HAIL!
MONSTER RECORDS |
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WINTERHAWK - Wind From The Sun
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Winterhawk "Wind from the Sun" CD is a collection of 13 tracks from 1992 recording sessions, including the 14+ minute title track! Jordan Macarus and Co. journey into spacey progressive hard rock territory on this one and the results are fantastic! More great guitarwork from Jordan!
- "Awe-inspiringly fluid space-gurgle tapestries like you wouldn't believe" - The Village Voice
Track List:
Wind from the Sun
From the Bottom Up
First Strike
Spiral, The Lens Maker
The Night Visitor
Blind Alley
Fire on the Runway
The Visitor Returns
Hercules Dances on the Jagged Edge
Galactic Blurb
Day Two in Paradise
Dreamerhood
Zak Jam
MONSTER RECORDS |
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WRATHCHILD - Trash Queens CD
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Legendary UK NWOBHM/glam metal like early MOTLEY CRUE featuring the heavy metal anthem "Trash Queens". This is a private pressing of the same titled 1985 album of the band featuring their best songs.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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X-SINNER - Fire It Up CD
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Veteran melodic metal band perfectly combining both commercial influences with classic metal that exists from the late 80's. This is their 5th album from 2006 a worthy piece for your melodic collection.
RETROACTIVE RECORDS |
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XL NEW YORK - Walkin New York CD
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THE WORLD'S LEADER IN RE-ISSUING LOST MELODIC HARD ROCK GEMS, Retrospect Records, FINDS ANOTHER AMAZING SLICE OF AOR/MELODIC HARD ROCK/HAIR METAL THAT WILL BLOW YOU AWAY. XL NEW YORK DOMINATED THE NEW YORK UNDERGROUND SCENE IN THE LATE 80s AND RECORDED A NUMBER OF DEMOS THAT HAVE NEVER SEEN THE LIGHT OF DAY, UNTIL NOW. THE MASTERMIND BEHIND THESE KILLER TUNES IS KEYBOARDIST RICK STARMER WHO HAS AN UNCANNY KNACK OF JUST KNOWING HOW TO WRITE A MEMORABLE HOOK. LOADED WITH A PERFECT BLEND OF AOR TRACKS , UPTEMPO MELODIC HARD ROCKERS AND HAIR METAL ANTHEMS , I COULD COMPARE THESE GUYS TO A NUMBER OF 80s BANDS like Defcon , Rock Boulevard , King Kobra , Unruly Child , Signal , XYZ , Hurricane , Icon , Giuffria , Aviator and Axe.... BUT I'LL LET YOU LISTEN TO THIS MASTERPIECE FOR YOURSELVES....
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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Y & T - Live On The Friday Rock Show CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
B.B.C. MUSIC |
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ZIGGURAT - Melodic Scandal (The Complete Ziggurat) CD
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Here they are - both of Ziggurat's obscure and collectible vinyl albums "Ziggurat" (1979) and "Melodic Scandal" (1982) both released on a single CD for the first time ever!! This excellent Atlanta-based bands' highly acclaimed albums have been sought after for many years garnering many great reviews among top AOR collectors. Their classic arena rock sound mixed with dashes of southern rock and pomp rock lends to an aural feast of tasty keyboard / guitar interplay, lots of vocal harmonies, rich production and memorable songs. They impressed so much from the first album that their second release was produced by the legendary Eddie Offord with some musical arrangement help from none other than Steve Morse. Essential to any 70's and 80's melodic rock / AOR collection. Silver pressed and digitally remastered.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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ZILLION - Same CD
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Melodic Metal !!
FRONTIERS RECORDS |
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ZION - Thrillseeker CD
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The history of Zion can be traced back to the first demo tape it recorded in 1982 before following up with a full length cassette only release entitled Rock For Eternity in 1984. The hard rocking South Dakota based outfit proceeded to sign with Image Records several years later, releasing its nine song David Zaffiro (Bloodgood) produced debut Thunder From The Mountain in 1989. At just the point it was getting ready to record its follow up sophomore effort, however, Zion fell apart before entering the studio and subsequently was never heard from again. Thrillseeker, the latest endeavor from Zion, is a very fine Retroactive Records compilation made up mostly of previously never heard before live tracks and the better material from the bands demo recordings from the eighties. The album closes with a remastered version of the song Thrillseeker taken from the Thunder From the Mountain studio release.
The live tracks, “Who Pulls The Strings”, “Kick In The Gates” and an instrumental – lead off the album and showcase the world-class hard rocking outfit at their best! Brilliant demos tracks follow, consisting of one song off the band’s original 1982 demo (“He’s Got Power”), two from Rock For Eternity (“Rock For Eternity” and “Your Love”) and two more from the demo sessions that led to Zion signing with Image (“Big Fall” and a different version of the TFTM number “Roll The Rock”). Reviewers are already claiming the demo tracks are every bit as good, if not better, than much of the material that made its way onto TFTM. “He’s Got The Power”, “Rock For Eternity” and “Your Love”, for example, all highlight notable melodies while proving literal jam sessions – Zion extends all three into the six and seven minute range – that allow guitarist David Moore to put on a virtual clinic with his fiery lead work and mega-tight sounding riffs. The gritty hard rocker “Big Fall”, finds vocalist Rex Scott showcasing his trademark raspy and gut level vocal delivery in no uncertain terms. The production values to the demo tracks might lack the smooth sounding touch of TFTM, but do a better job capturing the bands natural and all out raw energy. This is the way Zion truly sounded - gritty, scratchy and hard rocking - while delivering an abundance of energy at the same time.
Thrillseeker proves a noteworthy release offering material that was either previously unavailable or virtually impossible to find. Highly recommended for fans of gritty hard rocking outfits such as X-Sinner, Whitecross, AC/DC, Cinderella, early Poison, and Bride. Of note, singer REX SCOTT went on to be (and is currently) lead vocalist for X-SINNER.
RETROACTIVE RECORDS 2007 |
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AGNOSIA - Trace Decay CD + The Inner Conflict CDR
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This is a fantastic prog band from the North part of Greece on their debut CD. Featuring SOUND OF SILENCE members (Greece's legendary prog metal outfit) this 12-songer has what it takes to stay on your minds (and in your CD players) for a long time, unlike most boring prog bands around. Quite reminiscent of QUEENSRYCHE and FATES WARNING, flawlessly blending melancholic compositions and rhythms with pure prog forms and power passages, resulting to a quite lyrical outcome. If you're in for some quality metal then go for this one without second thought. HAIL GUYS!!!
!!!!!SUPER OFFER!!!!!!
And now get ready for the big offer we have for you.... this CD comes with an EXTRA BONUS CDR. Not just the disc. But an entire bonus CD that is:
AGNOSIA's sought after debut mini-CD prior to their "Trace Decay" album. Contains 4 great songs and it's a great opportunity to have it for free included in this offer because in a few years it will become a major collector's item. Great dark prog metal from start to finish. Note that only first 100 copies will feature this demo.
STEEL GALLERY RECORDS 2009 |
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ALTERED VISION - Fantasia CD
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Progressive Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 1996 |
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ANGELLIC RAGE - Generation Enraged CD
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ONE OF DENVER'S MOST POPULAR METAL ACTS FINALLY GETS THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL CD RELEASE! ANGELLIC RAGE FORMED IN 1986 AND RECORDED A TON OF TRACKS BEFORE DISBANDING IN 1997. WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS PURE U.S. PROGRESSIVE METAL THAT WILL APPEAL TO FANS OF: Crimson Glory , early Fates Warning and even Heir Apparent.
FEATURING SOARING VOCALS , STELLAR GUITAR WORK AND A KILLER RHYTHM SECTION , IT'S EASY TO SEE WHY ANGELLIC RAGE WERE ONE OF DENVER'S PREMIER METAL BANDS.
IT MUST BE TOLD THAT UNFORTUNATELY VOCALIST PAUL VEE WILL NEVER SEE THIS RELEASE. HE WAS MURDERED IN LAS VEGAS A FEW MONTHS BEFORE THE RELEASE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THE BAND MOURNS THE LOSS OF PAUL AND THIS RELEASE IS A TESTAMENT TO AN EXTREMELY TALENTED SINGER AND FRONTMAN.
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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ANGELS GRACE - New Era Rising CD
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Progressive Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 2003 |
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ANTONIUS REX - Switch On Dark DigiCD
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ASCENSION THEORY - Answers CD
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Astonishing progressive metal from New York, USA. This is the band's second album from 2005.
NIGHTMARE RECORDS 2005 |
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ASPERITY - The Final Demand CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
ARISE RECORDS |
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ATOMIC CLOCK - Same CD
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WOW - WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE? PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST METAL ACTS TO COME OUT OF SEATTLE IN A LONG TIME! ATOMIC CLOCK'S DEBUT RELEASE WILL IMPRESS ALL FANS OF PROGRESSIVE METAL AND FEATURES POWERFUL VOCALS , AMAZING MUSICIANSHIP AND GREAT SONGWRITING.
AS GOOD AS ANYTHING RELEASED ON NIGHTMARE RECORDS AND A BAND THAT SHOULD BE A MAJOR FORCE IN THE PROG METAL SCENE IN YEARS TO COME.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF: Symphorce , Eldritch , Symphony X , Vanden Plas , Dream Theater , Beyond Twilight , Lanfear , Shadow Gallery , Sieges Even , Pain of Salvation AND ALL OTHER QUALITY PROG METAL ACTS..
RETROSPECT RECORDS |
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AXIOM - A Means To An End CD
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US Prog Metal
Circus Monkey Records 2008 |
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AZTEC JADE - Concrete Eden CD
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BYRD - Anthem CD
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BYRD - Flying Beyond The 9 CD
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CONCEPT - Reason And Truth CD
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Progressive Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 2003 |
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CONCEPT - Reason And Truth CD +OBI
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Features 2 Japan only bonus tracks.
HOT ROCKIN' RECORDS |
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CONCEPT - The Divine Cage CD
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Progressive Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 2005 |
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CONFESSOR - Unraveled CD
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Progressive Metal
SEASON OF MIST RECORDS |
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DEIMOS - Never Be Awaken CD
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This has to be one of the strangest heavy metal bands we've ever listened to. Use of nearly all types of vocals (clean, female, harsh) and combining so many different styles of heavy music, reminding us from MARILLION to METALLICA. The compositions are really interesting and if you're into progressive metal and spaced out bands, you'll definitely like them.
WROTH EMITTER 2004 |
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DESTINY DREAMING - Water Breaks Stone CD
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Interesting and out of print progressive metal band and CD from Germany. This albums was released 11 years ago and afterwards the band split-up.
B.O. RECORDS 1998 |
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DIVINE RUINS - Sign Of The Times CD
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Wow! What a prog power metal assault in the face is this! DIVINE RUINS is the band of Ronnie Stixs vocalist of SHADOW KEEP and VICIOUS RUMORS and Shawn Noone guitar player of TALISPHERE (remember them?). This 8-songer is some of the best US steel we've heard in a while and it was released back in 2004 comprised of recordings made in the 90's. Grab it now!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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DOMINICI - O3 A Trilogy - Part 3 CD
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Progressive Metal
Still sealed copy
INSIDE OUT RECORDS 2008 |
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DREAMLOST - Outer Reality CD
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EXTROVERT CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
BLACKSMITH PRODUCTIONS |
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FAR N' HIGH - Attraction Of Fire CD
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FATES WARNING - Still Life DCD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
METAL BLADE RECORDS |
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FICCION - Sobre El Abismo CD
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FORGIN' FATE - Antares CD
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GIUSEPPE SILVESTRI - La Rosa Del Deserto CD
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Fantastic melodic neoclassical prog metal!!
SECRET PORT RECORDS 2008 |
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H. KRISTAL - Empty CD
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Progressive Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 1997 |
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HEADLINE - Escape Collector Edition 2CD
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This is a fantastic double disc edition of the classic French progressive metal disc by HEADLINE. Actually contains an entire disc featuring live and accoustic versions of various band's songs and covers.
NTS 2000 |
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HEADLINE - Escape Thru The Lands DigiCD
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HEAVEN'S RAGE - Temporary CD
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The Heaven's Rage album TEMPORARY, features weighty, dissonant guitars coupled with groovin' mosh-inducing crunch. For fans of Metallica, Megadeth & old Tourniquet...frenzied aggressive prog metal that will satisfy the die hard prog metal fans.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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HELREID - Memoires CD
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Progressive Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 1997 |
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HOLLOW HAZE - Same CD
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HOUSE OF SPIRITS - Psychosphere CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS |
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HUMAN CLAY - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
SEAGULL INTERNATIONAL |
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IVANHOE - Lifeline CD
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The latest album of the classic German prog band and kept the flag of lyrical prog metal high in the 90's and goes strong to this day. For sure one of their greatest release so far and a must for their fans.
SPV 2008 |
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IVORY TOWER - Subjective Enemy CD
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Progressive Metal
PURE STEEL RECORDS 2008 |
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KINGCROW - Insider CD
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Progressive Metal
NORTHWIND RECORDS 2003 |
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KURGAN'S BANE - The Future Lies Broken CD
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Prog Metal from USA! This is their debut CD!
RECORD HEAVEN MUSIC 2000 |
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LAKE OF TEARS - The Neonai CD
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Progressive/Doom/Gothic metal
BLACK MARK RECORDS 2002 |
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LAST LAUGH - Meet Us Where We Are Today CD
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Progressive Metal from Sweden!
RECORD HEAVEN 1998 |
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LAST WARNING - Under A Spell CD
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Progressive Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 2000 |
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LIE TEARS - A Gate For Another Life... DigiCD
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Progressive Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 1999 |
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LOCH VOSTOK - Dark Logic CD
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From the ashes of the 90's cult act MAYADOME, their drummer formed this all Swedish quintet. The music of the band can easily be described as technical power metal with prog and thrashcore elements; featuring very good harsh vocals (not death!) and pounding guitars and drums all the way. A great CD for pure metal headbanging that will catch the ear of the trained listener mostly due to the technical style of the music.
MAGNETISM RECORDS |
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LOST INNOCENCE - A Tale Never Told CD
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Progressive/Power Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 1996 |
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LUCIFER WAS - Blues From Hellah CD
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Amazing demonic hard rock / doom metal band hailing from the early 70's perfectly combining the eerie and demonic atmosphere of the SABBATH and BLACK WIDOW first albums with lyrics about demons, dragons and other occult themes etc. The use of various instruments adds to the whole creepy atmosphere and the great music. A must for fans of crossover hard rock / heavy metal that leans on the doom side!
TRANSUBSTANS RECORDS 2004 |
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LUCIFER WAS - In Anadi's Bower CD
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Amazing demonic hard rock / doom metal band hailing from the early 70's perfectly combining the eerie and demonic atmosphere of the SABBATH and BLACK WIDOW first albums with lyrics about demons, dragons and other occult themes etc. The use of various instruments adds to the whole creepy atmosphere and the great music. A must for fans of crossover hard rock / heavy metal that leans on the doom side!
RECORD HEAVEN 2000 |
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LUCIFER WAS - Underground And Beyond DigiCD
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Amazing demonic hard rock / doom metal band hailing from the early 70's perfectly combining the eerie and demonic atmosphere of the SABBATH and BLACK WIDOW first albums with lyrics about demons, dragons and other occult themes etc. The use of various instruments adds to the whole creepy atmosphere and the great music. A must for fans of crossover hard rock / heavy metal that leans on the doom side!
TRANSUBSTANS RECORDS 2005 |
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LYRANTHE - Oculus Inferno CD
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More excellent progressive metal from Seattle, USA. A relatively hard to find CD as it was released in 2004 as a private press and the band has split up. Definitely a future rarity and a classic.
PRIVATE RELEASE 2004 |
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MAGNITUDE 9 - Decoding The Soul CD
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MASTERMIND - Excelsior CD
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The band's 1999 all instrumental album 'Excelsior' saw a keyboard contribution from Stratovarius man Jens Johansson. For touring purpose the band pulled in former Camel and Fish keyboard player Mickey Simmonds.
INSIDE OUT MUSIC 2000 |
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MECHANICAL POET - Woodland Prattlers CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
CD MAXIMUM RECORDS |
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MICHAEL HARRIS - Sketches From The Thought Chamber CD
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This is a great disc by the former guitar player and mega shredder of ZANISTER and ARCH RIVAL among other bands. Highly recommended. Contains 2 additional songs to the original IMF release.
HEAVENCROSS RECORDS 2001 |
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MIND OVER FOUR - Empty Hands CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
FIERCE RECORDINGS |
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MISSA MERCURIA - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
GENERATION RECORDS |
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MOTHER OF SIN - Apathy CD
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More cool Dutch heavy/progressive metal featuring the former ELEGY and PRIME TIME vocalist, Eduard Hovinga and the VENGEANCE drummer Gerry De Graaf.
STEELHEART RECORDS 2005 |
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NARVAL - Same CD
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Best described as classic RAINBOW meets early DIO - very epic and dramatic stuff with rich 70s Prog-rock influences. Featuring DANTESCO and SACRILEGIO members. 12-page stapled booklet with lyrics, band pics and info.
For fans of: DIO, RAINBOW, WARLORD, MANOWAR, BLACK SABBATH, etc.
STORMSPELL RECORDS 2009 |
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NIELS VEJLYT - The Predator CD
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Neoclassical/Instrumental Album
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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NIOBETH - The Shining Harmony Of Universe 2CD +OBI
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Features 2 Japan only bonus tracks.
RUBICON RECORDS 2009 |
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NO DREAM - Memories Progression CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
VALIANT MUSIC PRODUCTIONS |
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PAIN OF SALVATION - One Hour By The Concrete Lake CD
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PAIN OF SALVATION need no introduction. They have become one of the biggest names in progressive metal and this is their second classic album. This is the European version with the bonus track "Inside out".
INSIDE OUT MUSIC 1999 |
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PROJECTO - Crown Of Ages CD
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Progressive Metal
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY RECORDS 2001 |
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REST IN PEACE - Evilution CD
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RIVER OF CHANGE - Where Reality Cannot Enter CD
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Italian prog metal with personal identity. The band released this album 10 years ago and they're still looking for a good deal. Very talented overally and will definitely apply to prog hounds.
B.O. RECORDS 1999 |
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ROB JOHNSON - Guitarchitecture CD
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This guy is a monster of a guitar player! Tearing shredding and pounding complex instrumental compositions that will apply to fans of Kotzen, Ziras, Mills etc.
HEAVENCROSS RECORDS 2001 |
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ROB JOHNSON - Peripheral CD
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This guy is a monster of a guitar player! Tearing shredding and pounding complex instrumental compositions that will apply to fans of Kotzen, Ziras, Mills etc.
HEAVENCROSS RECORDS 2001 |
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ROB JOHNSON - Same CD
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This guy is a monster of a guitar player! Tearing shredding and pounding complex instrumental compositions that will apply to fans of Kotzen, Ziras, Mills etc.
HEAVENCROSS RECORDS 2001 |
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SCENES - Call Us At The Number You Provide! CD
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Really worthy progressive metal from Germany, featuring Alex Koch on vocals who has also sung for POWERGOD, SPIRAL TOWER and WINTERS BANE.
ESCAPE MUSIC 1995 |
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SCUDIERO - Walking Through Mirrors CD
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Excellent progressive metal with members from Siebenburgen and Damned Nation. Comes from Sweden and was released more than 10 years ago. The band no longer exists and it's really a shame...
Z RECORDS 1999 |
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SEXTO SONAR - Enfrentando La Realidad CD
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This is a real apocalypse from Venezuela. Excellent progressive metal on the band's debut album.
STORMBLAZE ENTERTAINMENT 2009 |
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SILENT VOICES - Chapters Of Tragedy CD +OBI
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Features 1 Japan only bonus track.
HOT ROCKIN' RECORDS |
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SKYFIRE - Mind Revolution CD
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Melodic Death/Progressive/Power Metal
ENCORE RECORDS BRAZIL 2003 |
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SKYFIRE - Spectral CD
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Melodic Death/Progressive/Power Metal
ARISE RECORDS 2004 |
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SORROWFUL WINDS - The Age Of Dreams CD
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SOUL CAGES - Craft CD
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One of the most complex progressive releases of the German masters. Hailed by their fans as their most mature CD ever! Hard to tell what is the best album of these geniouses...buy all!
MASSACRE RECORDS |
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SOUL CAGES - Same CD
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Considered by many progressive metal fans as one of the best progressive release of all time. Absolutely flawless esoteric, atmospheric prog monument. If you don't have it, you need it. If you have it, then make sure you listen to it! PERFECT METAL!
MASSACRE RECORDS |
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SOUND OF SILENCE - Spiritual Journey CD
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One of the very few bands of Greece that managed to create a flawless progressive metal album that could compete the mega bands of other countries such as FATES WARNING, SIEGES EVEN and DREAM THEATER. This album was released in 2003 and we are eagerly awaiting for their next one.
SLEASZY RIDER RECORDS 2003 |
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STREAM OF PASSION - The Flame Within CD +OBI
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Features 1 Japan only bonus track.
RUBICON RECORDS 2009 |
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SYMMETRY - Watching The Unseen CD
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Progressive Metal
HP MUSIC 2000 |
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SYRENS CALL - Against Wind And Tide MDigiCD
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SYRENS CALL - Emoceans CD
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SYRENS CALL - Fantasea CD
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THALION - Another Sun CD
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Underrated progressive metal band from Brazil and their one and only album so far, featuring a guest appearance of Michael Kiske in 2 tracks. Alone for this, it's worth getting this disc!
ARISE RECORDS 2004 |
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THE PROWLERS - Re-Evolution CD
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Third album by this Italian progressive metal band. Some classic heavy metal influences are succesfully added in their music too! Contains 13 songs!
PURE STEEL RECORDS 2009 |
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THE PROWLERS - Souls Thieves CD
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TOBY KNAPP - Misanthropy Divine CD
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The charismatic guitar player of ONWARD on his 3rd instrumental album. This time it's a total shred fest so fans of Theodore Ziras, Malmsteen , Michael Angelo etc. will surely love this disc! Half of the disc contains instrumental tracks and the other half features the vocalist of ONWARD.
The CD also comes with 2 bonus tracks.
ROCK IT UP RECORDS 2008 |
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TUNNELVISION - Tomorrow CD
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Long gone Finnish prog metal band from 2002 with STRATOVARIUS and LOUD CROWD (!) members! This is their second album and well worth checking out. Too bad the band didn't release anything else since then.
MASSACRE RECORDS 2002 |
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VAIDDREAMS - Book Of Dreams DigiCD
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VENI DOMINE - 23:59 CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
MCM MUSIC 2006 |
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VENI DOMINE - Tongues CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
MCM MUSIC 2007 |
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VIGILANCE - Secrecy CD
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Ultra cult and sought after technical progressive metal CD from 1997, by a short lived German metal band. Released along with many other prog metal released by the cult label WMMS that specialized on that metal genre. Along with their debut album it's well worth digging, especially if you're into FATES, SIEGES EVEN etc.
WMMS 1997 |
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WASTEFALL - Fallen scars... CD
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A soon to be big name of the Greek heavy metal scene. Leaning towards progressive metal with a few modern elements and superb vocals, this is their debut CD. Their second one that came out a few months ago became album of the month in Greece's METAL HAMMER & ROCK ON magazines. The whole Greek scene speaks about this band. Their first CD is just as great!
SLEASZY RIDER RECORDS |
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WATCHTOWER - Demonstrations In Chaos CD
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Watchtower - Demonstrations in Chaos CD. The Texas techno-metal pioneers have returned! Long gone on Monster Records, this is finally back in print on the new Forged in Fire sub-label of Rockadrome! Rare 80s recordings featuring original vocalist Jason McMaster. Showcased here are the original, and many say heavier, Boss Studio recordings of their "Energetic Disassembly" album, as well as various other original recordings, demos and live versions. It's a great look into the beginnings of this innovative and influential metal outfit and an important document of the 80s Texas metal scene. Complete with liner notes, lyrics, photos and more!
Track Listing:
Meltdown*
Asylum*
Argonne Forest*
Social Fears*
Tyrants in Distress*
Energetic Disassembly*
Cimmerian Shadows*
The Eldritch**
Instruments of Random Murder**
Hidden Instincts**
The Fall of Reason**
Control and Resistance***
Cathode Ray Window***
Ballad Assassin****
Meltdown*****
* the Boss studio album demo, ** Control demo with Jason on vocals, *** raw rehearsal recordings, **** unreleased track live, ***** original 1st demo of this track.
Quotes:
- "...a mandatory addition to the library of any metal fan thrilled by innovation, oddity, technicality and inhuman talent levels." - Jeff W. (Century Media)
- "..this band knocked the stuffing out of anybody else trying fancy pants metal, playing with groove, recording well, writing complex look-at-me's but with some semblance of logic and purpose, respect deserved." - Martin P. (Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles)
MONSTER RECORDS |
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WATCHTOWER - Energetic Disassembly CD
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One of the most classic speed/thrash/progressive metal albums ever released. An album highly respected by most heavy metal musicians around the world. Just as unique as the follow up "Control and Resistance". For many music fans and collectors, the greatest Texas metal band ever!
Fantastic official re-issue with liner notes, great photos, articles by magazines and fanzines of the time (including the legendary Ron Quintana's METAL MANIA) and of course lyrics! Forget the cheap vinyl bootlegs circulating. This is the real thing!
MONSTER RECORDS |
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WINDS - Reflections Of The I CD
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Great progressive metal from Norway - this is the band's debut album.
BLACKEND RECORDS 2005 |
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WOLVERINE - The Window Purpose CD
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Progressive/Melodic Metal
DVS RECORDS 2001 |
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ANGEL WITCH - Screamin' 'N Bleeding CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
ARCHAIC TEMPLE RECORDS |
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ANGELWITCH - Burn The White Which CD +OBI
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Fantastic official Japanese CD version of killer live show of ANGELWITCH, coming in deluxe cardboard cover (like a promo CD) with OBI strip and insert. 10 songs are included.
RUBICON MUSIC 2009 |
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ARAGORN - Noonday (The Anthology) CD
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ARAGORN "Noonday" Anthology CD featuring 22 remastered tracks (68 minutes!!) from this obscure NWOBHM act including their sole, previously unreleased album, their awesome 1981 debut single for Neat and more.
NEAT RECORDS 2003 |
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AXE - Living On The Edge CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON, CONTAINS 6 BONUS SONGS!!
AXEPERTISE ENTERTAINMENT LTD |
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AXE - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON, CONTAINS 4 BONUS SONGS!!
AXEPERTISE ENTERTAINMENT LTD |
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BASHFUL ALLEY - It's About Time CD
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Bashful Alley - It's About Time CD. Collection of rare tracks from this early 80s UK heavy metal band (NWOBHM). Another fantastic High Vaultage release with loaded booklet and tons of rare demo tracks.
Track Listing:
Running Blind,
My My My ,
She Only Wants Me for My Body,
Rescue Me ,
Light it Up ,
Why Cant You See?,
It's About Time ,
Nicotine Kiss ,
She Only Wants me for my Body,
Running Blind
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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BITCHES SIN - Invaders CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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BITCHES SIN - The First Temptation CD
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BLADE RUNNER - Hunted/Warriors Of Rock CD
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Classic NWOBHM from the EBONY days. Both albums in one disc. |
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BLIND FURY - Out Of Reach CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
MAJESTIC ROCK RECORDS |
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BLITZKRIEG - A Time Of Changes CD
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Classic NWOBHM
Later Edition, Comes With OBI
TEICHIKU RECORDS |
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BLITZKRIEG - Absolute Power CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
EDGY RECORDS |
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BRITANNIA INFERNUS - Compilation DCD
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A History Of British Occult & Black Metal. Contains songs from bands like SABBAT, PAGAN ALTAR, HELL, SATAN, CLOVEN HOOF etc..
GODREAH RECORDS |
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BRONZ - Taken By Storm CD
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NWOBHM
Contains one bonus song
SANCTUARY RECORDS 2001 |
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BUFFALO - Ride the Beast CD
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NWoBHM monster!
After the vinyl, finally on CD! 6 Bonustracks and a video! Coloured tray, lyrics, Bandinfo. As always on Karthago Records!!!
KARTHAGO RECORDS
Pay a visit to listen some tunes at the band's official web site!
http://www.buffalo-nwobhm.co.uk/html/buffalo-2.html |
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BURNER - Resurrection CD
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Release on CD of their very first album in 28 years!
The group formed back in 1980 and they released up to now two 7” singles (“Savage Killer”/”Lay Down Your Arms”, and “Hammer Of The Gods”/”Time Is On My Side”/”Old Enough To Know Better”), that will be also included in the CD Version as bonus-tracks!
The album has been recorded between 2006 and 2008 and it contains songs written in a time-period spanning from 1984 to 2007, but sounding in a pure traditional ‘80s NWOBHM style (with a sound that might recall bands like BLITZKRIEG and DIAMOND HEAD).
The Cd will contain 15 songs (10 songs + the 5 bonus-tracks taken from the above-mentioned singles) for a total running-time of about 65 minutes, and will feature a full colour 16 pages booklet with a large bunch of pics, liner notes, memorabilia, all the lyrics and more!!!
HEART OF STEEL RECORDS 2009 |
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CHAIN REACTION - All Over The World CD
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12 tracks from CHAIN REACTION, recorded from 1982-1986 are finally coming to the surface! NWOBHM at its best!
FUTURE ZONE RECORDS/OBSCURE NWOBHM RELEASES |
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CHARIOT - The Warrior CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
MAJESTIC ROCK RECORDS |
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CHARLIE UNGRY - The Chester Road Album CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
OBSCURE NWOBHM RELEASES |
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CHEVY - The Taker CD
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This is a music MASTERPIECE destined for EVERY heavy metal fan and music lover in general. This fantastic NWOBHM band managed to create one of the top British metal albums of all time. With many elements from THIN LIZZY, they coupled their 70's influences with first class breathtaking hard rock and melodic heavy metal through immortal tunes like "The taker", "Skybird", "Too much loving" etc. If you like stuff like WINTERHAWK, SURVIVOR, LOOSELY TIGHT, SIMSON etc. you will be very sorry if you don't get this album. A timeless gem....HAIL!
LOST GEMS RECORDS |
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CLIENTELLE - Destination Unknown CD
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Fantastic private press of MEGA RARE NWOBHM album that fetches big money in collector's circles. Great private re-issue with reworked cover artwork and booklet containing story of the band. This is excellent NWOBHM with 70's touches and melodic passages!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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CLOVEN HOOF - Eye Of The Sun CD
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The latest release of these nwobhm legends!!
ESCAPE MUSIC 2006 |
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CLOVEN HOOF - The Definitive Part 1 CD
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A collection of old songs by CLOVEN HOOF, re-recorded partially live in the studio. "Mutilator" is from the forthcoming "Throne of Damnation" album.
Here is the tracklist :
1. Inquisitor
2. Nova Battlestar
3. The Gates of Gehenna
4. Astral Rider
5. Kiss of Evil
6. Mutilator
7. Reach for the Sky
8. Road of Eagles
9. Return of the Passover
10. Laying Down the Law
11. Mistress of the Forest
ELEMENTAL/UNIVERSAL RECORDS |
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COBRA - Warriors of the Dead/Back from the Dead CD
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Fantastic private press of the 2 classic albums by this KILLER NWOBHM metal band, that reminds of killer acts like DEMON, TRAITORS GATE, HELL, INCUBUS, RANKELSON etc. Contains full story of the band!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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CRACKED MIRROR - Same CD
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Fantastic private press of MEGA RARE NWOBHM album that fetches big money in collector's circles. Great private re-issue with reworked cover artwork and booklet containing story of the band. This is excellent NWOBHM with 70's touches and melodic passages.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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DARK STAR - Same CD
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Cult NWOBHM
Later Edition, Comes With OBI & Lyrics Poster
CANYON INTERNATIONAL |
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DEALER - Bootlegged CD
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READ MY WORDS CAREFULLY!!! If there is one album that you wish to buy this month and you really dig NWOBHM coupled with an 80's U.S. metal feeling then take my word and BUY THIS MASTERPIECE at once!!! DEALER are none others than the British metal masters with the classic 7'' single and the '87 full length masterpiece on EBONY RECORDS, "First Strike". This is a killer disc loaded with stuff from 1983 to 1985 and a killer booklet with superb liner notes, lyrics, super cool photos and everything a fan desires. "Victims of the Night" is one of the most haunting metal songs I've listened to as well as the other 11 pure metal anthems contained here. JUST PERFECT!! HAIL!!!
ONR / NO REMORSE 2009 |
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DEEP SWITCH - Nine inches of God CD
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To your list of depraved, insane, evil British acts of the 80's including bands such as VENOM, HELL, SABBAT, DEMON PACT etc. add the infamous DEEP SWITCH. When CRADLE OF FILTH were probably going to school, they had an album called "Nine inches of god" with a pretty blasphemous cover. They would dress-up like zombies and get on stage to play their heavy metal perversions. All in all, this special quinter delivered nothing more and nothing less than first class straight forward heavy metal, with intense riffing and great vocals by The Duke. Their only LP came out in 1986 on the band's own label but the band called it quits shortly thereafter. Hopefully, after 18 years the album is available again on CD!
If you're not convinced yet, that you need this album, just check what this band was claiming on their album cover:
'This record contains awesome heavy metal, no artificial preservatives, and no ingredients. If you are not satisfied for any reason, return your copy, (stating where and when purchased), to DEEP SWITCH, and we guarantee that you will be tracked down and killed'!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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DEMOLITION - Wrecking Crew (Anthology) CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON, CONTAINS 12 BONUS SONGS!!
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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DEMON - Spaced Out Monkey CD
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DEMON - The Plague DCD
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Double cd of this DEMON classic, containing a bonus disc with the same songs but different mix.
RECORD HAVEN MUSIC |
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DENIGH - Fire from the Sky CD
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All serious NWOBHM collectors know exactly what we're talking about. This is the legendary British band that in 1980 released the highly collectable single "Running/No Way" on ACE RECORDS. If you like early ANGELWITCH then this thing is for you.
The band had a lot of great unreleased material and what you get here is 11 unreleased tracks, lots of information on the band, photos, paper articles etc. A must!
IRON PAGES |
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DIAMOND HEAD - Borrowed Time CD
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Classic NWOBHM
Later Edition, Comes With Lyrics Poster
MCA RECORDS |
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DIAMOND HEAD - Canterbury CD
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Classic NWOBHM
Later Edition, Comes With Lyrics Poster
MCA RECORDS |
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DIAMOND HEAD - Lightning To The Nations CD
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Possibly the most important NWoBHM album of all time - just ask Metallica's Lars Ulrich who'll kindly admit that his band wouldn't have been formed without this classic! The fact that the Ulrich gang has covered no less but four of the seven LP cuts - 'Am I Evil' is still part of their live set - speaks for itself! This here clear tray reissue features, for the very first time on CD, all seven original LP cuts (yep, none of these 'orrible remixes this time), plus eight bonus tracks (*) taken from the 'Diamond Lights' EP and other early singles (again, it's all original versions), liner notes, lyrics and pix.
Track listing:
(1) Lightning To The Nations (2) The Prince (3) Sucking My Love (4) Am I Evil (5) Sweet And Innocent (6) It's Electric (7) Helpless (8) Streets Of Gold* (9) Shoot Out The Lights* (10) Play It Loud* (11) Waited Too Long* (12) Diamond Lights* (13) We Won't Be Back* (14) I Don't Got* (15) It's Electric*
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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DRAGONSLAYER - Same CD
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This long-forgotten band from the N.W.O.B.H.M. is finally un-earthed for the first time ever since the 80’s. They were originally called HEAVY THUNDER and then quickly changed their name to be the very first band with the name SLAYER! Some of this album contains songs when they were called SLAYER, the others of course were eventually DRAGONSLAYER. SLAYER/DRAGONSLAYER never really had a record deal and only one official release (as DRAGONSLAYER), which was a 3 song 7” Single/E.P. back in 1984. This release combines their efforts from their 1982 Demo, 1984 7” Single, and 1986 Demo. For the first time ever all of these songs will be officially released still in their original quality. It’s a shame this band was never picked up by a label back then because if there ever was a truly underground N.W.O.B.H.M. band that was looked over, it was Dragonslayer! There’s a huge early JUDAS PRIEST influence here, also the usual SCORPIONS, UFO, DEEP PURPLE, SABBATH influence as well. I really think the songwriting is amazing, layered with solid high vocals, catchy riffs, and memorable choruses, you know the stuff the N.W.O.B.H.M. was built on. For the first time ever DRAGONSLAYER would love to consider this their very first album, but really it’s a double album!
This CD contains 16 songs and comes with a great 12paged booklet which contains lyrics, bio and many photos from the days that DRAGONSLAYER were alive & kicking!!
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2008 |
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DRAGSTER - The Very Best Of CD (NWOBHM Revisited)
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
BRITISH STEEL RECORDS |
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E.F. BAND - Their Finest Hours 2CD
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This is one of the finest CD's we've ever seen and listened to ever!! This is not an exaggeration if you consider the fact that it contains ALL THE 3 ALBUMS that the band has recorded PLUS ALL SINGLES....PLUS some more songs!!! Do you want more??? This is more than 2 and a half hours of pure NWOBHM spanned over 2 discs and a killer booklet with story of the band, liner notes etc. If you have never listened to E.F. BAND then by getting this double disc mayhem you have their ENTIRE RECORDINGS!! A CLASSIC MUST!!! HAIL!!!
SWEDEN ROCK RECORDS |
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ELIXIR - Knocking On The Gates Of Hell CDSingle
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
TPL RECORDS |
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ELIXIR - Live CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
TPL RECORDS |
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ELIXIR - Mindcreeper CD
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The amazing fourth full length album from these masters of classic heavy metal sound!! Veterans do it better!!
MAJESTIC ROCK 2006 |
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ELIXIR - The Son Of Odin CD
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One of the top 5 NWOBHM albums ever made!! Masterpiece!!
MAJESTIC ROCK 2006 |
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EZY MEAT - Not for whimps CD
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EZY MEAT from Ireland were often paralleled as the heavy metal version of RUSH! Actually, they remind of RUSH of their heavy era but of course they're much heavier. Both EZY MEAT albums crush, but they're so damn rare nowadays that chances of scoring the original editions are limited.
Fortunately, thanks to the great work of the IRON PAGES guys, this is one of the best CD re-issues we've ever seen. Simply put, what more could you ask than 6 bonus previously unreleased tracks, 16 (!) page booklet with lyrics, liner notes, photos, newspaper articles of the time etc. and great sound? NWOBHM freaks will go nuts with this release!
IRON PAGES |
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FIST - Storm CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
DEMOLITION RECORDS |
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GASKIN - Stand Or Fall CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
EDGY RECORDS |
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GLASGOW - Zero Four One CD
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GOLDSMITH - Life is killing me CD
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Hyper rare melodic NWOBHM like HAMMERHEAD, GEDDES AXE & TRESPASS! A must have release even if you're not fans of the genre.
(OBSCURE NWOBHM RELEASES) |
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GRIM REAPER - Fear No Evil CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition, Comes With OBI
PONY CANYON RECORDS |
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GRIM REAPER - See You In Hell CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition, Comes With OBI
PONY CANYON RECORDS |
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HAMMERHEAD - Will to Survive CDR
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What a band....these are the legendary British metal masters that released one of the 10 best 7'' singles of all time, "Only time will tell / Lonely man". Guess what. The masters are planning to do a come-back and they've put out this CD with great unreleased songs including the songs on the 7'' single and the hyper rare and ultra hard to find "Lochinvar" that was previously only available on the "It's Unheard of" compilation. Totally 9 songs are included, of which, 6 are totally new! A must have for every NWOBHM freak and every metal fan in general. Bravo guys!!
With any money earned from this private compilation, HAMMERHEAD will fund their next studio release. Help us out to help them out!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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HEAVY PETTIN' - Prodigal Songs CD
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HOLOCAUST - Live (Hot curry & wine) CD
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Very rare in its original form and much wanted live album by the NWOBHM masters. Among others, features the classic tune "The small hours" that METALLICA covered.
METAL BLADE RECORDS |
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HOLOCAUST - The Nightcomers CD
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One of the most classic NWOBHM CDs of all time. It features the absolute heavy metal anthem "Heavy metal mania" that can easily be descirbed as the heavy metal anthem of all metalheads!
Features 3 bonus cuts!!!
METAL BLADE RECORDS |
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INCUBUS - To The Devil A Daughter CD
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Classic timeless masterpiece of NWOBHM originally released in 1984. Includes story of the band and bonus unreleased song taken from the PURE OVERKILL compilation.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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IT'S UNHEARD OF/KENT ROCKS - Nwobhm Compilations CD
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Private CD pressing of two of the RAREST NWOBHM compilations featuring tracks by HAMMERHEAD, INCUBUS, AVALANCHE, TRIDENT etc. Includes additional liner notes. "It's Unheard of" compilation was originally released in 1984 on Sane Records. Only the metal songs of "Kent Rocks" are included in this CD. Contains unreleased DEMON PACT song "Escape".
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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JAGUAR - Power Games CD
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I don't think that any words are needed for this NWOBHM gem. The band that set the standards for the speed metal sound together with ANVIL and a couple more bands. If you have a heavy metal collection and you don't own this jewel, then you'd better get this superb CD edition that features lyrics of all songs plus 3 bonus tracks ("Axe crazy", "War machine", "Dirty Tricks").
Put this masterpiece in your CD player and crank it up with molten metal hymns like "Run for your life", "Rawdeal" and "Out of luck". HAIL!
NEAT METAL RECORDS |
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LEGEND - Anthology 2CD
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OUTTA THE EARTH release by MONSTER RECORDS. The legendary LEGEND from Jersey (UK) belong to the 10 best NWOBHM bands of all time. Here you get EVERYTHING they ever released - that is their 2 LP's plus their EP, plus their rare 6-song '83 demo. Add to this, a killer 16 page booklet featuring complete lyrics, story of the band and super cool photos. If you consider yourselved to be NWOBHM collectors or just pure heavy metal fans, then we can't think of a finest double CD you can get for such price. A MUST!
MONSTER RECORDS |
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MARSEILLE - Rock You Tonight The Anthology DCD
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NWOBHM
CASTLE COMMUNICATIONS |
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METAL FOR MUTHAS - Volume 1 CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
CASTLE MUSIC |
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METAL FOR MUTHAS - Volume 2 CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
AIR RAID RECORDS |
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MILLENIUM - Same CD
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Highly underrated NWOBHM masterpiece from the GUARDIAN label originally released in 1984. Just as great as INCUBUS or anything DEMON have released from their early era. Contains story of the band and bonus song from the PURE OVERKILL compilation.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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MYTHRA - Death And Destiny CD
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Classic NWOBHM
Later Edition
BRITISH STEEL RECORDS |
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OVERDRIVE - On Wizard Ridge CD
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Long awaited full length CD of NWOBHM kings. This band had released a pretty collectable 7'' single in the past and fortunately they're back with fantastic heavy metal music in the classic NWOBHM mould. Tracks like "Louis IX" and "Stonehenge" will finish you off. What I always loved in this band are the great vocals that you can only hear by an English band. Thumbs up to ONR for such a great release!
OBSCURE NWOBHM RELEASES |
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OVERDRIVE - Three Corners To Nowhere CD
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Great NWoBHM in the tradition of PRAYING MANTIS and other great english bands!
KARTHAGO RECORDS 2008 |
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PANTERA - I Am The Night CD
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Great private edition of the third PANTERA disc. Comes with 8-page booklet featuring lyrics, cool band photos, liner notes and great sound. Nothing to do with the crappy REBORN CLASSICS disc.
For some reason this album, like the other 2 of the pre-Anselmo era of the band, is regarded as glam metal. It has nothing to do with glam metal music. This is pure straight forward heavy metal with great guitars and vocals. You'll be blown away by the quality of the material here! Highly recommended!!
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PANTERA - Metal Magic CD
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Great private edition of the first PANTERA disc. Comes with booklet featuring lyrics and cool band photos. Nothing to do with the crappy REBORN CLASSICS disc.
For some reason this album is regarded as glam metal. It has nothing to do with glam metal music. This is pure straight forward heavy metal with great guitars and vocals. Highly recommended!!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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PERSIAN RISK - Rise Up CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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PRAYING MANTIS - Predator In Disguise CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition, Comes With OBI+Lyrics Poster
PONY CANYON RECORDS |
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PRAYING PANTIS - Time Tells No Lies CD
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Legendary NWOBHM act that became huge in Japan. They're still going strong to this day. This is their first full length studio masterpiece, originally released in 1981 and maybe their best album ever!
Comes with OBI strip and extra lyrics sheet.
Later Edition |
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PREYER - Terminator CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
MARQUEE RECORDS |
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QUARTZ - Resurrection CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
NEAT METAL RECORDS |
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QUARTZ - Stand Up And Fight CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
MAJESTIC ROCK RECORDS |
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RANKELSON - The Bastards of Rock n' Roll/Hungry For Blood CD
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What a killer underrated NWOBHM band is this! Both of their albums are simply FANTASTIC!!! High class galloping metal with galloping choruses and frenzied riffs. Reminds of the heavier moments of DEMON, INCUBUS, TRAITORS GATE. Included here are both releases of the band "Hungry for Blood" and "Bastards of Rock n' roll". A must!!!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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RHABSTALLION - Day to Day CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
VINYL TAP |
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ROXCALIBUR - Compilation CD
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One of the 5 greatest NWOBHM compilations ever made. 2 Killer unreleased tracks by SATAN plus 12 more fantastic songs by MARAUDER, BRANDS HATCH (great!), SKITZOFRENIK, UNTER DEN LINDEN, BLACK ROSE (great!) and BATTLEAXE (HAIL!). Get it at once!! A Must!!
BRITISH STEEL RECORDS |
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SABRE - Roar To The Core CD
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SAMSON - Past Present & Future 2CD
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Highly impressive anthology featuring a total of 30 tracks spanned over 2 discs including unreleased tracks, live versions, newer compositions as well as classic songs from all their albums. This is must have for NWOBHM collectors and SAMSON fans of course....
ZOOM CLUB RECORDS |
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SATAN - Court In The Act CD
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Classic NWOBHM
Later Edition
NEAT RECORDS |
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SAVAGE - Loose 'n Lethal CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
NEAT METAL RECORDS |
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SEVENTH SON - Immortal Hours CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
IRON PAGES RECORDS |
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SHIVA - Firedance CD
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Cult NWOBHM
Later Edition
BRITISH STEEL RECORDS |
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SOLDIER - Heavy Metal Force CD
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SOLDIER - Infantrycide MiniCD
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SPARTAN WARRIOR - Steel 'n Chains CD
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This is the debut by the NWOBHM band SPARTAN WARRIOR, that have remained in the history of heavy metal as one of the first NWOBHM that included epic metal elements in their sound. Loud, imposing bass lines and 100% macho vocals make for a great album featuring very strong warrior anthems! Both albums of the band are essential for fans of MANOWAR, not only for the lyrical content but for the ultra heavy part of the music. HAIL!
HOT METAL RECORDS |
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SWEET SAVAGE - Killing Time CD
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This is definitely one of the most legendary and known NWOBHM bands of all time, not only because of the classic METALLICA cover tunes, but mostly because all their songs rule! Absolutely essential stuff that must not be missed!
METAL BLADE RECORDS |
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TANK - Same/Power Of The Hunter CD
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The 2 classic albums of TANK "Same" and "Power of the Hunter" in one disc! TANK is one of the most legendary UK bands perfectly blending NWOBHM with MOTORHEAD elements. Simply outstanding band!!!
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TANK - This Means War CD
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Traditional UK 80s power. Having just reformed, the timing for this reissue of Tank's third album could not be better. The band, led by Algy Ward, were in fine form when they cut this piece of classic Metal way back in 1983, and it still stands proud some 14 years later. With epic songs like 'Just Like Something From Hell' or the superb title track, Tank - billed by many as a pure Motörhead rip-off - had finally found their very own niche. This clear tray CD includes one bonus track (*), lyrics and liner notes written by Algy.
Track listing:
(1) Just Like Something From Hell (2) Hot Lead Cold Steel (3) This Means War (4) Laughing In The Face Of Death (5) If We Go (We Go Down Fighting) (6) I (Won't Ever Let You Down) (7) Echoes Of A Distant Battle (8) Whichcatchewedmycuckoo*
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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TANK - War Of Attrition Live 1981 CD
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MANIACAL RECORDS |
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THE BLACK RIDERS - Chosen Few SPLIT CD
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TOKYO BLADE - Night Of The Blade / The Night Before CD
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This features the entire Night of the Blade album not only with a slightly different track listing and sequence, but also with original vocalist Allan Marsh handling the frontman duties. He was also the singer on the first classic album of the band. It also features different bonus tracks too. 6 bonus cuts in total!
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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TOKYO BLADE - Night Of The Blade CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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TOKYO BLADE - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
LASERLIGHT DIGITAL |
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TOKYO BLADE - Same CD
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Classic 1980s British trad metal with Allan Marsh on lead vocals. These NWoBHM legends started their recording career under the banner of Genghis Khan before changing their name to Tokyo Blade. Fronted by vocalist extraordinaire Alan Marsh, they cut their selftitled debut LP in 1983 and gained rave reviews everywhere for their Maiden-tinged sound - except in their native England, that is! Initial CD copies of this milestone have first been available in the mid-80s but sold out very quickly and have since become an expensive rarity. To meet with the demand, we've now put out this brandnew clear tray CD reissue, complete with five bonus tracks (*) taken from the 'Midnight Rendezvous' EP, comprehensive liner notes, lyrics and rare pix.
Track listing:
(1) Powergame (2) Break The Chains (3) If Heaven Is Hell (4) On Through The Night (5) Killer City (6) Liar (7) Tonight (8) Sunrise In Tokyo (9) Blue Ridge Mountains Of Virginia (10) If Heaven Is Hell* (11) Highway Passion* (12) Midnight Rendezvous* (13) Mean Streak* (14) Death On Main Street*
HIGH VAULTAGE RECORDS |
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG - Animal Instinct CD
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At last! A fine album by this legendary band, since their last great one (even being quite melodic) "The Cage" album nearly 25 years ago! This album is a return to their glory days perfectly mixing elements from "Crazy in the night", "Spellbound" and "The Cage". Highly recommended!!
CARGO RECORDS 2008 |
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG - Crazy Nights CD
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Classic NWOBHM
Later Edition
EDGY RECORDS |
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG - First Kill CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
METAL NATION RECORDS |
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG - Live At Nottingham Rock City CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
EDGY RECORDS |
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG - Mystical CD
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This is the album that signaled the comeback of TYGERS after more than 10 years since their last album. Fortunately, for all their fans, the band keeps releasing excellent melodic albums to this day and "Mystical" is one of them!
Z RECORDS 2001 |
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG - Spellbound CD
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Classic NWOBHM
Later Edition, Comes With Lyrics Poster
MCA RECORDS |
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG - Wild Cat CD
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Classic NWOBHM
Later Edition
REPERTOIRE RECORDS |
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TYRANT - The Tyrant Anthology 2CD
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At last! The CD version of one of the best re-issues ever made by our fellow-Greek metal label STEEL LEGACY RECORDS. Actually, S.L. instead of adding just a couple of bonus tracks, they added an entire disc full of live bonus material, so what we've got here is a KILLER double disc feature with new artwork and lyrics that will blow you away. One of the top recommendations if you're into epic NWOBHM music. That band could have been really HUGE. HAIL!!!!
STEEL LEGACY RECORDS 2009 |
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TYSONDOG - Painted Heroes (The Anthology) DCD
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NWOBHM
Disc One : Beware Of The Dog plus 2 bonus songs
Disc Two : Crimes Of Insanity plus 1 bonus song
SANCTUARY/CASTLE MUSIC RECORDS 2002 |
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TYTAN - Rough Justice CD
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URCHIN - Same CD
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This is the legendary pre-IRON MAIDEN band that released the 2 MEGA RARE singles in the 70's! Features Dave Murray and Adrian Smith. This is a great edition featuring tons of unreleased songs. A must for all NWOBHM fans!
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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VOLTZ - Knight's Fall CD
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Private pressing of one of the 4-5 rarest NWOBHM LP's ever released! Originally pressed in 1982 in micro quantity - fetches insane prices nowadays. CD booklet includes full story of the band. Great music and lyrics about epic / historical issues.
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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WARRIOR - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
OBSCURE NWOBHM RELEASES |
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WEAPON - Set The Stage Alight CD
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WITCHFINDER GENERAL - Friends Of Hell CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
HEAVY METAL RECORDS |
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WITCHFINDER GENERAL - Live '83 CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
NUCLEAR WAR NOW PRODUCTIONS |
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WITCHFYNDE - Cloak & Dagger CD
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ALL SOULS DAY - Into The Mourning CD
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Doom Metal
DOOM SYMPHONY RECORDS 2005 |
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APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE - Sincerest Misery CD
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More super cool DOOM METAL for you doom freaks! This band hails from U.S.A. and they feature the ex-GATES OF SLUMBER member, Chuck Brown on guitar and vocals. Depressive lyrics, fantastic atmosphere, heavy as hell sound. A great new band is born!
EYES LIKE SNOW RECORDS 2008 |
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ARGUS - Same CD
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With those of you familiar with Butch era PENANCE (USA Classic Doom), you already know how great his vocals are and those of you who aren’t will learn soon. ARGUS, a new and hungry band from the USA are very well versed with the Maryland Doom Metal and Epic Heavy Metal scene. They released a very well written Demo in 2007 on John Brenner’s Bland Hand Records as a download. For those of you that loved the Demo, this is what you would expect their full length to sound and then some! THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG fans are going to go absolutely nuts over this album for the sheer volume of twin axe guitar shredding alone!! There are a lot of catchy, layered riffs on top of many hooks and sing a long choruses. On top of all these well-written Epic songs, there are TROUBLE-eque Doom Metal break downs to die for feathered throughout the album.
http://www.myspace.com/theargus
1. Devils, Devils
2. Bending Time
3. From Darkness...Light
4. Eternity (Beyond, Part I)
5. None Shall Know The Hour
6. The Damnation Of John Faustus
7. The Effigy Is Real
8. The Outsider
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2009 |
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ASYLUM - The Earth Is The Insane Asylum Of The Universe CD
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The legendary Maryland Doom Metal scene was and still is filled with monster bands! ASYLUM (who later changed their name to UNORTHODOX because their old Record Label requested it) is yet another underground gem, never officially released. With only copies of this tape being spread (known as the 1985 Demo) around in trading circles since the time of its recording in 1985, this was one of the harder demos to find. Now for the first time in 23 years, this recording is being officially released. What a treat this is for 80’s metal fans too because what most people don’t know is that Dale Flood (guitarist/vocalist) is an absolute magician on the axe. His style derives from Progressive 70’s Rock like RUSH, YES, DEEP PURPLE, etc mixed with the thunderous and mighty Doom/Heavy riffs from likes of PENTAGRAM, BLACK SABBATH, MOTORHEAD, etc. This is all played together with an amazing rhythm section and who I think is one of the most underrated drummers in Heavy Metal, Ronnie Kalimon. This album has its own mark and sound in the underground and believe me this is no carbon copy of any other band; their unique sound speaks for itself and stands alone! The amazing thing about this recording is that is sounds fresh and new even though it’s 23 years old. If you love 70’s Heavy Rock, 80’s Heavy Metal and Doom, you won’t believe your ears!
This is the very first ASYLUM demo released with all its flaws from low budget recording and if you like this, there’s plenty more in the ASYLUM vault to be released in the future.
1. Asylum
2. Motherless
3. Moment Of Truth
4. Moment Of Truth II
5. Bell Witch (Red Skull)
6. Burn
7. Dying Breed / Distand Friend
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2008 |
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BEDEMON - Child Of Darkness CD
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BLACK HOLE - Land Of Mystery CD
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CD reissue of this obscure metal album from Italy's Black Hole. Originally released in 1985, 'Land Of Mystery' is somewhere between the quintessential NWOBHM sound and '70s Black Sabbath, with hints of cosmic rock and even new wave thrown in. Includes four bonus tracks.
ANDROMEDA RECORDS
Pay a visit vibrationsofdoom web site to listen some tunes of the band!
http://vibrationsofdoom.com/test/BlackHole.html |
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BURNING SAVIOURS - Hundus CD
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Traditional old school doom metal from Sweden. The band took their name from the PENTAGRAM song "Burning Savior".
I HATE RECORDS
Pay a visit to listen some tunes at the band's official web site!
http://www.burningsaviours.com/downloads.htm |
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BURNING SAVIOURS - Nymphs & Weavers CD
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3rd album by these Swedish Doomsters!!
TRANSUBSTANS RECORDS 2007 |
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CANDLEMASS - Ancient Dreams DCD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON, CONTAINS BONUS DISC WITH LIVE MATERIAL, INTERVIEW AND THE "MIRROR,MIRROR" VIDEO!
PARANOID RECORDS |
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CANDLEMASS - Epicus, Doomicus, Metallicus DCD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON, BONUS DISC (LIVE IN BIRMINGHAM 1988)
PARANOID RECORDS |
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CANDLEMASS - Nightfall DCD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON, CONTAINS BONUS DISC WITH DEMO & LIVE MATERIAL, INTERVIEW AND THE "BEWITCHED" VIDEO!
EVOLUTION MUSIC |
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CANDLEMASS - Tales Of Creation DCD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON, CONTAINS BONUS DISC WITH DEMO TRACKS, INTERVIEW, PLUS THE "DARK REFLECTIONS" VIDEO!
PARANOID RECORDS |
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CATHEDRAL - The Carnival Bizarre CD
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USED CD
The disc has some barely visible scratches but plays perfect!
EARACHE 1995 |
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CENTURIONS GHOST - A Sign Of Things To Come CD
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CENTURIONS GHOST - The Great Work CD
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COUNT RAVEN - Destruction Of The Void CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
CYCLONE EMPIRE RECORDS |
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COUNT RAVEN - High On Infinity CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
CYCLONE EMPIRE RECORDS |
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COUNT RAVEN - Messiah Of Confusion CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
CYCLONE EMPIRE RECORDS |
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COUNT RAVEN - Storm Warning CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
CYCLONE EMPIRE RECORDS |
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COVEN - Worship New Gods CD
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One of the most strange sounding U.S. heavy/doom metal albums we have ever listened to. Some rate this in the same league with bands such as WASTED (Denmark), HELL (UK), GRAN MAX (USA) etc. Cuts like "Riddle of Steel", "Ruler", Burial ground" etc. remind us of a music metal rite draped by a total mystical atmosphere. The original has always been one of the regular $100+ sellers...Pretty interesting, isn't it?
HOT METAL RECORDS |
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DANTESCO - De La Mano De La Muerte CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
KHAOSMASTER PRODUCTIONS |
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DANTESCO - Pagano CD
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Description coming soon!
CRUZ DEL SUR 2008
This release is not available for our Greek customers due to licensing restrictions.
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DAWNRIDER - Alpha Chapter DigiCD
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The debut album of 2007 by these Portuguese Doomsters! Comes in a great Digipack Edition! Still Sealed!
RAGING PLANET RECORDS 2007 |
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DAWNRIDER - Two CD
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The new second album of 2009 by these Portuguese Doomsters! Comes in a great Edition with a cardboard case! Still Sealed!
RAGING PLANET RECORDS 2009 |
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DOOMRAISER - Lords Of Mercy CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
PRIVATE RELEASE |
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DOOMSHINE - Thy Kingdom Come CD
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DOOMSWORD - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY |
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DREAMING - II CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
PSYCHEDOOMELIC RECORDS |
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EQUINOX OV THE GODS - Fruits & Flowers Of The Spectral Garden CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
UNISOUND RECORDS |
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EQUINOX OV THE GODS - Images Of Forgotten Memories CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
UNISOUND RECORDS |
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EREB ALTOR - By Honour CD
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One of the best epic/doom metal debuts ever!! Don't miss it!!
I HATE RECORDS 2008 |
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FAITH - Blessed? CD
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Yes, this is the same band that did one of the greatest Scandinavian metal 7'' singles ever, the absolute masterpiece "Hymn of the Sinner"! In the same vein, with pure metallic sound with many doom references this is their brand new offering. CANDLEMASS meet VITUS - the epitome of doom and power. This band really kicks-ass!!!
TRANSUBSTANS 2008 |
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FAITH - Salvation Lies Within CD
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Doom Metal
DOOM SYMPHONY RECORDS 2005 |
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FAITH - Sorg CD
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With the beautiful visual vest created by Mattias Norén, doom phenomenon FAITH hails once again from Sweden with their massive load of powerful and claustrophobic anguish sensation! Explore the darkest frontiers of doom metal in this Scandinavian interpretation of the obscurest side of heavy rock. Charming as introspective, elegant as solid, this the new way to the ultimate doom experience
DOOM SYMPHONY RECORDS |
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FALL OF THE IDOLS - The Womb Of The Earth CD
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FORSAKEN - Anima Mundi CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
GOLDEN LAKE PRODUCTIONS |
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FORSAKEN - Dominaeon CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
GOLDEN LAKE PRODUCTIONS |
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FORSAKEN - Evermore CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
GOLDEN LAKE PRODUCTIONS |
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GRAVEYARD - Same CD
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Debut album from excellent new band from Gothenburg/Sweden! An excellent 9 tracker that includes all the delicious early 70’s guitar grooves from CREAM, LEAF HOUND & BLUE CHEER you could ever dream of ! This quartet bends your mind with their sonic boom rythms. Seducing you with songs in which life and death collides with the blues, thunder and lightning bring out heavy tunes of doom, insanity and clarity clashes into psychedelia and folk music. The production have got a very retro feeling, recorded in an old analog studio by Don Ahlsterberg. Comes in a very nice looking papersleeve edition! Check out bandpage at http://www.myspace.com/graveyardsongs
TRANSUBSTANS RECORDS 2007 |
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GREAT COVEN - Viaticum CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
I HATE RECORDS |
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HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE - The August Engine DIGI CD
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This is a killer digi pack version of HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE second MASTERPIECE! If you live in another planet or galaxy and never heard of what H.O.M. are about then you should learn that they are the side project of Mike Scalzi of SLOUGH FEG and they sound like the perfect mix of SLOUGH FEG (since Mike is singing here as well) with the crossover hard rock / heavy metal bands of the late seventies, including many psych and heavy/doom elements. This album has received ONLY perfect scores all over the internet and the music press. HAIL!
CRUZ DEL SUR RECORDS |
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HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE - The Bastard DIGI CD
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HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE hail from San Francisco, an Epic/Power/Black Metal-band, that sounds damn original. Different elements from all kinds of Metal-sub-genres are united into an album that at the beginning is hard to listen to, but it grows on you.
A complex Fantasy-story has been used and each character has its own voice. THE BASTARD is performed by Mike Scalzi (SLOUGH FEG), whose voice is clean and heroic. Then there is THE TYRANT, sung by John (no family name stated) with a harsh shrieking voice and THE CHAOS GODDESS, sung by a certain Janis, the only female voice. The sound is full of different tempos, Folk-parts and much atmosphere. I'm really reminded of an original version of Obscure Metal!
So all of you, who love polished Straight Metal, will run screaming, but fans of obscure acts like CIRITH UNGOL, MANILLA ROAD, BROCAS HELM or THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG have to get this one.
TUMULT RECORDS |
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HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE - The Locust Years DIGI
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“The Locust Years” brings the creative song-writing of The Hammers to an upper level, through the creation of a complex Rock Opera in which several different elements perfectly complete each other. Echoes of Yes, Pink Floyd and in general the legacy of 70s progressive rock are mixed with Hammers’ trademark of originality and love for uncommon solutions. The dramatic, bitter sense of Tragedy that surrounds the album makes it a masterpiece that goes beyond the term of “Metal”, to a wider meaning: “The Locust Years” is the perfect soundtrack for our souring times.
Features Mike Scalzi of Slough Feg on vocals.
“(...)Hammers Of Misfortune are quite simply one at the pinnacle of greatness, like King’s X, like Blue Oyster Cult, like Opeth, like King Crimson, like Led Zeppelin” Martin Popoff – Hard Radio
“(... ) once again, the Hammers are set to do what they do best: killing mediocrity.” Chris Bruni - BW&BK 10/10
"The Locust Years" is the kind of record that will be talked about fifty years from now.” Keith Bergman – Blabbermouth 10/10
“A victorious ride of unearthed creativity and passion that’ll blow your mind with each spin. Pure genius!”Adrian Bromley - Unrestrained! 9/10
(taken from CRUZ DEL SUR web site)
This release is not available for our Greek customers due to licensing restrictions.
CRUZ DEL SUR |
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HOUR OF 13 - Same CD
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DOOM METAL
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS |
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IRON MAN - I Have Returned CD
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Iron Man's guitar player/song writer Al Morris III has been writing the most savage/heaviest sounding guitar riffs for over 2 decades now! I cannot stress enough to Heavy Metal fans out there that if you haven't heard Iron Man, find something FAST! You're missing out on some of the most mind-bending groove-laden (Maryland) Doom metal around. It's a shame they never got the recognition they deserve, yet! I'm hoping to help change that for them for their forthcoming album "I Have Returned". I've listened to this album a million times already and I can firmly tell everyone this is the very best underground recording I've ever heard on an independant label. This recording sounds like it should be on a major label and I didn't even mention the superior songwriting yet! The songs are very well written and catchy, I'm convinced there's not a stale riff in Al Morris's soul! The man is a guitar god!! Louis is a top-notch bass player, Dex's drums are thunderous and just about as balanced as it gets, and Joe's vocal performance is far beyond my expectation. I'm incredibly honored the band and their manager had faith in me to release their album and it's going to be a pleasure to read, hear, and see the reactions of metal fans far and wide with this release. I think this could have a MAJOR impact on the Heavy Metal scene in 2009.
1. Burn The Sky
2. Run From The Light
3. Curse The Ages (Curse Me)
4. Sodden With Sin
5. Blind-Sighted Forward Spiral
6. Days Of Olde
7. I Have Returned
8. Gomorrah Gold
9. Fallen Angel
10. Among The Filth And Slime
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2009 |
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ISOLE - Forevermore CD
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ISOLE - Forevermore CD
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ISOLE - Throne Of Void CD
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LAST CHAPTER - The Living Waters CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
PAVEMENT MUSIC |
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LIFE BEYOND - Ancient Worlds CD
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A compilation CD release that contains remastered songs of the first EP, plus one compilation exclusive track and five live songs (some unreleased) by this great Doom metal band from USA!!
BLOOD & IRON RECORDS 2007 |
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MASTERS OF REALITY - Blue Garden CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition, Comes With OBI+lyrics poster
DEF AMERICAN RECORDS |
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MERCA - Chup Amela CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
PSYCHEDOOMELIC RECORDS |
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MIRROR OF DECEPTION - Shards CD
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MYSTICAL GATE - In Sadness Gloom...
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Originally recorded in 1996, it was eventually released in 2006! The band delivers doom metal ala MY DYING BRIDE, AMORPHIS and similar bands with harsh vocals, lengthy complex compositions and keys. Well worth checking out, if you dig this type of doom metal.
STYGIAN CRYPT PRODUCTIONS 2006 |
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NEFILIM - Zoon CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
ROADRUNNER RECORDS |
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NITEFALL - Red Moon Rising CD
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NITEFALL, a mystical metal trio which arose on the ashes of one of the most cult thrash acts from Ohio - SEVERE WARNING. Although sharing the same band members, NITEFALL had completely different vision and sound. Named after the CANDLEMASS' classic album from 1987 and deeply rooted in the classic epic power wetal vein. This release is a collection of all 3 demos the band recorded in their short career from 1990 to 1992.
12-page stapled booklet with band bio, lyrics, archive pics, and info. Custom artwork by Raul Gonzalez
For fans of: CANDLEMASS, SOLITUDE AETURNUS, TROUBLE, MISTREATER, CIRITH UNGOL, AVERON, and SEVERE WARNING
TRACK LISTING:
Die for Destiny
Death Reigns Here Alone
On the Edge
Black Tomorrow
Don’t Break the Seal
Desert of Ice
Race to the End
The Quest
Harvester of Souls
Red Moon Rising
Wings of Fate
Time Warp
STORMSPELL RECORDS 2009 |
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NOVOY ZAVET (AKA NEW TESTAMENT) - Apocalypse CD
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Cult Orthodox Christian power/thrash metal with doomy overtones from the ex-Soviet Union. This album was recorded in 1993 but never officially released on CD until now. Sung in English, albeit quite broken, but charming, creating an unique and magnetic atmosphere of mesmerizing sonic landscapes.
Remastered to a terrific outcome by Igor Samoylov. You wouldnt belive how fresh and vital this thing sounds!
For fans of: TROUBLE, MERCY, SOLITUDE AETURNUS, COUNT RAVEN, BLACK SABBATH, MEMORY GARDEN, CANDLEMASS, etc.
STORMSPELL RECORDS 2009 |
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OGRE - Plague Of The Planet CD
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USA 70's/80's (sounding) Rock/Doom Metal hybrid band OGRE have been together since 1999. They have a unique sound combining the elements of BUDGIE, BLOODROCK, PENTAGRAM, BLACK SABBATH, RUSH, AC/DC, etc with a Bon Scott/Ozzy styled vocalist that would appeal to any Metal fan. OGRE has put 2 very solid and well respected albums out, "Dawn Of The Proto-Man" and "Seven Hells". With their 3rd release out, the band shows no signs of writer's cramp or slowing down. "Plague Of The Planet" will not disappoint old fans and will impress potential new fans!
Inspired by such classic albums as "2112", "Dark Side of the Moon", and "Music from the Elder", "Plague of the Planet" is a full-on concept album, consisting of a single multi-part epic suite that sends the listener on a journey filled with pulverizing riffs, extended jams, over-the-top vocals, and such familiar OGRE obsessions as giant robots, dog-men, death, doom, and war. Plague of the Planet is more than just a self-contained concept, however. Over the course of the album’s 38 minutes, the band incorporates lyrical motifs and musical themes from OGRE songs going as far back as its 2000 demo, making Plague of the Planet the ultimate distillation of the epic OGRE sound.
TRACKLISTING
1. I. Requiem
II. End-Days
III. Drive
IV. Queen Of Gasoline
V. A Call To Colossus
VI. Deus Ex Machina
VII. Colonizer Rex
VIII. Battle At Doom Capital
IX. Homo Sapiens Ferreus
X. G.F.R.
XI. Dawn Of The Proto-Man
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2009 |
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ORODRUIN - Epicurean Mass CD
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Old School Doom Metal
PSYCHEDOOMELIC RECORDS 2003 |
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PAGAN ALTAR - Lords of Hypocrisy CD
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Fantastic 10-song compilation of recordings that took place between 1978-1983. Dark, mystical, obscure doom metal by the best British doom metal band after the mighty BLACK SABBATH! It's about time everyone to discover this unique band.
PRIVATE RELEASE
Pay a visit to listen some tunes at the band’s official web site!
http://www.paganaltar.com/index.htm |
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PAGAN ALTAR - Mythical And Magical CD
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Yes, yes, yes....this is the brand new release of the British doom metal gods. This album is one more masterpiece and you must have already understood that PAGAN ALTAR have created a league of their own and they simply play a kind of magic metal music that resembles no other band in the known universe...
The CD contains 11 fantastic songs with the familiar P.A. occult lyrics and the known chilling atmosphere that only this band can create. We don't want to say anything more that may sound as an exaggeration but to us, this band is the biggest revelation from U.K. in a very long time. If you are a doom metal fan you will love it....if you are just a good music fan then it's time to discover the majesty of this band. HAIL!!!
PRIVATE PRESSING
Pay a visit to listen some tunes at the band’s official web site!
http://www.paganaltar.com/index.htm |
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PAGAN ALTAR - Volume I CD
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The legendary British doomsters with their classic 1982(!) recordings remastered on a great 7-song CD. They are considered to be one of the most cult acts of all time; low profile, far from the limelight, known among a circle of devoted die-hard metal maniacs. An absolute metal necessity!
PRIVATE RELEASE
Pay a visit to listen some tunes at the band’s official web site!
http://www.paganaltar.com/index.htm |
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PALE DIVINE - Cemetary Earth CD
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PALE DIVINE - Crimson Tears CD
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For well over a decade now, PALE DIVINE have grinded it’s teeth into the ultimate sounds of classic 70’s Rock and Doom Metal. They have come a long way and really carved their own niche and sound in the underground, slicing off influences from dinosaurs like BLACK SABBATH, LEAFHOUND, SIR LORD BALTIMORE, CANDLEMASS, TROUBLE, ST. VITUS, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, the legendary Maryland Doom Metal scene headed by PENTAGRAM/BEDEMON/DEATH ROW, ASYLUM, THE OBSESSED, IRON MAN, etc. By playing that style, it was only natural that Mr. Rich Walker from THE MISKATONIC FOUNDATION would give them the well-deserved attention they needed and placed one of their best songs “Serpents Path” on the very first MISKATONIC (compilation) release, “At The Mountains Of Madness”. Right after that, they released their first Demo “Crimson Tears” on cassette format only. Now after all this time not being in circulation, it’s getting the royal treatment it deserves. Re-mastered with 2 rare bonus live tracks with liner notes, original and also rare cover art, this release is for all the die-hard Doom Metal fans, PALE DIVINE fans, and for those of you who are new to this band; this is the perfect place to start checking them out, right at the beginning.
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2008 |
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PAUL CHAIN - Unreleased Vol. 2 CD
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This album contain tracks that were never released before!!
Tracks 6 & 7 featuring Wino (Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, Spirit Caravan, Place of Skulls, etc.) on guest vocals and guitar.
MINOTAURO RECORDS |
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PENTAGRAM - A Keg Full Of Dynamite CD
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PENTAGRAM - First Daze Here Too DCD
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PENTAGRAM - Show 'em How CD
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PENTAGRAM - Sub-Basement CD
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PYLON - Doom DIGI
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TREMENDOUS traditional doom metal (no stoner here!!) like SAINT VITUS, PENTAGRAM, TROUBLE and SABBATH. This is their brand new release and by far their best one. Doom mongers must grab it!
QUAM LIBET RECORDS 2009 |
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RAVENSTHORN - Hauntings and Possessions CD
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Hailing from Chicago, this is one more great U.S. metal band that carries on the tradition of bands like HALLOWEEN & MERCYFUL FATE. Dark 80's heavy metal that will blow your minds. A band that will surely meet huge success. Fantastic singer dressed in dracula's outfit! Totally cult!
HELLION RECORDS |
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RED BARON - Ressurection CD
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Old mid 90's classic Canadian metal.
LONG ISLAND RECORDS |
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REINO ERMITANO - Brujas Del Mar CD
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REVELATION - For The Sake Of No One CD
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Coming off their amazing comeback album, REVELATION are back again yet for another album. Just when you think they've hit their peak, think again. For The Sake Of No One is very much a continuation of the last album so if you enjoyed the last album as much as I did, you'll be eager to invite this new album into your collection as well. Very few bands that are 20 + years can keep up with their classic material and we're lucky enough to have REVELATION around, not only keep the quality of music on par with their classics, but in some eyes surpassing it.
1. A Matter Of Days
2. Offset
3. Canyons
4. On A Promotory
5. The Whisper Stream
6. Vigil
7. For The Sake Of No One
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2009 |
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REVELATION - Release CD
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The legendary US Maryland Doom is undeniably one of the best if not the best metal scene in the history of Heavy Metal. REVELATION (if you've never heard them) being one of the first and best bands from the scene are back with another album. I cannot believe my ears when I hear this album, that this was recorded in 2008?!?! It sounds like it's still the late 80's/early 90's. My god, I can't tell you how blown away I am by this! John Brenner hasn't even released a full-length REVELATION album since 1992, but you wouldn't know it because this could quite possibly be their very best album to date. Not to take anything away from the other classic albums and the other outstanding musicians on this album because all of the instruments are very well executed and thank you Steve Branagan for keeping this band alive for so long! REVELATION have in the past been compared to TROUBLE, but this time around the songwriting is really a step out of that box and extremely original sounding Doom – more like Progressive Doom, with adventurous leads.
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2009 |
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REVELATION - Yet So Far CD
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Revelation's 3rd full length album has been out of print for quite some time now. This album features Dennis Cornelius and Jim Hunter along side the staple of Revelation, Steve Branagan. This may be Revelation's most accessible album to date. Longtime fans of Revelation know what to expect, but newer fans on the fence should certainly check this album out as it's a great album to start out with in their catalog. Unfortunately the band did not have any bonus tracks for this re-issue. All of the bonus material was released on the "Frozen Masque" CD by The Miskatonic Foundation back in 2004. This album is fully re-mastered with a nice booklet with a band write up, lyrics, and tons of old band photos to cherish.
1. Soul Barer
2. Eternal Search
3. Little Faith
4. Grasping The Nettle
5. Morning Sun
6. Fallen
7. Alone
8. Natural Steps
9. ...Yet So Far
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2009 |
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RIPPER - The Dead Have Rizen CD
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"FINALLY! The long awaited sequel to 1986's 'And The Dead Shall Rise',
written just one year later by Rob Graves in Los Angeles, though
prematurely laid to rest with the band, never again to see the light of
day, until NOW! RIPPER officially reformed in 2006, and immediately
began working on this destined horror-metal masterpiece entitled 'The
Dead Have Rizen', a dream come true for both the band, and their loyal
fans! Watch the skies, theres a storm brewing in Texaz!" Quotes by BLACK WIDOW RECORDS
BLACK WIDOW RECORDS 2009 |
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RITUAL - Valley Of The Kings CD
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Great Doom Metal by this post-NWOBHM cult band!! Similar to PENTAGRAM, ST VITUS, PAGAN ALTAR & TROUBLE!! Contains 2 bonus songs!! Comes with a 12-paged booklet, new artwork, lyrics, photos, etc.
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2008 |
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RITUAL - Widow CD
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Great Doom Metal by this post-NWOBHM cult band!! Similar to PENTAGRAM, ST VITUS, PAGAN ALTAR & TROUBLE!! Original LP is a huge mega dollar rarity!! Contains 4 bonus songs!! Comes with a 12-paged booklet, new artwork, lyrics, photos, etc.
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS 2008 |
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SAINT VITUS - Die Healing CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition
HELLHOUND RECORDS |
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SAINT VITUS - Hallow's Vistim/Same CD
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SAINT VITUS - Same CD
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DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Later Edition
SST RECORDS |
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SCALD - Will of the Gods is Great Power CD
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All the fans of Bathory/Doomsword should be hailing this obscure release from Russia! Their singer tragically died in 1997 and this was the end of SCALD, a band that will surely become a legend in the forthcoming years!
WROTH EMITTER RECORDS |
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SESTA MARCONI - Where The Devil Dances CD
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Great Italian doom metal with some 70's influences.
METAL ON METAL RECORDS 2009 |
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SILENT HILL - Same DigiCD
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Doom Metal
DOOM SYMPHONY RECORDS 2008 |
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SINISTER REALM - Same CD
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Early 80’s styled Heavy / Doom Metal was formed by John Gaffney after his departure from PALE DIVINE. After leaving PALE DIVINE he asked Darin McCloskey to play drums. This new band is from the USA taking influences from the early 80’s Heavy Metal scene that consisted of a variety of bands like JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MADIEN, BLACK SABBATH, DIO, CANDLEMASS, OZ, etc. The album is very catchy with well written, memorable songs, with catchy chorus lines provided by a very talented vocalist, Alex Kristof; his influences are in the league of Dio, Halford, Dickinson. While the music is deeply rooted in the 80's Heavy and Doom scene, it comes down to the arrangement of the songwriting which in itself lies the unique part of SINISTER REALM. Their style is very natural from the music they grew up on and the hooks on this album are to die for! Once this album is digested, you will definitely hear they have developed a sound and technique of their own. So sit back, relax, and “Enter The Sinister Realm”.
www.myspace.com/enterthesinisterrealm
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