6th album from 1997 by the legendary PARADISE LOST, a dark, melancholic, and atmospheric work where the British band continued expanding their sound into more gothic and emotional territories without losing their unmistakable gloomy essence.
4th album from 1979 by the legendary RAINBOW and the first featuring Graham Bonnet on vocals, showcasing a more direct and melodic approach while still retaining the class, virtuosity, and epic feel that turned Ritchie Blackmore’s band into a true institution of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.
Debut album from 2005 by the Swedish RAM, a ferocious blast of traditional Heavy Metal deeply rooted in the NWOBHM and the most classic and battle-hardened side of European Metal. Forced Entry overflows with razor-sharp riffs, epic choruses and absolutely incendiary energy, reviving the spirit of the great 80s records with total authenticity while adding a powerful and contemporary production. A fierce and passionate debut that established RAM as one of the leading forces of the classic Heavy Metal revival. Recommended for fans of JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT, MERCYFUL FATE and ENFORCER. [Slipcase]
1st album from 1988 by this underrated American Technical Thrash Metal band, combining speed, complexity, and melody with stunning instrumental performance. A true cult classic for fans of TOXIK, WATCHTOWER, FORCED ENTRY, FORBIDDEN, and the sharpest, most technical side of late ’80s Thrash Metal.
3rd album from 2002 by the Finnish ROTTEN SOUND, a devastating work of Grindcore and Deathgrind that pushes speed, aggression and sonic chaos to absolutely inhuman levels. “Murderworks” is a relentless bombardment of abrasive riffs, hyperfast drumming and extreme sonic violence, combining the ferocity of classic Grindcore with almost surgical precision and a crushing production handled by Mieszko Talarczyk. A short, savage and suffocating record that hits like an out-of-control industrial grinder. Recommended for fans of NASUM, NAPALM DEATH, PHOBIA and BRUTAL TRUTH.
10th album from 1992 by the eternal SAXON, another powerful blast of pure British Heavy Metal packed with strength, anthems, and the unmistakable spirit of one of the most important and enduring bands in the entire history of the genre.
8th album from 2023 by the Austrian band SERENITY, a brilliant display of Progressive Power/Heavy Metal filled with epic melodies, majestic keyboard arrangements, and a powerful modern production. Led by the outstanding vocals of Georg Neuhauser, the band once again delivers a classy and emotional release packed with huge choruses for fans of SAVATAGE, THRESHOLD, BRAINSTORM, MASTERPLAN, and the most sophisticated and cinematic side of melodic Metal.
2nd album from 2007 by the French SIDEBLAST, a brutal and sophisticated work of Deathgrind and technical Brutal Death Metal that combines extreme violence, rhythmic complexity and an oppressive, futuristic atmosphere. “Cocoon” pushes the band’s sound to a far more elaborate and destructive level, alternating labyrinthine riffs, crushing tempo changes and explosions of pure aggression with surgical precision. An intense, sickening and crushing release that merges brutality and technicality without losing a single ounce of savagery. Recommended for fans of DYING FETUS, CRYPTOPSY, BENIGHTED and ABORTED.
Special 1996 release where SLAYER pays tribute to their wildest and most street-level roots through 15 cover songs from legendary Hardcore and Punk bands such as MINOR THREAT, VERBAL ABUSE, T.S.O.L., G.B.H., D.R.I., and many more. A raw, violent, and attitude-filled assault showcasing the band’s most direct and furious influences.
2024 CD edition from the American STAINLESS featuring the Nocturnal Racer EP along with two bonus tracks taken from the 2022 Snakebite EP, expanding this explosive blast of Heavy Metal, Speed Metal and streetwise Hard Rock with a strong 80s flavour and a totally underground spirit. Packed with razor-sharp riffs, speed, Rock’n’Roll attitude and wild nocturnal energy, the release combines melody, dirt and power with irresistible authenticity, sounding like a hellish motorcycle tearing through a city drenched in neon lights and smoke. Recommended for fans of MOTÖRHEAD, CHASTAIN, SCORPIONS and RIOT CITY.
Debut album from 1989 by the American TITAN FORCE, an outstanding work of US Power Metal and Progressive Heavy Metal packed with technical brilliance, epic atmospheres and huge melodies. Fronted by the incredible voice of Harry Conklin from JAG PANZER, TITAN FORCE combines razor-sharp riffs, complex song structures and a majestic, futuristic atmosphere that turned it into a true cult gem of the most sophisticated and ambitious side of American Metal. A record as powerful as it is elegant, overflowing with virtuosity and unique personality. Recommended for fans of CRIMSON GLORY, FATES WARNING, HEIR APPARENT and JAG PANZER. [Slipcase]
5th album from 1993 by the veteran German band TRANCE, a solid display of classic Heavy Metal filled with energy, melody, and attitude, in the vein of bands like ANVIL, STEELER, RAVEN, and AVENGER. Direct, powerful Metal fully devoted to the true spirit of the ’80s.
3rd album from 1993 by the unmistakable TYPE O NEGATIVE, a dark, sensual, and depressive masterpiece where the New York band fused Doom, Gothic Metal, and Groove with an absolutely unique and irreplaceable personality. An immortal classic filled with decadent atmospheres, crushing heaviness, and sickening melancholy.
Debut album from 2018 by VENOM INC., the band formed by former classic VENOM members, bringing back all the filth, darkness, and infernal spirit of the legendary British Black/ Speed Metal legacy. A total assault packed with evil riffs, diabolical attitude, and pure old-school Metal without compromise.
7th album from 1982 by the legendary WHITESNAKE, a masterful collection of melodic and bluesy Hard Rock packed with irresistible anthems, memorable riffs, and a truly outstanding David Coverdale performance. A key release in the band’s evolution towards a bigger, heavier and more commercial sound, featuring immortal classics such as “Here I Go Again” and “Crying in the Rain”.
4th studio album from 2024 by the Finnish WINTERSUN, a monumental work of Melodic Death Metal and Symphonic Metal filled with epic atmospheres, cinematic soundscapes and overwhelming orchestral arrangements. After an extremely long wait, Jari Mäenpää returns with a release as ambitious as it is meticulous, combining speed, melody and grandeur in a majestic and absorbing sonic journey that pushes WINTERSUN’s distinctive universe into almost cosmic dimensions.
2nd album from 2012 by the Swedish ZOMBIFIED, a rotten and crushing blast of Old School Death Metal deeply rooted in the classic early 90s Scandinavian sound. “Carnage Slaughter And Death” overflows with cavernous riffs, crushing grooves and a putrid, violent atmosphere that pays absolute tribute to the filthiest and most murderous side of the Swedish old school. A direct, raw and devastating release that captures with total authenticity the spirit of the most primitive and sepulchral Swedish Death Metal. Recommended for fans of ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER, GRAVE and CARNAGE.
9th album by this finnish band that plays a crushingly heavy type of Death Metal with Doom hints and a dark, cryptic & eerie atmosphere inspired by bands like BOLT THROWER, INCANTATION, RIPPIKOULU, MYTHIC, ABHORRENCE (fin), ROTTREVORE...
1st album from '19 by this brazilian band that plays an intense Crossover/ Thrash that blends influences form bands like D.R.I., BROKEN BONES, SEPULTURA, KREATOR...
