Re-issue with poster of the debut album from 1987 by this legendary German Thrash Metal band from Essen, regarded as one of the pioneering acts of the Teutonic Thrash explosion alongside bands such as KREATOR, SODOM and DESTRUCTION. After an intense period in the underground demo scene, the band delivered a full-length debut that perfectly captured the aggression and energy of the first generation of German Thrash Metal.
Its sound combines speed, rawness and a completely unhinged attitude through razor-sharp riffing, frantic rhythms and a rough production that perfectly suits the album's savage nature. Less technical than the band's later releases but overflowing with intensity and underground spirit, the album has become one of the cult classics of 1980s German Thrash Metal.
Recommended for fans of: DESTRUCTION, ASSASSIN, VECTOM and VIOLENT FORCE. [Slipcase]
Debut album from 1991 by this legendary Norwegian band, and the only release fully rooted in Death Metal before their historic transformation into one of the most influential Black Metal acts of all time. Although often overshadowed by the albums that followed, it has gradually earned recognition as a cornerstone of early Scandinavian Death Metal.
Far removed from the classic Swedish chainsaw sound of ENTOMBED or DISMEMBER, the album delivers technical, dark and atmospheric Death Metal filled with intricate riffing, tempo changes and a distinctive personality of its own. Recorded at the legendary Sunlight Studios with Tomas Skogsberg, it captures a band in transition while standing as one of the most unique and underrated Death Metal releases of its era.
Recommended for fans of: NIHILIST, AUTOPSY, MORBID ANGEL and NOCTURNUS.
2nd album from 2020 by this Swedish Heavy Metal band, built around bassist and songwriter Mattias Reinholdsson and featuring musicians associated with acts such as UNLEASHED, FIRESPAWN, NIFELHEIM, KATATONIA and GRAND MAGUS. Following a promising debut, this release firmly established the band's identity, blending tradition, darkness and a distinctive character within the classic Heavy Metal framework.
Their sound sits somewhere between epic, melancholic Heavy Metal and traditional Doom Metal, featuring strong melodies, excellent guitar harmonies and a solemn atmosphere reminiscent of some of the genre's finest bands from the 1980s. An elegant and highly inspired album that proves how musicians from extreme metal backgrounds can pay tribute to classic Heavy Metal with complete authenticity.
Recommended for fans of: CANDLEMASS, SORCERER, SOLITUDE AETURNUS and GRAND MAGUS. [Slipcase]
The only album from 1990 by this French Thrash Metal band, one of the most overlooked and deserving hidden gems of the late '80s and early '90s European underground. Although the band's career was short-lived and never reached the visibility of some of their contemporaries, this release has gradually earned cult status among fans of dark and aggressive Thrash Metal.
Its sound combines the speed and aggression of classic Thrash Metal with dark atmospheres and an occult edge that gives the material its own identity. Sharp riffing, constant tempo changes and a thoroughly underground attitude result in an intense and highly underrated album that deserves a place among the finest European Thrash obscurities of its era.
Recommended for fans of: DESTRUCTION, PROTECTOR, ASSASSIN and SODOM.
11th album from 2015 by this legendary British Hard Rock band, released seven years after "Songs From the Sparkle Lounge", marking the longest gap between two studio albums in the band's career at the time. Simply titled after the band itself, it was conceived as a statement of identity, bringing together every facet of the group's musical legacy into a single release.
Its sound blends melodic Hard Rock, AOR and Arena Rock with huge choruses, layered vocal harmonies and polished production. Balancing energetic tracks such as "Let's Go" and "Dangerous" with more melodic and adventurous moments, the album finds the band revitalized and fully aware of its strengths. Regarded by many fans as their finest studio effort in decades, it also marked a significant creative and commercial comeback.
Recommended for fans of: JOURNEY, FOREIGNER, BON JOVI and EUROPE.
2020 compilation album by this legendary American Thrash Metal band from Oakland, gathering for the first time their entire pre-album era in a comprehensive 2-CD edition. The release contains all official demos recorded between 1986 and 1994, the previously unreleased "Jackson Street Sessions", live recordings and additional bonus material, providing a complete overview of the evolution of one of the most respected acts from the second wave of Bay Area Thrash.
The material documents the band's progression from aggressive and straightforward Thrash Metal to the more technical and progressive approach that would define their classic studio albums. An essential release for understanding the band's history and discovering early versions, rare tracks and hidden gems that showcase the remarkable talent of a group often overshadowed by some of the bigger names of the California scene.
Recommended for fans of: TESTAMENT, FORBIDDEN, HEATHEN and VIO-LENCE.
Debut album from 2009 by this American Death Metal band from Illinois. With strong satanic and anti-Christian themes, the group embraced a strictly old-school approach from the very beginning, avoiding modern trends in favour of the dark and blasphemous Death Metal tradition of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Their sound combines crushing riffs, dark atmospheres and relentless aggression rooted in the classic American school, while also incorporating touches of extreme Thrash Metal. A solid and powerful release that clearly reflects the band's devotion to old-school Death Metal, including a cover of SLAYER's "Necrophiliac" as a tribute to one of their key influences.
Recommended for fans of: DEICIDE, VITAL REMAINS, MORBID ANGEL and ANGELCORPSE.
2nd album from 2020 by this Russian Brutal Death Metal band, continuing the extreme and devastating approach already showcased on their 2016 debut. Compact and utterly uncompromising, the album once again demonstrates the band's ability to combine brutality, technique and sheer heaviness within the classic boundaries of the genre.
Their sound is defined by crushing riffs, relentless drumming, deep guttural vocals and highly precise musicianship that keeps the intensity at maximum level throughout. A punishing release that successfully balances aggression and technicality without sacrificing impact, further establishing the band as one of the strongest acts in the contemporary Russian brutal death scene.
Recommended for fans of: DEEDS OF FLESH, SUFFOCATION, DISGORGE and PYREXIA.
Debut album from 2022 by this international Death/ Thrash outfit featuring musicians from France, Greece, Indonesia and Jordan. With members and guests linked to bands such as NILE, MERCYLESS and TROJAN, the group delivered a first full-length firmly rooted in the classic Death/ Thrash tradition of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Their sound blends Thrash Metal aggression with Death Metal power, driven by sharp riffing, frequent tempo changes and top-tier musicianship led by drummer George Kollias (NILE). An intense, technical and exceptionally well-produced album that bridges both the European and American schools while remaining faithful to the roots of classic Death/ Thrash.
Recommended for fans of: PESTILENCE, DEATH, DEMOLITION HAMMER and MERCYLESS.
7th album from 2025 by this German Epic Folk Metal band, released six years after "Renegades" and the first to feature Fabian Getto on vocals. Following a particularly divisive period marked by stronger Metalcore influences and a more modern approach, this album finds the band searching for a balance between the epic identity of their early years and the stylistic evolution developed over the last decade.
Its sound blends Folk Metal, Melodic Death Metal, symphonic elements and a significant amount of modern electronic textures. While still retaining epic melodies, cinematic atmospheres and traces of the band's pagan roots, the album favours shorter and more accessible songwriting than many of their classic releases. An ambitious comeback that sees the band embracing the future without completely abandoning the elements that made them one of Europe's most recognizable Folk Metal acts.
Recommended for fans of: ENSIFERUM, FINNTROLL, WINTERSUN and HEIDEVOLK.
The debut album from 1993 by this Swedish Death Metal band, one of the most underrated acts to emerge from the flourishing Scandinavian scene of the early 1990s. Although it remained somewhat overshadowed by bigger names of the era, this release has gradually become a genuine cult favourite among fans of dark and atmospheric Swedish Death Metal.
Rooted firmly in the classic Swedish Death Metal tradition, the album combines heavy riffing, dark atmospheres and an excellent balance between aggression and melody. With a distinctive personality and a less straightforward approach than many of its contemporaries, it stands out for the quality of its songwriting and for perfectly capturing the spirit of old-school Swedish Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of: CREMATORY, GOD MACABRE, HETSHEADS, NECROPHOBIC and MORPHEUS.
2nd album from 1987 by the German EXUMER, one of the most respected cult bands of European Thrash Metal. “Rising From the Sea” showed a clear progression from the band's debut, featuring more developed songwriting and a stronger production while retaining the speed, aggression and energy that defined its sound.
Combining razor-sharp riffs, power and attitude, the album cemented EXUMER's position as one of the most interesting acts of the 1980s German Thrash Metal scene. Regarded by many fans as one of the genre's great hidden classics, it remains as powerful and relevant today as it was upon its original release.
Recommended for fans of DESTRUCTION, SODOM, KREATOR and EXODUS. [Slipcase]
Vinyl re-issue in green & blue wax with red splatter and poster of the 2nd album from 1987 by the German EXUMER, one of the most respected cult bands of European Thrash Metal. “Rising From the Sea” showed a clear progression from the band's debut, featuring more developed songwriting and a stronger production while retaining the speed, aggression and energy that defined its sound.
Combining razor-sharp riffs, power and attitude, the album cemented EXUMER's position as one of the most interesting acts of the 1980s German Thrash Metal scene. Regarded by many fans as one of the genre's great hidden classics, it remains as powerful and relevant today as it was upon its original release.
Recommended for fans of DESTRUCTION, SODOM, KREATOR and EXODUS.
Debut album from 2022 by this Czech Thrash/ Speed Metal band, one of the most exciting newcomers to emerge from the recent old-school metal revival. Although the band is relatively new, their sound and attitude feel as if they were transported directly from the second half of the 1980s, showing a clear devotion to the genre's roots.
Rather than relying solely on nostalgia, the album delivers aggressive and energetic Thrash/ Speed Metal enriched with touches of Crossover and even Crust, giving the band a distinctive identity within a classic framework. Sharp riffs, relentless speed and a completely unhinged attitude make this release both original and devastatingly effective.
Recommended for fans of: EXCITER, RAZOR, VENOM and AGENT STEEL.
Vinyl version with poster of the debut album from 2022 by this Czech Thrash/ Speed Metal band, one of the most exciting newcomers to emerge from the recent old-school metal revival. Although the band is relatively new, their sound and attitude feel as if they were transported directly from the second half of the 1980s, showing a clear devotion to the genre's roots.
Rather than relying solely on nostalgia, the album delivers aggressive and energetic Thrash/ Speed Metal enriched with touches of Crossover and even Crust, giving the band a distinctive identity within a classic framework. Sharp riffs, relentless speed and a completely unhinged attitude make this release both original and devastatingly effective.
Recommended for fans of: EXCITER, RAZOR, VENOM and AGENT STEEL.
2nd album from 1990 by this legendary American Thrash Metal band from the San Francisco Bay Area, widely regarded by many fans as the finest release of their career. With guitarist Tim Calvert replacing Glen Alvelais, the band evolved towards a more technical, melodic and progressive sound while retaining the aggression that had defined their acclaimed debut.
Its sound combines the speed and precision of classic Thrash Metal with sophisticated song structures, memorable guitar harmonies and outstanding musicianship. Russ Anderson's remarkable vocal performance and Paul Bostaph's drumming, before his departure to SLAYER, help elevate an album packed with intricate and highly accomplished compositions that remains one of the defining classics of early-'90s American technical Thrash Metal.
Recommended for fans of: HEATHEN, DEATH ANGEL, TESTAMENT and TOXIK.
Debut album from 2013 by this British Death Metal band, quickly becoming one of the most respected and acclaimed underground Death Metal releases of the 21st century. Following a series of demos and EPs that generated considerable anticipation, GRAVE MIASMA fully delivered on its promise with a release that showcased a deeply dark, ritualistic and immersive musical vision.
Its sound combines cavernous Death Metal, occult atmospheres and strong old-school influences, moving away from straightforward brutality in favour of dense, hypnotic and highly atmospheric compositions. With an organic production and an almost ceremonial approach, the album creates a profoundly immersive experience that has established it as a landmark of modern dark and esoteric Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of: INCANTATION, DEAD CONGREGATION, FUNEBRARUM and DISMA. [Digipack]
2nd album from 1988 by this veteran American Thrash/ Speed Metal band, presented here in a 2-CD reissue featuring extensive bonus material on the second disc, including demos, rarities and previously unreleased recordings from the era. Regarded by many fans as the peak of their career, this release showcased a remarkable progression from their debut, featuring more sophisticated songwriting and a distinctive identity that helped establish it as a cult classic of late-'80s American technical metal.
Its sound combines Thrash Metal aggression with progressive structures, excellent arrangements and outstanding musicianship, particularly the vocals of Alan Tecchio and the songwriting skills of Dan Lorenzo. An unjustly overlooked album that deserves to stand alongside some of the finest technical Thrash Metal releases of its era.
Recommended for fans of: TOXIK, HEATHEN, FORBIDDEN and AGENT STEEL.
3rd album from 2024 by this outstanding Faroese Doom/ Death Metal band, released six years after the acclaimed "Támsins likam". Inspired by the real-life whaling tragedy that struck the Faroe Islands in 1915, when fourteen men lost their lives during a storm, the album unfolds a deeply emotional story filled with grief, despair and human resilience.
Its sound blends Death/ Doom Metal, melancholic atmospheres and profound emotional depth, driven by the remarkable performance of vocalist Jón Aldará, whose seamless transitions between clean singing and growls add tremendous expressive power. More epic, dynamic and ambitious than its predecessors, the album incorporates atmospheric, folk and cinematic elements, resulting in one of the most moving and distinctive Doom Metal releases of recent years.
Recommended for fans of: SWALLOW THE SUN, DRACONIAN, OCTOBER TIDE and MOURNING BELOVETH.[Digipack]
Vinyl version with gatefold cover of the 3rd album from 2024 by this outstanding Faroese Doom/ Death Metal band, released six years after the acclaimed "Támsins likam". Inspired by the real-life whaling tragedy that struck the Faroe Islands in 1915, when fourteen men lost their lives during a storm, the album unfolds a deeply emotional story filled with grief, despair and human resilience.
Its sound blends Death/ Doom Metal, melancholic atmospheres and profound emotional depth, driven by the remarkable performance of vocalist Jón Aldará, whose seamless transitions between clean singing and growls add tremendous expressive power. More epic, dynamic and ambitious than its predecessors, the album incorporates atmospheric, folk and cinematic elements, resulting in one of the most moving and distinctive Doom Metal releases of recent years.
Recommended for fans of: SWALLOW THE SUN, DRACONIAN, OCTOBER TIDE and MOURNING BELOVETH.
