4th album from 1988 by the American PANTERA, and arguably the most important release from the band's pre-“Cowboys from Hell” era. “Power Metal” marked the arrival of vocalist Phil Anselmo and showcased a decisive evolution in the band's sound, gradually moving away from the Glam Metal influences of their early years in favor of a more powerful, aggressive approach firmly rooted in traditional Heavy Metal.
The album combines sharp riffs, strong melodies, powerful vocal performances and a notable influence from both American and European Heavy Metal of the mid-1980s. Without completely abandoning their melodic roots, the band develops a heavier and more muscular sound that clearly foreshadows the direction they would take in the years to come. Tracks such as “Power Metal”, “Over and Out” and “Proud to Be Loud” reveal a band in full transition toward its definitive identity.
Considered by many fans to be a hidden gem within PANTERA’s discography, the album serves as the perfect bridge between their early releases and the revolution that would soon arrive with “Cowboys from Hell”.
Recommended for fans of JUDAS PRIEST, SAVATAGE, METAL CHURCH, VICIOUS RUMORS and HELSTAR.
2nd album from 1984 by the American PANTERA, a representative work from the band's early years, when their sound was firmly rooted in 1980s Hard Rock and melodic Heavy Metal. “Projects in the Jungle” shows a young but increasingly confident band developing a style heavily influenced by the American scene of the time, as well as the rise of Glam Metal and melodic Hard & Heavy.
The album combines catchy riffs, accessible choruses and a strong emphasis on guitar melodies, clearly reflecting the influences that shaped the band's early years before their transformation into one of the most influential names in modern Metal. Despite being stylistically distant from their best-known releases, the album already hints at the songwriting talent and energy that would later define PANTERA.
An essential release for understanding the band's evolution and discovering a lesser-known side of their career.
Recommended for fans of KIX, DOKKEN, RATT, KEEL and MÖTLEY CRÜE.
8th album from 1996 by the American PANTERA, one of the most influential bands in the history of modern Metal. “The Great Southern Trendkill” finds the band at one of its most extreme, dark and aggressive moments, pushing the intensity of its previous releases to an even more visceral and desperate level.
The album combines PANTERA’s trademark Groove Metal power with elements of Thrash Metal and extreme Metal, resulting in a work marked by an oppressive atmosphere, crushing riffs and a particularly intense vocal performance by Phil Anselmo. Tracks such as “Drag the Waters”, “War Nerve”, “10's” and the title track “The Great Southern Trendkill” showcase a band operating at the peak of its creative powers.
Considered by many fans to be the darkest and most aggressive release in the band’s discography, the album represents one of the high points of PANTERA’s career, further cementing their legacy as one of the most important and influential Metal bands of the 1990s.
Recommended for fans of MACHINE HEAD, EXHORDER, SEPULTURA, LAMB OF GOD and WHITE ZOMBIE.
Re-issue of the 7-song demo "Tierras Devastadas" ('94) plus 2 songs from a compilatio from '95 and 2 live tracks from their reunion show from '14, one of them being a cover of ANGELES DEL INFIERNO. A powerful Heavy/ Speed Metal sung in spanish pretty much in the vein of MURO.
Re-issue on vinyl that includes demo versions from '82 of the songs that were later on the 3rd album "Coup d'État" by this mythical US Punk/Heavy Metal band.
Versión en vinilo con carpeta doble y póster del 5º álbum de 2021 de los suecos PORTRAIT, una oscura y elegante obra de Heavy Metal tradicional cargada de atmósferas ocultistas, riffs afilados y una fuerte influencia del Heavy Metal más sombrío y teatral de los 80. “At One With None” muestra a la banda refinando todavía más su característico sonido, combinando épica, oscuridad y melodías memorables con una ejecución impecable y una personalidad profundamente ligada al espíritu clásico del Metal underground. Un disco intenso, dramático y tremendamente inspirado que confirma a PORTRAIT como una de las grandes bandas del Heavy Metal tradicional contemporáneo. Recomendado para fans de MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND, SATAN y ATTIC.
4th album from '17 by this swedish band of Heavy Metal strongly influenced by the early works of MERCYFUL FATE as well as the early JUDAS PRIEST albums. Killer!!
Vinyl version in pale clear pink wax of the 4th album from '17 by this swedish band of Heavy Metal strongly influenced by the early works of MERCYFUL FATE as well as the early JUDAS PRIEST albums. Killer!!
