3rd album from '90 of this legendary US band of powerful Heavy Metal featuring guitar virtuoso Tom Fredianelly. If you liked the two first RACER-X albums with a touch of YNGWIE J MALMSTEEN and even CACOPHONY, CHASTAIN, VICIOUS RUMORS...
4th album from '15 by this Swedish band led by Christopher Amott, brother of Michael Amott of ARCH ENEMY, although this band's style is a more intense and aggressive Death/ Thrash, albeit with the same type of melodic and virtuosic solos. [Slipcase]
1st album from '08 by this fast polish Grind band that includes 21 songs for lovers of bands like SQUASH BOWELS, JIG-AI, BLOOD DUSTER, ROTTEN SOUND, REGURGUTATE...
EP from '20 with 4 songs by this swedish band that plays an old school Death not only focused in ancient swedish bands. Influences in the vein of AUTOPSY, DEATH, REPULSION, MASTER, NIHILIST... [Digipack]
CD re-issue of the legendary compilation released on vinyl in 1990 through Witchhunt Rec. that includes 2 songs from the demos of each of the following bands: DISHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, INVOCATOR, CARBONIZED, DEADHEAD, NECROPHOBIC, PHLEGETHON, LUNACY & UNLEASHED (1).
8th album from 1978 by the British BLACK SABBATH, a peculiar and experimental work of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock where the band explored new influences and sonic directions during an especially turbulent period. “Never Say Die!” combines Tony Iommi’s classic dark riffs with more melodic, progressive and even Jazz Rock-oriented elements in certain passages, showcasing BLACK SABBATH attempting to expand their sound beyond their traditional roots. Although it was considered a lesser album within their discography for many years, it has gradually been reappraised by many fans thanks to its unique personality and decadent, melancholic atmosphere. Recommended for fans of RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT and DEEP PURPLE.
4th album from 1994 by this legendary American Death Metal band, widely regarded by many fans as one of the absolute peaks of its entire catalogue. The final release featuring Chris Barnes before his departure to form SIX FEET UNDER, it captured CANNIBAL CORPSE at a stage of full maturity, refining its trademark brutality with a more technical and sophisticated approach than on its earlier records.
Its sound combines the ferocity of classic Death Metal with memorable riffing, more developed song structures and outstanding musicianship. Without sacrificing any of its aggression, the band crafted some of the strongest and most recognizable material of its career, resulting in an album that remains an essential cornerstone of 1990s American Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of: SUFFOCATION, MONSTROSITY, MALEVOLENT CREATION and DEICIDE.
Unofficial CD edition limited to 200 copies with a 6-track show from 15.02.1987 Hammersmith Odeon - BBC Friday Rock Show and another 6-track show from 31.10.1986 Live in Soest - Dutch Broadcast [Digipack]
Debut album from 1986 by this legendary Belgian Thrash Metal band, widely regarded as one of the fiercest and most representative releases of the first wave of European Thrash Metal. Although it never achieved the popularity of some of the major German or American acts, CYCLONE forged a distinctive identity built upon speed, aggression and a completely unrestrained attitude.
Its sound combines the rawness of primitive Thrash Metal with explosive musicianship, razor-sharp riffing and relentless intensity. More aggressive than much of the European Thrash of its era and clearly influenced by the American school, the album delivers a savage burst of energy that has earned it lasting cult status within the 1980s underground Metal scene.
Recommended for fans of: EXODUS, OVERKILL, SACRIFICE and DESTRUCTION.
5th album from 1996 by this influential American band led by Glenn Danzig, and arguably the most controversial release of the band's entire career. Issued after the collapse of the classic lineup and the departure of producer Rick Rubin, it marked a dramatic shift toward industrial and electronic territory that left many longtime fans bewildered upon release.
Far removed from the dark, blues-infused Heavy Metal of the first four albums, the record emphasizes synthesizers, programming, electronic effects and oppressive atmospheres, while still retaining Glenn's unmistakable songwriting identity. Featuring guest appearances by Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) and a highly distinctive reworking of BLACK SABBATH's "Hand of Doom", it stands as a bold and divisive release that has gradually earned appreciation as one of the most experimental and unique entries in the Danzig catalogue.
Recommended for fans of: MINISTRY, NINE INCH NAILS, WHITE ZOMBIE and SAMHAIN.
4th album from '90 now without Schmier and with the vocalist from POLTERGEIST, where they followed a technical Thrash line marked on their previous "Release From Agony". [Slipcase]
