Vinyl re-issue in marbled-grey wax and gatefold cover of the legendary split LP from '89 that includes 7 songs by each of these two british Grind/ Crust bands.
Debut album from 1986 by the German EXUMER, one of the most cherished hidden gems of 1980s European Thrash Metal. “Possessed by Fire” delivers an explosive combination of speed, aggression and attitude, positioned somewhere between the ferocity of German Thrash Metal and the intensity of the contemporary American scene.
With a raw production, razor-sharp riffs and overflowing energy, the album perfectly captures the wild spirit of the mid-1980s Metal underground. This reissue includes 3 bonus tracks, making it an excellent opportunity to rediscover a cult classic that remains an essential reference for fans of fast, aggressive and authentic Thrash Metal.
Recommended for fans of DESTRUCTION, SODOM, KREATOR and DARK ANGEL. [Slipcase]
Vinyl re-issue with poster of the debut album from 1986 by the German EXUMER, one of the most cherished hidden gems of 1980s European Thrash Metal. “Possessed by Fire” delivers an explosive combination of speed, aggression and attitude, positioned somewhere between the ferocity of German Thrash Metal and the intensity of the contemporary American scene.
With a raw production, razor-sharp riffs and overflowing energy, the album perfectly captures the wild spirit of the mid-1980s Metal underground. This reissue includes 3 bonus tracks, making it an excellent opportunity to rediscover a cult classic that remains an essential reference for fans of fast, aggressive and authentic Thrash Metal.
Recommended for fans of DESTRUCTION, SODOM, KREATOR and DARK ANGEL.
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.
4th album from 2016 by the German EXUMER, one of the most respected cult bands of European Thrash Metal. “The Raging Tides” further solidified the band's comeback, delivering a powerful dose of classic Thrash Metal that combines the aggression of its early releases with modern production and flawless execution.
Packed with razor-sharp riffs, relentless intensity and overwhelming energy, the album finds EXUMER sounding as fierce and convincing as ever. A solid and crushing release that proves the band successfully carried the spirit of 1980s Thrash Metal into the 21st century without losing its authenticity.
Recommended for fans of DESTRUCTION, SODOM, KREATOR and EXODUS.
Limited to only 460 copies, this exclusive shape picture EP by the German EXUMER celebrates one of the most respected cult bands of the 1980s European Thrash Metal scene. The release includes two tracks, “Possessed by Fire” and “A Mortal in Black”, taken from the band's most classic and iconic era.
A highly desirable item for collectors and fans of authentic Thrash Metal, presented in an eye-catching shape picture disc format that pays tribute to one of the most representative bands of the German scene. An essential collector's piece for lovers of 1980s underground Metal.
Recommended for fans of DESTRUCTION, SODOM, KREATOR and DARK ANGEL.
3rd album from '21 by this German band that plays an aggressive and intense Thrash Metal with influences in the vein of LEGION OF THE DAMNED, KREATOR, SADUS, which adds varied elements from groups like CRYPTOSIS or STRAPPING YOUNG LAD. Interesting!!
6th album from '21 of this legendary US band of pure Sludge/ Doom. Just imagine an hybrid between WINTER, BLACK SABBATH, GODFLESH & AUTOPSY... [Slipcase]
1st album from '16 by this swedish band featuring BOMBS OF HADES guitarist/vocalist that plays a dirty Thrash Metal with influences in the vein of SLAYER, SODOM, NECRONOMICON... [Digipack]
2nd album from '16 by this US band featuring ORIGIN's ex-vocalist that plays a technical Brutal Death with influences in the vein of early DECREPIT BIRTH, GORGASM, ORIGIN, DEEDS OF FLESH...
2nd album from 2019 by the international FACELIFT DEFORMATION (Hong Kong / Taiwan), a crushing blast of Brutal Death Metal with strong Slam influences, where dense grooves, heavy riffs and a polished yet brutal production create a visceral and extremely powerful sound. “Cybernetic Organism Atrocities” refines the band’s approach, incorporating greater structural complexity without losing its direct and devastating impact.
The album combines hypnotic slam sections with bursts of technical brutality and more atmospheric passages, reinforced by sci-fi/horror-inspired intros and samples that enhance its conceptual identity, rooted in dark science fiction and body horror themes.
Recommended for fans of VULVODYNIA, INGESTED, ABOMINABLE PUTRIDITY and ANALEPSY.
3rd album from '24 by this Spanish band that contains 26 songs of the fastest, craziest and most deranged hybrid of Brutal Death, Grind and Goregrind that you can ever imagine!!
Silver colored 2-LP vinyl version with gatefold sleeve of the only album from '06 plus 4 bonus by this US band featuring two past and current members of RIOT V such as Tony Moore and Mike Flyntz and two past and current members of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT as Danny Miranda and John Micelli (also ex-RAINBOW)
Debut album from 1974 by the German FAITHFUL BREATH, a band that would later evolve into Hard Rock and Heavy Metal before eventually becoming the legendary RISK, one of the most notable German Thrash/Power Metal acts of the late 1980s. “Fading Beauty” is regarded as a true cult gem of 1970s European Progressive Rock and one of the most treasured releases among collectors of the genre.
Built around lengthy conceptual compositions, the album combines spacey atmospheres, psychedelic elements, symphonic passages and strong science-fiction and fantasy themes. Ambitious, imaginative and far ahead of its time, “Fading Beauty” reveals a completely different side of the musicians who would later form RISK, making it an essential release for fans of Krautrock and sophisticated Progressive Rock.
Recommended for fans of ELOY, NOVALIS, GROBSCHNITT and GENESIS.
5th album from 1984 by the German FAITHFUL BREATH, a band that began its career in Progressive Rock before gradually evolving into a powerful and distinctly German brand of Heavy Metal. “Gold 'n' Glory” is widely regarded by many fans as the pinnacle of this period and one of the great hidden classics of 1980s German Heavy Metal.
With a powerful production, memorable riffs and an excellent balance of strength and melody, the album finds the band at the height of its creative powers. Its sound bridges the gap between the classic German Heavy Metal scene and the European Hard Rock movement of the era, while also foreshadowing the path that would eventually lead the members of FAITHFUL BREATH to form the legendary RISK.
Recommended for fans of ACCEPT, GRAVESTONE, WARLOCK and VIVA. [Slipcase]
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