6th album from 1984 by this legendary British Heavy Metal band, released at the height of the group's international popularity. Following an extraordinary run of classic albums during the NWOBHM era, SAXON embraced a more polished and accessible sound while retaining much of the strength and identity that had made them one of the key names in European Metal.
Its sound blends Heavy Metal and Hard Rock with strong melodies, memorable choruses and a production aimed at a broader international audience. The epic title track has become one of the most iconic songs of the band's entire career, while the rest of the material showcases a group capable of balancing power, accessibility and songwriting quality at the peak of its creative maturity.
Recommended for fans of: JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT, TOKYO BLADE and DIO.
13th album from 1996 by this legendary German Hard Rock band, released during a period of major changes within the international music scene. Rather than chasing temporary trends, the band chose to emphasize its melodic and emotional side, resulting in one of the most accessible and heartfelt releases of its entire catalogue.
Its sound blends melodic Hard Rock, AOR and numerous high-quality ballads, supported by Klaus Meine's trademark melodies and the elegant guitar work of Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs. Softer than many of the band's classic albums yet filled with strong songwriting and inspiration, it has gradually been reappraised as one of the hidden gems of their 1990s output.
Recommended for fans of: DEF LEPPARD, EUROPE, BON JOVI and GIANT.
2nd album from 1987 by the Brazilian SEPULTURA, a fundamental release in the evolution of extreme Metal and the album that marked the band's definitive transition from its primitive roots toward a much more technical, elaborate and devastating sound. “Schizophrenia” retains the aggression and darkness of their early work while introducing a significantly higher level of musicianship and more complex, ambitious songwriting.
The album combines the violence of extreme Thrash Metal with clear influences from the earliest stages of Death Metal, delivering a collection of intense, fast and highly distinctive tracks. The addition of guitarist Andreas Kisser represented a major step forward for the band, bringing greater compositional depth and playing a crucial role in shaping SEPULTURA’s classic sound.
Regarded by many fans as one of the most important releases in the history of South American Metal, “Schizophrenia” laid the groundwork for the masterpieces that would soon follow and showcased a band rapidly ascending toward the elite of the global extreme Metal scene.
Recommended for fans of KREATOR, SODOM, POSSESSED, DEATH and SARCÓFAGO.
2nd album from '23 by this band formed by Chris Reifert (AUTOPSY) on vocals, Paul Baayens (ASPHYX, THANATOS, HAIL OF BULLETS...) on guitar, Bob Bagchus (ex-ASPHYX, ex-SOULBURN, GRAND SUPREME BLOOD COURT) on drums and Theo van Eekelen (GRAND SUPREME BLOOD COURT, ex-HAIL OF BULLETS) on bass where they play a classic Death /Thrash that mixes influences from all the aforementioned bands.
Unofficial CD edition limited to 200 copies containing the 5-track '84 demo "Haunting de Chapel" and a 13-track live recording from Ruthie's Inn (CA/USA) on 31.12.1984 [Digipack]
3rd album from 1989 by the German SODOM, widely regarded as one of the essential works of European Thrash Metal and the album that firmly established the band as one of the genre’s leading forces. “Agent Orange” represented a significant step forward in both songwriting and production, retaining all the aggression of the band's early releases while delivering a more solid and powerful sound.
Combining explosive speed, razor-sharp riffs and a strong war-themed attitude, the album finds SODOM at one of the most inspired moments of its career. Considered by many fans to be the band's masterpiece, “Agent Orange” remains an essential reference in classic Thrash Metal and one of the most influential albums to emerge from the German scene of the 1980s.
Recommended for fans of KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, EXODUS and DARK ANGEL.
Re-issue with 5 bonus, 2-sided poster, 24-pag. booklet and slipcase of the 1st EP from '83 by this legendary French Heavy Metal band for lovers of LOUDNESS, very early QUEENSRYCHE, DIAMOND HEAD... [Slipcase]
Vinyl reissue in white wax with black splatter of “Blitzkrieg Demo '84”, one of the earliest recordings made by the German TORMENTOR, the band that would soon adopt the name KREATOR and become one of the most influential acts in the history of Thrash Metal. Recorded in 1984, this demo documents the group's most primitive and savage years, when its sound was still taking shape within the emerging German underground scene.
With a rudimentary production, aggressive riffs and overflowing energy, these recordings showcase a young band driven by the speed, rawness and attitude that would later define its classic releases. A historically significant document that offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of European Thrash Metal's greatest legends.
Recommended for fans of SODOM, DESTRUCTION, VIOLENT FORCE and DARKNESS.
Vinyl reissue in clear wax of “Blitzkrieg Demo '84”, one of the earliest recordings made by the German TORMENTOR, the band that would soon adopt the name KREATOR and become one of the most influential acts in the history of Thrash Metal. Recorded in 1984, this demo documents the group's most primitive and savage years, when its sound was still taking shape within the emerging German underground scene.
With a rudimentary production, aggressive riffs and overflowing energy, these recordings showcase a young band driven by the speed, rawness and attitude that would later define its classic releases. A historically significant document that offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of European Thrash Metal's greatest legends.
Recommended for fans of SODOM, DESTRUCTION, VIOLENT FORCE and DARKNESS.
CD+DVD reissue compiling the earliest and rarest recordings by the German KREATOR under its original name TORMENTOR, featuring demos and rehearsal sessions recorded between 1984 and 1985, when the band was still laying the foundations of what would become one of the greatest legends in Thrash Metal history.
This historical document offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of a band still in its embryonic stage, delivering an extremely raw, aggressive and savage sound that perfectly captures the spirit of the mid-1980s German underground. In addition to the audio recordings on CD, this edition includes a bonus DVD packed with archival material, making it an essential release for collectors and devotees of KREATOR's earliest years.
Recommended for fans of SODOM, DESTRUCTION, VIOLENT FORCE and DARKNESS. [Slipcase]
Official live album recorded in '25 by this legendary Japanese band of schizophrenic Grindcore with influences from early NAPALM DEATH, AGATHOCLES, FEAR OF GOD... 23 tracks only for true grinders!! [Digipak]
Vinyl version of the 4ş album from '24 by this killer german Speed/ Thrash Metal band with influences in the vein of early DEATHROW, CYCLONE, early KREATOR, POISON...
Vinyl version in magenta wax of the 2nd album from '25 by this Italian band that plays Speed /Heavy Metal with influences from early BLIND GUARDIAN, GRAVE DIGGER, HELLOWEEN...
Cassette version limited to 100 copies of the 2nd album from '25 by this Italian band that plays Speed /Heavy Metal with influences from early BLIND GUARDIAN, GRAVE DIGGER, HELLOWEEN...
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