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VANADIUM - The Damage Done (1995)

October 9, 2013, 3:11 pm
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BAND VANADIUM
ALBUM TITLE THE DAMAGE DONE
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AUSTRALIA (PERTH) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE AUSTRALIA
YEAR RELEASED 1995
MUSIC STYLE THRASH METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 41:10
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 8 PAGES FOLDOUT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS EDITION OF 500
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: KRIS FALCONER
GUITARS:BRAD SPINKS
BASS: PETAR FARCIC
DRUMS: MARKO RADOVIC
TRACKS
1) THE DAMAGE DONE
2) CREMATORIUM
3) PAIN
4) SOMETHING BRUTAL
5) PREACHER OF HATE
6) FIGHT
7) SABOTAGE THE SYSTEM

REVIEW
Die aus dem Westen Australiens stammenden VANADIUM bedienen sich auf „The Damage Done“ bei den üblichen Ingredienzien, die es für eine zackige Thrash-Scheibe braucht. Kein stumpfes Geprügel, sondern schmucke Riffattacken, die aufgepeppt mit melodischen Passagen, Tempowechseln und Breaks, für enorm viel Abwechslung sorgen. Gut, man kann natürlich bemängeln, dass sich die Burschen treu ergeben an deren vermeintlichen Vorbildern wie SLAYER oder SEPULTURA und deutlich am German-Thrash aus den frühen Neunzigern orientieren, aber die Band agiert dermaßen kompakt und professionell, das einem solche Kleinigkeiten völlig schnuppe sein sollten. Die fette Produktion sowie das stilvolle Coverartwork bieten zu guter Letzt genau das, was Sammler dieser stilistischen Ausrichtung von einer Eigenproduktion erwarten. (Charly Kogler / Oktober 2013)

REVIEW
Coming from the western Australia, VANADIUM used on “The Damage Done” all important ingredients which are needed for a brisk thrash disc. No boring and uninspired noises here, you will find some pretty nice riffs, spiced up with cool melodic tunes, tempo changes and breaks, which provided a tremendous amount of variety. Well, of course you can hear their influences like SLAYER, SEPULTURA and a clearly basic on the German-Thrash sound from the early nineties, but hey, the band is acting outstanding and very professionally, so that are only minor things which one shouldn't care about it. At the end I should point on the incredibly solid sound as well as the stylish cover artwork, that's exactly the stuff, what collectors of independent releases are looking for.  (Charly Kogler / October 2013)


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MOORE - Children Of The Night (1995)

December 1, 2013, 2:43 am
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BAND MOORE
ALBUM TITLE CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (DENVER / COLORADO) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1995
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY METAL

RECORD LABEL RIF RAF RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
MATRIXWTG2284 C2 107619-01
RUNNING TIME 26:52
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS NONE
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: JIM MOORE
GUITARS: ROBERT SANCHEZ
KEYBOARDS: GEORGE HARRISON
BASS: DANNY AKIN
DRUMS: ERIK GROVE
TRACKS
1) CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT
2) A & B (ASSULT & BATTERY)
3) COLD HEARTED WOMAN
4) NIGHTMARE'S
5) STRIGOI / LEGION

REVIEW
Unser Charly K. hat ja bereits zum 2. Album ein Review geschrieben. Zur Vervollständigung soll hier noch der First Release zu Ehren kommen (Danke Claus-A. Dette (R.I.P.)). Dieses Kleinod des US Metals ist es wert zu suchen, da einige Songs nur auf diesem Silberling zu finden sind bzw. der Mix der auf dem Folgealbum nochmals verwendeten Songs, hier doch mehr old school mäßig klingen. (Ronald Jacobi / Dezember 2013)

REVIEW
Charly K. has already done a review for the second album. Just for the completion I will point on their first release (thanks to Claus-A. Dette (R.I.P.)). This US Metal gem is worth to looking for, as some songs are only found on this cd, respectively the sound mix is more old school which are once used on the follow up.  (Ronald Jacobi / December 2013)


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JFX - The End (1996)

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BAND JFX
ALBUM TITLE THE END
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (FORT WAYNE / INDIANA) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1996
MUSIC STYLE US METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER JFX0001
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
MATRIXDIDX-041552 IFPI L325
RUNNING TIME 27:39
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT, WITH LYRICSAND BAND PIC

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS NONE
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: SCOTT BLANDZINSKI
GUITARS: BRIAN GUNDER
BASS: NICK CURRENS
DRUMS: DREW BENNET
TRACKS
1) THE END
2) SUSPENDED ENTITY
3) OBLIVION
4) THE WAITING
5) MR. MAJESTIC

REVIEW
Wie aus dem nichts tauchte diese MCD aus dem riesigen Fundus von US-Bands auf. In irgendeiner verstaubten Scheune oder einem Kellerraum wird doch immer musiziert. Und wenn dabei auch noch gute Qualität raus kommt (natürlich auch bei der Produktion), ist es für die Sammlerfraktion immer wieder ein gefundenes Fressen. Leider hat die Band nicht mehr als diese fünf Songs unter das Volk geworfen (mehr ist mir jedenfalls nicht bekannt). Diese passen jedoch wie die Faust auf's Auge. Klasse Melodien und ausreichend Power sowie ein Sänger, der an John Bush (ARMORED SAINT) erinnert. Und genau in diese Richtung kann man sich auch musikalisch orientieren. (Ronald Jacobi / März 2014)

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RUNNER - Falling Hearts (1991)

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BAND RUNNER
ALBUM TITLE FALLING HEARTS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (CHICAGO / ILLINOIS) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE SOUTH KOREA
YEAR RELEASED 1991 (1986)
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY METAL

RECORD LABEL HEE JEE RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER HJCD-003
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
MATRIXHJCD-003 T100-13305 <02>
RUNNING TIME 38:48
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 12 PAGES, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS ALSO RELEASED ON TAPE AND VINYL
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: TONY PALUMBO
GUITARS: MARK JOSTENS
GUITARS: CHRIS NELKEN
BASS: BOB JAEGER
DRUMS: EDDIE MCGRAY
TRACKS
1) MEMORY
2) BROKEN LOVE
3) SO FAR AWAY
4) AS LONG AS IT'S LOVE
5) SAY GOODBYE
6) LEAD US BACK
7) WE GOTTA BE FREE
8) FALLING HEARTS
9) DON'T HOLD BACK

REVIEW
This one was originally released in 1986, as far what I have heard it was a tape release only. The South Korean label "Hee Jee Records Trading Co." did a official pressing in 1991. It was released on vinyl (1000 copies) and a very limited pressing on tape and cd (not confirmed - a Korean collector said it was a pressing of 300, each tape and cd). So, if you are into eighties Metal (with a bunch of melodic tunes) you should keep an eye on this amazing gem. (Charly Kogler / April 2014)


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WIPLASH - A Few Minutes Of Fame (1995)

April 30, 2014, 1:59 am
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BAND WIPLASH
ALBUM TITLE A FEW MINUTES OF FAME
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AUSTRIA (SAALFELDEN / SALZBURG) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE AUSTRIA
YEAR RELEASED 1995
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY / THRASH METAL

RECORD LABEL TINA RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER CD Nr. 255061
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 38:30
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 8 PAGES, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS EDITION OF 500
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS / GUITAR: CHRIS BATTISTI
GUITARS: ROBBIE SCHIRMBRAND 
BASS: MARKUS UNTERBERGER
DRUMS: TOM MARIACHER
TRACKS
1) WARTIME
2) KILLING IN A GODDAMN RAGE
3) THE JOURNEY
4) NO REASON
5) HELPLESS
6) A FEW MINUTES OF FAME
7) HIDDEN SIGNS
8) DOWN UNDER
9) FAR BEYOND

REVIEW
Not sure if they forget about to add the H in WIPLASH or it was intentional missing. Anyway, it's quite amateurish sounding but well done Heavy / Thrash Metal with a lot of METALLICA hints. This band came from a city not far away from me, but I never notice this band before in those days nor I have seen their cd for sale in our area! (Charly Kogler / April 2014)

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DAMASCUS STEEL - Same (2001)

May 3, 2014, 2:32 pm
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BAND DAMASCUS STEEL
ALBUM TITLE SAME
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (UHRICHSVILLE / OHIO) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 2001
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY / POWER METAL

RECORD LABEL FORTUNATE RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 44:08
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 6 PAGES FOLDOUT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 3
ADDITIONAL INFOS TRACK 8 IS NOT LISTED ON THE COVER
ARTIST LINKS MYSPACE
LINE UP
VOCALS: BILL HANEY
GUITARS: FLOYD LEE MULLINS II
GUITARS: TERRY COLLETTI
BASS: DAVE ROBINSON
DRUMS: SCOTT 'Z' ZELLHART
TRACKS
1) OUT OF THE SHADOWS
2) THRU THE EYES OF A MADMAN
3) THE GUARDIANS
4) SHACKLES OF LIFE
5) THE LIVING DEAD
6) BREAKOUT
7) LEAVE ME ALONE
8) UNTITLED

REVIEW
I highly suggest to check out this album if you are into Heavy / Power Metal. This release offers aggressive guitar riffing, filled with some pretty cool epic/progressive/melodic moments throughout the whole album! (Charly Kogler / May 2014)


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WHITE MASS - Same (1995)

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BAND WHITE MASS
ALBUM TITLE SAME
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (OHIO) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1995
MUSIC STYLE US METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 53:51
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET ONE SIDED INLAY, BACKSIDE PRINTED

RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS IF YOU PUT THE CD INTO THE PLAYER IT SHOWS 13 TRACKS. MUSIC STARTS WITH TRACK 4 (1/ ONE MINUTE IDLING 2/ 30 SECONDS PEEP 3/ 30 SECONDS IDLING)
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: ALLAN SHERMANN
GUITARS: RON WARD
GUITARS: JOE METZ
BASS: DAN MELLON
DRUMS: ED HOH
TRACKS
1) ELECTRONIC MASTER
2) SAD AND LONELY
3) SEXUAL SUICIDE
4) FAITHFUL CRIES
5) DON'T BLAME ME
6) RELIGION BY DESIGN
7) BEHIND THE MASK
8) THINK ABOUT IT
9) FADE AWAY
10) THE BATTLE WITHIN

REVIEW
Classic US Metal, similar to SANCTUM, KATELLA,...! (Ronald Jacobi / May 2014)


GIVE A LISTEN TO:FAITHFUL CRIES
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UGLY WANDA - Send Me (2001)

May 18, 2014, 1:45 pm
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BAND UGLY WANDA
ALBUM TITLE SEND ME
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (HOUSTON / TEXAS) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 2001
MUSIC STYLE MELODIC METAL

RECORD LABEL RED & GOLD RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER REL 2002
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 42:30
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 8 PAGES FOLDOUT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 3
ADDITIONAL INFOS TREY GADLER AND JEFF CLIFTON LATER JOINED AZRAEL'S BANE 
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: TREY GADLER
GUITARS: JEFF CLIFTON
BASS: ROBERT CERRA
DRUMS: JEFF FLOURNOY
TRACKS
1) BRING ME DOWN
2) SEND ME
3) SHOW ME A SIGN
4) WISHING WELL
5) TIME GOES BY
6) HURRICANE
7) MADNESS
8) EVIL WOMAN
9) CRY OUT
10) PUSHIN'

REVIEW
The Metal Archives listed them as Progressive Metal, which is completely nonsense. After their first release "One Night", it took six years to came up with a new album. Two new members in the line-up (on bass and vocals) and they changed their music style more into melodic. Very solid songwriting and much carry on the tradition of bands like DOKKEN, HITTMAN or MELIDIAN. This album is really worth to give a listen. It sometimes shows up on ebay and didn't end for a lot of bucks, so don't hesitate! (Charly Kogler / May 2014)


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CONFESSOR - The Metal Years 85-93

May 19, 2014, 4:20 pm
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BAND CONFESSOR
ALBUM TITLE THE METAL YEARS 85-93
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN NEW ZEALAND (AUCKLAND) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE NEW ZEALAND
YEAR RELEASED 2011
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY METAL

RECORD LABEL JAYREM RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER CDJAY418
SILVERPRESSED CD NO, RELEASED ON CD-R ONLY
RUNNING TIME 73:43
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 6 PAGES FOLDOUT, INFO BUT NO LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 2
ADDITIONAL INFOS FEATURES ALL RELEASES FROM 1985 - 1991 
ARTIST LINKS ORDER INFO
LINE UP
VOCALS: DAVE GOODGER (on Track 1 / 2 / 3)
VOCALS / BASS: STEVE HALL (on Track 4 - 15)
GUITAR: DAN THOMAS (on Track 1 - 15)
GUITAR: MARK FUIMANA (on Track 1 - 7)
GUITAR: GAVIN DOWLING (on Track 8 - 15) 
BASS: DARRELL MUNT (on Track 1 / 2 / 3)
DRUMS: MARK XAVIER MEYRICK (on Track 1 - 15)
TRACKS
1) SOLDIER OF HATE (First Sin EP 1985)
2) SATIN SHEET ACTION (First Sin EP 1985)
3) NO PEACE FOR THE WICKED (First Sin EP 1985)
4) LIVE IT UP (Metal Madness Demo 1988)
5) HELL ON WHEELS (Metal Madness Demo 1988)
6) MEDUSA (Metal Madness Demo 1988)
7) ARCHANGEL (Metal Madness Demo 1988)
8) MEGALOMANIAC (Possessed To Play Demo 1990)
9) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (Possessed To Play Demo 1990)
10) THE WARNING (Possessed To Play Demo 1990)
11) POSSESSED TO PLAY (Possessed To Play Demo 1990)
12) BRAIN DRAIN (Live 1991)
13) METAL MADNESS (Live 1991)
14) DESERT STORM (Live 1991)
15) ACCELERATE (Live 1991)

REVIEW
This is the 15-Track anthology that includes the complete releases by Auckland heavy metallers CONFESSOR. First time on cd the  three track 12" vinyl EP "First Sin" (1985), the four track "Metal Madness" Demo (1988), the four track "Possessed To Play" Demo (1990) and four tracks from "Live at the Powerstation" (1991). (Ronald Jacobi / May 2014)


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AFTERGLOW - Same EP (1995)

May 24, 2014, 12:31 pm
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BAND AFTERGLOW
ALBUM TITLESAME EP
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SWEDEN (TYRESÖ) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE SWEDEN
YEAR RELEASED 1995
MUSIC STYLE PROGRESSIVE METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER AGCDS-9501
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 20:10
RE-RELEASES YES, THIS EP WAS RE-RELEASED WITH A SLIGHT DIFFERENT ARTWORK AND IN 2008 IT WAS RE-RELEASED AGAIN AS MIND'S EYE"1994: THE AFTERGLOW" (LION MUSIC / 4 BONUS TRACKS)
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS ONLY RELEASED AS SLIMCASE
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: GERMAN PASCUAL
GUITARS: FREDERIK GRÜNBERGER 
BASS: JOHAN NIEMAN
DRUMS: DANIEL FLORES
TRACKS
1) BLIND JUSTICE
2) CASTLE OF ETERNITY
3) ENDING A STORY
4) ANDROMEDA

REVIEW
This is the original first pressing. It was later re-pressed after the first edition was sold out (same logo cover but with a blue painting). Musically you will find four songs, detailed structured and not to much equipped with tons of breaks. A good choice for fans of FATES WARNING or AUDITORY IMAGERY! After this release they changed their band name into MIND'S EYE and released some excellent albums. (Charly Kogler / May 2014)


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BRAINAMPUTATED - Can't Get Enough (1991)

June 3, 2014, 6:48 am
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BAND BRAINAMPUTATED
ALBUM TITLE CAN'T GET ENOUGH
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN GERMANY (EMMENDINGEN) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE GERMANY
YEAR RELEASED 1991
MUSIC STYLE SPEED / THRASH METAL

RECORD LABEL INLINE MUSIC
CATALOGUE NUMBER DS-LC 7363
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 46:05
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 8 PAGES, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS 
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: NICK STÖHR
GUITARS: MICHAEL BERNAUER
GUITARS: GABI KRAUS
BASS: GUIDO BECKER
DRUMS: CHRISTOPH PUTZ
TRACKS
1) CAN'T GET ENOUGH
2) ANGEL DUST
3) FORGOTTEN HEROES
4) MANIA
5) THE DREAM
6) FUCK ME!
7) FREEDOM OF SPEECH
8) IS IT ALL OVER?
9) DOOMSDAY

REVIEW
Sure, the cover artwork looks not that spectacular, but musically this is a totally overlooked classic if you are into old-school german speed / thrash metal like early ANGEL DUST or VENDETTA!!!  A real must have with no fillers...you can't go wrong with this outstanding gem! (Charly Kogler / June 2014)


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MICHAEL - The Battle Rages On... (1995)

June 7, 2014, 3:54 pm
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BAND MICHAEL
ALBUM TITLE THE BATTLE RAGES ON...
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (SOUTH AMHERST / OHIO) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1995
MUSIC STYLE CHRISTIAN MELODIC METAL

RECORD LABEL R.A.G.E. RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER RAGE9501
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
MATRIX DIDX-034303
RUNNING TIME 60:26
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET ONE SIDED INLAY, BACKSIDE PRINTED

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS SHANE FREEMAN (JAKE BANSHEE) WAS THE FORMER STUTZ VOCALIST
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP 
GUITAR / VOCALS: SHANE FREEMAN
BASS / VOCALS: MIKE SLONE
KEYBOARDS / VOCALS: TODD WAITES
DRUMS / VOCALS: DENNIS RAYMOND
TRACKS
1) THE ROCK
2) NO FEAR
3) LAST DAYS
4) STANDING ALONE
5) LORD OF MY LIFE
6) WARRIORS
7) PRAISE GOD
8) STOP WASTING TIME
9) LIES
10) FLAMES OF HELL
11) DON'T RECEIVE THAT
12) SALVATION

REVIEW
Traditional christian melodic metal / rock a la STRYPER, HOLY SOLDIER etc. (Ronald Jacobi / June 2014)
 
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LUCY - Fear (1993)

June 15, 2014, 5:50 am
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BAND LUCY
ALBUM TITLE FEAR
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SWEDEN (KRISTINEHAMN) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE SWEDEN (CD MADE IN AUSTRIA)
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER FEAR 03 (NUMBERED ONLY ON CD)
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 19:17
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 2 PAGES FOLDOUT - SLIMCASE

RARITY GRADING 3
ADDITIONAL INFOSEDITION OF 500, SLIMCASE ONLY
ARTIST LINK
LINE UP
VOCALS: PATRIK HJALMARSSON
GUITARS: JOHAN JANSSON
GUITARS: TONY ISAKSSON
BASS: MARCUS CALMBORG
DRUMS: FREDRIK FRYKMAN
TRACKS
1) FEAR
2) NEVERTHELESS
3) ON FIRE
4) DANCING ON A MINDFIELD
5) CRAWL TO THE CROSS (NEW EDIT VERSION)

REVIEW
Very recommended and solid release if you are into swedish metal, offering a bunch of real heavy riffing, but on the other hand it also have a nice variation into melodic ("On Fire") and slight progressive style. Not forgetting the tight production and overall great sounding of the album! (Charly Kogler / June 2014)


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XIBALBA - Grey Infinity (1998)

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BAND XIBALBA
ALBUM TITLE GREY INFINITY
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SLOVAKIA (KOSICE) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE SLOVAKIA
YEAR RELEASED 1998
MUSIC STYLE PROGRESSIVE METAL / THRASH

RECORD LABEL MEDUSA
CATALOGUE NUMBER MX 0001 2 331 (ONLY ON CD AND BACK COVER)
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 53:27
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOSEDITION OF 500
ARTIST LINK
LINE UP
VOCALS / GUITARS: KAROL GERBA
GUITARS: JOZEF DARAS 
BASS: PETER SERFOZO
DRUMS: MIRO SZEMAN
TRACKS
1) THE THEME OF DRACULA
2) BELONG TO NO ONE
3) SLAVE OF LOVE
4) REPAY YOUR DEBT
5) REWARD FROM THE GODS
6) SUNFLOWER FIELD
7) GREY INFINITY
8) I WANT YOU TO STAY
9) SHOW ME THE WAY
10) DIMENSION ZERO
11) FEEL LIKE SHIT
12) I HATE YOU / YERBA BUENA
13) THE FACE OF SPHINX

REVIEW
A unique mixture of progressive metal and complex thrash riffing. Worth to check out for fans of END AMEN, DESPAIR, SKEPTIC SENSE, SECRECY,...! (Charly Kogler / June 2014)


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DANCYR - In & Out (1991)

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BAND DANCYR
ALBUM TITLE IN & OUT
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (AUSTIN / TEXAS) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1991
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY / MELODIC METAL

RECORD LABEL CADENCE RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 43:04
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 6 PAGES FOLDOUT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOSEDITION OF 1000
ARTIST LINK FACEBOOK SITE
LINE UP
VOCALS / GUITARS: NATHAN OLIVAREZ
GUITARS: MATT FURY
BASS: JACKIE LEE POWELL
DRUMS: JODY CHAMPION
TRACKS
1) TEXAS METAL BOYS
2) WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU...
3) ILLUSIONS
4) JESTER'S LAIR (MANY NIGHTS)
5) ANADELIA
6) DENIA'S DANCE
7) IN & OUT
8) MAD MOMS WITH BOMBS
9) GAMES ALL AROUND
10) TOXIC BOIL OVER
11) TO THE SEA
12) YOUNG CHILD
13) TWILIGHT ZONE (POET'S PEN)

REVIEW
A lot of collectors avoid this one, some of them even say it's a totally waste of money. In my opinion it's not that bad (apart from the weak production). Hard to compare DANCYR with any other band. I would say they are hardly influenced by PANTERA ("I Am The Night" / "Power Metal")! Over the half of the album is furious metal with some crazy shredding riffs and freakin vocals, but there's also material for the casual melodic metal fan. Not a real must have, but a pretty nice addition for the collection if you can get it for a "nice price". (Charly Kogler / July 2014)


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WASTELAND - In Hoc Signo Vinces (2007)

August 30, 2014, 11:13 am
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BAND WASTELAND
ALBUM TITLE IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SWEDEN (UPPSALA) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE SWEDEN
YEAR RELEASED 2007
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER WCD001
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 48:19
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 8 PAGES, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOSNONE
ARTIST LINK
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VOCALS: JOHAN LÖWGREN
GUITARS: MATS BÄRNHEIM 
GUITARS: SEBASTIAN MARTENSSON
BASS: JOHAN PETTERSSON
DRUMS: ULF LINDBLAD
TRACKS
1) FIRE FIGHT FIRE BELOW
2) THE HANGMAN SMILES
3) NO FATE
4) QUEEN OF THE SEA
5) WINGS OF THE PAST
6) THE END WILL COME
7) HUNGRY FOR MORE
8) WARRIOR
9) BETRAYAL
10) IN HOC SIGNO VINCES

REVIEW
High class swedish heavy metal along the lines of IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST. (Ronald Jacobi / August 2014)

GIVE A LISTEN TO:THE HANGMAN SMILES
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DEADLOCK - Suits Of Rule (1995)

August 30, 2014, 4:22 pm
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BAND DEADLOCK
ALBUM TITLE SUITS OF RULE
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AUSTRALIA (KENT TOWN) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE AUSTRALIA
YEAR RELEASED 1995
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY / POWER METAL

RECORD LABEL BODYBAG RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 59:35
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOSEDITION OF 1000
ARTIST LINK
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VOCALS: ANDREW HERRON
GUITARS: JOSH TUNIS
GUITARS: MARK PAGE 
BASS: JAMES HOURIGAN
DRUMS: JASON EYERS-WHITE
TRACKS
1) SUITS OF RULE
2) DESPAIR
3) UNHOLY SOLDIER
4) HOUR OF DEATH
5) DARKEST LUST
6) LOVER'S OATH
7) FALLEN FROM GRACE
8) DIVINE RITE
9) A LIFE LEFT ALONE
10) THE INTROVERT
11) WHITE WONDERLAND
12) MASTER RACE (HIDDEN TRACK)


REVIEW
This is a totally overlooked gem from down under and it's a pity that they only released just one album. While the entire band is exceptionally killer talented, I had to mention especially the incredible massive guitar work on this album. Catchy riffs galore and some pretty awesome lead works keep „Suits Of Rule“ strong throughout from the beginning until the end. Stand out is the monstrous „Hour Of Death“, what a kickass power metal track, huge riffing and refined with slight progressive elements! Keep in mind that this band is not from Texas ;) . Andrew Herron's vocals are impressive and astounding, he easily can work out everything from melodic into aggressive. Hard to compare DEADLOCK with any other bands, but if you are into VICIOUS RUMORS, HELSTAR, METAL CHURCH, ORACLE,...just search for it, you won't be disappointed!
(Charly Kogler / August 2014)


GIVE A LISTEN TO:DIVINE RITE
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SERAPHIM - Into The Night (1993)

September 30, 2014, 1:14 pm
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BAND SERAPHIM
ALBUM TITLE INTO THE NIGHT
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (PENNSVILLE / NJ) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE HARD ROCK

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER AVL93052
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 16:55
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET ONE SIDED INLAY, BACKSIDE PRINTED

RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOSJAY YOUNG DID VOCALS ON FINAL CROSSING'S EP ENTITLED "WAR IN THE HEAVENS"
ARTIST LINK
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VOCALS / DRUMS: JAY YOUNG
GUITARS / BASS: MARK EDWARD JOHNSON
TRACKS
1) CHANGES
2) MY SUNSHINE (SHE'S ALL MINE)
3) ASHES TO ASHES
4) NO WAY OUT

REVIEW
A nice two-man project, which only did those four songs. Unfortunately the first track didn't ignite and the second one is a ballad. The last two songs compensate the somewhat unspectacular beginning! Just a typical hard-rock gem for die-hard collectors! (Ronald Jacobi / September 2014)


GIVE A LISTEN TO:NO WAY OUT
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NEKROMANTHEON - We're Rotting (2007)

October 12, 2014, 5:34 am
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BAND NEKROMANTHEON
ALBUM TITLE WE'RE ROTTING
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN NORWAY (KOLBOTN) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE NORWAY
YEAR RELEASED 2007
MUSIC STYLE THRASH METAL

RECORD LABEL STOY MUSIC
CATALOGUE NUMBER STOY - 001 (07-23N)
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 17:33
RE-RELEASES RE-RELEASE ON VINYL (DUPLICATE RECORDS) IN 2011
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOSEDITION OF 500, HANDNUMBERED
ARTIST LINK FACEBOOK
LINE UP
VOCALS: GLENN A. IVERSEN
GUITARS: ARILD M. TORP
BASS: SINDRE SOLEM
DRUMS: CHRISTIAN HOLM
TRACKS
1) TOWARDS NIHILITY
2) TORCH OF NERO
3) I SHALL SERVE
4) THE SPECTATOR
5) UNCHAINED FROM THE DEVOUT
6) NEKROMANTHEON
7) WE'RE ROTTING

REVIEW
Thanks a lot to my italian buddy Helstar who pointed me on this gem! Impressive raw, fast and brutal old school thrash and recommended if you are into earlier SEPULTURA, KREATOR or SLAYER! Keep your eyes open... (Charly Kogler / October 2014)


GIVE A LISTEN TO:WE'RE ROTTING
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THE WATCH - Damn The Games (1993)

October 24, 2014, 1:53 pm
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BAND THE WATCH
ALBUM TITLE DAMN THE GAMES
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (MILTON / FLORIDA) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE PROGRESSIVE METAL

RECORD LABEL LIL' ENGINE RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER STE0010
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 47:42
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOSNONE
ARTIST LINK
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VOCALS: TIM FREEL
GUITARS: DAVID CAMPBELL
GUITARS: SHANE MARKLAND
BASS: MATT MULKEY
DRUMS: JACK SAXTON
TRACKS
1) BEHIND THE DOOR
2) YET
3) FATHER OF TIME
4) DAMN THE GAMES
5) SECOND THOUGHTS
6) DOA
7) THROUGH OLD EYES
8) TRAXX

REVIEW
There's a big disruptive effect on "Damn The Games": A totally weak production, which certainly depends on the lack of money for this release. Otherwise it's an good example of traditional and varied US progressive metal in the vein of FATES WARNING or SANCTUARY. (Charly Kogler / October 2014)


GIVE A LISTEN TO:THROUGH OLD EYES
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DREADNAUGHT - Off Course (1995)

March 5, 2015, 3:28 pm
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BAND DREADNAUGHT
ALBUM TITLE OFF COURSE
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (PAYSON / UTAH) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1995
MUSIC STYLE HARD ROCK / HEAVY METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER DRE88824
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 56:49
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 12 PAGES (POSTER) BOOKLET WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOSNONE
ARTIST LINK
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VOCALS: DAVE "SAMMY" COLEMAN
GUITARS: GARY VORAN
GUITARS: GLEN DICKEY
KEYBOARDS: TAGGERT LAZENBY
BASS: DAVE BOEL
DRUMS: CODY STEGGEL
TRACKS
1) ATMOSFEARIC DISTURBANCE
2) MR. MC READY
3) SHATTERED
4) BATS
5) WHY CAN'T I LET YOU GO?
6) BRIMSTONE
7) RAIN
8) SWORDS OF GLASS
9) NAUGHTICAL
    I. THE RED
    II. MJOLNIR
    III. NIGHTWATCH - SEARCH FOR LIGHT
    IV. ON COURSE

REVIEW
Melodic Hard Rock / Heavy Metal album with progressive elements. Similar to RUSH with a big dose of metal. (Ronald Jacobi / March 2015)

GIVE A LISTEN TO:SWORDS OF GLASS
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ABRASION - Why Survive?

March 7, 2015, 4:41 pm
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BAND ABRASION
ALBUM TITLE WHY SURVIVE?
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (CORPUS CHRISTI / TEXAS) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1997
MUSIC STYLE THRASH METAL

RECORD LABEL NIFTY RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 52:45
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 6 PAGES FOLDOUT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOSNONE
ARTIST LINK
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GUITARS / VOCALS: HECTOR JUAREZ
GUITARS: JESSE LEYBA
BASS / VOCALS: SAUL HERNANDEZ
DRUMS: RENE HERNANDEZ
TRACKS
1) WHY SURVIVE?
2) DELUSIONARY MORTAL
3) DEBAUCHERY
4) DEADLY ADDICTIONS
5) INTOXICATION
6) UNTOLD TERROR (GUILT)
7) DEEP INSIDE
8) VACANT EYES (INSTRUMENTAL)
9) THE PUNK SONGS
    I. CAN'T STAND IT
    II. GIRLFRIEND AIN'T GOT NO HAIR
    III. THE GRAND FINALE

REVIEW
The only criticism that can be found on this album is the poor production (especially the drum sound), but despite this fact and looking at the band picture, you only just wonder how these four young mexican guys can handle their instruments. Nearly close to perfection, it's not only pure speed and aggression, they fill the songs with technical mid paced structures which reminds a lot on Chuck Schudiners DEATH and SLAYER. (Charly Kogler / March 2015)


GIVE A LISTEN TO:VACANT EYES
GIVE A LISTEN TO: WHY SURVIVE?
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FATAL VISION - Into Anothers Eyes (1995)

March 21, 2015, 1:35 pm
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BAND FATAL VISION
ALBUM TITLE INTO ANOTHERS EYES
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1995
MUSIC STYLE HARD ROCK / MELODIC METAL

RECORD LABEL KOOL BREEZE RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER KB-1002
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 56:58
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT, NO LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS NONE
ARTIST LINK
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VOCALS: ANDY ATKINS
GUITARS: EDWARD BOYETTE
GUITARS: BRAD PELHAM
BASS: CLAUDE FERNANDEZ
DRUMS: GARY CARR
TRACKS 
1) POSITIVE
2) BLOOD AT 13
3) STEP AWAY FROM MY ATTITUDE
4) INTO ANOTHERS EYES
5) TIMES ARE CHANGIN'
6) HEAT AND PASSION
7) STEEL THE POISON
8) ON MY OWN
9) INSANITY
10) LOST WITHOUT YOUR LOVE
11) THE TRUTH
12) NASTY BEDROOM DANCING
13) PLAY TO LIVE
14) ENEMY WITHIN
  
REVIEW
Nice hard rock / melodic metal album in the vein of DOKKEN or SLAUGHTER. Unfortunately the production has a muffled sound, but if you are into this music style it is worth to give a listen. (Ronald Jacobi / March 2015)


GIVE A LISTEN TO: HEAT AND PASSION

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6 DYNASTY - Sinister Prophets (2005)

March 28, 2015, 5:14 pm
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BAND 6 DYNASTY
ALBUM TITLE SINISTER PROPHETS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN GERMANY (HERXHEIM) 
COUNTRY OF RELEASE GERMANY
YEAR RELEASED 2005
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY / POWER METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER 6D001-2
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 28:59
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 3
ADDITIONAL INFOS EDITION OF 500
ARTIST LINK
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VOCALS: PAN VOGIATZIS
VOCALS: AXEL JOHANN
VOCALS: MANUEL SEDO Y HARTEL
VOCALS: THOMAS FAHRNBACH
GUITARS: STEFFEN STURM
GUITARS: MARTIN TRAUTMANN
BASS: SVEN HERRMANN
DRUMS: MARKUS BENDER
TRACKS 
1) UNHOLY CROSS
2) THE SEARCH FOR THE UNKNOWN
3) ARISE OF ATON'S LIGHT
4) THE VISION
5) HYMN TO THE BRAVE

REVIEW
This album is a unique mixture of Epic / Heavy and Power Metal. In my opinion it wasn't really necessary to use four singers, because there is no big differ in their voices. Anyway, a very well done release. (Charly Kogler / March 2015)


GIVE A LISTEN TO: HYMN TO THE BRAVE

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RUDE DAWG - Tails From The Porch (1996)

August 5, 2015, 1:59 pm
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BAND RUDE DAWG
ALBUM TITLE TAILS FROM THE PORCH
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (BROCKWAY / PENNSYLVANIA)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1996
MUSIC STYLE US METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 28:22
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 6 PAGES INSERT, WITH LYRICS

RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS NONE
ARTIST LINK
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VOCALS: DAN STAPLES
GUITARS: BOB HEIGHT
GUITARS: JIM FORCE
BASS: PAUL CAVALIER
DRUMS: DAVE READ
TRACKS 
1) MERCENARY HEART
2) MISS LIBERTY
3) KINGS AND CONQUERORS
4) BACKSTAGE LADIES
5) HARD TO UNDERSTAND
6) I PROMISE YOU ME
  
REVIEW
Very good US Metal in the style of the first two ASKA releases. "Tails From The Porch" features five killer and one acoustic track. To bad that there are no more songs on it. Unfortunately I have no clue if the band had any other recordings. A pretty nice collectors item . (Ronald Jacobi / August 2015)

GIVE A LISTEN TO: MERCENARY HEART

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