BAND ZANARKAND
BAND ZANARKAND
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ZANARKAND - La Batalla Final (2006)
BAND ZANARKAND
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WE ARE LEGEND - Same (2012)
BAND WE ARE LEGEND
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RAMPAGE - Fear Inside My Head (1997)
IN HIS OWN WORDS:byCHRIS LEWIS(Drums)
The CD „Fear Inside My Head“ was recorded during the early part of 1996. The four members of RAMPAGE at that time were Pat Mulock (vocals), Chris Lewis (drums, vocals), Brian Max (bass, vocals) and Rick Reid (guitars). The CD was mixed during that summer by John Albani of LEE AARON fame. Pat, Rick and I spent time at John's home studio with him mixing the CD and giving him our input over the next month or two.
The title of the CD is fitting as all four members were going through very personal things during 1996. Rick was about to become a father, his first and only. Pat was coming out of a major breakup with a long-time girlfriend. Brian was wrapped up in a family matter (his brother was going through some mental-health issues) and I was coming off major knee surgery. I was also dealing with my own family issue. My sister was ill and almost lost her life in the summer of 1996. She contracted a very rare blood disease and was in a coma for a while. She eventually came out of it and recovered (and is doing well to this day) but 1996 was indeed a tumultuous time for the band. Hence, the title of the CD just seemed to fit perfectly. It was released on February 14th, 1997. I can't recall how many were originally pressed. It was a small number though, perhaps 1000 maximum.
After the CD was released, we decided to add another guitarist as our music required it for live performances. We enter Tyson Fenech. We began to write new music in order to make another Cd. During this time however, Brian Max left the band unexpectedly and in some haste. He left without warning or even a phone call. A bizarre turn of events indeed...needless to say RAMPAGE never did get signed to a record deal. We came close with a few US labels and one from Japan as well but nothing panned out in the end. The band was for all intents and purposes disbanded by 2004.
The CD „Fear Inside My Head“ was recorded during the early part of 1996. The four members of RAMPAGE at that time were Pat Mulock (vocals), Chris Lewis (drums, vocals), Brian Max (bass, vocals) and Rick Reid (guitars). The CD was mixed during that summer by John Albani of LEE AARON fame. Pat, Rick and I spent time at John's home studio with him mixing the CD and giving him our input over the next month or two.
The title of the CD is fitting as all four members were going through very personal things during 1996. Rick was about to become a father, his first and only. Pat was coming out of a major breakup with a long-time girlfriend. Brian was wrapped up in a family matter (his brother was going through some mental-health issues) and I was coming off major knee surgery. I was also dealing with my own family issue. My sister was ill and almost lost her life in the summer of 1996. She contracted a very rare blood disease and was in a coma for a while. She eventually came out of it and recovered (and is doing well to this day) but 1996 was indeed a tumultuous time for the band. Hence, the title of the CD just seemed to fit perfectly. It was released on February 14th, 1997. I can't recall how many were originally pressed. It was a small number though, perhaps 1000 maximum.
After the CD was released, we decided to add another guitarist as our music required it for live performances. We enter Tyson Fenech. We began to write new music in order to make another Cd. During this time however, Brian Max left the band unexpectedly and in some haste. He left without warning or even a phone call. A bizarre turn of events indeed...needless to say RAMPAGE never did get signed to a record deal. We came close with a few US labels and one from Japan as well but nothing panned out in the end. The band was for all intents and purposes disbanded by 2004.
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PYTHON - Good & Evil (2004)
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SANCTIONS - Same (1996)
7) KAOS8) HOTTER THAN HELL
9) FORTH
10) TILL DEATH DUE US PART
REVIEW
This is a real gem right here, US progressive power metal just the way you want ! High pitched, aggressive or melodic vocals just where they are supposed to be, restrictive keyboard use and overall great talent. If you find this pick it up at once ! It's not even listed on Metal Archives (!). Actually the band is selling their remaining stock of cds on cdbaby, so be quick... (Rusty M. James / June 2012)
This is a real gem right here, US progressive power metal just the way you want ! High pitched, aggressive or melodic vocals just where they are supposed to be, restrictive keyboard use and overall great talent. If you find this pick it up at once ! It's not even listed on Metal Archives (!). Actually the band is selling their remaining stock of cds on cdbaby, so be quick... (Rusty M. James / June 2012)
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JUMP THE GUN - The Return Of James Prunz (1993)
ALBUM TITLE THE RETURN OF JAMES PRUNZ
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN GERMANY
COUNTRY OF RELEASE GERMANY
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE MELODIC METAL
RECORD LABEL ROCKWERK RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 58:59
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 12 PAGES, WITH LYRICS
RARITY GRADING 1
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: MICK
GUITAR: EASY LEE
KEYBOARD: OAK
BASS: DÖDEL
DRUMS: MÄCKY
TRACKS
1) THE DRAGON'S FIRE
2) LIGHTS OUT
3) CAN YOU HEAR ME
4) CRACK IT UP
5) SHOW NO MERCY
6) SOUL OF WAR
7) LIONS
8) GO DOWN
9) CREEP INSIDE ME
10) GREAT TIMES
11) CHARGE MY POWER
12) LA DOWNTOWN
13) TOTAL TORPEDO
REVIEW
Im Falle JUMP THE GUN sollte man aufgrund des schäbigen Covers und des sonderbaren Album Titels nicht auf das Endresultat schließen. Die mit einer knackigen Gitarrenarbeit ausstaffierten Songs gemahnen sich qualitativ wie stilistisch an die beiden Erstlingswerke von PINK CREAM 69. Also kurz und knapp, klasse Melodien, gute Songs, astreiner Sound und für wenig Geld leicht erhältlich. (Charly Kogler / Juni 2012)
REVIEW
In case of the shabby cover artwork and the odd album title you should not close on the final result of JUMP THE GUN. The songs, which are equiped with crunchy guitars, reminds qualitative and stylistically on the first two releases of PINK CREAM 69. Short and to the point, great melodies, good songs, top sound and available for less money. (Charly Kogler / June 2012)
GIVE A LISTEN TO:GREAT TIMES
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BOURBON STREET - Embraced (1996)
BAND BOURBON STREET
ALBUM TITLE EMBRACED
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN GERMANY (LÜNEBURG)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE GERMANY
YEAR RELEASED 1996
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY / SPEED METAL
RECORD LABEL CHOO CHOO RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER PA 98/60/82
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 44:23
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT, INSIDE WITHOUT PRINT
RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS EDITION OF 500
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: HENNE BASSE
GUITAR: HAUKE ROSENBERG
GUITAR: JONNY FELS
BASS: KNUT ROXIN
DRUMS: ADDI BÖSPFLUG
TRACKS
1) HOWLIN' WOLF
2) CRYING AT THE MOON
3) DESCRIBE MY MIND
4) SOCIAL MONKEY
5) TEARS
6) EMBRACED
7) SUCCER
8) LOVELY ROSE
9) PHOBIA
10) MURDERER 90/4
11) BOURBON STREET
REVIEW
Und eine weitere hochwertige Perle die der Deutsche Underground, sofern man tief genug darin schürft, preisgibt. BOURBON STREET's einziges Album „Embraced“ (welches im Metal Archive fälschlicherweise unter deren späteren Namen ERRANTRY gelistet ist) bietet neben einem ausgesprochen guten Sound, fein ausgearbeitetes Songmaterial, das grob umrissen in die Heavy / Speed Metal Richtung tendiert, schematisch, aber nicht im negativen Sinne auch gerne als „typical German Metal“ tituliert. Das Gitarren Duo Rosenberg / Fels rollt überwiegend einen kernigen Riffteppich aus, über dem Ex-METALIUM Fronter Henne Basse hier erstmalig seine starke Gesangsperformance zur Schau stellt. Mit der Ausnahme des kläglichen scheiternden Rap Versuches „Succer“, bekommt das entsprechende Klientel durchgängig pfundige Kost vorgesetzt. (Charly Kogler / Juli 2012)
REVIEW
And there is another jewel which the german underground has to offer if you dig deep enough in it. BOURBON STREET's one and only album „Embraced“ (which is by mistake listed in the Metal Archive under their later name ERRANTRY) offers beside a very good sound, fine worked out songs, a rough outline tendency into Heavy / Speed Metal, not in the negative sense you can call it also „typical German Metal“. Mostly the guitars from Rosenberg / Fels rolls a strong carpet of riffs, ruled by the strong vocals from the former METALIUM shouter Henne Basse, on this album for the first time ever. With the exception of the horrible rap tune „Succer“, the above mentioned clients will find continuous cool stuff. (Charly Kogler / July 2012)
GIVE A LISTEN TO:CRYING AT THE MOON
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JUNE - I (1994)
BAND JUNE
ALBUM TITLE I (ONE)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN GERMANY (REMSCHEID)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE GERMANY
YEAR RELEASED 1994
MUSIC STYLE FEMALE FRONTED MELODIC ROCK / METAL
RECORD LABEL ACCESS MUSIC
CATALOGUE NUMBER NO NUMBER
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 20:39
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT
RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS EDITION OF 500
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: ANDREA SCHLAGHECKE
GUITAR: ROLF KÖRSCHGEN
BASS: KARSTEN WEBER
DRUMS: THORSTEN KLEIN
DRUMS (GUEST): SVEN WIEHAGER
TRACKS
1) RAPE IN MARRIAGE
2) DON'T SAY GOODBYE
3) SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE
4) I WILL SURVIVE
REVIEW
Female fronted Rock, von den einen geliebt, von anderen verabscheut. Fakt ist, dass unter Sammlern Frauenpower mehr denn je gefragt ist, gut so. Dieses Schätzchen nun liebkost die Horchschwammerln mit einer ausdrucksstarken Andrea, Rolf hat Finger, die eine perfekte Einheit mit den Saiten ergeben, sodass der Opener gitarrendynamisch sogar in die Nähe von TITAN FORCE rückt. Die Verquickung von tiefgründigen, ja fast schon melancholischen Schmeicheleinheiten mit Zitaten aus ClassicRock und AOR ergeben eine stimmungsvolle Leistung, die Jagd darf beginnen. (Charly Reckendorfer / Juli 2012)
REVIEW
Female fronted rock, loved by some, hated by others. The fact is, that among collectors woman power is in demand, more than ever, and that's quite good. This jewel caress your ears with Andrea's expressive voice, Rolf has fingers, which work in perfect unity with the strings, so if we talk about the dynamic guitars, the opener goes really close to TITAN FORCE. The conjunction of profound, nearly flattering melancholic quotes from Classic Rock and AOR shows an impressive performance, so the hunt may begin. (Charly Reckendorfer / July 2012)
GIVE A LISTEN TO:RAPE IN MARRIAGE
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ALTER EDEN - Same (1993)
BAND ALTER EDEN
ALBUM TITLE SAME
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (SEATTLE / WASHINGTON)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE FEMALE FRONTED MELODIC ROCK
RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER JEL 7456
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 27:02
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET ONE SIDED INLAY
RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: MARIE CELESTE LEE
GUITAR: KARL HAUG
BASS: JEFF JOHNSON
DRUMS: JOEL LEE
TRACKS
1) STATE OF CONFUSION
2) POINT OF NO RETURN
3) PRIVATE SORROW
4) SLIP AWAY
5) DARK TRICK
REVIEW
Ein außerordentlich reizendes Female Melodic Rock Werk kredenzen uns die aus Seattle stammenden ALTER EDEN, bis heute leider unbarmherzig und jungfräulich im verborgenen gehalten! Es gibt zumindest keinerlei Infos zu diesem Kleinod in den führenden Melodic Archiven. Nun, dieser 5 Tracker ist genau das Futter, welches gierige Melodic Maniacs brauchen. Die Instrumentierung zwiebelt sehr knackig durch die Kompositionen, der Einstieg noch leicht METALLICA-lastig, dürfen in weiterer Folge als Ohrenscheinliche Referenzen auch mal SARAYA, DOKKEN oder SAHARA herhalten. Das I-Tüpfelchen ist jedoch Marie Celeste Lee, betucht mit einer tierischen Rock Röhre, ist sie fraglos ein Vocales Pendant zu Ann Wilson, Sandy Saraya, Lee Aaron und Liz Vandall. Die etwas magere äußere Erscheinung (einseitiges Inlay) kann man bemängeln, aber bei 5 Songs fünf Treffer ins Schwarze zu setzen, sollte wohl Grund genug sein, ALTER EDEN sofort auf die Suchliste zu setzen. Viel Glück!!! (Charly Kogler / Juli 2012)
REVIEW
ALTER EDEN offer a very enchanting female melodic rock release which unfortunately is still kept hidden relentlessly and virginal! At least there are no informations and no entrys in the leading melodic archives. Well, this release is real food that greedy melodic maniacs will need. The whole instrumentation on their songs is very crunchy, the first track shows a bit of METALLICA vibes, continued, you will hear sometimes also references of SARAYA, DOKKEN or SAHARA. The finishing touch is Marie Celeste Lee with an incredible rock voice, she is clearly a vowel counterpart to Ann Wilson, Sandy Saraya, Lee Aaron and Liz Vandall. The only thing to be criticized is just the weak cover, which is just only a one sided inlay, but if you will have 5 songs and all five hits the bull's eye, it should be reason enough to put ALTER EDEN immediately on your want list. Good Luck!!! (Charly Kogler / July 2012)
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SHYLOCK - The Price Of Love (1993)
BAND SHYLOCK
ALBUM TITLE THE PRICE OF LOVE
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN NETHERLANDS (VENLO)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE NETHERLANDS
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE FEMALE FRONTED MELODIC ROCK
RECORD LABEL STEPPING STONE PUBLISHING
CATALOGUE NUMBER ST1001
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 12:07
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT
RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: MARIJ DRIESSEN
GUITAR / KEYBOARDS: SJOERD KESSELS
GUITAR: RESTY SIMPAO
BASS: LEON TAIHUTTU
DRUMS: JOHN SNELS
TRACKS
1) BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
2) SHYWORDS (spoken words only)
3) THE PRICE OF LOVE
REVIEW
Nur zwei Songs, die aber keine Chance gegen die repeat-Taste haben. Was für eine stimmliche Präsenz von Marij, was für ein energischer Eröffnungsrocker, bei dem sogar Bläser zum Einsatz kommen, dass dies funktioniert, wissen wir spätestens seit RIOT's "Privilege Of Power". Ein Reigen, der die Seele schunkeln lässt. Der titelgebende Song, eine sehr gefühlvolle Ballade, dürfte jeden ansprechen, der HEART zu seinen Jugensünden zählt. Ein Lusstück! (Charly Reckendorfer / Juli 2012)
REVIEW
Just only two songs, but they have no chance against the repeat key. What a vocal presence from Marij, what an energetic opener, even wind instruments occur on this, and we still know it from RIOT's "Privilege Of Power" that this one works very well. A round dance, which can sway the soul. The title track, a very emotional ballad, should appeal to anyone who counts HEART to his folly of youth. A desriable piece! (Charly Reckendorfer / July 2012)
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ODYSSEY - Catharsis (2000)
BAND ODYSSEY
ALBUM TITLE CHATHARSIS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (INDIANAPOLIS / INDIANA)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 2000
MUSIC STYLE POWER METAL
RECORD LABEL CODE 4 RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER NO NUMBER
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 72:12
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 8 PAGES BOOKLET WITH LYRICS, NO BAND PIC
RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS / GUITAR: JEFF LAWRENCE
GUITAR: RUSS LAWRENCE
BASS: PAUL PRITCHARD
DRUMS: CHRIS SPARKS
TRACKS
1) FINAL HOUR
2) THE CROSS I BEAR
3) ADDICTION
4) WHEN I WAKE
5) SHINING
6) CUT YOU LOOSE
7) SECOND COMING
8) 13TH FLOOR
9) AGONY OF CONSCIENCE
10) SHALL I NOT REVENGE
11) BETRAYED
12) FEAR ITSELF
13) REDEMPTION
REVIEW
Das Einstandswerk „Speak No Evil“ scheint nach wie vor vom Erdboden verschluckt, deshalb greifen wir momentan auf deren Nachfolger „Catharsis“ zurück, mittlerweile leider auch nur mehr mit sehr viel Glück anzutreffen. Nun, da optisch mehr als deliziös ummantelt, macht hier der die-hard Sammler sowieso gleich den Sack zu, ohne auch nur einen Gedanken an den musikalischen Inhalt zu verschwenden. Dieser bietet, läßt man das leicht monotone Stimmvolumen mal außen vor, eine geballte Ladung an eindringlichen Riff Salven, die ihren Ursprung ganz offensichtlich in den Frühwerken von Hetfield und Co haben. Zwar hören sich einige Klampfenparts an, als hätte man sich diese schon etliche male durch die Lauschgehänge gezogen, aber die Ami Boys machen ihre Sache mehr als solide und streuen, der Abwechslung sehr dienlich, auch mal melodische und schleppende Passagen ein, die das Ganze ordentlich auflockern. Da auch soundtechnisch keinerlei Mängel bestehen, sollte man hier bei einer Sichtung keine Sekunde lang zögern... (Charly Kogler / August 2012)
REVIEW
Their debut „Speak No Evil“ seemed to be vanished from the face of the earth, so we hark back to their follow up „Catharsis“, which unfortunately you can find nowadays only with a lot of luck too. Now, watching the killer artwork, I think a real die-hard collector will grab it for sure without wasting even a thought about the musical content. So musically the band offers, beside the slightly monotonous voice, a copious amount of haunting riffs, which have apparently their origin in the early works of Hetfield & Co. While listening to some of their riffs, you will have for sure some moments that you had already heard this for several times, but anyway, those guys from the states did a more than solid job and throw in some cool melodic and midtempo parts, which provides more variety in one's listening. Since the release had a real good sound too, you shouldn't hesitate for any second if you will see it offered anywhere... (Charly Kogler / August 2012)
GIVE A LISTEN TO:SECOND COMING
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MADGATOR - Same (2010)
ALBUM TITLE SAME
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN BRASIL (SAO PAULO)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE BRASIL
YEAR RELEASED 2010
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY ROCK / HEAVY METAL / POWER METAL
RECORD LABEL VOICE MUSIC
CATALOGUE NUMBER VMCD051
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 60:19
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 12 PAGES FOLDED INSERT
RARITY GRADING 1
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS MYSPACE / FACEBOOK / OFFICIAL SITE
LINE UP
VOCALS: ANDRES RECASENS
GUITAR: HARD ALEXANDRE
BASS: ANDRE CARVALHO
DRUMS: JOHNNY MORETRA
TRACKS
1) THE BRAVE WITHOUT A MASK
2) REDLINES
3) BACK TO THE HIGHWAY
4) HYPNOTIZE HER
5) SAME OLD MAGIC
6) KILL SOME ANGELS
7) FOME E SECA (Instrumental)
8) ETERNAL FIRE
9) YELLOWSTONE (Instrumental)
10) KEEP ME COMIN'
11) SHELLEY'S BLUES (Instrumental)
12) MR. FRANKENSTEIN
13) TAKE ME TO THE NIGHT
14) PANIC AT THE SWAMP (Instrumental)
15) MADGATOR
REVIEW
Was vermittelt mehr Energie: ein Container voller aktiver Vibratoren oder eine Ladung explodierender Silvesterraketen? Egal, MADGATOR sind irre, die Dschungelbuben brennen ein Feuerwerk ab, das die Körperbehaarung auf Null zurückschmelzt. Es wird gerockt, gegroovt und gezockt - SKID ROW / VAN HALEN / BADLANDS / SKITZOTIK; gejazzt, gejammt, geproggt - MALMSTEEN / DREAM THEATER. Gepowert, gerifft und geraspelt - CRIMSON CULT / MASTERPLAN / LION’S SHARE / SAVATAGE. Wurscht, ein Sammelsurium der Multikulti-Noten, Salat der Rhythmen, man will und muss es genießen, als Dressing ein Kraftsänger a la DIO / LANDE, abgeschmeckt mit einer Major-Produktion, die Rosette massiert, sprich Arsch tritt. Selten war ein stilistisches Durcheinander so kompakt, homogen und befriedigend. Über all das thront noch ein Übersong „Eternal Fire“, Mahlzeit.
REVIEW
What gives more energy: a container full of active vibrators or a charge of exploding rockets? It doesn't matter, MADGATOR are totally insane, these guys burn a firework that your bodyhair will melt down to zero. They rock, it grooves like SKID ROW / VAN HALEN / BADLANDS / SKITZOTIK. They prog and jam like MALMSTEEN / DREAM THEATER. They offer power and riffs like CRIMSON CULT / MASTERPLAN / LION'S SHARE / SAVATAGE. It is like a conglomeration of multicultural notes, a salad of rhythms, the dressing is a powerful voice like DIO / LANDE and finished with a major production. Rarely the stylistic mixture wasn't any compact, homogeneus and satisfactory like on this release. Over all there's the highlight „Eternal Fire“, have a nice meal. (Charly Reckendorfer / August 2012)
GIVE A LISTEN TO:KILL SOME ANGELS
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PROWESS WAY - Multi-Dimensional Metal (1993)
BAND PROWESS WAY
ALBUM TITLE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL METAL
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (RALEIGH / NORTH CAROLINA)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY METAL / HARD ROCK
RECORD LABEL IMI RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER NO NUMBER
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 27:02
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT
RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS / GUITAR: DOUG BENROTH
STUDIO BASS: BUD PROBELD
DRUMS: GREG RANKEY
TRACKS
1) MOVING ON
2) REMEMBER
3) NO STEPS BACK
4) NO NEED TO GET STRESSED OUT
5) ALL NIGHT LONG
6) MOZARTS REVENGE
7) FOLLOW US
8) METAL MARCH
REVIEW
Kein Überflieger aber ein handwerklich solides, zuweilen leicht kauziges Album präsentierte das aus North Carolina stammende Duo Benroth / Rankey zusammen mit Gast-Basser Bud Probeld. Der Album Titel lässt es erahnen, das Gespann musiziert multi-dimensional, also alle Sparten aus dem Bereichen Hard Rock bis Heavy Metal werden mehr oder weniger verwurstet. Klingt spannend, jedoch bietet die Aufführung neben ein paar durchaus hörbaren Songs auch einige Lückenfüller. Für mein Empfinden musikalisch für den Otto-Normal-Hörer nur bedingt zu empfehlen, aber am besten selber entscheiden. Die-Hard Sammler lassen sich davon sowieso nicht abhalten und erfreuen sich zudem über das noble silber Präge-Cover Insert . (Charly Kogler / August 2012)
REVIEW
Not a highlight, but the North Carolina guys Benroth / Rankey present together with the guest bassman Bud Probeld a technically solid, maybe sometimes slight owlish album. The album title suggest multi-dimensional music, so the band mess up everything from Hard Rock up to Heavy Metal. Sounds interesting but unfortunately, beside some really good songs they offered also some average tunes. All together in my opinion I can recommend them only for die-hard collectors, but it's up on your own mind. At least you will be pleased with the noble silver embossed cover insert. (Charly Kogler / August 2012)
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GIVE A LISTEN TO:NO NEED TO GET STRESSED OUT
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PERDITION - Lonely Spider (1996)
BAND PERDITION
ALBUM TITLE LONELY SPIDER
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DENMARK (COPENHAGEN)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE DENMARK
YEAR RELEASED 1996
MUSIC STYLE HARD ROCK / HEAVY METAL
RECORD LABEL PERDITION RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER DEPCD001
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 44:15
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 12 PAGES BOOKLET
RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS / GUITAR / KEYBOARD: LARS FESSEL
GUITAR: SUNE GRIP
BASS: MIKKEL HOJ
DRUMS: ANDREAS NAUTA
TRACKS
1) LONELY SPIDER
2) MOTHER
3) ANOTHER LIFE
4) DON'T GIVE UP
5) CLOAK OF DREAMS
6) TAKING BACK CONTROL
7) I'M ALIVE
REVIEW
Nicht viel zu sagen, da zu unspektakulär. Getragene METALLICA Hardrockvarianten, die sich wohl unbewusst an deren 90iger-Phase orientieren und Dank Lars' monotonem Gehüstel eine gewisse Seattle-Alternativprise verbreiten. Schlecht nicht, aber eher eine Silberfisch-Herberge in der Silikon-Kommode. (Charly Reckendorfer / September 2012)
REVIEW
Not much to say, because it's to unspectacular. They sound like a restrained hardrock-version of METALLICA's nineties era and with the monotonous singing they spread a bit of Seattle-alternative too. Not bad, but it's rather more a dust-collector in the shelves. (Charly Reckendorfer / September 2012)
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GIVE A LISTEN TO:MOTHER
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OSYRIS - A Lesson In Senselessness (2004)
BAND OSYRIS
ALBUM TITLE A LESSON IN SENSELESSNESS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN GERMANY (AHLEN)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE GERMANY
YEAR RELEASED 2004
MUSIC STYLE POWER METAL
RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER NONE
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 37:01
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 8 PAGES BOOKLET, WITH LYRICS
RARITY GRADING 3
ADDITIONAL INFOS EDITION OF 500
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: BASTIAN BECKER
GUITARS: JÖRN EICKENKÖTTER
BASS / KEYBOARDS: STEFAN HEEKE
DRUMS: MARCEL KÖTTENDORF
TRACKS
1) MANIFEST DESTINY
2) PAIN AMPLIFIER
3) ONLY A MOMENT
4) ANNIHILATE
5) WAYSTED YEARS
6) WHERE ANGELS LEARN TO SIN
7) ENDLESSLY
8) ANOTHER LESSON IN SENSELESSNESS
REVIEW
Eine weitere unscheinbare Underground Perle aus Deutschland. Schon das 2000er Debüt „Point Of Perception“ konnte entzücken, aber mit „A Lesson In Senselessness“ vollbrachten OSYRIS einen Quantensprung in Sachen Leistungssteigerung. Die ehemalige Prog Basis ist völlig verschwunden, die Wendung hin zum wuchtigen Power Metal überrascht und begeistert zugleich. Ein Erstliga-Lehrstück wie melodischer ICED EARTH / RAGE-ähnlicher Power Metal zu klingen hat, ohne Kitsch Zutaten wohlgemerkt! Die superbe Produktion, das detailverliebte und ausgetüftelte Songwriting, die instrumentale Raffinesse und der genial hinaufschraubende Frontgaul, ergeben zusammen Metal in Vollendung, dem man nur zu gerne in Dauerrotation lauscht! Vorausgesetzt Ihr erspäht eines der 500 Exemplare (bei der Band ausverkauft), dann ist kaufen angesagt! Was für ein Jammer dass die Band 2007 relativ erfolglos die Segel strich! (Charly Kogler / September 2012)
REVIEW
Here's another inconspicuous underground jewel from Germany. Still their 2000 debut „Point Of Perception“ was delightful, but with „A Lesson In Senselessness“ OSYRIS did a big step of a real outstanding performance. The former Prog influences has completely disappeared, the turn into pounding Power Metal is surprising and exciting in the same time. This is a premium league lesson how melodic ICED EARTH / RAGE similar Power Metal should sound, mind you without any kitschy ingredients. The combination of the superb production, the lovingly detailed and sophisticated songwriting, the amazing instrumental works and the genius highest points climbing vocals, shown all together real Metal in perfection, which you will listen in heavy rotation for sure. Provided that you will see any of the 500 copies (which are sold out by the band), don't hesitate and buy! What a shame that the band disbanded in the year 2007! (Charly Kogler / September 2012)
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GIVE A LISTEN TO:ANNIHILATE
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HAZEL - Same (1998)
BAND HAZEL
ALBUM TITLE SAME
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SPAIN (PINTO / MADRID)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE SPAIN
YEAR RELEASED 1998
MUSIC STYLE MELODIC METAL / HARD ROCK
RECORD LABEL MASTERTRAX S.I.
CATALOGUE NUMBER NU 007 CD
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
MATRIX TECNODISCO S.A. HAZEL @2$
RUNNING TIME 24:53
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 8 PAGES BOOKLET, WITH LYRICS
RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: ANDRES R.C.
GUITARS:RAMON SUARES
GUITARS:MIGUEL A. DEL CASTILLO
BASS: DANI R. YUNCAL
DRUMS: MANUEL SANCHEZ GAZABA
TRACKS
1) WINTER
2) LAND OF SORROW
3) LEARNING TO LIVE
4) RUNAWAY
5) SEND IT AWAY
6) I CRY FOR YOU
7) WILD LIFE
REVIEW
Lecker Aufmachung, lustiger Bandname, Kracher erwartet, Softsongs serviert bekommen. Einzige Überraschung ist, dass man die Songs in englischer Sprache eingeträllert hat. Sollte wohl die Tür ins internationale Geschäft öffnen. Wurde leider nichts draus. So die Kurzbeschreibung zu diesem Silberling. Ansonsten wie oben schon erwähnt, sind es 6 Songs (plus das Intro "Winter"), die für Entspannung sorgen und unter Umständen auch mal ein Mittagsschläfchen einläuten können. Für Sammler wie immer ein Muss... (Ronald Jacobi / September 2012)
REVIEW
Great cover artwork, funny band name, so I expected real killer stuff but got soft songs served. The only surprising is, that they sing in english. Probably this should open the doors for the international market, but nothing was happen. Thus, just a short description for the cd. Otherwise, as mentioned above, there are 6 Songs (incl. The Intro „Winter“), which provide relaxation and maybe possibly this could be also stuff to start a short afternoon nap. As always for collectors: a must have... (Ronald Jacobi / September 2012)
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GIVE A LISTEN TO:LAND OF SORROW
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WEAPON-X - Same (1999)
ALBUM TITLE SAME
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (MERIDEN / CONNECTICUT)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1999
MUSIC STYLE US METAL
RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER WEAPONX1
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 44:59
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT, WITH LYRICS
RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: LUCCA PETRACCA
GUITARS: VINNIE GUARNIERE
BASS: MAXIMO LOPEZ
DRUMS: ERIC SETREUS
TRACKS
1) DISSATISFIED
2) BACK IN THE NIGHT
3) LIFE ON THE EDGE
4) FALL FROM GRACE
5) WEAPON-X
6) DANCE OF LONELINESS
7) FAR SIDE OF CRAZY
8) MOTHER
9) ENDLESS RAIN
10) THE FIRE STILL BURNS
11) NO BATS IN HELL
REVIEW
Die CD "Behind This Wall" von WEAPON-X dürfte ja jeden US-Metal Fan hinlänglich bekannt sein? Ansonsten gibt es Strafpunkte. Diese wurde von Martin O'Brian, der auch schon bei BEYOND REALITY das Mikro schwingen durfte, eingeträllert. Doch bereits zwei Jahre früher hat die WEAPON-X die Welt mit einem Release beglückt. Ob es denn nun Glück war, ist die große Frage. Kommt doch der Silberling mit einem dünnbrüstigen Sound daher, dass einem die Nasenhaare zur Drahtbürste werden. Da kann man an allen Reglern seiner Anlage drehen, hilft leider nicht viel. Auch der Sänger kann mit seinem Nachfolger nicht ganz mithalten. Das Songmaterial ist trotzdem recht gut ausgefallen. Daher wird die Metal-Bruderschaft das Teil eh in die Sammlung stellen wollen. Was auch sonst. (Ronald Jacobi / Oktober 2012)
REVIEW
The cd "Behind This Wall" of WEAPON-X should be well known to every US-Metal fan, otherwise you will be punished. On this release, Martin O'Brian did the vocals, who also was allowed to sing for BEYOND REALITY. Maybe most of you don't know that WEAPON-X released another album, but two years earlier. Unfortunately this cd had a really weak sound. It still doesn't help if you turn or switch any of the volume controls on your stereo. Much though I regret it, even the vocals are not as strong as on their follow up. Anyway, the songs are still pretty good. Therefore, the brotherhood of metal will add this one into the collection, what else. (Ronald Jacobi / October 2012)
GIVE A LISTEN TO:WEAPON-X
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REIGNSTORM - Waves Of Sound (1993)
BAND REIGNSTORM
ALBUM TITLE WAVES OF SOUND
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (APISON / TENNESSEE)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE US METAL
RECORD LABEL CAT HEAD RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER 00001-1
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 25:56
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT, WITH LYRICS
RARITY GRADING 5
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: ALAN WHITENER
GUITARS: RODNEY SMITH
GUITARS: SHANNON BENSON
BASS: CHRIS HAGGARD
DRUMS: CHRISTOPHER WILSON
TRACKS
1) THE ANSWER
2) BLACK AND BLUE
3) DESPERATE TIMES
4) THE DEEP
5) LAST YEAR (INSTRUMENTAL)
6) DESPERATE TIMES (EXTENTED)
REVIEW
Als uns die Grunge-Welle Anfang der 90-er voll überrollte, gab es in den Staaten doch immer wieder Jünger die die Fahne des wahren Metal hoch hielten. Und es geschah regelmäßig, dass aus dem Gedärm des Undergrounds wolllüstige Töne ans Tageslicht quollen und uns mit ihrer Botschaft des wahren Metals verzauberten. So auch geschehen mit REIGNSTORM, die uns ein feines melodisches US-Metal Häppchen zum Fraß vorgeworfen haben. Lecker!! Die mit 6 Songs, davon ein kurzes Instrumental und einer Extented Version, etwas kurz geratene True-Metal-Predigt sollte aber nicht davon abhalten, die Höllenhunde auf die zu suchende Beute zu hetzen. Also, lasset die Jagd beginnen! (Ronald Jacobi / November 2012)
REVIEW
In the nineties we were inundated completely with grunge, but yet, there was still a bunch of disciples which raise the flag of true metal. It happened regulary, that from the bowels of the underground, lecherous tunes welled up the daylight and bands enchanted with their messages of true metal. This happen even with REIGNSTORM, who delivered a fine and delicious melodic US-Metal appetizer. Unfortunately, with only six songs, one of it is a short instrumental and one track is a extended version, the album ends up to fast. Anyway, this true metal sermon should not prevent to set the hounds of hell on this haul. So, let the hunt begin! (Ronald Jacobi / November 2012)
GIVE A LISTEN TO:THE ANSWER
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FURY - Same (1997)
BAND FURY
ALBUM TITLE SAME
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AUSTRALIA (BROKEN HILL)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE AUSTRALIA
YEAR RELEASED 1997
MUSIC STYLE THRASH METAL
RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER FCD001
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 34:49
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT
RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS EDITION OF 500
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: MICK O'NEIL
GUITARS: DARREN MC LENNAN
GUITARS: RICK BOON
BASS: AARON DEWSBERRY
DRUM PROGRAMMING: LORD TIM
TRACKS
1) BLEEDING ME DRY
2) LOST IN AN UNKNOWN MIND
3) INNOCENCE
4) FOREVER
5) SAVE ME
6) FINAL SCREAM
7) 1814 (EMPIRE'S END)
8) PAY THE PRICE
9) FUCK YOU (HIDDEN TRACK)
REVIEW
Ein charmant rumpeliger Thrash Batzen mit dem die Australier FURY erstmalig in Erscheinung traten. Mit Kleinigkeiten wie originellem Songwriting gab man sich gar nicht erst ab, fette Riffs en masse, schnell und brutal dahingemetzelt, wobei man mit eingearbeiteten Midtempo-Bremsen geschickt das Gefühl der Monotonie umging. Sicherlich sind die Textfetzen, die sich der Fronter aus der Gurgel schmettert, reine Geschmacksache. Auch der digitalisierte Drummer nimmt ein wenig von der Dynamik und Einschlagskraft, trotzdem macht sich das Album musikalisch ganz gut zwischen „Cowboys From Hell“ und „Vulgar Display Of Power“. Die Nachfolger darf man indes getrost ignorieren, da die Australier hier wesentlich Death-lastiger zu Werke gingen. (Charly Kogler / November 2012)
REVIEW
The first appearance from the down-under FURY is a charming Thrash chunk. They didn’t bother with minor details about a original songwriting, only riffs galore, embedded with some midtempo parts to avoid the sense of monotony. Certainly, the vocals are a matter of taste and the drum computer takes a little bit of the dynamic and power, but it’s a nice gem to add musically between „Cowboys From Hell“ and „Vulgar Display Of Power“. Just beware of their follow ups, which are more into Death Metal. (Charly Kogler / November 2012)
GIVE A LISTEN TO:BLEEDING ME DRY
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AREA DISASTER - Walhalla (1993)
ALBUM TITLE WALHALLA
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN GERMANY (FRANKFURT AM MAIN)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE GERMANY
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE HEAVY METAL
RECORD LABEL ROCKWERK RECORDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER ADW-2805
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 42:28
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT
RARITY GRADING 4
ADDITIONAL INFOS
ARTIST LINKS OFFICIAL SITE
LINE UP
VOCALS / GUITARS: THADDÄUS SCHÜTZ
GUITARS: RALF SCHNEIDER
BASS: BARBARA NÖLLEKE
DRUMS: ROLF KREILE
TRACKS
1) STIR ME UP
2) NIGHTMARE
3) THE CITY WOLF
4) FADING AWAY
5) OVERDOSE (INSTRUMENTAL)
6) FORWARD TO HELL
7) JANICE
8) DON'T SAY YOU LOVE ME
9) HARD WAY
10) WALHALLA
11) THE SIGN (OUTRO)
REVIEW
Da hat Odin sauber gepfuscht angesichts seiner hier bildlich dargestellten Schöpfung, einen Nudisten-Wikinger, nur mit dem Allernötigsten ausgerüstet, wohl auf das Wesentlichste reduziert, der musikalischen Darbietung gleichgetan, sehr einfacher aber feiner German Metal mit marginaler Epic-Note. Eine wahrlich unheimliche Begegnung gemäß dem grenzgenialen Artwork, die man aber als Genre-Liebhaber nicht scheuen sollte! (Charly Reckendorfer / Dezember 2012)
REVIEW
In view of the graphic representation it seems Odin has bungled a lot, a nude viking, equiped with the bare necessities and reduced to the most essentials, matching the musical performance they offer simple but well done German Metal with a slight epic touch. According to the brilliant artwork this is really a close encounter but genre-lover should not be afraid of! (Charly Reckendorfer / December 2012)
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