Recent Listenings... 36/2012

Blackland (Ger) - Temple Of Thoughts (Private MCD, 1995)
Brocas Helm (US-CA) - Defender Of The Crown (Private, 2004) - Digi
Divinity (Hol) - Into The Deep (Private MCD, 1999)
Edwin Dare (US-OH) - Can't Break Me (Marmaduke, 1994)
Sword (Can) - Metalized (Aquarius, 1986/1996)
Vertigo (US-CA) - Heavy Fucking Metal!! (Private MCD, 2004) - official cd-r

Recent Listenings... 35/2012

Chronic Rage (US-OH) - Self Induced (Private, 1997)
Desolate Angel (US-MD) - RIP (Private, 1988/1990/97/2002) - official cd-r
Desolate Angel (US-MD) - Reichsfuhrer (Private, 1990/1991/2002) - official cd-r
Desolate Angel (US-MD) - No Apology (Starship, 1995) - 1st Press
Desolate Angel (US-MD) - No Apology (Starship, 1995) - 2nd Press/dif cover
Desolate Angel (US-MD) - No Apology (Starship, 1995) - 3rd Press/dif cover/official cd-r
Enchanter (US-RI) - Symbols In Stone (Private, 2001) - signed
Grave Digger (Ger) - Excalibur (Nuclear Blast, 1999/2000)  - Limited Edition Digi +1BT
Grip Inc. (US-CA) - Nemesis (Victor, 1997) - Jap. Press
Nemesis (Swe) - The Day Of Retribution (Enigma/Metal Blade 1982/1990) - saw cut on spine
Overfiend (Ger) - Throne Of Bones (Private, 2002) 
Shocking Reality (US-FL) - Reality (Private, 1993)
The Grimm (US-PA) - Resurruption (Private, 2003)
The Scream Of The Guillotine (US-PA) - S/T (Lightshine Ministries, 2001)
V.A. (US-MA) - Lifeless Records 2001 Compilation (Private DCD compilation, 2001)

Recent Listenings... 34/2012

Alter Ego (US-CT) - Half In Shadows (Private, 1994/2004?) - official cd-r
Anxiety (Ger) - Voices Of Pain (Private, 1994)
Battalion (US-WI) - Runaway (Arkeyn Steel, 1991/92/94/95/2012) - Handnumbered 173/1000
Chor Chorea (Ger) - Experience (Private, 1995)
Commandment (US-IL) - No Mercy (Pure Steel, 1989/2010)
Conquest (US-MO) - Rage (Private, 1997) - 1st Press/Dif Cover
Damien (US-OH) - Stop This War (Mondo, 1989)
Damien (US-OH) - Angel Juice (Private, 1995)
Dominion (US-OH) - Into The Negative (Private, 1995) - 500 copies
Introvenus Demilo (US-WA) - Freedom Sleep (Private, 1995) - 500 copies
King Diamond (Dnk) - Abigail II: The Revenge (Metal Blade, 2002)
Shepherd (US-MO) - The Power (Private, 2010)
Surrender (Can) - S/T (Private MCD, 1997)
Terra Mater Project (Ger) - S/T (SoD, 2000)
Useless Concept (Fra) - Somewhere Else (Private, 2003)

Iyam (US-TX) - All Is Well (Private, 1995)

Here's another cool TX metal band & their s/t song of their "All Is Well" cd from 1995. At least that's the year listed on my cd & not 2000 like posted on other sites. I bet this was the only release by that band as the "Better Than Ever" compilation cd from 2009 includes all the songs from the "All Is Well" cd.

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/g7Bys4_BfTw
 

Anxiety (Ger) - Disease (Private, 1994)

Excellent old school German thrash from down under! This is the only full-length release by the band called "Voices Of Pain". Released on cd back in 1994 and it's only listed on a German site.

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/ElOuoc-OGUg
 

Darkness (US-NY) - Instrument Of Pain (Private, 1994)

TERA rare thrash metal from the States. Not to confuse this Darkness band with any other with the same name. Here's one track from their "Drawn To One" cd released in 1994. Needless to say that the band is not mentioned anywhere.

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/B2utf_RZ8-c
 

Recent Listenings... 33/2012

Axen Province (US-IA) - Purification (Private, 1995)
Cadense (US-NY) - The Weeble Theory (Private, 1995)
Chaosstar (Slo) - Lifetime (Private, 2009)
China Lake (US-CA) - Out Of The Sun (Private, 1994)
Cockroach (Ger) - Temple Of Mystery (Private, 2003)
Deadlock (Austr.) - Suits Of Rule (Private, 1995?)
Delusion (US-MD) - The Tragedy Of Regret (Private, 2003) - buy or die!
Doom Society (US-CA) - S/T (Private MCD, 2002) 
Fair Warning (Ger) - Four (Frontiers, 2000)
Full Power (US-MO) - Counterclockwise (Private, 1995) 
Iron Lung (US-NJ) - What's Wrong? (Private MCD, 1995)
Jezebel's Children (Can) - Reveries (Private, 1997)
Kiloton (Can) - Knock The Box (Private, 1999)
Latshaw (US-NJ) - S/T (Private MCD, 1997)
Madd Hunter (US-MA) - S/T (GME, 1997?)
Malicious (US-MN) - From Cradle To Grave (Nightmare, 1997)
Megadeth (US-CA) - So Far, So Good... So What! (Capitol, 1987/1988)
Rage (Ger) - Perfect Man (Noise, 1988)
Rage (Ger) - Ghosts (Gun, 1999) - Digi
Stauros (Bra) - Seaquake (Gospel, 2000)
Stauros (Bra) - Adrift (Private, 2001)

Crusade (US-FL) - To The Sky (Private, 2003) [Unreleased]

Very good heavy metal from Florida. Featuring Jeryd Syn's ex-guitarist Ken Lambert. Song is taken from the unreleased full-length by the band the 13-track album "Weight Of The World" from 2003. Thanks for the permission for this upload to Ken Lambert (Rhythm guitar, Vocals).

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/awBiuoC5bK4
 

Crusade (US-FL) - Dark Heart (Private MCD, 1999-2001)

Very good heavy metal from Florida. Featuring Jeryd Syn's ex-guitarist Ken Lambert. Song is taken from the one & only release by the band the 4-track cd sampler "The Web Of Darkness" released as industrial cd-r. If anyone has a copy for sale please contact me!! Thanks for the permission for this upload to Ken Lambert (Rhythm guitar, Vocals). Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/zKSdRqzOfoI
 

Crusade (US-FL) - Alive (Private MCD, 1999-2001)

Very good heavy metal from Florida. Featuring Jeryd Syn's ex-guitarist Ken Lambert. Song is taken from the one & only release by the band the 4-track cd sampler "The Web Of Darkness" released as industrial cd-r. If anyone has a copy for sale please contact me!! Thanks for the permission for this upload to Ken Lambert (Rhythm guitar, Vocals). 

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/NPRad6h4R2o
 

Fury (US-MI) - Mechanical Regime (Private Demo Tape, 1993)

Too drunk to scan anything so I'm leeching the crappy scan from the usual metallum leechers. One of the best demo tapes of the 90's. Perfect from start to finish... For a strange (?) reason the singer reminds me the ultra-perfect Vagelis Maranis from the German band Sanvoisen. Obey or die!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/ZbWSbqoMink
 

Fury (US-MI) - Questions Of Fate (Private Demo Tape, 1993)

Too drunk to scan anything so I'm leeching the crappy scan from the usual metallum leechers. One of the best demo tapes of the 90's. Perfect from start to finish... For a strange (?) reason the singer reminds me the ultra-perfect Vagelis Maranis from the German band Sanvoisen. Obey or die!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/o7E6ECGTm1M
 

Deadlock (Austr.) - Hour Of Death (Private, 1995)

Cool Aussie metal from down under. This is my favorite song from the band Deadlock & their full-length cd called "Suits Of Rule" released by the band in 1995. The music varies so it's not easy to put a label on that. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/SiqUsmr1FjY
 

Celestial Dawn (Can) - On The Run (Private, 2007)

Very good Canadian power metal with obvious European influences. The singer reminds me of Angel Dust's singer Dirk Thurisch from the Bleed/Border of reality era. Song taken from the one & only cd by the band called "Disorder" released back in 2007. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/tEh_oEb9EOk
 

Celestial Dawn (Can) - Hereafter (Private, 2007)

Very good Canadian power metal with obvious European influences. The singer reminds me of Angel Dust's singer Dirk Thurisch from the Bleed/Border of reality era. Song taken from the one & only cd by the band called "Disorder" released back in 2007. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/k7S65H5SxYk
 

Celestial Dawn (Can) - Queen Of The Damned (Private, 2007)

Very good Canadian power metal with obvious European influences. The singer reminds me of Angel Dust's singer Dirk Thurisch from the Bleed/Border of reality era. Song taken from the one & only cd by the band called "Disorder" released back in 2007. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/9qOKty8cblw
 

Lithium Rage (US-TX) - Disciples Of Death (Private MCD, 2002)

Very cool TX metal straight from the cave!! This is the opening track from their private mcd from 2002 released by the band in cd-r format. I can hear some Manilla Road influences definitely - hard to believe that this song is from 2002 & not from the early 80's... Texas can't go wrong. Enjoy!!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/C4skn6IhFpA
 

Recent Listenings... 32/2012

Arrested Mind (Ger) - You Will Drown (Private MCD, 1997) 
Biogenesis (US-OH) - The Mark Bleeds Through (Rowe, 2001)
Jack Starr's Burning Starr (US-NY) - Rock The American Way (MM, 1985/2000)
Celestial Dawn (Can) - Disorder (Private, 2007)
Damien Thorne (US-IL) - Haunted Mind (Private, 2005)
Dover Trench (US-AZ) - Exhibition Of Speed (Private, 1991)
Frantic (US-NY) - Perennial Herbs Or Shrubs (Private, 1994)
Illicit Act (US-MI) - S/T (Private, 1998)
Lithium Rage (US-TX) - Disciples Of Death (Private MCD, 2002) - official cd-r
Overfiend (Ger) - Lord Of Darkness (Private, 1998)
Second Reality (Ger) - The Secrets Yet Uncovered (Private MCD, 1996)
Shotgun Marriage (Ger) - In Fear (Battery/Inline, 1994)
Twisted Tower Dire (US-VA) - Crest Of The Martyrs (Magick, 2003/2005)
Unified Past (US-NY) - Tense (Private, 2009) - Digi

Mortal Immunity (US-OH) - Life Machine (Private, 1997/1998)

Self-titled song from the "Life Machine" cd released by Mortal Immunity in 1997/1998. Strong & powerful Christian power/thrash from the land of Ohio. I'm aware of 2 versions of that cd - the first (?) is a silverpressed cd & the second press a cd-r. There are obvious differences on every frontcover, backcover, the cd itself & the booklet as well. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/bPBky6vM-T8
 

Mortal Immunity (US-OH) - Twelve Foot Lie (Private, 1997/1998)

Another song from the "Life Machine" cd released by Mortal Immunity in 1997/1998. Strong & powerful Christian power/thrash from the land of Ohio. I'm aware of 2 versions of that cd - the first (?) is a silverpressed cd & the second press a cd-r. There are obvious differences on every frontcover, backcover, the cd itself & the booklet as well. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/i6ey3t4u-G8
 

Mortal Immunity (US-OH) - God And Country (Private, 1997/1998)

Another song from the "Life Machine" cd released by Mortal Immunity in 1997/1998. Strong & powerful Christian power/thrash from the land of Ohio. I'm aware of 2 versions of that cd - the first (?) is a silverpressed cd & the second press a cd-r. There are obvious differences on every frontcover, backcover, the cd itself & the booklet as well. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/7GezL_3qAss
 

Mortal Immunity (US-OH) - Mine Not Yours (Private, 1997/1998)

Another song from the "Life Machine" cd released by Mortal Immunity in 1997/1998. Strong & powerful Christian power/thrash from the land of Ohio. I'm aware of 2 versions of that cd - the first (?) is a silverpressed cd & the second press a cd-r. There are obvious differences on every frontcover, backcover, the cd itself & the booklet as well. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/cye6vwOMpng
 

Mortal Immunity (US-OH) - Unequal (Private, 1997/1998)

Strong & powerful Christian power/thrash from the land of Ohio. The song comes from the one & only cd by the band called "Life Machine" released by the band in 1997/1998. I'm aware of 2 versions of that cd - the first (?) is a silverpressed cd & the second press a cd-r. There are obvious differences on every frontcover, backcover, the cd itself & the booklet as well. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/C3Us_GFzETE
 

Patton (US-OH) - Love Ya Ta Death (Private, 1993)

Very rare Private metal from Dayton,OH. One of my favorite tracks from their "Mercenary" cd (1993). I think that was the one & only release by that band but how can be anyone sure about Ohioan bands...? The production is a little bit weak and the cd was printed in Canada.

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/is2qyxECv1g
 

The Mass (US-FL) - How Many Times (Private, 1995)

Best song (imho) from the one & only release called "Change" from that Floridian band. With many influences from groove to thrash - maybe that's why the band remained unknown. Not listed on metallum.

Hope you enjoy!

http://youtu.be/gBF-4GERo70
 

Recent Listenings... 31/2012

Afflicted (Swe) - Dawn Of Glory (Massacre, 1995)
Black Moor (Can) - The Conquering (Diminished Fifth, 2009)
Flat Rabbit (US-CO) - Swift Blow To The Head (Private, 1995)
Gemini (US-MN) - Out For Blood (Nightmare, 1992)
Hanker (Can) - Conspiracy Of Mass Extinction (Hellion, 2010) - AVOID!!!
I.N.C. [Indestructible Noise Command] (US-CT) - The Visitor (Giant, 1988)
Mr. Dead (US-AZ) - Long Live The New Flesh (Private, 2000)
Re-Mind (Ger) - An Epitaph In Sorrow (Private, 1993)
Tanelorn (Che) - Beyond Silence (Private, 1997)
Visional (US-MA) - (Dis-'par-at) (Private, 2004)
VOR [Void Of Reason] (US-GA) - VOR (Private, 2009)
VOR [Void Of Reason] (US-GA) - Time For Change (Private, 2010)
Warchylde (US-OH) - Warchylde (Cirrus, 93/94/1995 )
Weird Dreams (Ger) - Stranger (Private, 1997)
Winterkill (US-IL) - A Feast For A Beggar (Private, 1995)
Winterkill (US-IL) - A Feast For A Beggar (Molten Metal, 1997) - 2nd press with different cover, running order, no lyrics.
Wizards Promiss (US-TX/IL) - The Shroud (??) (Private, 1993??) - There is no mention anywhere about the title OR the year of release of the cd - no idea if my copy is the same with the ones on cdbaby.
XEX (US-ID) - Triad (Private, 2006) - official cd-r
XINR [Ex-sinner] (US-OR) - Beyond Woodward (Stormspell Compilation, 1984/2008)
Zandelle (US-NY) - Zandelle (Private, 1996)

Recent Listenings... 30/2012

Europe (Swe) - Start From The Dark (Victor, 2004) - Jap. Press+OBI
Jacob's Dream (US-OH) - Jacob's Dream (Private, 1996) - 1st press cover
Journey (US-CA) - Star-Box (CBS/Sony, 1988) - Jap. Press
Mr. Dead (US-AZ) - Killing Floor (Private MCD, 1997)
Mystic Cross (US-TX) - Visions Of Time (Private, 1995)
Odyssey (US-IN) - Speak No Evil (Private, 1994)
Patton (US-OH) - Mercenary (Private, 1993)
The Mass (US-FL) - Change (Private, 1995)
Twelfth Gate (US-IL) - Threshold Of Revelation (Season Of Mist, 2006)
V.A - NuParadigm Music Sampler : Volume One (NuParadigm, 2004) - Green Disc
V.A - NuParadigm Music Sampler : Volume One (NuParadigm, 2004) - Pink Disc
V.A. - Convicted To The Avant Garde Vol. 8: Deliverance/Xandril (Compilation, 2012)

Recent Listenings... 29/2012

Dark Fate (Ger) - After Dark (Private MCD, 1996) - cd single case
Edwin Dare (US-OH) - My Time To Die (Pony Canyon, 1998) - Jap. Press+OBI
Geyser (Grc) - Livin' Fast (Steel Gallery, 1988/2004)
Ghost Tower (US-NE) - Curse Of The Black Blood (Private, 2010) - plus patch
Mystic Force (US-MD) - Take Command (Siegen, 1987/88/89/90/94/2012) - must buy! 
Pillow Killz (Ger) - Pillow Killz (Private, 1994)
Ravenshead (Austr.) - From The Darkness (Private, 2001) - must buy!
Stargate (Grc) - Stargate (Steel Gallery, 2004)

Ravenshead (Austr.) - Sands Of Time (Private, 2001)

Excellent Aussie FF metal from down under. FF heavy metal as it should be! Song was taken from the one & only (unfortunately!) cd release by the band called "From The Darkness" released in 2001. Totally recommended!

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_iOyku2l5g
 

Ravenshead (Austr.) - Closing My Eyes (Private, 2001)

Excellent Aussie FF metal from down under. FF heavy metal as it should be! Song was taken from the one & only (unfortunately!) cd release by the band called "From The Darkness" released in 2001. Totally recommended!

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6G0LAAf0a8
 

Ravenshead (Austr.) - Did You Ever (Private, 2001)

Excellent Aussie FF metal from down under. What a great ballad... Song was taken from the one & only (unfortunately!) cd release by the band called "From The Darkness" released in 2001. Totally recommended!

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1ELJIib3Xw
 

Ravenshead (Austr.) - Arcana (Private, 2001)

Excellent Aussie FF metal from down under. FF heavy metal as it should be! Song was taken from the one & only (unfortunately!) cd release by the band called "From The Darkness" released in 2001. Totally recommended!

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66NtAhkyWAs
 

Ravenshead (Austr.) - The Gates Of Hell (Private, 2001)

Excellent Aussie FF metal from down under. FF heavy metal as it should be! Song was taken from the one & only (unfortunately!) cd release by the band called "From The Darkness" released in 2001. Totally recommended!

Lyrics :
------------------------------------

I CLOSED MY EYES FOR THE LAST TIME TODAY
THE WORLD I KNEW SIMPLY FADED AWAY
DON'T KNOW THE REASON JUST THAT IT'S THE CASE
MY BODY LAYING IN IT'S FINAL RESTING PLACE

I WOKE ON THE SHORES OF A RIVER I'D NEVER SEEN
THE WATER WAS AS BLACK AS NIGHT
FROM OUT OF THE MURK A BOAT APPROACHED
AT THE TILLER STOOD A FIGURE BATHED IN EERIE LIGHT

THE BOATMAN SPOKE BUT HIS MOUTH DID NOT MOVE
& HIS VOICE SEEMED TO FILL MY HEAD
HE SAID "DO NOT FEAR OR DREAD, JUST COME JOIN THE DEAD
BUT THE FEAR FOR THE CROSSING IS YOUR SOUL"

NOW I STAND AT THE GATES OF HELL
REJECTED BY THE ALMIGHTY
THE LIFE I'VE LIVED AND THE PRAYERS I'VE SAID
HAVE ADDED UP TO NOTHING
WHAT ABOUT ALL THE GOOD I DID
WHAT ABOUT MY RIGHTEOUSNESS
I GAVE YOU ALL I HAD TO GIVE
YOU HAVE GIVEN ME NOTHINGNESS
YOU HAVE GIVEN ME NOTHINGNESS

NOW I STAND AT THE GATES OF HELL
TEMPTED BY THE DECEIVER
THE LIFE I'VE LIVED AND THE PRAYERS I'VE SAID
OH LORD, I AM A BELIEVER
WHAT ABOUT ALL THE GOOD I DID
WHAT ABOUT MY RIGHTEOUSNESS
I GAVE YOU ALL I HAD TO GIVE
NOW I GIVE YOU MY FAITHFULNESS
NOW I GIVE YOU MY FAITHFULNESS


Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/vgelhvzaJYE
 

Recent Listenings... 28/2012

Alchemy X (US-NJ) - A Delicate Balance  (Private, 1999) - recommended!!!!
Benedictum (US-CA) - Seasons Of Tragedy  (Locomotive, 2008) 
Circles (Austr.) -  The Compass (Basick MCD, 2011)
Eddie Ojeda (US-NY) - Axes 2 Axes (Black Lotus, 2005) - Digi
Manticora (Dnk) - Roots Of Eternity (Black Lotus, 1999) - Digi
Scariot (Nor) - Strange To Numbers (Facefront, 2003)
Steel Angel (Fra) - Anthology (No Remorse, 2012)
Terra (US-UT) - Flames Of Passion (Retrospect, 1987/2005)
Wolfcry (Grc) - Warfair (Black Lotus, 2005)  - Digi

Recent Listenings... 27/2012

Attica (US-NY) - Pitched Black (Private MCD, 1993) - comes in special cd-single case
Attica (US-NY) - Pissed Off! (Private MCD, 1995) - cd-r [unreleased]
Children Of The New Sun (US-NY) - Children Of The New Sun  (Private, 2008)
Court Jester (Ger) - Forced To Believe (Private, 1996)
Davincis Kradle (US-NC) - Chapter One (Private, 2000)
Enertia (US-NY) - Demo 2003 (Private MCD, 2003) 
Enertia (US-NY) - Force (Private, 2004)
Iyam (US-TX) - All Is Well (Private, 1995)
Lucid Reality (US-NY) - Pain Reaction (Private MCD, 2000)
Lucid Reality (US-NY) - Lucid Reality (Private, 2003)
Manticore (Ger) - The Children After War (Private MCD, 1990)
Militia (US-TX) - Released (Forged in Fire, 1984/85/86/2008)
Nueairea (US-CA) - Alter The Regular (Private, 1995)
Omegalord (US-VA/PA) - Hammer Down (Private, 2004)
Order Of Nine (US-PA) - Of Once And Future Kings (Private, 2000/2001)
Primary Source (Ger) - Demonstration (Private MCD, 1995)
Temple Of Blood (US-AL) - Prepare For The Judgement Of Mankind (Private, 2005)
Temple Of Blood (US-AL) - Overlord (Private, 2008)

Recent Listenings... 26/2012

Forbidden Glory (US-LA) - A Dying Breed (Private, 1994) - 500 copies
Hobbs Angel Of Death (Austr.) - Inheritance (Def, 1995)
Ivory Knight (Can) - Up From The Ashes (Private, 2001)
Kingscrossing (US-NV) - Kingscrossing (Private, 2006)
Majester (Can) - Misguided Faith (Private, 1992) - Signed
Marionette (US-AZ) - Concede... (Private, 1995) - Signed
Museum Of Fear (US-MD) - The God In My Closet (Dirge, 2006) - Digi
Raging Fury (Can) - Your Own World (Private, 1991) - Cd-r only on tape
Ravensthorn (US-IL) - Horrors Of The Black Mass (Private, 2011/2012)
Sercher (US-IL) - Exodus (Private, 1994)
Taliön (UK) - Killing The World (Major, 1989)
Vision (US-IL) - The Other Side Of Grey (Private, 2009)

Seance (US-PA) - Screaming Eagles (Private MCD, 1992)

Last song from that amazing US metal cd from Penna. No words are needed!!!!!!! Not sure if that's a Christian one but all the lyrics are relevant. Huge thanks to my Russian friend Pavel for pointing out this cd to me.

Obey!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5YnpJVCFB8
 

Seance (US-PA) - Armageddon (Private MCD, 1992)

Best song from that amazing US metal cd from Penna. No words are needed!!!!!!! Not sure if that's a Christian one but all the lyrics are relevant. Huge thanks to my Russian friend Pavel for pointing out this cd to me.

Obey!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKNHO-iDcg
 

Seance (US-PA) - Pray For Me (Private MCD, 1992)

Simply amazing US metal from Penna. No words are needed!!!!!!! Not sure if that's a Christian one but all the lyrics are relevant. Huge thanks to my Russian friend Pavel for pointing out this cd to me.

Obey!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UySh4AUacyc
 

Seance (US-PA) - Stage Dwelling Lord (Private MCD, 1992)

Simply amazing US metal from Penna. This is the brilliant opening track! No more words are needed!!!!!!! Not sure if that's a Christian one but all the lyrics are relevant. Huge thanks to my Russian friend Pavel for pointing out this cd to me.

Obey!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f28wIVPRp8M
 

Recent Listenings... 25/2012

Armageddon Monks (US-NY) - S/T (Private, 2007)
Beyond Reality (US-CT) - Sacred Ground (Private, 1998)
Bishop (US-NY) - Steel Gods (Private, 2007) - Digi
Cyrcle IX (US-NJ) - A New Dimension (Private MCD, 1998)
Gatlin (US-OH) - Gatlinized Steel (Private, 1995)
Megora (Che) - Waiting (Private, 1994)
Megora (Che) - Illusions (Private MCD, 1997)
Pimp Daddy Longstockin' (US-MD) - Outlet  (Smashing/Siegen, 1997)
Shift (US-MD) - Creating A Monster (Private, 2006)
The Last Things (US-FL) - Circles And Butterflies (Nordic, 1994)
The Regime (US-MN) - U.G.L.Y. (Metal Reign, 1991)

Recent Listenings... 24/2012

Draven (US-VA) - Signs Of Life (Private, 1996)
Epica (Ita) - Confini (Pick Up, 1995)
Reaper (Ger) - The Years Within (Mausoleum, 199?)
Seventh Gate (Ger) - News From The Underworld (Private, 1998)
V.A (US-OH) - Armed N Ready - A Compilation Of Emerging Musical Talent (Fortunate, 1996)
Wind Wraith (US-NY) - The Fortune Teller's Gaze (Iron Glory/Massacre, 2001/2004)
Wyzard (US-TX) - Knights Of Metal (Perris, 1984/2003)

Recent Listenings... 23/2012

7 Months (US-CA) - 7 Months (Private, 2001)
Assignment (Ger) - Progressive Changes (Private, 2003)
Foo Fighters (US-WA) - One By One (Roswell/BMG, 2002) - Jap. Press
Holy Moses (US-NC) - Lattitude Zero (Private, 1994/95)
Last Call (US-PA) - The Land Of Opportunity (Private, 1994)
Ras Algethi (Ita) - Oneiricon - The White Hypnotic (Wounded Love, 1995)
Saint (US-OR) - Too Late For Living (Armor, 1988/2000)
Tainted Saint (US-CO) - Night Everlasting (Private MCD, 2003)
The Vengeful Few (US-NJ) - The Vengeful Few (Private, 2008)
V.A. (US-OH) - Showcase - '97 - A Compilation Of Emerging Musical Talent (Compilation, Fortunate, 1997)

Recent Listenings... 22/2012

Altered State (US-NJ) - Winter Warlock (Death Rider, Compilation 1991/2012) - Demo + 4 rehearsal tracks
Battlecry (US-NY) - Today Belongs To Us (Private, 2009)
Blackstorm (US-CA) - Twist Of Fate (Arkeyn, Compilation 1989/90/92/2009) - Handnumbered Edition 153/1000 copies
Gods Of Fire (US-NY) - Hanukkah Gone Metal (Private, 2009)
Odin (US-CA) - Don't Take No For An Answer (Private, Compilation 1983/85/87/2001)
Overlord (Can) - Back Into The Dragon's Lair - Lost Relics - Volume II (Heaven And Hell, Compilation 2010)

Recent Listenings... 21/2012

Damarus (US-ID) - Cell 315 - Decomposure  (Private, 1995)
Faith Factor (US-NJ) - Against A Darkened Sky (Retroactive, 2008)
Fierce Atmospheres (US-TX/now IL) - Nashville, TN + Rochester, NH Sessions Sampler (Private MCD, 2008) - comes in cardboard sleeve
Manticore (Dnk) [later as Manticora] - Dead End Solution (Private MCD, 1997) - totally recommended!
Seraph (US-MD) - Awakened (Wild Rags MCD, 1995)

Asteroth (US-IL) - The Unnamed? (Private, 1995)

Great song from the ulta-rare cd "The Unnamed?" by the unknown band Asteroth from the State of Illinois. With obvious Judas Priest & Queensryche influences a must have for any US metal fan. Not listed on metallum (not yet)...I'm not sure but I bet that this was the only release by the band. 

Enjoy!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6bT0uR1kmM
 

Recent Listenings... 20/2012

Bifrost (Hol) - Pagan Reality (Nazgul's Eyrie, 1995)
Carbide (US-MI) - Product Of The Real World (Private, 1998)
Cyperus (US-WA) - Blow it Out Your Ass (Arkeyn, Compilation, 1986/1988/2011) - Handnumbered Edition 309/1000
Mata Hari (US-IN) - Mata Hari (Retrospect, Compilation, 1989-93/2009) - DCD - official cd-r(s) - SIGNED
Mercury Rising (US-MD) - Under A Big Sky (Arkeyn, Compilation 1991/92/2011) - Handnumbered Edition 269/1000
Oblivion (Ger) - Reflections (Private, 1997/98)
Panacea (US-NY) - Panacea (Private, ????)
Spellbinder (US-FL) - An Invalidated Dream (Private, 2010) - official cd-r- big disappointment!

Lionsgate (Can) - Falling From Grace (Private, 2007)

One of the very few neoclassical albums I really like is the one & only release by those Canadian metallers. Released by the tiny Azna Records back in 2007 (actually a self-released cd). The cd becomes more important if you think the amount of garbage that released from Canada in the 00's...

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/4HUAPytS5-E
 

Lionsgate (Can) - Earthrage (Private, 2007)

One of the very few neoclassical albums I really like is the one & only release by those Canadian metallers. Released by the tiny Azna Records back in 2007 (actually a self-released cd). The cd becomes more important if you think the amount of garbage that released from Canada in the 00's...

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/DUikCmWw7fg
 

Legacy (US-OH) - Vampire (Private, 2000)

This is the opening track of the Legacy's (Dayton, Ohio) debut called "Slay The Beast" released back in 2000. With different line-up (wrong as usual on metallum :-) ) from the 2nd (and last) cd called "Stand And Conquer" (2003) which was better imho. Unfortunately Legacy was one of those bands that lost a member (Patrick Palmer, bass). The band changed the name to Sacred Society (before his loss) & then came the silence...

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/MQAR7AnCUTs
 

Legacy (US-OH) - Slay The Beast (Private, 2000)

This is the s/t track of the Legacy's (Dayton, Ohio) debut called "Slay The Beast" released back in 2000. With different line-up (wrong as usual on metallum :-) ) from the 2nd (and last) cd called "Stand And Conquer" (2003) which was better imho. Unfortunately Legacy was one of those bands that lost a member (Patrick Palmer, bass). The band changed the name to Sacred Society (before his loss) & then came the silence...

Enjoy!


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Lyrics :

LET ME BE THE ONE
WHO WIPES THE TEARS FROM YOUR EYES
I WILL BE THE ONE
TO HELP YOU REALIZE
LET ME BE THE ONE
WHO HELPS YOU WHEN YOU FALL DOWN
I WILL BE THE ONE
TO HELP YOU THROUGH IT ALL
(AND I WILL)

SLAY THE BEAST FOR YOU
I WILL BE THERE TO TAKE THE PAIN AWAY
SLAY THE BEAST FOR YOU
I WILL BE THERE, YOUR SHELTER FROM THE RAIN

I'VE HEARD THE STORY A MILLION TIMES
EVERYONE KNOWS LOVE IS BLIND
I KNOW THE HURT YOU'VE LOCKED INSIDE
I SEE THE PAIN LOOKING IN YOUR EYES
I'VE SEEN ALOT OF BROKEN HEARTS
SCREAMING IN THE NIGHT
I'VE SEEN ALOT OF LIVES TORN APART
AND LEFT ALONE TO DIE
THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO SAY
I'LL HELP YOU BREAK THESE CHAINS

http://youtu.be/PkbpOQpSEPY
 

Recent Listenings... 19/2012

Autumn Hour (US-NJ) - Dethroned (Rock Ridge, 2009) - DIGI
Jesterz Court (US-NC) - Illusions In Stone (Private, 1999)
Katagory V (US-UT) - A New Breed Of Rebellion (MetalAges, 2004)
Katagory V (US-UT) - The Rising Anger (Nightmare, 2006)
Lionsgate (Can) - Lionsgate (Private, 2007)
Sleepy Hollow (US-NJ) - Sleepy Hollow (Iron Works/Azra, 1991)

Jeryd Syn (US-FL) - Sanctity's Reward (Private Tape-LP, 1994)

Another song from one of my favorite full-length tape-LPs from the 90's. Jeryd Syn's self-titled debut released by the band in 1994. With obvious Judas Priest influences & a hell of a high-pitched voice! The band came through various line-up changes & did another full-length cd in 1996 called "The Hidden Side" but it wasn't in the same vein unfortunately...

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/yy4hMwFsh_Q

Recent Listenings... 18/2012

Cry Of Terror (Hol) - Unnatural Prospects In A Concrete World (Old World Records, 1991)
Futures End (US-CA) - Memoirs Of A Broken Man (Nightmare, 2009)
Grimlock (US-IN) - Neurotic Facade... Balance Of The Soul (Private, 1991)
Hexenhaus (Swe) - Dejavoodoo (Black Mark, 1997) - big disappointment...
Intruder (US-TN) - A Higher Form Of Killing (Metal Blade, 1989)
Ion Vein (US-IL) - Reigning Memories (Now & Then, 2003/2005)
Jeryd Syn (US-FL) - The Hidden Side (Private, 1996)
Jester's March (Ger) - Beyond (SPV, 1991) - Recommended!
Legacy (US-OH) - Slay The Beast (Private, 2000)
Lightforce (Austr.) - Mystical Thieves (Pure Metal, 1989)
Taramis (Austr.) - Queen Of Thieves (My Graveyard, 1984/1986/1987/2009) - CD+DVD
Taramis (Austr.) - Stretch Of The Imagination (My Graveyard, 1991/2009) - Recommended!

Jeryd Syn (US-FL) - Chem Factor (Private Tape-LP, 1994)

Here's one of my favorite full-length tape-LPs from the 90's. Jeryd Syn's self-titled debut released by the band in 1994. With obvious Judas Priest influences & a hell of a voice! The band came through various line-up changes & did another full-length cd in 1996 called "The Hidden Side" but it wasn't in the same vein unfortunately...

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/Tme_TUHbP9Q

Recent Listenings... 17/2012

Mindwarp (Che) - Mirror Of Feelings (Private, 1999)
Powers Court (US-MO/now IL) - Powers Court (Private, 1996)
Saharra (US-NY) - Times Forgotten Sands (Arkeyn, 2010) - Hand numbered 91/1000 copies
Savage Wizdom (US-NM) - No Time for Mercy (Private, 2007) - Recommended!!!!!!
Serpent's Knight (US-WA) - Silent Knight ...Of Myth And Destiny (Shadow Kingdom, 1983-5/1989/2010) - DCD
Shades Of Remembrance (US-OH) - Shades Of Remembrance (Private MCD, 2009) - official cd-r
Shades Of Remembrance (US-OH) - Voices In My Mind (Private, 2010) - official cd-r
Symmetry (Hol) - To Divinity (Private MCD, 1998)
Talisman (US-CA) - Evolution (Private, 1994)
Time Requiem (Swe) - Optical Illusion (Avalon/Marquee Inc, 2006) - Japanese Pressing +1BT
Trazom (US-OH) - A Reclamation Of Power (Private, 2009)
Yosh (Bel) - Metaphors (Black Mark, 1996)

Recent Listenings... 16/2012

Antares (Ger) - Antares (Private, 1997)
Bay Leaf (Ger) - Ramses The Great (Private, 2001)
Betrayal (US-CA) - The Passing (Wonderland, 1993)
Infernal (Aut) - Naked Thoughts (Private MCD, 1999)
Inferno (US-FL) - Psychic Distance (Massacre, 1994) - Recommended!
Palace Of Black (US-FL) - When The Enemy Falls (Nightmare, 2002)
Sea Of Dreams (Nor) - Dawn Of Time (Private, 1996)
Serpent Moves (Ger) - Curse Of Time (Private, 1998)
Seventh Force (US-WA) - Resurrection (MM, 2000) - the band has been ripped off by the label (didn't get even 1 $ !! from the cds) so try to buy it from a different distributor.
Seven Wishes (Swe) - Seven Wishes (Z, 1999)
Soulfly (Bra) - Prophecy (Roadrunner, 2004) - Japanese Pressing - Double CD
Spicehead (Ger) - Philosophy (Private, 1999?)
Vast Minority (US-VA) - Trip For Thought (Private, 1995)

Recent Listenings... 15/2012

Doublecross (US-TX) - Legends... In Our Own Minds (Private, 1995)
Phantom Crew (US-PA) - Thrashing Spree (Marquee, 2005)
Rachel's Coven (US-WV) - S/T (Private, 2006)
V.A - Epic Vortex Of Power (Elevate, 1999) - Promo Compilation

RIP OFF ALERT!!! No.3

Another scam from Finland this time.

ebay id : embrace_the_emptiness (8)

archives id : Grief_Of_Adoration

email 1 : darkness_prayer@yahoo.com
email 2 : eroded_thoughts@yahoo.com

Full address :

Henry Juvonen

Mustamäenkatu 106 B 10

Lahti 15700

Finland

He will break your balls & won't pay you in the end! He has tons of unpaid item strikes & he is whining all the time that it's seller's fault... Block him! 

Recent Listenings... 14/2012

B.E.N.T (US-WI) - Bury Em! (Private MCD, 1999)
Isengard (US-GA) - We Destruct The World (Private, 1998)
Liege Lord (US-CT) - Freedom's Rise (Black Dragon, 1985/1996)
Pagan Graves (US-TX) - My Right To Die (Private, 2003?)
Panacea (Ger) - Is It A Human? (1MF, 1993?)
Paranoia Park (Ger) - Necato (Private, 1995)
Ritual (UK) - Valley Of The Kings (Romany, 1993)
Solace (Can) - The Mirror (Private, 1997) - Essential!!
Winter's Bane (US-OH) - Girth (Private, 1997)
XEX (US-ID) - Not For Resale EP (Private, 2005) - cd-r

Dagan (US-UT) - Warrior Soul (Private, 2000)

Very cool melodic metal from Utah. This is one of my favorite songs from their one & only cd called "The Awakening" released back in 1999/2000 in 1000 copies. One of the very few metal cds from that "non-metal" State...

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/9lQ5dLYCtmU

Mystic Force - Awakened By The Dawn 29-4-2012

http://youtu.be/9Mzsctd4Mc4

 

Psychotic Waltz - Halo of Thorns (Athens Live)

Still bleeding... Outstanding band...

Mystic Force (US-MD)

Today is the day!!

The Threat (US-MA) - Keep The Silence (Private, 1995)

Very rare US private metal from Massachusetts. Here's a song from their "Sacred Ground" cd from 1995. Losers from metallum say it's from Canada... It's very annoying that there are a lot of undiscovered 90's metal cds from the whole New England area the supposed "mind" of the States... You could expect that from Ohio & Texas not from MA or NH...

Enjoy!

The Threat (US-MA) - Keep The Silence (Private, 1995)

Recent Listenings... 13/2012

Annex (US-WV) - Powers That Be (Private, 1990)
Mystic Force (US-MD) - Shipwrecked With The Wicked (Siegen, 1990)
Mystic Force (US-MD) - Another World (Rising Sun MCD, 1992)
Mystic Force (US-MD) - Eternal Quest (Rising Sun, 1993)
Mystic Force (US-MD) - A Step Beyond (Rising Sun, 1995)
Mystic Force (US-MD) - Man VS Machine (Siegen, 2000)
Squadron (US-IL) - Fatal Strike (Warfare, 1989) - 500 copies
V.A. - Heaven And Hell Sampler 2012

Horror Factor (US-MI) - Hidden (Private, 1995)

Very rare private metal from Michigan. Here's a track from the one & only release by the band called "Coughing Ink" released back in 1995. A very difficult to describe cd with many influences, maybe that's why the band remained unknown.
Hope you enjoy!

 Horror Factor (US-MI) - Hidden (Private, 1995) 

Salem (US-CA) - Judgement (Private, 1994)

Ultra-rare 3-track promo cd from Californians Salem released in 1994. "Judgement" is my favorite song from the "Skitzomaniak" mini-cd. All 3 songs supposed to be taken from the "Ritual Abuse" release (cd/tape) but to my knowledge that has never been released.

Enjoy!

 Salem (US-CA) - Judgement (Private, 1994) 

Myrmidion Creed (Ger) - Outside The Mirror (Gorgon, 1994)

One of the best cds released by the Gorgon/Inline label - maybe this is my favorite. Outstanding US... hmm I mean German metal from the band Myrmydion Creed & their cd called "Through Painful Eyes... And Thoughts Of Hope" released in 1994. There are 2 versions from that cd, everything is common on both releases (booklet, backcover etc) except the cd itself . The one of those was printed as limited edition. Not sure about the quantity though.

Enough of my babble - ENJOY!!!!

Myrmidion Creed (Ger) - Outside The Mirror (Gorgon, 1994)  

Strych-9 (US-OH) - Not Like The Rest (Private, 1999)

Another unknown Ohioan band from the 90's. This is the s/t track from their one & only release called "Not Like The Rest" released independently in 1999 which was recently added on metallum. Mid-tempo metal in general but the music varies & it has many influences from heavy/groove or even thrash scene.

Enjoy!

Strych-9 (US-OH) - Not Like The Rest (Private, 1999)

Recent Listenings... 12/2012

Bigger Than Jesus (Austr.) - Killervision (Force, 1993)
Call Of The Wild (Austr.) - Such To Life (Def, 1994)
Cydonian (Ger) - Estranged (Private, 2000)
Devorce (Nor) - Pay The Price Of Peace (Private MCD, 1993)
Drudgery (US-CO) - The Path Of Most Resistance (Private, 1999)
Erv (Ger) - English Romantic Verse (Private MCD, 1997)
Freakshow (Austr.) - S/T (Private, 1995)
Horror Factor (US-MI) - Coughing Ink (Private, 1995)
Kronin (US-NY) - How Do You Start This Thing? (Private, 1993)
Lyranthe (US-WA) - Oculus Inferno (Private, 2003) - 1st US press - finally!!!
Sabazz (Jpn) - Your Weight In Blood And Vows (Private, 2001)
Strych (US-OH) - Not Like The Rest (Private, 1999)
Xeriscape (US-MT) - Kayak Through Hell (Private cd-r, 1991) - only on tape

Lyranthe (US-WA) - There Will Be Gone (Private, 2003)

Another great song from the Lyranthe's - Oculus Inferno cd. This song was also taken from the 1st US private press from 2003 NOT the Lone Wolf Music reissue from 2004. Only a bunch of people are aware of the US press & that the singer was practicing with Heir Apparent for a moon... He was also involved in the cool cd "Perceptions" by Near Infinity back in 1993.


Enjoy!


http://youtu.be/BIj3z2CbQeY

Lyranthe (US-WA) - Paraphilia (Private, 2003)

Excellent progressive metal from Washington. The song was taken from the 1st US private press from 2003 NOT the Lone Wolf Music reissue from 2004. Only a bunch of people are aware of the US press & that the singer was practicing with Heir Apparent for a moon... He was also involved in the cool cd "Perceptions" by Near Infinity back in 1993.

Enjoy!


http://youtu.be/7jg9DGc6WHk

ΕΟΚΑ 1η τ' Απρίλη

Σαν ψέμα... 01/04/1955

Recent Listenings... 11b/2012

Intoxicated (US-FL) - Metal Neck (Private, 1997)
Jag Panzer (US-CO) - Ample Destruction (Barricade, 1984/1989)
Moore (US-CO) - Dance Of The Damned (Private, 1996)
Pain Principle (US-FL) - ...Until Someone Loses An Eye (Private, 1996)
Rawboned (Ger) - Demo 1996 (Private MCD, 1996)
Sanctuary (US-WA) - Refurge Denied (Epic/CBS, 1988) - not the first press
Sandness (Che) - A Wandering (Private, 1997)
Sardonyx (US-PA) - Majestic Serenity (Private, 1992)
Shining Force (US-TX) - Holy Nation (Private, 2001) - official cd-r
Spellsinger (Ger) - Gate (Private MCD, 2001)
Talkin' Turkey (Ger) - Talkin' Turkey (Private, 1995/6)
Tension (US-MD) - Epitaph (Metalgrind, 1986/1997)
Tramontane (US-CA) - Tramontane (Arkeyn Steen Compilation, 1989/94/99) - Handunumbered Edition 442/1000 copies

Pain Principle (US-FL) - Nailed Up (Private, 1996)

This is the opening track of the 1st full-length cd by the band Pain Principle from Florida. The album is called "...Until Someone Loses An Eye" & it was released in 1996. It's difficult to describe it (90's thrash maybe?) but it has obvious Pantera influences.

Enjoy!


http://youtu.be/SJHSvnaUR3s

Aska (US-TX) - The Dream (Private, 1997)

Outstanding melodic metal from Texas. This is the best song of their "Nine Tongues" album from 1997. Their previous cds were more in the hard rock vein but the following more into power metal. I guess it's their most overlooked cd... Enjoy!


http://youtu.be/lGLnzYPeR0Q

Intoxicated (US-FL) - Swamp Terror (Private, 1997)

Very good US thrash metal with a "deathy" touch from Florida. The band is not listed on metallum (not yet actually...). This is one of my favorite songs from their cd called "Metal Neck" from 1997. As I know that was the only release by that band.


http://youtu.be/ZKy0qp3mpDE

Recent Listenings... 11a/2012

A Lesser Dog (US-FL) - A Lesser Dog (Private, 1994)
Armored Saint (US-CA) - Raising Fear (Metal Blade, 1987/95)
A Shattered Dream (US-MA) - 4-D Society & Other Nocturnal Emissions (Arkeyn Steel, 1990/2009) - Hanudnumbered edition 336/1000
Aska (US-TX) - Nine Tongues (Private, 1997)
Awake (Ger) - Awake (Private, 1997)
Bate's House Project (Ger) - Sound & Fury (Private, 1996) 
Blind Witness (US-WI) - September Insomnia (Celler, 1994) 
Buckshot (Ger) - The Sword's Tale (Private, 1997)
Carrion (Ger) - D.O.C. (Private, 1998)
Desertion (Ger) - In Rage (Private, 2000??)
Disabled Forces (Ger) - Drifting (Private, 1995)
Divine Ruins (US-TX) - Sign Of The Times (Lone Wolf, 2004)
Gambit (Ger) - The Rest Is Silence (Private MCD, 1996??)
Genetic Wisdom (Hol) - The Fear Dimension (Mascot, 1993)

Stampede Machine (US-MA) - Preacher Man (Private 1991-95)

Kick-ass US metal from Massachusetts - completely unknown & underrated. This is one of my favorite songs from their one & only cd called "Hostile Environment" from 1995. All songs have been recorded between 1991-95. The singer strongly reminds me Jeff Toten from Californians Raising Cain. The band is not listed on metallum (not yet actually...)


Enjoy!


http://youtu.be/VwxU56JiEk8

Shining Force (US-TX) - Bow Down / Moving On To Zion (Private, 2001)

Killer Christian US metal from Pasadena,Texas by the band Shining Force. 2 songs from their great debut from 2001 simply called "Holy Nation". Excellent melodies, fantastic voice what else do you expect? Unfortunately the production is not very good & the cd is not silverpressed. The band released 1 more great cd called "Shining Force" 2 years later (full-length and silverpressed) & then came the silence...

E n j o y !



http://youtu.be/F7V-POvR240

Recent Listenings... 10/2012

Everflow (Grc) - Abandoned (Steel Gallery, 2011)
Halloween (US-MI) - No One Gets Out! (Molten Metal, 1991/2001)
Morbid Sin (US-NJ) - Sins Of The Flesh (Stormspell, 1998/2010)
Sacred Dawn (US-IL) - Gears Of The Machine (Private, 2006) - 1st press
Sacred Dawn (US-IL) - Gears Of The Machine A New Beginning (Private official CDr, 2007) - 2nd press with different cover/booklet - Limited to 100 copies!
Sacred Dawn (US-IL) - Gears Of The Machine A New Beginning (Nightmare, 2008) - 3rd press with different cover/booklet
Sacred Dawn (US-IL) - A Madness Within (Private/Dark Star, 2011)
Tyrant's Reign (US-IL) - Tyrant's Reign (Private Compilation, 2004)
Universe 217 (Grc) - Universe 217 (Private, 2007) - Thin digipack
Universe 217 (Grc) - Familiar Places (Private/Venerate, 2011) - Thin digipack - Grande opus!!!

Recent Listenings... 9/2012

Agony Column (US-TX) - Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles (Big Chief, 1991)
Conquest (US-MO) - The Killing Time (Private MCD, 1995)
Darkology (US-TX/OH) - Altered Reflections (Rockaholics, 2009) - Digi
Defkon (US-NJ) - Defkon (Private MCD, 1995)
Infernal (Aut) - Energy (Private, 1998)
Michael Kiske (Ger) - The Calling (Victor MCD, 1996) - Jap. Press
Kraken (Can) - Underground 1980-1983 (Arkeyn Steel, 2010) - Numbered edition 604/1000
Mindscape (US-OH) - Dismantling Evolution (Private, 2002)
Overthrow (Can) - Within Suffering (Epidemic, 1990)
Silent Rain (Hol) - Eye To Eye (Private MCD, 1998)
Skyconqueror (Ger) - Silver Haze Rising (Private, 2000) - Handnumbered edition 197/500
The Threat (US-MA) - Sacred Ground (Private, 1995)

Recent Listenings... 8/2012

David (US-FL) - Presence (Private, 1998)
Defending The Faith (Ger) - Radical Change (Shark, 2003)
Gladiators (Ger) - Steel Vengeance (Black Arrow, 1998)
Glow (Ger) - Divine Religion (Private, 1997)
Grinder (Ger) - Nothing Is Sacred (Noise, 1991)
Leatherwolf (US-CA) - Wide Open - Live 1999 And Beyond (Private, 1999)
Lethal Saint (Cyp) - Lethal Saint (Pitch Black, 2010)
Omen (US-TX) - Warning Of Danger/Nightmares (Metal Blade, 1989)
Poynt Blankk (US-HI) - ...Any Questions? (Private, 1993)
Ravensthorn (US-IL) - Hauntings And Possessions (Hellion, 2004)
Silent Rain (Hol) - Generation Blind (Private MCD, 1999)

SHOK PARIS Live 2-3 March 2012

http://youtu.be/ig3nmuGLIUI




:-) :-)

Recent Listenings...7/2012

Cave In (US-MA) - Antenna (EMI/Sony, 2003) - Jap. Press
Dead Light (Che) - Dead Light (Private MCD, 1997)
Godfear (US-TX) - The Empty (Private, 1996)
Pink Cream (Ger) - 36°/140° (Sony MCD, 1991)
Shok Paris (US-OH) - Go for the Throat (Auburn, 1984/2004) - all day & night!
Shok Paris (US-OH) - Steel And Starlight (I.R.S, 1987) - all day & night!
Shok Paris (US-OH) - Concrete Killers (I.R.S, 1989) - all day & night!
Wastoid (US-NJ/PA) - Say Your Prayers (Private, ????)

Alliance (US-FL) - Frustrated Child (Private, 1994)

Excellent US Christian metal from Florida. This is the s/t track from their only release from 1994. Totally underrated & quite unknown with obvious 80's influences. Not to be confused with any other US metal band with the same name (NY, IL, AZ etc).


http://youtu.be/HedVFZ7YJS0

Vent (US-FL) - Armageddon (Private, 2000)

Excellent Christian traditional metal from Florida. This is my favorite track from their one & only cd called "Behind The Mask" from 2000.


http://youtu.be/rCSDIztu18g

Recent Listenings...6/2012

Cruxiter (US-TX) - Cruxiter (2-track Private Promo, 2011) - cardboard sleeve
Intense Confession (US-IN) - Whispers Of Fear (Private, 1991)
Kemestry (Can) - One-Way Ticket (Private, 1997)
Shadowlord (Zaf) - Shadowlord (Private, 2004) - Stamped on the front of the backcover : 653 (of 1,000 copies)
Sore Plexus (Ger) - Visual Agnosia (Private MCD, 1997)
Varnish (Ger) - Scratching The Surface (Gorgon/Inline, 1994)
Vent (US-FL) - Behind The Mask (Private, 2000)
Vicious Rumors (US-CA) - The Voice (Alfa Music CD single, 1994) - only Japan
Witch Meadow (US-RI) - When Midnight Calls (Private MCD, 1995/2000) - official cd-r

Intense Confession (US-IN) - Revolution (Private, 1991)

http://youtu.be/fN34g2PXUgM

Recent Listenings...5/2012

Cajun Anger (US-OH) - No Trespassing (Private, 1995)
Devane (US-GA) - Devane (Private, 2004)
Modern Day Crisis (US-MN) - Let It Go (Private, 1996)
Mudora (Ger) - Theatrical Scenery (Private, 1997)
The Quiet Room (US-CO) - Promo '95 (Private MCD, 1995)
Witness Of Reality (Ger) - The Silent Majority (Private MCD, 1999)

Recent Listenings...4/2012

Alliance (US-FL) - Frustrated Child (Private, 1994)
Divine (Can) - Prisoner Of Misery (Private, 1997)
Iced Earth (US-FL) - Burnt Offerings (Century Media, 1995)
Immortal Avenger (US-VA) - Sound The Alarm (Private MCD, 2006) - official cd-r
Kamelot (US-FL) - Karma (Noise/Sanctuary, 2001)
Last Descendants (US-CA) - One Nation Under God (Stormspell, 1986/1988/2010) - Limited Edition 436/1000
Mournblade (US-NY) - Mournblade (Cream, 1996)
Queensryche (US-WA) - Queensryche (EMI, 1982/1988)
Renegade (Austr.) - Total Armageddon (TCS, 1984/1987/2011)
Zodiac Groove (US-FL) - Metabolic Windows (Private, 1997)

Recent Listenings...3/2012

Aggressive Nature (US-WA) - Storm Coming (Private, 1999)
Among Madmen (US-NJ) - The Hate Within (Private, 1997)
Cheshire (US-TX) - Cheshire (Private MCD, 1996)
Lunaris (Nor) - Cyclic (Elitist, 2004) - Promo in cardboard sleeve
Lunatic (US-IL) - Uncontrollable Hatred (Private, 1996)
MacAnimal (Aut) - Animalized (Private, 1995)
Mystic Cross (US-TX) - Shadows In The Mind (Private, 2000)
Nitefall (US-OH) - Red Moon Rising (Stormspell, 1990/91/92/2009)
Out Of Order (Ger) - Powered By Aggression (Private, 1999)
Pitt Crew (Can) - Pitt Crew (Private, 1996)
Stormbringer N.T.L. (Ger) - Search For Landing (Private, 1998)
Time Travel (Can) - Inner Space (Private, 2010) - Thin Digipack

Recent Listenings...2/2012

3B Assylum (US-CA) - 3B Assylum (Metalstorm, 1997)
Atisha (Ger) - Atisha (Private, 1999)
Jerry Cantrell (US-WA/CA) - Boggy Depot (Sony, 1998) - Jap. Press+OBI
Delusion (Ger) - Delusion (Private MCD, 19??)
Dragonwyck (US-OH) - The Gathering (Fortunate MCD, 1996)
Inhuman Conditions (Ger) - Change! (Private, 1994)
Lymentria (Ger) - Shadowed Visions (Private, 1999)
Mortality (Ger) - Elephant Man (Polly, 1993/1995)
Noom (Ger) - Noom (Private, 1994)
Spellsinger (Ger) - The Journey (Private MCD, 1999)
Symetry (Aus) - Symetry (Def, 1995)
Tearz Of Age (Ger) - Stigmatized (Private, 1997)
Vicious Rumors (US-CA) - Digital Dictator (Sharpnel, 1988)

STOP CENSORSHIP!!!

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Steve Benito

The shame of the recent live will be rinsed out only if they'll come back for a 3rd time with Steve Benito...



http://youtu.be/RqFzFSjn4b8

Heir Apparent Live 12-13 January 2012

http://youtu.be/KTvsaEJfPs8

Recent Listenings...1/2012

Dreams Enemy (US-FL) - Reality (Private, 1997)
Dreams Enemy (US-FL) - Reality (Dynasty, 2000)
Forbidden Glory (US-LA) - Voodoo's Secret Society (Private, 1996)
Force Majeure (Dnk) - Force Majeure (Steel Legacy, 2010) - Compilation of the 3 demos
Gatlin (US-OH) - Gatlinized Steel (Private, 1995)
Gothic Knights (US-NY) - Kingdom Of The Knights (SS, 1999)
Graven Image (US-CA) - People In Hell Still Want Ice Water (Private, 1984/87/2005) - Official cd-r
Hittman (US-NY) - Hittman (Steamhammer, 1988)
Jack The Ripper (US-SC) - Blood Bath (Private, 2002)
Nite Wolf (US-NM) - Takin' Control (Private, 1996)
Nite Wolf (US-NM) - Hard Life Demo (Private, 2004) - Official Double cd-r
V/A - Emerald (US-CA) "Armed For Battle" & Oracle (US-NC) "Selah" (Magdalene, 2001) - Limited Edition
Vex (Ger) - Uncontrolled Aggression (Private MCD, 1996)

Bastille (US-CA) - Don't Run Away (Private Tape-LP, 1991)

HAPPY NEW METAL YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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