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!


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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)