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Band:CAINA
Album:HANDS THAT PLUCK
Label:Profound Lore
Format:CD
Genre:Black Metal
Began solely by Andrew Curtis Brignell while still in his teens, the young British musician already had this unique vision manifested by combining the likes of raw primitive black metal and indie-rock/shoegaze/4AD influences, combining and mixing such influences before it became this trend where countless dime-adozen bands today attempt to incorporate and mix such genres in their own typically executed music.
CAINA was already ahead of its time nonetheless, and already seen as a unique vision by many critics and journalists would compare CAINA as a mix between BURZUM, MOGWAI, and THE RED HOUSE PAINTERS, respectively. Almost like if the 4AD, Mute, or Matador labels would release a black metal album, usually anything by CAINA would be it.
Along with many splits and EPs at CAINA’s disposal, “Hands That Pluck” is the fourth album in the CAINA legacy, following the two critically acclaimed albums “Mourner” and “Temporary Antennae”. Culminating in pretty much everything CAINA has amassed in its musical career, “Hands That Pluck” is the most ambitious CAINA album to date. One that is more epic, strange, and unique than anything CAINA has released before. “Hands That Pluck”, while being the most different, progressive, and idiosyncratic CAINA album to date, is also the most aggressive and visceral CAINA album to date likewise. This harnessed by the three other key vocal appearances on “Hands That Pluck”, namely vocalists Lord Imperial from U.S. cult black metal band KRIEG, Rennie Resmini who is the vocalist of cult U.S. hardcore band STARKWEATHER, and Chris Ross of BLOOD REVOLT/REVENGE/AXIS OF ADVANCE fame, all playing their role in helping make “Hands That Pluck” one of the triumphs in the CAINA repertoire.
“Hands That Pluck” comes with a bonus CD, an EP entitled “Old Songs, New Chords” which re-interprets four CAINA classics (along with a NICO cover) vs. their re-mastered original versions.
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Band:YOB
Album:ATMA
Label:Profound Lore
Format:CD
Genre:Stoner/Doom/Occult/Sludge Metal
When YOB announced their comeback in 2008, the timing for them couldn’t have been more fitting since doom metal was on the rise and YOB’s status within the doom metal scene had already reached legendary levels. So when 2009’s “The Great Cessation” was released the demand for America’s top doom metal band was more than ever and in turn, “The Great Cessation” was acclaimed worldwide as pretty much the best doom metal album to be released in 2009 and the demand for YOB would continue to grow, culminating in The New York Times claiming YOB as one of the best bands in America today.
With their latest release, entitled “ATMA”, YOB have created their most dynamic, varied, and progressive album to date. While still following in the tradition and pattern of their previous releases by manifesting long, epic, and extremely heavy and crushing doom metal monuments unparalleled, “ATMA” (which features a guest appearance by Scott Kelly of NEUROSIS) sees YOB (led by doom metal master Mike Scheidt) explore new musical ground while at the same time, on a lyrical and thematic level, explore new spiritual ground too as “ATMA” serves itself as the most personal YOB album to date. Where the darkness of “The Great Cessation” crawled it’s way through with a vengeance, “ATMA’s” more uplifting and dynamic aura serves as the aftermath of “The Great Cessation” as a new triumph, victory, and milestone for the band.
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Band:THE COOL KIDS
Album:WHEN FISH RIDE BICYCLES
Label:BURNSIDE
Format:CD
Genre:Rap/Hip Hop
At last- after a 3 year hiatus the debut album from Detroit /Chicago hip hop group The Cool Kids is finally with us! The bands music has previously been released as mix tapes via the internet and primarily to the independent label Chocolate Industries via their own label C.AK.E recordings. In the UK, XL Recordings released The Bake Sale EP in 2008 and with a parting with Chocolate Industries the band are set to move forward again with their first album proper- When Fish Ride Bicycles released by Green Label Sound.
TRACK LISTING 1. Rush Hour Traffic 2. GMC 3. Boomin’ (featuring Tennille) 4. Sour Apples (featuring Travis Barker) 5. Penny Hardaway (featuring Ghostface Killah) 6. Bundle Up 7. Gas Station (featuring Bun B) 8. Get Right 9. Swimsuits (featuring Mayer Hawthorne) 10. Roll Call (featuring Asher Roth, Chip Tha Ripper, Boldy James) 11. Summer Jam (featuring Maxine Ashley), Produced by Pharrell Williams * The final Physical product will also feature an additional 3 bonus tracks!!!
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Band:SERPENT VENOM
Album:CARNAL ALTAR
Label:THE CHURCH WITHIN
Format:CD
Genre:Stoner/Doom/Occult/Sludge Metal
London based Serpent Venom arose from the grave in 2008 to inflict doom upon the masses. If you like your classic doom, think Saint Vitus, Pentagram, The Obsessed and many in between, you have to check out the Serpent Venom album - "Carnal Altar".
"If this album was scored and I could go up to ten I would give this an eleven" - Sleepingshaman.com
The initial release will be on CD in a book style package with 16 pages full of lyrics and creepy images which pays homage to the old beat, horror, pulp paperback's or Italian fumettis of the 70s. LTD !!!
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Band:DEAD AND DIVINE
Album:ANTIMACY
Label:A Wolf At Your Door Records
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
Burlington, Canada’s ‘Dead And Divine’ are set to make a lasting impact on the UK with their heavy impacting and infectious third studio album; ‘Antimacy.’ Following on from 2009s ‘The Machines We Are’ and a formidable UK tour with The Chariot, ‘Dead And Divine’ have created a loyal troop of hardcore fans this side of the Atlantic. The first single ‘Asphyxia Fiend’ garnered BBC Radio 1 air play from The Punk Show and The Rock Show. Coupled with a planned UK in 2011 and a new album, which is already creating a significant buzz in the industry, ‘Dead And Divine’ are on course to take over the British shores with their brutally contagious and intelligent hardcore metal.
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Band:DEAF HAVANA
Album:IT`S CALLED THE EASY LIFE
Label:A Wolf At Your Door Records
Format:CD
Genre:Alt Rock
BACK IN STOCK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! Deaf Havana’s ironically titled & critically acclaimed EP ‘It’s Called The Easy Life’ (October 2008) was ‘one of the most gripping UK debuts in years’ (Metal Hammer – 8/10) bursting with ‘swaggering southern rock tendencies’ (Kerrang! – KKKK) it was a ‘romp through some of the best British alternative noise Rock Sound has heard in a while’ (Rock sound – 8/10) that literally rocked the UK underground scene to its core. The popularity of ‘It’s Called The Easy Life’ EP and the follow up debut album ‘Meet Me Halfway, At Least’ led to Deaf Havana supporting such bands as a Feeder, We Are The Ocea and Young Guns, as well as being nominated for ‘Best British Newcomer’ at the 2010 Kerrang! Awards. Their subsequent single, ‘Smiles All Round’ went into the UK Singles Rock Chart at number 10. 2010 saw Deaf Havana play Sonisphere and Slam Dunk festival and in early 2011 they were invited to record a session at Maida Vale studios for the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show. A relentless commitment to touring and a new album almost completed , Deaf Havana’s are poised to continues their take over as their popularity grows at a monstrous pace. This is the record that kick started it all!
Playing DOWNLOAD Festival / July headlining tour of the UK with support from Not Advised & First
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Band:DEAF HAVANA
Album:MEET ME HALFWAY AT LEAST.
Label:A Wolf At Your Door Records
Format:CD
Genre:Alt Rock
BACK IN STOCK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! Released in 2009 ‘Meet Me Halfway, At Least’ is the record that launched Deaf Havana from underground obscurity to national status. The popularity of ‘Meet Me Halfway, At Least’ led to Deaf Havana supporting such bands as a Feeder, We Are The Ocea and Young Guns, as well as being nominated for ‘Best British Newcomer’ at the 2010 Kerrang! Awards. Their subsequent single, ‘Smiles All Round’ went into the UK Singles Rock Chart at number 10. 2010 saw Deaf Havana play Sonisphere and Slam Dunk festival and in early 2011 they were invited to record a session at Maida Vale studios for the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show. A relentless commitment to touring and a new album almost completed , Deaf Havana’s are poised to continues their take over as their popularity grows at a monstrous pace.
Playing DOWNLOAD Festival / July headlining tour of the UK with support from Not Advised & First
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Band:VARIOUS ARTISTS
Album:LIVE FROM NOWHERE NEAR YOU VOLUME TWO
Label:BURNSIDE
Format:3 CD SET
Genre:Alt Rock
Kevin Moyer went into his attic studio alone with an idea and emerged with an emotionally vibrant compilation full of life and found sounds. By collaborating street musicians with friends and music professionals, he tells a story of life on the streets and the roads leading to and from there. With thick layers of raw and polished instrumentation, the music hits like waves of emotion eddying between the warmth of a large wool blanket and the cold of a concrete pillow. As the sounds of turntable beats wind through crowded streets and dark alleys, inspired guitars and haunting vocals dig into your chest and squeeze your heart.
THE PROFITS FROM THE SALE OF THIS TRIPLE CD WILL GO TO HELP THE HOMELESS & STREET YOUTH PROGRAMS OF CHARITY ‘OUTSIDE IN’.
Highlights include: Daniel Johnston, Third Eye Blind, Elliott Smith, The Helio Sequence, Bright Eyes & Britt Daniel of Spoon, Pete Miser of The Five Fingers of Funk, Ryan Adams, Mic Crenshaw with Stic.man of Dead Prez, Eddie Vedder with The Strokes and Nathan Jr of Duover and MWard, Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age, Dave Allen of Gang of Four, Pearl Jam guitarists Stone Gossard and mike McCready, Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree, The Presidents of the USA, Joe Purdy, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Logan Lynn, Mike Watt and John Doe of X, Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney, James Mercer of The Shins, Chris Funk and John Moen of The Modest Mouse, Decemberists, Wilco...
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Band:MONSTERS BUILD MEAN ROBOTS
Album:WE SHOULD HAVE DESTROYED OUR GENERALS NOT THEIR ENEMIES
Label:NICE WEATHER FOR AIRSTRIKES
Format:CD
Genre:Postrock / Post Hardcore / Noise
MONSTERS BUILD MEAN ROBOTS' 2nd Studio album, and first physical release since their self-titled debut in 2008. Recorded and Produced by Andrew Hawkins (Pulled Apart by Horses / Pigeon Detectives) at Cottage Road Studios, "We" catapults the band into a different territory than the previous album, whilst still holding onto their original core. Electronics are swapped for live drums, and each track is much more vocal based. Building on layered and delayed guitar loops, each song builds into a frenzied crescendo with the added twist of group vocals and thick strings. Post Rock sing-a-longs for the modern Apocalypse...
Album of the year - 'Bearded Magazine' / Single of the week - Kool Rock Radio
For fans of Arcade Fire, Sigur Ros, Explosions in the Sky, A Silver Mt Z.
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Band:MORDECAI SMYTH
Album:STICKY TAPE AND RUST
Label:MEGA DODO
Format:CD
Genre:Psych/Garage
MORDECAI SMYTH is a band about to embark on a musical journey. Influenced by classic 60s bands like The Who, The Kinks, The Beatles and Cream, singer/guitarist, Mordecai Smyth, and bassist/producer, the Amazing Mr. Heath, have crafted a pop gem of an album that mixes infuriatingly catchy hooks with classic rock sounds.
“To say I like the recordings would be an understatement. They are veritable neo-retro pop-rock gems which recall their influences and origins of inspiration with such loving and respectful fidelity, that it is impossible not be captivated by their undeniable, musical charm.” Mark Wirtz: record producer and songwriter.
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Band:MORDECAI SMYTH
Album:STICKY TAPE and RUST LP
Label:MEGA DODO
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Psych/Garage
MORDECAI SMYTH is a band about to embark on a musical journey. Influenced by classic 60s bands like The Who, The Kinks, The Beatles and Cream, singer/guitarist, Mordecai Smyth, and bassist/producer, the Amazing Mr. Heath, have crafted a pop gem of an album that mixes infuriatingly catchy hooks with classic rock sounds. “To say I like the recordings would be an understatement. They are veritable neo-retro pop-rock gems which recall their influences and origins of inspiration with such loving and respectful fidelity, that it is impossible not be captivated by their undeniable, musical charm.” Mark Wirtz: record producer and songwriter.
Limited hand numbered LP pressed on coloured vinyl with set of postcards illustrating songs from the album.
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Band:GRAHAM PARKER
Album:LIVE ALONE!
Label:BURNSIDE
Format:CD
Genre:Rock
Available for the first time in North America -- this live acoustic set recorded in the early '90s during a tour of Japan is the companion CD to GP's "Live! Alone in America" (no duplicate cuts). The 14- song set includes classic solo versions of songs spanning almost 20 years and also includes one otherwise unreleased GP original and a cover of Billy Idol's "Sweet 16".
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Band:NEKTAR
Album:REMEMBER THE FUTURE
Label:SIREENA
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Prog Rock
Another vinyl jewel by the british progrock legend NEKTAR. "Remember The Future" was originally released in 1973 and for many fans it always has been the masterpiece of NEKTAR. Like their other albums, Nektar's 'Remember The Future' consists of exemplary craft and musicianship combined with enthusiasm. They are masters of the extended composition, never drifting off at a tangent. Basically a thirty-five minute piece, it has an intelligent blend of fast and slow, loud and quiet, vocal and instrumental, shifting between passages without jarring. They seem to have had great faith in the material, having toured it before recording it. The most impressive moments occur deep into part two, when Roye Albrighton produces a lovely solo during a Floyd-like passage. This limited version of "Remember The Future" comes in 180 gram heavy-weight vinyl and includes a reproduced Promo 7" Single with two radio versions. For the very first time!
Limited edition of 1000 edits with Bonus 7” Single
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Band:VARIOUS ARTISTS
Album:ANGELS FROM HELL LP
Label:Sunbeam
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Psych/Garage Reissues
Depicting a disaffected Vietnam vet’s involvement with a violent biker gang (and subsequent descent into criminal mania), Angels From Hell has long been a favorite with B-movie enthusiasts. Its rare soundtrack makes its CD debut here, and is packed with superb music, including rare contributions from cult psychedelic acts The Lollipop Shoppe and The Peanut Butter Conspiracy. Originally issued in July 1968, original copies of the LP have changed hands for as much as $250, making this reissue especially welcome.
LTD 180G VINYL PRESSING
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Band:VARIOUS ARTISTS
Album:THE TRIP LP
Label:Sunbeam
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Psych/Garage Reissues
Starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, written by Jack Nicholson and directed by Roger Corman, The Trip practically defines the psychedelic exploito film genre. Its superb soundtrack was originally released in September 1967, and features 18 tracks by the nascent Electric Flag, with outstanding guitar from the great Mike Bloomfield, and prominent contributions from Moog maestro Paul Beaver. Showing influences from rock, blues, jazz and classical music, it is simply one of the best psychedelic albums of the period, and is reissued in its full form for the first time here.
LTD 180G VINYL PRESSING!
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Band:ANDREW LEIGH
Album:MAGICIAN LP
Label:Sunbeam
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Psych/Garage Reissues
Recorded after bassist Andrew Leigh left Spooky Tooth and before he joined Matthews Southern Comfort (enjoying a #1 hit with Woodstock), this long-lost LP first appeared in the summer of 1970, and has barely been heard since. Recorded in London in the late 60s, it boasts guest appearances from members of the Blossom Toes, Spooky Tooth, Fleurs de Lys and Titus Groan, as well as cult figures such as Reg King, Gary Farr and Gordon Jackson. A blend of gentle ballads and jamming rockers, spiced with flute, sitar, wah-wah and more, it makes its CD debut here, complete with rare photographs, a previouslyunheard bonus track and full notes from the man himself.
First ever LP reissue - Features members of Blossom Toes / Spooky Tooth / Action / Fleur de Lys...
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Band:THE HUMAN INSTINCT
Album:BURNING UP YEARS LP
Label:Sunbeam
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Psych/Garage Reissues
Having spent 18 months playing the British circuit alongside The Jeff Beck Group, The Moody Blues, The Nice and many others, the original Human Instinct folded in the spring of 1968. Undeterred, leader Maurice Greer returned to New Zealand and recruited guitar legend Billy Te Kahika to form a new, harder-hitting version of the band. After honing their incendiary act in the country’s leading clubs, they recorded this blistering, bluesy set in late 1969. Presented here complete with rare photographs and detailed notes by Greer himself, it’s truly essential for all fans of hard psychedelic rock.
Classic NZ hard rock / psych on Ltd Vinyl!
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Band:THE HUMAN INSTINCT
Album:STONED GUITAR LP
Label:Sunbeam
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Psych/Garage Reissues
Recorded in the spring of 1970, this legendary album shows why many consider The Human Instinct to be the finest psychedelic rock band ever to emerge from New Zealand. Led by drummer-vocalist Maurice Greer and featuring the guitar pyrotechnics of the legendary Billy Te Kahika, Stoned Guitar has long been established as a classic, and is presented here complete with rare photographs, four bonus tracks and detailed notes by Greer himself, making it truly essential for fans of hard psychedelic rock.
Classic NZ hard rock / psych on Ltd LP!
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Band:THE HUMAN INSTINCT
Album:PINS IN IT LP
Label:Sunbeam
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Psych/Garage Reissues
The release of Stoned Guitar in the summer of 1970 firmly established this trio as New Zealand's leading hard psychedelic rock band. Led by drummer-vocalist Maurice Greer and featuring the guitar pyrotechnics of the legendary Billy Te Kahika, they recorded this classic collection in May 1971. Firmly established as one of the rarest LPs of the period, it's presented here complete with exclusive photographs, six bonus tracks and detailed notes by Greer himself, making it truly essential for fans of hard psychedelic rock.
Classic NZ hard rock / psych on Ltd LP with Deluxe gatefold sleeve / Double-sided insert containing CD liner notes and photos / 6 bonus tracks.
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Band:TARAS BULBA
Album:THE BEST OF NOW AND ZEN
Label:SIREENA
Format:CD
Genre:Kraut / Space Rock
In Summer 2008 the longtime keyboarder of Krautrock Legend GROBSCHNITT and THE ELECTRIC FAMILY, Volker Mist Kahrs, all of a sudden passed away. Together with multi-instumentalist Tom THE PERC Redecker he ran the project TARAS BULBA for 15 years. The virtuoso mixture of electronic, trance & krautrock became big in Japan and France. We’re publishing a compilation of this duet consisting songs of both their albums “Peyote Moon” and “Sketches of Babel” and also adding some bonus titles - on CD for the first time.
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Band:THIRSTY MOON
Album:LUNAR ORBIT
Label:SIREENA
Format:CD
Genre:Kraut / Space Rock
THIRSTY MOON was a band from Bremen/ Germany, which was founded by the brothers, Jürgen and Norbert Drogies 1971. Willi Pape, saxophonist of the first line-up, gave the group its name, which was sometimes wrongly understood as "Moon Monday". 1972 the band signed a contract with the record company Metronome, who had just founded the BRAIN label . After two highly acclaimed LPs the band split. Jürgen and Norbert Drogies in 1974 recorded on an instrumental album that was later published in 1976 under THIRSTY MOON at Brain. This live CD is the start of a series of recordings taped at the legendary Stagge’s Hotel in Northern Germany, that was an attraction for music freaks in the Seventies of the last century. This concert was recorded in 1976.
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Band:ATLAS and I
Album:IN DESOLATE TIMES
Label:WRAPPED UP IN MUSIC
Format:CD
Genre:Alt Rock
Tucked away in a pocket to England’s east, Norwich is perhaps better known to the nation’s rock communities for Alan Partridge than as a home for fledgling post-hardcore talent, but with their debut eight-tracker ‘In Desolate Times’ progressively minded sextet Atlas&I are about to put the angular into East Anglia. Set for release on August 8, 2011, the album – which will come packaged with a DVD featuring live and on the road footage as well as the band’s music videos – positively belies the Atlas&I’s youth and anonymity; packed with sprawl and soar in equal measure, ‘In Desolate Times’ is a work of impressive ambition and shimmering potential that will surely see Atlas&I ascend to higher plains in its wake.
As seen on tour with Deaf Havana and Underoath.
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Band:EUMERIA
Album:REBEL MIND
Label:TIDE RECORDS
Format:CD
Genre:Prog Rock
Combining influences from the world of metal with music from further afield, Eumeria is known for songs that can be both heavy and aggressive in places yet equally intimate and reflective. Eumeria is formed of Texas based keyboardist Bobby Williamson (formerly of Outworld and Thought Chamber) as well as talent from both sides of the Atlantic including British musicians Jonny Tatum (Vocals), Reece Fullwood (Guitars) and drummer Kevin Bartlett. The band's line up is completed by Bobby's former Outworld band-mate Shawn Kascak on bass guitar.
“Listening to the CD, over an over I really don’t think EUMERIA can be stopped.” 5/5 Rockeyez
“Eumeria is an incredible progressive metal band from A to Z, just hear one song to get hooked” 10/10 Perfect Prog
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Band:SKRAECKOEDLAN
Album:APPELTRADET
Label:Transubstans
Format:CD
Genre:Stoner/Doom/Occult/Sludge Metal
Ace Fuzzrock quartet from Norrköping Sweden. Inspired by awesome rock pioneers such as Captain Beyond, Black Sabbath, Kuyss and new groundbreaking rock bands like The Sword, Mastodon and High on Fire; the Nordic woodsmen from outer space creates a blend of powerful fuzzy rock and melodic, groovy tunes.
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Band:ADOLESCENTS
Album:THE FASTEST KID ALIVE
Label:CONCRETE JUNGLE
Format:CD
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
The Adolescents are one of America’s most popular punk bands. They were formed by original Agent Orange bassist Steve Soto and singer Tony Cadena /Reflex in 1979 in Fullerton, California. Along the way they recruited the Agnew brothers from Social Distortion and in 1981 released their self titled debut album “Adolescents“ which would become one of the most influential Southern California punk rock albums of all time. Along with Bad Brains, Black Flag & Minor Threat they are one of the leading bands of the 1980s hardcore / skate punk scene. The first line up disbanded in late 81 but the band returned in 1986 with a new drummer and a new record “Brats in Batallions” Reflex left in 1988 and the band released one more record “Balboa Funzone” before disbanding in 1989 The band once again reunited in 2001 for a 20th anniversary tour and have continued performing ever since. With a few line up changes Soto and Reflex have taken the Adolescents across the US, Europe, Japan and South America and they released OC Confidential, their first studio album in 17 years in 2005.
Over the years the band has influenced many of today‘s later punk groups, including Bad Religion, NOFX, Face to Face, Good Riddance, Rise Against etc, all the way through to rockers Slayer and Fu Manchu.
“The Fastest Kid Alive” features 15 brand new songs and connecting past and present perfectly!
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Band:ADOLESCENTS
Album:THE FASTEST KID ALIVE LP
Label:CONCRETE JUNGLE
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
The Adolescents are one of America’s most popular punk bands. They were formed by original Agent Orange bassist Steve Soto and singer Tony Cadena /Reflex in 1979 in Fullerton, California. Along the way they recruited the Agnew brothers from Social Distortion and in 1981 released their self titled debut album “Adolescents“ which would become one of the most influential Southern California punk rock albums of all time. Along with Bad Brains, Black Flag & Minor Threat they are one of the leading bands of the 1980s hardcore / skate punk scene. The first line up disbanded in late 81 but the band returned in 1986 with a new drummer and a new record “Brats in Batallions” Reflex left in 1988 and the band released one more record “Balboa Funzone” before disbanding in 1989 The band once again reunited in 2001 for a 20th anniversary tour and have continued performing ever since. With a few line up changes Soto and Reflex have taken the Adolescents across the US, Europe, Japan and South America and they released OC Confidential, their first studio album in 17 years in 2005.
Over the years the band has influenced many of today‘s later punk groups, including Bad Religion, NOFX, Face to Face, Good Riddance, Rise Against etc through to hard rockers like Slayer and Fu Manchu.
LIMITED VINYL LP!
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Band:THE TURBO A.C.`S
Album:KILL EVERYONE
Label:CONCRETE JUNGLE
Format:CD
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
There is hardly any other band that combines punk rock, rock‘n‘roll and surf guitars as perfectly as the TURBO AC‘S. For over 15 years this band around frontman Kevin Cole has delighted a growing number of fans. 5 years after their last album „Live To Win“ the four guys now present their 7th studio album „Kill Everyone“. This record is also full of impulsive and rough punk rock mixed with KC‘s unique voice and the typical lead guitar melodies that have become the flagship of the TURBO AC‘S. But the guys always find a way to refine their songwriting, create their sound even more powerful as before and thus manage to leave their previous and highly praised records behind.
A great album ; don't forget: to play it loud!
For fans Of: Turbonegro, Motörhead, Dead Boys...
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Band:THE TURBO A.C.`S
Album:KILL EVERYONE LP
Label:CONCRETE JUNGLE
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
There is hardly any other band that combines punk rock, rock‘n‘roll and surf guitars as perfectly as the TURBO AC‘S. For over 15 years this band around frontman Kevin Cole has delighted a growing number of fans. 5 years after their last album „Live To Win“ the four guys now present their 7th studio album „Kill Everyone“. This record is also full of impulsive and rough punk rock mixed with KC‘s unique voice and the typical lead guitar melodies that have become the flagship of the TURBO AC‘S. But the guys always find a way to refine their songwriting, create their sound even more powerful as before and thus manage to leave their previous and highly praised records behind.
For fans of Turbonegro, Motörhead, Dead Boys...
LIMITED VINYL LP!
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Band:MODERN PETS
Album:MODERN PETS
Label:CONCRETE JUNGLE
Format:CD
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
In the beginning of 2009 MODERN PETS were brought to life by four friends from around Stuttgart, as one out of many band projects they‘d already had. After a few shows and a demo, everyone decided to put as much time as possible into the band, rather than getting into the next boring job or another pointless band and so things started to get serious…. Their first 7” was recorded by Smail Shock in Berlin in January 2010 named “Killing Sounds For Rotten People” and directly fit the picture that was drawn by 70s UK and 80s US Punkbands years before. This release was followed by two European tours in summer and fall 2010 and sold out within months before two more 7”s (re-release of the demo tape and “Vista-Alienation”) emphasized their reputation to be one of the best new in the genre. After almost 70 shows per year and relocation to Berlin, MODERN PETS recorded their self-titled debut full length album filled up with more great 77´-garage-powerpop-punkrock.
Great Spiky angular Punk for fans of : The Damned, Buzzcocks, Adolescents,Briefs and early Wire
CD includes the sold out 7“ EPs “Killing Sounds For Rotten People” and “Vista-Alienation”. .
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Band:TOTAL CHAOS
Album:BATTERED AND SMASHED
Label:CONCRETE JUNGLE
Format:CD
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
Almost 22 years ago (Sept.-Oct. 1989) in Pomona Valley, CA TOTAL CHAOS was born. Created out of the desperate need to save a dying genre of punk rock - during a time where the market was saturated with a more commercial “new style”. Along the side of a dedicated few other bands who believed in the dying genre and all that it represented - to them it was not only music but a forum to convey important political and social views. TOTAL CHAOS has grown as a band and has seen many come and go - but they have always kept their original ideals of what their genre of music is all about - which hasn‘t been easy during a time of mirages and deceit. Now after more than two decades TOTAL CHAOS present their brand new album "Battered And Smashed", which is a perfect mix of their hardcore influenced songs and the 77´ sound of their awesome release „Anthems From The Alleyway“.
For fans of: GBH, The Exploited, UK Subs...
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Band:CAVES
Album:HOMEWARD BOUND
Label:SPECIALIST SUBJECT
Format:CD
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
Debut album from Bristol 3 piece CAVES. 12 brand new tracks of raw, catchy and honest punk rock with influences from 90s punk / indie rock / grunge. This record sees the band taking the best elements of their previous work and pushing their boundaries to create their rawest, noisiest, catchiest and most tuneful tracks to date. Caves are a band that certainly aren't afraid to work hard, since the release of their first 7” at the start of 2010 they've toured the UK & Europe multiple times, released a handful of other records and are headed across the Atlantic for the second time in October for No Idea Records' “Fest” in Gainesville, Florida.
“Fans of Lemuria, Discount and Superchunk will love their energetic and melody-soaked sounds, this is surely just the start for them” – Big Cheese
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Band:VARIOUS ARTISTS
Album:INTERNATIONAL SPLIT
Label:TNS RECORDS
Format:CD
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
The ‘International Split’ is a collaborative release between the four bands and 3 labels; 5FeetUnder Records (Denmark), Stikman Records (USA) and TNSrecords (UK). The split brings together four bands who play fast and energetic punk rock, each with a different emphasis on the genre. They are; Revenge of the Psychotronic Man from the UK, Mighty Midgets (Denmak), Fist of a North Star (US) and Broken Aris (Sweden). This is the first release for Revenge of the Psychotronic Man since their critically acclaimed "Zeke-esque" album ‘Make Pigs Smoke’.
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Band:THE RHYTHM ACES
Album:HAND ME DOWN SUITS AND HOBNAIL BOOTS
Label:FURY
Format:CD
Genre:Rock And Roll/Psychobilly
The Rhythm Aces are a band that style themselves on the 1950s Edwardian culture (teddyboy). This album has some great selfpenned numbers which recreate that British rock’n’roll scene from the 50s even though it was recorded in 2008.
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Band:PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Album:THIS DAY IS A GOOD ENOUGH DAY
Label:SEE MONKEY DO MONKEY
Format:CD
Genre:Indie/Shoegaze
Prince Edward Island first garnered interest after accidentally winning an XfmUnsigned competition they unknowingly entered, resulting in a slot at the O2 Festival, Hyde Park. A feature on BBC 2 Scotland’s music TV show Rapalquickly followedand their debut EP, Lies To Tell Tourists, was released on BabyBoom Records. Following a UK tour, single releases, BBC Radio 1 sessions at Maida Vale with Steve Jones and a regular slot as Welsh quirk-pop songwriter John MOuse’s backing band, Prince Edward Island finally find time to release their debut album ‘This day is a good enough day’ on 29th August 2011. With eleven songs hewn with PEI’s trademark brand of melancholia, dark wit and drinking sing-alongs, the album is a study in clever songwriting, littered with brutal yetheart-tugging lyricsthat manage to challenge and delight in equal measure.
“Any band that can combine Rolf Harris’ stylophones with Gretsch guitars and lyrics like ‘you look like I need a drink’ deserves serious attention” Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
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Band:BEER CORPSE
Album:KEG NUTS
Label:GIVE PRAISE RECORDS
Format:7" VINYL
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
This is totally brutal and raw grindcore / thrashcore! Blast beats ringing in over metal tinged guitar breaks and furious growling lines that will have you bleeding out any of you're usual punk and grind references! This is along the lines of bands like GRUESOME STUFF RELISH, MACHETAZO, with gruesome moans and growls in the back-drop of a pulverizing set of blasting grindcore! FEAR THE KEG!
Debut EP Release from this down-under band - Comes with Full-Color fold-out poster!
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Band:WAGES OF FEAR
Album:WAGES OF FEAR
Label:GIVE PRAISE RECORDS
Format:CD
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
Short and straight to the point hardcore punk rock from California! In-your-face angry and gruff vocals over some thrash fueled punk rock that brings to mind their Oxnard brothers and sisters! Most songs ringing in just under a minute for maximum effect, to get their point across!
RIYL - DRI, Aggression, Ill Repute etc
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Band:ROSKOPP / DOUBLED OVER
Album:ROSKOPP / DOUBLED OVER
Label:GIVE PRAISE RECORDS
Format:7" VINYL
Genre:Grindcore
Doubled Over starts their side blasting through dirty and raw brutal fucking riffs! And it doesnt stop. Ever. These Aussie's know how to play grindcore, in a way that takes you back to California in the mid 90's. Super tight, Super fast, Super heavy Roskopp doesn't know how NOT to play fast. The drums are some of the fastest most blistering drums I've heard from any band of any time. All the guitar work reeks of early regurgitate, and the vocals are low and guttural as you can get, rivaled by screaching highs. Roskopp make some of the most honest, pissed off grindcore in the WORLD.
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Band:BACKSLIDER / NIMBUS TERRIFIX
Album:BACKSLIDER / NT
Label:GIVE PRAISE RECORDS
Format:VINYL 7"
Genre:Grindcore
Two-man grindcore assault from Philly pitted together against mind numbing technical hardcore violence (ex Dead Radical).
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Band:BRODYS MILITIA / BREATHILIZOR
Album:BRODYS / BREATHILIZOR SPLIT
Label:GIVE PRAISE RECORDS
Format:VINYL 7"
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
Ohio's mentally-crippled Breathilizor overlords of lunatic metal blast five evil aural sacrifices to Lucifer while Kentucky hardrock devils Brody's Militia rip out three bloodthirsty tracks of messed up hell punk to follow their Antiseen split!
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Band:FOREST OF THE SOUL
Album:RESTLESS IN FLIGHT
Label:BINDRUNE
Format:CD
Genre:FOLK METAL
“…The tapestries they create are timeless and inspiring. Repeated venturing into this enigmatic woodland is recommended to fully appreciate the richly rewarding sonnets radiating from the exquisite passages of Restless In Flight. Fans of bands such as Anathema, Green Carnation, and Agalloch may find a whole lot to treasure when encountering what this remarkable duo has to offer.” -Kenneth Morton - Highwire Daze
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Band:THE GATE
Album:EARTH CATHEDRAL
Label:ROCK IT UP
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
In October 2009, Preacher, former guitarist of the first legendary RUNNING WILD Line – Up, and Guido, met again at the Swordbrothers Festival in Guidos hometown Andernach, Germany. Guido was the singer of the THE COMPANY in the 90's and the first years of the new century, where he made three CDs which were a big success in Japan, Netherlands and France. Preacher saw some of their shows in the 90's and soon became a friend of the band. After their reunion they met again at Guidos home. Soon they noticed that they were on the same wavelength and they decided to form THE GATE: Playing Metal to play Metal with their tradition and in their true beliefs!
Old fans of RUNNING WILD will find the remastered version of Preachers demo song "Deliver from Sin" on the debut CD - finally an official publication of the number.
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Band:MELIAH RAGE
Album:DEAD TO THE WORLD
Label:METAL ON METAL
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
These US power/thrash veterans probably don't need much introduction... But what can be said about their new album? Well, for sure you can't expect another "Kill To Survive" after 23 years. "Dead To The World" contains more mellow and classic US power metal, but that's how MELIAH RAGE have been playing in the recent years, even though they can still thrash with machine-gun guitar attacks. Mike Munroe is gone (however sang on one of the songs) and Paul Souza stepped in again to deliver some of the darkest lyrics in band's history with a voice that showcases a wider range. It's hook-filled album with great melodic lines and with crunchy riffs, played by seasoned musicians delivering their goods with confidence. Still most comparable to METALLICA, but fans of METAL CHURCH, WARGASM and XENTRIX should dig it too!
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Band:BITTER END
Album:HAVE A NICE DEATH
Label:METAL ON METAL
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
There was once a great metal scene in Seattle... What came in the 90's killed it, as everybody knows. One of the most underrated technical thrash bands, BITTER END, called it quits soon after releasing their debut on Metal Blade, but before they did, they recorded songs for their second album. After 20 years "Have A Nice Death!" finally sees the light of day (together with "Meet Your Maker" '88 demo and 4 live tracks as a bonus). It shows progression from "Harsh Realities" in all departments. Songs are more inspired, driven by usually fast, but clean and perfectly flowing riffs and the high skill of all the musicians is on display constantly - even when they slow down, you can often relish really tasty solos. 6 brilliant songs with attitude, topped with crisp production, that should appeal to fans of Death Angel,Megadeth, Atrophy,Acrophet et al...
The "lost" second album of this technical thrash band from Seattle (1991/1992 sessions) with bonus tracks. Follow-up to "Harsh Realities" (1990, Metal Blade), engineered, mixed and co-produced by Jack Endino.
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Band:DAMA
Album:EIRWEN
Label:Ravenheart
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
A special double cd from this up and coming Rock Band from Italy that is becoming well known within the female fronted genre. With music similar to Evanescence and Lacuna Coil, and with songs sung in English as well as their native tongue, Dama are already causing waves within the female fronted rock and metal genre with their radio friendly brand of Metal.
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Band:LEGACY OF EMPTINESS
Album:LEGACY OF EMPTINESS
Label:KETZER
Format:CD
Genre:Black Metal
The band Ancestral Legacy released two promising demos which got some raving reviews in the early 2000’s. But shortly after the release of the second demo, “Emptiness”, two thirds of the members were forced to leave due to unforeseen circumstances and lead to a huge change in the band’s style. Eight years later, in Summer 2010, these three original members again joined forces. They wiped the dust of the finest moments from the past, rearranged some, added some new songs and wrapped it all in a majestic production, courtecy of Dan Swanö and his legendary studio Unisound, responsible for such classics as “Storm Of The Light’s Bane” (Dissection), “Brave Murder Day” (Katatonia) and “Crimson” (Edge Of Sanity), just to name a few. Legacy Of Emptiness gives you bombastic and symphonic extreme/black metal the Norwegian way.
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Band:LASTING TRACES
Album:OLD HEARTS DIE IN ISOLATION
Label:DEMONS RUN AMOK
Format:LP VINYL
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
Blasting hardcore from the Black Forest area of Germany
RIYL Verse,Killing The Dream, Defeater Etc
LTD to 500 copies with free cd of the album
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Band:HIEROPHANT
Album:HIEROPHANT LP
Label:DEMONS RUN AMOK
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
Killer Hardcore/Sludge/Doom from Italy.
RIYL Integrity(Dwid contributes guest vocals),Ringworm etc
LTD Vinyl LP
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Band:STRANA OFFICINA
Album:RISING TO THE CALL
Label:JOLLY ROGER
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Metal
Strana Officina are probably the most famous Heavy metal band from Italy ; Active since early 80’s they released three albums, unfortunately founders Fabio & Roberto Cappanera died in a car accident in 1993 and this caused the band to split. Now, after 20 years, thanks to Rolando Cappanera (son of Roberto) on drums and Dario Cappanera (cousin of Roberto) on guitar, the band comes back with original members Bud on voice and Enzo Mascolo on bass. The album sounds a mixture of old school (Accept, Ozzy) heavy metal and new metal (Black Label Society).
Limited LP edition!
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Band:ROSAE CRUCIS
Album:IL RE DEL MONDO LP
Label:JOLLY ROGER
Format:VINYL LP
Genre:Metal
The songs featured on "Fede Potere Vendetta" were originally released in 1992 as a demo tape. In 2008, ROSAE CRUCIS re-recorded the whole project to give a better prospect of their original Epic Metal intentions.
LTD Vinyl LP - Cd edition sold out in a few months!
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Band:DEAD EYED SLEEPER
Album:THROUGH FORESTS OF NONENTITIES
Label:SUPREME CHAOS
Format:CD
Genre:Death Metal
With this album DEAD EYED SLEEPER got hold of a new contract with the German record label Supreme Chaos Records who always were a synonym for innovative extreme metal and who will now release the second masterpiece “Through Forests Of Nonentities. Music for fans of both, progressive melodic death metal and complex brutal death metal.
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Band:DEAD EYED SLEEPER
Album:OBSERVING OBLIVION
Label:SUPREME CHAOS
Format:CD
Genre:Death Metal
While previous album “Through Forests …” was designed as one homogenous entity requiring some rather dreamy and atmospherical moments, “Observing Oblivion” can in a way be seen as its conceptual counterpart with a clear focus on emotional brutality, massive grooves and aggressive intensity. This time the respective songs stand more for themselves, yet still following the thematic thread of the lyrical concept woven around the Dead Eyed Sleeper. And needless to say, the band still follows their individual and versatile approach to death metal and the arrangements provide plenty of details to be explored and leave enough room to lose yourself within this thick, captivating atmosphere.
Features members of Disbelief and Ahab.
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Band:ACROSOME
Album:DEMENTIA PRAECOX
Label:DUSKTONE
Format:CD
Genre:Black Metal
Opppressive shining Post Black Metal from Turkey.
Hard to categorize neatly, Acrosome is simply a slow vortex into the deepest hole of the universe...
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Band:LOST INSIDE
Album:MOURNING WEPT BESIDE ME
Label:DUSKTONE
Format:CD
Genre:Black Metal
Lost Inside plays a certain type of music that sounds like no other, the atmosphere it sets is perfect for any type of mood. The songs will leave you with a haunted feeling, a feeling of utter bliss towards everything around you. The music can be interpreted into many different feelings, but above all you will feel the artist's pain just as he feels it, the hollowness he feels. Atmospheric Black Metal at it's best...
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Band:BULLET RIDDEN
Album:UPBEAT NOISE FOR DOWNTRODDEN PEOPLE
Label:BAD NEWS
Format:CD
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
Featuring members of VARUKERS / BLACK EYE RIOT / WARPRAYER / BOMB BLAST MEN.
For fans of Amebix / Neurosis / Obituary...
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Band:MERCILESS TERROR
Album:PERPERTUAL DEVASTATION
Label:BAD NEWS
Format:CD
Genre:Death Metal
Possibly one of the only Death / Thrash style bands around that still work to the original ethics of rehearsing hard and being able to play their parts in the studio without the aid of modern recording short cuts, drum ‘sequencers’ or ‘triggers’ to help cheat their way through their live shows. This is a band that aim to get their sound right, from the start. Playing fast and furious live shows that are as loud as hell. For a young band, these guys definitely have a natural connection.
Recorded, Mixed & Produced in Nottingham, UK, By Baz Barrett of CONSUMED, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, INTENSE DEGREE and Mastered in Florida, USA, By James Murphy of OBITUARY, TESTAMENT, CANCER
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Band:BROKEN SILENCE
Album:DISCERNING THE TIMES
Label:Retroactive
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
Broken Silence may be one of the most overlooked bands of their time. Formed in the Hawaiian Islands in 1989, they rose to local fame. It was there they met Daryn Hinton, the former manger of Stryper/Holy Soldier. She worked with the band on their first EP and introduced them to producer David Zaffiro, former Bloodgood guitarist, and producer of Holy Soldier. Known not only for their strength of conviction, but also as one of the only rock bands to ever come from Hawaii; their notoriety soon reached the shores of the mainland. The band was courted by several record labels but never quite found the right fit. In spite of the changing music industry, this critically acclaimed album was originally released as an EP, later re-released in Japan as a full length album, and now is made available to all. The 2011 Retroarchives Edition features all 13 tracks digitally remastered by J Powell at Steinhaus, and comes in a 6 panel digipak featuring lyrics and a band bio.
RIYL - Stryper,Holy Soldier Etc
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Band:SAVIOUR MACHINE
Album:SAVIOUR MACHINE 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Label:Retroactive
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
In 1990 the band began as one of the first ever to self-release a professionally recorded album on Compact Disc independent of record label support! True Tunes Magazine would describe the music as “dramatic, metal-edged, ambient music.” Of primary interest to fans is the 20 minute track “The Revelation,” which is divided into five distinct parts and serves as a precursor to their epic Legend series releases. In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the release of the eight track 1990 Demo, Retroactive Records and Paradox Productions present the album completely remixed (by Eric Clayton and Brian Kehew) and remastered (J Powell of Steinhaus), from the original analog tapes! Also included are three bonus tracks originally recorded in February of 1991 available now for the first time ever in all their controversial glory! For fans of Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, U2, Black Sabbath, Queensryche, and Dream Theater!
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Band:A HILL TO DIE UPON
Album:OMENS
Label:Bombworks
Format:CD
Genre:Black Metal
Within a three year period, AHTDU has released two albums that prove black metal does not have to be a parody of itself, but can be powerful, intelligent, as well as pulverizing. If you're a death metal fan, you need this album as you do water. For those that aren't too keen on brutal music, you may find OMENS to be quite a treat - give it a shot! Consider yourself forewarned - prepare to be maimed by the infernal horde known as A HILL TO DIE UPON!
For fans of Dimmu Borgir, 1349, Behemoth, Vader, Hate!
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Band:RANDY STONEHALL
Album:THE LAZARUS HEART
Label:BORN TWICE
Format:CD
Genre:Rock
This 2011 Collector’s Edition release on Born Twice Records finds this 1994 release digitally remastered in a 6 panel digipak featuring lyrics and all new reflections written by Uncle Rand himself for this special release. This is a must‐have release for fans of Bruce Springsteen, Phil Keaggy, and Larry Norman.
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Band:DELUXETONE ROCKETS
Album:GREEN ROOM BLUES
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Punk / Hardcore
Classic 2001 Christian / White Rock And Roll release.
Original 2001 Issue CD copies.
RIYL Stray Cats / Reverened Horton Heat / Cherry Poppin' Daddies.
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Band:EMBODYMENT
Album:HOLD YOUR BREATH
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
Classic 2001 Christian / White Metal release.
Original 2001 Issue CD copies.
RIYL Incubus / Foo Fighters Etc.
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Band:ESO CHARIS
Album:ESO CHARIS
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
Classic 1997 Christian / White MetalCore release.
Original 2001 Reissue CD copies.
RIYL Living Sacrifice / Zao / Underoath Etc.
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Band:FEW LEFT STANDING
Album:REGENERATION OF SELF
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
Classic 2002 Christian / White MetalCore release
Original 2003 CD copies
RIYL Living Sacrifice / Zao / Underoath Etc.
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Band:GHOTI HOOK
Album:TWO YEARS TO NEVER
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Rock
Classic 2000 Christian / White Punk release.
Original 2000 CD issue copies.
RIYL Green Day, MXPX, New Found Glory Etc.
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Band:LOST DOGS
Album:BEST OF THE LOST DOGS
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Rock
Classic 1999 Christian / White Rock release.
Original 1999 CD copies.
RIYL The Choir,Daniel Amos,Adam Again Etc.
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Band:MAGDALLAN
Album:BIG BANG
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
Classic 1992 Christian / White Metal release.
Original 1992 CD copies.
RIYL Van Halen,Guardian,Whitecross Etc.
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Band:VARIOUS ARTISTS
Album:MAKING GOD SMILE - BRIAN WILSON TRIBUTE
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Rock
Classic 2002 Christian / White Rock tribute to BB legend Brian Wilson.
Original 2002 CD copies.
RIYL Beach Boys,Brian Wilson Etc.
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Band:METANOIA
Album:DON`T WALK DEAD
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Metal
Classic 1998 Christian / White Death Metal cd.
Original 1998 CD copies.
RIYL Living Sacrifice, Six Feet Under etc
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Band:MICHAEL ROWE
Album:SAFE AS MILK
Label:BRUTAL PLANET
Format:CD
Genre:Rock
Classic 1995 Christian / Rock cd.
Original 1995 Nine Track CD copies.
RIYL Bruce Springsteen,Randy Stonehill Etc
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