The final studio release of the Death catalogue was again recorded with new lineup. Chuck brought his Control Denied playmates Shannon Hamm (guitar), Scott Clendenin (bass) and Richard Christy (drums), all competent enough in their roles. On the musical side, it's as if he's combining his home band with a solo project.   Mar 1, 2023

Black Sabbath's debut studio album is widely regarded as the first Metal album with dark lyrics for the time of release. Album was recorded in a single twelve-hour session on 16 October 1969 and released on 13 February 1970 by Vertigo Records. Aside from the bells, thunder and rain sound effects added to the beginning of the opening track and the double-tracked guitar solos, there were virtually no overdubs added to the album.   Feb 26, 2023

Album "Paranoid" is often cited as key influence for the development of Metal music genre as well as one of the earliest Heavy Metal albums. Album is Sabbath's best-selling record. Black Sabbath returned to the studio with producer Rodger Bain, just four months after the first album was released. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine considered "Paranoid" as the greatest metal album ever.   Feb 26, 2023

Vol. 4 is Sabbath's 4-th studio album and was the first album produced by guitarist Tony Iommi and Patrick Meehan, the band's then-manager, though his actual involvement in the album's production was minimal. "Snowblind" was album's working title, but Vertigo Records executives were reluctant to release an album with such an obvious drug reference. Recording was plagued with problems, many due to substance abuse.   Feb 26, 2023

"Master of Reality" is Black Sabbath's third studio album released as previous two by Vertigo Records. Album is now considered as one of the greatest Rock/Metal albums of all time, while on release received many negatively reactions by critics. It is regarded as the foundation of doom / stoner / sludge metal. Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler downtuned their instruments during the production, achieving bigger, heavier sound.   Feb 26, 2023

Second album "Dreamweaver" is even better and more varied than the first. Sabbat has managed to put out some very unique albums in their somehow short career. The production is cool, thick guitar sounds & great riffs to be found inside, and aggressive energy drums. Martin Walkyier's vocals are notable too - quite harsh and aggressive, yet very suiting the whole thing.   Feb 25, 2023

"History of a Time To Come” is one of the most impressive Speed/Thrash Metal albums of its day. This is a dark, serious, spiteful record. The band sounded faster, tighter and more venomous than ever before. Martin Walkyier's vile, aggressive, but still melodic vocal style is the perfect vehicle to steer the endless cavalry of well-constructed, intense riffing. And in Andy Sneap we have an excellent guitar player, who showcases his skills with great gitar riffs.   Feb 25, 2023

Fourth Zeppelin's album commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV, was released by Atlantic Records and was produced by guitarist Jimmy Page. Band decided that album would officially be untitled and would be represented instead by four symbols chosen by each band member. Album was a commercial and critical success and is Led Zeppelin's best-selling album, shipping over 37 million copies worldwide.   Feb 24, 2023

"Houses of the Holy" is fifth Zeppelin's studio album and was released by Atlantic Records. Although critical response was mixed, album became a commercial success, with over 10 million albums sold. All instruments and vocals were provided by the band members Robert Plant (vocals), Jimmy Page (guitar), John Paul Jones (bass, keyboards), and John Bonham (drums). Album was produced by Page and mixed by Eddie Kramer.   Feb 24, 2023

Album "Foregone" is return to form for In Flames. There is more Melodic Death Metal on this album, than Metalcore/Groove Metal, but otherwise it is pretty much what they've always been doing. It's just that this time around, most of it clicks for me. Swedes deserve a big plus for recruiting guitarist Chris Broderick, who with his high technical skills nicely colored the solo parts. I can hear bits from every era of In Flames throughout this album.   Feb 24, 2023

"Made in Japan" is live album recorded during first tour of Japan in August 1972 and became a commercial and critical success record. The band did not consider the album to be important and only Glover and Paice showed up to mix it. The band did not want the album to be released outside Japan and wanted full rights to the tapes, but it was released worldwide anyway.   Feb 23, 2023

Album "As in Gardens, So in Tombs" is built on great ideas and melodies, with frequent tempo changes. You can hear keyboards carry the melody, varied synthesizer sounds, melodic guitar riffs and fast cannonade of drums, which together make a good brand for Melodic Black Metal. They know very well, how to compose good songs.   Feb 23, 2023

"Sabotage" is a very well composed, presented and laid out album. It is truly excellent record with the original line-up before drug abuse and personal conflicts let to a first split. Sabotage might be one of the band's gloomiest and heaviest records of all times without losing the band's eerie and psychedelic vibe. Album was recorded in the midst of a legal battle with the band's former manager Patrick Meehan.   Feb 19, 2023

Musically, "Aphelion" is an album with pleasant melancholic atmosphere by use of keyboards, lighter arrangements, soft guitar beats and polished drums. New album is bleak, introverted and coming from a place of darkness, yet full of yearning and anticipation. Even though the music is quite a bit softer than their old albums, it is quite successful. The only problem I have is with the singing, which has changed in recent years and is unnaturally soft.   Feb 19, 2023

As with other Black Sabbath albums, the main strength on "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" is the epic heavy riffs. But there is less of the very dark and doomy sound and there was a rapid increase in sophistication in the overall song structures and progression. You can find here some very melodic and almost symphonicparts scattered about and there is also an increase usage of acoustic guitar and keys.   Feb 19, 2023

The band had been on a long hiatus after Insult to Injury, and their return with a different sound and in a different style was a disappointment for some fans, or some liked the album more than the previous efforts. Stylistically, the band combined Power and Groove Metal. There are several new members here, including bassist Jimmy Preziosa, guitarist Warren Conditi and the new vocalist Rob Gonzo.   Feb 19, 2023

"Virgin Killer" wows the listener with a fresh Rocking sound and an all around tighter musical base. Songs are catchier, more polished and Klaus Meine’s vocals are great. It was the band's 1st album to attract markedly attention outside Europe. Title is described as being a reference to time as the killer of innocence. Original cover featured a nude prepubescent girl, which stirred controversy. As a result, the album was re-issued with a different cover.   Feb 19, 2023

"In Trance" is another absolute essential album and there's no dull moments on this record. This was the first of two studio albums to feature drummer Rudy Lenners, and the first album by the band to contain the now-famous logo and controversial artwork. Material is almost evenly split between two types of songs: those written by Roth and those written by Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine.   Feb 19, 2023

"Lonesome Crow" is the debut album by the German Hard Rock band Scorpions. In support of "Lonesome Crow", Scorpions toured as the opening act for the British rock band UFO. At the end of the tour Scorpions lead guitarist Michael Schenker was asked to fill an open position as UFO's guitarist and accepted the position. Schenker's departure temporarily resulted in the breakup of the band but Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine ultimately merged with the band Dawn Road.   Feb 19, 2023

I like Scorpions, but it took me a few years to appreciate their music and overall quality. "Fly to the Rainbow" is their second studio album and was their first release with guitarist Uli Jon Roth and bassist Francis Buchholz, and the only one to include drummer Jürgen Rosenthal (all from "Dawn Road" band). Three songs on "Fly to the Rainbow" were co-written with departing guitarist Michael Schenker as part of his agreement on leaving the band.   Feb 18, 2023

Invasion marks the beginning of Manilla Road's long and interesting journey. It's definitely an album worth listening to, although it can hardly stand among the group's finest work. This is not nearly as Metal as the bands later work, being more of a Psychedelic Hard Rock album with few Old school Metal elements.   Feb 18, 2023

This album is only 35 minutes long. The riffs all maintained an amount of Rock attitude and fervor. In terms of professionalism and technicality this is hardly what most would consider particularly excellent. But in many ways this album signifies the slight beginning of what some would term the classic Manilla Road sound. I think the sound still owes a fair amount to '70s Psychedelic/Hard Rock, whereas there are occasional hints of old school Heavy Metal.   Feb 18, 2023

"Mob Rules" is second Black Sabbath release with Ronnie James Dio and the magic is still alive and true. Musically, the band is going for faster numbers and tighter song arrangement, although there is no lack of Sabbath's trademark gloom and doom. Although this album is not quite as influencial as it's predecessor, it contains all the same elements that made the first album great.   Feb 18, 2023

Many fans have prejudices about the given album, but Ian Gillan is an awesome singer and the music is very good chunky Heavy Metal with some doomier moments and great guitar riffs. Music was building still on the Ward-Iommi-Butler line-up. Gillan voice, pushed the band back into their 1970's prime in terms of writing and provided a multi-octave vocal assault to many of the classic tracks.   Feb 18, 2023

"Innocent Victim" is Uriah Heep's 11th studio album released by Bronze Records in the UK and Warner Bros Records in the US. It contains another well-known hit of the band "Free Me".   Feb 18, 2023

"Firefly" was Uriah Heep's first album without their first lead vocalist and founding member David Byron, and the first of three albums with new singer John Lawton. It is their tenth studio album, released by Bronze Records in the UK and Warner Bros Records in the US. Also bassist Trevor Bolder made his Uriah Heep debut on this album.   Feb 18, 2023

"Sweet Freedom" is Uriah Heep's 6th studio album released by Bronze Records in the UK and Warner Bros. Records in the US. Album contains great hit "Stealin' ". Band began to explore new styles to flesh out their combination of Progressive Rock complexity and Hard Rock muscle.   Feb 17, 2023

If you like Old School Death Metal with some great riffs, heavy melodies and some evil atmosphere, this album is for you. It's dark, heavy, and morbid, but with good sound. Guitars are thick and down tuned just like you’d expect them to be and bass/drums provides a proper foundation for the music.   Feb 17, 2023

"The Magician's Birthday" is the 5th studio album by Uriah Heep, released by Bronze Records in the UK and Mercury Records in the US. Music on the album combines Prog. elements, hooked to some clean, powerful arrangements and a good melodies. The concept was based loosely on a short story written by keyboardist Ken Hensley.   Feb 16, 2023

죽어버린 남자다움에 오함마로 심폐소생을 시키는 앨범. 멈췄던 심장이 그들의 리프와 드럼을 따라 다시 뛰기 시작한다.   Nov 1, 2024

스래쉬 음반을 언급할 때 항상 다섯 손가락 안에 꼽는 앨범...모든 곡이 베스트일 정도로 완벽하다. 개인적으로 Stronger Than Hate을 가장 좋아한다.   Nov 6, 2024

85-90, 예전에 빽판으로 즐기던 음반. 운이 좋게 다시 시디로 구입하게 들어보게 되었다. 지금 이 시점에서는 좋게 들렸고 시원시원했다. 녹음은 거칠긴 하나 가끔 너무 갑갑한 믹싱이 되어 있는 메탈음반이 많은데 차라리 이런 식으로 만드는게 낫다 싶다. 1,2집도 언제인가는 구해지지 않을까 생각해본다.   Oct 30, 2024

어쿠스틱 기타, 첼로, 플루트 등을 이용하여 녹음한 어쿠스틱 사운드의 작품이다. 그러나 표현하고자 하는 사운드의 방향성 자체는 무겁고 진지하다. 멜로디가 약간 서늘한 냉기를 품고 있다. 더운 여름에 들으면 시원함을 느낄 수도 있지만 대체로 가을의 분위기에 잘 어울린다. 커버아트와 음악의 매칭이 절묘하다.   Nov 4, 2024

90-95. 이 시기의 블가 앨범들은 다 좋은 듯. hansi의 보컬을 더 느끼고 싶어서 사모으기 시작한 앨범인데 그렇다고 나랑 맞는 음악을 하는 밴드가 아닐 수 있었지만 지금까지 몇번들어본 결과는 만족스러운 행진 중이다. the eldar같은 곡은 지금의 나에게는 최고의 곡. 인트로+본곡 같은 스타일로 중복이 되는데 큰 단점같지는 않다. 조화롭게 잘 넘어갔다.   Nov 8, 2024

95-100 2024년까지 나온 오케스트라와의 협연 음반 모든 것을 통틀어 최고다. 다 어설픈 편곡때문에 그냥 원곡 듣고 말지 라는 생각이 드는 반면 이 음반은 최소 제대로 만들어진 영화음악 하나 들었다 할 정도로 편곡자체가 매우 잘 되어 밴드와 오케스트라가 제대로 융화 예상과 달리 스튜디오로 앨범을 냈지만 dvd 2disc를 사면 라이브 시디가 포함되어 있는 듯 하다.   2 days ago

85- 90 채스틴의 기타가 바삐 움직인다. 당시의 다른 기타리스트와는 다른 맛이 있다. 레더 레온은 참 좋은 보컬같다라고 생각을 또 하게 되었다.   Oct 27, 2024

라센은 일본 빅터에서 받아 동일하게 12번 "Rainy Nights"이 더 들어가 있다. 앙그라 초기는 의외로 많이 듣지 않아 생각보다 익숙하지 않은 면이 있다. 현재는 이 정도 점수를 주고 다음에 또 감상하면서 고쳐보도록 하겠다   Oct 28, 2024

Their most representative album of the eighties, full of innovation and class, with forceful themes and a benchmark in style for the hard rock genre, in fact it is their best-selling work to date! My personal precise rating is (94/100) Faves: Criyng In The Rain and Don´t Turn Away!   Oct 30, 2024

완벽하다. 지금와서 painkiller 정도의 힘을 기대하는 것은 무리지만 관록과 경험으로 영그러진 놀라운 앨범을 냈다. 엔지니어링도 크게 한몫했다.   Oct 31, 2024

옛 모습이 그립다. 그래도 화이팅!   Nov 1, 2024

조금도 기대안했었는데….훌륭합니다!!   Nov 1, 2024

온갖 괴생물체들이 꿈틀거리는듯한 아트워크의 세계관이 펼쳐지며..끈적이는 불협화음 데스 사운드에 빨려든다.   Nov 6, 2024

The album finds Blood Incantation returning to their death metal roots with renewed psychedelic vigour, eager to tear apart familiar metallic ideas   Nov 6, 2024

80-90. 메킹 커멘트를 보고 얼라이브를 베스트 대용으로 해도 된다는 의견에 2,3를 사게 되었는데 1,3에만 rock and roll all nite가 있다는 것을 다시 여기서도 알립니다. 이번에 사게된 앨범이 일본반 shm-cd 규격인데 음질이 나쁜게 아니지만 2보다는 살짝 거친게 아닌가 싶다. 아직까지는 얼라이브 시리즈+일반 스튜디오 베스트 조합으로 끝낼 생각.   Nov 6, 2024

85-90 기본적으로 2010년 이후 이들의 앨범이 특별히 구리다고 생각이 든 적이 없다. 이번 앨범은 기다려도 라센이 안나와서 결국 수입반을 샀다. 전체적인 곡 수준, 연주 수준 모든게 긍정적 방향이다.   Nov 6, 2024

85-95. 5번은 후기 대표곡. 커버한 밴드가 sodom , megadeth, helloween, Jorn 등이 있다. 필 라이엇이 안죽었다면 사이크스가 백사로 과연 넘어갔을까 하는 생각과 씬 리지가 꽤나 터프한 느낌도 갖게 되는 과정이었는데 이 미래가 재미있었겠다 라는 생각이 드는 앨범.   Nov 6, 2024

Very good work on guitars,a tight rhythm sectionand lots of keyboards effects the way only FATES WARNING teached to play !   Nov 7, 2024

훌륭한 데뷰. 1집을 꼭 사야 할까라는 생각으로 살다가 이제야 얻어걸린 느낌으로 사게 되었다. 물론 1집을 필수라고 여기지 않았지만 후회도 없다. 보컬이 멤버들보다 나이가 10여살 많은 걸로 기억하고 게디리의 좀 더 듣기 좋은 버전이라고 생각이 든다. 다만 믹싱이 마음에 들지 않아서 살짝 밋밋하다. 보컬과 드럼이 살짝 뒤로 간 느낌.리믹스가 절실하나 과연?   Nov 7, 2024