Monday 29 December 2014







Artist : Sacred Warrior
Country : USA
Release : Rebellion
Year : 1988
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 VBR

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In 1988 the Christian metal movement was really beginning to grow. Bands like Bloodgood and Stryper were already very popular on the scene. However, most new bands were either moving towards the popular thrash or pop metal sounds. There were very few Christian bands exploring the melodic and progressive style of bands like Queensryche, Crimson Glory and Fates Warning. Sacred Warrior were one of the very first notable bands on the scene with "Rebellion" being their debut to the world. Sacred Warrior fused the melodic, progressive metal sound with a heavy American power metal style. Songs like "Children of the Light" and "The Heavens Are Calling" are pure American power metal that would rival Metal Church, while the title track, "Stay Away from Evil" and "Day of the Lord" are more melodic. Of course, what really makes or breaks a band of this style is the vocalist. Sacred Warrior vocalist Rey Parra is often compared to one of heavy metal's elite singers, Geoff Tate of Queensryche. While the comparison is valid, Parra also has a style and charisma all his own. His high, soaring, glass-shattering voice is the catalyst of Sacred Warrior's sound, combined with a tight rhythm section, amazing guitar solos, searing riffs and memorable songs. The band's lyrical direction stood in direct opposition to the many bands out there using "evil" as a shock tactic to sell records. Their message was a direct attempt to infiltrate the dark heavy metal scene with a message of hope and faith in Jesus. In retrospect, some of the lyrics on "Rebellion" are a bit corny, but certainly no more-so than the hordes of bands promoting a dark, negative message at the time.






Artist : Gurd
Country : Switzerland
Release : Bang!
Year : 2006
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Obscure thrash metal act from Switzerland.

Tuesday 23 December 2014








Artist : Queensryche
Country : USA
Release : Acoustic Conversation Covered
Year : 2008
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Bootleg CD including interviews and tracks recorded at various radio stations.







Artist : Queensryche
Country : USA
Release : American Soldier
Year : 2009
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Queensryche has had quite a roller coaster ride over the past decade. From 1999-2009, the band featured three different sets of songwriters before settling in with producer/songwriter Jason Slater in 2006 for Operation: Mindcrime II. With Slater back for round two with lead singer Geoff Tate and company, Queensryche has clearly found its creative legs on American Soldier, a concept record detailing the experiences of United States servicemen and women.
Starting with the "on your feet!" call of a boot camp drill instructor in "Sliver," American Soldier takes the listener on a unique journey of hard rock bombardment. Featuring a plethora of heavy riffing throughout the album, particularly on the rockers "Man Down!" and "Unafraid," American Soldier embraces Queensryche's heavier roots, without forgetting the epic side of the band.







Artist : Queensryche
Country : USA
Release : Mindcrime At The Moore
Year : 2007
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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A must-have for fans of mindcrime 1&2. well recorded, and well performed. the entirety of mindcrimes 1 & 2 are contained here. these discs won't replace your studio cuts- they're classics, but a welcome companion to them.







Artist : Queensryche/Geoff Tate
Country : USA
Release : Face To Face
Year : 2006
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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This is a collection of the music of Queensryche and Geoff tate from their short stint with Sanctuary records for tribe and his solo album. These are re-releases of the studio tracks, not live.







Artist : Queensryche
Country : USA
Release : Take Cover
Year : 2007
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Queensryche Pays Tribute To A Diverse Collection Of Favorite Songs With An 11-Song Covers Compilation Ranging From Pink Floyd To Black Sabbath and Buffalo Springfield To Broadway And Much More.







Artist : Queensryche
Country : USA
Release : The Art Of Live
Year : 2004
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Art of Live was recorded by the band's crew on their 2003 tour in support of the album TRIBE (Sanctuary Records, 2003).







Artist : Queensryche
Country : USA
Release : Tribe
Year : 2003
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Tribe is the eighth full-length studio album by the Seattle based Progressive Metal band Queensryche. It was released in 2003 to mixed reviews, and of all of Queensryche's albums to date it is probably the most misunderstood and underrated.
Following on the heels of the unpopular Q2K album, and featuring a credibility-questionable semi-return from former guitarist Chris DeGarmo which some fans accused of being cynical, the album is sometimes unfairly dismissed as being an awful record that fans should avoid.
In my opinion there is still actually quite a lot to like about Tribe and it is by no means the band's worst outing to date. The band have always been big fans of evolution, and never made two albums in a row that sounded much alike. Tribe has its own sound like all Queensryche albums do, even though people sometimes lump it in with the previous two records as being `that alternative period.'







Artist :       Racer X
Country :     USA
Release :     Street Lethal [Japan Edition]
Year :           1986
Genre :       Heavy Metal
File Type :   mp3 320

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 If your a fan of 80's music, or a fan of great guitar work in general, you will LOVE this album. Not only does Paul Gilbert demonstrate his superb guitar work, it also shows the power of the other band members as well. This is the Genesis album of Racer X, and is in itself an awesome demonstration of Rock and Roll. Gilberts terrifying guitar licks and the intense drums, bass and vocals will blow you away! If your an aspiring musician, you will enjoy Pauls guitar wizardry on this album. Also purchase Second Heat for more intense action.







Artist : Racer X
Country : USA
Release : Second Heat [Japan Edition]
Year : 1988
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Compared to Racer X's first album, Second Heat takes some of its focus away from Paul Gilbert's lightning-fast guitar playing capabilities and tries to showcase the band's abilites as a whole. Jeff Smith's singing is a little more tolerable on this record than the first, sometimes its even good. The song "Scarified" pretty much fits all of the noodling I can handle for a whole album into three minutes. Also includes a solid cover of "Heart of A Lion" by Judas Priest.
Live: Extreme Volume I







Live: Extreme Volume II







Artist : Racer X
Country : USA
Release : Live: Extreme Volume I & II
Year : 1988
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Racer X has always been known for their speedy licks and insane melodies. Consisting of two guitarists (who play their guitars at incredibly fast speeds, still staying in exact synchronization with each other) you will hear harmonies that you might have thought not possible to be achieved live on stage. If your looking for the sheer brutality of their speed, just listen to their solos. Each member (Paul Gilbert, Scott Travis, John Alderete, and ex-member Bruce Bouillet) has their own solo, that clearly show the power driven behind Racer X. Great picks to listen to on this album is (my personal live favorite) She Wants Control, which is a pretty bluesy song including a very chunky bridge.
Extreme Volume II is no less than Extreme Volume. What's strange is Mr. Munoz says this CD is lacking energy. How could one CD have Energy and another CD Lack energy when the recording is the same and the show was the same? It's impossible. Extreme Volume II is simply the "other songs" not on Extreme Volume. Granted, EV has all the indivdual solos, but frankly, EVII has the better songs with Heart Of Lion, Moonage Daydream, Hammer Away and the best non-KISS version of Detroit Rock City.

Monday 22 December 2014








Artist : Holy Moses
Country : Germany
Release : The New Machine Of Liechtenstein [Remastered]
Year : 1989
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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15 Years Ago this Album was Sold Out and Now It's Back - Both Albums Include Bonus Live Tracks which have Been Recorded Since the Re-union in 2001. "The New Machine of Liechtenstein" Includes Two Live Bonus Tracks with "Ssp" and "Lost in the Maze" which Are Still Played in the Actual Setlist from Holy Moses. The Re-mastering, Live Recordings and Mix have Been Carried Out by the Present Producer Michael Hankel in Blue Castle Studio, Hamburg. Authentic Sound Without Overdubs and Any Trickery Leave These Re-releases as a Special Collector's Item for Fans Young and Old.







Artist : Rhett Forrester
Country : USA
Release : Gone With The Wind [Reissue]
Year : 1984
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 VBR

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Rhetts solo album Gone With The Wind is a killer album. Its just one of those barn burners that if properly promoted could have been huge. Now its a rare hidden gem, Rhett shows his cocky attitude backed by some big rythmatic drums, played by Carl Canady of one of my other favorite bands " The Rods " and a driving bass. Talk about some burning guitar work this album is loaded with it, and when its all mixed together we get a hell of a rock n roll album. Easily one of my favorite rockers. This baby sits waiting for someone to pick up like a loaded gun ready to go off, and when it does your gonna say how in the hell did I never hear this!







Artist : Exodus
Country : USA
Release : Force Of Habit [Remastered]
Year : 1992
Genre : Hard Rock Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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The disc has been Remastered. So the music sounds as good as ever. The disc art is somwhat cool despite being somewhat simple. A white disc with the Exodus logo in a hand-written font in red similating blood, with a bit of splatter. Same for the album title on the bottom half of the disc.







Artist : Quiet Riot
Country : USA
Release : Quiet Riot [Remastered]
Year : 1988
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Despite the fact that they had one of the best-selling metal albums of the '80s (1983's massive hit Metal Health), it is probably true to say that Quiet Riot had much more success than they ever truly deserved. Metal Health's sales mostly derived from the band's cover of Slade's "Cum on Feel the Noise," success arguably more credited to good timing than to musical quality. Still, despite two unsuccessful follow-ups to Metal Health, Quiet Riot had yet to hit rock bottom, which would finally arrive in 1988. After years of tension, the group fired their vocalist, Kevin Dubrow, and replaced him with Paul Shortino for QR, the band's fourth U.S. release. Shortino sounds competent, but overall he lacks the general charisma of Dubrow. The real problem with the album, however, is the songs themselves, which are loaded with unmemorable lyrics and melodies. By now, it was obvious that the bandmembers were not skilled songwriters, but usually they managed to place a few guilty pleasures on their past releases, which is certainly not the case here. Unfortunately, the performances on QR make the album horribly faceless; the record shows a once-popular rock group trying to retain their glory days with a handful of disgustingly generic material. Not too surprisingly, the album was a complete critical and commercial bomb, and with just cause; this is by far Quiet Riot's weakest record of the '80s.

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