Artist : Hydra Vein Country : UK Release : Rather Death Than False Of Faith/After The Dream Year : 2007 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
HYDRA VEIN were a truly intense (at times bordering on both early
black and death metal) thrashed-out speed metal group from the UK. They
released two LP's, 1988's "Rather Death Than False Of Faith" and 89's
"After The Dream". Long forgotten by many, HYDRA VEIN has long been
considered one of those "lost greats" by fanatical fans of all early
extreme metal pioneers. Hopefully this brilliant CD does much to expose
HYDRA VEIN to a new generation of thrashers, so they can receive some of
the credit they so brutally deserve. Musically, HYDRA VEIN was similar
in sound to groups like MORBID SAINT (US), DEATHWISH (UK), MINOTAUR,
POISON, ASSASSIN, and DARKNESS all from Germany, MORTUARY (Mexico), NUM
SKULL (US), BLESSED DEATH (US), and at times a whole bunch of late-80's
South American groups like DEATH YELL, PENTAGRAM, ATOMIC AGGRESSOR,
MUTILATOR, etc.
1. Big In Japan (Extended Remix) - Alphaville
2. Sounds Like A Melody (Special Long Version) - Alphaville
3. Remember What You Like - Jenny Burton
4. Jimmy Loves Maryann - Josie Cotton
5. Rhythm Of The Street (12'' Dance Remix) - Patti Austin
6. When Doves Cry (Extended Version) - Prince
7. Night Sky (Extended Version) - Rose Laurens
8. Like To Get To Know You Well (International Remix) - Howard Jones
9. Susanna-La Colegiala (Vinyl Addicted Discumbia Edit) - The Control Band
10. I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Extended Mix) - Nik Kershaw
11. Self Control (Vocal Extended Version) - Laura Branigan
12. Infatuation (Longer Ultratraxx Remix) - Rod Stewart
13. Legs (Metal Mix) - ZZ Top
14. Modern Day Delilah - Van Stephenson
15. A Fine,Fine Day - Tony Carey
16. Against All Odds (Extended Ultrasound Version) - Phil Collins
17. I Don't Wanna Lose You - Elephant
18. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
19. You Might Think (Ultrasound 12'' Version) - The Cars
20. Stay The Night - Chicago
21. The Killing Moon - Echo & The Bunnymen
22. Axel F. - Harold Faltermeyer (Bonus Track)Artist : Various Artists Country : Various Release : Diplos Xrysos [Reissue] Year : 1984 Genre : Rock File Type : mp3 320 Info: 1985
double LP released from WEA label back in the glorious days of rock and
pop. Includes artists from the 80s Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop scene. Please
note that this was never released on CD. I have personally collected
all the tracks and put them together from CD rips. To make the recording
and effort more interesting I have replaced a few tracks with rare
remixes or extended versions plus I added a 1987 track that I really
like listening to...
Hope that old-time music lovers will enjoy this one.
Artist : Pantera Country : USA Release : I Am The Night Year : 1985 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Just about every metal fan knows the name Pantera. The Texas-based
band was a huge metal presence in the `90s. In a decade when metal's
popularity was in decline, the heavy, thrashing Pantera became almost a
household name. What's less well-known is that the band had been active
since the early `80s, recording a series of albums in the glam/hair
metal style before releasing their 1990 breakthrough Cowboys From Hell.
Originally
released in 1985, I Am the Night was the band's third album. It's still
by and large a hair metal album, but you can hear the band moving into
thrashier territory. In particular, the guitar riffs are noticeably
faster and the rhythms are heavier. The band still sounds a lot like
Britny Fox here, thanks in large part to Terry Glaze's raspy vocals and
the songwriting style, which tends to focus on rock anthems and yes the
occasional sappy ballad. It's a hair metal album with some killer guitar
work, but a hair metal album nonetheless. Standout tracks are the
rocking "I Am the Night," "Onward We Rock" and the very metal
"Valhalla." Like all the early Pantera albums, I Am the Night has some
very cheesy, very amateur cover artwork.
1. Evila Si Eh 00:54
2. Keep It True 05:19
3. The Rapture 04:35
4. In God's Shadow 05:05
5. In Rememberance 08:22
6. Light Replaces Darkness 05:24
7. Armor Of God 04:42
8. Divine Temptation 06:30
9. Ascend Unto Heaven 11:36
10. Sinner's Prayer 01:55Artist : Faith Factor Country : USA Release : Against A Darkened Sky Year : 2008 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Against A Darkened Sky, the groups fall of 2008 Retroactive full
length debut, brings a traditional classic power metal sound certain to
appeal to fans of Sacred Warrior, Recon, Jacobs Dream (David Taylor
era), Fates Warning, old Queensryche, Crimson Glory and Iron Maiden.
Those whose musical tastes trend towards classic metal – think Saint and
Judas Priest – should find a lot to like in Faith Factor as well. The
band best exhibits its technical songwriting skills on the resonant “In
God’s Shadow”, intricate “Armor Of God” (time changes galore in this
one), Recon-ish “Divine Temptation” and the all out progressiveness of
the eleven minute “Ascend Unto Heaven”. A more melodic based direction
is taken on “The Rapture” while “Keep It True” proves a Christian metal
anthem and “Light Replaces Darkness” an upbeat piece with a catchy
chorus hook. Rounding things out is the majestic power ballad “In
Remembrance”.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Kammenos
*Heavy Metal, Armed Forces
