Artist : Metallica Country : USA Release : The $5.98 [EP] - Garage Days Re-Revisited [Japan Edition] Year : 1987 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 VBR Info:
The $5.98 EP: The Garage Days Re-Revisited' is a killer Metallica
album. Minus the album status, of course. These 5 songs feature
Metallica at their heaviest, and it's really cool to hear them tackle
everything from The Misfits to Diamond Head on this record.
Track listing:
1.
Helpless (originally recorded by Diamond Head)-A good song originally,
but Metallica just rocks it here. It has a very garage band sound mixed
with the Black Sabbath-'70s metal style combined. A great cover.
2.
The Small Hours (originally recorded by Holocaust)-Again, a very good
song, but Metallica makes it even better. The song is a slower song, but
it is just as heavy as anything else they did. James' vocals are very
passionate, and Lars' drum beat is amazing. A must listen if you are a
Metallica fan.
3. The Wait (originally recorded by Killing
Joke)-One of Metallica's best songs period. This is miles better than
the Killing Joke version, and once again, Metallica succeeds in making
this song their own. Another must listen for a Metallica fan.
4.
Crash Course In Brain Surgery (originally recorded by Budgie)-This
record has a garageband sound to it that no other Metallica song has.
This is an essential song from Metallica; Lars' drumming on this song is
superb. It's not one of his standout pieces by no means, nor is it one
of the band's, but it's a must-listen.
5. Last Caress/Green Hell
(originally recorded by The Misfits)-And Metallica closes the record out
in style. The whole band rocks out on this one, which carries a very
garage sound as well. Essential for the Metallica fan to listen to.
Artist : Farenheit
Country : France
Release : Origins
Year : 2014
Genre : Hard Rock
File Type : mp3 320
Info:
Farenheit (yes, it’s meant to be spelt that way!) is a French heavy
rock band formed back in the early 1980s when, according to the press
release, Fred A. (aka Fred Avesque, vocals / guitar), TT (aka Thierry
Traup, guitar) and Michel A. (aka Michel Antoine, bass) met on the bench
of their secondary school in the southern town of Nîmes.
The band did manage to release one 7” single, but as the guys matured into adulthood they went their separate ways.
Fred
A. moved to the UK and played in numerous bands, including Troy (with
former Angel Witch, Tytan and E.F. Band drummer Dave Dufort), Tour De
Force (with ex-Satan / Blnd Fury frontman Lou Taylor) and Driveshaft.
Fred also had one of the best daytime jobs in the world when he was on
the staff at the legendary Shades record store in London. Meanwhile, TT
started a family and went on to become a fine artist and designer, while
Michel A. became a mercenary in Africa.
In 2010 the trio crossed
paths once again and decided to reform Farenheit, acquiring Portuguese
drummer Paulo S. (aka Paulo Santos) to complete the line-up. Although it
took a while, a demo was recorded some four years later, and eventually
mixed by renowned record producer Steve Loveday; the result being this
six-track EP entitled Origins.
Now, with Farenheit having such an
exciting background I was praying that I wouldn’t have to say bad things
about what seems to be a genuine bunch of guys, so it gives me great
pleasure to reveal that Origins is a fine heavy rock release.
The
band cites numerous influences in making this opus such as Tesla, Iron
Maiden, Y&T, Judas Priest and Thin Lizzy and I’d say that the
soulful grit of Lizzy is what comes through most here. The songs most
certainly suggest that this is a bunch of musicians who know how to
concoct the correct formula to make an accessible, entertaining but
above all hard rockin’ opus.
Right from the off with ‘Always’ it’s
clear that the guys work well together and have produced a remarkably
catchy opening track with a distinctive 80s feel, in that there’s a
rich, warm texture to the production, and also with the vocals which are
delivered effortlessly.
Further glories abound with ‘So Far Away’,
which is a pacey, energetic affair with a driving beat and strong bass.
And it’s the bass which really shines throughout this platter, giving
the opus a steely backbone to work in tandem with guitar and drum. Okay,
so there are no real thrills or standout track but it’s consistently
cool throughout, and delivered with an easy-going, knowing sort of
presence as proof that the main core of the band has known each other
for a while.
‘Stalker’ continues the trend of accessible tunes, but
this time it’s a simmering number prompted by a weighty bass trundle
before the incessant march of the riff. The menacing plod provides a
perfect atmosphere for the lyrics which speak of how “The night is
young, I walk alone… cos’ I’m your stalker, waiting night and day”
amidst a crescendo of crashing cymbals and cascading guitar tones…
excellent stuff!
Artist : Ivanhoe Country : Germany Release : Walk In Mindfields Year : 2005 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Many thought the "old" (Formed in 1986) German Power-Progmetallers
Ivanhoe was put to rest after the departure with singer Andy B. Franck
(Brainstorm, Symphorce), but what really happened was that the remaining
members Achim Welsch and Giovanni Soulas went on a long, long search,
that lasted for around 3 years until Achim found Mischa Mang in a
musical called "Jesus Christ Superstar" (Mischa played Judas).
This
was in 2001, and it would take another 4 years before the first album
was released, to be exact, the last day of February 2005.
The album
"Walk in Mindfields" is Ivanhoe's fourth full-length album, this first
since 1997, so you can only guess how careful Mischa was picked, they
really waited until they'd found a singer that would fit perfect.
And
Mischa was found, Ivanhoe wrote songs and recorded them, signed with
Massacre Records and have now released the "comeback" album that's not
really a comeback album.
1. Into The Future 2:51
2. On My Way 2:45
3. Eyes Of Fire 2:20
4. I Want The World 3:16
5. Renegades 3:09
6. Push Shove 3:29
7. Winds Of Fate 3:32
8. Make Your Move 1:59
9. Live Your Dreams 3:19
10. Expedition To The Red Planet 5:44
11. In The Depths Of Hell (Bonus Track) 6:01Artist : Rhoads Country : USA Release : Into The Future [Reissue] Year : 1986 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Kelly Rhoads, lead singing brother of famous Ozzy Guitarist Randy
Rhoads fronts this 80's hard/heavy outfit, featuring Gumby on guitar,
and Nick Menza (Megadeth) on Drums. Featuring John Goodwin. Traditional
metal hailing out of L.A.
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