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JUNE 2010
DEEP SWITCH - Nine Inches Of God Double CD
Thanks for all the support everyone!!  | CRISIS - Armed To The Teeth / Kick It Out
SKR039DCD
Release Date: October 12, 2010
Double CD
$14.00
Obscure US 80's Metal band CRISIS formed back in 1980. Taking a heavy dose of their influences from MOTORHEAD, RAVEN, IRON MAIDEN, and the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, it wasn't to big of a suprise that they got signed to an English label, Bullet Records. Their debut came out in 1984 "Armed To The Teeth" and of course their music was much bigger in Europe than the USA because they weren't being another Motley Crue or Quiet Riot band. After the well received first album, the band's label went bankrupt and the second album "Kick It Out" failed to reach European distributors and their established fans. The band struggled on and eventually called it quits. This release contains the band's entire career on a double disc with a full color booklet with the band's history and lyrics.
CD 1
Armed To The Teeth (1984)
1. Crank It Up
2. Diane
3. We’re The Boys
4. Break In The Action
5. Take It Or Leave It
6. Armed To The Teeth
Kick It Out (1985)
7. Kick It Out
8. Metal Meltdown
9. Keep Fighting
10. We Come To Rock
11. At Night
12. Don’t Come Back
13. Scene Of The Crime
14. Pay The Price
CD 2
Unreleased Songs
1. Driven By The Clock
2. Blue Roses
3. Dodged Another Bullet
4. It Isn’t Easy Being Me
5. Fan The Flames
6. Rock Fever
7. Stand Your Ground
8. Don’t Look Back
9. Scars
10. Lighting Fires
11. Independent
12. El Camino
13. Kicked Around |  | REVELATION - Never Comes Silence
SKR038CD
Release Date: October 12, 2010
CD
$12.00
Coming into their sophomore album, Revelation ended up losing their bass player, Bert Hall (to pursue other music) and recruited Josh Hart. The album started off as a demo and was also the album where the band felt like they had corrected their mistakes on the “Salvation’s Answer” debut. Shortly after they finished writing the entire album, the band had good fortune to meet up with Hellhound Records who happened to be signing a lot of the local Doom Metal bands. This album is sort of a tribute to hard times John Brenner was going through and shortly after the album came out, he left the band until the turn of the century. This is a staple album in the Doom Metal genre and surely is a great mix of Black Sabbath and Rush, which could be considered as Progressive Doom if you want to get technical. There’s a bonus gig on the multimedia CD that you can watch on your computer with this line up of John, Josh, and Steve.
1. Against Nature
2. Ashes
3. The Unbearable Vision
4. Frustrations
5. One Last Step
6. Spectre
7. Wounds Which Never Heal
8. Unreal
9. Never Comes Silence
Enchanced CD
Live at Spectator's
Frederick, MD January 13, 1993
Final show with John Brenner and Josh Hart
Soundboard recording (first song cuts in late)
1. One Last Step
2. Infinite Nothingness
3. Never Comes Silence Part 2
4. Unreal
5. Wounds Which Never Heal
6. Poets And Paupers
7. Long After Midnight
TV John Show, 1992
1. Poets And Paupers
2. Wounds Which Never Heal |  | DEEP SWITCH - Nine Inches Of God
SKR037DCD
Release Date: September 14, 2010
Double CD
$14.00
The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal in my opinion has basically 2 eras. The first era is from 1979 to 1981 which is considered the big boom of Heavy Metal. The 2nd era is from 1982 to 1986-ish. So taking us into the mid 80’s a band from the U.K. emerged called Deep Switch. They looked and sounded like no other band and that still holds true today. They never really took heavy metal too seriously, but that doesn’t mean their music wasn’t serious, because it was, although it was laced with a lot of humor. I think Deep Switch was more influenced by Monty Python than heavy metal. This is extremely unique and original material. Even if you’re not into obscure N.W.O.B.H.M., you should at least treat yourself to hearing this just for the experience. The release consists of 2 CDs, the first one being their classic album, while the 2nd disc is a collection of all their demos. They had a very short lived career, but a very long-winded tale of their history is written inside this massive booklet along with ton of band photos. This band is so original and unique I really couldn’t even point you to some other similar sounding bands.
Check them out here: http://www.myspace.com/deepswitch
CD 1
1. Pigfeeder!
2. Time Machine
3. Nine Inches of God!
4. The Poison Lake
5. The Dark Angel
6. Lovers Of The Dream
7. Poor Bastard!
8. Spinning On The Wheel
CD 2
1. Pigfeeder! (Demo)
2. Time Machine (Demo)
3. Lovers Of The Dream (Demo)
4. The Poison Lake (Demo)
5. Spinning On The Wheel (Demo)
6. Silver Bullet (Demo)*
7. Don't Wanna Work (Demo)*
8. The Dance Feeder (Demo)*
9. The Festive Zone (Demo)*
* Previously unreleased |  | CROWNED IN EARTH - Visions Of The Haunted
SKR036CD
Release Date: May 20, 2010
CD
$12.00
Crowned in Earth was formed by Kevin Lawry in 2008. After forming his own Death / Doom band, Silent Winter, Kevin decided to venture more into the traditional side of Doom and Epic Doom Metal, drawing his main influences from Reverend Bizarre, Cathedral, and Black Sabbath. After a self-released EP (on CD-R) the foundation was laid down to make a bigger step into creating a full-length album with a stronger focus on the songwriting. With the progress of the new songs coming along, the recruit of drummer Darin McCloskey (Pale Divine, Falcon, ex Sinister Realm) stepped into play on the album. With the distance of 2 guys, you wouldn’t be able to tell they weren’t in the same room while this was recorded. The songs remind me (but really hard to pinpoint) of a blend of a few different styles, like Reverend Bizarre, Lord Vicar, The Obsessed, with a small dose of Italian Horror church organs like Paul Chain, Black Hole, or Death SS might put together, but with a cleaner recording. The album is extremely well produced considering the nature of how this all came together. Check out some songs. www.myspace.com/crownedmetal
1. The Sun Never Stays
2. The Voice That Controls
3. Downward Spiral
4. Miles I Walk
5. Awaken |  | MANILLA ROAD - After Midnight Live
SKR035CD
Release Date: April 27, 2010
CD
$12.00
Manilla Road, the grandfathers of Epic Heavy Metal are truly a remarkable band in the history of Heavy Metal. This release marks a time period before the break out of their first album "Invasion". These 5 songs mark the 2nd half of their very long radio show on a cold, snowy night in the winter of December 1979. Luckily the 2nd half of the show has all the unreleased Manilla Road songs fans are dying to hear. These songs represent the "Invasion" sound and the start of one of the greatest Heavy Metal bands in the history of Heavy Metal. There's 5 Epic songs, transferred straight off the master tapes untouched, raw, and with antique charm.
1. Chromaphobia
2. Life's So Hard
3. Pentacle Of Truth
4. Dream Of Peace
5. Herman Hill |  | IRON MAN - The Passage
SKR034CDDVD
Release Date: May 11, 2010
CD + DVD
$14.00
Coming into the 2nd album, IRON MAN ended up replacing their singer Rob Levey with a different and arguably better singer, Dan Michalak. Dan sings in a much higher register than Rob did and this definitely pushes IRON MAN to the top of their game. Al Morris continues to write crushing riffs on this album and with the combination of that, plus the new singer, I see this album being a fan favorite. This release includes a re-mastered version of the original release, plus a bonus (promo) video of the song “Iron Warrior”, and a separate DVD that includes a ton of live stuff.
CD
1. The Fury
2. Unjust Reform
3. The Gargoyle
4. Harvest Of Earth
5. The Passage
6. Iron Warrior
7. Freedom Fighters
8. Waiting For Tomorrow
9. Time Of Indecision
10. Tony Stark
11. End Of The World
* Bonus Video - Iron Warrior (Promo Video on 11-11-95)
DVD
11-18-99 Jaxx, Springfield, Virgina
1. On The Mountain
2. Leaving Town
3. Boston Strangler
4. Generation Void
5. Forever Yours
6. Harvest Of Earth
7. King Of Kings
8. Unjust Reform
4-3-99 BLACK SABBATHON, Phantasmagoria, Wheaton, Maryland
1. Lord Of This World
2. Killing Yourself To Live
3. Paranoid
4. Iron Man |  | GARDEN OF WORM - S/T
SKR033CD
Release Date: March 13, 2010
CD
$12.00
Finally the time has come for Garden Of Worm to release a full length album. For quite some time now they've been slowly putting out demos and Eps since 2004 to experiment and carve out their own unique brand of Heavy / Progressive Doom Metal. I'd say they've definitely found their own dramatic sound here with this new material. The elements of Progressive is very dominate, with sounds that range from upbeat to mournful in a blink of an eye. This is an extremely wavy ride to get on and it's going to require repeated listens and your undivided attention to fully absorb and appreciate this work of art. REVELATION / AGAINST NATURE fans will probably be attracted to this album the most as it's similar in the approach, but the execution pans out to be much different.
1. Spirits Of The Dead
2. The Ceremony
3. Rays From Heaven
4. The Black Clouds
5. Psychic Wolves
6. The Alchemist's Dream
7. Hollow |  | DEMONTAGE - The Principal Extinction
SKR032CD
Release Date: January 25, 2010
CD
$12.00
Demontage is one of the finest new talents that are hidden this gigantic sea of new and average bands out there. With so much music out there you got to wonder what’s new, unique, and good out there these days. If you’re a fan of anything that involves old 80’s Black, Thrash, or Traditional Metal, look no further than this band. What’s simply amazing about them is their ability to play a lot different styles of Heavy Metal in chaos, yet blend them ever so smoothly is something no less of a great accomplishment. I know that might sound strange or crazy, but you’ll understand what I mean when you listen to the album. For fans of just about everything the 80’s had to offer in quality. There’s just no way you can pinpoint their sound; no cookie cutter here.
1. Entourage Of Demons Dances
2. Accursed Saboteur
3. The Principal Extinction
4. The Malignant Paradigm
5. Satan Of Self (The Warrior) & Seer Of Truths (The Conjurer)
6. A Thousand Dooms |  | SERPENT'S KNIGHT - Silent Knight...Of Myth And Destiny
SKR031DCD
Release Date: February 15, 2010
CD
$14.00
Back in the mid-late 80’s a lot of people were familiar with the legendary band Sanctuary because of they were able to sign a deal with a big label and with the help of Dave Mustaine were able to make a name for themselves. But let’s take a step back before this band and here we are with Serpent’s Knight featuring the very well respected and well-known, Warrel Dane. This was the very first heavy metal band he was in. The band was never able to make a proper recording of the songs, just tried to do the best they could with home recording equipment. So keep in mind the music was saved on tapes after all these years and then re-mastered by Brad Poland himself in 2009. The music on these old tapes was very well written, dark, and featured some insanely high pitched vocals. It’s a long story (which you will read in the CD booklet) but the band split up, Warrel went on to do Sanctuary and the rest was history. In the late 80’s Brad was able to find a new singer and wanted to make another album, so they did and in this package you’ll get both albums in a double CD set.
Check them out here:
http://www.myspace.com/serpentsknight
CD1 “Released From The Crypt” (1983-1985) Warrel Dane - vocals
1. The Serpent's Reign
2. Sorcerer's Apprentice
3. Disturbing Your Peace
4. White Rabbit
5. Sleaze
6. Trial By Fire
7. No Sanctuary
8. Tears Of Love
9. Apollyon The Destroyer
10. Beyond The Valley (band practice)
11. Beyond The Valley
12. Long Live Heavy Metal
13. After The Dark (father scorn- vocals)
14. Mystic Psalms (father scorn- vocals)
15. Conceived For Hypocrisy
CD2 – “3000 Degrees In The Shade “ (1989) Mark G - vocals
1. Sick Bloody Cunt
2. The Lightning Chaser
3. Serpent's Knight
4. Betrayed
5. Cracks In The Paint
6. Pinned To The Ground
7. Eisoptrophobia
8. Dellusions Of Grandeur
9. Battle Angels (1981)
10. The First Spider After Winter (2009)
* Bonus Video: Serpent's Knight Live, 1st gig recorded. |  | JAMESON RAID - Just As The Dust Had Settled
SKR030CD, SKR030LP
Release Date: March 3, 2010 (CD), July 20, 2010 (VINYL)
CD / LP + 7"
$12.00 / $22.00
Talk about another quality N.W.O.B.H.M. band that again fell under the radar. Again, plagued by the music industry, they never reached as many ears as they would have liked back then. The band formed in the late 70’s and wrote some of the catchiest tunes imaginable from that era. The “Seven Days Of Splendour” single features some of the best tunes ever created back then and when you pick this anthology of songs presented here, you’ll agree the quality is here. I could play “It’s A Crime” on repeat for days and never get sick of that riff. The vocals are pretty straight forward, with a slightly unique pitch and tone to them. I can’t imagine any collector of N.W.O.B.H.M. not wanting this for their collection. Let the music speak for itself.
Check them out here: http://www.myspace.com/jamesonraidnwobhm
1. Seven Days Of Splendour
2. Titanic
3. Catcher In The Rye
4. Run For Cover
5. It's A Crime
6. Fortune Teller
7. Do It The Hard Way
8. The Hypnotist
9. Never Again
10. The Raid
11. Electric Sun
12. Straight From The Butchers
13. Getting Hotter
14. Goodbye |  | IRON MAN - Black Night
SKR029CD / SKR029LP
Release Date: December 3, 2009
CD / LP
$12.00
Very few bands come close to sounding like the classic BLACK SABBATH, but I think IRON MAN along with WITCHFINDER GENERAL, PENTAGRAM, and PAGAN ALTAR are the closest from the beginning. IRON MAN is a very special band to the underground heavy metal scene which craves for those fans who seek dark/doomy sounds that SABBATH created and really there are not many bands that even dared to try to re-create SABBATH with their own twist, but I feel IRON MAN have done so without being a cut and paste rip off band. This first album marks a birth of one of the few bands like I mentioned above who dove in head first into that dark atmosphere. This album is all about the riffs and heaviness, which if SABBATH themselves would ever hear this, they probably would be impressed too. There wasn’t much salvaged from the early days of IRON MAN , so the photos are limited, but we were able to re-master the album to make it sound as heavy as possible.
1. Choices
2. The Liar
3. Black Night
4. Leaving Town
5. Life After Death
6. Life's Toll
7. A Child's Future
8. Vampires
9. Time For Change
10. Why Can't You See Me? |  | REVELATION - For The Sake Of No One
SKR028CD
Release Date: November 17, 2009
CD
$12.00
Coming off their amazing comeback album, REVELATION are back again yet for another album. Just when you think they've hit their peak, think again. For The Sake Of No One is very much a continuation of the last album so if you enjoyed the last album as much as I did, you'll be eager to invite this new album into your collection as well. Very few bands that are 20 + years can keep up with their classic material and we're lucky enough to have REVELATION around, not only keep the quality of music on par with their classics, but in some eyes surpassing it.
1. A Matter Of Days
2. Offset
3. Canyons
4. On A Promotory
5. The Whisper Stream
6. Vigil
7. For The Sake Of No One |  | REVELATION - ...Yet So Far
SKR027CD
Release Date: November 17, 2009
CD
$12.00
Revelation's 3rd full length album has been out of print for quite some time now. This album features Dennis Cornelius and Jim Hunter along side the staple of Revelation, Steve Branagan. This may be Revelation's most accessible album to date. Longtime fans of Revelation know what to expect, but newer fans on the fence should certainly check this album out as it's a great album to start out with in their catalog. Unfortunately the band did not have any bonus tracks for this re-issue. All of the bonus material was released on the "Frozen Masque" CD by The Miskatonic Foundation back in 2004. This album is fully re-mastered with a nice booklet with a band write up, lyrics, and tons of old band photos to cherish.
1. Soul Barer
2. Eternal Search
3. Little Faith
4. Grasping The Nettle
5. Morning Sun
6. Fallen
7. Alone
8. Natural Steps
9. ...Yet So Far |  | SINISTER REALM - S/T
SKR026CD / SKR026LP
Release Date: August 14, 2009
CD / LP
$12.00 / ??
Early 80’s styled Heavy / Doom Metal was formed by John Gaffney after his departure from PALE DIVINE. After leaving PALE DIVINE he asked Darin McCloskey to play drums. This new band is from the USA taking influences from the early 80’s Heavy Metal scene that consisted of a variety of bands like JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MADIEN, BLACK SABBATH, DIO, CANDLEMASS, OZ, etc. The album is very catchy with well written, memorable songs, with catchy chorus lines provided by a very talented vocalist, Alex Kristof; his influences are in the league of Dio, Halford, Dickinson. While the music is deeply rooted in the 80's Heavy and Doom scene, it comes down to the arrangement of the songwriting which in itself lies the unique part of SINISTER REALM. Their style is very natural from the music they grew up on and the hooks on this album are to die for! Once this album is digested, you will definitely hear they have developed a sound and technique of their own. So sit back, relax, and “Enter The Sinister Realm”.
www.myspace.com/enterthesinisterrealm
1. (The Oracle) Into The Depths Of Hell
2. Machine God
3. The Demon Seed
4. Message From Beyond
5. March Of The Damned
6. The Nihilist
7. Mongol Horde
8. Enter The Sinister Realm
9. The Circle Is Broken |  | GENOCIDE (Nippon) - Black Sanctuary
SKR025DCD
Release Date: August 1, 2009
Double CD
$14.00
The 80’s Japan Heavy Metal scene is loaded with a ton of great bands and some of those bands are some of the very best bands in the world. To keep it simple this re-issue is for all the die-hard MERCYFUL FATE fans out there. There are very few vocalists in the world that have what I like to call an acrobatic ability. When I think of some of the best vocalists out there with that ability there are 3 names that spring to mind; King Diamond, which we all know, Jonathon Stewart (from SLAUTER XSTROYES and ENERGY VAMPIRES), which some of us know, and the guy in this band (GENOCIDE (Nippon), Toshihiro Takeuchi. Talk about dynamics, this guy has it all; melodic, imagination, crazy, high falsetto, and he does it in English and Japanese in the same song. That’s not all this band is good for though. The guitar players here are unbelievable! They’ve got an amazing style like Denner and Shermann once had back in the early MERCYFUL FATE days and a lot of their sound has a Doomy feel to it also. This is one of the very best hidden gems in all of Japan and I can strongly say that this is top 1-5 records (depending on my mood) of all-time that came out of that country. This re-issue will include re-issue artwork requested by the band and I can honestly say it’s one of the best Japanese looking metal album cover I’ve seen to this day. A big thank you goes out to Nicola Solieri for providing this amazing cover. Don’t worry nerds, I’ll provide the original cover on the flip side of the booklet. Expect a re-mastered sound with a booklet of photos, lyrics, and a full band history from the 70’s to today.
www.myspace.com/genocidenippon
CD 1
1. Doomsday
2. A Bullet In The Wrong Heart
3. Last Confusion
4. Landscape Of Life
5. Black Sanctuary
6. Midnight (Come She Will)
7. Silently Falling
8. Living Legend
9. Gibakurai
CD 2
1. Doomsday [Demo]*
2. Midnight (Come She Will) [Demo]*
3. Last Confusion [Demo]*
4. Living Legend [Demo]*
5. Black Sanctuary [Demo]*
6. A Bullet In The Wrong Heart [Demo]*
* = bonus tracks. |  | WOLFBANE - S/T
SKR024CD
Release Date: December 3, 2009
CD
$12.00
The N.W.O.B.H.M. technically speaking was the best Heavy Metal movement of all –time. There are still bands today that grab influence from that era of music and will continue to do so for as long as I live because that’s where it all stems from, all these genres of music, from thrash, to death, to black, to God knows what else, this movement needs the credit it deserves! Since there was such a big boom of bands that came out of that movement, a TON of bands fell beneath the cracks and became obscure quickly. There’s still mountain of heavy metal that needs to be kept alive and heard from old to new metal heads. Here we are today with a perfect example of an amazing band that not only fell beneath the cracks, but really never even put out an album, just a couple of demo tapes before they went on to become a really good Thrash metal band called BLOOD MONEY. They are arguably one of the best 80’s Thrash bands to come out of the U.K. WOLFBANE, now let’s get down to business here. This is the kind of heavy metal I love. I am a HUGE, if not the biggest JUDAS PRIEST – Rock A Rolla fan you’ll ever meet and I’ve never really heard a band even come close to that style except for WOLFBANE! Think early PRIEST and BLACK SABBATH mixed with PAGAN ALTAR styled vocals and a sprinkle of RUSH and ALICE COOPER for good measure and somewhere in that mess of great bands lies the sound of WOLFBANE. This is one of the very best obscure gems to ever be released from this movement and because the band never recorded an album, and they really didn’t keep much memorabilia from those days. Here you’re going to get the first 2 demo tapes from 1981 and 1982 re-mastered and this is all the essential material you need. There was a 3rd demo tape, but they went for a pop radio sound and wasn’t worthy to put on the release. If we're lucky, we might get a BLOOD MONEY re-issue too.
1. Wolfbane (1981)
2. Leave Me (1981)
3. See You In Hell (1981)
4. Elric Of Melniböne (1982)
5. The Howling (1982)
6. Midnight Lady (1982) |  | REACTOR - The Real World
SKR023CD
Release Date: October 12, 2009
CD
$12.00
Back in the late 70’s Richard Kueht and Paul Trowbridge played guitar in PENTAGRAM before being replaced by Victor Griffin, who we’re all familiar with. They hooked up with Steve Angel (singer/bass) and drummer Ronnie Sharpe and formed REACTOR. They played some live gigs in the mid 80's, one that is featured in this release. Shortly after the gig, Richard moved down to Florida and was replaced by Mike Reid, and at that time renamed the band THE REAL WORLD. They ended up only recording a 6 song studio EP which is the first 6 songs off of this release, that was never released until now. As far as their sound is concerned, it just came out natural for them, nothing forced, just basically some guys jamming good old SABBATH/PENTAGRAM influenced dirty Rock N Roll with a “social relevant” lyrical message to the fans. The music is raw, heavy, and catchy. After many line-up changes (even Joe Hasselvander (he played guitar) was in the band at one point), they decided to call it quits as it was more or less something for these guys to hang around and do with no pressure and to let off some steam rather than a band looking to go somewhere. This is one of the most obscure 80’s bands around the Maryland/Virginia area, but I can tell you this is without a shadow of doubt quality Heavy Metal/Rock and deserves to be in anyone’s metal collection who’s looking to complete their Maryland/Virginia Doom collection.
1. Meltdown
2. Terrorist
3. (When Your) Number's Up
4. War Machine
5. Greenhouse
6. Real World
7. Intro / Meltdown (Live)
8. Ten Years Past (Live)
9. Death By Electrocution (Live)
10. Fight Or Be Killed (Live)
11. Real World (Live)
12. Blacklist (Live)
13. War Machine (Live)
14. Waste Not - Die Not (Live) |  | ARGUS - S/T
SKR022CD, SKR022DLP
Release Date: May 27, 2009
CD / LP
$12.00 / ?
With those of you familiar with Butch era PENANCE (USA Classic Doom), you already know how great his vocals are and those of you who aren’t will learn soon. ARGUS, a new and hungry band from the USA are very well versed with the Maryland Doom Metal and Epic Heavy Metal scene. They released a very well written Demo in 2007 on John Brenner’s Bland Hand Records as a download. For those of you that loved the Demo like I did, this is what you would expect their full length to sound and then some! THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG fans are going to go absolutely nuts over this album for the sheer volume of twin axe guitar shredding alone!! There are a lot of catchy, layered riffs on top of many hooks and sing a long choruses. On top of all these well-written Epic songs, there are TROUBLE-eque Doom Metal break downs to die for feathered throughout the album. Shall I say “instant classic”? That’s for you to decide. Look for them to release a 10” EP on one of my favorite labels, The Miskatonic Foundation in the near future as well.
http://www.myspace.com/theargus
1. Devils, Devils
2. Bending Time
3. From Darkness...Light
4. Eternity (Beyond, Part I)
5. None Shall Know The Hour
6. The Damnation Of John Faustus
7. The Effigy Is Real
8. The Outsider
9. Oblivion (Beyond, Part II) *
10. Phantom Of The Opera *
* Bonus tracks included on the VINYL ONLY. |  | ALTAR OF OBLIVION - Sinews Of Anguish
SKR021CD
Release Date: May 16, 2009 (CD) / May 26, 2010 (DLP)
CD / DLP
$12.00 / $22.00 (BLACK) $24.00 (COLOR)
A brand new Epic Heavy Metal band with Doom touches has emerged from the great Denmark. I received their Demo in 2007 and was blown away by the potential this band had. Martin (guitarist/songwriter) has a really unique riffing style that I love. The riffs are really catchy, heavy, and choppy (for lack of a better word). When you finally get used to his guitar playing you’ll find out it’s a signature sound that he developed. The combination of the Epic styled songwriting with some really subtle Doom-y sections mixed with the very young, talented, and uniquely distinct Mik on vocals puts this band to the top of the Epic Heavy/Doom metal scene. If you liked the demo at all (by the way “Wrapped In Ruins” is again featured on this new album) the new album is definitely were you would have wanted the band to be by this time because the songwriting has exceeded the expectation. This album is a full-on conceptual, emotional trip about the pain, suffering, and horrors of war. With that in mind, expect nothing but crushing riffs filled with sorrow, despair, and with powerful vocals with so much emotion, depending on your mood might bring a tear to your eye. ALTAR OF OBLIVION are keeping the Epic Doom torch a flame that was started by the great and well respected bands like CANDLEMASS, SOLSTICE, SOLITUDE AETURNUS, REVELATION, TROUBLE, etc.
http://www.myspace.com/altarofoblivion
1. The Final Pledge
2. Wrapped In Ruins
3. Behind The Veil Of Nights
4. My Pinnacle Of Power
5. A Retreat Into Delusions
6. Casus Belli
7. Stainless Steel
8. Sinews Of Anguish |  | DAWN OF WINTER - The Peaceful Dead
SKR020CD
Release Date: April 29, 2009
CD
$12.00
Dawn Of Winter have been playing Traditional Doom Metal for nearly 20 years now! What, really??!! Yeah! Talk about being under the radar. Their early material wasn’t the easiest to obtain over the years and a lot of their releases were of the Demo fashion with thin production, passed out to diehard fans. Dawn Of Winter have a mountain of music to be heard and even I haven’t heard all of it, but I can tell you this is the very best I’ve heard this band sound! I think their songwriter/guitar player Jorg wrote some of the very best Doom Metal in recent years and when I received a copy of their album from Massacre Records in 2008, I was immediately blown away by the sheer passion executed on this album. Riff after hypnotic riff mixed with stellar vocals (provided by Gerrit from SACRED STEEL) and catchy choruses is what this album is all about. The songwriting is as good as it gets here, the hooks are immeasurable, and I hope everyone is completely blown out of their skulls by this one like I am. If you have heard this band before, this is not the same band you’ve heard in the past, they’re different now and the production on the album is a massive step up to what they’ve been doing in the past.
http://www.myspace.com/dawnofwinter
1. The Music Of Despair
2. A Lovelorn Traveller
3. Mourner
4. Holy Blood
5. The Oath Of The Witch
6. Throne Of Isolation
7. Burn Another Sinner
8. All The Gods You Worship
9. Anthem Of Doom
10. The Peaceful Dead |  | IRON MAN - I Have Returned
SKR019CD, SKR019LP
Release Date: April 29, 2009
CD / LP
$12.00 / LP December 2009
Iron Man's guitar player/song writer Al Morris III has been writing the most savage/heaviest sounding guitar riffs for over 2 decades now! I cannot stress enough to Heavy Metal fans out there that if you haven't heard Iron Man, find something FAST! You're missing out on some of the most mind-bending groove-laden (Maryland) Doom metal around. It's a shame they never got the recognition they deserve, yet! I'm hoping to help change that for them for their forthcoming album "I Have Returned". I've listened to this album a million times already and I can firmly tell everyone this is the very best underground recording I've ever heard on an independant label. This recording sounds like it should be on a major label and I didn't even mention the superior songwriting yet! The songs are very well written and catchy, I'm convinced there's not a stale riff in Al Morris's soul! The man is a guitar god!! Louis is a top-notch bass player, Dex's drums are thunderous and just about as balanced as it gets, and Joe's vocal performance is far beyond my expectation. I'm incredibly honored the band and their manager had faith in me to release their album and it's going to be a pleasure to read, hear, and see the reactions of metal fans far and wide with this release. I think this could have a MAJOR impact on the Heavy Metal scene in 2009.
1. Burn The Sky
2. Run From The Light
3. Curse The Ages (Curse Me)
4. Sodden With Sin
5. Blind-Sighted Forward Spiral
6. Days Of Olde
7. I Have Returned
8. Gomorrah Gold
9. Fallen Angel
10. Among The Filth And Slime |  | DEATH MASK - Exhumation
SKR018CD
Release Date: April 29, 2009
CD
$12.00
Deep beneath the Maryland Doom Metal scene in the mid to late 80’s DEATH MASK emerged for a short time period. They hardly played that much and went unknown to virtually many Doom Metal collectors because were never able to get this because it was only available as a 6 track demo known as “The Beginning”, and it probably didn’t get too far outside the Maryland area (I assume). This is a unique band to say the least, but also a very magical sounding band where there are some moments in the music where your jaw will just drop to the sheer innovativeness of the way they put these riffs and songs together. Tom (the guitar player) plays some of the sickest riffs I’ve ever heard. Some of the stuff this guy comes up with is out of this world. Some of the songs they put together have like 5-7 amazing riffs in one song whereas a lot of bands rely on 1 or 2 good riffs to carry out a song (which isn’t a bad thing either). I hear a ton of ANGEL WITCH, CELTIC FROST, DREAM DEATH, TROUBLE in their darker / doom-y sounds and in their faster thrash-y parts, there’s a heavy VENOM, MOTORHEAD vibe. In short they’re best described as a ½ Doom Metal, ½ Thrash Metal band with amazing break downs. The vocals are an acquired taste like a wasted VENOM/MOTORHEAD-ish sound, but one thing’s for sure, this band is the definition of HEAVY!
www.myspace.com/deathmaskmetal
1. Mercenary
2. The Insane
3. Sudden Death
4. Dead Planet
5. Instrumental
6. Bloodfeast
7. Acid Rain
8. Death Mask
9. Motorhole (Live)
10. Sudden Death (Live)
11. Acid Rain (Live)
12. Death Mask (Live)
13. Wicked World (Live) |  | OGRE - Plague Of The Planet
SKR017CD
Release Date: February 25, 2009
CD
$12.00
USA 70's/80's (sounding) Rock/Doom Metal hybrid band OGRE have been together since 1999. They have a unique sound combining the elements of BUDGIE, BLOODROCK, PENTAGRAM, BLACK SABBATH, RUSH, AC/DC, etc with a Bon Scott/Ozzy styled vocalist that would appeal to any Rock or Metal fan. OGRE has put 2 very solid and well respected albums out, "Dawn Of The Proto-Man" and "Seven Hells". With their 3rd release out, the band shows no signs of writer's cramp or slowing down. "Plague Of The Planet" will not disappoint old fans and will impress potential new fans!
Inspired by such classic albums as "2112", "Dark Side of the Moon", and "Music from the Elder", "Plague of the Planet" is a full-on concept album, consisting of a single multi-part epic suite that sends the listener on a journey filled with pulverizing riffs, extended jams, over-the-top vocals, and such familiar OGRE obsessions as giant robots, dog-men, death, doom, and war. Plague of the Planet is more than just a self-contained concept, however. Over the course of the album’s 38 minutes, the band incorporates lyrical motifs and musical themes from OGRE songs going as far back as its 2000 demo, making Plague of the Planet the ultimate distillation of the epic OGRE sound.
1. I. Requiem
II. End-Days
III. Drive
IV. Queen Of Gasoline
V. A Call To Colossus
VI. Deus Ex Machina
VII. Colonizer Rex
VIII. Battle At Doom Capital
IX. Homo Sapiens Ferreus
X. G.F.R.
XI. Dawn Of The Proto-Man |  | OLD YRON - S/T
SKR016CD
Release Date: January 28, 2009
CD Only
$12.00
The Italian 80’s metal scene is one of my favorites of all time. Bands like BLACK HOLE, DARK QUARTERER, DEATH SS, PAUL CHAIN, BULLDOZER, RUN AFTER TO, NECRODEATH, BERSERKS are some of the better bands from that era. I’d like to think that OLD YRON towards the end of the 80’s was an unknown forgotten gem for the time of its release, especially since the tides were changing and this kind of IRON MAIDEN-esque heavy metal was beginning to die out in popularity while new genres started to emerge. I think this release was really unknown to a lot of people considering it was a DIY pressing. Here you will find extremely fast heavy metal, but not Thrash. OLD YRON had a very violent lead guitar layered with shredding riffs and over the top high pitched vocals. Think IRON MAIDEN meets YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, but without going overboard with the guitar shredding. The band has absolutely no demos, rehearsals, or any other music except for this album as far as we know. There were no master tapes so the best option the band wanted to do was to rip the music directly from the original vinyl. The only bonus tracks we could come up with was some dark classical music written by Antonio Ferrari in the early 2000’s. Antonio talks about putting OLD YRON back together, but no one really knows if it’s going to happen or even what it will sound like. So enjoy this for what it is, a lost gem re-mastered the best we could get it.
1. Old Yron
2. Strange Vision
3. Crazy Lady
4. Window In The Dark
5. Slave To Dream
6. Up-Start
7. Moto Perpetuo *
8. Opera 60 *
* Bonus tracks written by Antonio Ferrari, not Old Yron |  | REVELATION - Release
SKR015CD
Release Date: January 28, 2009
CD
$12.00
The legendary US Maryland Doom is undeniably one of the best if not the best metal scene in the history of Heavy Metal. REVELATION (if you've never heard them) being one of the first and best bands from the scene are back with another album. I cannot believe my ears when I hear this album, that this was recorded in 2008?!?! It sounds like it's still the late 80's/early 90's. My god, I can't tell you how blown away I am by this! John Brenner hasn't even released a full-length REVELATION album since 1992, but you wouldn't know it because this could quite possibly be their very best album to date. Not to take anything away from the other classic albums and the other outstanding musicians on this album because all of the instruments are very well executed and thank you Steve Branagan for keeping this band alive for so long! REVELATION have in the past been compared to TROUBLE, but this time around the songwriting is really a step out of that box and extremely original sounding Doom – more like Progressive Doom, with adventurous leads.
1. Stars Almost Drown
2. Once Summer
3. Release
4. Then And Again
5. Wither
6. Anatomy Of Melancholy
7. Epiphany
8. The Provenance Of Clouds |  | THE HAND OF DOOM - Poisonoise
SKR014DCD / SKR014DLP
Release Date: January 6, 2009 (DCD)
CD / DLP
$14.00 (DCD), ?? (DLP)
Who in the hell on Earth is THE HAND OF DOOM you ask? Sorry Doom Metal nuts, they’re not Doom at all. BUT… good news, they’re an incredible heavy band from Germany that originally had a limited press album from 1979. You might be surprised when I tell you they’re really a Heavy Rock N’ Roll Punk / (proto/early) Metal band, and very similar to the early bands that started the N.W.O.B.H.M. that combine early Punk Rock and fused it with Heavy Rock. I think this band will appeal to fans of (of course) 70’s era MOTORHEAD, DISCHARGE, BRATS (pre-MERCYFUL FATE band), MC5, THE STOOGES, THE CLASH, SEX PISTOLS, SARCOFAGUS, ACCEPT, 70’s era JUDAS PRIEST, DIAMOND HEAD, and all fans of the N.W.O.B.H.M. This is a very unique sounding band, really hard to describe their sound (which is a good thing). This release will have 11, yes 11 bonus tracks (some unreleased) on the 180 gram double vinyl and 10 bonus tracks (some unreleased) on the CD version (as per request of the band). You can check out 2 songs on www.youtube.com : “There Ain't No Running Away” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoqaMma1mo0 and “They Who'll Creep At Night” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnDoYFACino&feature=related
CD 1
1. There Ain't No Running Away
2. They Who'll Creep At Night
3. Rock'n'Roll Close To The End of The World
4. Heavy Mad Head
5. Deadman's Dream
6. The Meanest Man
7. Doom Power
8. PoisoNoise
9. The Hound
10. The Lights Of Blind
CD 2
11. Putrefied (Hallowed Be Thy Name) *
12. King Of Graves *
13. Johnny B. Goode *
14. Junior's Wailing *
15. There Ain't No Running Away *
16. Heavy Mad Head (ONLY ON THE VINYL VERSION!!!) *
17. Doom Power (Live)
18. They Who'll Creep At Night (Live)
19. Rock'n'Roll Close To The End of The World (Live)
20. The Hound (Live)
21. Born To Be Wild (Live)
+ a bonus 7" (2 extra songs) on the VINYL VERSION to be released thru High Roller Records and Shadow Kingdom Records. |  | THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG - The Slay Stack Grows - Early Demos and Live Recordings
SKR013DCD
Release Date: January 6, 2009
DCD
$14.00
Some of you might not know that THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG have been going strong since 1990! My god hardly anyone knew them back then, but they were onto something unique and special from way back then. Their earliest recordings featured Omar as the singer instead of what (most) everyone is used to … Mike Scalzi singing. Their early stuff is really rough 80’s sounding metal with the obvious THIN LIZZY influence and a dash of Punk Rock. After all the years it is finally nice to see a band like this get a lot of press and success in the underground. I’m so pleased and incredibly honored to announce this release of their earliest live and demo recordings all put together on one release. If you are a fan of THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG and are used to their ultra clean and crisp sound, you’re not going to find it here. This release is for the ultra diehard fans and you’ll be happy to know there are 6 unreleased songs (2 which are cover songs) and a really entertaining interview with Mike Scalzi at the end of the album. Look for this release to be put on for the first time EVER a quadruple VINYL release (if I can do it) with amazing artwork that inspired THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG in those early days that you’re about to hear.
CD 1
1st Demo – The White Tape, 1990
1. War Spasm
2. Marauder
3. Sheets Of Red *
4. With Thoughts Of Sympathy *
5. Slough Feg
6. Journey Through The Halls Of Insanity *
7. Highlander
8. Highway Corsair
9. The Rock Song *
Live at the fire hall in Altoona Pa, summer 1990
10. Marauder
11. Sheets Of Red *
12. Journey Through The Halls Of Insanity *
13. Slough Feg
14. Breakin’ The Law (Judas Priest cover) *
15. Warp Spasm
5th Demo Tape, San Francisco, 1994
16. Highway Corsair
17. Highlander
CD 2
Live at the Cocodrie, San Francisco, May 15 1999
1. Highlander
2. Fergus MacRoich
3. Cauldron Of Blood
Live in Stuttgart Germany, August 28, 2000
4. Sky Chariots
5. 20th Century Wretch
6. The Wickerman
7. Warriors Dawn
8. Traders And Gunboats
9. Wizard’s Vengeance (Legend (US) cover)
Live at Lucifer’s Hammer, San Francisco, December 17, 2002
10. High Passage Low Passage
11. Asteroid Belts
12. Professor’s Theme
13. Heavy Metal Hunter (Metalucifer cover) *
14. Walls Of Shame
15. Death Machine
16. Radio X Interview, Germany, 2000 |  | ASYLUM - The Earth Is The Insane Asylum Of The Universe
SKR012CD
Release Date: December 1, 2008
CD
$12.00
The legendary Maryland Doom Metal scene was and still is filled with monster bands! ASYLUM (who later changed their name to UNORTHODOX because their old Record Label requested it) is yet another underground gem, never officially released. With only copies of this tape being spread (known as the 1985 Demo) around in trading circles since the time of its recording in 1985, this was one of the harder demos to find. Now for the first time in 23 years, this recording is being officially released. What a treat this is for 80’s metal fans too because what most people don’t know is that Dale Flood (guitarist/vocalist) is an absolute magician on the axe. His style derives from Progressive 70’s Rock like RUSH, YES, DEEP PURPLE, etc mixed with the thunderous and mighty Doom/Heavy riffs from likes of PENTAGRAM, BLACK SABBATH, MOTORHEAD, etc. This is all played together with an amazing rhythm section and who I think is one of the most underrated drummers in Heavy Metal, Ronnie Kalimon. This album has its own mark and sound in the underground and believe me this is no carbon copy of any other band; their unique sound speaks for itself and stands alone! The amazing thing about this recording is that is sounds fresh and new even though it’s 23 years old. If you love 70’s Heavy Rock, 80’s Heavy Metal and Doom, you won’t believe your ears!
This is the very first ASYLUM demo released with all its flaws from low budget recording and if you like this, there’s plenty more in the ASYLUM vault to be released in the future.
1. Asylum
2. Motherless
3. Moment Of Truth
4. Moment Of Truth II
5. Bell Witch (Red Skull)
6. Burn
7. Dying Breed / Distant Friend |  | STONE GARDEN - S/T
SKR011CD
Release Date: November 21, 2008
CD
$12.00
This is the first of more albums to come that will be released under the Shadow Kingdom label that I feel fans of Heavy Metal should OWN (from the 60's/70's) in your collection. If you’re still searching for something heavier than BLACK SABBATH in the 60’s, just forget it, it’s just not out there… BUT… for the late 60’s there wasn’t much heavier than this amazing US Heavy Psychedelic / Acid Rock! "Assembly Line" probably IS the heaviest song before BLACK SABBATH emerged. For the time it doesn’t get any HEAVIER than this! If this band would have played Woodstock, they would have blown the bell-bottom trousers off of most of the bands and people there with their heavy-fuzzed out guitar blasting riffs, garage-y drums, great catchy vocals and intricate songwriting. Fans of BLUE CHEER, BANG, JEFFERSON AIRPLANE, DEEP PURPLE, JIMI HENDRIX, FRANK ZAPPA, IRON BUTTERFLY, STEPPENWOLF, THE DOORS, HIGH TIDE, 13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS, (heavier) BEATLES, CREAM, (of course) BLACK SABBATH, and so on, need to look into this. This re-issue contains 5 extra bonus songs not included on the past re-issues until now! A special thank you goes out to Paul Speer, Rich and John Haupt for helping me out with this.
Check out some songs here. http://www.myspace.com/stonegarden69
Copyright 1965-1971
1. Oceans Inside Me (Ripcord version)
2. It's A Beautiful Day
3. The World Is Coming To An End
4. Bastard
5. Da Da Da Da Da
6. Stop My Thinking
7. Assembly Line
8. Woodstick
9. San Francisco Policeman Blues
10. Oceans Inside Me (45 version)
11. Grayworld Forest
12. Life Is Getting Harder
13. Day To Day
14. I Am Nothing
15. Stainless Steel |  | PALE DIVINE - Crimson Tears
SKR010CD
Release Date: October 22, 2008
CD
$12.00
For well over a decade now, PALE DIVINE have grinded it’s teeth into the ultimate sounds of classic 70’s Rock and Doom Metal. They have come a long way and really carved their own niche and sound in the underground, slicing off influences from dinosaurs like BLACK SABBATH, LEAFHOUND, SIR LORD BALTIMORE, CANDLEMASS, TROUBLE, ST. VITUS, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, the legendary Maryland Doom Metal scene headed by PENTAGRAM/BEDEMON/DEATH ROW, ASYLUM, THE OBSESSED, IRON MAN, etc. By playing that style, it was only natural that Mr. Rich Walker from THE MISKATONIC FOUNDATION would give them the well-deserved attention they needed and placed one of their best songs “Serpents Path” on the very first MISKATONIC (compilation) release, “At The Mountains Of Madness”. Right after that, they released their first Demo “Crimson Tears” on cassette format only. Now after all this time not being in circulation, it’s getting the royal treatment it deserves. Re-mastered with 2 rare bonus live tracks with liner notes, original and also rare cover art, this release is for all the die-hard Doom Metal fans, PALE DIVINE fans, and for those of you who are new to this band; this is the perfect place to start checking them out, right at the beginning.
1. Morphia / Crimson Tears
2. Rites Of Passage
3. Rise Above
4. Lord Of Sorrow
5. Serpents Path
6. Judas Wheel *
7. Serpents Path *
* Bonus rare Live 8/14/1999, Stoner Hands Of Doom, Bull Run State Park, Virginia |  | DRAGONSLAYER - S/T
SKR009CD & SKR009DLP
Release Date: October 22, 2008 (CD) / December 30, 2008 (DLP)
CD / DLP
$12.00 (CD) / $22.00 (Black DLP) / $24.00 (Color DLP)
This long-forgotten band from the N.W.O.B.H.M. is finally un-earthed for the first time ever since the 80’s. They were originally called HEAVY THUNDER and then quickly changed their name to be the very first band with the name SLAYER! Some of this album contains songs when they were called SLAYER, the others of course were eventually DRAGONSLAYER. SLAYER/DRAGONSLAYER never really had a record deal and only one official release (as DRAGONSLAYER), which was a 3 song 7” Single/E.P. back in 1984. This release combines their efforts from their 1982 Demo, 1984 7” Single, and 1986 Demo. For the first time ever all of these songs will be officially released still in their original quality. It’s a shame this band was never picked up by a label back then because if there ever was a truly underground N.W.O.B.H.M. band that was looked over, it was Dragonslayer! There’s a huge early JUDAS PRIEST influence here, also the usual SCORPIONS, UFO, DEEP PURPLE, SABBATH influence as well. I really think the songwriting is amazing, layered with solid high vocals, catchy riffs, and memorable choruses, you know the stuff the N.W.O.B.H.M. was built on. For the first time ever DRAGONSLAYER would love to consider this their very first album, but really it’s a double album!
1. The Slayer
2. Run Like Hell
3. Blind Terror
4. I Want Your Life
5. Satan Is Free
6. Broken Hearts
7. Man In The Dark
8. Hammer Head
9. Lady Of The Night
10. Rock With Me
11. Lies In Your Eyes
12. Dragon Drums
13. The Hunger
14. Satan's Soldiers
15. The Battle Is On
16. Catch Me |  | RITUAL - Valley Of The Kings
SKR008CD
Release Date: September 3, 2008
CD
$12.00
This old cult band from the UK started playing in 1973 and it wasn't until 1983 until they got their first full-length out called "Widow". Strangely enough the band was referred to as WIDOW back then because apparently the records that were floating around had no RITUAL name on it. RITUAL blends an unusual mix of 70's heavy rock and 80's rock sounds from the N.W.O.B.H.M. with a real dream-like effect. They're hard hitting old English Rock 'N Roll with a great clean singer/songwriter Gypsy Re Bethe that you might find yourself singing along to these infectious choruses. 10 years after "Widow" was released, came their 1993 album "Valley Of The Kings" picking up right where they left off in 1983. "Valley Of The Kings" sounds like it could have been released in 1984! Ritual have a unique way of blending hard hitting Rock 'N Roll riffs with melodic acoustic passages that take you out of this world.
If you love old 70's rock and metal like DEEP PURPLE, JUDAS PRIEST, and old N.W.O.B.H.M. like ANGEL WITCH, DIAMOND HEAD, QUARTZ, HOLOCAUST, etc... the RITUAL experience is what you need! These re-issues include never before heard songs, new cover artwork that reflects the original art, plus the original cover art (so you can compare), an interview with Gypsy Re Bethe, lyrics, interesting pictures, and old photos. Here’s your chance to listen to and find out more about the mysterious RITUAL.
1. Naisha
2. Kiss Of The Nile
3. Come To The Ritual
4. Gypsy
5. The Enchanted Princess
6. Burning
7. Winds Of Fire
8. Lady Night
9. Morning Star
10. Possessed
11. Never Look Back
12. Children Of The Night |  | RITUAL - Widow
SKR007CD
Release Date: September 3, 2008
CD
$12.00
This old cult band from the UK started playing in 1973 and it wasn't until 1983 until they got their first full-length out called "Widow". Strangely enough the band was referred to as WIDOW back then because apparently the records that were floating around had no RITUAL name on it. RITUAL blends an unusual mix of 70's heavy rock and 80's rock sounds from the N.W.O.B.H.M. with a real dream-like effect. They're hard hitting old English Rock 'N Roll with a great clean singer/songwriter Gypsy Re Bethe that you might find yourself singing along to these infectious choruses. 10 years after "Widow" was released, came their 1993 album "Valley Of The Kings" picking up right where they left off in 1983. "Valley Of The Kings" sounds like it could have been released in 1984! Ritual have a unique way of blending hard hitting Rock 'N Roll riffs with melodic acoustic passages that take you out of this world.
If you love old 70's rock and metal like DEEP PURPLE, JUDAS PRIEST, and old N.W.O.B.H.M. like ANGEL WITCH, DIAMOND HEAD, QUARTZ, HOLOCAUST, etc... the RITUAL experience is what you need! These re-issues include never before heard songs, new cover artwork that reflects the original art, plus the original cover art (so you can compare), an interview with Gypsy Re Bethe, lyrics, interesting pictures, and old photos. Here’s your chance to listen to and find out more about the mysterious RITUAL.
1. Widow
2. Come To The Ritual
3. Rebecca
4. Never For Evil
5. Morning Star
6. Journey
7. Burning
8. Temptation
9. Forever
10. House Of Secrets
11. Into The Night |  | IRONSWORD - Overlords Of Chaos
SKR006CD, SKR006LP
Release Date: September 3, 2008 (CD) / June 15, 2009 (Vinyl)
CD / LP
$12.00 (CD) / $22 (Black DLP) / $24 (Color DLP)
The one and only IRONSWORD, hailing from Portugal is back with a very long anticipated album! Going strong for well over a decade now, IRONSWORD is the only band that is not only influenced by the Epic Metal masters, MANILLA ROAD, but they are the only band that sounds closest to MANILLA ROAD (somewhere in the Open The Gates/The Deluge/Mystification era MANILLA ROAD). Speaking of MANILLA ROAD, there will be a special appearance of Mark Shelton singing along with Tann (what an honor)!!! "Overlords Of Chaos" is going to be their 3rd full-length effort and to me sounds much more focused and diverse. The overall song writing is more developed, memorable, and with more catchy chorus lines than the 2 previous, but classic albums. This album from the amazing artwork provided by Martin Hanford to the last note on the album will blow all fans of Epic Metal away!
1. Death Of The Gods
2. An Ending In Fire
3. Overlords Of Chaos
4. Blood And Honor
5. Cimmeria
6. Wrath Of Crom
7. Hyperborean Hordes
8. Road Warriors
9. Fear The Night
10. Dark Shadows Of Stygia
11. Crown Of Iron
12. Call Of Cthulhu
13. The Pyre Of Kings |  | BROCAS HELM - Into Battle
SKR005PLP
Release Date: July 29, 2008
Picture Disc
$15.00 ~ SOLD OUT
When I think of US Epic Metal, there’s not much better than BROCAS HELM! Even though their songs lack the length of what most people consider Epic Metal, their very strong songwriting is of the Epic Metal style and that more than makes up for it! BROCAS HELM is truly one of a kind HEAVY METAL! Their style strives from the 70’s rock and metal and the N.W.O.B.H.M. with a heavy IRON MAIDEN influence. They also fall into similar sound categories as OMEN, MANILLA ROAD, and later on (of course) THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG. They’re unique, authentic, quirky, and amazing! This pressing of the original LP was inspired because I wanted to have this as a missing piece in my collection next to my Doomed Planet Records BROCAS HELM – “Black Death” Picture Disc. This release includes the new re-issue artwork the band wanted to originally use (the label changed the color on the CD re-issue). Because the “Black Death” Picture Disc was limited to 500, this release will be also.
1. Metallic Fury
2. Into Battle
3. Here To Rock
4. Beneath A Haunted Moon
5. Warriors Of The Dark
6. Preludious
7. Ravenwreck
8. Dark Rider
9. Night Siege
10. Into The Ithilstone |  | ENERGY VAMPIRES - Energy Vampires
SKR004CD, SKR004DLP
Release Date: May 19, 2008 (CD) ; June 25, 2008 (DLP)
CD / Double LP
$12.00 (CD) / $21.00 (Black DLP) / $23.00 (Color DLP)
In 1989 ENERGY VAMPIRES rose out of the ashes of the cult legendary US Metal band SLAUTER XSTROYES whom I happen to think are one of the greatest metal bands ever. The only member from SLAUTER XSTROYES to form this band was lead vocalist Jonathon Stewart, which to me is still one of the best vocalists ever. Infact, he's right up there with legandary voices such as Rob Halford and King Diamond, if not better. The music is very much a continuation of legendary SLAUTER XSTROYES sound and even 2 songs from the SLAUTER days were re-recorded on this album. This was originally only released as a tape of 500 copies back in the early 90's. You can check out some great videos of them on www.youtube.com. Absolutely essential album with bonus tracks. One of the bonus songs was just recently finished in 2007 as an extra treat for you and me! Both CD and LP versions will have some of the most amazing band photos I've ever seen. Artwork done by the well respected Dimitar.
1. Packin' a Pistol
2. Blood Money
3. Pull The Stake Out
4. Rock 'N' Roll
5. Battle Axe
6. Different From The Rest
7. Laboratory Door
8. Footsteps In The Snow (On With The Show)
9. Mother Fucker
10. Shock Treatment
11. Broken Winged Angel
12. My Eyes (Piano Version)
13. Livin' In Peace
14. On The Run
15. My Eyes (Acoustic/Rock Version) |  | ISEN TORR - Mighty And Superior
SKR003CD, SKR003EP
Release Date: April 2, 2008 CD May 22, 2008 10" Vinyl
CD / 10" Vinyl
$8.00 CD, $14.00 (Black LP), $19.00 (Die Hard Color LP + Denim Patch)
Formed by the legendary Rich Walker (now in PAGAN ALTAR!), most notably from the classic UK Doom Metal band SOLSTICE (+ countless other bands/projects) and mastermind behind one of the best labels ever, The Miskatonic Foundation, he decided to branch out yet again and form this band, ISEN TORR! Originally released in 2003 on vinyl only, Mighty And Superior is the perfect name for this album because this is exactly what Epic Metal should sound like! In terms of quality and sound, think early IRON MAIDEN and classic era MANILLA ROAD. 2 Epic songs clocking in over 8 minutes a piece (CD version will be 3 songs and almost 25 minutes!!)! This is the first time it will be available on CD, and the CD version will have a bonus track (a demo version of "The Theomachist"). This EP will also be released again as a 10" 2 songs just like the original, but with brand new gatefold artwork provided by Martin Hanford that will be featured as the cover for the CD version (note: you can only see 1/2 of the new artwork here!)!
1. Mighty & Superior
2. The Theomachist
3. The Theomachist (Demo Version) |  | STYGIAN SHORE - The Shore Will Arise
SKR001CD
Release Date: May 30, 2007
CD
$12.00
STYGIAN SHORE is from Wichita, Kansas (USA) where their main influence and legendary band MANILLA ROAD is from. STYGIAN SHORE play Epic Metal/Heavy Rock similar to bands from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and also take influence from more well known bands such as BLACK SABBATH and AC/DC. This official release (for the first time ever) features 12 brand new, never before heard songs, plus a re-recorded version of their hit song "Tidal Wave" that was originally released in the band's debut EP by Mark Shelton's Roadster Records back in 1984! This album was supposed to be released in 1989, but never was until now. It is a lost gem from the 80's, and certainly the band's best work and far superior to their well-received debut EP from 1984. This comes with a full biography of the band's history, beautiful full-color booklet with lyrics and band photos. Don't miss out!
1. Immortal Soul
2. Metal Preacher
3. Heavy Metal Queen
4. Tidal Wave
5. The Living Dead
6. Let It Go
7. Chainsaw Dean
8. Axe Grindo
9. Crygian Stew
10. Visions Of Doom
11. World Wilted Wings
12. The Shore Will Arise
13. The End |
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