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[Album]
19 January 2024
Death Metal
'Saints Dispelled' is the twentieth album by Master.
Master is an American death metal band led by Paul Speckmann. Originally formed in Chicago, the band later relocated to Uherske Hradiste, Czechia.
[Album]
15 September 2023
Hard Rock
'CMFT' is the second solo studio album by Corey Taylor.
Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) is an American musician, songwriter, author and actor. He is the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #8, as well as the lead vocalist, guitarist, lyricist, and sole continuous member of the rock band Stone Sour. Taylor co-founded Stone Sour with drummer Joel Ekman in 1992, playing in the Des Moines, Iowa area. He joined Slipknot in 1997 to replace their original lead singer Anders Colsefni and has subsequently released seven studio albums with them. After the first two Slipknot albums went Platinum, Taylor revived Stone Sour to record an album and tour in 2002. His debut solo studio album was released in 2020.
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Corey Taylor - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
4 August 2023
Hard Rock
'Mammoth' II is the second studi album by Mammoth WVH. Similar to the first album, all writing, vocals, and instruments were done by Wolfgang Van Halen.
Mammoth WVH is an American rock band formed and fronted by Wolfgang Van Halen (son of Eddie Van Halen), initially as a solo project while he was still a part of Van Halen prior to their disbandment in 2020.
[Album]
30 June 2023
Heavy Metal
'All Hell Breaking Loose' is the eighteenth album by Raven. The album has a modern production, whilst the songs still hold true to the NWOBHM formula.
Raven are an English heavy metal band, formed in 1974 by the Gallagher brothers, bassist and vocalist John and guitarist Mark. The band gained notoriety as part of the early-to-mid 1980s new wave of British heavy metal scene and is considered to be an influence and inspiration on the development of the thrash metal genre, including "the big four" (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax), as well as other bands such as Testament, Exodus, Overkill, Kreator, Destruction, Sodom, Onslaught, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Coroner, Annihilator, and Razor. Raven are also notable for headlining Metallica's first-ever national tour in 1983.
[Album]
9 June 2023
Hard Rock
'Six' is the eighth album by Extreme. The name of the gorilla that appears on the cover of the album is Pakenuga - a composite of the first two letters of each band member's first name (Pat, Kevin, Nuno, Gary).
Extreme are an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1985. The band was one of the most successful rock acts of the early 1990s, selling over 10 million albums worldwide.
[Album; Compilation]
4 November 2022
Alternative Rock
'Other Worlds' is a compilation album by The Pretty Reckless consisting of covers and acoustic versions of previously released songs.
The Pretty Reckless American alternative rock band formed in New York City in early 2009. Originally named The Reckless (and fronted by actress Taylor Momsen), the band holds the record for the most number ones for any woman-led act in Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart's history.
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Taylor Momsen - Vocals [Member]
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Ben Phillips - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
22 September 2022
Alternative Rock
'IV' is the fourth album from The Butterfly Effect, and the first since their 2017 reunion.
The Butterfly Effect are an Australian rock band from Brisbane formed in 1999. The band consisted of Clint Boge on lead vocals, Kurt Goedhart on guitar, Glenn Esmond on bass, and Ben Hall on drums. After struggling for years to work on a fourth studio album, Boge left the band in 2012 due to personal and creative differences. The remaining members recruited Brisbane-based singer Paul Galagher for a final single and tour before announcing their breakup in 2016. In July 2017, the band announced their reunion.
[E.P.]
22 May 2022
Rock
'1972' is a E.P. by The Black Crowes. It is made up of cover songs from 1972.
The Black Crowes are an American rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1984. They have sold more than 30 million albums, and are listed at number 92 on VH1's '100 Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock'.
[Album]
21 August 2021
Death Metal (Progressive)
'Dancing Into Oblivion' is the second album by White Stones.
White Stones is a death metal band from Barcelona, Spain, formed in 2019. It features bass guitarist Martin Mendez of Opeth.
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Martin Mendez - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
11 June 2021
Hard Rock
'Mammoth WVH' is the debut album by Mammoth WVH. It was completed in 2018 with Wolfgang playing all instruments himself.
Mammoth WVH is an American rock band formed and fronted by Wolfgang Van Halen (son of Eddie Van Halen), initially as a solo project while he was still a part of Van Halen prior to their disbandment in 2020.
[Album]
30 March 2020
Death Metal (Progressive)
'Kuarahy' is the debut album by White Stones.
White Stones is a death metal band from Barcelona, Spain, formed in 2019. It features bass guitarist Martin Mendez of Opeth.
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Martin Mendez - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
29 January 2016
Death Metal
'An Epiphany Of Hate' is the fifteenth album by Master.
Master is an American death metal band led by Paul Speckmann. Originally formed in Chicago, the band later relocated to Uherske Hradiste, Czechia.
[Album]
27 June 1995
Folk Rock
'Mirror Ball' is the twenty-ninth album by Neil Young, and features members of Pearl Jam backing him. The album has been certified gold by the RIAA in the United States.
Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining the folk-rock group Buffalo Springfield. He then began his solo career, often with backing by the band Crazy Horse, and was also a part-time member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. He is on Rolling Stone's list of 'The 100 Greatest Musical Artists'. 21 of his albums and singles have been certified Gold and Platinum in U.S. by RIAA certification.
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Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Eddie Vedder - Vocals [Guest]
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Mike McCready - Guitar [Guest]
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Jeff Ament - Bass Guitar [Guest]
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Jack Irons - Drums [Guest]
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Brendan O'Brien - Production [Producer]
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[Album]
23 February 1993
Thrash Metal
'Independent' is the third album by Sacred Reich. The album is considered to be a slight departure from the band's early thrash metal style heard on their previous releases, with the album featuring a groove metal sound.
Sacred Reich is an American thrash metal band based in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. that was formed in 1985. They have been credited, along with Testament, Destruction, Death Angel and Dark Angel, for leading the second wave of thrash metal in the late 1980s. The band split in 2000, but reunited in 2006.
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Dave Jerden - Production [Producer]
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[E.P.]
4 October 1988
Thrash Metal
'Surf Nicaragua' is the first E.P. from Sacred Reich. It follows the band's debut album, 'Ignorance', released the previous year. The song 'Surf Nicaragua' contains a part from the song 'Wipe Out' as well as the drum part from the 'Hawaii 5-0' theme song. The live tracks were only supposed to be on the CD version, but due to a pressing error, they appeared on all formats.
Sacred Reich is an American thrash metal band based in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. that was formed in 1985. They have been credited, along with Testament, Destruction, Death Angel and Dark Angel, for leading the second wave of thrash metal in the late 1980s. The band split in 2000, but reunited in 2006.
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Metal Blade Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
?? August 1983
Heavy Metal
'All For One' is the third album by Raven. This would be their last album outside of a major label, also being said by fans to be their last 'golden age' album, containing some of their finest work. During the band's U.S. tour in support of the album they would be joined by Metallica for their first national dates.
Raven are an English heavy metal band, formed in 1974 by the Gallagher brothers, bassist and vocalist John and guitarist Mark. The band gained notoriety as part of the early-to-mid 1980s new wave of British heavy metal scene and is considered to be an influence and inspiration on the development of the thrash metal genre, including "the big four" (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax), as well as other bands such as Testament, Exodus, Overkill, Kreator, Destruction, Sodom, Onslaught, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Coroner, Annihilator, and Razor. Raven are also notable for headlining Metallica's first-ever national tour in 1983.
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Megaforce Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[E.P.]
?? September 1982
Heavy Metal
'Crash Bang Wallop' is the first E.P. by Raven. It consists of unreleased songs recorded during the 'Wiped Out' album sessions.
Raven are an English heavy metal band, formed in 1974 by the Gallagher brothers, bassist and vocalist John and guitarist Mark. The band gained notoriety as part of the early-to-mid 1980s new wave of British heavy metal scene and is considered to be an influence and inspiration on the development of the thrash metal genre, including "the big four" (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax), as well as other bands such as Testament, Exodus, Overkill, Kreator, Destruction, Sodom, Onslaught, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Coroner, Annihilator, and Razor. Raven are also notable for headlining Metallica's first-ever national tour in 1983.
[Album]
3 June 1982
Heavy Metal
'Wiped Out' is the second studio album by Raven. In 2005, it was ranked number 495 in Rock Hard magazine's book of 'The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums Of All Time'.
Raven are an English heavy metal band, formed in 1974 by the Gallagher brothers, bassist and vocalist John and guitarist Mark. The band gained notoriety as part of the early-to-mid 1980s new wave of British heavy metal scene and is considered to be an influence and inspiration on the development of the thrash metal genre, including "the big four" (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax), as well as other bands such as Testament, Exodus, Overkill, Kreator, Destruction, Sodom, Onslaught, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Coroner, Annihilator, and Razor. Raven are also notable for headlining Metallica's first-ever national tour in 1983.
[Album]
?? January 1981
Heavy Metal
'Rock Until You Drop' is the first studio album by Raven. The album was the first of many heavy metal studio albums issued by British independent label Neat Records (who spearheaded the NWOBHM). It reached position No. 63 in the U.K. Albums Chart.
Raven are an English heavy metal band, formed in 1974 by the Gallagher brothers, bassist and vocalist John and guitarist Mark. The band gained notoriety as part of the early-to-mid 1980s new wave of British heavy metal scene and is considered to be an influence and inspiration on the development of the thrash metal genre, including "the big four" (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax), as well as other bands such as Testament, Exodus, Overkill, Kreator, Destruction, Sodom, Onslaught, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Coroner, Annihilator, and Razor. Raven are also notable for headlining Metallica's first-ever national tour in 1983.
[Album; Compilation]
?? June 1980
-Various-
'Metal For Muthas, Volume II' sampled artists of the NWOBHM, but those featured were less notable compared to the first volume. It is deliberately reminiscent of the DIY ethic of the late 1970s and early 1980s British heavy metal underground scene.
[Album; Compilation]
15 February 1980
-Various-
'Metal For Muthas' is a sampling of various better-known artists of the NWOBHM, primarily known for having some of the earliest recorded material by heavy metal legends Iron Maiden. It reached No. 12 on the British L.P. charts and became the basis of a tour by the artists who contributed songs to the compilation. Iron Maiden, who headlined the tour, became largely intertwined with the history of Sanctuary Records (whose namesake was the similarly named Iron Maiden track on the compilation).
Performer(s): |
Paul Di'Anno - Vocals [Guest]
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Steve Harris - Bass Guitar [Guest]
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All new releases are available.
These are new releases completed in the Digital Library this week.
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[Album]
19 January 2024
Death Metal
'Saints Dispelled' is the twentieth album by Master.
[Album]
15 September 2023
Hard Rock
'CMFT' is the second solo studio album by Corey Taylor.
Performer(s): |
Corey Taylor - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
4 August 2023
Hard Rock
'Mammoth' II is the second studi album by Mammoth WVH. Similar to the first album, all writing, vocals, and instruments were done by Wolfgang Van Halen.
[Album]
30 June 2023
Heavy Metal
'All Hell Breaking Loose' is the eighteenth album by Raven. The album has a modern production, whilst the songs still hold true to the NWOBHM formula.
[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
10 May 2022
Thrash Metal
[E.P.]
22 May 2022
Rock
'1972' is a E.P. by The Black Crowes. It is made up of cover songs from 1972.
[Album]
22 September 2022
Alternative Rock
'IV' is the fourth album from The Butterfly Effect, and the first since their 2017 reunion.
[Album; Compilation]
4 November 2022
Alternative Rock
'Other Worlds' is a compilation album by The Pretty Reckless consisting of covers and acoustic versions of previously released songs.
Performer(s): |
Taylor Momsen - Vocals [Member]
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Ben Phillips - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
11 June 2021
Hard Rock
'Mammoth WVH' is the debut album by Mammoth WVH. It was completed in 2018 with Wolfgang playing all instruments himself.
[Album]
21 August 2021
Death Metal (Progressive)
'Dancing Into Oblivion' is the second album by White Stones.
Performer(s): |
Martin Mendez - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
30 March 2020
Death Metal (Progressive)
'Kuarahy' is the debut album by White Stones.
Performer(s): |
Martin Mendez - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)
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[Album; Live]
1984
Heavy Metal
Label(s): |
Roadrunner Records / Roadracer Records (Region: Europe)
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[Album]
?? August 1983
Heavy Metal
'All For One' is the third album by Raven. This would be their last album outside of a major label, also being said by fans to be their last 'golden age' album, containing some of their finest work. During the band's U.S. tour in support of the album they would be joined by Metallica for their first national dates.
Label(s): |
Megaforce Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[E.P.]
?? September 1982
Heavy Metal
'Crash Bang Wallop' is the first E.P. by Raven. It consists of unreleased songs recorded during the 'Wiped Out' album sessions.
[Album]
?? January 1981
Heavy Metal
'Rock Until You Drop' is the first studio album by Raven. The album was the first of many heavy metal studio albums issued by British independent label Neat Records (who spearheaded the NWOBHM). It reached position No. 63 in the U.K. Albums Chart.
[Album; Compilation]
?? June 1980
-Various-
'Metal For Muthas, Volume II' sampled artists of the NWOBHM, but those featured were less notable compared to the first volume. It is deliberately reminiscent of the DIY ethic of the late 1970s and early 1980s British heavy metal underground scene.
[Album; Compilation]
15 February 1980
-Various-
'Metal For Muthas' is a sampling of various better-known artists of the NWOBHM, primarily known for having some of the earliest recorded material by heavy metal legends Iron Maiden. It reached No. 12 on the British L.P. charts and became the basis of a tour by the artists who contributed songs to the compilation. Iron Maiden, who headlined the tour, became largely intertwined with the history of Sanctuary Records (whose namesake was the similarly named Iron Maiden track on the compilation).
Performer(s): |
Paul Di'Anno - Vocals [Guest]
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Steve Harris - Bass Guitar [Guest]
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These are new releases added in the Digital Library this week. These will be tagged at a future date.
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[Album]
19 January 2024
Death Metal
'Saints Dispelled' is the twentieth album by Master.
[Album]
22 September 2022
Alternative Rock
'IV' is the fourth album from The Butterfly Effect, and the first since their 2017 reunion.
[Album; Compilation]
4 November 2022
Alternative Rock
'Other Worlds' is a compilation album by The Pretty Reckless consisting of covers and acoustic versions of previously released songs.
Performer(s): |
Taylor Momsen - Vocals [Member]
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Ben Phillips - Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
21 August 2021
Death Metal (Progressive)
'Dancing Into Oblivion' is the second album by White Stones.
Performer(s): |
Martin Mendez - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
30 March 2020
Death Metal (Progressive)
'Kuarahy' is the debut album by White Stones.
Performer(s): |
Martin Mendez - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Label(s): |
Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)
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[E.P.]
?? September 1982
Heavy Metal
'Crash Bang Wallop' is the first E.P. by Raven. It consists of unreleased songs recorded during the 'Wiped Out' album sessions.
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Metallica
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James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
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Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]
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