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17 February 2024

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The Crow (Music From The Original Motion Picture)

Various Artists - The Crow (Music From The Original Motion Picture) (1994)

[-Various-]

-Various-

Rating - 3 Stars

The early 1990s were a great time for rock fans, because the line between so many audiences blurred under the banner of the 'alternative nation'. Rock, indie, metal, -insert style here- all stood side by side, rubbing shoulders at festivals and all charting worldwide as albums flew out the record stores in numbers they hadn't since rock's heyday in the 1970s. Albums like the soundtrack to The Crow were a direct result of this, mixing and matching bands to capture the widest audience possible. Film-makers themselves were often hamstrung in music choices in their own films, due to back door deals to promote the flavour of the month for an associated record company. For this reason many soundtracks of the time are now long-forgotten - a mish mash of bands and styles with no coherency, and only a single track or two worth listening to today. The Crow manages to avoid this trap by carrying a strong set of songs that thematically weave together. Matching the movie's dark tone, many of the tracks are brooding and build slowly, and there is a definite industrial undertone evident throughout. Like many of the best soundtracks it also contains a bunch of unreleased tracks and features great bands like Stone Temple Pilots, Rollins Band, The Cure, and Pantera mixed with other less-known artists to create a great contrast. Shrouded in shadows, it isn't an album to listen to when you are looking to lift your mood, but it is great to carry you through a sombre day.

mindkiller8


Red Hot Chili Peppers Logo

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (1999)

[Alternative Rock]

United States

Rating - 4 Stars

I'm a big RHCP fan so I'll declare that first up, although I'll admit what they produced in the 80's I wasn't exposed to at the time. As a metalhead there was so much else going on in during those years. In any case following on from 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' in 91, I was disappointed by 'One Hot Minute' in 95. I'll be honest and admit that the commercial radio success of 'Californication' in the late 90's had me curious to listen to them again. I'd almost go as far as to say this release is quintessential RCHP with a maturity that I think they were always aiming for perhaps. I'd argue that any future release matches this song for song. The dudes have grown up, and while not necessarily rooted in their punk sound, it still maintains elements of their roots. The cornerstone always has been Flea and his bass and he intertwines his sound beautifully in most songs. The likes of 'Otherside' is a classic, if not a confronting song, but has bought them radio play as a single. There are still the cool punk elements that early fans would love, like 'Get On Top' but they don't saturate the album. I only picked this up last week for a listen as it must have been years, and I'd forgotten how good this release is.


Artists: New Additions

These are new artists added this week.

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Dirty Honey
Dirty Honey Logo Dirty Honey

Dirty Honey

Hard Rock

Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. The single 'When I'm Gone' topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever do so.

United States

Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis Logo Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

Heavy Metal

Praying Mantis are an English heavy metal band. Although a part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene, they pursued a musical direction more melodic and radio rock sounding than their contemporaries Iron Maiden and Saxon. Over the years a number of ex-Iron Maiden membrs have been part of the group, including vocalist Paul Di'Anno, guitarists Dennis Stratton and Bob Sawyer, and drummer Clive Burr.

United Kingdom


Core Discographies: New Additions

These are new releases available in the Core Discographies this week.

Remember, Core Discographies accepts Requests. Click HERE to request your favourite album to be included.

Click on any links below to see release details.


United States MP3
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Project: Regeneration, Vol. 2

Static-X
Project: Regeneration, Vol. 2

[Album]
26 January 2024
Nu Metal

'Project: Regeneration, Vol. 2' is the eighth album by Static-X. It features some of the final material written and recorded by the late vocalist Wayne Static.

Static-X is an American industrial metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1994. The line-up has fluctuated over the years, but was long-held constant with band founder, frontman, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Wayne Static until his death in 2014. The rest of the original Static-X lineup announced on October 23, 2018, that they were reforming the band in Static's honor, and would release their first studio album in eleven years in 2020. The band had sold over three million albums worldwide.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
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Can't Find The Brakes

Dirty Honey
Can't Find The Brakes

[Album]
3 November 2023
Hard Rock

'Can't Find The Brakes' is the second studio album by Dirty Honey.

Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. The single 'When I'm Gone' topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever do so.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Cancer Pledge

October Tide
The Cancer Pledge

[Album]
6 October 2023
Doom Metal

'The Cancer Pledge' is the seventh album by October Tide.

October Tide is a Swedish death/doom metal band that was created in 1994 by Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renkse and then-Katatonia guitarist Fred Norrman. Norrman revived the band after leaving Katatonia in 2009.

Label(s):

Agonia Records Agonia Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Seven Words

Xentrix
Seven Words

[Album]
11 November 2022
Thrash Metal

'Seven Words' is the sixth album by Xentrix.

Xentrix are an English thrash metal band from Preston, Lancashire. The band were formed in 1984 under the name Sweet Vengeance, but changed their name to Xentrix in 1988. They released four albums between 1989 and 1996 before splitting up in 1997. After briefly reuniting in 2005-2006, they reunited once again in 2013. As part of the underground metal scene of the late 1980s and early-to-mid 1990s, Xentrix have been referred to as one of the "big four" of English thrash metal, along with Acid Reign, Onslaught and Sabbat.


Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
MMXX

Superheist
MMXX

[Album]
1 July 2022
Nu Metal

'MMXX' is the fifth album by Superheist.

Superheist is an Australian metal band, which formed in 1993. They have released two albums that reached the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Chart. After a twelve-year hiatus, their 2016 comeback album 'Ghosts Of The Social Dead' reached No. 3 on the AIR Charts and remained in the Top 10 for four weeks.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
War Within Me

Blaze Bayley
War Within Me

[Album]
9 April 2021
Heavy Metal

'War Within Me' is the twelth solo album by Blaze Bayley.

Blaze Bayley (born Bayley Alexander Cooke, 29 May 1963) is an English heavy metal singer. He was the lead singer of Wolfsbane from 1984 to 1994 (and currently since 2010, following reunions in 2007 and 2009). He was also the lead singer of Iron Maiden during Bruce Dickinson's absence from 1994 to 1999. Since then, he has pursued a solo career. Blaze was voted number 67 in Sweden Rock magazine's top 100 singers of all time.

Performer(s):

Blaze Bailey Blaze Bailey - Vocals [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Dirty Honey

Dirty Honey
Dirty Honey

[Album]
3 April 2021
Hard Rock

'Dirty Honey' is the debut album by Dirty Honey. It shares the same name as the band's debut E.P.

Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. The single 'When I'm Gone' topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever do so.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Bury The Pain

Xentrix
Bury The Pain

[Album]
7 June 2019
Thrash Metal

'Bury The Pain' is the fifth album by Xentrix, released 25 years after their previous album. It marks the first album with new guitarist/vocalist Jay Walsh, replacing their previous member Chris Astley.

Xentrix are an English thrash metal band from Preston, Lancashire. The band were formed in 1984 under the name Sweet Vengeance, but changed their name to Xentrix in 1988. They released four albums between 1989 and 1996 before splitting up in 1997. After briefly reuniting in 2005-2006, they reunited once again in 2013. As part of the underground metal scene of the late 1980s and early-to-mid 1990s, Xentrix have been referred to as one of the "big four" of English thrash metal, along with Acid Reign, Onslaught and Sabbat.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Dirty Honey

Dirty Honey
Dirty Honey

[E.P.]
22 March 2019
Hard Rock

'Dirty Honey' is the debut E.P. by Dirty Honey.

Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. The single 'When I'm Gone' topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever do so.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The King Of Metal

Blaze Bayley
The King Of Metal

[Album]
20 March 2012
Heavy Metal

'The King Of Metal' is the fifth solo album by Blaze Bayley. This is the first album that Bayley recorded where he considers himself a solo artist, having parted ways with the Blaze Bayley band that recorded his previous albums.

Blaze Bayley (born Bayley Alexander Cooke, 29 May 1963) is an English heavy metal singer. He was the lead singer of Wolfsbane from 1984 to 1994 (and currently since 2010, following reunions in 2007 and 2009). He was also the lead singer of Iron Maiden during Bruce Dickinson's absence from 1994 to 1999. Since then, he has pursued a solo career. Blaze was voted number 67 in Sweden Rock magazine's top 100 singers of all time.

Performer(s):

Blaze Bailey Blaze Bailey - Vocals [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Blue Wild Angel, Live At The Isle Of Wight

Jimi Hendrix
Blue Wild Angel, Live At The Isle Of Wight

[Album; Video; Live]
12 November 2002
Classic Rock

'Blue Wild Angel, Live At The Isle Of Wight' is a posthumous live album by Jimi Hendrix. The album documents Hendrix's last U.K. live performance at the Isle Of Wight Festival on August 31, 1970, three weeks before his death.

James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."

Location(s):


Australia MP3
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Identical Remote Controlled Reactions

Superheist
Identical Remote Controlled Reactions

[Album]
9 September 2002
Nu Metal

'Identical Remote Controlled Reactions' is the second album by Superheist. It is the only album to feature Joey Biro as lead vocalist. Though not taken as well by critics, it was well received by the fanbase. The album itself seemed far more adventurous in sound, with short instrumental interludes included between songs and far more experimentation with keyboards and bass.

Superheist is an Australian metal band, which formed in 1993. They have released two albums that reached the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Chart. After a twelve-year hiatus, their 2016 comeback album 'Ghosts Of The Social Dead' reached No. 3 on the AIR Charts and remained in the Top 10 for four weeks.


Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Capricornia

Midnight Oil
Capricornia

[Album]
19 February 2002
Rock

'Capricornia' is the eleventh studio album by Midnight Oil. It was thier final album before reuniting in 2009, as vocalist Peter Garrett announced his decision to quit Midnight Oil on 2 December 2002 to refocus on his political career.

Midnight Oil (often known as 'The Oils') are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1972. They have sold over 20 million albums worldwide.

Performer(s):

Peter Garrett Peter Garrett - Vocals [Member]
Martin Rotsey Martin Rotsey - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Nomad

Di'Anno
Nomad

[Album]
?? August 2000
Heavy Metal

'Nomad' is the second album released by Paul Di'Anno under the Di'Anno band name. It was released in 2006 as a Paul Di'Anno solo album with the name 'The Living Dead'.

Paul Andrews (born 17 May 1958), better known by his stage name Paul Di'Anno, is an English heavy metal singer who was the lead vocalist for Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981. In his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno has issued numerous albums over the years, as both a solo artist and as a member of such bands as Gogmagog, Di'Anno's Battlezone, Killers, Rockfellas, and more recently, Warhorse. Together with fellow Iron Maiden member Dennis Stratton, he joined Praying Mantis for the recording of their 1990 live album 'Live At Last'.

Performer(s):

Paul Di'Anno Paul Di'Anno - Vocals [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
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Quaternary

Motley Crue
Quaternary

[E.P.]
16 September 1994
Hard Rock

'Quaternary' is a studio E.P. by Motley Crue. It was initially going to be titled 'Leftovers', and was made available as a mail-in offer for purchasers of the self-titled album in a limited quantity of 20,000 copies.

Motley Crue is an American heavy metal band formed in Hollywood, California in 1981. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. They have also achieved seven platinum or multi-platinum certifications and nine Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 charts.

Performer(s):

Mick Mars Mick Mars - Guitar [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Just Say Ozzy

Ozzy Osbourne
Just Say Ozzy

[E.P.]
17 March 1990
Heavy Metal

'Just Say Ozzy' is a live E.P. by Ozzy Osbourne. It entered the U.K. charts on 17 March and reached number 69.

John Michael 'Ozzy' Osbourne is an English hard rock and heavy metal vocalist. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as part of the band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname 'Prince Of Darkness'. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems. He then began a successful solo career with 'Blizzard Of Ozz' in 1980, and his the first seven albums went on to receive multi-platinum certifications in the U.S. He has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. Osbourne has sold over 100 million albums, including his solo work and Black Sabbath releases.

Performer(s):

Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde - Guitar [Member]
Geezer Butler Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
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Silver And Gold

A.S.a.P. (Adrian Smith and Project)
Silver And Gold

[Album]
1 October 1989
Rock

'Silver And Gold' is the first and only album by Adrian Smith solo project A.S.a.P. It was a departure from the sound Adrian Smith helped create with Iron Maiden, with elements of a more progressive sound , and with keyboards more prominently featured. The album was a commercial failure, despite the promotional tour and two singles, and the band soon ceased to exist.

A.S.a.P. were a rock band formed by guitarist and vocalist Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden. A.S.a.P. stands for "Adrian Smith and Project", and the full name of the band is incorporated within the band logo, with each word written in tiny font underneath the corresponding letter in the abbreviation.

Performer(s):

Adrian Smith Adrian Smith - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
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Randy Rhodes Tribute

Ozzy Osbourne
Randy Rhodes Tribute

[Album]
19 March 1987
Heavy Metal

'Randy Rhodes Tribute' is the second live album by Ozzy Osbourne. It features the work of guitarist Randy Rhoads, in whose honor the album was released. It was released five years after the death of Rhoads. It peaked at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

John Michael 'Ozzy' Osbourne is an English hard rock and heavy metal vocalist. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as part of the band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname 'Prince Of Darkness'. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems. He then began a successful solo career with 'Blizzard Of Ozz' in 1980, and his the first seven albums went on to receive multi-platinum certifications in the U.S. He has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. Osbourne has sold over 100 million albums, including his solo work and Black Sabbath releases.

Performer(s):

Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
Randy Rhoads Randy Rhoads - Guitar [Member]
Bob Daisley Bob Daisley - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lee Kerslake Lee Kerslake - Drums [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Di'Anno

Di'Anno
Di'Anno

[Album]
?? September 1984
Heavy Metal

'Di'Anno' is the debut studio album of the band of the same name. The lead singer Paul Di'Anno had been the frontman of Iron Maiden for three years, before being dismissed for his erratic behaviour. The band bearing his name and playing very commercial heavy rock was his first and short-lived solo project. Unlike his work with Iron Maiden, the album has a more Americanized sound similar to bands like Journey and Foreigner. The album reached only No. 105 on the U.K. Albums Chart and the band disbanded at the conclusion of the short tour supporting the release.

Paul Andrews (born 17 May 1958), better known by his stage name Paul Di'Anno, is an English heavy metal singer who was the lead vocalist for Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981. In his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno has issued numerous albums over the years, as both a solo artist and as a member of such bands as Gogmagog, Di'Anno's Battlezone, Killers, Rockfellas, and more recently, Warhorse. Together with fellow Iron Maiden member Dennis Stratton, he joined Praying Mantis for the recording of their 1990 live album 'Live At Last'.

Performer(s):

Paul Di'Anno Paul Di'Anno - Vocals [Member]

Location(s):


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Time Tells No Lies

Praying Mantis
Time Tells No Lies

[Album]
?? May 1981
Heavy Metal

'Time Tells No Lies' is the debut studio album by Praying Mantis. It peaked at number 60 on the U.K. Albums Chart in April 1981 where it stayed for two weeks, while 'Cheated', the lead single peaked at number 69 on the U.K. Singles Charts. It would be the band's only album of the 1980s.

Praying Mantis are an English heavy metal band. Although a part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene, they pursued a musical direction more melodic and radio rock sounding than their contemporaries Iron Maiden and Saxon. Over the years a number of ex-Iron Maiden membrs have been part of the group, including vocalist Paul Di'Anno, guitarists Dennis Stratton and Bob Sawyer, and drummer Clive Burr.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
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Shock Tactics

Samson
Shock Tactics

[Album]
15 May 1981
Heavy Metal

'Shock Tactics' is the third studio album by Samson. It was vocalist Bruce Dickinson's final album with the band before joining Iron Maiden (who were coincidentally recording 'Killers', their last album with Paul Di'Anno, in the same studio at the same time as Samson).

Samson were a British heavy metal band formed in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Paul Samson. They were a part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement. They are best known for featuring future Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson in their early line-up, then known as Bruce Bruce, and drummer Thunderstick (real name Barry Graham Purkis), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also a member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Dickinson's replacement on vocals, Nicky Moore, performed with Samson throughout the mid-1980s and again from the late 1990s onwards.

Performer(s):

Bruce Dickinson Bruce Dickinson - Vocals [Member]
Paul Samson Paul Samson - Guitar [Member]
Chris Aylmer Chris Aylmer - Bass Guitar [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
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Head On

Samson
Head On

[Album]
27 June 1980
Heavy Metal

'Head On' is the second studio album by Samson. The cover art features the band's masked drummer, Thunderstick. This is the first album with future Iron Maiden-frontman Bruce Dickinson on vocal duties. The instrumental 'Thunderburst' is credited as co-written by Steve Harris. The track is in fact an alternate version of 'The Ides Of March', an early Iron Maiden song written during the brief time in 1977 in which Thunderstick was in Iron Maiden. Iron Maiden released their own version on the Iron Maiden album 'Killers' the next year, though Steve Harris credited the song solely to himself, annoying the members of Samson.

Samson were a British heavy metal band formed in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Paul Samson. They were a part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement. They are best known for featuring future Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson in their early line-up, then known as Bruce Bruce, and drummer Thunderstick (real name Barry Graham Purkis), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also a member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Dickinson's replacement on vocals, Nicky Moore, performed with Samson throughout the mid-1980s and again from the late 1990s onwards.

Performer(s):

Bruce Dickinson Bruce Dickinson - Vocals [Member]
Paul Samson Paul Samson - Guitar [Member]
Chris Aylmer Chris Aylmer - Bass Guitar [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
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Survivors

Samson
Survivors

[Album]
?? June 1979
Heavy Metal

'Survivors' is the debut studio album by Samson. Although vocalist future Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson appears as a band member on the cover sheet, the album was completed before he joined the band, with guitarist Paul Samson on vocal duty.

Samson were a British heavy metal band formed in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Paul Samson. They were a part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement. They are best known for featuring future Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson in their early line-up, then known as Bruce Bruce, and drummer Thunderstick (real name Barry Graham Purkis), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also a member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Dickinson's replacement on vocals, Nicky Moore, performed with Samson throughout the mid-1980s and again from the late 1990s onwards.

Performer(s):

Paul Samson Paul Samson - Guitar [Member]
Chris Aylmer Chris Aylmer - Bass Guitar [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Made In Europe

Deep Purple
Made In Europe

[Album]
1 October 1976
Classic Rock

'Made In Europe' is the third live album by Deep Purple, recorded on the final dates in April 1975 before Ritchie Blackmore left the group. It was released after the group had broken up. The name was chosen to capitalise on the same success of 1972's 'Made In Japan', but it didn't perform as well commercially.

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.

Performer(s):

David Coverdale David Coverdale - Vocals [Member]
Glenn Hughes Glenn Hughes - Bass Guitar [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
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Elvis' Golden Records [Mono]

Elvis Presley
Elvis' Golden Records [Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
21 March 1958
Rock & Roll

'Elvis' Golden Records' is the first compilation album by Elvis Presley. It compiled his hit singles released in 1956 and 1957, and is widely believed to be the first greatest hits album in rock and roll history. It is the first of five RCA Victor Elvis' Golden/Gold Records compilations, the first four of which were issued during Presley's lifetime. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart and was certified 6? platinum on August 17, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 - August 16, 1977), also known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Known as the "King Of Rock And Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Presley's energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy. Having sold roughly 400 million records worldwide, he is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, and widely acclaimed as the best-selling solo artist. He was commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, rockabilly, rhythm & blues, adult contemporary, and gospel. He won three Grammy Awards, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame. He also holds several records, including the most RIAA-certified gold and platinum albums, the most albums charted on the Billboard 200, the most number-one albums by a solo artist on the U.K. Albums Chart, and the most number-one singles by any act on the U.K. Singles Chart. In 2018, Presley was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom.


Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

These are new releases coming to Core Discographies soon.

All new releases are available.

Digital Library: Tagged Releases

These are new releases completed in the Digital Library this week.

Digital Library Links: Digital Library

Click on any links below to see release details.


United States
MP3
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Complete
Project: Regeneration, Vol. 2

Static-X
Project: Regeneration, Vol. 2

[Album]
26 January 2024
Nu Metal

'Project: Regeneration, Vol. 2' is the eighth album by Static-X. It features some of the final material written and recorded by the late vocalist Wayne Static.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Can't Find The Brakes

Dirty Honey
Can't Find The Brakes

[Album]
3 November 2023
Hard Rock

'Can't Find The Brakes' is the second studio album by Dirty Honey.


Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Cancer Pledge

October Tide
The Cancer Pledge

[Album]
6 October 2023
Doom Metal

'The Cancer Pledge' is the seventh album by October Tide.

Label(s):

Agonia Records Agonia Records (Region: International)

Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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MMXX

Superheist
MMXX

[Album]
1 July 2022
Nu Metal

'MMXX' is the fifth album by Superheist.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Seven Words

Xentrix
Seven Words

[Album]
11 November 2022
Thrash Metal

'Seven Words' is the sixth album by Xentrix.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
War Within Me

Blaze Bayley
War Within Me

[Album]
9 April 2021
Heavy Metal

'War Within Me' is the twelth solo album by Blaze Bayley.

Performer(s):

Blaze Bailey Blaze Bailey - Vocals [Member]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Dirty Honey

Dirty Honey
Dirty Honey

[Album]
3 April 2021
Hard Rock

'Dirty Honey' is the debut album by Dirty Honey. It shares the same name as the band's debut E.P.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Dirty Honey

Dirty Honey
Dirty Honey

[E.P.]
22 March 2019
Hard Rock

'Dirty Honey' is the debut E.P. by Dirty Honey.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Bury The Pain

Xentrix
Bury The Pain

[Album]
7 June 2019
Thrash Metal

'Bury The Pain' is the fifth album by Xentrix, released 25 years after their previous album. It marks the first album with new guitarist/vocalist Jay Walsh, replacing their previous member Chris Astley.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Time Tells No Lies

Praying Mantis
Time Tells No Lies

[Album]
?? May 1981
Heavy Metal

'Time Tells No Lies' is the debut studio album by Praying Mantis. It peaked at number 60 on the U.K. Albums Chart in April 1981 where it stayed for two weeks, while 'Cheated', the lead single peaked at number 69 on the U.K. Singles Charts. It would be the band's only album of the 1980s.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Elvis' Golden Records [Mono]

Elvis Presley
Elvis' Golden Records [Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
21 March 1958
Rock & Roll

'Elvis' Golden Records' is the first compilation album by Elvis Presley. It compiled his hit singles released in 1956 and 1957, and is widely believed to be the first greatest hits album in rock and roll history. It is the first of five RCA Victor Elvis' Golden/Gold Records compilations, the first four of which were issued during Presley's lifetime. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart and was certified 6? platinum on August 17, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America.


Digital Library: New Additions

These are new releases added in the Digital Library this week. These will be tagged at a future date.

Digital Library Links: Digital Library

Click on any links below to see release details.


Static-X
Project: Regeneration, Vol. 2

[Album]
26 January 2024
Nu Metal

'Project: Regeneration, Vol. 2' is the eighth album by Static-X. It features some of the final material written and recorded by the late vocalist Wayne Static.


Dirty Honey
Can't Find The Brakes

[Album]
3 November 2023
Hard Rock

'Can't Find The Brakes' is the second studio album by Dirty Honey.


October Tide
The Cancer Pledge

[Album]
6 October 2023
Doom Metal

'The Cancer Pledge' is the seventh album by October Tide.

Label(s):

Agonia Records Agonia Records (Region: International)

Superheist
MMXX

[Album]
1 July 2022
Nu Metal

'MMXX' is the fifth album by Superheist.


Xentrix
Seven Words

[Album]
11 November 2022
Thrash Metal

'Seven Words' is the sixth album by Xentrix.


Dirty Honey
Dirty Honey

[Album]
3 April 2021
Hard Rock

'Dirty Honey' is the debut album by Dirty Honey. It shares the same name as the band's debut E.P.


Dirty Honey
Dirty Honey

[E.P.]
22 March 2019
Hard Rock

'Dirty Honey' is the debut E.P. by Dirty Honey.


Xentrix
Bury The Pain

[Album]
7 June 2019
Thrash Metal

'Bury The Pain' is the fifth album by Xentrix, released 25 years after their previous album. It marks the first album with new guitarist/vocalist Jay Walsh, replacing their previous member Chris Astley.


Cryptopsy
The Best Of Us Bleed

[Album; Compilation]
2012
Death Metal (Technical)


Praying Mantis
Time Tells No Lies

[Album]
?? May 1981
Heavy Metal

'Time Tells No Lies' is the debut studio album by Praying Mantis. It peaked at number 60 on the U.K. Albums Chart in April 1981 where it stayed for two weeks, while 'Cheated', the lead single peaked at number 69 on the U.K. Singles Charts. It would be the band's only album of the 1980s.


Elvis Presley
Elvis' Golden Records [Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
21 March 1958
Rock & Roll

'Elvis' Golden Records' is the first compilation album by Elvis Presley. It compiled his hit singles released in 1956 and 1957, and is widely believed to be the first greatest hits album in rock and roll history. It is the first of five RCA Victor Elvis' Golden/Gold Records compilations, the first four of which were issued during Presley's lifetime. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart and was certified 6? platinum on August 17, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America.


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-Various- The Crow (Music From The Original Motion Picture)

Various Artists
The Crow (Music From The Original Motion Picture)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
29 March 1994
-Various-

'The Crow (Music From The Original Motion Picture)' is the soundtrack to the superhero film 'The Crow' (1994). The album featured covers, including Nine Inch Nails, Pantera , and Rollins Band. The inclusion of songs written by The Cure and Joy Division are notable because the influences of both bands are present in the original comic book. Peaking at the top of the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, the album has sold 3.8 million copies in the United States, and has been certified 3x Platinum by RIAA.

Purchased Media
Purchase Date: 15 February 2024

Performer(s):

Henry Rollins Henry Rollins - Vocals [Guest]
Phil Anselmo Phil Anselmo - Vocals [Guest]
Dimebag Darrell Dimebag Darrell - Guitar [Guest]
Rex Brown Rex Brown - Bass Guitar [Guest]
Vinnie Paul Vinnie Paul - Drums [Guest]

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