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[Album]
9 February 2024
Black Metal
'Verses In Oath' is the fourth album by Hulder.
Hulder is a one-woman black metal band originating in Mechelen, Belgium in 2020, with all instruments played by Marz Riesterer.
[Album]
9 February 2024
Thrash Metal
'Swallowed By Hell' is the fourth album by Morbid Saint, and the second since reuniting in 2010.
Morbid Saint is an American death/thrash metal band from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, formed in 1984. The band are well known as having an influence in the genres of blackened thrash and death metal. After splitting up about half a decade following the release of their debut album 'Spectrum Of Death' (1989), they reunited in 2010 and released their first album in 26 years, 'Destruction System', in 2015.
[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
13 September 2016
Classic Rock
'Who Can I Be Now? (1974-1976)' is a boxed set by David Bowie. It focuses on the artist's "American Phase". A follow-up to the 2015 compilation 'Five Years (1969-1973)', it covers the period of Bowie's career from 1974 to 1976. Exclusive to the box sets is 'The Gouster', a previously unreleased album that eventually became 'Young Americans', and 'Re:Call 2', a new compilation of non-album singles, single versions, and B-sides that serves as the sequel to 'Re:Call 1' from 'Five Years (1969-1973)'.
David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
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David Bowie - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
7 April 2014
Heavy Metal
'Catacombs Of The Black Vatican' is the ninth studio album by Black Label Society. It is the only Black Label Society album to feature former Breaking Benjamin drummer Chad Szeliga after fill-in Mike Froedge departed the band. Froedge himself replaced Will Hunt, who in turn replaced longtime drummer Craig Nunenmacher, all in the span of fewer than two years.
Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by guitarist/singer Zakk Wylde.
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Zakk Wylde - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
7 April 2009
Folk Rock
'Fork In The Road' is the twenty-ninth studio album by Neil Young. The album was inspired by Young's Lincoln Continental that had been retooled to run entirely on alternative energy, and Young's background with The Lincvolt Project he has been working on alongside mechanic Jonathan Goodwin. The project has been to develop a viable electric energy power system for automobiles.
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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[Album; Compilation]
?? October 2007
Black Metal
'Stigma Diabolicum' is a compilation by Thorns. It features both the 'Grymyrk' and 'Trondertun' demos, as well as material from the Stigma Diabolicum demos 'Lacus de Luna' and 'Luna de Nocturnus' plus two tracks from a 1991 Thorns rehearsal.
Thorns, also known as Stigma Diabolicum, is a Norwegian black metal band that formed in 1989 and was part of the early Norwegian black metal scene. They made two highly influential demos in the early 1990s, but have only released one full-length album.
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3 July 2007
Hard Rock
'Libertad' is the second and final studio album by Velvet Revolver. The name is Spanish and translates to "Liberty" or "freedom" in English.
Velvet Revolver was an American hard rock supergroup consisting of Guns n' Roses members Slash (lead guitar), Duff McKagan (bass, backing vocals) and Matt Sorum (drums, backing vocals), alongside Dave Kushner (rhythm guitar) formerly of punk band Wasted Youth, and Scott Weiland (lead vocalist) formerly of Stone Temple Pilots. The band formed in 2002 and was active until 2008, when Weiland left the band abruptly to rejoin Stone Temple Pilots.
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Slash (Saul Hudson) - Guitar [Member]
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Duff McKagan - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Brendan O'Brien - Production [Producer]
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[Album; Compilation]
19 September 2006
Alternative Rock
'Up From The Catacombs, The Best Of' is a compilation album by Jane's Addiction. It contains previously released material from each of Jane's Addiction's albums.
Jane's Addiction is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1985. They were one of the first bands from the early 1990s alternative rock movement to gain both mainstream media attention and commercial success in the United States.
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Perry Farrell - Vocals [Member]
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Dave Navarro - Guitar [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
14 March 2006
Heavy Metal
'Flying High Again, The World's Greatest Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne' is a compilation by various artists covering Ozzy Osbourne.
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.
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Lita Ford - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
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Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Guest]
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[Album]
27 February 2006
Black Metal
'The Cult Is Alive' is the eleventh studio album by Darkthrone. This album represented a shift in the band's style, as they incorporated more punk and crust punk traits. Drummer Fenriz stated, "Call it black metal or evil rock, I don't care..."
Darkthrone is a Norwegian black metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 the band embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory and Celtic Frost and became one of the leading bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. Their first three black metal albums - 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky' (1992), 'Under A Funeral Moon' (1993) and 'Transilvanian Hunger' (1994) - are often dubbed the 'Unholy Trinity'. They are considered the peak of the band's career and to be among the most influential albums in black metal.
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Peaceville Records (Region: International)
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[Album]
29 November 2005
Rock
'Switch' is the eleventh studio album by INXS, and their last to be composed of entirely new material. It was their first full-length studio album since the 1997 death of vocalist Michael Hutchence, and the only album to feature singer J.D. Fortune. The album was commercially successful, reaching the top 20 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States.
INXS (a phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed as the Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. For 20 years, they were fronted by Michael Hutchence, whose magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their new wave/pop style, the band later developed a harder pub rock style that included funk and dance elements. After Hutchence's death on 22 November 1997, INXS made appearances with several guest singers, and toured and recorded with Jon Stevens (Noiseworks) as lead singer, beginning in 2000. In 2005, members of INXS participated in 'Rock Star: INXS', a reality television series that culminated in the selection of Canadian J.D. Fortune as their new lead singer. Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Gribbin replaced Fortune as lead singer in 2011. During a concert on 11 November 2012, INXS stated that the performance would be their last, although they did not announce the band's permanent retirement. The band have won six Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards, including three for "Best Group" in 1987, 1989 and 1992; the band was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001. INXS has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, making them one of Australia's highest selling music acts of all time.
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26 July 2005
Heavy Metal
'Unleash The Fury' is the fifteenth studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. The album's title is a reference to an incident which occurred in 1988 on a flight to Tokyo during the Odyssey tour: having behaved obnoxiously whilst drunk, Malmsteen fell asleep and was later awoken by a woman pouring a jug of iced water on him. Enraged, he twice shouted "You've released the fucking fury!" (often misquoted as "unleashed").
Yngwie Johan Malmsteen (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerback, 30 June 1963) is a Swedish guitarist. He first became known in the 1980s for his neoclassical playing style in heavy metal, and has released 20+ studio albums in a career spanning over 40 years. In August 2009, Time magazine named Malmsteen No. 9 on its list of the 10 best electric guitar players of all-time.
[Album]
8 June 2004
Hard Rock
'Contraband' is the debut studio album by Velvet Revolver. A commercial success, it debuted at number one on the American Billboard 200 chart and was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Velvet Revolver was an American hard rock supergroup consisting of Guns n' Roses members Slash (lead guitar), Duff McKagan (bass, backing vocals) and Matt Sorum (drums, backing vocals), alongside Dave Kushner (rhythm guitar) formerly of punk band Wasted Youth, and Scott Weiland (lead vocalist) formerly of Stone Temple Pilots. The band formed in 2002 and was active until 2008, when Weiland left the band abruptly to rejoin Stone Temple Pilots.
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Slash (Saul Hudson) - Guitar [Member]
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Duff McKagan - Bass Guitar [Member]
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2 July 2002
Punk Rock
'Shenanigans' is the second compilation album by Green Day. It contains b-sides, rarities, covers, and a previously unreleased track. The album peaked at number 27 on the U.S. Billboard 200 upon its release and has sold 280,000 units as of September 2010.
Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, with drummer Tre Cool joining in 1990. In 1994, their major-label debut 'Dookie' became a breakout success and eventually shipped over 10 million copies in the U.S. Alongside fellow California punk bands Bad Religion, The Offspring, Rancid, NOFX, Pennywise and Social Distortion, Green Day is credited with popularizing mainstream interest in punk rock in the U.S. They have sold roughly 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists.
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Billie Joe Armstrong - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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Mike Dirnt - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Tre Cool - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
15 October 1996
Heavy Metal
'Angry Machines' is the seventh studio album by Dio. It was the last studio album to feature original drummer Vinny Appice. The album was not commercially successful and vastly underperformed compared to earlier Dio albums.
Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice. The band released 10 studio albums and had numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dio himself being the only constant member. Guitarists included Vivian Campbell, Craig Goldy, Doug Aldrich, Warren DeMartini, Tracy G, Jake E. Lee and Rowan Robertson. The band dissolved in 2010 when Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at the age of 67. Thge band has sold has sold over 5 million records worldwide.
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Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
13 March 1995
Alternative Rock
'The Bends' is the second studio album by Radiohead. It combines guitar songs and ballads, with more restrained arrangements and cryptic lyrics than Radiohead's debut album, 'Pablo Honey' (1993).
Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band's experimental approach is credited with advancing the sound of alternative rock. They have sold more than 30+ million albums worldwide.
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22 February 1993
Alternative Rock
'Pablo Honey' is the debut studio album by Radiohead. It reached number 22 on the U.K. Albums Chart. It was certified gold in the U.K. in 1994 and triple platinum in 2013. In the U.S., it was certified platinum in 1995.
Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band's experimental approach is credited with advancing the sound of alternative rock. They have sold more than 30+ million albums worldwide.
[Album]
11 May 1989
Heavy Metal
'Eat The Heat' is the eighth studio album by Accept. Although Jim Stacey is presented as rhythm guitar player in the album line-up, the album credits also state that all guitar work on the album was played by Wolf Hoffmann. Stacey did perform second guitar live with the band. Until 2010's 'Blood Of The Nations', this was Accept's only album without Udo Dirkschneider as lead vocalist.
Accept are a German heavy metal band from Solingen, formed in 1976 by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and former members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass). Their beginnings can be traced back to the late 1960s, when the band got its start under the name Band X. Accept's lineup has changed over the years, which has included different singers, guitarists, bassists and drummers. Hoffmann is the last remaining original member, and the only band member to appear on each album. Accept played an important role in the development of speed and thrash metal, and they were part of the German heavy metal scene, which emerged in the early to mid-1980s.
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27 July 1983
Hard Rock
'You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll' is the second studio album by Twisted Sister. The album was certified as a Gold Album by RIAA in November 1995, for selling over 500,000 copies in the U.S.
Twisted Sister was an American heavy metal band formed in 1972, originally from Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, and later based on Long Island, New York. The band evolved from a band named Silver Star, and experienced several membership changes before settling on the classic lineup in 1982. Their first two albums, 'Under The Blade' (1982) and 'You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll' (1983), were critically well-received and earned the band underground popularity, and thyey achieved mainstream success with their third album, 'Stay Hungry' (1984).
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Dee Snider - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
15 April 1982
Heavy Metal
'Metal On Metal' is the second studio album by Anvil. In 2005, it was ranked number 441 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums Of All Time.
Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in Toronto in 1978. The band have been cited as having influenced many notable heavy metal groups including Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica. Anvil's antics on and off stage, the setbacks they suffered, and their determination to keep going have been compared to the fictional band Spinal Tap.
[Album]
25 May 1981
Heavy Metal
'Hard 'n' Heavy' is the debut studio album by Anvil. It was originally released independently under the band name "Lips".
Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in Toronto in 1978. The band have been cited as having influenced many notable heavy metal groups including Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica. Anvil's antics on and off stage, the setbacks they suffered, and their determination to keep going have been compared to the fictional band Spinal Tap.
[Album; Compilation]
?? March 1980
Classic Rock
'Nine To The Universe' is a posthumous compilation album by Jimi Hendrix. It was the third album of Hendrix recordings to be produced by Alan Douglas. The album contains five jam sessions, edited by Douglas. It reached number 127 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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."
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Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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[Album]
?? November 1978
Hard Rock
'Rose Tattoo' is the debut self-titled album by Rose Tattoo. It was produced by the famous Vanda & Young team who have worked with AC/DC, The Angels and Stevie Wright. The album was released as 'Rock 'n' Roll Outlaw' (or 'Rock 'n' Roll Outlaws') in some countries.
Rose Tattoo are an Australian rock and roll band, which formed in Sydney in 1976. Their sound is hard rock mixed with blues rock influences. Their first four albums were produced by Harry Vanda and George Young who also worked with AC/DC. They disbanded in 1987, subsequently reforming briefly in 1993 to support Guns n' Roses on an Australian tour. They reassembled again from 1998 and have since released more studio albums.
Performer(s): |
Angry Anderson - Vocals [Member]
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Harry Vanda - Production [Producer]
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George Young - Production [Producer]
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Albert Productions (Region: Australia)
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[Album]
1 August 1972
Hard Rock
'Lonesome Crow' is the debut studio album by Scorpions. It was recorded soon after Scorpions became a fully professional band under the production of Conny Plank, apparently in only six or seven days, and released in West Germany as the soundtrack to the German anti-drug movie Das Kalte Paradies. The album's style is darkly melodic, typical for early Scorpions but unlike their later work.
Scorpions are a German hard rock band formed in Hanover in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker. They are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands.
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Michael Schenker - Guitar [Member]
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9 February 2024
Thrash Metal
'Swallowed By Hell' is the fourth album by Morbid Saint, and the second since reuniting in 2010.
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15 March 2024
Progressive Metal
'The Serpent's Here' is the second solo album by Per Wiberg.
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Per Wiberg - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
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9 February 2024
Thrash Metal
'Swallowed By Hell' is the fourth album by Morbid Saint, and the second since reuniting in 2010.
[Album]
15 March 2024
Progressive Metal
'The Serpent's Here' is the second solo album by Per Wiberg.
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Per Wiberg - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
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[Album; Compilation]
2004
Heavy Metal
[Album; Compilation]
29 Apri 1996
Heavy Metal
'The Sabbath Stones' is a compilation album by Black Sabbath. The songs are from the albums ranging from 1983's Born Again to 1995's Forbidden. It was never formally released in the U.S. or Canada, and was the last album to be released by Black Sabbath on I.R.S. Records.
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Tony Martin - Vocals [Member]
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Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
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Glenn Hughes - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Laurence Cottle - Bass Guitar [Guest]
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Neil Murray - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Dave 'The Beast' Spitz - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
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Cozy Powell - Drums [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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Bobby Rondinelli - Drums [Member]
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Eric Singer - Drums [Member]
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Ernie C. - Production [Producer]
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I.R.S. Records (Region: Europe)
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[Single]
1992
Heavy Metal
Performer(s): |
Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
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Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
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Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
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Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
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Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]
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[Album]
1986
Hardcore Punk
Performer(s): |
Henry Rollins - Vocals [Member]
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[Album]
?? March 1984
Hardcore Punk
'My War' is the second studio album by Black Flag. It was the first of three full-length albums the band released in 1984. The album polarized fans due to the b-side, on which the band slowed down to a heavy, Black Sabbath-esque trudge after establishing expectations as a faster hardcore punk band on its first album, Damaged (1981).
Performer(s): |
Henry Rollins - Vocals [Member]
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SST Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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[Album]
?? November 1981
Hardcore Punk
'Damaged' is the debut studio album by Black Flag. The album was largely ignored by critics and the public at the time of its release, but has since been recognized as a classic and one of the most influential punk rock records ever made, appearing on a number of best of lists by fans and critics alike. The album was ranked number 340 on Rolling Stone's 2012 list of The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time, though moving down to number 487 in the 2020 revision. Pitchfork also ranked it number 25 on its list of the Top 100 Albums Of The 1980s.
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Henry Rollins - Vocals [Member]
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SST Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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Unicorn Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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?? January 1979
Hardcore Punk
'Nervous Breakdown' is the debut E.P. by Black Flag. It was the SST Records label's first release, and the only release to feature Keith Morris on vocals. The E.P. was a pivotal release in the development of the hardcore punk genre.
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SST Records (Region: U.S.A.)
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