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Orgy Of The Damned

Slash - Orgy Of The Damned (2024)

[Hard Rock]

United States

Rating - 4 Stars

Although prolific, Slash hasn't really proven himself particularly versatile over the last few years. Sure, he has released some good albums, but they are generally carried by a couple of great songs amongst many that are paint-by-numbers. Arguably, his first true solo album, 'Slash' from 2010, is still his best solo work. That is what makes this album such a breath of fresh air, as it follows a similar template of featuring different guests on every track, but the twist here is that the songs are all old blues standards. Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top is (of course) perfect for some blues, and transports 'Hoochie Coochie Man' to a dive bar in the deep south, allowing Slash to show off his slide chops. Dorothy Martin channels her inner Joplin on 'Keys To The Highway', and although an odd choice, country star Chris Stapleton does an amazing job on the early Fleetwood Mac classic 'Oh Well' - a standout track. The album isn't perfect by any means, and some of the collaboration choices are odd. Punk icon Iggy Pop's world-weary warble on Lightning Hopkins' 'Awful Dream' is at best tolerable, and we he 'sings' the harmonica line it is cringe-inducing. Also somewhat disappointing is AC/DC's Brian Johnson tackling Howlin' Wolf's 'Killing Floor'. It was a song he could have tackled easily in his prime 30 years ago, but feels now like his voice just doesn't quite carry it. The addition of some electrifying harmonica from Aerosmith's Steven Tyler does lift the song nicely. 'Papa Was A Rolling Stone' is the clear centrepiece of the album, and pop elite Demi Lovato does a supreme job of carrying the track, until Slash really opens up midway through, reminding us why he is one of the greatest guitar heroes of the last few decades.


Artists: New Additions

These are new artists added this week.

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As The Sun Falls
As The Sun Falls Logo As The Sun Falls

As The Sun Falls

Death Metal (Melodic)

As The Sun Falls is a melodic death metal band from Zurich (early); Nummela, Etela-Suomi, Finland (later), Switzerland, formed in 2018.

Switzerland

Atra Bilis
Atra Bilis Logo Atra Bilis

Atra Bilis

Death Metal (Technical)

Atra Bilis is a technical death metal band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, formed in 2018.

Canada

Belore
Belore Logo Belore

Belore

Black Metal

Belore is an epic black metal solo project of Aleevok from Darkenhold, influenced by heroic fantasy and medieval worlds.

France

Jamey Jasta
Jamey Jasta Logo Jamey Jasta

Jamey Jasta

Hardcore Metal

James Shanahan (born August 7, 1977), known professionally as Jamey Jasta, is an American vocalist, best known as the lead singer of metalcore band Hatebreed and sludge metal band Kingdom Of Sorrow. Jasta also fronts metalcore band Icepick. Prior to Hatebreed, he fronted the hardcore band Jasta 14.

United States

Pallbearer
Pallbearer Logo Pallbearer

Pallbearer

Doom Metal

Pallbearer is a doom metal band from Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A., that was formed in 2008.

United States

The Obsessed
The Obsessed Logo The Obsessed

The Obsessed

Doom Metal

The Obsessed is an American doom metal band from Potomac, Maryland, led by Scott 'Wino' Weinrich. Formed in 1979, they recorded a few demos and played a handful of live shows until they first split up in 1986 when Weinrich joined as lead vocalist for Saint Vitus. Before his departure from Saint Vitus, Weinrich reformed The Obsessed in 1989, before disbanding for the second time in 1995. After reuniting for occasional live shows between 2011 and 2013, the band announced a permanent reunion in March 2016.

United States


People: New Additions

These are new people added this week.

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Chris Ballew

Chris Ballew

Alternative Rock

Christopher Ballew (born May 28, 1965) is an American musician best known as the lead singer and bassist of the alternative rock group The Presidents Of The United States Of America. He also performs and records as a children's artist under the pseudonym Caspar Babypants. Ballew's career in music traces back to his street performances in a duo called Egg, during his time in Boston in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Following a brief period in Los Angeles performing with Beck, Ballew returned to Washington and formed The Presidents Of The United States Of America in 1993, a band that lasted until 2015.

United States


Jamey Jasta

Jamey Jasta

Metalcore

James Shanahan (born August 7, 1977), known professionally as Jamey Jasta, is an American vocalist, best known as the lead singer of metalcore band Hatebreed and sludge metal band Kingdom Of Sorrow. Jasta also fronts metalcore band Icepick. Prior to Hatebreed, he fronted the hardcore band Jasta 14.

United States


Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz

Rock

Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. His childhood was split between Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles, leading to his early passion for music, inspired by several genres and seeing The Jackson 5 live. Kravitz released his debut album "Let Love Rule" in 1989. This marked the beginning of a career characterized by a blend of rock, funk, reggae, hard rock, soul, and R&B. He has won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, which he received four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category, and setting the record for most consecutive wins in one category by a male performer. He has won other awards, including American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Radio Music Awards, Brit Awards, and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. Kravitz has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and was ranked 93 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock".

United States


Max Cavalera

Max Cavalera

Thrash Metal

Massimiliano Antonio "Max" Cavalera (born August 4, 1969) is a Brazilian heavy metal musician. He co-founded the heavy metal band Sepultura in 1984 with his brother Igor Cavalera, and was the band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist until his departure in 1996. He currently plays in the heavy metal bands Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, Killer Be Killed and Go Ahead And Die. He was also involved in a short-lived side project called Nailbomb.

Brazil



Labels: New Additions

These are new labels added this week.

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Earache Records

Earache Records

Earache Records is a British independent record label, music publisher and management company founded by Digby Pearson in 1985, based in Nottingham, England, with offices in London and New York. The label helped to pioneer extreme metal by releasing early grindcore and death metal records between the late 1980s and mid-1990s. Its roster has since diversified into more mainstream guitar music, working with bands such as Rival Sons, The Temperance Movement, Blackberry Smoke, Scarlet Rebels and The White Buffalo. The label's logo is a homage to Thrasher magazine, as Pearson was a skateboard culture enthusiast.

United Kingdom


Nuclear Blast Records

Nuclear Blast Records

Nuclear Blast is a German independent label record, specialised in metal and related music styles; founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger.

Germany



Locations: New Additions

These are new locations added this week.

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Music America Studios

Music America Studios

Music America Studios is a recording studio founded by Paul Curcio, located in Rochester, New York. Metallica recorded their landmark first album 'Kill 'Em All' (1983) at the studio. The building has since been remodelled, and is now known as the LiDestri Home.

United States


One On One Studios

One On One Studios

One On One Studios is a Recording studio in North Hollywood, California originally owned by Jim David. Bought by Yoshiki in 1993, later became Extasy Recording Studios. From 2012-2019 it was known as 17 Hertz Studio. One On One Recording re-opened January 2023.

United States


Studio Litho

Studio Litho

Studio Litho is a music studio located in Seattle, Washington. It was established in 1995 by Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam and Brad.

United States



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
Available FLAC
Available
Blue Electric Light

Lenny Kravitz
Blue Electric Light

[Album]
24 May 2024
Rock

'Blue Electric Light' is the twelfth studio album by Lenny Kravitz.

Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. His childhood was split between Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles, leading to his early passion for music, inspired by several genres and seeing The Jackson 5 live. Kravitz released his debut album "Let Love Rule" in 1989. This marked the beginning of a career characterized by a blend of rock, funk, reggae, hard rock, soul, and R&B. He has won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, which he received four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category, and setting the record for most consecutive wins in one category by a male performer. He has won other awards, including American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Radio Music Awards, Brit Awards, and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. Kravitz has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and was ranked 93 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock".

Performer(s):

Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Craig Ross Craig Ross - Guitar [Guest]
Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz - Production [Producer]
Craig Ross Craig Ross - Engineering [Producer]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
.And Jasta For All

Jasta
.And Jasta For All

[Album]
17 May 2024
Hardcore Metal

'...And Jasta For All' is the fourth album by Jamie Jasta's solo project Jasta. It features a range of special guests.

James Shanahan (born August 7, 1977), known professionally as Jamey Jasta, is an American vocalist, best known as the lead singer of metalcore band Hatebreed and sludge metal band Kingdom Of Sorrow. Jasta also fronts metalcore band Icepick. Prior to Hatebreed, he fronted the hardcore band Jasta 14.

Performer(s):

Jamey Jasta Jamey Jasta - Vocals [Member]
Chuck Billy Chuck Billy - Vocals [Guest]
Steve 'Zetro' Souza Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Guest]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Guest]
Phil Demmel Phil Demmel - Guitar [Guest]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Mind Burns Alive

Pallbearer
Mind Burns Alive

[Album]
17 May 2024
Doom Metal

'Mind Burns Alive' is the fifth studio album by Pallbearer.

Pallbearer is a doom metal band from Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A., that was formed in 2008.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Switzerland MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Kaamos

As The Sun Falls
Kaamos

[Album]
3 May 2024
Death Metal (Melodic)

'Kaamos' is the second studio album by As The Sun Falls.

As The Sun Falls is a melodic death metal band from Zurich (early); Nummela, Etela-Suomi, Finland (later), Switzerland, formed in 2018.


Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Aumicide

Atra Bilis
Aumicide

[Album]
19 April 2024
Death Metal (Technical)

'Aumicide' is the second studio album by Atra Bilis.

Atra Bilis is a technical death metal band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, formed in 2018.


France MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Eastern Tales

Belore
Eastern Tales

[Album]
1 April 2024
Black Metal

'Eastern Tales' is the third studio album by Belore.

Belore is an epic black metal solo project of Aleevok from Darkenhold, influenced by heroic fantasy and medieval worlds.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Gilded Sorrow

The Obsessed
Gilded Sorrow

[Album]
16 February 2024
Doom Metal

'Gilded Sorrow' is the fifth studio album by The Obsessed, and the second since reforming in 2016.

The Obsessed is an American doom metal band from Potomac, Maryland, led by Scott 'Wino' Weinrich. Formed in 1979, they recorded a few demos and played a handful of live shows until they first split up in 1986 when Weinrich joined as lead vocalist for Saint Vitus. Before his departure from Saint Vitus, Weinrich reformed The Obsessed in 1989, before disbanding for the second time in 1995. After reuniting for occasional live shows between 2011 and 2013, the band announced a permanent reunion in March 2016.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Lavatorium

Sponge
Lavatorium

[Album]
6 August 2021
Alternative Rock

'Lavatorium' is the ninth studio album by Sponge.

Sponge is an American rock band formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1992. Sponge has undergone several lineup changes throughout the band's history, with founder and frontman Dombroski serving as the band's sole constant member.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Purple [25th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]

Stone Temple Pilots
Purple [25th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]

[Album]
18 October 2019
Alternative Rock

'Purple [25th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by Stone Temple Pilots. It contains the original album remastered, early demos and b-sides, and a number of live tracks.

Performer(s):

Scott Weiland Scott Weiland - Vocals [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Raise Vibration

Lenny Kravitz
Raise Vibration

[Album]
7 September 2018
Rock

'Raise Vibration' is the eleventh studio album by Lenny Kravitz.

Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. His childhood was split between Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles, leading to his early passion for music, inspired by several genres and seeing The Jackson 5 live. Kravitz released his debut album "Let Love Rule" in 1989. This marked the beginning of a career characterized by a blend of rock, funk, reggae, hard rock, soul, and R&B. He has won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, which he received four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category, and setting the record for most consecutive wins in one category by a male performer. He has won other awards, including American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Radio Music Awards, Brit Awards, and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. Kravitz has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and was ranked 93 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock".

Performer(s):

Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Craig Ross Craig Ross - Guitar [Guest]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Core [25th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]

Stone Temple Pilots
Core [25th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]

[Album]
29 September 2017
Alternative Rock

'Core [25th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by Stone Temple Pilots. It contains the original album remastered, early demos and b-sides, and a number of live tracks.

Performer(s):

Scott Weiland Scott Weiland - Vocals [Member]

Location(s):


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Basses Loaded

Melvins
Basses Loaded

[Album]
3 June 2016
Grunge Rock

'Basses Loaded' is the twenty-first album by Melvins. It features earlier members, but not all of them, that has been a part of the Melvins over the previous decade, centred around the many bass guitar players to have passed through the band. Steven Shane McDonald of Redd Kross makes his debut with Melvins, while Nirvana co-founder Krist Novoselic makes a guest appearance.

Melvins are an American alternative rock band formed in 1983, in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members.

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Trevor Dunn Trevor Dunn - Bass Guitar [Guest]
Krist Novaselic Krist Novaselic - Bass Guitar / Accordian [Guest]
Dale Crover Dale Crover - Drums [Member]
Mike Dillard Mike Dillard - Drums [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Vault 05 (Aladdin Theater 1993-11-30)

Pearl Jam
Vault 05 (Aladdin Theater 1993-11-30)

[Album]
24 June 2015
Grunge Rock

'Vault 05 (Aladdin Theater 1993-11-30)' is the fifth archival concert release by Pearl Jam.

Pearl Jam is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Formed after the demise of guitarist Stone Gossard and bassist Jeff Ament's previous bands, Green River and Mother Love Bone, they broke into the mainstream with their debut album, 'Ten', in 1991. One of the key bands in the grunge movement of the early 1990s, Pearl Jam's members often shunned popular music industry practices such as making music videos or participating in interviews. The band had also sued Ticketmaster, claiming it had monopolized the concert-ticket market. Pearl Jam had sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, including nearly 32 million albums in the United States, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Pearl Jam was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 in its first year of eligibility.

Performer(s):

Eddie Vedder Eddie Vedder - Vocals [Member]
Mike McCready Mike McCready - Guitar [Member]
Stone Gossard Stone Gossard - Guitar [Member]
Jeff Ament Jeff Ament - Bass Guitar [Member]
Dave Abbruzzese Dave Abbruzzese - Drums [Member]

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Spider-Man (Music From And Inspired By)

Various Artists
Spider-Man (Music From And Inspired By)

[Album]
30 Arpil 2002
-Various-

'Spider-Man (Music From And Inspired By)' is the soundtrack album for the film 'Spider-Man'. It contains mostly hard rock and alternative artists.

Performer(s):

Corey Taylor Corey Taylor - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Kerry King Kerry King - Guitar [Guest]
Jerry Cantrell Jerry Cantrell - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge 2 (Even More Challenged!)

Various Artists
Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge 2 (Even More Challenged!)

[Album; Compilation]
12 November 2001
-Various-

'Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge 2 (Even More Challenged!)' is the second compilation of artists covering other artist's songs for Triple M's 'The Andrew Denton Radio Show'.

Performer(s):

Chris Cheney Chris Cheney - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Scott Owen Scott Owen - Double Bass [Guest]
Travis Demsey Travis Demsey - Drums [Guest]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Holy Wood (In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death)

Marilyn Manson
Holy Wood (In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death)

[Album]
13 November 2000
Alternative Rock

'Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)' is the fourth studio album by Marilyn Manson. A rock opera concept album, it is the final instalment of a triptych that also included 'Antichrist Superstar' (1996), and marked a return to the industrial metal style of the band's earlier work, after the glam rock-influenced production of 'Mechanical Animals' (1998). After its release, the band's eponymous vocalist said that the overarching story within the trilogy is presented in reverse chronological order: Holy Wood, therefore, begins the narrative.

Marilyn Manson is an American rock band formed by namesake lead singer Marilyn Manson and guitarist Daisy Berkowitz in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989. Originally named Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids, they gained a local cult following in South Florida in the early 1990s with their theatrical live performances. In 1993, they were the first act signed to Trent Reznor's Nothing Records label. Until 1996, the name of each member was created by combining the first name of a female sex symbol and the last name of a male serial killer-for example, Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. Their lineup has changed between many of their album releases; the eponymous lead singer is the only remaining original member.

Performer(s):

Marilyn Manson Marilyn Manson - Vocals [Member]

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge

Various Artists
Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge

[Album; Compilation]
13 November 2000
-Various-

'Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge' is compilation of artists covering other artist's songs for Triple M's 'The Andrew Denton Radio Show'.


-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
M:I-2 (Music From And Inspired By)

Various Artists
M:I-2 (Music From And Inspired By)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
9 May 2000
-Various-

'M:I-2 (Music From And Inspired By)' is the soundtrack album for the 2000 film 'Mission: Impossible 2'.

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Guest]
Jason Newsted Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar [Guest]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Guest]
Bob Rock Bob Rock - Production [Producer]
Chris Cornell Chris Cornell - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
End Of Days (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

Various Artists
End Of Days (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

[Album; Compilation]
2 November 1999
-Various-

'End Of Days (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)' is the soundtrack to Peter Hyams' 1999 film 'End Of Days'. It primarily contains tracks by alternative metal and industrial rock bands. It features the first song released by the new line-up of Guns n' Roses, the industrial-rock "Oh My God". The album peaked at number 16 in Canada and at number 20 in the United States.

Performer(s):

Dave Navarro Dave Navarro - Guitar [Guest]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Pure Frosting

The Presidents Of The United States Of America
Pure Frosting

[Album; Compilation]
10 March 1998
Alternative Rock

'Pure Frosting' is a compilation album by The Presidents Of The United States Of America. It was, at the time, the band's last album, as they had broken up in 1998. They later reunited. The album takes its title from an early name for the band.

The Presidents Of The United States Of America (often referred to as PUSA, PotUSA, The Presidents Of The USA, or simply The Presidents) were an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1993. The three-piece group's initial lineup consisted of vocalist and bassist Chris Ballew, drummer Jason Finn, and guitarist Dave Dederer. The band became popular in the mid-1990s for their hits which helped their self-titled debut album go triple Platinum. The group broke up for the first time in late 1997, since Ballew wanted a solo career; they performed a farewell concert early the next year. They reunited in 2002. In 2004, Dederer left the group and was replaced by Andrew McKeag. The Presidents privately disbanded in 2015, and the news was made public a year later.

Performer(s):

Chris Ballew Chris Ballew - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]

Location(s):

Studio Litho Studio Litho Some tracks
Egg Studios Egg Studios Some tracks

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
II

The Presidents Of The United States Of America
II

[Album]
5 November 1996
Alternative Rock

'II' is the second studio album by The Presidents Of The United States Of America. It was released in November 1996, coinciding with the United States presidential election.

The Presidents Of The United States Of America (often referred to as PUSA, PotUSA, The Presidents Of The USA, or simply The Presidents) were an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1993. The three-piece group's initial lineup consisted of vocalist and bassist Chris Ballew, drummer Jason Finn, and guitarist Dave Dederer. The band became popular in the mid-1990s for their hits which helped their self-titled debut album go triple Platinum. The group broke up for the first time in late 1997, since Ballew wanted a solo career; they performed a farewell concert early the next year. They reunited in 2002. In 2004, Dederer left the group and was replaced by Andrew McKeag. The Presidents privately disbanded in 2015, and the news was made public a year later.

Performer(s):

Chris Ballew Chris Ballew - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]

Location(s):


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Encomium, A Tribute To Led Zeppelin

Various Artists
Encomium, A Tribute To Led Zeppelin

[Album; Compilation]
14 March 1995
Classic Rock

'Encomium, A Tribute To Led Zeppelin' is a tribute album by various artists dedicated to Led Zeppelin. Many of the appearing artists were signed to Atlantic or an affiliate at the time of the release.

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group comprised vocalist Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are cited as one of the progenitors of hard rock and heavy metal, although their style drew from a variety of influences, including blues and folk music. Led Zeppelin have been credited as significantly impacting the nature of the music industry, particularly in the development of album-oriented rock (AOR) and stadium rock.

Performer(s):

Dave Navarro Dave Navarro - Guitar [Guest]
Henry Rollins Henry Rollins - Vocals [Guest]
Robert Plant Robert Plant - Vocals [Guest]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Presidents Of The United States Of America

The Presidents Of The United States Of America
The Presidents Of The United States Of America

[Album]
1 March 1995
Alternative Rock

'The Presidents Of The United States Of America' is the debut studio album by The Presidents Of The United States Of America. Released during the grunge and punk music breakthrough-era, the album produced four singles that helped the group gain mainstream popularity. The album received positive reviews, and has been certified triple Platinum by the RIAA.

The Presidents Of The United States Of America (often referred to as PUSA, PotUSA, The Presidents Of The USA, or simply The Presidents) were an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1993. The three-piece group's initial lineup consisted of vocalist and bassist Chris Ballew, drummer Jason Finn, and guitarist Dave Dederer. The band became popular in the mid-1990s for their hits which helped their self-titled debut album go triple Platinum. The group broke up for the first time in late 1997, since Ballew wanted a solo career; they performed a farewell concert early the next year. They reunited in 2002. In 2004, Dederer left the group and was replaced by Andrew McKeag. The Presidents privately disbanded in 2015, and the news was made public a year later.

Performer(s):

Chris Ballew Chris Ballew - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Kim Thayil Kim Thayil - Guitar [Guest]

Location(s):


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Rotting Pinata

Sponge
Rotting Pinata

[Album]
2 August 1994
Alternative Rock

'Rotting Pinata' is the debut studio album by Sponge. The album was certified gold by the RIAA in July 1995.

Sponge is an American rock band formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1992. Sponge has undergone several lineup changes throughout the band's history, with founder and frontman Dombroski serving as the band's sole constant member.


-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
No Alternative

Various Artists
No Alternative

[Album; Compilation]
26 October 1993
-Various-

'No Alternative' is an alternative rock compilation album. It was the third compilation put together by the Red Hot Organization, a charity dedicated to raising money for and awareness of AIDS relief. The album features original tracks and cover versions from bands who went on to define the alternative rock scene of the 1990s. It was released with two different versions of album art: the standard version depicting a boy (without the Nirvana song listed on the back and liner notes), and the alternate version depicting a girl (some with and some without the Nirvana song listed on the back and liner notes).

Location(s):


United States MP3
Available FLAC
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Psalm 69 (The Way To Succeed & The Way To Suck Eggs)

Ministry
Psalm 69 (The Way To Succeed & The Way To Suck Eggs)

[Album]
14 July 1992
Metal (Industrial)

'Psalm 69 (The Way To Succeed And The Way To Suck Eggs)' is the fifth studio album by Ministry. It was produced by frontman Al Jourgensen and bassist Paul Barker, and was recorded from March 1991 to May 1992 in Chicago, Illinois and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The album's title, initially intended to be The Tapes Of Wrath, ended up being derived from Aleister Crowley's The Book Of Lies. 'Psalm 69' features elements of speed metal, rockabilly, and psychobilly, with lyrics exploring social, political, and religious topics.

Ministry is an American industrial metal band founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1981 by producer, singer, and instrumentalist Al Jourgensen. Originally a synth-pop outfit, Ministry evolved into one of the pioneers of industrial rock and industrial metal in the late 1980s. The band's lineup has changed frequently, leaving Jourgensen as the sole remaining original member.


Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
This Note's For You

Neil Young with The Bluenotes
This Note's For You

[Album]
12 April 1988
Folk Rock

'This Note's For You' is the eighteenth studio album by Neil Young. The album marked Young's return to the recently reactivated Reprise Records after a rocky tenure with Geffen Records. Part of the album's concept centred on the commercialism of rock and roll, and tours in particular (the title track, specifically, is a hostile social commentary on concert sponsorship). The music is marked by the use of a horn section.

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.

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Zabriskie Point (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Various Artists
Zabriskie Point (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
9 February 1970
-Various-

'Zabriskie Point (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' is a soundtrack album to the Michelangelo Antonioni film of the same name. It features songs recorded by contemporary rock acts of Antonioni's choosing, including Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead, and Kaleidoscope.

Performer(s):

Roger Waters Roger Waters - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Guest]
David Gilmour David Gilmour - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Richard Wright Richard Wright - Keyboard [Guest]
Nick Mason Nick Mason - Drums [Guest]

Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

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All new releases are available.

Digital Library: Tagged Releases

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Switzerland
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Kaamos

As The Sun Falls
Kaamos

[Album]
3 May 2024
Death Metal (Melodic)

'Kaamos' is the second studio album by As The Sun Falls.


Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Aumicide

Atra Bilis
Aumicide

[Album]
19 April 2024
Death Metal (Technical)

'Aumicide' is the second studio album by Atra Bilis.


France
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Eastern Tales

Belore
Eastern Tales

[Album]
1 April 2024
Black Metal

'Eastern Tales' is the third studio album by Belore.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
.And Jasta For All

Jasta
.And Jasta For All

[Album]
17 May 2024
Hardcore Metal

'...And Jasta For All' is the fourth album by Jamie Jasta's solo project Jasta. It features a range of special guests.

Performer(s):

Jamey Jasta Jamey Jasta - Vocals [Member]
Chuck Billy Chuck Billy - Vocals [Guest]
Steve 'Zetro' Souza Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Guest]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Guest]
Phil Demmel Phil Demmel - Guitar [Guest]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Blue Electric Light

Lenny Kravitz
Blue Electric Light

[Album]
24 May 2024
Rock

'Blue Electric Light' is the twelfth studio album by Lenny Kravitz.

Performer(s):

Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Craig Ross Craig Ross - Guitar [Guest]
Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz - Production [Producer]
Craig Ross Craig Ross - Engineering [Producer]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Mind Burns Alive

Pallbearer
Mind Burns Alive

[Album]
17 May 2024
Doom Metal

'Mind Burns Alive' is the fifth studio album by Pallbearer.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Tagging
FLAC
Tagging
Gilded Sorrow

The Obsessed
Gilded Sorrow

[Album]
16 February 2024
Doom Metal

'Gilded Sorrow' is the fifth studio album by The Obsessed, and the second since reforming in 2016.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Lavatorium

Sponge
Lavatorium

[Album]
6 August 2021
Alternative Rock

'Lavatorium' is the ninth studio album by Sponge.


-Various-
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge 2 (Even More Challenged!)

Various Artists
Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge 2 (Even More Challenged!)

[Album; Compilation]
12 November 2001
-Various-

'Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge 2 (Even More Challenged!)' is the second compilation of artists covering other artist's songs for Triple M's 'The Andrew Denton Radio Show'.

Performer(s):

Chris Cheney Chris Cheney - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Scott Owen Scott Owen - Double Bass [Guest]
Travis Demsey Travis Demsey - Drums [Guest]

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

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As The Sun Falls
Kaamos

[Album]
3 May 2024
Death Metal (Melodic)

'Kaamos' is the second studio album by As The Sun Falls.


Atra Bilis
Aumicide

[Album]
19 April 2024
Death Metal (Technical)

'Aumicide' is the second studio album by Atra Bilis.


Belore
Eastern Tales

[Album]
1 April 2024
Black Metal

'Eastern Tales' is the third studio album by Belore.


Jasta
.And Jasta For All

[Album]
17 May 2024
Hardcore Metal

'...And Jasta For All' is the fourth album by Jamie Jasta's solo project Jasta. It features a range of special guests.

Performer(s):

Jamey Jasta Jamey Jasta - Vocals [Member]
Chuck Billy Chuck Billy - Vocals [Guest]
Steve 'Zetro' Souza Steve 'Zetro' Souza - Vocals [Guest]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Guest]
Phil Demmel Phil Demmel - Guitar [Guest]

Lenny Kravitz
Blue Electric Light

[Album]
24 May 2024
Rock

'Blue Electric Light' is the twelfth studio album by Lenny Kravitz.

Performer(s):

Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Craig Ross Craig Ross - Guitar [Guest]
Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz - Production [Producer]
Craig Ross Craig Ross - Engineering [Producer]

Pallbearer
Mind Burns Alive

[Album]
17 May 2024
Doom Metal

'Mind Burns Alive' is the fifth studio album by Pallbearer.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

The Obsessed
Gilded Sorrow

[Album]
16 February 2024
Doom Metal

'Gilded Sorrow' is the fifth studio album by The Obsessed, and the second since reforming in 2016.



Voivod
Morgoth Tales

[Album]
2023
Thrash Metal


Voivod
Forgotten In Space

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
2022
Thrash Metal


As The Sun Falls
Last Days Of Light

[Album]
21 September 2021
Death Metal (Melodic)

'Last Days Of Light' is the debut studio album by As The Sun Falls.


Belore
Artefacts

[Album]
2021
Black Metal


Sponge
Lavatorium

[Album]
6 August 2021
Alternative Rock

'Lavatorium' is the ninth studio album by Sponge.



Pallbearer
Forgotten Days

[Album]
23 October 2020
Doom Metal

'Forgotten Days' is the fourth studio album by Pallbearer.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)
Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Pallbearer
Heartless

[Album]
24 March 2017
Doom Metal

'Heartless' is the third studio album by Pallbearer.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

The Obsessed
Sacred

[Album]
2017
Doom Metal


Pallbearer
Foundations Of Burden

[Album]
2014
Doom Metal


Pallbearer
Sorrow And Extinction

[Album]
2012
Doom Metal


Pallbearer
2010 Demo

[Demo]
2010
Doom Metal


A Perfect Circle
3 Libras [E.U.]

[Single]
2001
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Maynard James Keenan Maynard James Keenan - Vocals [Member]

The Obsessed
Incarnate

[Album; Compilation]
1999
Doom Metal



Black Sabbath
Dehumanizer [U.S. Version]

[Album]
1992
Heavy Metal

Performer(s):

Ronnie James Dio Ronnie James Dio - Vocals [Member]
Tony Iommi Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
Geezer Butler Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
Geoff Nicholls Geoff Nicholls - Keyboard [Member]
Vinny Appice Vinny Appice - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

I.R.S. Records I.R.S. Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Location(s):


The Black Crowes
Remedy

[Single]
1992
Rock


The Black Crowes
Sting Me

[Single]
1992
Rock


The Obsessed
Lunar Womb

[Album]
1991
Doom Metal


The Black Crowes
Twice As Hard

[Single]
1990
Rock


The Obsessed
The Obsessed

[Album]
1990
Doom Metal


Black Sabbath
Live Evil [CD Version]

[Album; Live]
1989
Heavy Metal


Black Sabbath
The Old Gold Collection

[E.P.]
1989
Heavy Metal


Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath

[E.P.]
1988
Heavy Metal


Black Sabbath
We Sold Our Soul For Rock 'n' Roll [CD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
1987
Heavy Metal


Physical Media: New Additions

These are new additions to the Physical Media this week.

Physical Media Links: Physical Media

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-Various- Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge

Various Artists
Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge

[Album; Compilation]
13 November 2000
-Various-

'Triple M, The Andrew Denton Breakfast Show Musical Challenge' is compilation of artists covering other artist's songs for Triple M's 'The Andrew Denton Radio Show'.

Purchased Media
Purchase Date: 27 May 2024

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