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Testament Logo

Practice What You Preach

Testament - Practice What You Preach (1989)

[Thrash Metal]

United States

Rating - 4 Stars

By 1989 thrash metal had hit its commercial peak, and what once a small number of bands was now a torrent of second and third wave opportunists poorly imitating their heroes. Testament understood this all too well, and with album number three took their band into unknown territory to ensure they stayed ahead of the pack. Still undeniably thrash, Practice What You Preach was somehow different. It was compact and streamlined, showing a modern attitude and also a new maturity to the band's lyrics. From the moment the title track launches, this is apparent, as the song grooves rather than pummels. Gone are the lyrics of dark entities and demonic tales, and instead frontman Chuck Billy barks a rebuke at the self-righteous. If the listener wasn't hooked yet 'Perilous Nation' will certainly draw them in. A tale of the dangers of patriotism, it is one of the catchier tracks on the album, and although it also contains some of the fastest riffs it is infectiously listenable. Billy growls lyrics throughout, showing real conviction to his words, further strengthening the connection to the listener. Many of the songs are mid paced, and noticeably simpler than the previous albums, leaving the whole album feeling efficient. That doesn't mean the musicianship is sacrificed, and Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson again proved themselves as two of the best axemen in thrash metal. 'Greenhouse Effect' follows the trend at the time of songs about environmental damage, and the band even goes out on a limb to include a full-blow ballad (imaginably named 'The Ballad') which is a cry for help after losing someone. Quirky instrumental 'Confusion Fusion' ends the album, and 45 minutes has just pasted by in no time at all. The performances are loose in a way that many of the groove metal bands of the next decade would mimic, forgoing absolute precision for a more live feel. Although this makes the album feel organic, it does mean some of the dynamics of overdubs are missing, and the whole thing sounds rather one dimensional. Generally seen by fans as a 'safe' album by the band, it is rarely called a favourite, but it is certainly far from a bad album in any way, perfectly filling a whole for many headbangers upon its release.

mindkiller8


Silverchair Logo

Freak Show

Silverchair - Freak Show (1997)

[Alternative Rock]

Australia

Rating - 5 Stars

Here at TheBigBlackMachine HQ we have often debated what is the greatest sophomore release from the bands we love to listen to. It's been a while since we discussed, however if not at the top of the list (you could consider the likes of Pearl Jam's Vs. for example) this release would easily be a very close second. I assume most of you know the back story of Silverchair. Little runts from a parents garage in Newcastle who just happened to handle their instruments very well. This first release Frogstomp got a lot of positive and equally negative response across the globe. Yes the globe, not just Newcastle, not just Australia. They hit the jackpot so-to-speak. It did come with a heap of expectation. Can they do it more than once? Well like a big finger causing a moon eclipse, they did it in spades with Freak Show. They don't muck around in easing you into the record with the wall bashing, guitar smashing 'Slave'. If you are not awake, you're dead by now. This leads into a classic Johns vocal output adding to the pressure on a frail neck muscles. From here there is very little head up although 'Abuse Me', the following track is equally elegant and saddening at the same time. It sits at a perfect point in the record. You will find similar low-tuned songs scattered through the record, including 'Cemetery' and 'Petrol And Chlorine'. I could comment on all 13 songs on this 48 minute classic example of modern Australian rock/alternative music, but I won't. Other highlights for me are 'No Association' - just a face pummeling insult. Live through this - good luck. 'The Door' and 'Learn To Hate' also being highlights for me. There you go, I'll stop at that with the highlights. But really, being almost 30 years old, it would stand up today if it was a new release. Something today's music scene has been missing for a long time.


Artists: New Additions

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Demon
Demon Logo Demon

Demon

Heavy Metal

Demon is an English heavy metal band, formed in Leek, Staffordshire, England, U.K. in 1979 by vocalist Dave Hill and guitarist Mal Spooner. The band is considered important to the New Wave Of British heavy Metal (NWoBHM) movement, although the sound of their later albums is more hard rock in style.

United Kingdom

High Parasite
High Parasite Logo High Parasite

High Parasite

Gothic Metal

High Parasite is a gothic metal band formed in the U.K. in 2023. They are self described as 'Death Pop'.

United Kingdom


People: New Additions

These are new people added this week.

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Mikael Akerfeldt

Mikael Akerfeldt

Death Metal (Progressive)

Lars Mikael Akerfeldt (born 17 April 1974) is a Swedish musician. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of progressive metal band Opeth. A former vocalist of death metal supergroup Bloodbath, he was also guitarist for the 'one-off' band Steel, and part of the collaboration Storm Corrosion with Steven Wilson. Akerfeldt is known for his progressive rock-influenced songwriting style and his frequent use of both clean baritone and growled vocals. He was ranked #42 on Guitar World's list of the 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time, and #11 among 'The Top 25 Modern Metal Guitarists' on MetalSucks.

Sweden


Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson

Progressive Rock

Steven John Wilson (born 3 November 1967) is an English musician. He is the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Porcupine Tree, as well as being a member of several other bands, including Blackfield, Storm Corrosion and No-Man. He is also a solo artist, having released several solo albums. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Wilson has made music prolifically and earned critical acclaim.

United Kingdom



Labels: New Additions

These are new labels added this week.

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Candlelight Records

Candlelight Records

Candlelight Records is a British record label based in London, founded by former Extreme Noise Terror bass guitarist Lee Barrett in 1993. The record label originally specialized in black metal, but quickly expanded to various other forms of heavy metal, extreme metal and hard rock, including death metal and melodic death metal, thrash metal, symphonic metal, metalcore, gothic rock, post-rock and post-metal.

United Kingdom


Carrere Records

Carrere Records

Carrere Records was a French record label which specialized in Euro disco and rock music. The record company was sold to Warner Music Group in the early 1990s.

France


Century Media

Century Media

Century Media Records is a German heavy metal record label with offices in Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom. In August 2015, Century Media was acquired by Sony Music for US$17 million.

Germany



Locations: New Additions

These are new locations added this week.

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Angel Recording Studios

Angel Recording Studios

Angel Recording Studios Limited (also referred to as Angel Studios) is a British recording studio based in the eponymous recording and mixing complex in Islington, London. The company was incorporated by James Warren Sylvester de Wolfe on 5 December 1978. After ownership of the property transferred to third parties, the facility was closed at the end of 2019 and, after a transfer of ownership to Abbey Road Studios reopened in 2022.

United Kingdom


Rockfield Studios

Rockfield Studios

Rockfield Studios is a residential recording studio located in the Wye Valley just outside the village of Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales, U.K. It was founded in 1963 by brothers Kingsley and Charles Ward.

United Kingdom



Core Discographies: New Additions

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

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The Last Will And Testament

Opeth
The Last Will And Testament

[Album]
22 November 2024
Death Metal (Progressive)

'The Last Will And Testament' is the fourteenth studio album by Opeth. The album is a concept album set in the post-World War I era, unfolding the story of a wealthy, conservative patriarch (who is infertile) whose last will and testament reveals shocking family secrets. It was originally set to be released on October 11, 2024, but was later pushed back to November 22, 2024 due to manufacturing delays. It is the band's first release with drummer Waltteri Vayrynen, who in 2022 officially replaced Martin Axenrot after his departure the year before. It also marks the return of death metal elements such as death growls since Watershed (2008), as well as being their first fully conceptual album since Still Life (1999).

Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. The band incorporates folk, blues, classical, and jazz elements into its usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from death metal, especially in their early works. Songs may include acoustic guitar passages, Mellotrons, death growls, and strong dynamic shifts.

Performer(s):

Mikael Akerfeldt Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ian Anderson Ian Anderson - Vocals [Guest]

Label(s):

Reigning Phoenix Music Reigning Phoenix Music (Region: International)

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Forever We Burn

High Parasite
Forever We Burn

[Album]
27 September 2024
Gothic Metal

'Forever We Burn' is the debut studio album by High Parasite.

High Parasite is a gothic metal band formed in the U.K. in 2023. They are self described as 'Death Pop'.


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Foundations

Serj Tankian
Foundations

[Album]
27 September 2024
Nu Metal

"Foundations" is the fifth E.P. by Serj Tankian.

Serj Tankian (born August 21, 1967) is an Armenian-American musician and activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative metal band System Of A Down, which was formed in 1994. Tankian is regarded as one of the best vocalists in heavy metal, with praise given to his unusual delivery and his wide vocal range. In 2006, he was ranked No. 26 on the Hit Parader list of 'Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists'. A study conducted by VVN Music found that Tankian possesses a high and diverse vocal range of 4.2 octaves. In 2002, Tankian co-founded the non-profit political activism organization Axis Of Justice, alongside guitarist and fellow activist Tom Morello.


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Invincible

Demon
Invincible

[Album]
17 May 2024
Heavy Metal

'Invincible' is the fourteenth studio album by Demon.

Demon is an English heavy metal band, formed in Leek, Staffordshire, England, U.K. in 1979 by vocalist Dave Hill and guitarist Mal Spooner. The band is considered important to the New Wave Of British heavy Metal (NWoBHM) movement, although the sound of their later albums is more hard rock in style.


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Generation Antichrist

Onslaught
Generation Antichrist

[Album]
7 August 2020
Thrash Metal

'Generation Antichrist' is the seventh studio album by Onslaught. It is their first studio album since 2013's VI, and the first not to feature Sy Keeler on vocals since 1989's In Search Of Sanity. As such, it is the band's first album to feature Keeler's replacement Dave Garnett, as well as two new members, James Perry (drums) and Wayne Dorman (guitar). The closing track "A Perfect Day To Die" is a re-recording of their one-off single from 2019, which had Keeler on vocals and was dedicated to Lemmy of Motorhead.

Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band initially drew influences from U.S. and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, as well as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. They have been recognised as pioneers of the British thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the country's so-called "big four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix and Acid Reign.


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Get Your Fight On!

Suicidal Tendencies
Get Your Fight On!

[E.P.]
9 March 2018
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Get Your Fight On!' is the third E.P. by Suicidal Tendencies, It preceded the band's then-upcoming thirteenth studio album 'Still Cyco Punk After All These Years' by six months. While its release marks a lineup of Suicidal Tendencies that is only the second in the band's history to record more than one album together, however guitarist Jeff Pogan would leave the band shortly after its release.

Performer(s):

Dave Lombardo Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]

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A Girl Called Cerveza

Tankard
A Girl Called Cerveza

[Album]
27 July 2012
Thrash Metal

'A Girl Called Cerveza' is the fifteenth studio album by Tankard.

Tankard is a German thrash metal band from Frankfurt, founded in 1982. Alongside Kreator, Destruction and Sodom, Tankard is often considered one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal. Stylistically, Tankard have consistently played thrash metal that thematically centres primarily on alcohol reverence.


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Storm Corrosion

Storm Corrosion
Storm Corrosion

[Album]
7 May 2012
Progressive Rock

'Storm Corrosion' is the only album from Storm Corrosion.

Storm Corrosion was a musical collaboration between Swedish musician Mikael Akerfeldt of progressive death metal band Opeth and English musician Steven Wilson of the progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. Akerfeldt and Wilson began a longstanding musical partnership in 2001 when Wilson produced Opeth's fifth studio album Blackwater Park. The two began writing together for a new project in 2010, releasing their self-titled only studio album in 2012 through Roadrunner Records. A critical success, Storm Corrosion was a musical shift for Akerfeldt and Wilson. Not wanting the project to be a progressive metal supergroup, the two used it as an opportunity to explore their more esoteric tastes in music, including influences from Comus and Scott Walker. No touring to promote the album was undertaken, nor were any plans for future music established, with the two instead opting to return to their respective other musical projects.

Performer(s):

Mikael Akerfeldt Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
Steven Wilson Steven Wilson - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
Gavin Harrison Gavin Harrison - Drums [Guest]

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Transhuman

Believer
Transhuman

[Album]
12 April 2011
Thrash Metal

'Transhuman' is the fifth studio album by Believer.

Believer is a Pennsylvania, U.S.A. based progressive/technical thrash metal band formed in the mid-eighties by guitarist/vocalist Kurt Bachman and drummer Joey Daub. They were briefly known as Deceiver from 1985-1986.


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Purgatory Unleashed (Live At Wacken)

At The Gates
Purgatory Unleashed (Live At Wacken)

[Album]
5 April 2010
Death Metal (Melodic)

'Purgatory Unleashed (Live At Wacken)' is a live album by At The Gates. The title Purgatory Unleashed is a line from the song 'Blinded By Fear'.

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Out Of The Darkness

Mortal Sin
Out Of The Darkness

[E.P.]
4 February 2006
Thrash Metal

'Out Of The Darkness' is the second E.P. by Mortal Sin.

Mortal Sin were an Australian thrash metal band that formed in 1985 and existed over three distinct periods until 2012. According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, they were one of "leading lights... [of] a small, but fervent underground thrash/speed metal scene."


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Free Your Soul... And Save My Mind

Suicidal Tendencies
Free Your Soul... And Save My Mind

[Album]
12 September 2000
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Free Your Soul... And Save My Mind' is the tenth studio album by Suicidal Tendencies.


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Tonight's Decision

Katatonia
Tonight's Decision

[Album]
31 August 1999
Doom Metal

'Tonight's Decision' is the fourth studio album by Katatonia.

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.


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Saw You Drown

Katatonia
Saw You Drown

[E.P.]
1 January 1998
Doom Metal

'Saw You Drown' is the fourth E.P. by Katatonia. While all of the band's previous efforts utilized growled vocals almost exclusively, 'Saw You Drown' begins the band's shift towards clean vocals and was released not long after the previous E.P.. It reveals the band's changed & second logo, coinciding with the change in sound.

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.


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Sounds Of Decay

Katatonia
Sounds Of Decay

[E.P.]
8 December 1997
Doom Metal

'Sounds Of Decay' is the third E.P. by Katatonia. The front cover is a screenshot of a decrepit god, taken from the movie Begotten (1989). This release is the last Katatonia material to feature any death metal-elements, it's also Mikael Akerfeldt's final collaboration with the group.

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.

Performer(s):

Mikael Akerfeldt Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals [Guest]

Australia MP3
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Revolution Of The Mind

Mortal Sin
Revolution Of The Mind

[E.P.]
?? June 1997
Thrash Metal

'Revolution Of The Mind' is the first E.P. by Mortal Sin.

Mortal Sin were an Australian thrash metal band that formed in 1985 and existed over three distinct periods until 2012. According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, they were one of "leading lights... [of] a small, but fervent underground thrash/speed metal scene."


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Scourge

Xentrix
Scourge

[Album]
?? June 1996
Thrash Metal

'Scourge' is the fourth studio album by Xentrix. It is the only album to feature vocalist Simon Gordon and guitarist Andy Rudd, and their final album with bassist Paul 'Macka' MacKenzie. It goes into a more groove metal style that was very popular at the time. It was Xentrix's final studio album for more than two decades, until the release of Bury The Pain in 2019.

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.


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For Funerals To Come...

Katatonia
For Funerals To Come...

[E.P.]
1 February 1995
Doom Metal

'For Funerals To Come...' is the second E.P. by Katatonia.

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.


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Tales From The Crypt Presents 'Demon Knight' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Various Artists
Tales From The Crypt Presents 'Demon Knight' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
10 January 1995
-Various-

'Tales From The Crypt Presents 'Demon Knight' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' is the soundtrack to the 1995 horror film, Demon Knight. It mostly consisted of heavy metal and alternative rock, with Gravediggaz being the only hip-hop song. The soundtrack peaked at 157 on the Billboard 200.

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

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Dance Of December Souls

Katatonia
Dance Of December Souls

[Album]
14 December 1993
Doom Metal

'Dance Of December Souls' is the debut studio album by Katatonia. This album is the first release with Guillaume Le Huche as the bassist - on prior recordings Anders Nystrom had been contributing all guitar and bass guitar. The sound mixes the band's later style of doom metal with genres such as death metal and black metal.

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.


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Jhva Elohim Meth... The Revival

Katatonia
Jhva Elohim Meth... The Revival

[E.P.]
7 July 1993
Doom Metal

'Jhva Elohim Meth... The Revival' is the debut E.P. by Katatonia. The E.P. was originally released as the band's first demo Jhva Elohim Meth in 1992. The recordings were remastered for this release.

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.


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Kin

Xentrix
Kin

[Album]
27 March 1992
Thrash Metal

'Kin' is the third studio album by Xentrix. The album goes more into a progressive approach than their two previous albums and was considered by the band to be the biggest mistake during their career. With a peak at No. 74 on the U.K. album charts, the album was the last charting album for the band and the last album with vocalist/guitarist Chris Astley until his return in 2006.

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.


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Triple J, Live At The Wireless

Various Artists
Triple J, Live At The Wireless

[Album; Compilation]
11 November 1991
-Various-

'Triple J, Live At The Wireless' is a various artists compilation released by Triple J. It contains performances that were recorded live from Triple J's Live At The Wireless radio show. An earlier compilation (1983) was released with the same name.

Performer(s):

Mark Arm Mark Arm - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Steve Turner Steve Turner - Guitar [Guest]
Matt Lukin Matt Lukin - Bass Guitar [Guest]
Dan Peters Dan Peters - Drums [Guest]

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Dilute To Taste

Xentrix
Dilute To Taste

[E.P.]
?? May 1991
Thrash Metal

'Dilute To Taste' is the second E.P. 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.


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For Whose Advantage?

Xentrix
For Whose Advantage?

[Album]
21 August 1990
Thrash Metal

'For Whose Advantage?' is the second 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.


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Ghost Busters

Xentrix
Ghost Busters

[E.P.]
19 January 1990
Thrash Metal

'Ghost Busters' is an E.P. by Xentrix. The title track is the a cover of the Ray Parker Jr song from the 1984 Ghost Busters movie. The original cover was quickly removed after legal action was threatened.

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.


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Controlled By Hatred / Feel Like Shit... Deja-Vu

Suicidal Tendencies
Controlled By Hatred / Feel Like Shit... Deja-Vu

[E.P.]
17 October 1989
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Controlled By Hatred / Feel Like Shit... Deja-Vu' is the fourth album by Suicidal Tendencies, It includes covers, alternate versions, and unreleased tracks. It was the first release by the band to go gold.


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Shattered Existence

Xentrix
Shattered Existence

[Album]
18 September 1989
Thrash Metal

'Shattered Existence' is the debut album by Xentrix. It entered the U.K. album charts, and peaked at #31.

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.


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In Search Of Sanity

Onslaught
In Search Of Sanity

[Album]
22 August 1989
Thrash Metal

'In Search Of Sanity' is the third studio album by Onslaught. This album was originally recorded with Sy Keeler, but London Records were not impressed with the final product from a commercial point of view and enforced a re-mix and a complete re-recording of the vocals by Grim Reaper frontman Steve Grimmett, being the only album featuring him. While the album was mostly in the same thrash/speed metal vein as The Force (1986), it contains a more polished sound than Onslaught's previous albums, acquiring a more progressive and melodic edge. Despite meeting mixed reviews by their fans, it was moderately successful, peaking at number 46 on the U.K. album charts. It was the band's last album before disbanding in 1991.

Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band initially drew influences from U.S. and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, as well as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. They have been recognised as pioneers of the British thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the country's so-called "big four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix and Acid Reign.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Eventually
Let There Be Rock

Onslaught
Let There Be Rock

[E.P.]
?? September 1987
Thrash Metal

'Let The Be Rock' is an E.P. by Onslaught. The title track is a cover of the AC/DC song. It peaked at number 50 on the U.K. Singles Chart.

Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band initially drew influences from U.S. and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, as well as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. They have been recognised as pioneers of the British thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the country's so-called "big four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix and Acid Reign.

Label(s):

Under One Flag Under One Flag (Region: U.K.)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Force

Onslaught
The Force

[Album]
?? May 1986
Thrash Metal

'The Force' is the second studio album by Onslaught. More successful than their previous album, Power From Hell (1985), The Force is considered a thrash metal classic by fans and critics, and the band's first to feature Sy Keeler on vocals. He would depart in 1988, only to return for the 2007 album Killing Peace.

Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band initially drew influences from U.S. and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, as well as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. They have been recognised as pioneers of the British thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the country's so-called "big four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix and Acid Reign.

Label(s):

Under One Flag Under One Flag (Region: U.K.)
Combat Records Combat Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Power From Hell

Onslaught
Power From Hell

[Album]
?? February 1985
Thrash Metal

'Power From Hell' is the debut studio album by Onslaught. Some claim the track 'Death Metal' on this album was the first time the term was used.

Onslaught are a British thrash metal band from Bristol, England, active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2005. The band initially drew influences from U.S. and British hardcore punk bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, as well as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM), and eventually adopted a straightforward thrash metal sound. They have been recognised as pioneers of the British thrash metal scene, and have been referred to as one of the country's so-called "big four", along with Sabbat, Xentrix and Acid Reign.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Night Of The Demon

Demon
Night Of The Demon

[Album]
?? July 1981
Heavy Metal

'Night Of The Demon' is the debut album by Demon.

Demon is an English heavy metal band, formed in Leek, Staffordshire, England, U.K. in 1979 by vocalist Dave Hill and guitarist Mal Spooner. The band is considered important to the New Wave Of British heavy Metal (NWoBHM) movement, although the sound of their later albums is more hard rock in style.

Label(s):

Carrere Records Carrere Records (Region: Europe)

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

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United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Invincible

Demon
Invincible

[Album]
17 May 2024
Heavy Metal

'Invincible' is the fourteenth studio album by Demon.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Forever We Burn

High Parasite
Forever We Burn

[Album]
27 September 2024
Gothic Metal

'Forever We Burn' is the debut studio album by High Parasite.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Tarantula Heart [HD Version]

Melvins
Tarantula Heart [HD Version]

[Album]
19 April 2024
Grunge Rock

'Tarantula Heart' is the twenty-seventh studio album by Melvins. The album uses dual drum parts, and, according to vocalist Buzz Osborne, was approached "different than any other Melvins album".

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Last Will And Testament

Opeth
The Last Will And Testament

[Album]
22 November 2024
Death Metal (Progressive)

'The Last Will And Testament' is the fourteenth studio album by Opeth. The album is a concept album set in the post-World War I era, unfolding the story of a wealthy, conservative patriarch (who is infertile) whose last will and testament reveals shocking family secrets. It was originally set to be released on October 11, 2024, but was later pushed back to November 22, 2024 due to manufacturing delays. It is the band's first release with drummer Waltteri Vayrynen, who in 2022 officially replaced Martin Axenrot after his departure the year before. It also marks the return of death metal elements such as death growls since Watershed (2008), as well as being their first fully conceptual album since Still Life (1999).

Performer(s):

Mikael Akerfeldt Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ian Anderson Ian Anderson - Vocals [Guest]

Label(s):

Reigning Phoenix Music Reigning Phoenix Music (Region: International)

Location(s):


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Foundations

Serj Tankian
Foundations

[Album]
27 September 2024
Nu Metal

"Foundations" is the fifth E.P. by Serj Tankian.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Working With God [HD Version]

Melvins
Working With God [HD Version]

[Album]
26 February 2021
Grunge Rock

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Dale Crover Dale Crover - Drums [Member]
Mike Dillard Mike Dillard - Drums [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Generation Antichrist

Onslaught
Generation Antichrist

[Album]
7 August 2020
Thrash Metal

'Generation Antichrist' is the seventh studio album by Onslaught. It is their first studio album since 2013's VI, and the first not to feature Sy Keeler on vocals since 1989's In Search Of Sanity. As such, it is the band's first album to feature Keeler's replacement Dave Garnett, as well as two new members, James Perry (drums) and Wayne Dorman (guitar). The closing track "A Perfect Day To Die" is a re-recording of their one-off single from 2019, which had Keeler on vocals and was dedicated to Lemmy of Motorhead.


Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Down Again

The Superjesus
Down Again

[Single]
25 August 1997
Alternative Rock


Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Saturation

The Superjesus
Saturation

[Single]
1 November 1997
Alternative Rock


-Various-
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Tales From The Crypt Presents 'Demon Knight' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Various Artists
Tales From The Crypt Presents 'Demon Knight' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
10 January 1995
-Various-

'Tales From The Crypt Presents 'Demon Knight' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' is the soundtrack to the 1995 horror film, Demon Knight. It mostly consisted of heavy metal and alternative rock, with Gravediggaz being the only hip-hop song. The soundtrack peaked at 157 on the Billboard 200.

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

-Various-
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Triple J, Live At The Wireless

Various Artists
Triple J, Live At The Wireless

[Album; Compilation]
11 November 1991
-Various-

'Triple J, Live At The Wireless' is a various artists compilation released by Triple J. It contains performances that were recorded live from Triple J's Live At The Wireless radio show. An earlier compilation (1983) was released with the same name.

Performer(s):

Mark Arm Mark Arm - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Steve Turner Steve Turner - Guitar [Guest]
Matt Lukin Matt Lukin - Bass Guitar [Guest]
Dan Peters Dan Peters - Drums [Guest]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Night Of The Demon

Demon
Night Of The Demon

[Album]
?? July 1981
Heavy Metal

'Night Of The Demon' is the debut album by Demon.

Label(s):

Carrere Records Carrere Records (Region: Europe)

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.


Demon
Invincible

[Album]
17 May 2024
Heavy Metal

'Invincible' is the fourteenth studio album by Demon.


High Parasite
Forever We Burn

[Album]
27 September 2024
Gothic Metal

'Forever We Burn' is the debut studio album by High Parasite.


Melvins
Tarantula Heart [HD Version]

[Album]
19 April 2024
Grunge Rock

'Tarantula Heart' is the twenty-seventh studio album by Melvins. The album uses dual drum parts, and, according to vocalist Buzz Osborne, was approached "different than any other Melvins album".

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Opeth
The Last Will And Testament

[Album]
22 November 2024
Death Metal (Progressive)

'The Last Will And Testament' is the fourteenth studio album by Opeth. The album is a concept album set in the post-World War I era, unfolding the story of a wealthy, conservative patriarch (who is infertile) whose last will and testament reveals shocking family secrets. It was originally set to be released on October 11, 2024, but was later pushed back to November 22, 2024 due to manufacturing delays. It is the band's first release with drummer Waltteri Vayrynen, who in 2022 officially replaced Martin Axenrot after his departure the year before. It also marks the return of death metal elements such as death growls since Watershed (2008), as well as being their first fully conceptual album since Still Life (1999).

Performer(s):

Mikael Akerfeldt Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ian Anderson Ian Anderson - Vocals [Guest]

Label(s):

Reigning Phoenix Music Reigning Phoenix Music (Region: International)

Location(s):


Serj Tankian
Foundations

[Album]
27 September 2024
Nu Metal

"Foundations" is the fifth E.P. by Serj Tankian.


Melvins
Working With God [HD Version]

[Album]
26 February 2021
Grunge Rock

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Dale Crover Dale Crover - Drums [Member]
Mike Dillard Mike Dillard - Drums [Member]

Onslaught
Generation Antichrist

[Album]
7 August 2020
Thrash Metal

'Generation Antichrist' is the seventh studio album by Onslaught. It is their first studio album since 2013's VI, and the first not to feature Sy Keeler on vocals since 1989's In Search Of Sanity. As such, it is the band's first album to feature Keeler's replacement Dave Garnett, as well as two new members, James Perry (drums) and Wayne Dorman (guitar). The closing track "A Perfect Day To Die" is a re-recording of their one-off single from 2019, which had Keeler on vocals and was dedicated to Lemmy of Motorhead.


Sodom
The Final Sign Of Evil

[Album]
28 September 2007
Thrash Metal

'The Final Sign Of Evil' is the twelfth studio album by Sodom. The album includes re-recorded songs from 'In The Sign Of Evil' (1985) as well as seven songs originally written for it, but not recorded due to the label's inability to pay for studio time. As a result, it was released as an E.P. with the original versions of the tracks rather than a full-length album.


Sodom
One Night In Bangkok

[Album]
2003
Thrash Metal


Sodom
M-16

[Album]
22 October 2001
Thrash Metal

'M-16' is the tenth studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom. The album is a concept album about the Vietnam War and is named after the rifle used by many U.S. soldiers during the war.

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: International)

Sodom
'Til Death Do Us Unite

[Album]
1997
Thrash Metal


Sodom
Masquerade In Blood

[Album]
1 June 1995
Thrash Metal

'Masquerade In Blood' is the seventh studio album by Sodom. Musically, It is often seen as the band's rawest and heaviest record, and continues in the same vein as that of their previous album, but in a more post-thrash fashion.

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: International)

Sodom
Get What You Deserve

[Album]
10 January 1994
Thrash Metal

'Get What You Deserve' is the sixth studio album by Sodom. This was the band's last album to feature guitarist Andy Brings, and their first release with drummer Guido 'Atomic Steif' Richter as the replacement of founding member Christian 'Witchhunter' Dudek.


Sodom
Marooned Live

[Album; Live]
1994
Thrash Metal


Sodom
Aber Bitte Mit Sahne!

[E.P.]
16 January 1993
Thrash Metal

'Aber Bitte Mit Sahne!' is an E.P. by Sodom. The title track is a cover of the 1975 song of the same name by Austrian singer Udo Jurgens. Its title translates into English as "But with whipped cream, please".

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: Europe)

Sodom
Tapping The Vein

[Album]
?? August 1992
Thrash Metal

'Tapping The Vein' is the fifth studio album by Sodom. The album marks the studio debut of guitarist Andy Brings and is the last album to feature original member Chris Witchhunter on drums. It represents a return to a heavy and fast-paced musical direction, and features notable death metal characteristics.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

Sodom
The Saw Is The Law

[Single]
1991
Thrash Metal


Sodom
Ausgebombt

[Single]
1 September 1989
Thrash Metal


Demon
Night Of The Demon

[Album]
?? July 1981
Heavy Metal

'Night Of The Demon' is the debut album by Demon.

Label(s):

Carrere Records Carrere Records (Region: Europe)

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