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7 December 2024

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Opeth Logo

The Last Will And Testament

Opeth - The Last Will And Testament (2024)

[Death Metal (Progressive)]

Sweden

Rating - 5 Stars

The Last Will And Testament is more than just an album, it is a piece of art painted brushstroke by brushstroke, each note carefully placed to convey more than just sound. This is an album that conjures images in the mind, and takes you on a journey. It is a concept album, the story of the reading of a will following the death of a post-World War I wealthy patriarch, but the story is really just a vehicle to allow the music to breath and weave. The album opens with 'S1' (each track is given a 'Section', to denote the reading of the will), and the album starts subtly and with the familiar prog-rock style the band has more recently become known for. It isn't long though before the heavier riffing starts, and the true breadth of the album is revealed. This is an album that can't be discussed without raising the fact that frontman Mikael Akerfeldt has taken the bold step in returning to the death metal growls the band left behind over a decade ago. Make no mistake though, this is a not a return to the Opeth of old, but a true blending of both the old and new styles the band is known for. The music takes on moments of death metal intensity before heading back into forays into progressive patterns. The vocals are filled out with the great Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull narrating, and even one of Akerfeldt's daughters adds a vocal, and it isn't too long before the listener realises each voice belongs to a character in the tale. The song ends quietly, allowing the bombast of 'S2' to smash through the serenity. The guitars are not overly distorted, still lending themselves to a rock feel, but the intensity they are played with and the complexity of the riffs harkens back to the Opeth of old. The drums are also crushing, with double-bass blasts throughout. Europe's Joey Tempest even appears on vocals, adding another voice to the large entourage. By 'S3' the album has found its groove, and the symphonic backing by the London Session Orchestra adds a level of sophistication to the music, whilst also trying to corral the sinister charm that drips throughout. Although 'S5' starts out with a moody bass shuffle and Akerfeldt's croon, it soon lifts the intensity to being one of the heaviest tracks on the album, and features some amazing soloing. The album brilliantly weaves the soft and heavy into each other, and the songs hook with timing changes rather than choruses. By the time 'S7' (the final section of the will) is reached, the listener is left both exhausted and exhilarated, and the song fades into the ether taking the hopes of those in the plotline with it. The album closes with 'A Story Never Told', a 7+ minute thing of beauty done in a style so familiar and yet wholly Opeth that this could be no other band. Ian Anderson even lends his flute to the proceedings, before a stunning guitar solo brings everything to a close. This won't be an album for everyone, and even some fans of the band (old or new) may find the complexity of the songs challenging, but if it does connect - it is highly rewarding. It is an album that can't be completely understood in a single listen, and to be honest, may never truly be understood regardless of the number times you hear it.

mindkiller8


Pantera Logo

Cowboys From Hell

Pantera - Cowboys From Hell (1990)

[Groove Metal]

United States

Rating - 5 Stars

With this week marking 20 goddam years since the guitar master Darrell 'Dimebag' Abbot left this word in horrible circumstances, it seems fitting to review some of his work. I'd expect the majority of Pantera fans would agree that this band became the biggest thing since sliced bread in the groove metal space with the release of Cowboys From Hell. They in fact had 4 releases prior to this in the 80's which didn't go very far and to be honest, I couldn't name a single song from those efforts. In any case the collaboration of Dimebag, his brother Vinny (the groove master) on drums, Rex on bass and the irrepressible Phillip H Anselmo carrying the vox duties, broke new ground with this release and became a big influence on the metal scene in the years to come. I can't sing the praises of this record enough. From the self-titled first song on the record, there is no mucking around re what they want the lister to experience for the next hour or there abouts - unrelenting, brutal, tight, wizardry that has its ups and downs. By that I mean they can get the listener going crazy when listening to the likes of 'Primal Concrete Sledge' and then only a few songs later bring soulful, and now bona fide classic such as 'Cemetery Gates', which brings us some of Dimebag's greatest work. Forever a legend of a man and forever a legend of a band.


Artists: New Additions

These are new artists added this week.

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Golgotha
Golgotha Logo Golgotha

Golgotha

Doom Metal

Golgotha is a doom metal band from Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Spain

Oh Hiroshima
Oh Hiroshima Logo Oh Hiroshima

Oh Hiroshima

Post-Rock

Oh Hiroshima are a post-rock band from Kristinehamn, Sweden, formed in 2006. The band is noted for its subdued electronic instrumentation, abstract guitar texturing, and use of vocal soundscapes.

Sweden

Werewolves
Werewolves Logo Werewolves

Werewolves

Death Metal

Werewolves is a brutal blackened death-grind band formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 2019. It features members of Abramelin and The Berserker.

Australia


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
From Zero

Linkin Park
From Zero

[Album]
15 November 2024
Nu Metal

'From Zero' is the eighth studio album by Linkin Park. It is the band's first studio album since One More Light (2017), marking the longest gap between studio albums from them. It is also their first album with vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain following the death of vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017 and departure of drummer Rob Bourdon in 2018 respectively. The album's title has a double meaning; it is a reference to both the band's original name, Xero, and the band's new chapter with Armstrong and Brittain.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
All Things Shining

Oh Hiroshima
All Things Shining

[Album]
28 June 2024
Post-Rock

'All Things Shining' is the fifth album by Oh Hiroshima.

Oh Hiroshima are a post-rock band from Kristinehamn, Sweden, formed in 2006. The band is noted for its subdued electronic instrumentation, abstract guitar texturing, and use of vocal soundscapes.


Spain MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Spreading The Wings Of Hope

Golgotha
Spreading The Wings Of Hope

[Album]
14 June 2024
Doom Metal

'Spreading The Wings Of Hope' is the sixth album by Golgotha.

Golgotha is a doom metal band from Palma de Mallorca, Spain.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Icon 30

Paradise Lost
Icon 30

[Album]
1 December 2023
Gothic Metal

'Icon 30' is a re-recording of the debut album 'Icon' by Paradise Lost. Vocalist Nick Holmes explained, 'Our specific record deal around the time we signed for the Icon album meant we would never actually own the rights to our music or artwork, so going forward, to reissue the album ourselves for the 30th anniversary, it was necessary to re-record and completely re-do the album cover.'

Paradise Lost are an English gothic metal band formed in Halifax, West Yorkshire, U.K. in 1988. They are considered to be among the pioneers of the death-doom genre, and regarded as the main influence for the later gothic metal movement.


Spain MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Mors Dilligentis

Golgotha
Mors Dilligentis

[Album]
25 October 2022
Doom Metal

'Mors Dilligentis' is the fifth album by Golgotha.

Golgotha is a doom metal band from Palma de Mallorca, Spain.


Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
From The Cave To The Grave

Werewolves
From The Cave To The Grave

[Album]
24 June 2022
Death Metal

'From The Cave To The Grave' is the third album by Werewolves.

Werewolves is a brutal blackened death-grind band formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 2019. It features members of Abramelin and The Berserker.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Everything Louder Forever, The Best Of [40th Anniversary Edition]

Motorhead
Everything Louder Forever, The Best Of [40th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Compilation; Reissue]
29 October 2021
Hard Rock

'Everything Louder Forever, The Best Of [40th Anniversary Edition]' is a compilation album by Motorhead. It is the band's first career spanning collection, including songs from their entire 40 year history.

Motorhead were an English hard rock band formed in 1975 by bassist and lead vocalist Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister, guitarist Larry Wallis and drummer Lucas Fox. Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. The band are often considered a precursor to the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Though several guitarists and drummers have played in Motorhead, most of their best-selling releases feature drummer Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor and guitarist 'Fast' Eddie Clarke. Lemmy died on 28 December 2015 from cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The day after his death, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell both confirmed that Motorhead had disbanded.

Performer(s):

Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Phil Campbell Phil Campbell - Guitar [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
No Sleep 'til Hammersmith [40th Anniversary Edition]

Motorhead
No Sleep 'til Hammersmith [40th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Reissue]
25 June 2021
Hard Rock

'No Sleep 'til Hammersmith [40th Anniversary Edition]' is an album reissue by Motorhead. It contains the original album remastered, plus the three shows recorded for the album in their entirety.

Motorhead were an English hard rock band formed in 1975 by bassist and lead vocalist Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister, guitarist Larry Wallis and drummer Lucas Fox. Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. The band are often considered a precursor to the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Though several guitarists and drummers have played in Motorhead, most of their best-selling releases feature drummer Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor and guitarist 'Fast' Eddie Clarke. Lemmy died on 28 December 2015 from cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The day after his death, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell both confirmed that Motorhead had disbanded.

Location(s):


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Ace Of Spades [40th Anniversary Edition]

Motorhead
Ace Of Spades [40th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Reissue]
30 October 2020
Hard Rock

'Ace Of Spades [40th Anniversary Edition]' is an album reissue by Motorhead. It contains the original album remastered, two complete live shows from the period, and a large number of demos and outtakes.

Motorhead were an English hard rock band formed in 1975 by bassist and lead vocalist Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister, guitarist Larry Wallis and drummer Lucas Fox. Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. The band are often considered a precursor to the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Though several guitarists and drummers have played in Motorhead, most of their best-selling releases feature drummer Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor and guitarist 'Fast' Eddie Clarke. Lemmy died on 28 December 2015 from cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The day after his death, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell both confirmed that Motorhead had disbanded.

Performer(s):

Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]

Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Dead Are Screaming

Werewolves
The Dead Are Screaming

[Album]
24 April 2020
Death Metal

'The Dead Are Screaming' is the debut album by Werewolves.

Werewolves is a brutal blackened death-grind band formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 2019. It features members of Abramelin and The Berserker.


Spain MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Erasing The Past

Golgotha
Erasing The Past

[Album]
22 October 2019
Doom Metal

'Erasing The Past' is the fourth album by Golgotha.

Golgotha is a doom metal band from Palma de Mallorca, Spain.


Spain MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Arise

Golgotha
Arise

[E.P.]
17 December 2018
Doom Metal

'Arise' is the third E.P. by Golgotha.

Golgotha is a doom metal band from Palma de Mallorca, Spain.


Germany MP3
Available FLAC
Available
In War And Pieces

Sodom
In War And Pieces

[Album]
19 November 2010
Thrash Metal

'In War And Pieces' is the thirteenth studio album by Sodom.

Sodom is a German thrash metal band from Gelsenkirchen, formed in 1981. Along with Kreator, Destruction and Tankard, Sodom has been referred to as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal. They also heavily influenced the German black metal scene. Sodom is one of the best-selling thrash metal acts of all time, having sold over two million records.


Germany MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Sodom

Sodom
Sodom

[Album]
24 April 2006
Thrash Metal

'Sodom' is the eleventh album by Sodom. The first pressing was in a slipcase and includes a full-colour poster of the artwork.

Sodom is a German thrash metal band from Gelsenkirchen, formed in 1981. Along with Kreator, Destruction and Tankard, Sodom has been referred to as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal. They also heavily influenced the German black metal scene. Sodom is one of the best-selling thrash metal acts of all time, having sold over two million records.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Crimson II

Edge Of Sanity
Crimson II

[Album]
26 August 2003
Death Metal

'Crimson II' is the eighth and final studio album by Edge Of Sanity. It is a continuation of the storyline first heard on the album Crimson (1996). It is the only Edge Of Sanity release that does not feature original members Andreas Axelsson, Sami Nerberg, Anders Lindberg and Benny Larsson. Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt, who provided vocals and guitar on the first album, also does not appear. The album is dedicated to the memory of Death frontman Chuck Schuldiner.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Cryptic

Edge Of Sanity
Cryptic

[Album]
1 December 1997
Death Metal

'Cryptic' is the seventh studio album by Edge Of Sanity. It is the only Edge Of Sanity album to not feature any contributions from Dan Swano. Guitarist Andreas Axelsson hired vocalist Robert Karlsson, who was previously the vocalist in Swano's avant-garde death metal band Pan.Thy.Monium, in an attempt to keep the band together. Despite this, all members of this short-lived lineup of the band would depart following the album's release.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Infernal

Edge Of Sanity
Infernal

[Album]
5 February 1997
Death Metal

'Infernal' is the sixth studio album by Edge Of Sanity. Frontman Dan Swano left the band after recording for the album was completed due to artistic differences between himself and Andreas Axelsson. Swano would later return and continue using the Edge Of Sanity name after the other members had disbanded following the release of Cryptic (1997).


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Crimson

Edge Of Sanity
Crimson

[Album]
2 April 1996
Death Metal

'Crimson' is the fifth studio album by Edge Of Sanity. It was their first concept album and features a single 40-minute track, telling a story in the distant future, when human civilization is about to end. The album, which features Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt, received substantial critical acclaim, and is considered by most fans to be Edge Of Sanity's finest achievement. A sequel, Crimson II, was released in 2003 and picks up directly where the first album left off.

Performer(s):

Mikael Akerfeldt Mikael Akerfeldt - Vocals [Guest]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Amon, Feasting The Beast

Deicide
Amon, Feasting The Beast

[Album; Compilation]
19 January 1993
Death Metal

'Amon, Feasting The Beast' is a compilation album by Deicide. It is a compilation of the two demos from 1987 and 1989 the band released when they were called Amon.

Deicide is an American death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1987 by drummer/composer Steve Asheim and guitarist brothers Eric and Brian Hoffman as Carnage, then hiring bassist/vocalist/lyricist Glen Benton and becoming Amon. They would later change the band name to Deicide in 1989. The band rose to mainstream success in 1992 with their second album 'Legion', and is credited as the second-best-selling death metal band of the Soundscan Era, after Cannibal Corpse. Their lyrics have resulted in bans, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups and the public.

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United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Folkways, A Vision Shared (A Tribute To Woody Guthrie And Leadbelly)

Various Artists
Folkways, A Vision Shared (A Tribute To Woody Guthrie And Leadbelly)

[Album; Compilation]
?? August 1988
Folk

'Folkways, A Vision Shared (A Tribute To Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly)' is a various artists album featuring songs by Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly interpreted by leading folk, rock, and country recording artists. It won a Grammy Award the same year.

Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (July 14, 1912 - October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter and composer who was one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism. He inspired several generations both politically and musically with songs such as 'This Land Is Your Land'. Guthrie wrote hundreds of country, folk, and children's songs, along with ballads and improvised works. Dust Bowl Ballads (1940), Guthrie's album of songs about the Dust Bowl period, was included on Mojo magazine's list of 100 Records That Changed The World, and many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress. Songwriters who have acknowledged Guthrie as a major influence on their work include Steve Earle, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Phil Ochs, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Donovan, Robert Hunter, Harry Chapin, John Mellencamp, Pete Seeger, Andy Irvine, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Jeff Tweedy, Tom Paxton, Brian Fallon, Sean Bonnette, and Sixto Rodriguez.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
A Tribute To Woody Guthrie

Various Artists
A Tribute To Woody Guthrie

[Album; Compilation; Tribute]
?? April 1972
Folk

'A Tribute To Woody Guthrie' is a live various artists tribute album to Woodie Guthrie. The double album (initially released as two separately available single albums) was recorded at three separate shows on the 20th of January 1968 (3 months after Guthrie's death of Huntington's disease in October 1967) and the 12th of September 1970.

Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (July 14, 1912 - October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter and composer who was one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism. He inspired several generations both politically and musically with songs such as 'This Land Is Your Land'. Guthrie wrote hundreds of country, folk, and children's songs, along with ballads and improvised works. Dust Bowl Ballads (1940), Guthrie's album of songs about the Dust Bowl period, was included on Mojo magazine's list of 100 Records That Changed The World, and many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress. Songwriters who have acknowledged Guthrie as a major influence on their work include Steve Earle, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Phil Ochs, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Donovan, Robert Hunter, Harry Chapin, John Mellencamp, Pete Seeger, Andy Irvine, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Jeff Tweedy, Tom Paxton, Brian Fallon, Sean Bonnette, and Sixto Rodriguez.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
A Collection Of Beatles Oldies .But Goldies! [Mono]

The Beatles
A Collection Of Beatles Oldies .But Goldies! [Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
10 December 1966
Classic Rock

'A Collection Of Beatles Oldies ...But Goldies!' is a compilation album by The Beatles. It features hit singles (many not available on regular albums at the time) and other songs issued by the group between 1963 and 1966. The compilation served as a stopgap release to satisfy EMI's demand for product during the Christmas period, since The Beatles had only begun recording Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), the follow-up to their Revolver (1966) album, late the previous month. It was the band's first official greatest hits collection, although The Beatles had no involvement in the album.

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways. The band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. They are the best-selling music act of all time, with estimated sales of 600 million units worldwide. They are the most successful act in the history of the U.S. Billboard charts, holding the record for most number-one albums on the U.K. Albums Chart (15), most number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (20), and most singles sold in the U.K. (21.9 million). The band received many accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, an Academy Award and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards. They were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1988, and each principal member was individually inducted between 1994 and 2015. In 2004 and 2011, the group topped Rolling Stone's lists of the greatest artists in history. Time magazine named them among the 20th century's 100 most important people.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Beatles For Sale

The Beatles
Beatles For Sale

[Album]
4 December 1964
Classic Rock

'Beatles For Sale' is the fourth studio album by The Beatles. The album marked a departure from the upbeat tone that had characterised The Beatles' previous work, partly due to the band's exhaustion after a series of tours that had established them as a worldwide phenomenon in 1964. It received favourable reviews in the UK musical press, where it held the number one spot for 11 of the 46 weeks that it spent in the Top 20.

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways. The band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. They are the best-selling music act of all time, with estimated sales of 600 million units worldwide. They are the most successful act in the history of the U.S. Billboard charts, holding the record for most number-one albums on the U.K. Albums Chart (15), most number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (20), and most singles sold in the U.K. (21.9 million). The band received many accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, an Academy Award and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards. They were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1988, and each principal member was individually inducted between 1994 and 2015. In 2004 and 2011, the group topped Rolling Stone's lists of the greatest artists in history. Time magazine named them among the 20th century's 100 most important people.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

These are new releases coming to Core Discographies soon.

All new releases are available.

Digital Library: Tagged Releases

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

Digital Library Links: Digital Library

Click on any links below to see release details.


Spain
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Spreading The Wings Of Hope

Golgotha
Spreading The Wings Of Hope

[Album]
14 June 2024
Doom Metal

'Spreading The Wings Of Hope' is the sixth album by Golgotha.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
From Zero

Linkin Park
From Zero

[Album]
15 November 2024
Nu Metal

'From Zero' is the eighth studio album by Linkin Park. It is the band's first studio album since One More Light (2017), marking the longest gap between studio albums from them. It is also their first album with vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain following the death of vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017 and departure of drummer Rob Bourdon in 2018 respectively. The album's title has a double meaning; it is a reference to both the band's original name, Xero, and the band's new chapter with Armstrong and Brittain.


Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
All Things Shining

Oh Hiroshima
All Things Shining

[Album]
28 June 2024
Post-Rock

'All Things Shining' is the fifth album by Oh Hiroshima.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Icon 30

Paradise Lost
Icon 30

[Album]
1 December 2023
Gothic Metal

'Icon 30' is a re-recording of the debut album 'Icon' by Paradise Lost. Vocalist Nick Holmes explained, 'Our specific record deal around the time we signed for the Icon album meant we would never actually own the rights to our music or artwork, so going forward, to reissue the album ourselves for the 30th anniversary, it was necessary to re-record and completely re-do the album cover.'


Spain
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Mors Dilligentis

Golgotha
Mors Dilligentis

[Album]
25 October 2022
Doom Metal

'Mors Dilligentis' is the fifth album by Golgotha.


Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
From The Cave To The Grave

Werewolves
From The Cave To The Grave

[Album]
24 June 2022
Death Metal

'From The Cave To The Grave' is the third album by Werewolves.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Everything Louder Forever, The Best Of [40th Anniversary Edition]

Motorhead
Everything Louder Forever, The Best Of [40th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Compilation; Reissue]
29 October 2021
Hard Rock

'Everything Louder Forever, The Best Of [40th Anniversary Edition]' is a compilation album by Motorhead. It is the band's first career spanning collection, including songs from their entire 40 year history.

Performer(s):

Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Phil Campbell Phil Campbell - Guitar [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
No Sleep 'til Hammersmith [40th Anniversary Edition]

Motorhead
No Sleep 'til Hammersmith [40th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Reissue]
25 June 2021
Hard Rock

'No Sleep 'til Hammersmith [40th Anniversary Edition]' is an album reissue by Motorhead. It contains the original album remastered, plus the three shows recorded for the album in their entirety.

Location(s):


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Ace Of Spades [40th Anniversary Edition]

Motorhead
Ace Of Spades [40th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Reissue]
30 October 2020
Hard Rock

'Ace Of Spades [40th Anniversary Edition]' is an album reissue by Motorhead. It contains the original album remastered, two complete live shows from the period, and a large number of demos and outtakes.

Performer(s):

Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]

Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Dead Are Screaming

Werewolves
The Dead Are Screaming

[Album]
24 April 2020
Death Metal

'The Dead Are Screaming' is the debut album by Werewolves.


Spain
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Erasing The Past

Golgotha
Erasing The Past

[Album]
22 October 2019
Doom Metal

'Erasing The Past' is the fourth album by Golgotha.


Spain
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Arise

Golgotha
Arise

[E.P.]
17 December 2018
Doom Metal

'Arise' is the third E.P. by Golgotha.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Folkways, A Vision Shared (A Tribute To Woody Guthrie And Leadbelly)

Various Artists
Folkways, A Vision Shared (A Tribute To Woody Guthrie And Leadbelly)

[Album; Compilation]
?? August 1988
Folk

'Folkways, A Vision Shared (A Tribute To Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly)' is a various artists album featuring songs by Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly interpreted by leading folk, rock, and country recording artists. It won a Grammy Award the same year.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
A Tribute To Woody Guthrie

Various Artists
A Tribute To Woody Guthrie

[Album; Compilation; Tribute]
?? April 1972
Folk

'A Tribute To Woody Guthrie' is a live various artists tribute album to Woodie Guthrie. The double album (initially released as two separately available single albums) was recorded at three separate shows on the 20th of January 1968 (3 months after Guthrie's death of Huntington's disease in October 1967) and the 12th of September 1970.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
A Collection Of Beatles Oldies .But Goldies! [Mono]

The Beatles
A Collection Of Beatles Oldies .But Goldies! [Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
10 December 1966
Classic Rock

'A Collection Of Beatles Oldies ...But Goldies!' is a compilation album by The Beatles. It features hit singles (many not available on regular albums at the time) and other songs issued by the group between 1963 and 1966. The compilation served as a stopgap release to satisfy EMI's demand for product during the Christmas period, since The Beatles had only begun recording Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), the follow-up to their Revolver (1966) album, late the previous month. It was the band's first official greatest hits collection, although The Beatles had no involvement in the album.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

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Beatles For Sale

The Beatles
Beatles For Sale

[Album]
4 December 1964
Classic Rock

'Beatles For Sale' is the fourth studio album by The Beatles. The album marked a departure from the upbeat tone that had characterised The Beatles' previous work, partly due to the band's exhaustion after a series of tours that had established them as a worldwide phenomenon in 1964. It received favourable reviews in the UK musical press, where it held the number one spot for 11 of the 46 weeks that it spent in the Top 20.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Digital Library: New Additions

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Golgotha
Spreading The Wings Of Hope

[Album]
14 June 2024
Doom Metal

'Spreading The Wings Of Hope' is the sixth album by Golgotha.


Linkin Park
Papercuts

[Album; Compilation]
2024
Nu Metal


Linkin Park
From Zero

[Album]
15 November 2024
Nu Metal

'From Zero' is the eighth studio album by Linkin Park. It is the band's first studio album since One More Light (2017), marking the longest gap between studio albums from them. It is also their first album with vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain following the death of vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017 and departure of drummer Rob Bourdon in 2018 respectively. The album's title has a double meaning; it is a reference to both the band's original name, Xero, and the band's new chapter with Armstrong and Brittain.


Linkin Park
Papercuts Instrumentals

[Album; Compilation]
2024
Nu Metal


Oh Hiroshima
All Things Shining

[Album]
28 June 2024
Post-Rock

'All Things Shining' is the fifth album by Oh Hiroshima.


Paradise Lost
Icon 30

[Album]
1 December 2023
Gothic Metal

'Icon 30' is a re-recording of the debut album 'Icon' by Paradise Lost. Vocalist Nick Holmes explained, 'Our specific record deal around the time we signed for the Icon album meant we would never actually own the rights to our music or artwork, so going forward, to reissue the album ourselves for the 30th anniversary, it was necessary to re-record and completely re-do the album cover.'


Golgotha
Mors Dilligentis

[Album]
25 October 2022
Doom Metal

'Mors Dilligentis' is the fifth album by Golgotha.


Werewolves
From The Cave To The Grave

[Album]
24 June 2022
Death Metal

'From The Cave To The Grave' is the third album by Werewolves.


Werewolves
The Dead Are Screaming

[Album]
24 April 2020
Death Metal

'The Dead Are Screaming' is the debut album by Werewolves.


Golgotha
Erasing The Past

[Album]
22 October 2019
Doom Metal

'Erasing The Past' is the fourth album by Golgotha.


Golgotha
Arise

[E.P.]
17 December 2018
Doom Metal

'Arise' is the third E.P. by Golgotha.


The Beatles
A Collection Of Beatles Oldies .But Goldies! [Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
10 December 1966
Classic Rock

'A Collection Of Beatles Oldies ...But Goldies!' is a compilation album by The Beatles. It features hit singles (many not available on regular albums at the time) and other songs issued by the group between 1963 and 1966. The compilation served as a stopgap release to satisfy EMI's demand for product during the Christmas period, since The Beatles had only begun recording Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), the follow-up to their Revolver (1966) album, late the previous month. It was the band's first official greatest hits collection, although The Beatles had no involvement in the album.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

The Beatles
Beatles For Sale

[Album]
4 December 1964
Classic Rock

'Beatles For Sale' is the fourth studio album by The Beatles. The album marked a departure from the upbeat tone that had characterised The Beatles' previous work, partly due to the band's exhaustion after a series of tours that had established them as a worldwide phenomenon in 1964. It received favourable reviews in the UK musical press, where it held the number one spot for 11 of the 46 weeks that it spent in the Top 20.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

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