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Metallica Logo

Load

Metallica - Load (1996)

[Thrash Metal]

United States

Rating - 5 Stars

Metallica had already taken a massive risk with their 1991 self-titled album, and proved that if the material is strong enough - you can update your sound and not only survive, but actually thrive. Load took the stylistic changes one step further, moving from a classic metal sound to more of a southern rock flavoured alternative style. They are a band that always trusted their instincts, and again got it just right - creating an album that was a step forward in their development, but also an album that appealed the 'alternative nation' audience so fashionable at the time. Fans of older alternative bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers and Faith No More embraced them, as did fans of newer nu-metal like Korn and Limp Bizkit. That isn't to say a few feathers weren't ruffled, with many older fans of Metallica finally proclaiming this was too much of a stretch musically, and that isn't even mentioning the much publicised haircut and fashion choices thrown about in marketing photos at the time. For those fans that did persevere and continue to follow the band, they were rewarded with a album rich with groove and personality, something that they had not really been part of the Metallica make-up before. Frontman James Hetfield even loosened the reigns enough to allow guitarist Kirk Hammett to add rhythm guitar parts to the album, something that had never been done before. The two different styles of the guitarists weaved together to give the music room to reveal tapestry of harmonies. The album opens with the succinct 'Ain't My Bitch'. With a slower pace than the usual opener, and a jaunty bounce that moves the song along, this didn't feel like the epic opener that a song like 'Enter Sandman' was. It feels like someone has opened a window and let some light into a dark room, but the lyrics still reveal the darkness that light can't quite get to in the corners. '2 x 4' provides even more breathing room, and anyone not sure where this album is heading will work it out here. It has a massive bouncing groove, and the cynical and intelligent lyrics are the only things connecting the listener to where this band were a decade ago. 'The House Jack Built' slows things down to doomy chug, something Metallica have done many times in the past - but this is still very different. A morbid tale of the woes of Hetfield's addictions that would catch up with him very soon, it again showcases that although the musical edge of his writing has been deliberately dulled, his lyrics were still tight and ever meaningful. It is something that occurs throughout the album, with these lighter edged songs being weighed back down to the dirt with the heaviness of Hetfield's lyrics. 'Until It Sleeps', the world's first introduction via single of this new Metallica a couple of weeks before the album, tells of his mother's battle with cancer. 'Hero Of The Day' opens the album up yet further with an almost rock-styled, single ready, anthem. 'Bleeding Me' is a slow chugging monster, that only really shows it's underbelly on repeat listens. Monster is indeed the only word that can describe it. At almost 80 minutes, it is a long album, and for what heaviness is lost in the music it seems by mid-point has been replaced by a heaviness in emotion. The songs drip with a dark energy, like a sleeping giant slowly awakening, and it isn't until the acoustic country-tinged ballad 'Mama Said' that the mood feels like it lifts. Penultimate track 'Ronnie' has a bluesy riff that challenges the listener not to bob their heads, and it isn't until you realise that the song is about a mass shooting that the smiles leaves your face. The final track, 'The Outlaw Torn' is an epic weighing in at almost 10 minutes. On first listen it feels a sprawling dirge to self-depreciation, but only repeat listens reveal the majesty of the track. It is full of space and air, yet fills the head with mud and confusion. With some of the best guitar work of the album on display, it is a masterpiece that may well have been lost to time if the rest of the songs had not resonated with audiences. When listening to the album, leave behind the edgy photography and the silly outfits. Forget about the band wearing makeup and cutting their head. Even try if you will to forget anything they had done prior. With a clear and open mind this album is revealed as an amazing statement by a band that were willing to destroy their own popularity if necessary, because they were driven by their urge to evolve into something new. Whether it was successful or not lies in the eye of beholder, no pun intended.

mindkiller8


Silverchair Logo

Diorama

Silverchair - Diorama (2002)

[Alternative Rock]

Australia

Rating - 3 Stars

Redemption time. 7 years on from their debut record that essentially blew away the Australian music industry with a bunch of teenagers putting together 11 tracks over 44 minutes would have them called the likes of 'Baby Nirvana' is something at the time the 'kids' could not have comprehended in a million years. Quite the accolade, as any teenager would stive for, mostly being popular, they rode the wave and produced more 'mature' releases if you can call it that. Freak Show for me was their pinnacle, but I'll leave that for another review. We have Neon Ballroom and then hit Diorama. Before a first listen I was happy if we had something similar to Neon, but there was that underlying narrative that Johns was looking to shift away from what made them famous. A shift from the 'cookie cutter' grunge sound to something he as a song writer can show that he is more than that. Neon gave us a hint. Diorama opened the flood gates. Let's start with opening track 'Across The Night'. No fan in their right mind would have expected this. And while it might have distanced some fans, it was truly the start of a transformation of the band. Hard to ingest to be honest, but apparently a song about his time at this point living in his home of Newcastle reflecting on his life and the struggles he has. We know now he was a troubled soul and, in some respect, should respect the fact he continued on. Re the album as a whole it is something that for me has limited throwbacks to their roots and more a shift to the orchestration direction Daniel was taking more interested. The composition with winds and strings from your typical orchestra are well woven into songs. I always wonder what Ben and Chris thought about this direction. From what I understand there was very little public presentation on John's plan for the band. If you take the blinkers off on what you would have expected from a Silverchair release, their lead single 'Greatest View' I really like. From there we have some enjoyable songs such as 'Without You' but it is 'Tuna In The Brine' that goes back to the old sound and makes me question if Daniel has ever moved on from the old sound. Chris behind the kit would be loving songs like this. Similar to 'The Lever'. However contrast this with the likes of 'Luv Your Life'. It's at a point where Chris can check out and grab some lunch and Ben can grab some grot from the streets to fill-in for him. For the fans I think we all agreed this was the beginning of the end for the band from what we know then as. All I can do is be thankful for what they had given us to this point, and we all move on.


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.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State

Katatonia
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State

[Album]
6 June 2025
Doom Metal

'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State' is the thirteenth studio album by Katatonia. It is the first without founding guitarist Anders Nystrom, who left earlier in the year due to creative differences.

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.

Label(s):

Napalm Records Napalm Records (Region: International)

Denmark MP3
Available FLAC
Available
God Of Angels Trust

Volbeat
God Of Angels Trust

[Album]
6 June 2025
Heavy Metal

'God Of Angels Trust' is the ninth studio album by Volbeat. It marks their first studio album following the departure of guitarist Rob Caggiano in June 2023.

Label(s):

Universal Music Group (UMG) Universal Music Group (UMG) (Region: International)
Vertigo Records Vertigo Records (Region: International)

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Songs Of Last Resort

The Haunted
Songs Of Last Resort

[Album]
30 May 2025
Thrash Metal

'Songs Of Last Resort' is the tenth studio album by The Haunted. Its release followed nearly eight years after their previous album, Strength In Numbers (2017), making it the longest gap between studio albums in the band's career.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Special Release Series Vol. 07 Oceanside Countryside

Neil Young
Special Release Series Vol. 07 Oceanside Countryside

[Album]
7 March 2025
Folk Rock

'Oceanside Countryside' is an album by Neil Young. It was to be released in 1977, but was shelved.

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]

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Strength In Numbers

The Haunted
Strength In Numbers

[Album]
25 August 2017
Thrash Metal

'Strength in Numbers' is the ninth studio album by The Haunted.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
We're All Somebody From Somewhere

Steven Tyler
We're All Somebody From Somewhere

[Album]
15 July 2016
Rock

'We're All Somebody From Somewhere' is the debut solo studio album by Steven Tyler, vocalist of Aerosmith.

Performer(s):

Steven Tyler Steven Tyler - Vocals [Member]

Norway MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Thorns [Reissue]

Thorns
Thorns [Reissue]

[Album]
22 March 2011
Black Metal

'Thorns [Reissue]' is a reissue of the debut studio album by Thorns. It contains 2 bonus demos.

Thorns, also known as Stigma Diabolicum, is a Norwegian black metal band that formed in 1989 and was part of the early Norwegian black metal scene. They made two highly influential demos in the early 1990s, but have only released one full-length album.


Norway MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Thorns Vs. Emperor [Reissue]

Thorns / Emperor
Thorns Vs. Emperor [Reissue]

[Album]
22 March 2011
Black Metal

'Thorns Vs. Emperor [Reissue]' is a reissue of the split album by Thorns and Emperor. It contain 2 bonus pre-production mixes.

Thorns, also known as Stigma Diabolicum, is a Norwegian black metal band that formed in 1989 and was part of the early Norwegian black metal scene. They made two highly influential demos in the early 1990s, but have only released one full-length album.


Norway MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Frostland Tapes

Darkthrone
Frostland Tapes

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
9 June 2008
Black Metal

'Frostland Tapes' is a compilation album by Darkthrone. The compilation contains thier first four demos, the original instrumental version of the Goatlord demo, and a recording of a concert in Denmark.

Darkthrone is a Norwegian black metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 the band embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory and Celtic Frost and became one of the leading bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. Their first three black metal albums - 'A Blaze In The Northern Sky' (1992), 'Under A Funeral Moon' (1993) and 'Transilvanian Hunger' (1994) - are often dubbed the 'Unholy Trinity'. They are considered the peak of the band's career and to be among the most influential albums in black metal.

Label(s):

Peaceville Records Peaceville Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Anti-Diluvian Chronicles

My Dying Bride
Anti-Diluvian Chronicles

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
23 May 2005
Doom Metal

'Anti-Diluvian Chronicle's is a compilation album by My Dying Bride. It features both album tracks and new remixes.

My Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in Bradford. Along with Anathema and Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride were a forerunner of the death doom metal and gothic metal genres during the early 1990s. These bands comprise 'The Peaceville Three' as all were signed to Peaceville Records at the time.


Norway MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Live In Marseille 2000

Mayhem
Live In Marseille 2000

[Album; Live]
16 June 2001
Black Metal

'Live In Marseille 2000' is a live album by Mayhem. It was released in very limited quantities.

Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in Langhus in 1984. They were one of the founders of the Norwegian black metal scene and their music has strongly influenced the black metal genre. Mayhem's early career was highly controversial, primarily due to their notorious live performances, the 1991 suicide of vocalist Per Yngve Ohlin ('Dead') and the 1993 murder of guitarist Oystein Aarseth ('Euronymous') by former member Varg Vikernes ('Count Grishnackh') of Burzum.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Zooma

John Paul Jones
Zooma

[Album]
15 September 1999
Rock

'Zooma' is the second solo album by John Paul Jones. The album consists of rhythmically focused instrumentals, highlighting Jones' aggressive bass guitar and pedal steel guitar playing.

Performer(s):

John Paul Jones John Paul Jones - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar [Member]

Norway MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Spiritual Black Dimensions

Dimmu Borgir
Spiritual Black Dimensions

[Album]
2 March 1999
Black Metal (Symphonic)

'Spiritual Black Dimensions' is the fourth studio album by Dimmu Borgir. It is a first release featuring keyboardist Mustis and the clean vocals of ICS Vortex, and the last one with long-time drummer Tjodalv, guitarist Astennu, and bassist Nagash. The album marks major compositional and stylistic shift from romantic influences of their previous albums to more sinister and macabre sound. In terms of production, it is a second consecutive full-length Dimmu Borgir album recorded and produced in Abyss Studio, Sweden by Peter Tagtgren. According to the band, they faced difficulties when mixing the record due too many recorded layers, hence two different versions of the album were mixed in the studio. Eventually the second one was released.

Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band from Jessheim, formed in 1993. The name is derived from Dimmuborgir, a volcanic formation in Iceland, the name of which means 'dark cities' in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The band has been through numerous lineup changes over the years; vocalist Shagrath and rhythm guitarist Silenoz are the only original members who still remain.


-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty

Various Artists
Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty

[Album; Compilation]
7 September 1998
-Various-

'Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty' is a compilation album of Slim Dusty songs covered by Australian musicians. It was nominated for a 1999 ARIA Award for Best Country Album.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Main Offender

Keith Richards
Main Offender

[Album]
19 October 1992
Rock

'Main Offender' is the second studio album by Keith Richards. It was released between The Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels (1989) and Voodoo Lounge (1994) projects.

Performer(s):

Keith Richards Keith Richards - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Virgin Records Virgin Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Talk Is Cheap

Keith Richards
Talk Is Cheap

[Album]
3 October 1988
Rock

'Talk Is Cheap' is the debut solo album by Keith Richards, the guitarist of The Rolling Stones. Recorded and released during a long-standing falling out with Mick Jagger, it received positive reviews upon its release.

Performer(s):

Keith Richards Keith Richards - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Virgin Records Virgin Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Primitive Cool

Mick Jagger
Primitive Cool

[Album]
14 September 1987
Rock

'Primitive Cool' is the second solo album by Mick Jagger.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

CBS Records CBS Records (Region: Europe)
Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
She's The Boss

Mick Jagger
She's The Boss

[Album]
19 February 1985
Rock

'She's The Boss' is the debut solo album by Mick Jagger, vocalist for The Rolling Stones. When The Rolling Stones signed with Columbia/CBS Records in 1983, one of the options available to them was for individual projects.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: U.S.A.)
CBS Records CBS Records (Region: Europe)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Living In The Past

Jethro Tull
Living In The Past

[Album; Compilation]
23 June 1972
Progressive Rock

'Living In The Past' is a compilation album by Jethro Tull. It collects album tracks, outtakes and several standalone singles spanning the band's career up to that point. Also included are the 1971 Life Is A Long Song E.P. and two live recordings taken from a performance at New York City's Carnegie Hall in November 1970.

Performer(s):

Ian Anderson Ian Anderson - Vocals / Flute [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
First! [Mono]

The Beatles with Tony Sheridan
First! [Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
?? April 1964
Classic Rock

'First!' is compilation album of songs recorded in Hamburg in 1961 and 1962 by Tony Sheridan with the Beatles as his backing group. It was originally released in 1964 in West Germany, then issued in 1967 in England, 1969 in Canada and finally in the United States in 1970.

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 [Guest]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Guitar [Guest]
George Harrison George Harrison - Bass Guitar [Guest]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
First!

The Beatles with Tony Sheridan
First!

[Album; Compilation]
?? April 1964
Classic Rock

'First!' is compilation album of songs recorded in Hamburg in 1961 and 1962 by Tony Sheridan with the Beatles as his backing group. It was originally released in 1964 in West Germany, then issued in 1967 in England, 1969 in Canada and finally in the United States in 1970.

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 [Guest]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Guitar [Guest]
George Harrison George Harrison - Bass Guitar [Guest]

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.


Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State

Katatonia
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State

[Album]
6 June 2025
Doom Metal

'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State' is the thirteenth studio album by Katatonia. It is the first without founding guitarist Anders Nystrom, who left earlier in the year due to creative differences.

Label(s):

Napalm Records Napalm Records (Region: International)

Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Special Release Series Vol. 07 Oceanside Countryside

Neil Young
Special Release Series Vol. 07 Oceanside Countryside

[Album]
7 March 2025
Folk Rock

'Oceanside Countryside' is an album by Neil Young. It was to be released in 1977, but was shelved.

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Songs Of Last Resort

The Haunted
Songs Of Last Resort

[Album]
30 May 2025
Thrash Metal

'Songs Of Last Resort' is the tenth studio album by The Haunted. Its release followed nearly eight years after their previous album, Strength In Numbers (2017), making it the longest gap between studio albums in the band's career.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

Denmark
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
God Of Angels Trust

Volbeat
God Of Angels Trust

[Album]
6 June 2025
Heavy Metal

'God Of Angels Trust' is the ninth studio album by Volbeat. It marks their first studio album following the departure of guitarist Rob Caggiano in June 2023.

Label(s):

Universal Music Group (UMG) Universal Music Group (UMG) (Region: International)
Vertigo Records Vertigo Records (Region: International)

Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Strength In Numbers

The Haunted
Strength In Numbers

[Album]
25 August 2017
Thrash Metal

'Strength in Numbers' is the ninth studio album by The Haunted.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

-Various-
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty

Various Artists
Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty

[Album; Compilation]
7 September 1998
-Various-

'Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty' is a compilation album of Slim Dusty songs covered by Australian musicians. It was nominated for a 1999 ARIA Award for Best Country Album.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Main Offender

Keith Richards
Main Offender

[Album]
19 October 1992
Rock

'Main Offender' is the second studio album by Keith Richards. It was released between The Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels (1989) and Voodoo Lounge (1994) projects.

Performer(s):

Keith Richards Keith Richards - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Virgin Records Virgin Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Talk Is Cheap

Keith Richards
Talk Is Cheap

[Album]
3 October 1988
Rock

'Talk Is Cheap' is the debut solo album by Keith Richards, the guitarist of The Rolling Stones. Recorded and released during a long-standing falling out with Mick Jagger, it received positive reviews upon its release.

Performer(s):

Keith Richards Keith Richards - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Virgin Records Virgin Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Primitive Cool

Mick Jagger
Primitive Cool

[Album]
14 September 1987
Rock

'Primitive Cool' is the second solo album by Mick Jagger.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

CBS Records CBS Records (Region: Europe)
Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
She's The Boss

Mick Jagger
She's The Boss

[Album]
19 February 1985
Rock

'She's The Boss' is the debut solo album by Mick Jagger, vocalist for The Rolling Stones. When The Rolling Stones signed with Columbia/CBS Records in 1983, one of the options available to them was for individual projects.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: U.S.A.)
CBS Records CBS Records (Region: Europe)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Living In The Past

Jethro Tull
Living In The Past

[Album; Compilation]
23 June 1972
Progressive Rock

'Living In The Past' is a compilation album by Jethro Tull. It collects album tracks, outtakes and several standalone singles spanning the band's career up to that point. Also included are the 1971 Life Is A Long Song E.P. and two live recordings taken from a performance at New York City's Carnegie Hall in November 1970.

Performer(s):

Ian Anderson Ian Anderson - Vocals / Flute [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
First! [Mono]

The Beatles with Tony Sheridan
First! [Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
?? April 1964
Classic Rock

'First!' is compilation album of songs recorded in Hamburg in 1961 and 1962 by Tony Sheridan with the Beatles as his backing group. It was originally released in 1964 in West Germany, then issued in 1967 in England, 1969 in Canada and finally in the United States in 1970.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Guitar [Guest]
George Harrison George Harrison - Bass Guitar [Guest]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
First!

The Beatles with Tony Sheridan
First!

[Album; Compilation]
?? April 1964
Classic Rock

'First!' is compilation album of songs recorded in Hamburg in 1961 and 1962 by Tony Sheridan with the Beatles as his backing group. It was originally released in 1964 in West Germany, then issued in 1967 in England, 1969 in Canada and finally in the United States in 1970.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Guitar [Guest]
George Harrison George Harrison - Bass Guitar [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

Click on any links below to see release details.


Katatonia
Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State

[Album]
6 June 2025
Doom Metal

'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State' is the thirteenth studio album by Katatonia. It is the first without founding guitarist Anders Nystrom, who left earlier in the year due to creative differences.

Label(s):

Napalm Records Napalm Records (Region: International)

Metallica
Load [Deluxe Reissue]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition; Boxed Set; Remasters]
13 June 2025
Thrash Metal

'Load [Deluxe Reissue]' is a reissue boxed set by Metallica. It features the Load (1996) album remastered, plus a range of b-sides and complete concerts.

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

Blackened Recordings Blackened Recordings (Region: International)

Location(s):

Donington Park Donington Park Some tracks.

Metallica
Load [Expanded Reissue]

[Album; Reissue; Expanded Edition; Remasters]
13 June 2025
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

Blackened Recordings Blackened Recordings (Region: International)

Location(s):

Donington Park Donington Park Some tracks.

Metallica
Load [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
13 June 2025
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

Blackened Recordings Blackened Recordings (Region: International)

The Haunted
Songs Of Last Resort

[Album]
30 May 2025
Thrash Metal

'Songs Of Last Resort' is the tenth studio album by The Haunted. Its release followed nearly eight years after their previous album, Strength In Numbers (2017), making it the longest gap between studio albums in the band's career.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

Volbeat
God Of Angels Trust

[Album]
6 June 2025
Heavy Metal

'God Of Angels Trust' is the ninth studio album by Volbeat. It marks their first studio album following the departure of guitarist Rob Caggiano in June 2023.

Label(s):

Universal Music Group (UMG) Universal Music Group (UMG) (Region: International)
Vertigo Records Vertigo Records (Region: International)



U2
Zoo TV Live

[Album]
1 December 2006
Rock

'Zoo TV Live' is a live album by U2. It is the soundtrack to the concert film of the same, released in 1994. It was an exclusive U2 fan club release.


Jimi Hendrix
FTO Old Time

[Album; Unauthorised]
2005
Classic Rock


Jimi Hendrix
ATM 152-157 Kick Out The Jams

[Album; Unauthorised]
2005
Classic Rock








Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2005 [01] North America - The Gorge, George, Washington (September 1, 2005)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
11 September 2005
Grunge Rock

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]
Matt Cameron Matt Cameron - Drums [Member]


Various Artists
A Tribute To The Beast (Vol. 2)

[Album; Compilation; Tribute]
?? ?? 2003
Heavy Metal

'A Tribute To The Beast (Vol. 2)' is a tribute album to Iron Maiden.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Various Artists
A Tribute To The Beast

[Album; Compilation; Tribute]
?? ?? 2002
Heavy Metal

'A Tribute To The Beast' is a tribute album to Iron Maiden.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Various Artists
Slave To The Power, The Iron Maiden Tribute

[Album; Compilation]
2000
Heavy Metal


Various Artists
A Call To Irons 2, A Tribute To Iron Maiden

[Album; Compilation]
26 January 1999
Heavy Metal

'A Call To Irons 2, A Tribute To Iron Maiden' is a various artists tribute album. Unlike the first volume, it has an all American line up with mainly progressive / power bands. A lot of the bands featured on this album are now defunct and had few if any original releases.


Jimi Hendrix
Jimi's Private Reels (Volume 2)

[Album; Unauthorised]
1999
Classic Rock


Jimi Hendrix
Jimi's Private Reels (Volume 1)

[Album; Unauthorised]
1999
Classic Rock


Various Artists
A Call To Irons, A Tribute To Iron Maiden

[Album; Compilation]
5 May 1998
Heavy Metal

'A Call To Irons, A Tribute To Iron Maiden' is a various artists tribute album. It includes a diverse collection of bands ranging from power metal bands like Steel Prophet to extreme progressive metal bands like Opeth.


Various Artists
Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty

[Album; Compilation]
7 September 1998
-Various-

'Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty' is a compilation album of Slim Dusty songs covered by Australian musicians. It was nominated for a 1999 ARIA Award for Best Country Album.


Jimi Hendrix
51st Anniversary

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Classic Rock


UFO
No Place To Run

[Album]
1980
Hard Rock


UFO
Obsession

[Album]
1978
Hard Rock


The Beatles
Love Songs

[Album; Compilation]
1977
Classic Rock


UFO
Lights Out

[Album]
?? May 1977
Hard Rock

'Lights Out' is the sixth studio album by UFO. Reaching number 23 on the Billboard 200, it is the band's highest-charting album in the United States. In the U.K., it hit number 54 and stayed on the chart for two weeks. The album was UFO's first to feature lush string arrangements, alongside more complex song structures than on previous albums.

Performer(s):

Michael Schenker Michael Schenker - Guitar [Member]

The Beatles
Rock 'n' Roll Music

[Album; Compilation]
1976
Classic Rock


UFO
No Heavy Petting

[Album]
?? May 1976
Hard Rock

'No Heavy Petting' is the fifth studio album by UFO. It is the first UFO album to feature a full-time keyboard player as a member of the band, making this their first record as a five-piece band. Keyboardist Danny Peyronel only stayed in the band for this one album. 'No Heavy Petting' was a rule posted in many public baths in England during the 1970s and 1980s.

Performer(s):

Michael Schenker Michael Schenker - Guitar [Member]
Storm Thorgerson (Hipgnosis) Storm Thorgerson (Hipgnosis) - Cover Art [Additional]
Aubrey Powell (Hipgnosis) Aubrey Powell (Hipgnosis) - Cover Art [Additional]

Label(s):

Chrysalis Records Chrysalis Records (Region: International)

UFO
Live

[Album; Live]
1972
Hard Rock



The Rolling Stones
December's Children (And Everybody's) [U.S. / Mono]

[Album]
4 December 1965
Classic Rock

'December's Children (And Everybody's)' is the fifth American studio album by The Rolling Stones. It is primarily compiled from different released tracks from across the band's recording career up to that point, including the U.K. version of Out Of Our Heads (1965).

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]
Brian Jones Brian Jones - Guitar [Member]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Bill Wyman Bill Wyman - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

London Records London Records (Region: U.S.A.)

The Beatles
The Beatles' Second Album [U.S. / Mono]

[Album]
10 April 1964
Classic Rock

'The Beatles' Second Album' is the third U.S. album by The Beatles. Following its release in April 1964, The Beatles' Second Album replaced Meet The Beatles! at number 1 on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the U.S. Among critics, it is considered the band's purest rock and roll album and praised for its soulful takes on both contemporary black music hits and original material.

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
Meet The Beatles! [U.S. / Mono]

[Album]
20 January 1964
Classic Rock

'Meet The Beatles!' is the second U.S. studio album by The Beatles. It was the group's first American album to be issued by Capitol Records, on 20 January 1964 in both mono and stereo formats. It topped the popular album chart on 15 February 1964 and remained at number one for eleven weeks before being replaced by The Beatles' Second 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 with Tony Sheridan
First! [Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
?? April 1964
Classic Rock

'First!' is compilation album of songs recorded in Hamburg in 1961 and 1962 by Tony Sheridan with the Beatles as his backing group. It was originally released in 1964 in West Germany, then issued in 1967 in England, 1969 in Canada and finally in the United States in 1970.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Guitar [Guest]
George Harrison George Harrison - Bass Guitar [Guest]

The Beatles with Tony Sheridan
First!

[Album; Compilation]
?? April 1964
Classic Rock

'First!' is compilation album of songs recorded in Hamburg in 1961 and 1962 by Tony Sheridan with the Beatles as his backing group. It was originally released in 1964 in West Germany, then issued in 1967 in England, 1969 in Canada and finally in the United States in 1970.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Guitar [Guest]
George Harrison George Harrison - Bass Guitar [Guest]

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Various Artists
Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty

[Album; Compilation]
7 September 1998
-Various-

'Not So Dusty, A Tribute To Slim Dusty' is a compilation album of Slim Dusty songs covered by Australian musicians. It was nominated for a 1999 ARIA Award for Best Country Album.

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