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The Manticore Tapes

Motorhead - The Manticore Tapes (2025)

[Hard Rock]

United Kingdom

Rating - 3 Stars

The 'legendary' Manticore Tapes (named after the studio they were recorded in), have sat in a box somewhere for almost 50 years until they have finally seen the light of day for this release. These rehearsals are the first recordings of Lemmy joined by Fast Eddie Clarke and Philthy Phil Taylor. It has been heralded as 'lost album', but that simply isn't true - as these are merely rough run-throughs, probably recorded to see how the band sounds on tape. Launching with the instrumental 'Intro', the recordings reveal themselves to be rough but completely listenable. There isn't a lot of distortion present, and Lemmy's bass cuts through better than on most studio recordings, as he hasn't quite reached the point sonically where he is filling the same space as the guitar. Fast Eddie gets a chance to show off his soloing, and the three musicians lock together wonderfully to create a cohesive sound. 'Leaving Here' is next, a cover of the Eddie Holland song that seemed to be a band favourite. Musically it is raucous, but Lemmy's vocals are restrained - and he sounds somewhat unsure of his place. This no doubt is a result of these tapes merely being a rehearsal, as they seem to vary in conviction from song to song. 'Vibrator' is bursting with an energy even later studio recordings were lacking, and 'The Watcher' has more of a bluesy feel than the final version. The song 'Motorhead' shows how much dirtier the soon-to-be recorded debut album could have sounded with the right production. John Mayall's 'Witch Doctor' is a highlight, and sounds the most like what the band would soon become. This is by no means an essential addition to the Motorhead collection, as the performances feel like they require work and care to get them to where they eventually would land. It is however and amazing time capsule for fans into a studio in August 1976 where a band was literally being born performing these tracks.

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

Ministry - Psalm 69 (The Way To Succeed & The Way To Suck Eggs) (1992)

[Metal (Industrial)]

United States

Rating - 4 Stars

Probably a band that many are aware of these days. One of the pioneers of the Industrial Metal sound. Loaded up with heavy guitars, thumping drums, and then the element of synthesizers and sampling which is much more prominent now. Along with Fear Factory I reckon they lead the way in this sound and it has lasted for some time. Listening to this record again for the first time in a long time, it brings back memories. 'N.W.O (New World Order)' is the quintessential track to explain what I have mentioned above. With band leader Al Jourgensen leading his vocal in between samples it creates an attractive sound. Some might argue quite repetitive and simplistic in its sound. The music still alludes itself into a typical metal song with a guitar solo nicely placed within the song. Oh I must mention that good old Al J at this point in time had a penchant hatred for the current USA President at the time (George Bush Senior). Other highlights through the album are TVII which is non-stop guitar riffing and drum pelting, spilt every 20 or so seconds with some poignant vocals again addressing social issues of the day (connect the goddam dots!!). A lot of work has been out into this album not to make it a paint-by-numbers song after song. Each track is very different from the others. All with the underlying industrial and in places thrash metal tempo but building on that baseline with very different add-ins if I can call it that. From different instruments and their sound, but also with Al's vocals. It really does make each track quite unique. The highlight of the album for me is 'Jesus Built My Hot Rod'. It's not the best effort musically, but simplistically when there is a need to ''Ding a dig-dang my dang-along ding-dong'', you must put your hand up and say yes I am in. It's the spoken work in this track that perfectly rounds out a brutal assault on the ears for a very fast-paced song. Other highlights are of course the title track 'Psalm 69' which is irrelevant in its topic as it is a song that essentially wraps up the album. All up my assessment is if you want to listen to something new that was a genre leader in this space, take a listen. I'll just add finally that I did get to see them live when The Big Day Out was around in the 90's and they delivered the show in spoons. A band with an amazing legacy.


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The Manticore Tapes

Motorhead
The Manticore Tapes

[Album; Compilation]
27 June 2025
Hard Rock

'The Manticore Tapes' is a collection of demos by Motorhead. The recordings were the first ever made by the classic line-up of the band, including Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke, and Phil Taylor.

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]

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

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The Arsonist

Sodom
The Arsonist

[Album]
27 June 2025
Thrash Metal

'The Arsonist' is the seventeenth studio album by Sodom. One of the album's songs, 'Witchhunter', pays tribute to the band's original drummer Christian 'Witchhunter' Dudek, while 'A.W.T.F.' is dedicated to original Tank frontman Algy Ward.

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.

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: International)

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Persistence Of Time [30th Anniversary Edition]

Anthrax
Persistence Of Time [30th Anniversary Edition]

[Album]
21 August 2020
Thrash Metal

'Persistence Of Time [30th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Anthrax. It contains the original album remastered, and some b-sides and pre-production tracks.

Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the American East Coast. Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving guitarist Scott Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has sold over 2.5 million records in the United States, with worldwide sales of over 10 million.

Performer(s):

Joey Belladonna Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
Frank Bello Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Benante Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]

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Echo In The Canyon (Music From And Inspired By The Documentary Film)

Jakob Dylan
Echo In The Canyon (Music From And Inspired By The Documentary Film)

[Album]
24 May 2019
Rock

'Echo In The Canyon (Music From And Inspired By The Documentary Film)' is the soundtrack to the documentary film of the same name which focuses on the Laurel Canyon music scene. All songs are covers of songs from the region, led by Jakob Dylan.

Jakob Luke Dylan (born December 9, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the rock band the Wallflowers, which he formed in 1989. Born in New York City to musician Bob Dylan and model Sara Lownds, Dylan began his musical career in various indie bands before creating the Wallflowers. As a solo act, Dylan signed with Columbia Records.


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Live At The Moore

Mad Season
Live At The Moore

[Album]
28 August 2015
Grunge Rock

'Live At The Moore' is a live album by Mad Season. It was originally released on the deluxe reissue of their only album Above from 2013.

Mad Season was an American rock supergroup formed in 1994 as a side project of members of other bands in the Seattle grunge scene. The band's principal members included guitarist Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, lead singer Layne Staley of Alice In Chains, drummer Barrett Martin of Screaming Trees, and bassist John Baker Saunders. The band released only one album, 'Above', in March 1995. It was certified a gold record by the RIAA in June. The band went on a semi-permanent hiatus in 1996 due to the band members' conflicting schedules and Staley's problems with substance abuse. Attempts were made in the late 1990s to revive the group with Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan instead of Staley, and material for a follow-up release to Above had been worked on. The band permanently dissolved in 1999 following the death of bassist John Baker Saunders from a drug overdose. Staley would also die from an overdose three years later. Martin and McCready have since made two short partial reunions, one in 2012 and one from 2014 to 2015.


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Unblackened

Black Label Society
Unblackened

[Album]
24 September 2013
Heavy Metal

'Unblackened' is a live acoustic album by Black Label Society.

Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by guitarist/singer Zakk Wylde.

Performer(s):

Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

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Abrahadabra

Dimmu Borgir
Abrahadabra

[Album]
22 September 2010
Black Metal (Symphonic)

'Abrahadabra' is the eighth studio album by Dimmu Borgir. The album features drummer Daray and additional keyboards by Gerlioz.

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.


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Addicts, Black Meddle Part II

Nachtmystium
Addicts, Black Meddle Part II

[Album]
8 June 2010
Black Metal

'Addicts, Black Meddle Part II' is the fifth full-length album by Nachtmystium.

Nachtmystium is an American psychedelic black metal band formed by Blake Judd, formerly known as Azentrius, and Pat McCormick. The band's name is derived from the German word Nacht meaning "night", and the made-up term mystium which resembles the Latin adjective mysticum. Judd and McCormick combined the words to create the band's name, which they state means "Encompassing Darkness". Controversy marred the band's success when in 2013 Judd was arrested for theft charges and publicly admitted he had a severe drug problem. Nachtmystium went on a four-year hiatus until 2017, when Judd reformed the band to record new studio material and perform at four concerts. Judd disbanded Nachtmystium in 2020, but restarted the project in 2024 to release a new album.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

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Assassins, Black Meddle Part I

Nachtmystium
Assassins, Black Meddle Part I

[Album]
10 June 2008
Black Metal

'Assassins, Black Meddle Part I' is the fourth full-length album by Nachtmystium. The album contains such experimental musical flirtations as saxophones and other non-black metal musical ideas.

Nachtmystium is an American psychedelic black metal band formed by Blake Judd, formerly known as Azentrius, and Pat McCormick. The band's name is derived from the German word Nacht meaning "night", and the made-up term mystium which resembles the Latin adjective mysticum. Judd and McCormick combined the words to create the band's name, which they state means "Encompassing Darkness". Controversy marred the band's success when in 2013 Judd was arrested for theft charges and publicly admitted he had a severe drug problem. Nachtmystium went on a four-year hiatus until 2017, when Judd reformed the band to record new studio material and perform at four concerts. Judd disbanded Nachtmystium in 2020, but restarted the project in 2024 to release a new album.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

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In Sorte Diaboli

Dimmu Borgir
In Sorte Diaboli

[Album]
23 April 2007
Black Metal (Symphonic)

'In Sorte Diaboli' (Latin for 'In League With The Devil') is the seventh studio album by Dimmu Borgir. It is the band's first concept album. This would be the last album by Dimmu Borgir to feature ICS Vortex, Hellhammer and Mustis.

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.


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The Spitfire Collection

Testament
The Spitfire Collection

[Album; Compilation]
27 February 2007
Thrash Metal

'The Spitfire Collection' is a compilation album by Testament. The release consists of tracks from the Spitfire-era Testament albums.

Testament is an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1983 under the name Legacy. Labeled as one of the "big six" of the 1980s Bay Area thrash metal scene (along with Exodus, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence), Testament is often credited as one of the most popular and influential bands of the thrash metal scene, as well as one of the leaders of the second wave of the genre of the late 1980s. The band has sold over 1.5 million albums in the United States and over 14 million copies worldwide.

Performer(s):

Chuck Billy Chuck Billy - Vocals [Member]
Alex Skolnick Alex Skolnick - Guitar [Member]
Eric Peterson Eric Peterson - Guitar [Member]
Greg Christian Greg Christian - Bass Guitar [Member]
Steve DiGiorgio Steve DiGiorgio - Bass Guitar [Member]
John Dette John Dette - Drums [Member]
Gene Hoglan Gene Hoglan - Drums [Member]
Dave Lombardo Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
John Tempesta John Tempesta - Drums [Member]

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Suffocation

Suffocation
Suffocation

[Album]
19 September 2006
Death Metal

'Suffocation' is the fifth studio album by Suffocation. This is the first album to feature Derek Boyer as bassist.

Suffocation is an American death metal band formed in 1988 in Centereach, New York, U.S.A. The band rose to prominence with their 1991 debut album Effigy Of The Forgotten, which became a blueprint for death metal in the 1990s. The band is named after the Morbid Angel song of the same name, which was Frank Mullen's idea.


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Dreams Of Death

Flotsam And Jetsam
Dreams Of Death

[Album]
26 July 2005
Thrash Metal

'Dreams Of Death' is the ninth studio album by Flotsam And Jetsam. This album marked another departure from Flotsam And Jetsam's previous works and strict thrash metal approach. Similar to the 1995 Drift album, the band incorporated some new elements of ballad songwriting, acoustic, progressive metal and death metal. It is a concept album revolving around the theme of death-related nightmares. It is a continuation of the song themes in Dreams Of Death, previously recorded on the 1988 album No Place For Disgrace.

Flotsam And Jetsam is an American thrash metal band that was formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1981. Before settling on its current name in 1984, the band had existed under three different names, Paradox, Dredlox and Dogz. They are also notable for featuring a then-unknown Jason Newsted, who was the band's bassist from 1981 to 1986, when he left the band shortly after the release of their debut album to join Metallica. Despite not achieving similar levels of commercial success as some of their thrash metal contemporaries, the band emerged as part of the second wave of the genre in the mid-to-late 1980s (along with Sepultura, Testament and Death Angel).


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The Best Of

Mercyful Fate
The Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
15 September 2003
Heavy Metal

'The Best Of' is a compilation album by Mercyful Fate. It covers the years 1982 to 1984.

Mercyful Fate is a Danish heavy metal band from Copenhagen, formed in 1981 by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann. Influenced by progressive rock and hard rock, and with lyrics dealing with LaVeyan Satanism (often with ironic or sardonic use of Christian themes) and the occult, Mercyful Fate was part of the first wave of black metal in the early to mid-1980s, along with Venom and Bathory. The band is also cited as a formative influence on many then-up-and-coming subgenres of heavy metal, including thrash metal and death metal, as well as the Norwegian black metal scene.

Performer(s):

King Diamond King Diamond - Vocals [Member]

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Alive Devastation

Destruction
Alive Devastation

[Album]
26 March 2003
Thrash Metal

'Alive Devastation' is the second live album by Destruction. It was recorded at Wacken Open Air Festival in 2002.

Destruction is a German thrash metal band formed in 1982. They have been credited as one of 'The Big Four' of the German thrash metal scene, the others being Kreator, Sodom and Tankard. In addition to helping pioneer black metal, Destruction was part of the second wave of thrash metal in the mid-to-late 1980s, along with American bands Testament, Sacred Reich, Death Angel and Dark Angel.


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Punishment In Capitals

Napalm Death
Punishment In Capitals

[Album]
5 November 2002
Death Metal (Grindcore)

'Punishment in Capitals' is a live CD and DVD by Napalm Death. It was recorded at the London ULU on 12 April 2002 at a benefit gig for animal rights organization Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty. This is the last release with Jesse Pintado.

Napalm Death are an English grindcore band formed in Meriden, West Midlands in 1981. The band is credited as pioneers of the grindcore genre by incorporating elements of crust punk and death metal, using a noise-filled sound that uses distorted, down-tuned guitars, grinding overdrive bass, high-speed tempo, blast beats, vocals that consist of incomprehensible growls or high-pitched shrieks, extremely short songs, and sociopolitical lyrics. The band's debut album 'Scum', released in 1987, proved substantially influential throughout the global metal community. According to the Guinness World Records, their song "You Suffer" is the shortest song ever recorded, at 1.316 seconds long.


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Waking The Fury

Annihilator
Waking The Fury

[Album]
18 March 2002
Thrash Metal

'Waking The Fury' is the ninth studio album by Annihilator. It was the last album with Joe Comeau on vocals and Russ Bergquist as the touring bassist.

Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in Ottawa in 1984 by Jeff Waters. Waters is the band's sole constant member and has acted as its guitarist, bandleader, writer, producer, engineer, and occasional bassist and vocalist. They are also considered to be part of the "second wave" of thrash metal bands from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Annihilator is the highest-selling Canadian heavy metal group, although most sales have been generated outside of Canada.


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A Call To Irons 2, A Tribute To Iron Maiden

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.

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in East London in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Although fluid in the early years of the band, the line-up for most of the band's history has consisted of Harris, lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson, guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers, and drummer Nicko McBrain. As pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement, Iron Maiden released a series of UK and US Platinum and Gold albums, including 1980's debut album, 1981's 'Killers', and 1982's 'The Number Of The Beast'. In fact, 'The Number Of The Beast' is among the most popular heavy metal albums of all time, having sold almost 20 million copies worldwide and the band's first album with Bruce Dickinson, who replaced Paul Di'Anno as lead singer in 1981. The addition of Dickinson was a turning point in their career.


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A Call To Irons, A Tribute To Iron Maiden

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.

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in East London in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Although fluid in the early years of the band, the line-up for most of the band's history has consisted of Harris, lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson, guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers, and drummer Nicko McBrain. As pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement, Iron Maiden released a series of UK and US Platinum and Gold albums, including 1980's debut album, 1981's 'Killers', and 1982's 'The Number Of The Beast'. In fact, 'The Number Of The Beast' is among the most popular heavy metal albums of all time, having sold almost 20 million copies worldwide and the band's first album with Bruce Dickinson, who replaced Paul Di'Anno as lead singer in 1981. The addition of Dickinson was a turning point in their career.


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Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide

Nailbomb
Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide

[Album]
24 October 1995
Metal (Industrial)

'Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide' is a live album by Nailbomb. Itcaptures the band's only live appearance at the 1995 Dynamo Open Air Festival. The album cover is a picture of the aftermath of the infamous Jonestown suicides. The album's title is in reference to the fact that the band promised that they would only ever release one album.

Nailbomb is a heavy metal band formed in 1993 as a side project by Brazilian musician Max Cavalera (then the frontman of Sepultura) and British musician Alex Newport of Fudge Tunnel. They played a combination of primarily industrial metal and thrash metal. The band recorded one studio album, Point Blank (1994), and played a warmup live performance and their only official gig for 29 years at the 1995 Dynamo Open Air Festival two days later, after which the band disbanded. The band reunited for the first time in 29 years in Tempe, Arizona in November 2024.

Performer(s):

Max Cavalera Max Cavalera - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

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Two-Faced

Tankard
Two-Faced

[Album]
?? March 1994
Thrash Metal

'Two-Faced' is the sixth 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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Point Blank

Nailbomb
Point Blank

[Album]
8 March 1994
Metal (Industrial)

'Point Blank' is the only studio album by Nailbomb. The album cover is a photo of female Vietnamese civilian with a U.S. soldier's gun to her head, which Max Cavalera and Alex Newport retrieved from the Alternative Associated Press. Cavalera stated that they wanted to create a similar cover to Rage Against the Machine's self titled album, an image of the self immolation of Thich Qu?ng D?c. According to Cavalera, the woman in the cover lived after the photo was taken. It was played live in its entirety for the first time in 2017 by Cavalera and his band Soulfly, more than 20 years after the release of the album and Nailbomb's breakup. Newport's parts were played by Cavalera's son Igor Amadeus Cavalera.

Nailbomb is a heavy metal band formed in 1993 as a side project by Brazilian musician Max Cavalera (then the frontman of Sepultura) and British musician Alex Newport of Fudge Tunnel. They played a combination of primarily industrial metal and thrash metal. The band recorded one studio album, Point Blank (1994), and played a warmup live performance and their only official gig for 29 years at the 1995 Dynamo Open Air Festival two days later, after which the band disbanded. The band reunited for the first time in 29 years in Tempe, Arizona in November 2024.

Performer(s):

Max Cavalera Max Cavalera - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

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The Outer Limits

Voivod
The Outer Limits

[Album]
3 August 1993
Thrash Metal

'The Outer Limits' is the seventh studio album by Voivod. When originally issued, the CD came with a miniature pair of 3D glasses in order to view the booklet art. The text in the upper right corner of the album cover reads 'Number 8' to represent that it is actually the band's eighth album release overall following the compilation 'The Best Of' (1992). It was the final album to feature vocalist Denis Belanger until his 2002 return. It was also Voivod's first album without original bassist Blacky, who had left the band before the release of the critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful 1991 album Angel Rat. Uncomfortable with the idea of bringing in an immediate replacement for Blacky, Voivod opted to have session musician Pierre St-Jean play bass guitar for the recording of the album.

Voivod is a Canadian heavy metal band from Jonquiere (now Saguenay), Quebec, formed in 1982. Voivod's musical style has changed several times since its inception. Starting out as a speed metal band, they have added a mix of progressive metal and thrash metal to create their own unique metal style, and have been credited as progenitors of the 'technical thrash metal' sound along with Coroner, Watchtower, Dark Angel, Mekong Delta, Anacrusis and Blind Illusion, among others.


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Rhythm Of Fear

M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction)
Rhythm Of Fear

[Album]
3 November 1992
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Rhythm Of Fear' is the third full-length studio album by M.O.D. Line-up changes saw Billy Milano take up bass duties as well as vocals, and Dave Chavarri replacing Tim Mallare on drums after the latter's departure to New Jersey thrash band, Overkill. Tim McMurtrie rejoined the band after having appeared on the debut album, 'U.S.A. For M.O.D.', in 1987.

M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction) is an American crossover thrash band from New York City, New York, U.S.A. fronted by S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death) vocalist Billy Milano. Milano sought to continue on the musical path of the bands Anthrax, S.O.D. and Nuclear Assault, mixing shades of hardcore punk with thrash metal and often humorous and politically incorrect lyrics.


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Live At Hammersmith Odeon

Nuclear Assault
Live At Hammersmith Odeon

[Album; Live]
19 May 1992
Thrash Metal

'Live At Hammersmith Odeon' is a live album by Nuclear Assault. It was recorded on the tour supporting the 'Handle With Care' (1989) album.

Nuclear Assault was an American thrash metal band formed in New York City in 1984. Part of the mid-to-late 1980s thrash metal movement, they were one of the main bands of the genre to emerge from the East Coast along with Overkill, Whiplash, Toxik, Carnivore, and Anthrax, the last of which was co-founded by Nuclear Assault bassist Dan Lilker, who left Anthrax shortly after the release of their first album.

Performer(s):

Dan Lilker Dan Lilker - Bass Guitar [Member]

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Illusions

Sadus
Illusions

[Album]
?? July 1988
Thrash Metal

'Illusions' is the debut studio album of Sadus. It was later re-issued on CD by Roadrunner Records as ''Chemical Exposure in 1991.

Sadus is an American thrash metal band from Antioch, California, U.S.A., active from 1985 to 2015, and reunited in 2017. Originally a quartet, the band's sound fuses thrash metal with death metal, featuring highly technical musicianship. They are known for the unique death growl of vocalist Darren Travis, and bassist Steve Di Giorgio.

Performer(s):

Steve DiGiorgio Steve DiGiorgio - Bass Guitar [Member]

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More Fun!

Radio Birdman
More Fun!

[E.P.]
29 May 1988
Punk

'More Fun!' is a live E.P. by radio Birdman. It was released a decade after the band had broken up.

Radio Birdman is an Australian punk rock band formed by Deniz Tek and Rob Younger in Sydney, Australia in 1974. Classic Rock magazine describes them as 'Australia's first influential punk band'.


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Burn My Eye

Radio Birdman
Burn My Eye

[E.P.]
?? October 1976
Punk

'Burn My Eye' is the debut E.P. by Radio Birdman. It was a low-budget E.P. recorded at Trafalgar Studios, Sydney and released on the studio's own Trafalgar label after the band had been rejected by many others.

Radio Birdman is an Australian punk rock band formed by Deniz Tek and Rob Younger in Sydney, Australia in 1974. Classic Rock magazine describes them as 'Australia's first influential punk band'.


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United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Load [Reissue]

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)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Manticore Tapes [HD Version]

Motorhead
The Manticore Tapes [HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
27 June 2025
Hard Rock

'The Manticore Tapes' is a collection of demos by Motorhead. The recordings were the first ever made by the classic line-up of the band, including Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke, and Phil Taylor.

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Manticore Tapes

Motorhead
The Manticore Tapes

[Album; Compilation]
27 June 2025
Hard Rock

'The Manticore Tapes' is a collection of demos by Motorhead. The recordings were the first ever made by the classic line-up of the band, including Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke, and Phil Taylor.

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Arsonist

Sodom
The Arsonist

[Album]
27 June 2025
Thrash Metal

'The Arsonist' is the seventeenth studio album by Sodom. One of the album's songs, 'Witchhunter', pays tribute to the band's original drummer Christian 'Witchhunter' Dudek, while 'A.W.T.F.' is dedicated to original Tank frontman Algy Ward.

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Persistence Of Time [30th Anniversary Edition]

Anthrax
Persistence Of Time [30th Anniversary Edition]

[Album]
21 August 2020
Thrash Metal

'Persistence Of Time [30th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Anthrax. It contains the original album remastered, and some b-sides and pre-production tracks.

Performer(s):

Joey Belladonna Joey Belladonna - Vocals [Member]
Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
Frank Bello Frank Bello - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Benante Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Echo In The Canyon (Music From And Inspired By The Documentary Film)

Jakob Dylan
Echo In The Canyon (Music From And Inspired By The Documentary Film)

[Album]
24 May 2019
Rock

'Echo In The Canyon (Music From And Inspired By The Documentary Film)' is the soundtrack to the documentary film of the same name which focuses on the Laurel Canyon music scene. All songs are covers of songs from the region, led by Jakob Dylan.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Vault Official Bootleg [2000-01-01] Live At Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio (January 1, 2000)

Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [2000-01-01] Live At Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio (January 1, 2000)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
?? July 2017
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]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Live At The Moore

Mad Season
Live At The Moore

[Album]
28 August 2015
Grunge Rock

'Live At The Moore' is a live album by Mad Season. It was originally released on the deluxe reissue of their only album Above from 2013.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Unblackened

Black Label Society
Unblackened

[Album]
24 September 2013
Heavy Metal

'Unblackened' is a live acoustic album by Black Label Society.

Performer(s):

Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Spitfire Collection

Testament
The Spitfire Collection

[Album; Compilation]
27 February 2007
Thrash Metal

'The Spitfire Collection' is a compilation album by Testament. The release consists of tracks from the Spitfire-era Testament albums.

Performer(s):

Chuck Billy Chuck Billy - Vocals [Member]
Alex Skolnick Alex Skolnick - Guitar [Member]
Eric Peterson Eric Peterson - Guitar [Member]
Greg Christian Greg Christian - Bass Guitar [Member]
Steve DiGiorgio Steve DiGiorgio - Bass Guitar [Member]
John Dette John Dette - Drums [Member]
Gene Hoglan Gene Hoglan - Drums [Member]
Dave Lombardo Dave Lombardo - Drums [Member]
John Tempesta John Tempesta - Drums [Member]

Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Alive Devastation

Destruction
Alive Devastation

[Album]
26 March 2003
Thrash Metal

'Alive Devastation' is the second live album by Destruction. It was recorded at Wacken Open Air Festival in 2002.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Punishment In Capitals

Napalm Death
Punishment In Capitals

[Album]
5 November 2002
Death Metal (Grindcore)

'Punishment in Capitals' is a live CD and DVD by Napalm Death. It was recorded at the London ULU on 12 April 2002 at a benefit gig for animal rights organization Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty. This is the last release with Jesse Pintado.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
A Call To Irons 2, A Tribute To Iron Maiden

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.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
A Call To Irons, A Tribute To Iron Maiden

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.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide

Nailbomb
Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide

[Album]
24 October 1995
Metal (Industrial)

'Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide' is a live album by Nailbomb. Itcaptures the band's only live appearance at the 1995 Dynamo Open Air Festival. The album cover is a picture of the aftermath of the infamous Jonestown suicides. The album's title is in reference to the fact that the band promised that they would only ever release one album.

Performer(s):

Max Cavalera Max Cavalera - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Two-Faced

Tankard
Two-Faced

[Album]
?? March 1994
Thrash Metal

'Two-Faced' is the sixth studio album by Tankard.


Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Outer Limits

Voivod
The Outer Limits

[Album]
3 August 1993
Thrash Metal

'The Outer Limits' is the seventh studio album by Voivod. When originally issued, the CD came with a miniature pair of 3D glasses in order to view the booklet art. The text in the upper right corner of the album cover reads 'Number 8' to represent that it is actually the band's eighth album release overall following the compilation 'The Best Of' (1992). It was the final album to feature vocalist Denis Belanger until his 2002 return. It was also Voivod's first album without original bassist Blacky, who had left the band before the release of the critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful 1991 album Angel Rat. Uncomfortable with the idea of bringing in an immediate replacement for Blacky, Voivod opted to have session musician Pierre St-Jean play bass guitar for the recording of the album.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Rhythm Of Fear

M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction)
Rhythm Of Fear

[Album]
3 November 1992
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Rhythm Of Fear' is the third full-length studio album by M.O.D. Line-up changes saw Billy Milano take up bass duties as well as vocals, and Dave Chavarri replacing Tim Mallare on drums after the latter's departure to New Jersey thrash band, Overkill. Tim McMurtrie rejoined the band after having appeared on the debut album, 'U.S.A. For M.O.D.', in 1987.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Live At Hammersmith Odeon

Nuclear Assault
Live At Hammersmith Odeon

[Album; Live]
19 May 1992
Thrash Metal

'Live At Hammersmith Odeon' is a live album by Nuclear Assault. It was recorded on the tour supporting the 'Handle With Care' (1989) album.

Performer(s):

Dan Lilker Dan Lilker - Bass Guitar [Member]

Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
More Fun!

Radio Birdman
More Fun!

[E.P.]
29 May 1988
Punk

'More Fun!' is a live E.P. by radio Birdman. It was released a decade after the band had broken up.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Illusions

Sadus
Illusions

[Album]
?? July 1988
Thrash Metal

'Illusions' is the debut studio album of Sadus. It was later re-issued on CD by Roadrunner Records as ''Chemical Exposure in 1991.

Performer(s):

Steve DiGiorgio Steve DiGiorgio - Bass Guitar [Member]

Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Burn My Eye

Radio Birdman
Burn My Eye

[E.P.]
?? October 1976
Punk

'Burn My Eye' is the debut E.P. by Radio Birdman. It was a low-budget E.P. recorded at Trafalgar Studios, Sydney and released on the studio's own Trafalgar label after the band had been rejected by many others.


Digital Library: New Additions

These are new releases added in the Digital Library this week. These will be tagged at a future date.

Digital Library Links: Digital Library

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Motorhead
The Manticore Tapes [HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
27 June 2025
Hard Rock

'The Manticore Tapes' is a collection of demos by Motorhead. The recordings were the first ever made by the classic line-up of the band, including Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke, and Phil Taylor.

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

Motorhead
The Manticore Tapes

[Album; Compilation]
27 June 2025
Hard Rock

'The Manticore Tapes' is a collection of demos by Motorhead. The recordings were the first ever made by the classic line-up of the band, including Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke, and Phil Taylor.

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

Sodom
The Arsonist

[Album]
27 June 2025
Thrash Metal

'The Arsonist' is the seventeenth studio album by Sodom. One of the album's songs, 'Witchhunter', pays tribute to the band's original drummer Christian 'Witchhunter' Dudek, while 'A.W.T.F.' is dedicated to original Tank frontman Algy Ward.

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: International)

Foo Fighters
01999925

[E.P.]
2020
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
00959525

[E.P.]
2020
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
02050525

[E.P.]
2020
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
01050525

[E.P.]
2019
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
00999925

[E.P.]
2019
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
00950025

[E.P.]
2019
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
01070725

[E.P.]
2019
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
00070725 (Live At Studio 606)

[E.P.; Live]
2019
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
00111125 (Live In London)

[E.P.; Live]
2019
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
00050525 (Live In Roswell)

[E.P.; Live]
2019
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
00979725

[E.P.]
2019
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Foo Fighters
00020225

[E.P.]
2019
Alternative Rock

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Jakob Dylan
Echo In The Canyon (Music From And Inspired By The Documentary Film)

[Album]
24 May 2019
Rock

'Echo In The Canyon (Music From And Inspired By The Documentary Film)' is the soundtrack to the documentary film of the same name which focuses on the Laurel Canyon music scene. All songs are covers of songs from the region, led by Jakob Dylan.


Metallica
Hardwired. To Self-Destruct [Deluxe Edition] [iTunes]

[Album; Limited Edition]
2016
Thrash Metal


Steven Tyler
Love Is Your Name

[Single]
2015
Rock




Metallica
Beyond Magnetic [iTunes]

[E.P.]
2011
Thrash Metal


Steven Tyler
(It) Feels So Good

[Single]
2011
Rock


Metallica
Death Magnetic [iTunes]

[Album]
2008
Thrash Metal




Metallica
Ride The Lightning [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Master Of Puppets [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Metallica [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Load [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
.And Justice For All [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
S&M [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
I Disappear [iTunes Master]

[Single]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
ReLoad [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Garage, Inc. [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
St. Anger [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Kill 'Em All [iTunes Master]

[Album]
25 July 2006
Thrash Metal


Manes
[view]

[E.P.]
2005
Black Metal (Progressive)


Paul Speckman
Masterpeices

[Album; Compilation]
2005
Death Metal



Manes
Vilosophe

[Album]
2003
Black Metal (Progressive)


Destroyer 666
...Of Wolves, Woman And War

[Single]
2002
Black Metal


Speckman
...God Created Master (The Early Years)

[Album; Compilation]
2001
Death Metal



Manes
Under Ein Blodraud Maane

[Album]
1999
Black Metal (Progressive)


Destroyer 666
Satanic Speed Metal

[Single]
1998
Black Metal


Oasis
.There And Then

[Album]
1996
Rock


Oasis
Live By The Sea

[Album]
1995
Rock


Manes
Ned I Stillheten

[E.P.]
1994
Black Metal (Progressive)


Manes
Maanens Natt

[E.P.]
1993
Black Metal (Progressive)


Great White
Hooked

[Album]
1991
Hard Rock


Radio Birdman
More Fun!

[E.P.]
29 May 1988
Punk

'More Fun!' is a live E.P. by radio Birdman. It was released a decade after the band had broken up.


Sadus
Illusions

[Album]
?? July 1988
Thrash Metal

'Illusions' is the debut studio album of Sadus. It was later re-issued on CD by Roadrunner Records as ''Chemical Exposure in 1991.

Performer(s):

Steve DiGiorgio Steve DiGiorgio - Bass Guitar [Member]

Great White
.Twice Shy

[Album]
1987
Hard Rock


Great White
Once Bitten

[Album]
1987
Hard Rock


Great White
Stick It

[Album]
1984
Hard Rock


Radio Birdman
Burn My Eye

[E.P.]
?? October 1976
Punk

'Burn My Eye' is the debut E.P. by Radio Birdman. It was a low-budget E.P. recorded at Trafalgar Studios, Sydney and released on the studio's own Trafalgar label after the band had been rejected by many others.


Physical Media: New Additions

These are new additions to the Physical Media this week.

Physical Media Links: Physical Media

Click on any links below to see release details.


United Kingdom On Air [Deluxe Edition]

The Rolling Stones
On Air [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation; Deluxe Edition]
1 December 2017
Classic Rock

'On Air' is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones. The standard versions of the album contain 18 recordings of the band aired on the BBC in 1963-1965. Deluxe editions of the album contain an additional 14 tracks. It emerged 20 years after initial newspaper reports that such an album could be forthcoming.

Purchased Media
Purchase Date: 30 June 2025

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):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)
ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

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