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Megadeth

Megadeth - Megadeth (2026)

[Thrash Metal]

United States

Rating - 2 Stars

In what was obviously a major metal event Megadeth announced their retirement and released their final album. After 40 years and a large (and sometimes uneven) discography, the band left a legacy for fans that will be discussed and argued over for decades to come. This album will probably be one of the hot topics of debate. The two previous albums, Dystopia (2016) and The Sick, The Dying, And The Dead (2022) were both heralded by fans as some of the band's best work in years, so anticipation for the final self-titled album was obviously high. Opener (and first single) 'Tipping Point' feels like a rally to war, a portent to the music to come. It is fast and aggressive and undoubtably a signature product of no one but frontman Dave Mustaine. It opens the album perfectly, and the listener straps in tighter for the ride ahead. 'I Don't Care' is up next. It's a punky tune that is punchy, and a little bit dumb in its subject matter - but it sells easily that it doesn't want to be taken seriously. It gets the head nodding, but certainly doesn't nominate as a contender for Song Of The Year. The quality begins to take a dip at this point as 'Dead God?!' presents as the first very generic sounding track of the album. The lyrics are poignant, but nothing special, and even the short guitar solo is bland and average. 'Let There Be Shred' lifts the pace again, and although the lyrics are an ode to the guitar, they borderline on just too cheesy this time. Musically it is one of the fastest tracks, and as you would expect based on the title, has some of the best guitar work of the album. 'Puppet Parade' is mid-paced but not a bad track in comparison to some others. 'Another Bad Day' for example could have been called 'Another Bad Song'. The lyrics are childish and the song is about as bland as anything the band has ever released, not to mention how it drags on. 'Made To Kill' kicks off with a speedy riff, but before too long reveals itself to be another fairly average track. The pace is great, but tempo alone doesn't make a good song. 'Obey The Call' has one purpose - to compete with 'Another Bad Day' as the most uninteresting song on the album. The last minute actually ups the pace and saves the song from total mediocrity, but far too late for it to be particularly memorable. 'I Am War' is another paint-by-numbers sing-along plodder that is better left on the cutting room floor, than added to an album. 'The Last Note' has the honour of being the last official Megadeth album closer, and although it feels like it is building - it doesn't. Another mid paced song, it rolls along with not much to make it memorable beyond a line here or there that evokes slight emotion until it fades from the speakers. With even the guitarwork sounding average, the album - and with it the band's career - goes out with a disappointing whimper. It is worth mentioning most versions of the album contain the highly anticipated cover of Metallica's 'Ride The Lightning' as a bonus track. Not much can be said about this beyond it being a competent cover. It isn't bad, but certainly doesn't shine either. Even the soloing is note-for-note the original, leaving it feeling pretty pointless overall. That is in a nutshell what most of the album feels like - pretty pointless overall. It is all well recorded, with the entire thing feeling somewhat '90s' Megadeth for some reason - possibly due to the guitar tone - and many of the faster moments feel like they could have appeared on albums like Countdown To Extinction (1992) or Cryptic Writings (1997). It leans more toward a 'modern metal' album than the signature thrash the band is known for. To be fair - it has some good moments, and fans will certainly not be completely disappointed - but the high points are so much better than the low that the contrast jumps out. Even the guitar leads, which are sometimes exceptional, are also sometimes very dull. The lyrics are even lacking in the depth Mustaine is usually known for. Bands should never be afraid to try something new, and this was the band that even named an album Risk for that reason in 1999. This however doesn't feel like anything new, but in fact something old, and quite tired at that. No fan wanted to hear it was time to retire the band, but after hearing this it actually sounds like the right time to do so. Beyond a handful of riffs the album doesn't beg you to press play again the moment it finishes like a good album should.


Labels: New Additions

These are new labels added this week.

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Steamhammer Records

Steamhammer Records

Steamhammer is a German hard & heavy label, that is a subsidiary of SPV GmbH. It was founded in 1984.

Germany



Core Discographies: New Additions

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

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Megadeth

Megadeth
Megadeth

[Album]
23 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Megadeth' is the seventeenth and final studio album by Megadeth. Produced by Dave Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw, it is Megadeth's only album with guitarist Teemu Mantysaari, and their first since 2009's Endgame to feature bassist James LoMenzo.

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, 'Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!', on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, 'Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?', was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988), 'Rust In Peace' (1990), and 'Countdown To Extinction' (1992). Megadeth has undergone multiple lineup changes throughout its 41-year career, with Mustaine being the sole consistent member of the band. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when he suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against Mustaine. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Performer(s):

Dave Mustaine Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

BLKIIBLK Records BLKIIBLK Records (Region: International)
Tradecraft Tradecraft (Region: International)

Germany MP3
Available FLAC
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Krushers Of The World

Kreator
Krushers Of The World

[Album]
16 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Krushers Of The World' is the sixteenth studio album by Kreator.

Kreator is a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982. Along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, they are credited as one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal, responsible for developing and popularizing the German thrash metal scene as well as pioneering the then-burgeoning death metal and black metal genres during the mid-1980s. They have a large underground fanbase in the international thrash metal community, with their second studio album 'Pleasure To Kill' (1986) regarded as an influential album of the genre. Despite being an influential band, as well as one of the first European thrash metal acts to sign to a major label (signing to Epic Records in 1988), Kreator would not achieve mainstream popularity until later albums post 2010. Kreator has achieved worldwide sales of over two million units for combined sales of all their albums, making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Sweden MP3
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Reliance

Soen
Reliance

[Album]
16 January 2026
Progressive Metal

'Reliance' is the seventh studio album by Soen.

Label(s):

Silver Lining Music Silver Lining Music (Region: Europe)

United States MP3
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Alter Bridge

Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge

[Album]
9 January 2026
Alternative Rock

'Alter Bridge' is the eighth studio album by Alter Bridge.

Alter Bridge is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. After their former band Creed became inactive in 2003, guitarist Mark Tremonti and drummer Scott Phillips formed Alter Bridge with former bandmate Brian Marshall and new member vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, Alter Bridge was formally unveiled in January 2004, months before Creed's official breakup in June.

Label(s):

Napalm Records Napalm Records (Region: International)

Norway MP3
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Neverland

Ulver
Neverland

[Album]
31 December 2025
Black Metal

'Neverland' is the fifteenth studio album by Ulver.

Label(s):

House Of Mythology House Of Mythology (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
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The Lost Tapes, Vol. 7 (Live In West Hollywood 1995, Lemmy's 50th Birthday)

Motorhead
The Lost Tapes, Vol. 7 (Live In West Hollywood 1995, Lemmy's 50th Birthday)

[Album; Live]
24 December 2025
Hard Rock

'The Lost Tapes, Vol. 7 (Live In West Hollywood 1995, Lemmy's 50th Birthday)' is the seventh in a series of archival live albums by Motorhead. It was recorded at Lemmy's 50th birthday celebration.

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]
Mikkey Dee Mikkey Dee - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

Germany MP3
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Available
Coming Home, Live

Scorpions
Coming Home, Live

[Album; Live]
5 December 2025
Hard Rock

'Coming Home, Live' is a live album by Scorpions. It was recorded at their 60th anniversary show.

Scorpions are a German hard rock band formed in Hanover in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker. They are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands.

Label(s):

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

United States MP3
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Zodeon At Crystal Hall

Smashing Pumpkins
Zodeon At Crystal Hall

[Album]
28 November 2025
Alternative Rock

'Zodeon At Crystal Hall' is the fourteenth studio album by Smashing Pumpkins. It was originally released in mono on the deluxe edition of the Atum album (2023), but was later reissued stand-alone and in stereo.

Performer(s):

Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Vocals / Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
James Iha James Iha - Guitar [Member]
Jimmy Chamberlin Jimmy Chamberlin - Drums [Member]
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

Martha's Music Martha's Music (Region: U.S.A.)

United States MP3
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The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, Through The Open Window (1956-1963) [Deluxe Edition]

Bob Dylan
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, Through The Open Window (1956-1963) [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation; Deluxe Edition; Boxed Set; Bootleg Series]
31 October 2025
Classic Rock

'The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, Through The Open Window (1956-1963)' is an archival compilation album by Bob Dylan. It includes the earliest recordings by Dylan, spanning from 1956 to 1963.

Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."

Performer(s):

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar / Harmonica [Member]

Label(s):

Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: International)
Legacy (Sony) Legacy (Sony) (Region: International)

United States MP3
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From The Beginning

Motley Crue
From The Beginning

[Album; Compilation]
12 September 2025
Hard Rock

'From The Beginning' is a compilation album by Motley Crue. It features a selection of the band's hit songs from their discography, plus a new version of their 1985 single 'Home Sweet Home' featuring Dolly Parton.

Motley Crue is an American heavy metal band formed in Hollywood, California in 1981. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. They have also achieved seven platinum or multi-platinum certifications and nine Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 charts.

Performer(s):

Vince Neil Vince Neil - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

Finland MP3
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The Regeneration Itinerary

.and Oceans
The Regeneration Itinerary

[Album]
23 May 2025
Black Metal (Symphonic)

'The Regeneration Itinerary' is the seventh album by .and Oceans.

Label(s):

Season Of Mist Season Of Mist (Region: Europe)

Norway MP3
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Available
Fascination Street Sessions

Ihsahn
Fascination Street Sessions

[E.P.]
24 March 2023
Black Metal (Progressive)

'Fascination Street Sessions [E.P.]' is the third E.P. by Ihsahn.

Vegard Sverre Tveitan (born 10 October 1975), better known by his stage name Ihsahn, is a Norwegian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and composer who is best known for his work with the black metal band Emperor. He is also a founding member of Thou Shalt Suffer, where he played guitar and keyboard in addition to vocal duties, and Peccatum, a project in collaboration with his wife and fellow musician Heidi Solberg Tveitan, also known as Starofash. Beyond the characteristics typically associated with metal music, Tveitan's musical style also includes classical, industrial, and progressive elements. He is a progenitor of the symphonic black metal genre.

Performer(s):

Ihsahn Ihsahn - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard [Member]

Label(s):

Candlelight Records Candlelight Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
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Cursed By Thy Kingdom

Bewitcher
Cursed By Thy Kingdom

[Album]
16 April 2021
Speed Metal

'Cursed By Thy Kingdom' is the third studio album by Bewitcher.

Bewitcher is an American black/speed metal band formed in 2013 in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

United States MP3
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Forgotten Days

Pallbearer
Forgotten Days

[Album]
23 October 2020
Doom Metal

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

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

Label(s):

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

United States MP3
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Under The Witching Cross

Bewitcher
Under The Witching Cross

[Album]
10 May 2019
Speed Metal

'Under The Witching Cross' is the second studio album by Bewitcher.

Bewitcher is an American black/speed metal band formed in 2013 in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.

Label(s):

Shadow Kingdom Records Shadow Kingdom Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Armistice Day (Live At The Domain, Sydney)

Midnight Oil
Armistice Day (Live At The Domain, Sydney)

[Album; Live]
9 November 2018
Rock

'Armistice Day (Live At The Domain, Sydney)' is a live album by Midnight Oil. The album was recorded live at The Domain in Sydney, Australia on 11 November 2017; also known as Armistice Day. The album was released on 2xCD and 2xDVD and peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, the album was nominated for Best Rock Album.

Midnight Oil (often known as 'The Oils') are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1972. They have sold over 20 million albums worldwide.

Performer(s):

Peter Garrett Peter Garrett - Vocals [Member]
Martin Rotsey Martin Rotsey - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Sony Music Sony Music (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Heartless

Pallbearer
Heartless

[Album]
24 March 2017
Doom Metal

'Heartless' is the third studio album by Pallbearer.

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

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Canada MP3
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Voice Of The Void

Anciients
Voice Of The Void

[Album]
14 October 2016
Death Metal (Progressive)

'Voice Of The Void' is the second album by Anciients.

Anciients are a Canadian heavy metal band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, formed in 2011.

Label(s):

Season Of Mist Season Of Mist (Region: International)

United States MP3
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Indie Cindy

Pixies
Indie Cindy

[Album]
24 April 2014
Alternative Rock

'Indie Cindy' is the fifth studio album by Pixies. It was the band's first album since 1991's Trompe Le Monde and the first Pixies album not to feature bass guitar player Kim Deal. Instead, bass guitar duties on the album are handled by Simon 'Ding' Archer, a former member of the British post-punk band The Fall.

Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums). They disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. Deal left in 2013. Pixies are associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for dynamic "loud-quiet-loud" shifts and song structures. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.

Label(s):

Pixies Music Pixies Music (Region: International)

United States MP3
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Time Is Up

Havok
Time Is Up

[Album]
29 March 2011
Thrash Metal

'Time Is Up' is the second studio album by Havok.

Havok is an American thrash metal band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 2004. Along with Bonded By Blood, Evile, Hatchet, Municipal Waste and Warbringer, the band has been credited for leading the so-called "thrash metal revival" scene in the late 2000s and early 2010s, and their music has been mostly influenced by the 1980s thrash metal scene as well as the New wave of British heavy metal, death metal, hardcore punk and progressive rock/metal.

Label(s):

Candlelight Records Candlelight Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
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Burn

Havok
Burn

[Album]
2 June 2009
Thrash Metal

'Burn' is the first studio album by Havok.

Havok is an American thrash metal band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 2004. Along with Bonded By Blood, Evile, Hatchet, Municipal Waste and Warbringer, the band has been credited for leading the so-called "thrash metal revival" scene in the late 2000s and early 2010s, and their music has been mostly influenced by the 1980s thrash metal scene as well as the New wave of British heavy metal, death metal, hardcore punk and progressive rock/metal.

Label(s):

Candlelight Records Candlelight Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
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Pwn 'Em All

Havok
Pwn 'Em All

[E.P.]
17 September 2007
Thrash Metal

'Pwn 'Em All' is the debut E.P. by Havok.

Havok is an American thrash metal band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 2004. Along with Bonded By Blood, Evile, Hatchet, Municipal Waste and Warbringer, the band has been credited for leading the so-called "thrash metal revival" scene in the late 2000s and early 2010s, and their music has been mostly influenced by the 1980s thrash metal scene as well as the New wave of British heavy metal, death metal, hardcore punk and progressive rock/metal.


United Kingdom MP3
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The Rolling Stones, Now! [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones, Now! [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
20 August 2002
Classic Rock

'The Rolling Stones, Now! [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It is the third album in a series of 22 remastered reissues of The Rolling Stones 1963-1970 catalogue.

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active across seven decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. In the early 1960s, the band pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock. Their estimated record sales of 200 million make them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. They have won three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989 and the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Billboard and Rolling Stone have ranked them as one of the greatest artists of all time.

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]
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart - Piano [Member]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Out Of Our Heads [U.K. / Reissue (2002)]

The Rolling Stones
Out Of Our Heads [U.K. / Reissue (2002)]

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
20 August 2002
Classic Rock

'Out Of Our Heads [U.K. / Reissue (2002)]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It is the fifth album in a series of 22 remastered reissues of The Rolling Stones 1963-1970 catalogue.

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active across seven decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. In the early 1960s, the band pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock. Their estimated record sales of 200 million make them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. They have won three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989 and the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Billboard and Rolling Stone have ranked them as one of the greatest artists of all time.

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):

ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
12 x 5 [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

The Rolling Stones
12 x 5 [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
20 August 2002
Classic Rock

'12 x 5 [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It is the second album in a series of 22 remastered reissues of The Rolling Stones 1963-1970 catalogue.

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active across seven decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. In the early 1960s, the band pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock. Their estimated record sales of 200 million make them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. They have won three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989 and the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Billboard and Rolling Stone have ranked them as one of the greatest artists of all time.

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]
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart - Piano [Member]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Out Of Our Heads [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

The Rolling Stones
Out Of Our Heads [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
20 August 2002
Classic Rock

'Out Of Our Heads [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It is the fourth album in a series of 22 remastered reissues of The Rolling Stones 1963-1970 catalogue.

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active across seven decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. In the early 1960s, the band pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock. Their estimated record sales of 200 million make them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. They have won three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989 and the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Billboard and Rolling Stone have ranked them as one of the greatest artists of all time.

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):

ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

-Various- MP3
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Idiot Box (Original Soundtrack)

Various Artists
Idiot Box (Original Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
20 January 1997
-Various-

'Idiot Box (Original Soundtrack)' is the soundtrack to the 1997 movie of the same name. It features a number of Australian alternative artists.

Label(s):

BMG Records (Australia) BMG Records (Australia) (Region: Australia)
rooArt rooArt (Region: Australia)

Australia MP3
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Thunderbolt, A Tribute To AC/DC

Various Artists
Thunderbolt, A Tribute To AC/DC

[Album; Compilation]
?? April 1996
Hard Rock

'Thunderbolt, A Tribute To AC/DC' is a tribute album to AC/DC.

AC/DC are a British-Australian rock band formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973. The band's line-up remained the same for 20 years until 2014, when Malcolm retired due to early-onset dementia, from which he died three years later. They were founded by brothers Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar and Angus Young on lead guitar. They are cited as a formative influence on the new wave of British heavy metal bands, such as Iron Maiden and Saxon.


United States MP3
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Here In After

Immolation
Here In After

[Album]
12 June 1996
Death Metal

'Here In After' is the second album by Immolation. This is the last album to feature drummer Craig Smilowski.

Label(s):

Metal Blade Records Metal Blade Records (Region: International)

Germany MP3
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Aber Bitte Mit Sahne!

Sodom
Aber Bitte Mit Sahne!

[E.P.]
16 January 1993
Thrash Metal

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

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: Europe)

United Kingdom MP3
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Icon

Paradise Lost
Icon

[Album]
23 September 1993
Gothic Metal

'Icon' is the fourth studio album by Paradise Lost. It is the band's final album to feature Matthew Archer on drums. In February 2018, Icon was inducted into the Decibel Magazine Hall Of Fame, becoming the second Paradise Lost album to be featured in the Decibel Hall Of Fame (alongside Gothic), with the magazine naming it influential to the development of the gothic metal subgenre.

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.

Label(s):

Metal Blade Records Metal Blade Records (Region: U.S.A.)
Music For Nations Music For Nations (Region: U.K. / Europe)

United Kingdom MP3
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Shades Of God

Paradise Lost
Shades Of God

[Album]
14 July 1992
Gothic Metal

'Shades Of God' is the third studio album by Paradise Lost. It retains the heavy instrumentation and growled vocals characteristic of the band's previous death-doom efforts, and also shows the beginning of the band's transition to a more melodic, gothic metal sound heard on the follow-up album Icon (1993).

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.

Label(s):

Metal Blade Records Metal Blade Records (Region: U.S.A.)
Music For Nations Music For Nations (Region: U.K. / Europe)

United Kingdom MP3
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Wish

The Cure
Wish

[Album]
21 April 1992
Alternative Rock

'Wish' is the ninth studio album by The Cure. It was the most commercially successful album in the band's career, debuting at number one in the U.K. and number two in the U.S.

The Cure are an English alternative rock band formed in 1978 in Crawley, West Sussex. Several early singles placed the band at the forefront of the emerging post-punk and new wave movements that had sprung up in the United Kingdom. Beginning with their second album, the band adopted a new, increasingly dark and tormented style, which, together with vocalist Robert Smith's stage look, had a strong influence on the emerging genre of gothic rock as well as the subculture that eventually formed around the genre. The have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2019.

Label(s):

Fiction Records Fiction Records (Region: International)
Elektra Records Elektra Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Second Sighting

Frehley's Comet
Second Sighting

[Album]
24 May 1988
Hard Rock

'Second Sighting' is the third solo album by Ace Frehley and the second and final to use the Frehley's Comet moniker. Due to Frehley's illness and substance abuse during the recording, Tod Howarth took a bigger role in singing and songwriting than on the previous album. It was recorded with new drummer Jamie Oldaker, who had previously worked with Bob Seger and Eric Clapton.

Paul 'Ace' Frehley is an American musician, best known as the original lead guitarist, occasional lead vocalist and co-founding member of the hard rock band KISS. He invented the persona of The Spaceman (a.k.a. Space Ace) and played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. After leaving KISS, Frehley formed his own band named Frehley's Comet and released albums with this group. He subsequently embarked on a solo career.

Performer(s):

Ace Frehley Ace Frehley - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Megaforce Records Megaforce Records (Region: International)
Atlantic Records Atlantic Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
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Frehley's Comet

Ace Frehley
Frehley's Comet

[Album]
27 April 1987
Hard Rock

'Frehley's Comet' is the second solo album by Ace Frehley, and the first under the moniker Frehley's Comet. It was also the first album that Frehley released after leaving KISS in 1982.

Paul 'Ace' Frehley is an American musician, best known as the original lead guitarist, occasional lead vocalist and co-founding member of the hard rock band KISS. He invented the persona of The Spaceman (a.k.a. Space Ace) and played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. After leaving KISS, Frehley formed his own band named Frehley's Comet and released albums with this group. He subsequently embarked on a solo career.

Performer(s):

Ace Frehley Ace Frehley - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Atlantic Records Atlantic Records (Region: International)
Megaforce Records Megaforce Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
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1984

Van Halen
1984

[Album]
9 January 1984
Hard Rock

'1984' is the sixth studio album by Van Halen. It was their last album to feature lead singer David Lee Roth, who left the band in 1985 following creative differences, until A Different Kind Of Truth (2012). 1984 and Van Halen's self-titled debut album are the band's best-selling albums, each having sold more than 10 million copies in the United States.

Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, U.S.A. in 1973. Credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene, Van Halen was known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of their guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. From 1974 to 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen, his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, lead vocalist David Lee Roth, and bassist Michael Anthony. In 1985, Roth left the band to embark on a solo career and was replaced by former Montrose lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. With Hagar, the group released four U.S. number-one, multi-platinum albums over the course of 11 years. Roth returned in 2006, and Anthony was replaced on bass guitar by Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen. Eddie was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, and died of the disease on October 6, 2020. A month after his father's death, Wolfgang confirmed that Van Halen had disbanded. As of March 2019, Van Halen is 20th on the RIAA's list of best-selling artists in the United States; the band has sold 56 million albums in the U.S. and more than 80 million worldwide, making them one of the best-selling groups of all time.

Performer(s):

Alex Van Halen Alex Van Halen - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Warner Bros. Records Warner Bros. Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
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Diver Down

Van Halen
Diver Down

[Album]
14 April 1982
Hard Rock

'Diver Down' is the fifth studio album by Van Halen. It spent 65 weeks on the album chart in the United States and had, by 1998, sold four million copies in the United States. Despite its commercial success, selling faster than its predecessor Fair Warning (1981), it was more lukewarmly received by contemporary music critics.

Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, U.S.A. in 1973. Credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene, Van Halen was known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of their guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. From 1974 to 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen, his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, lead vocalist David Lee Roth, and bassist Michael Anthony. In 1985, Roth left the band to embark on a solo career and was replaced by former Montrose lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. With Hagar, the group released four U.S. number-one, multi-platinum albums over the course of 11 years. Roth returned in 2006, and Anthony was replaced on bass guitar by Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen. Eddie was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, and died of the disease on October 6, 2020. A month after his father's death, Wolfgang confirmed that Van Halen had disbanded. As of March 2019, Van Halen is 20th on the RIAA's list of best-selling artists in the United States; the band has sold 56 million albums in the U.S. and more than 80 million worldwide, making them one of the best-selling groups of all time.

Performer(s):

Alex Van Halen Alex Van Halen - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Warner Bros. Records Warner Bros. Records (Region: International)

-Various- MP3
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A Bunch Of Stiff Records

Various Artists
A Bunch Of Stiff Records

[Album; Compilation]
1 April 1977
-Various-

'A Bunch Of Stiff Records', also known as 'A Bunch Of Stiffs', is a various artists album to promote some of the first acts to be signed by Stiff Records. It is subtitled 'Undertakers To The Industry - If They're Dead - We'll Sign 'Em'. The album did not enter the U.K. charts.

Label(s):

Stiff Records Stiff Records (Region: U.K.)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick

[Album]
3 February 1977
Rock

'Cheap Trick' is the debut studio album by Cheap Trick. It was produced by Jack Douglas, a frequent collaborator of the band. The album did not reach the Billboard 200 chart but did "bubble under" at number 207 for one week in April 1977.

Label(s):

Epic Records Epic Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
All My Loving [Mono]

The Beatles
All My Loving [Mono]

[E.P.]
7 February 1964
Classic Rock

'All My Loving' is the fourth U.K. E.P. released by The Beatles. It was also released in Sweden, Australia and New Zealand.

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]

Label(s):

Parlophone Records Parlophone Records (Region: U.K.)

Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

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Alter Bridge

Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge

[Album]
9 January 2026
Alternative Rock

'Alter Bridge' is the eighth studio album by Alter Bridge.

Label(s):

Napalm Records Napalm Records (Region: International)

Germany
MP3
Complete
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Krushers Of The World [HD Version]

Kreator
Krushers Of The World [HD Version]

[Album]
16 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Krushers Of The World' is the sixteenth studio album by Kreator.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Germany
MP3
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Krushers Of The World

Kreator
Krushers Of The World

[Album]
16 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Krushers Of The World' is the sixteenth studio album by Kreator.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
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Megadeth [HD Version]

Megadeth
Megadeth [HD Version]

[Album]
23 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Megadeth' is the seventeenth and final studio album by Megadeth. Produced by Dave Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw, it is Megadeth's only album with guitarist Teemu Mantysaari, and their first since 2009's Endgame to feature bassist James LoMenzo.

Performer(s):

Dave Mustaine Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

BLKIIBLK Records BLKIIBLK Records (Region: International)
Tradecraft Tradecraft (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
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Megadeth

Megadeth
Megadeth

[Album]
23 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Megadeth' is the seventeenth and final studio album by Megadeth. Produced by Dave Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw, it is Megadeth's only album with guitarist Teemu Mantysaari, and their first since 2009's Endgame to feature bassist James LoMenzo.

Performer(s):

Dave Mustaine Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

BLKIIBLK Records BLKIIBLK Records (Region: International)
Tradecraft Tradecraft (Region: International)



Sweden
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Reliance

Soen
Reliance

[Album]
16 January 2026
Progressive Metal

'Reliance' is the seventh studio album by Soen.

Label(s):

Silver Lining Music Silver Lining Music (Region: Europe)

Finland
MP3
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The Regeneration Itinerary

.and Oceans
The Regeneration Itinerary

[Album]
23 May 2025
Black Metal (Symphonic)

'The Regeneration Itinerary' is the seventh album by .and Oceans.

Label(s):

Season Of Mist Season Of Mist (Region: Europe)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, Through The Open Window (1956-1963)

Bob Dylan
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, Through The Open Window (1956-1963)

[Album; Compilation; Bootleg Series]
31 October 2025
Classic Rock

'The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, Through The Open Window (1956-1963)' is an archival compilation album by Bob Dylan. It includes the earliest recordings by Dylan, spanning from 1956 to 1963.

Performer(s):

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar / Harmonica [Member]

Label(s):

Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: International)
Legacy (Sony) Legacy (Sony) (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, Through The Open Window (1956-1963) [Deluxe Edition]

Bob Dylan
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, Through The Open Window (1956-1963) [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation; Deluxe Edition; Boxed Set; Bootleg Series]
31 October 2025
Classic Rock

'The Bootleg Series Vol. 18, Through The Open Window (1956-1963)' is an archival compilation album by Bob Dylan. It includes the earliest recordings by Dylan, spanning from 1956 to 1963.

Performer(s):

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar / Harmonica [Member]

Label(s):

Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: International)
Legacy (Sony) Legacy (Sony) (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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From The Beginning

Motley Crue
From The Beginning

[Album; Compilation]
12 September 2025
Hard Rock

'From The Beginning' is a compilation album by Motley Crue. It features a selection of the band's hit songs from their discography, plus a new version of their 1985 single 'Home Sweet Home' featuring Dolly Parton.

Performer(s):

Vince Neil Vince Neil - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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The Lost Tapes, Vol. 7 (Live In West Hollywood 1995, Lemmy's 50th Birthday)

Motorhead
The Lost Tapes, Vol. 7 (Live In West Hollywood 1995, Lemmy's 50th Birthday)

[Album; Live]
24 December 2025
Hard Rock

'The Lost Tapes, Vol. 7 (Live In West Hollywood 1995, Lemmy's 50th Birthday)' is the seventh in a series of archival live albums by Motorhead. It was recorded at Lemmy's 50th birthday celebration.

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Coming Home, Live

Scorpions
Coming Home, Live

[Album; Live]
5 December 2025
Hard Rock

'Coming Home, Live' is a live album by Scorpions. It was recorded at their 60th anniversary show.

Label(s):

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

United States
MP3
Complete
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Zodeon At Crystal Hall [HD Version]

Smashing Pumpkins
Zodeon At Crystal Hall [HD Version]

[Album]
28 November 2025
Alternative Rock

'Zodeon At Crystal Hall' is the fourteenth studio album by Smashing Pumpkins. It was originally released in mono on the deluxe edition of the Atum album (2023), but was later reissued stand-alone and in stereo.

Performer(s):

Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Vocals / Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
James Iha James Iha - Guitar [Member]
Jimmy Chamberlin Jimmy Chamberlin - Drums [Member]
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

Martha's Music Martha's Music (Region: U.S.A.)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Zodeon At Crystal Hall

Smashing Pumpkins
Zodeon At Crystal Hall

[Album]
28 November 2025
Alternative Rock

'Zodeon At Crystal Hall' is the fourteenth studio album by Smashing Pumpkins. It was originally released in mono on the deluxe edition of the Atum album (2023), but was later reissued stand-alone and in stereo.

Performer(s):

Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Vocals / Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
James Iha James Iha - Guitar [Member]
Jimmy Chamberlin Jimmy Chamberlin - Drums [Member]
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

Martha's Music Martha's Music (Region: U.S.A.)

Norway
MP3
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Neverland

Ulver
Neverland

[Album]
31 December 2025
Black Metal

'Neverland' is the fifteenth studio album by Ulver.

Label(s):

House Of Mythology House Of Mythology (Region: International)

Norway
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Fascination Street Sessions

Ihsahn
Fascination Street Sessions

[E.P.]
24 March 2023
Black Metal (Progressive)

'Fascination Street Sessions [E.P.]' is the third E.P. by Ihsahn.

Performer(s):

Ihsahn Ihsahn - Vocals / Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard [Member]

Label(s):

Candlelight Records Candlelight Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Cursed By Thy Kingdom

Bewitcher
Cursed By Thy Kingdom

[Album]
16 April 2021
Speed Metal

'Cursed By Thy Kingdom' is the third studio album by Bewitcher.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Forgotten Days

Pallbearer
Forgotten Days

[Album]
23 October 2020
Doom Metal

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

Label(s):

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

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Under The Witching Cross

Bewitcher
Under The Witching Cross

[Album]
10 May 2019
Speed Metal

'Under The Witching Cross' is the second studio album by Bewitcher.

Label(s):

Shadow Kingdom Records Shadow Kingdom Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Australia
MP3
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Armistice Day (Live At The Domain, Sydney)

Midnight Oil
Armistice Day (Live At The Domain, Sydney)

[Album; Live]
9 November 2018
Rock

'Armistice Day (Live At The Domain, Sydney)' is a live album by Midnight Oil. The album was recorded live at The Domain in Sydney, Australia on 11 November 2017; also known as Armistice Day. The album was released on 2xCD and 2xDVD and peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, the album was nominated for Best Rock Album.

Performer(s):

Peter Garrett Peter Garrett - Vocals [Member]
Martin Rotsey Martin Rotsey - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Sony Music Sony Music (Region: International)


United States
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The Vault Official Bootleg [2000-08-02] Live At Smirnoff Music Centre, Dallas, Texas (August 2, 2000)

Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [2000-08-02] Live At Smirnoff Music Centre, Dallas, Texas (August 2, 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
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The Vault Official Bootleg [2000-08-03] Live At Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas (August 3, 2000)

Metallica
The Vault Official Bootleg [2000-08-03] Live At Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas (August 3, 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
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Heartless

Pallbearer
Heartless

[Album]
24 March 2017
Doom Metal

'Heartless' is the third studio album by Pallbearer.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Canada
MP3
Complete
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Voice Of The Void

Anciients
Voice Of The Void

[Album]
14 October 2016
Death Metal (Progressive)

'Voice Of The Void' is the second album by Anciients.

Label(s):

Season Of Mist Season Of Mist (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Rolling Stones, Now! [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones, Now! [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
20 August 2002
Classic Rock

'The Rolling Stones, Now! [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It is the third album in a series of 22 remastered reissues of The Rolling Stones 1963-1970 catalogue.

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]
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart - Piano [Member]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
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Out Of Our Heads [U.K. / Reissue (2002)]

The Rolling Stones
Out Of Our Heads [U.K. / Reissue (2002)]

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
20 August 2002
Classic Rock

'Out Of Our Heads [U.K. / Reissue (2002)]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It is the fifth album in a series of 22 remastered reissues of The Rolling Stones 1963-1970 catalogue.

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):

ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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12 x 5 [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

The Rolling Stones
12 x 5 [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
20 August 2002
Classic Rock

'12 x 5 [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It is the second album in a series of 22 remastered reissues of The Rolling Stones 1963-1970 catalogue.

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]
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart - Piano [Member]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Out Of Our Heads [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

The Rolling Stones
Out Of Our Heads [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
20 August 2002
Classic Rock

'Out Of Our Heads [U.S. / Reissue (2002)]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It is the fourth album in a series of 22 remastered reissues of The Rolling Stones 1963-1970 catalogue.

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):

ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

-Various-
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Idiot Box (Original Soundtrack)

Various Artists
Idiot Box (Original Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
20 January 1997
-Various-

'Idiot Box (Original Soundtrack)' is the soundtrack to the 1997 movie of the same name. It features a number of Australian alternative artists.

Label(s):

BMG Records (Australia) BMG Records (Australia) (Region: Australia)
rooArt rooArt (Region: Australia)

Australia
MP3
Complete
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Thunderbolt, A Tribute To AC/DC

Various Artists
Thunderbolt, A Tribute To AC/DC

[Album; Compilation]
?? April 1996
Hard Rock

'Thunderbolt, A Tribute To AC/DC' is a tribute album to AC/DC.


Germany
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Aber Bitte Mit Sahne!

Sodom
Aber Bitte Mit Sahne!

[E.P.]
16 January 1993
Thrash Metal

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

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: Europe)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
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Wish

The Cure
Wish

[Album]
21 April 1992
Alternative Rock

'Wish' is the ninth studio album by The Cure. It was the most commercially successful album in the band's career, debuting at number one in the U.K. and number two in the U.S.

Label(s):

Fiction Records Fiction Records (Region: International)
Elektra Records Elektra Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Second Sighting

Frehley's Comet
Second Sighting

[Album]
24 May 1988
Hard Rock

'Second Sighting' is the third solo album by Ace Frehley and the second and final to use the Frehley's Comet moniker. Due to Frehley's illness and substance abuse during the recording, Tod Howarth took a bigger role in singing and songwriting than on the previous album. It was recorded with new drummer Jamie Oldaker, who had previously worked with Bob Seger and Eric Clapton.

Performer(s):

Ace Frehley Ace Frehley - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Megaforce Records Megaforce Records (Region: International)
Atlantic Records Atlantic Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Frehley's Comet

Ace Frehley
Frehley's Comet

[Album]
27 April 1987
Hard Rock

'Frehley's Comet' is the second solo album by Ace Frehley, and the first under the moniker Frehley's Comet. It was also the first album that Frehley released after leaving KISS in 1982.

Performer(s):

Ace Frehley Ace Frehley - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Atlantic Records Atlantic Records (Region: International)
Megaforce Records Megaforce Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick

[Album]
3 February 1977
Rock

'Cheap Trick' is the debut studio album by Cheap Trick. It was produced by Jack Douglas, a frequent collaborator of the band. The album did not reach the Billboard 200 chart but did "bubble under" at number 207 for one week in April 1977.

Label(s):

Epic Records Epic Records (Region: International)

-Various-
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
A Bunch Of Stiff Records

Various Artists
A Bunch Of Stiff Records

[Album; Compilation]
1 April 1977
-Various-

'A Bunch Of Stiff Records', also known as 'A Bunch Of Stiffs', is a various artists album to promote some of the first acts to be signed by Stiff Records. It is subtitled 'Undertakers To The Industry - If They're Dead - We'll Sign 'Em'. The album did not enter the U.K. charts.

Label(s):

Stiff Records Stiff Records (Region: U.K.)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
All My Loving [Mono]

The Beatles
All My Loving [Mono]

[E.P.]
7 February 1964
Classic Rock

'All My Loving' is the fourth U.K. E.P. released by The Beatles. It was also released in Sweden, Australia and New Zealand.

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]

Label(s):

Parlophone Records Parlophone Records (Region: U.K.)

Digital Library: New Additions

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Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge

[Album]
9 January 2026
Alternative Rock

'Alter Bridge' is the eighth studio album by Alter Bridge.

Label(s):

Napalm Records Napalm Records (Region: International)

Kreator
Krushers Of The World [HD Version]

[Album]
16 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Krushers Of The World' is the sixteenth studio album by Kreator.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Kreator
Krushers Of The World

[Album]
16 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Krushers Of The World' is the sixteenth studio album by Kreator.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Megadeth
Megadeth [HD Version]

[Album]
23 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Megadeth' is the seventeenth and final studio album by Megadeth. Produced by Dave Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw, it is Megadeth's only album with guitarist Teemu Mantysaari, and their first since 2009's Endgame to feature bassist James LoMenzo.

Performer(s):

Dave Mustaine Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

BLKIIBLK Records BLKIIBLK Records (Region: International)
Tradecraft Tradecraft (Region: International)

Megadeth
Megadeth

[Album]
23 January 2026
Thrash Metal

'Megadeth' is the seventeenth and final studio album by Megadeth. Produced by Dave Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw, it is Megadeth's only album with guitarist Teemu Mantysaari, and their first since 2009's Endgame to feature bassist James LoMenzo.

Performer(s):

Dave Mustaine Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

BLKIIBLK Records BLKIIBLK Records (Region: International)
Tradecraft Tradecraft (Region: International)


Soen
Reliance

[Album]
16 January 2026
Progressive Metal

'Reliance' is the seventh studio album by Soen.

Label(s):

Silver Lining Music Silver Lining Music (Region: Europe)

Bob Dylan
The Original Freewheelin' Bob Dylan [RSD 2025]

[Album; Reissue]
2025
Classic Rock



Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [29] 2025-12-03 - Manama, Bahrain

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [14] 2025-06-06 - Tampa, FL

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [27] 2025-11-19 - Auckland, NZL

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [10] 2025-05-25 - Philadelphia, PA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [11] 2025-05-28 - Landover, MD

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [09] 2025-05-23 - Philadelphia, PA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [15] 2025-06-08 - Tampa, FL

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [28] 2025-11-30 - Doha, Qatar

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Motorhead
The Lost Tapes, Vol. 7 (Live In West Hollywood 1995, Lemmy's 50th Birthday)

[Album; Live]
24 December 2025
Hard Rock

'The Lost Tapes, Vol. 7 (Live In West Hollywood 1995, Lemmy's 50th Birthday)' is the seventh in a series of archival live albums by Motorhead. It was recorded at Lemmy's 50th birthday celebration.

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

Smashing Pumpkins
Zodeon At Crystal Hall [HD Version]

[Album]
28 November 2025
Alternative Rock

'Zodeon At Crystal Hall' is the fourteenth studio album by Smashing Pumpkins. It was originally released in mono on the deluxe edition of the Atum album (2023), but was later reissued stand-alone and in stereo.

Performer(s):

Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Vocals / Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
James Iha James Iha - Guitar [Member]
Jimmy Chamberlin Jimmy Chamberlin - Drums [Member]
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

Martha's Music Martha's Music (Region: U.S.A.)

Smashing Pumpkins
Zodeon At Crystal Hall

[Album]
28 November 2025
Alternative Rock

'Zodeon At Crystal Hall' is the fourteenth studio album by Smashing Pumpkins. It was originally released in mono on the deluxe edition of the Atum album (2023), but was later reissued stand-alone and in stereo.

Performer(s):

Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Vocals / Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
James Iha James Iha - Guitar [Member]
Jimmy Chamberlin Jimmy Chamberlin - Drums [Member]
Billy Corgan Billy Corgan - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

Martha's Music Martha's Music (Region: U.S.A.)

Smashing Pumpkins
Live In Europe 1992 (Volumes 1-13)

[Album; Live]
2025
Alternative Rock


Ulver
Neverland

[Album]
31 December 2025
Black Metal

'Neverland' is the fifteenth studio album by Ulver.

Label(s):

House Of Mythology House Of Mythology (Region: International)

Vermilia
Karsikko

[Album]
2025
Black Metal


Bob Dylan & The Band
The Missing Songs From 'Before The Flood'

[Album; Live; Compilation]
20 September 2024
Classic Rock


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [29] 2024-12-13 - Helping Hands Concert

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Thrash Metal



Witchgrinder
Nothing Stays Buried

[Album]
2024
Groove Metal


Cirith Ungol
Dark Parade

[Album]
2023
Heavy Metal


Matt Cameron
Gory Scorch Cretins

[E.P.]
2023
Grunge Rock

Performer(s):

Matt Cameron Matt Cameron - Drums [Member]

Pearl Jam
DEEP Presents. Lightning Bolt Live

[Album; Live]
2023
Grunge Rock



Bob Dylan
Blood On The Tracks [Test Pressing Reproduction] [Record Store Day 2019]

[Album; Reissue]
13 April 2019
Classic Rock

Performer(s):

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Member]


Cinderella
The Mercury Years

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
2018
Hard Rock


Midnight Oil
Armistice Day (Live At The Domain, Sydney)

[Album; Live]
9 November 2018
Rock

'Armistice Day (Live At The Domain, Sydney)' is a live album by Midnight Oil. The album was recorded live at The Domain in Sydney, Australia on 11 November 2017; also known as Armistice Day. The album was released on 2xCD and 2xDVD and peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, the album was nominated for Best Rock Album.

Performer(s):

Peter Garrett Peter Garrett - Vocals [Member]
Martin Rotsey Martin Rotsey - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Sony Music Sony Music (Region: International)

The Doors
Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970

[Album; Live]
23 February 2018
Classic Rock

'Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970' is a live album by The Doors. The concert was recorded at the Isle Of Wight Festival in England on August 30, 1970, and was the group's final appearance as a foursome outside of the U.S.

Performer(s):

Jim Morrison Jim Morrison - Vocals [Member]
Robby Krieger Robby Krieger - Guitar [Member]
Ray Manzarek Ray Manzarek - Keyboard [Member]
John Densmore John Densmore - Design / Graphics [Member]
Bruce Botnick Bruce Botnick - Production [Producer]

Label(s):

Rhino Records Rhino Records (Region: International)
Elektra Records Elektra Records (Region: International)

Location(s):


Various Artists
Universal Love, Wedding Songs Reimagined

[Album; Compilation]
5 April 2018
-Various-


Kreator
Gods Of Violence [HD Version]

[Album]
2017
Thrash Metal


Phil Rudd
Head Job

[Album]
2014
Rock



Cinderella
Rocked, Wired & Bluesed (The Greatest Hits)

[Album; Compilation]
2005
Hard Rock


Crowbar
Odd Fellows Rest

[Album]
1998
Metal (Sludge)


Bush
Bonedriven [Part 1]

[Single]
1997
Post-Grunge Rock

Performer(s):

Gavin Rossdale Gavin Rossdale - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Bush
Bonedriven [Part 2]

[Single]
1997
Post-Grunge Rock


Crowbar
Past And Present

[Album]
1997
Metal (Sludge)


Various Artists
Idiot Box (Original Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
20 January 1997
-Various-

'Idiot Box (Original Soundtrack)' is the soundtrack to the 1997 movie of the same name. It features a number of Australian alternative artists.

Label(s):

BMG Records (Australia) BMG Records (Australia) (Region: Australia)
rooArt rooArt (Region: Australia)

Bon Jovi
This Ain't A Love Song

[Single]
1995
Rock


Voodoocult
Voodoocult

[Album]
1995
Alternative Rock


Valhall
Moonstoned

[Album]
1994
Heavy Metal


Bon Jovi
I'll Be There For You

[Single]
1989
Rock


Chuck Berry
The Chess Box

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
1988
Rock & Roll


Chuck Berry
The Great Twenty-Eight

[Album; Compilation]
1982
Rock & Roll


David Bowie
Rare

[Album; Compilation]
?? December 1982
Classic Rock

Performer(s):

David Bowie David Bowie - Vocals [Member]

Deep Purple
Live In London

[Album; Live]
1982
Classic Rock


Chuck Berry
Rock It

[Album]
1979
Rock & Roll


Various Artists
A Bunch Of Stiff Records

[Album; Compilation]
1 April 1977
-Various-

'A Bunch Of Stiff Records', also known as 'A Bunch Of Stiffs', is a various artists album to promote some of the first acts to be signed by Stiff Records. It is subtitled 'Undertakers To The Industry - If They're Dead - We'll Sign 'Em'. The album did not enter the U.K. charts.

Label(s):

Stiff Records Stiff Records (Region: U.K.)

Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry

[Album]
1975
Rock & Roll



Various Artists
Broadside Ballads Vol. 1

[Album; Compilation]
?? October 1963
-Various-

'Broadside Ballads Vol. 1' is a various artists compilation album. It is made up of demo recording made at the Broadside offices in 1963.

Label(s):

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

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