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Krushers Of The World

Kreator - Krushers Of The World (2026)

[Thrash Metal]

Germany

Rating - 3 Stars

As much as we all love classic bands, they do need a break occasionally to recharge the batteries and (hopefully) come up with some new ideas. Kreator is great example of this. From 2001 to 2017 they released five great modern thrash albums, but by 2022's Hate Uber Alles it was all starting to sound a bit stale. The four years between that album and Krushers Of The World isn't a particularly long time by today's music standards - but it has obviously been a long enough break for the band to somewhat recharge it's batteries. Krushers Of The World is far from being a classic Kreator album, but it is grower, with some memorable moments along the way. The album opens with the riveting 'Seven Serpents', with a riff so heavy it will melt your brain. It is by far the best song on the album if a big thrash headbanger is what you are looking for. Next up, 'Satanic Anarchy', is a great representation of the rest of the album. Good, but never great. The issue with the track is that when hitting the chorus the band has chosen to break the heavy thrash and move into a melodic sing-along style. The majority of the album then follows the template - a huge thrash riff that peels the skin from your face, but then the moment is restrained by a melodic chorus. The title track slows things down to a heavy chug and is a great track. The melodic approach to the chorus works, as it fits the steady tone of the rest of the song. The solo is wonderful, and is quite intense even though the song isn't particularly fast. Death metal vocalist Britta Gortz guests on 'Tranenpalast', and it feels a bit flat and unnecessary, bringing nothing the song. The song is rather paint-by-numbers anyway, sounding like the sort of riff frontman Mille Petrozza could write in his sleep. 'Barbarian' puts the train back on the rails, with a verse riff that is very reminiscent of an 80s Kreator, until that melody again kicks in for the chorus. By this point it is so predictable that the choruses to all songs sound like the same music with different lyrics. 'Blood Of Our Blood' stands out as something different, and is a better track for it. It is still within the catchy-chorus formula, but stays fast and heavy throughout, giving it a an edge other tracks lack. As track after track plays through it is hard to find a truly memorable hook, as so many songs sound very similar at that special spot in the song where it should catch you. 'Psychotic Imperator' somehow escapes the melody chorus and is one of the best tracks on the album, regardless of being hidden away deep into the second half. 'Loyal To The Grave' closes the album with a mid-paced track, but it has very few teeth to bite with and is largely forgettable. It is hard to say a band like Kreator needs to try something new when they were a band that in the 1990s strayed so far away from their fanbase with innovation that they almost ceased to exist. Having said that though, they do need to slightly broaden the boundaries they have set for themselves on recent albums by trying not to use such a predicable template for their songwriting. The choruses are so similar it feels like you could copy / paste them between tracks and no one would even know. As already noted, the album isn't bad by any means, and most bands would be proud to produce something of this quality - bit it just doesn't leave a feeling of being excited by what you just heard. The musicianship, as always with Kreator, is world class. The guitarwork is faultless, and some of the solos are insanely good - but there are moments when it feels like an 'elder statemen' band like Kreator could push themselves just a little harder to create a genuinely unique and compelling album.


Core Discographies: New Additions

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

Remember, Core Discographies accepts Requests. Click HERE to request your favourite album to be included.

Click on any links below to see release details.


Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Tonight's The Night [50th Anniversary Edition]

Neil Young
Tonight's The Night [50th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition; 50th Anniversary]
28 November 2026
Folk Rock

'Tonight's The Night [50th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Neil Young. It contains the original album plus a number of bonus tracks from the period.

Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining the folk-rock group Buffalo Springfield. He then began his solo career, often with backing by the band Crazy Horse, and was also a part-time member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. He is on Rolling Stone's list of 'The 100 Greatest Musical Artists'. 21 of his albums and singles have been certified Gold and Platinum in U.S. by RIAA certification.

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Black And Blue [Super Deluxe Edition]

The Rolling Stones
Black And Blue [Super Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition; Remasters]
14 November 2025
Classic Rock

'Black And Blue [Super Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It contains the original album remixed, outtakes, and a complete 1976 concert.

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]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Ronnie Wood Ronnie Wood - Guitar [Member]
Bill Wyman Bill Wyman - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]
Nicky Hopkins Nicky Hopkins - Keyboard [Guest]

Label(s):

Rolling Stones Records Rolling Stones Records (Region: International)

France MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Andromeda

March Of Scylla
Andromeda

[Album]
7 March 2025
Progressive Metal

'Andromeda' is the debut studio album by March Of Scylia.

March Of Scylla is a dark/post-metal band from Amiens, France.

Label(s):

Klonosphere Records Klonosphere Records (Region: Europe)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Anarchy On Abbey Road, A Punk Tribute

Various Artists
Anarchy On Abbey Road, A Punk Tribute

[Album; Compilation]
25 February 2025
Classic Rock

'Anarchy On Abbey Road, A Punk Tribute' is a compilation of punk bands covering The Beatles.

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.

Label(s):

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

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Live At The Matrix 1967, The Original Masters

The Doors
Live At The Matrix 1967, The Original Masters

[Album; Live]
8 September 2023
Classic Rock

'Live At The Matrix 1967, The Original Masters' is a live album by The Doors. It is the first official release of all remains tapes of the 1967 Matrix shows.

The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Performer(s):

Jim Morrison Jim Morrison - Vocals [Member]
Robby Krieger Robby Krieger - Guitar [Member]
Ray Manzarek Ray Manzarek - Keyboard [Member]
John Densmore John Densmore - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Technical Ecstasy [Super Deluxe Edition]

Black Sabbath
Technical Ecstasy [Super Deluxe Edition]

[Album]
1 October 2021
Heavy Metal

'Technical Ecstasy [Super Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by Black sabbath. It includes the original album remastered, remixes by Steven Wilson, outtakes, and live tracks from the period.

Black Sabbath were an English heavy rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal, as they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. The defined the genre with their early albums. Following Osbourne's departure in 1979, the band underwent multiple line-up changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout their history. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands.

Performer(s):

Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
Tony Iommi Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
Geezer Butler Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
Bill Ward Bill Ward - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Live Facelift

Alice In Chains
Live Facelift

[E.P.; Live]
25 November 2016
Grunge Rock

'Live Facelift' is an E.P. by Alice In Chains. It was released for Record Store Day Black Friday 2016, and contains part of the band's 1990 Moore Theatre performance.

Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987. Often associated with grunge music, the band's sound and style is deeply rooted in heavy metal music. The band is known for its distinctive vocal style, which often included the harmonized vocals between vocalist Layne Staley and guitarist Jerry Cantrell (and later Cantrell and Staley's replacement William DuVall), making Alice in Chains a two-vocal band. The band has sold more than 30 million records worldwide, and over 20 million records in the U.S. alone.

Performer(s):

Layne Staley Layne Staley - Vocals [Member]
Jerry Cantrell Jerry Cantrell - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Mike Starr Mike Starr - Bass Guitar [Member]
Sean Kinney Sean Kinney - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
New Maps Of Hell

Bad Religion
New Maps Of Hell

[Album]
10 July 2007
Punk Rock

'New Maps Of Hell' is the fourteenth studio album by Bad Religion.

Bad Religion is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilities and extensive use of three-part vocal harmonies. The band has experienced multiple lineup changes, with singer Greg Graffin being the band's only constant member, though fellow founding members Jay Bentley and Brett Gurewitz have also been with the band for most of their history while guitarist Brian Baker has been a member of the group since 1994. Guitarist Mike Dimkich and drummer Jamie Miller have been members of the band since 2013 and 2015 respectively. They are considered to be one of the best-selling punk rock acts of all time, having sold over five million albums worldwide.

Label(s):

Epitaph Epitaph (Region: International)

Denmark MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Rock The Rebel, Meet The Devil

Volbeat
Rock The Rebel, Meet The Devil

[Album]
26 February 2007
Heavy Metal

'Rock The Rebel, Metal The Devil' is the second studio album by Volbeat. The album debuted at #1 on the Danish Albums chart in 2007, making it Volbeat's first album to do so.


Denmark MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Strength, The Sounds, The Songs

Volbeat
The Strength, The Sounds, The Songs

[Album]
25 September 2005
Heavy Metal

'The Strength, The Sound, The Songs' is the debut studio album by Volbeat. Released in 2005, the album initially failed to chart. However, in July 2006 the album entered the Danish Charts, peaking at number 18. The album would stay on that chart for 21 non-consecutive weeks.

Label(s):

Mascot Records Mascot Records (Region: International)
Rebel Monster Rebel Monster (Region: Europe)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Empire Strikes First

Bad Religion
The Empire Strikes First

[Album]
7 June 2004
Punk Rock

'The Empire Strikes First' is the thirteenth studio album by Bad Religion. The album is heavily influenced by the then-current Iraq War and also has some nods to George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four.

Bad Religion is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilities and extensive use of three-part vocal harmonies. The band has experienced multiple lineup changes, with singer Greg Graffin being the band's only constant member, though fellow founding members Jay Bentley and Brett Gurewitz have also been with the band for most of their history while guitarist Brian Baker has been a member of the group since 1994. Guitarist Mike Dimkich and drummer Jamie Miller have been members of the band since 2013 and 2015 respectively. They are considered to be one of the best-selling punk rock acts of all time, having sold over five million albums worldwide.

Label(s):

Epitaph Epitaph (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
New Old Songs

Limp Bizkit
New Old Songs

[Album]
1 December 2001
Nu Metal

'New Old Songs' is a remix album by Limp Bizkit. The album contains hip hop remixes of songs from the band's first three studio albums Three Dollar Bill, Y'all (1997), Significant Other (1999), and Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000). It is the sixteenth best-selling remix album of all time.

Limp Bizkit is an American nu metal band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band's music is marked by vocalist Fred Durst's angry vocal delivery and Borland's sonic experimentation. Guitarist Wes Borland's elaborate visual appearance, which includes face and body paint, masks, and uniforms, also plays a large role in Limp Bizkit's live shows. The band has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, sold 40 million records worldwide, and won several other awards.

Label(s):

Interscope Records Interscope Records (Region: International)

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Evolution

Edge Of Sanity
Evolution

[Album; Compilation]
29 November 1999
Death Metal

'Evolution' is the first compilation album by Edge Of Sanity. It features a number of tracks in new mixes.

Label(s):

Black Mark Production Black Mark Production (Region: Europe)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Metalhead

Saxon
Metalhead

[Album]
9 November 1999
Heavy Metal

'Metalhead' is the fourteenth studio album by Saxon. It is the first album with Fritz Randow on drums, who replaced Nigel Glockler in 1999 due to a serious injury to a nerve in the musician's neck.

Saxon are an English heavy metal band formed in Barnsley in 1975. As leaders of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), they had eight U.K. Top 40 albums during the 1980s including four U.K. Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums. The band tours regularly and have sold more than 15 million records worldwide.

Performer(s):

Biff Byford Biff Byford - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: Europe)

Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
No Sleep Till Bedtime (Live In Australia)

Strapping Young Lad
No Sleep Till Bedtime (Live In Australia)

[Album; Live]
2 June 1998
Metal (Industrial)

'No Sleep Till Bedtime (Live In Australia)' is a live album by Strapping Young Lad. It was recorded live in Melbourne Australia, on October 12, 1997; however, the live tracks presented here are the only ones recorded before the tape ran out. The title is a homage to and parody of Motorhead's 'No Sleep 'til Hammersmith' live album.

Performer(s):

Devin Townsend Devin Townsend - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Stages

Jimi Hendrix
Stages

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
14 November 1991
Classic Rock

'Stages' is a boxed set consisting of four live performances by Jimi Hendrix covering four years of his career.

James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."

Performer(s):

Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: Europe)
Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band

Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band
Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band

[Album]
8 October 1990
Classic Rock

'Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band' is first live album by Ringo Starr. It was ecorded with his All-Starr Band during his successful comeback tour, and was also Starr's first release of unheard material in seven years.

Sir Richard Starkey MBE (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, usually for one song on each album. Starr's playing style, which emphasised feel over technical virtuosity, influenced many drummers to reconsider their playing from a compositional perspective. He also influenced various modern drumming techniques, such as the matched grip, tuning the drums lower, and using muffling devices on tonal rings. In 2011, Rolling Stone readers named him the fifth-greatest drummer of all time. He was inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, as a Beatle in 1988 and as a solo artist in 2015, and appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to music.

Performer(s):

Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Label(s):

EMI Records EMI Records (Region: Europe)
Rykodisc Rykodisc (Region: U.S.A.)

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Trial By Fire, Live In Leningrad

Yngwie Malmsteen
Trial By Fire, Live In Leningrad

[Album; Live]
1o October 1989
Heavy Metal

'Trial By Fire, Live In Leningrad' is the first live album by Yngwie Malmsteen. The album reached #31 on the Swedish albums chart and #128 on the Billboard 200.

Yngwie Johan Malmsteen (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerback, 30 June 1963) is a Swedish guitarist. He first became known in the 1980s for his neoclassical playing style in heavy metal, and has released 20+ studio albums in a career spanning over 40 years. In August 2009, Time magazine named Malmsteen No. 9 on its list of the 10 best electric guitar players of all-time.

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen
Nebraska

[Album]
30 September 1982
Classic Rock

'Nebraska' is the sixth studio album by Bruce Springsteen. He recorded the songs unaccompanied on a four-track recorder in the bedroom of his home in Colts Neck, New Jersey. He had intended to rerecord the tracks with The E Street Band but decided to release them as they were, after deeming the full-band renditions to be unsatisfactory. The tape contained seventeen songs, of which ten were used for Nebraska; the others appeared in full-band renditions on the follow-up album Born In The U.S.A. (1984) or as B-sides.

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Nicknamed "The Boss", he has a career spanning six decades, most of which feature his backing band, The E Street Band. Springsteen is a pioneer of heartland rock, a genre combining mainstream rock music with poetic and socially conscious lyrics that feature narratives primarily concerning working class American life. He is known for his descriptive lyrics and energetic concerts, which sometimes last over four hours. One of the album era's most prominent musicians, Springsteen has sold more than 71 million albums in the U.S. and over 140 million worldwide, making him one of the biggest selling artists of all time. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Special Tony Award. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1999, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, was named MusiCares person of the year in 2013, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 and the National Medal of Arts in 2023. In 2010, Rolling Stone ranked him 23rd on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time", which described him as being "the embodiment of rock & roll".

Label(s):

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

Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Primitive Man

Icehouse
Primitive Man

[Album]
20 September 1982
Rock

'Primitive Man' is the second studio album by Icehouse. In January 1982, Icehouse founder Iva Davies started recording Primitive Man essentially as a solo project. It was co-produced with Keith Forsey, who later worked with Simple Minds and Billy Idol. Eventually released as an Icehouse album, it reached number 3 on the National album charts.

Label(s):

Chrysalis Records Chrysalis Records (Region: Europe)
Regular Records Regular Records (Region: Australia)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The River

Bruce Springsteen
The River

[Album]
17 October 1980
Classic Rock

'The River' is the fifth studio album by Bruce Springsteen. The album was Springsteen's attempt to capture The E Street Band's live sound on record. Co-produced by Springsteen, his manager Jon Landau, and bandmate Steven Van Zandt, the recording sessions lasted 18 months in New York City from March 1979 to August 1980. Springsteen originally planned to release a single album, The Ties That Bind, in late 1979, before deciding it did not fit his vision and scrapped it. Over 50 songs were recorded, with outtakes being released as B-sides, or on compilation albums.

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Nicknamed "The Boss", he has a career spanning six decades, most of which feature his backing band, The E Street Band. Springsteen is a pioneer of heartland rock, a genre combining mainstream rock music with poetic and socially conscious lyrics that feature narratives primarily concerning working class American life. He is known for his descriptive lyrics and energetic concerts, which sometimes last over four hours. One of the album era's most prominent musicians, Springsteen has sold more than 71 million albums in the U.S. and over 140 million worldwide, making him one of the biggest selling artists of all time. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Special Tony Award. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1999, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, was named MusiCares person of the year in 2013, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 and the National Medal of Arts in 2023. In 2010, Rolling Stone ranked him 23rd on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time", which described him as being "the embodiment of rock & roll".

Label(s):

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

Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

These are new releases coming to Core Discographies soon.

All new releases are available.

Digital Library: Tagged Releases

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

Digital Library Links: Digital Library

Click on any links below to see release details.


France
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Andromeda

March Of Scylla
Andromeda

[Album]
7 March 2025
Progressive Metal

'Andromeda' is the debut studio album by March Of Scylia.

Label(s):

Klonosphere Records Klonosphere Records (Region: Europe)

Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Tonight's The Night [50th Anniversary Edition]

Neil Young
Tonight's The Night [50th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition; 50th Anniversary]
28 November 2026
Folk Rock

'Tonight's The Night [50th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Neil Young. It contains the original album plus a number of bonus tracks from the period.

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: International)

Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Tonight's The Night [50th Anniversary Edition / HD Version]

Neil Young
Tonight's The Night [50th Anniversary Edition / HD Version]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition; 50th Anniversary]
28 November 2026
Folk Rock

'Tonight's The Night [50th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Neil Young. It contains the original album plus a number of bonus tracks from the period.

Label(s):

Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Anarchy On Abbey Road, A Punk Tribute

Various Artists
Anarchy On Abbey Road, A Punk Tribute

[Album; Compilation]
25 February 2025
Classic Rock

'Anarchy On Abbey Road, A Punk Tribute' is a compilation of punk bands covering The Beatles.

Label(s):

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

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Black And Blue [Super Deluxe Edition]

The Rolling Stones
Black And Blue [Super Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition; Remasters]
14 November 2025
Classic Rock

'Black And Blue [Super Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by The Rolling Stones. It contains the original album remixed, outtakes, and a complete 1976 concert.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Ronnie Wood Ronnie Wood - Guitar [Member]
Bill Wyman Bill Wyman - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]
Nicky Hopkins Nicky Hopkins - Keyboard [Guest]

Label(s):

Rolling Stones Records Rolling Stones Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Live At The Matrix 1967, The Original Masters

The Doors
Live At The Matrix 1967, The Original Masters

[Album; Live]
8 September 2023
Classic Rock

'Live At The Matrix 1967, The Original Masters' is a live album by The Doors. It is the first official release of all remains tapes of the 1967 Matrix shows.

Performer(s):

Jim Morrison Jim Morrison - Vocals [Member]
Robby Krieger Robby Krieger - Guitar [Member]
Ray Manzarek Ray Manzarek - Keyboard [Member]
John Densmore John Densmore - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Technical Ecstasy [Super Deluxe Edition]

Black Sabbath
Technical Ecstasy [Super Deluxe Edition]

[Album]
1 October 2021
Heavy Metal

'Technical Ecstasy [Super Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by Black sabbath. It includes the original album remastered, remixes by Steven Wilson, outtakes, and live tracks from the period.

Performer(s):

Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals [Member]
Tony Iommi Tony Iommi - Guitar [Member]
Geezer Butler Geezer Butler - Bass Guitar [Member]
Bill Ward Bill Ward - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Live Facelift

Alice In Chains
Live Facelift

[E.P.; Live]
25 November 2016
Grunge Rock

'Live Facelift' is an E.P. by Alice In Chains. It was released for Record Store Day Black Friday 2016, and contains part of the band's 1990 Moore Theatre performance.

Performer(s):

Layne Staley Layne Staley - Vocals [Member]
Jerry Cantrell Jerry Cantrell - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Mike Starr Mike Starr - Bass Guitar [Member]
Sean Kinney Sean Kinney - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Official Bootleg Series 2004 [07] Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada (March 11, 2004)


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
New Old Songs

Limp Bizkit
New Old Songs

[Album]
1 December 2001
Nu Metal

'New Old Songs' is a remix album by Limp Bizkit. The album contains hip hop remixes of songs from the band's first three studio albums Three Dollar Bill, Y'all (1997), Significant Other (1999), and Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000). It is the sixteenth best-selling remix album of all time.

Label(s):

Interscope Records Interscope Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Metalhead

Saxon
Metalhead

[Album]
9 November 1999
Heavy Metal

'Metalhead' is the fourteenth studio album by Saxon. It is the first album with Fritz Randow on drums, who replaced Nigel Glockler in 1999 due to a serious injury to a nerve in the musician's neck.

Performer(s):

Biff Byford Biff Byford - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: Europe)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Stages

Jimi Hendrix
Stages

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
14 November 1991
Classic Rock

'Stages' is a boxed set consisting of four live performances by Jimi Hendrix covering four years of his career.

Performer(s):

Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: Europe)
Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band

Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band
Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band

[Album]
8 October 1990
Classic Rock

'Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band' is first live album by Ringo Starr. It was ecorded with his All-Starr Band during his successful comeback tour, and was also Starr's first release of unheard material in seven years.

Performer(s):

Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Label(s):

EMI Records EMI Records (Region: Europe)
Rykodisc Rykodisc (Region: U.S.A.)

Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Trial By Fire, Live In Leningrad

Yngwie Malmsteen
Trial By Fire, Live In Leningrad

[Album; Live]
1o October 1989
Heavy Metal

'Trial By Fire, Live In Leningrad' is the first live album by Yngwie Malmsteen. The album reached #31 on the Swedish albums chart and #128 on the Billboard 200.

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen
Nebraska

[Album]
30 September 1982
Classic Rock

'Nebraska' is the sixth studio album by Bruce Springsteen. He recorded the songs unaccompanied on a four-track recorder in the bedroom of his home in Colts Neck, New Jersey. He had intended to rerecord the tracks with The E Street Band but decided to release them as they were, after deeming the full-band renditions to be unsatisfactory. The tape contained seventeen songs, of which ten were used for Nebraska; the others appeared in full-band renditions on the follow-up album Born In The U.S.A. (1984) or as B-sides.

Label(s):

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

Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Primitive Man

Icehouse
Primitive Man

[Album]
20 September 1982
Rock

'Primitive Man' is the second studio album by Icehouse. In January 1982, Icehouse founder Iva Davies started recording Primitive Man essentially as a solo project. It was co-produced with Keith Forsey, who later worked with Simple Minds and Billy Idol. Eventually released as an Icehouse album, it reached number 3 on the National album charts.

Label(s):

Chrysalis Records Chrysalis Records (Region: Europe)
Regular Records Regular Records (Region: Australia)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The River

Bruce Springsteen
The River

[Album]
17 October 1980
Classic Rock

'The River' is the fifth studio album by Bruce Springsteen. The album was Springsteen's attempt to capture The E Street Band's live sound on record. Co-produced by Springsteen, his manager Jon Landau, and bandmate Steven Van Zandt, the recording sessions lasted 18 months in New York City from March 1979 to August 1980. Springsteen originally planned to release a single album, The Ties That Bind, in late 1979, before deciding it did not fit his vision and scrapped it. Over 50 songs were recorded, with outtakes being released as B-sides, or on compilation albums.

Label(s):

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

Digital Library: New Additions

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Hate Eternal
Upon Desolate Sands

[Album]
2018
Death Metal



Alice In Chains
Live Facelift

[E.P.; Live]
25 November 2016
Grunge Rock

'Live Facelift' is an E.P. by Alice In Chains. It was released for Record Store Day Black Friday 2016, and contains part of the band's 1990 Moore Theatre performance.

Performer(s):

Layne Staley Layne Staley - Vocals [Member]
Jerry Cantrell Jerry Cantrell - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Mike Starr Mike Starr - Bass Guitar [Member]
Sean Kinney Sean Kinney - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

Hate Eternal
Infernus

[Album]
2015
Death Metal


Various Artists
Avengers Assemble (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
1 May 2012
-Various-

'Avengers Assemble (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)' is a compilation of music inspired by the 2012 movie 'The Avengers'. It contains the first new music from Soundgarden since reforming.

Label(s):

Hollywood Records Hollywood Records (Region: International)

Various Artists
America, A Tribute To Heroes

[Album; Compilation]
4 December 2001
-Various-


Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
1998
Rock


Bush
Swallowed [Part 1]

[Single]
1996
Post-Grunge Rock

Performer(s):

Gavin Rossdale Gavin Rossdale - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Bush
Swallowed [Part 2]

[Single]
1996
Post-Grunge Rock


Various Artists
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (Music From The Motion Picture)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
9 July 1991
-Various-

'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (Music From The Motion Picture)' is the soundtrack to the 1991 film of the same name.

Performer(s):

Mike Patton Mike Patton - Vocals [Guest]
Dave Mustaine Dave Mustaine - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

Label(s):

Interscope Records Interscope Records (Region: International)
EastWest Records EastWest Records (Region: International)

Various Artists
Tonite Let's All Make Love In London (Soundtrack) [Mono]

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
1968
-Various-


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