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King Animal

Soundgarden - King Animal (2012)

[Grunge Rock]

United States

Rating - 4 Stars

The oddly named King Animal, the first Soundgarden album in 18 years, is an amazing piece of work. At times it is a lumbering beast, and at others it is a charging animal, but it all sounds incredibly organic. It is the sort of album only years of experience can bring, and the cohesiveness of these four humans are at the core. The lyrics are mature and both cryptic and revealing at the same time. The production is crip, but unlike many modern albums it is never lifeless. Opening with 'Been Away Too Long' (with some clear nods lyrically to the return of the band), this the usual heavy opener that is expected. What is different though is Chris Cornell's voice. This isn't the smooth croon of the 90s, but instead a road worn grind, perfectly adding to the feeling of coming home after a long time away. The pre-chorus sounds straight out of Superunknown, and the song is a welcome return to the band once they hit the big chorus. It is an accessible track, and may lead the listener to believe this is an album built for mass consumption, but even during their most popular period in the mid-90s the band never shied away from keeping some odd quirks. The next two songs are a great example of this, immediately reestablishing the integrity of the band's originality and showing they still know how to be the band they gave life to. 'Non-State Actor' has a great repeating (almost droning riff) that hooks in, and by the chorus the songs opens into an epic anthem lyrically, reminding us of the power of the people. 'By Crooked Steps' takes the discordant syncopation even further, with an odd 5/4 time signature. The vocals float over the music, weaving in and out of time, and the whole song is on the edge of collapse throughout. Cornells' vocals are even more ragged here than other tracks, but it works with his obscure and dark lyrics. This is a band at its peak, even after such a long break, sure of itself in every way. Kim Thayil gets a chance to show off some intricate fret work on 'A Thousand Days Before', and 'Blood On The Valley Floor' slows the pace down to sludgy crawl. 'Bones Of Birds' is the first time we see an attempt at a big power-ballad, and although it is a great song, it isn't one for the ages like some of their earlier works. 'Attrition' punks things up, and much like earlier albums, the song shows this is a collection of everything in one package. No two songs sound alike in style or even tone, making the listen fresh throughout. 'Halfway There' takes us toward the finish (yes, it isn't halfway), and is the poppiest track on the album, before heading into 'Worse Dreams', a track that sounds like it was lifted straight from Down On The Upside. Pearl Jam's Mike McCready lends his magic fingers to a solo on the moody 'Eyelid's Mouth' before the album ends with the somber 'Rowing'. It's a song that could easily be passed off as boring on first listen - driven mostly by a repetitive winding bass line. Over time it slowly grows on you, talking not with lyrics, but with the music itself. It is song about sadness as well as hope. A song about leaving as much as it is about arriving. 'Rowing is living, and living is hard, but living beats losing all that we are.' Rock was never supposed to be so profound.


Core Discographies: New Additions

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

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

Click on any links below to see release details.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Great Satan

Rob Zombie
The Great Satan

[Album]
27 february 2026
Metal (Industrial)

'The Great Satan' is the eighth studio album by Rob Zombie. The album marks Zombie's first since The Sinister Urge (2001) to feature guitarist Riggs and the first since Educated Horses (2006) to feature bassist Blasko.

Robert Bartleh Cummings (born January 12, 1965), known professionally as Rob Zombie, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, filmmaker, and actor. His music and lyrics are notable for their horror and sci-fi themes, and his live shows have been praised for their elaborate shock rock theatricality. He has sold an estimated 15 million albums worldwide. He rose to fame as a founding member and the frontman of heavy metal band White Zombie, with whom he released five studio albums and one techno remix album.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Long March Through The Jazz Age

The Saints
Long March Through The Jazz Age

[Album]
28 November 2025
Punk

'Long March Through The Jazz Age' is the fifteenth and final studio album by The Saints. Recorded by Chris Bailey in 2018 but left unfinished by the time of his death in 2022, it was later completed and released in November 2025.

The Saints were an Australian rock band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1973. Founded by singer-songwriter Chris Bailey, drummer Ivor Hay, and guitarist-songwriter Ed Kuepper, they originally employed fast tempos, raucous vocals and a "buzzsaw" guitar sound that helped initiate punk rock in Australia and identified them with the greater international movement. With their debut single '(I'm) Stranded', released in September 1976, they became the first punk band outside the U.S. to release a record, ahead of the first U.K. punk releases from The Damned, Sex Pistols and The Clash. Their second album saw the band pursue a bigger and more R&B driven sound, augmented by a horn section. The band was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 2001. Bailey died in April 2022, effectively ending the band.

Label(s):

Fire Records Fire Records (Region: Europe)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Live On Tour 1993

Rage Against The Machine
Live On Tour 1993

[Album; Live]
21 Paril 2025
Alternative Rock

'Live On Tour 1993' is a live album by Rage Against The Machine. It is made up of recordings from various locations in March / April 1993.

Label(s):

Sony Music Sony Music (Region: Europe)
Epic Records Epic Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Holed Up In A Lair

King Parrot
Holed Up In A Lair

[E.P.]
9 October 2020
Death Metal (Grindcore)

'Holed Up In A Lair' is the second E.P. by King Parrot.

Label(s):

Dead Set Records Dead Set Records (Region: Australia)
Housecore Records Housecore Records (Region: Australia)
Agonia Records Agonia Records (Region: Australia)

Switzerland MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)

Triptykon with The Metropole Orkest
Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)

[Album; Video; Live]
15 May 2020
Black Metal

'Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)' is the first live album by Triptykon. The concert was performed with The Dutch Broadcast Orchestra.

Triptykon is a Swiss extreme metal band from Zurich, formed in 2008 by Thomas Gabriel Fischer, founding member of the pioneering heavy metal bands Hellhammer, Celtic Frost and Apollyon Sun.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)
Prowling Death Records Prowling Death Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Nude With Boots

Melvins
Nude With Boots

[Album]
8 July 2008
Grunge Rock

'Nude With Boots' is the sixteenth album by Melvins.

Melvins are an American alternative rock band formed in 1983, in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members.

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Dale Crover Dale Crover - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Ipecac Recordings Ipecac Recordings (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Live At Lollapalooza 2007 (Official Bootleg)

Pearl Jam
Live At Lollapalooza 2007 (Official Bootleg)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
18 September 2007
Grunge Rock

'Live At Lollapalooza 2007 (Official Bootleg)' is a live album by Pearl Jam. It is an official bootleg, with a limited digital release.

Pearl Jam is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Formed after the demise of guitarist Stone Gossard and bassist Jeff Ament's previous bands, Green River and Mother Love Bone, they broke into the mainstream with their debut album, 'Ten', in 1991. One of the key bands in the grunge movement of the early 1990s, Pearl Jam's members often shunned popular music industry practices such as making music videos or participating in interviews. The band had also sued Ticketmaster, claiming it had monopolized the concert-ticket market. Pearl Jam had sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, including nearly 32 million albums in the United States, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Pearl Jam was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 in its first year of eligibility.

Performer(s):

Eddie Vedder Eddie Vedder - Vocals [Member]
Mike McCready Mike McCready - Guitar [Member]
Jeff Ament Jeff Ament - Bass Guitar [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Open Fire

Alabama Thunderpussy
Open Fire

[Album]
6 March 2007
Heavy Metal

'Open Fire' is the sixth and final studio album by Alabama Thunderpussy. It is the band's first album with new singer Kyle Thomas.

Alabama Thunderpussy, originally spelled Alabama Thunder Pussy, is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. It was founded by Bryan Cox, Erik Larson and Asechiah Bogdan in 1996.

Label(s):

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

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
When All Is Said, The Best Of

Edge Of Sanity
When All Is Said, The Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
2 October 2006
Death Metal

'When All Is Said, The Best Of' is the second compilation album by Edge Of Sanity. Although the two Crimson (1996/2003) albums are featured, they were remixed and slightly edited.

Label(s):

Black Mark Production Black Mark Production (Region: Europe)

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Queen Of The Damned (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Various Artists
Queen Of The Damned (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
1 March 2002
-Various-

'Queen Of The Damned (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' is the soundtrack to the 2002 vampire film of the same name. It was produced by Richard Gibbs with Jonathan Davis of Korn.

Label(s):

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

Germany MP3
Available FLAC
Available
M-16

Sodom
M-16

[Album]
22 October 2001
Thrash Metal

'M-16' is the tenth studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom. The album is a concept album about the Vietnam War and is named after the rifle used by many U.S. soldiers during the war.

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

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!!! + 5

Black Label Society
Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!!! + 5

[Album; Live]
16 January 2001
Heavy Metal

'Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!!! + 5' is the first live album by Black Label Society. It also consists five new studio tracks. This is the first release by the band that features drummer Craig Nunenmacher.

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

Performer(s):

Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

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

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Haunted Made Me Do It

The Haunted
The Haunted Made Me Do It

[Album]
31 October 2000
Thrash Metal

'The Haunted Made Me Do It' is the second studio album by The Haunted. The title was meant as a statement against censorship.

Label(s):

Earache Records Earache Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Mechanical Animals

Marilyn Manson
Mechanical Animals

[Album]
14 September 1998
Alternative Rock

'Mechanical Animals' is the third studio album by Marilyn Manson. While not abandoning the band's industrial metal roots, the album has a more mature, glam rock sound, inspired by David Bowie, T. Rex and Queen. The themes primarily deal with the trappings of fame and drug abuse.

Marilyn Manson is an American rock band formed by namesake lead singer Marilyn Manson and guitarist Daisy Berkowitz in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989. Originally named Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids, they gained a local cult following in South Florida in the early 1990s with their theatrical live performances. In 1993, they were the first act signed to Trent Reznor's Nothing Records label. Until 1996, the name of each member was created by combining the first name of a female sex symbol and the last name of a male serial killer-for example, Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. Their lineup has changed between many of their album releases; the eponymous lead singer is the only remaining original member.

Performer(s):

Marilyn Manson Marilyn Manson - Vocals [Member]
Dave Navarro Dave Navarro - Guitar [Guest]

Label(s):

Nothing Records Nothing Records (Region: International)

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Haunted

The Haunted
The Haunted

[Album]
23 June 1998
Thrash Metal

'The Haunted' is the debut studio album by The Haunted. Peter Dolving and Adrian Erlandsson both quit at different times after the album, but both returned on different releases.

Label(s):

Earache Records Earache Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Singles 1-12

Melvins
Singles 1-12

[Album; Compilation]
26 August 1997
Grunge Rock

'Singles 1-12' is a compilation album by Melvins. In 1996, Melvins released a 7 inch single each month on Amphetamine Reptile Records, each limited to 800 copies worldwide. This 1997 compilation contains all of these singles.

Melvins are an American alternative rock band formed in 1983, in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members.

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Dale Crover Dale Crover - Drums [Member]

Label(s):


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Nervous & Weird

Everclear
Nervous & Weird

[E.P.]
12 October 1993
Alternative Rock

'Nervous & Weird' is the debut E.P. by Everclear.

Label(s):

Tim/Kerr Records Tim/Kerr Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Sarsippius' Ark (Limited Edition)

Infectious Grooves
Sarsippius' Ark (Limited Edition)

[Album]
16 February 1993
Funk Metal

'Sarsippius' Ark (Limited Edition)' is the second album by Infectious Grooves. The album features various skits from Mike Muir as the character Sarsippius, the title character of the album. The album reached number 109 on the Billboard 200 charts and number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers charts that same year.

Infectious Grooves is an American funk metal supergroup led by vocalist Mike Muir and initially a side project from his group Suicidal Tendencies. The current lineup also includes guitarists Dean Pleasants and Dave Kushner, bassist Robert Trujillo, and drummer Jay Weinberg. Muir and the band appear in the 1992 film Encino Man, during the film's prom scene finale.

Performer(s):

Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Epic Records Epic Records (Region: International)

Location(s):


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
F.N.G.

Suicidal Tendencies
F.N.G.

[Album; Compilation]
29 June 1992
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'F.N.G.' is a compilation album by Suicidal Tendencies. It contains songs from their first three albums.

Label(s):

Virgin Records Virgin Records (Region: Europe)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move. It's The Infectious Grooves

Infectious Grooves
The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move. It's The Infectious Grooves

[Album]
9 October 1991
Funk Metal

'The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move... It's The Infectious Grooves' is the debut album by Infectious Grooves. The album introduces the character Sarsippius played by Mike Muir.

Infectious Grooves is an American funk metal supergroup led by vocalist Mike Muir and initially a side project from his group Suicidal Tendencies. The current lineup also includes guitarists Dean Pleasants and Dave Kushner, bassist Robert Trujillo, and drummer Jay Weinberg. Muir and the band appear in the 1992 film Encino Man, during the film's prom scene finale.

Performer(s):

Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Epic Records Epic Records (Region: International)

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Assorted Desecrations And Magnificent Mutations

Various Artists
Assorted Desecrations And Magnificent Mutations

[Album; Compilation]
14 October 1988
-Various-

Label(s):

Phantom Records Phantom Records (Region: Australia)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Open Up And Say. Ahh!

Poison
Open Up And Say. Ahh!

[Album]
27 April 1988
Hard Rock

'Open Up And Say... Ahh!' is the second studio album by Poison. It proved to be the band's most successful release and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200.It was certified platinum in 1988 and 5? platinum in 1991 by the RIAA. It also has been certified 4? platinum in Canada and gold by the BPI.

Poison is an American rock band formed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. in 1983. The most successful incarnation of the band consists of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Bret Michaels, drummer Rikki Rockett, bassist Bobby Dall and lead guitarist C.C. DeVille. The band achieved huge commercial success in the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s and sold over 65 million records and DVDs worldwide. In 2012, VH1 ranked them at No. 1 on their list of the Top 5 Hair Bands Of The '80s.

Label(s):

Capitol Records Capitol Records (Region: U.S.A.)
Enigma Records Enigma Records (Region: Europe)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Look What The Cat Dragged In

Poison
Look What The Cat Dragged In

[Album]
23 May 1986
Hard Rock

'Look What The Cat Dragged In' is the debut studio album by Poison. Though not a success at first, it steadily built momentum and peaked at #3 on the US Billboard 200 on May 23, 1987. It was certified Gold in 1987 and 3? Platinum in 1990 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has also been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), and platinum in Canada.

Poison is an American rock band formed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. in 1983. The most successful incarnation of the band consists of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Bret Michaels, drummer Rikki Rockett, bassist Bobby Dall and lead guitarist C.C. DeVille. The band achieved huge commercial success in the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s and sold over 65 million records and DVDs worldwide. In 2012, VH1 ranked them at No. 1 on their list of the Top 5 Hair Bands Of The '80s.

Label(s):

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

Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

These are new releases coming to Core Discographies soon.

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Various Artists

CBGB, A New York City Soundtrack (1975-1986)

[Album; Compilation]
-Various-

-Various-

Status: Tagging


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.




United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Live On Tour 1993

Rage Against The Machine
Live On Tour 1993

[Album; Live]
21 Paril 2025
Alternative Rock

'Live On Tour 1993' is a live album by Rage Against The Machine. It is made up of recordings from various locations in March / April 1993.

Label(s):

Sony Music Sony Music (Region: Europe)
Epic Records Epic Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Long March Through The Jazz Age

The Saints
Long March Through The Jazz Age

[Album]
28 November 2025
Punk

'Long March Through The Jazz Age' is the fifteenth and final studio album by The Saints. Recorded by Chris Bailey in 2018 but left unfinished by the time of his death in 2022, it was later completed and released in November 2025.

Label(s):

Fire Records Fire Records (Region: Europe)

Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Holed Up In A Lair

King Parrot
Holed Up In A Lair

[E.P.]
9 October 2020
Death Metal (Grindcore)

'Holed Up In A Lair' is the second E.P. by King Parrot.

Label(s):

Dead Set Records Dead Set Records (Region: Australia)
Housecore Records Housecore Records (Region: Australia)
Agonia Records Agonia Records (Region: Australia)

Switzerland
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)

Triptykon with The Metropole Orkest
Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)

[Album; Video; Live]
15 May 2020
Black Metal

'Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)' is the first live album by Triptykon. The concert was performed with The Dutch Broadcast Orchestra.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)
Prowling Death Records Prowling Death Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Live At Lollapalooza 2007 (Official Bootleg)

Pearl Jam
Live At Lollapalooza 2007 (Official Bootleg)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
18 September 2007
Grunge Rock

'Live At Lollapalooza 2007 (Official Bootleg)' is a live album by Pearl Jam. It is an official bootleg, with a limited digital release.

Performer(s):

Eddie Vedder Eddie Vedder - Vocals [Member]
Mike McCready Mike McCready - Guitar [Member]
Jeff Ament Jeff Ament - Bass Guitar [Member]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!!! + 5

Black Label Society
Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!!! + 5

[Album; Live]
16 January 2001
Heavy Metal

'Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!!! + 5' is the first live album by Black Label Society. It also consists five new studio tracks. This is the first release by the band that features drummer Craig Nunenmacher.

Performer(s):

Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

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



Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
M-16

Sodom
M-16

[Album]
22 October 2001
Thrash Metal

'M-16' is the tenth studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom. The album is a concept album about the Vietnam War and is named after the rifle used by many U.S. soldiers during the war.

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Singles 1-12

Melvins
Singles 1-12

[Album; Compilation]
26 August 1997
Grunge Rock

'Singles 1-12' is a compilation album by Melvins. In 1996, Melvins released a 7 inch single each month on Amphetamine Reptile Records, each limited to 800 copies worldwide. This 1997 compilation contains all of these singles.

Performer(s):

Buzz Osbourne Buzz Osbourne - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Dale Crover Dale Crover - Drums [Member]

Label(s):


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Nervous & Weird

Everclear
Nervous & Weird

[E.P.]
12 October 1993
Alternative Rock

'Nervous & Weird' is the debut E.P. by Everclear.

Label(s):

Tim/Kerr Records Tim/Kerr Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
F.N.G.

Suicidal Tendencies
F.N.G.

[Album; Compilation]
29 June 1992
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'F.N.G.' is a compilation album by Suicidal Tendencies. It contains songs from their first three albums.

Label(s):

Virgin Records Virgin Records (Region: Europe)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move. It's The Infectious Grooves

Infectious Grooves
The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move. It's The Infectious Grooves

[Album]
9 October 1991
Funk Metal

'The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move... It's The Infectious Grooves' is the debut album by Infectious Grooves. The album introduces the character Sarsippius played by Mike Muir.

Performer(s):

Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Epic Records Epic Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Open Up And Say. Ahh!

Poison
Open Up And Say. Ahh!

[Album]
27 April 1988
Hard Rock

'Open Up And Say... Ahh!' is the second studio album by Poison. It proved to be the band's most successful release and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200.It was certified platinum in 1988 and 5? platinum in 1991 by the RIAA. It also has been certified 4? platinum in Canada and gold by the BPI.

Label(s):

Capitol Records Capitol Records (Region: U.S.A.)
Enigma Records Enigma Records (Region: Europe)

-Various-
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Assorted Desecrations And Magnificent Mutations

Various Artists
Assorted Desecrations And Magnificent Mutations

[Album; Compilation]
14 October 1988
-Various-

Label(s):

Phantom Records Phantom Records (Region: Australia)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Look What The Cat Dragged In

Poison
Look What The Cat Dragged In

[Album]
23 May 1986
Hard Rock

'Look What The Cat Dragged In' is the debut studio album by Poison. Though not a success at first, it steadily built momentum and peaked at #3 on the US Billboard 200 on May 23, 1987. It was certified Gold in 1987 and 3? Platinum in 1990 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has also been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), and platinum in Canada.

Label(s):

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

Digital Library: New Additions

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

Digital Library Links: Digital Library

Click on any links below to see release details.




Rob Zombie
The Great Satan

[Album]
27 february 2026
Metal (Industrial)

'The Great Satan' is the eighth studio album by Rob Zombie. The album marks Zombie's first since The Sinister Urge (2001) to feature guitarist Riggs and the first since Educated Horses (2006) to feature bassist Blasko.

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)


Neil Young
Official Release Series (Discs 26, 27, 28, 29) [HD Version]

[Album; Reissue; Boxed Set; Remasters]
24 October 2025
Folk Rock


Paradise Lost
Serpent On The Cross

[Single]
2025
Gothic Metal


Paradise Lost
Silence Like The Grave

[Single]
2025
Gothic Metal


Paul Dempsey
Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II

[Album]
2025
Alternative Rock



Def Leppard
Live At The Leadmill [HD Version]

[Album; Live]
2024
Hard Rock


Def Leppard
Live At The Leadmill

[Album; Live]
2024
Hard Rock


Painted Shield
Painted Shield 3

[Album]
2024
Grunge Rock


Zakk Sabbath
Doomed Forever, Forever Doomed

[Album; Tribute]
2024
Heavy Metal


Enslaved
Heimdal [Deluxe Editiion]

[Album; Limited Edition]
2023
Black Metal (Progressive)


Painted Shield
Painted Shield 2

[Album]
2022
Grunge Rock


ZZ Top
Brown Sugar

[Single]
2022
Rock


Jack Endino
Set Myself On Fire

[Album]
2021
Grunge Rock



Gary Lee Connor
The Opposite Of Christmas

[Album]
2020
Grunge Rock


Gary Lee Connor
Revelations In Fuzz

[Album]
2020
Grunge Rock


Amputation
Slaughtered In The Arms Of God

[Album; Compilation]
20 June 2026
Black Metal

'Slaughtered In The Arms Of God' is a compilation album by Amputation, an early version of the band that became Immortal. It features two separate demos recordings and some rehearsals.

Label(s):


Painted Shield
Painted Shield

[Album]
2020
Grunge Rock


The Meanies
Desperate Measures

[Album]
2020
Alternative Rock


Zakk Sabbath
Vertigo

[Album; Tribute]
2020
Heavy Metal


Choirboys
Big Bad Noise [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
2019
Rock


Choirboys
6 Pack Of The Hits

[E.P.]
2019
Rock


King Hobo
Mauga

[Album]
2019
Grunge Rock


Mayhem
Henhouse Recordings

[Album]
2019
Black Metal


The Meanies
25 Live

[Album; Live]
2019
Alternative Rock


Mike McCready
Sadie (Original Motion Picture Score)

[Album; Soundtrack]
2018
Grunge Rock




Hades
Resisting Success [Reissue (2017)]

[Album; Reissue]
2017
Thrash Metal


Hades
If At First You Don't Succeed [Reissue (2018)]

[Album; Reissue]
2017
Thrash Metal


Mayhem
Live In Zeitz

[Album; Live]
2017
Black Metal


Mayhem
Live In Jessheim

[Album; Live]
2017
Black Metal


Mayhem
Live In Sarpsborg

[Album; Live]
2017
Black Metal


Various Artists
SBS, Rockwiz, Monday Morning

[Album; Compilation]
2017
-Various-


Enslaved
The Sleeping Gods / Thorn

[E.P.; Compilation]
2016
Black Metal (Progressive)


Gary Lee Connor
Ether Trippers

[Album]
2016
Grunge Rock


Gary Lee Connor
Wake For A New World (Live 1997)

[Album; Live]
2016
Grunge Rock


Neil Young
Re-act-or [HD Version]

[Album]
2016
Folk Rock


Neil Young
Peace Trail [HD Version]

[Album]
2016
Folk Rock


Neil Young
Landing On Water [HD Version]

[Album]
2016
Folk Rock


The Meanies
Its Not Me Its You

[Album]
2015
Alternative Rock


Various Artists
SBS, Rockwiz, Sunday Morning

[Album; Compilation]
2015
-Various-


Def Leppard
Slang [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2014
Hard Rock





Various Artists
In Honour Of Icon E, A Tribute To Emperor

[Album; Tribute]
25 June 2012
Black Metal

'In Honour Of Icon E, A Tribute To Emperor' is a tribute album to Emperor. It features recording by various black metal bands.

Label(s):

Tryzna Production Tryzna Production (Region: Europe)

Enslaved
Yggdrasill [Reissue]

[Album]
2011
Black Metal (Progressive)


Hades
If At First You Don't Succeed [Reissue (2011)]

[Album; Reissue]
2011
Thrash Metal


Hades
Live On Location [Reissue (2011)]

[Album; Reissue]
2011
Thrash Metal


Hades
Resisting Success [Reissue (2011)]

[Album; Reissue]
2011
Thrash Metal


Christopher Lennertz
Horrible Bosses

[Album; Soundtrack]
2011
Grunge Rock


Ratcat
Rarities

[Album; Compilation]
2011
Alternative Rock


Various Artists
Hawaii Five-O (Original Songs From The Television Series)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
2011
-Various-


Doc Neeson
Motley Crue Tour E.P.

[E.P.; Promotional]
2011
Hard Rock


The Who
It's Hard [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


The Who
The Singles [Reissue]

[Album; Compilation; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


The Who
By Numbers [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


The Who
BBC Sessions [Reissue]

[Album; Compilation; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


The Who
Face Dances [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


The Who
Tommy (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Reissue]

[Album; Soundtrack; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


The Who
Who Are You [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


The Who
The Kids Are Alright [Reissue]

[Album; Compilation; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


The Who
Who's Missing / Two's Missing [Reissue]

[Album; Compilation; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


The Who
Odds & Sods [Reissue]

[Album; Compilation; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


Satchel
Heartache And Honey

[Album]
2010
Grunge Rock


Various Artists
Eat Pray Love (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
23 August 2010
-Various-



S.O.D. (Stormtroopers Of Death)
Official Live Bootleg

[Album; Live]
2009
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

Performer(s):

Scott Ian Scott Ian - Guitar [Member]
Charlie Benante Charlie Benante - Drums [Member]
Dan Lilker Dan Lilker - Bass Guitar [Member]

Various Artists
SBS, Rockwiz, The Duets Volume 3

[Album; Compilation]
2009
-Various-


King Hobo
King Hobo

[Album]
2008
Grunge Rock


Various Artists
Global Metal (Original Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
2008
-Various-


Mortal Sin
Mortal Thrashing Mad (Official Live Bootleg)

[Album; Live]
?? May 2007
Thrash Metal


Various Artists
SBS, RockWiz, The Duets

[Album; Compilation]
2006
-Various-


Choirboys
Big Bad & Acoustic

[Album]
2005
Rock


Hades
Nothing Succeeds Like Success

[Album; Compilation]
2005
Thrash Metal


Jack Endino
Permanent Fatal Error

[Album]
2005
Grunge Rock


Regurgitator
#?*! (Pillowhead)

[E.P.]
2005
Alternative Rock


Choirboys
Evolver

[Album]
2004
Rock



Various Artists
Freddy Vs. Jason (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
2003
-Various-


Hades
1982-2002

[Album; Compilation]
2002
Thrash Metal



Various Artists
NASCAR On Fox, Crank It Up

[Album; Compilation]
24 July 2022
-Various-

Label(s):

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

Hades
DamNation

[Album]
2001
Thrash Metal


Hades
The Downside

[Album]
2000
Thrash Metal


Various Artists
Free The West Memphis 3

[Album; Compilation]
10 October 2000
-Various-

Performer(s):

Eddie Vedder Eddie Vedder - Vocals [Guest]
Mark Lanegan Mark Lanegan - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

Various Artists
WCW Mayhem, The Music

[Album; Compilation]
16 November 1999
-Various-

'WCW Mayhem, The Music' is an album of songs related to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during the late 1990s. While many of the songs were performed by professional musicians, others featured wrestlers on vocals.

Label(s):

Tommy Boy Tommy Boy (Region: International)

Hades
$avior$elf

[Album]
1998
Thrash Metal


Hades
The Lost Fox Studio Sessions

[Album; Compilation]
1998
Thrash Metal


Ratcat & John Paul Young
I Hate The Music

[Single]
1998
Alternative Rock


The Meanies
Ten Percent Weird

[E.P.]
1998
Alternative Rock


Various Artists
ECW, Extreme Music

[Album; Compilation]
17 October 1998
-Various-

'ECW, Extreme Music' is a compilation album of songs related to Extreme Championship Wrestling during the late 1990s. The wrestler on the album cover was The Sandman.

Label(s):

CMC International Records CMC International Records (Region: U.S.A.)


Ratcat
Easy Rider

[Album]
1997
Alternative Rock


Various Artists
Batman And Robin (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
10 June 1997
-Various-


Various Artists
Kerouac, kicks joy darkness

[Album; Compilation]
7 April 1997
-Various-

Performer(s):

Eddie Vedder Eddie Vedder - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

Devilhead
Pest Control

[Album]
1996
Grunge Rock


Fester Fanatics
The Great Aussie Demo

[Album]
1996
Thrash Metal (Crossover)


Various Artists
Myth, Dreams Of The World

[Album; Compilation]
1996
-Various-


Hades
Exist To Resist

[Album]
1995
Thrash Metal


Ratcat
The Smiler

[Single]
1995
Alternative Rock


Devilhead
Your Ice Cream's Dirty

[Album]
1994
Grunge Rock


Ratcat
Rain

[E.P.]
1994
Alternative Rock


Various Artists
In The Name Father (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
1994
-Various-


The Meanies
Televolution

[Album]
1994
Alternative Rock


The Meanies
Conan

[Single]
1994
Alternative Rock


Choirboys
Deacade (1983-1993)

[Album; Compilation]
1993
Rock

Performer(s):

Harry Vanda Harry Vanda - Production [Producer]
George Young George Young - Production [Producer]

Everclear
Nervous & Weird

[E.P.]
12 October 1993
Alternative Rock

'Nervous & Weird' is the debut E.P. by Everclear.

Label(s):

Tim/Kerr Records Tim/Kerr Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Pigeonhed
Pigeonhed

[Album]
1993
Alternative


Ratcat
The World In A Wrapper

[Single]
1993
Alternative Rock


Various Artists
Dischord 1981 (The Year In Seven Inches)

[Album; Compilation]
1993
-Various-



Jack Endino
Endino's Earthworm

[Album]
1992
Grunge Rock


Ratcat
Candyman

[Single]
1992
Alternative Rock


Ratcat
Holiday

[Single]
1992
Alternative Rock


The Yardbirds
25 Greatest Hits

[Album; Compilation]
1992
Classic Rock


Various Artists
Mesomorph Enduros

[Album; Compilation]
1992
-Various-


Various Artists
More Songs About Anger, Fear, Sex, & Death

[Album; Compilation]
1992
-Various-


Choirboys
Midnight Sun

[Album]
1991
Rock


Hades
Live On Location

[Album]
1991
Thrash Metal


Ratcat
Baby Baby

[Single]
1991
Alternative Rock


Ratcat
Don't Go Now

[Single]
1991
Alternative Rock


Ratcat
Blind Love

[Album]
1991
Alternative Rock


The Purple Outside
Mystery Lane

[Album]
1990
Grunge Rock


Jack Endino
Angle Of Attack

[Album]
1990
Grunge Rock


Various Artists
Nobody's Child, Romanian Angel Appeal

[Album; Compilation]
23 July 1990
-Various-

'Nobody's Child, Romanian Angel Appeal' is a charity album released to benefit Romanian orphans, under the auspices of the Romanian Angel Appeal Foundation. It was compiled by English rock musician George Harrison in response to concerns raised by his wife Olivia Harrison, who had visited Romania and witnessed the suffering in the country's abandoned state orphanages following the fall of Communism. Many of the recordings were previously unreleased.

Label(s):

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

Fester Fanatics
Greatest Cocktail Party Hits Vol. 1

[Album]
1989
Thrash Metal (Crossover)


Ratcat
The Nightmare

[Album]
1989
Alternative Rock



Hades
If At First You Don't Succeed

[Album]
1988
Thrash Metal


Various Artists
Assorted Desecrations And Magnificent Mutations

[Album; Compilation]
14 October 1988
-Various-

Label(s):

Phantom Records Phantom Records (Region: Australia)

Various Artists
Secretions

[Album; Compilation]
1988
-Various-


Fester Fanatics
What Choice Do We Have?

[Album]
1987
Thrash Metal (Crossover)


Hades
Resisting Success

[Album]
1987
Thrash Metal


Overdose
.Conscience.

[Album]
1987
Thrash Metal


ZZ Top
Tejas [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
1987
Rock


ZZ Top
Fandango! [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
1987
Rock


ZZ Top
ZZ Top's First Album [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
1987
Rock


ZZ Top
Rio Grande Mud [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
1987
Rock


ZZ Top
Tres Hombres [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
1987
Rock


Poison
Look What The Cat Dragged In

[Album]
23 May 1986
Hard Rock

'Look What The Cat Dragged In' is the debut studio album by Poison. Though not a success at first, it steadily built momentum and peaked at #3 on the US Billboard 200 on May 23, 1987. It was certified Gold in 1987 and 3? Platinum in 1990 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has also been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), and platinum in Canada.

Label(s):

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

Various Artists
Band Of The Hand (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
?? April 1986
-Various-

'Band Of The Hand (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' is the soundtrack album to the 1986 movie of the same name.

Performer(s):

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

Label(s):

MCA Records MCA Records (Region: International)

Various Artists
Scandinavian Metal Attack II

[Album; Compilation]
1985
-Various-


Various Artists
Scandinavian Metal Attack

[Album; Compilation]
1984
-Various-


Crosby, Stills & Nash
Allies

[Album]
1983
Folk Rock


Various Artists
Public Service

[Album; Compilation]
1981
-Various-


Crosby, Stills & Nash
Replay

[Album]
1980
Folk Rock


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[Album; Compilation]
2002
-Various-

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