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Metallica Logo

Metallica [Deluxe Reissue]

Metallica - Metallica [Deluxe Reissue] (2021)

[Thrash Metal]

United States

Rating - 4 Stars

Reissuing an album as beloved (and bestselling as Metallica (aka 'the black album') in deluxe form is not something to be taken lightly. Expectations were of course high, but as with the majority of things the band does, Metallica came through with the goods. Sporting a whopping 6 slabs of vinyl and 14 CDs (and even 4 DVDs for the visually inclined), the box contained a timeline of the creative process and creation of the album and on through the massive two year tour that supported it. The original album is remastered, but to be fair - the sound was reference quality to begin with, so a remastering is barely noticeable. The extras in the package are what really matter. As with previous packages a single is included, this one being the odd choice of the 'Sad But True' single, originally released in 1993 in the final stages of the tour. Although the included singles are more a 'collectable' than something important (as all tracks are available elsewhere in the box), surely 'Enter Sandman', the song often seen as their signature tune, would have been a better option? Thankfully a second extra is included, this being the 3 track 'Live At Wembley, April '92' collection recorded at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert. The tracks are nothing to write home about, and the later performance that featured James Hetfield performing 'Stone Cold Crazy' with Queen themselves isn't included, but it is a great addition to the box - as it was previously only available in the U.K. and Australia. Onto the real content, and the box opens with a five discs of demos, rehearsals, studio takes and rough mixes. Listening through the content in one sitting is hard work, especially when the first two discs are mostly low quality riff tapes and demos - but if you do persevere you heard the songs slowly shaped from a riff or two through demo form (with the obligatory 'nah nah nah-nah' vocals by James) to pre-production run-throughs, and eventually rough mixes of the recordings in their almost final state. It is a fascinating look at the construction of the album, and one that very few artists generally provide to fans. Four full live shows follow. Firstly, the famous performance at Tushino Airfield in Moscow where the western world was finally able to perform behind the iron curtain. The show, which also included The Black Crowes, Pantera, and head-liners AC/DC, was supposedly played to a crowd estimated at around a million people. Although only short in comparison to other Metallica shows at the time, it is a tight and energetic show, and potentially the highlight of the box. It easily takes its place as one of the all-time great Metallica live recordings. The second concert, recorded at Oakland's renowned 'Day On The Green' in 1991 is not bad, but not particularly essential. The performance is lacking punch (feeling like a warm-up show), and the sound quality is also lacking. The Sacramento show from January in 1992 is also hindered by average sound quality. It is very typical of a concert of the period, along with the rehearsed pre-song banter by Hetfield. It is somewhat sloppy though, and not a particularly well-performed show. It needs to be said that a possible better inclusion would have been a remix of the audio from the San Diego 1992 concert video released in the Live Shit, Binge & Purge boxed set back in 1993. The final show, recorded in Germany on the final leg of the tour, is a better show and performance, and is really only stopped from being a great recording by its lack of any crowd noise. The soundboard tapes used for these shows were no doubt recorded with no intention of any future release in mind, so the audience is clearly not miked at all - making it sound like the band is performing to an empty arena. It is an issue that plagues many of the shows released from the era (even those as part of the band's The Vault concert series). The varied quality of the live shows, especially considering how important the album is to fans, is one of the areas where the boxed set is let down. The other major downside was including two whole CDs of interviews. As with all the previous deluxe reissues, these are one-listen items, and take up space that could have been used to include another concert from the era. Being the album that took the band into the stratosphere, anticipation was high that all the content would be exceptional in quality, but it seems that at that point in the band's trajectory they were still very selective about which shows were recorded with eventual release in mind. Considering many of the band's earlier important highlights (such as Day On The Green in '85 or Donington in '87) were not recorded professionally, we should be thankful to have shows like the Moscow show in '91 captured in such amazing quality. The box isn't perfect, but if the content is the best that was available, it is still priceless as a document of the period. The only addendum to this is that if the Live Shit, Binge & Purge boxed set is not getting a deluxe reissue or remastering, the addition of it's content here would have increased the quality overall of the set.

mindkiller8


Six Feet Under Logo

Next To Die

Six Feet Under - Next To Die (2026)

[Death Metal]

United States

Rating - 1 Stars

Mindkiller HQ will focus at times on new releases and review with 1 or 2 listens under their wing. These will be known as 'One Listen Slingshot' reviews. Six Feet Under's latest is just 1 week old. We're a fan, so let's not muck around and just provide an initial review. Firstly, looking back, it has been approximately 30 years since lead vocalist Chris Barnes left Cannibal Corpse. Vocalist for so many of their earlier tracks' classic albums. That period (91-94) were brilliant records. I have been a casual fan of Six Feet Under and it has been a while since I have listened to them, so let's give their latest a review. Firstly, the opening track has a tone you expect to hear as the last track. It even includes fade out. Regardless it's good to hear that mellow death and roll sound slightly down tempo and Barnes vocals doing what they do so well. Track two sees the tempo increased, but there seems to be something missing. It's a very 'paint by numbers' track for a death metal song. Nothing really standing out. All members could easily fill their role in their sleep is the impression. There is a solo, or should I say solos, but made up nothing really. Listening to the remainder of the album it really does bring my review to a quick end. This release by the band is nothing and very 'stock' as Lars would say. I'd really like to know the reason the producers and the record company thinks that this is a record worth us investing in. That might sound harsh, but it is exactly what it is. Stock music. Stock vocals. We don't even get the tracks with Barnes adding his signature squeal in. A very sad start to the One Listen Slingshot set of reviews but at least I know there won't be further listens.


Artists: New Additions

These are new artists added this week.

Click on any images below to see artist details.

G.B.H. (Charged G.B.H.)
G.B.H. (Charged G.B.H.) Logo G.B.H. (Charged G.B.H.)

G.B.H. (Charged G.B.H.)

Punk

G.B.H. (originally known as Charged G.B.H.) are an English punk rock band which was formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England, U.K.

United Kingdom


Core Discographies: New Additions

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

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

Click on any links below to see release details.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Ghost Of A Future Dead

At The Gates
The Ghost Of A Future Dead

[Album]
26 April 2026
Death Metal (Melodic)

'The Ghost Of A Future Dead' is the eighth studio album by At The Gates. It is the band's first album to feature co-founding guitarist Anders Bjorler since 2014's At War With Reality and features Tomas Lindberg's final recordings, who recorded his vocals shortly before his death in 2025.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Your Favourite Toy

Foo Fighters
Your Favourite Toy

[Album]
26 April 2026
Alternative Rock

'Your Favorite Toy' is the twelfth studio album by Foo Fighters. Produced by the band itself and Oliver Roman, it is the band's first studio album to feature drummer Ilan Rubin and follows the group's 2023 album But Here We Are.

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Pat Smear Pat Smear - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Roswell Records Roswell Records (Region: International)
RCA Records RCA Records (Region: International)
Sony Music Sony Music (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Engines Of Demolition

Black Label Society
Engines Of Demolition

[Album]
27 March 2026
Heavy Metal

'Engines Of Demolition' is the twelfth studio album by Black Label Society. The nearly five years since Doom Crew Inc. (2021) makes it the longest gap between studio albums in the band's career.

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):

MNRK Heavy MNRK Heavy (Region: U.S.A.)
Spinefarm Records Spinefarm Records (Region: Europe)

Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
After The Gold Rush [50th Anniversary Edition]

Neil Young
After The Gold Rush [50th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Reissue; 50th Anniversary]
19 March 2021
Folk Rock

'After The Goldrush [50th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Neil Young.

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 / Keyboard [Member]

Label(s):

Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: International)

Germany MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Cause For Conflict (Remastered)

Kreator
Cause For Conflict (Remastered)

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
23 February 2018
Thrash Metal

'Cause For Conflict (Remastered)' is a remastered version of the seventh studio album by Kreator. It also includes bonus tracks.

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.

Performer(s):

Mille Petrozza Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Germany MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Outcast (Remastered)

Kreator
Outcast (Remastered)

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
23 February 2018
Thrash Metal

'Outcast (Remastered)' is a remastered version of the eigth studio album by Kreator. It also includes bonus tracks.

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.

Performer(s):

Mille Petrozza Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Jurgen Reil Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Noise International Noise International (Region: International)
BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

Germany MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Curse Of The Antichrist, Live In Agony

Destruction
The Curse Of The Antichrist, Live In Agony

[Album; Live]
25 September 2009
Thrash Metal

'The Curse Of The Antichrist, Live In Agony' is the third live album by Destruction.

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

Label(s):

AFM Records AFM Records (Region: Europe)

Location(s):


Germany MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Thirst

Tankard
Thirst

[Album]
19 December 2008
Thrash Metal

'Thirst' is the thirteenth studio album by Tankard.

Tankard is a German thrash metal band from Frankfurt, founded in 1982. Alongside Kreator, Destruction and Sodom, Tankard is often considered one of the "Big Four" of Teutonic thrash metal. Stylistically, Tankard have consistently played thrash metal that thematically centres primarily on alcohol reverence.

Label(s):

AFM Records AFM Records (Region: Europe)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Wrecking Everything, Live

Overkill
Wrecking Everything, Live

[Album; Live]
18 June 2002
Thrash Metal

'Wrecking Everything, Live' is a live album by Overkill.

Overkill is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1980 in New Jersey. Along with Nuclear Assault and Anthrax, the latter of whom would feature one-time Overkill lead guitarist Dan Spitz, the band is one of the most successful East Coast thrash metal bands, and they are often called 'the Motorhead of thrash metal', based on their unique playing style, which was influenced by punk rock and the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). The band has sold over 16 million records worldwide; they are also estimated to have sold more than 625,000 records in the U.S. since the beginning of the SoundScan era.

Label(s):

Spitfire Records Spitfire Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Black Seeds Of Vengeance

Nile
Black Seeds Of Vengeance

[Album]
5 September 2000
Death Metal (Technical)

'Black Seeds Of Vengeance' is the second studio album by Nile. It was the first album in the band's discography to mark a more complex musical direction, as well as feature extensive liner notes, written by Karl Sanders to explain the concept and themes behind each song. It also was the band's first album recorded with vocalist/guitarist Dallas Toler-Wade (who performed with the band until 2017), and features Derek Roddy as a session drummer, temporarily replacing previous drummer Pete Hammoura who left the band due to injuries sustained while touring. Bassist Chief Spires left shortly after touring for the album.

Nile is an American death metal band from Greenville, South Carolina, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup consists of founding member Karl Sanders (guitars, vocals), George Kollias (drums), Brian Kingsland (guitars, vocals), Dan Vadim Von (touring - bass, vocals), and Zach Jeter (touring - guitars, vocals). The band is known for their dedicated lyrical and musical style, which is inspired by Egyptology and works of H.P. Lovecraft.

Label(s):

Relapse Records Relapse Records (Region: International)

Germany MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Masquerade In Blood

Sodom
Masquerade In Blood

[Album]
1 June 1995
Thrash Metal

'Masquerade In Blood' is the seventh studio album by Sodom. Musically, It is often seen as the band's rawest and heaviest record, and continues in the same vein as that of their previous album, but in a more post-thrash fashion.

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)

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Eventually
A Nightmare On Elm Street 5, The Dream Child (Music From The New Line Cinema Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Various Artists
A Nightmare On Elm Street 5, The Dream Child (Music From The New Line Cinema Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
26 July 1989
-Various-

'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5, The Dream Child (Music From The New Line Cinema Motion Picture Soundtrack)' is the soundtrack to the film of the same name.

Label(s):

Jive Records Jive Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Creeping Death / Jump In The Fire

Metallica
Creeping Death / Jump In The Fire

[E.P.; Compilation]
?? April 1987
Thrash Metal

'Creeping Death / Jump In The Fire' is a compilation E.P. by Metallica. It combines the Jump In The Fire (1984) and Creeping Death (1984) singles and thier b-sides both released in the U.K.

Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band first found commercial success with the release of its third album, 'Master Of Puppets' (1986), which is cited as the band's best work. The band's fifth album, 'Metallica' (1991), was a turning point for the band that saw them transition from their thrash roots - it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling more than 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots in 2008.

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Cliff Burton Cliff Burton - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Vertigo Records Vertigo Records (Region: Europe)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Leather, Bristles, Studs And Acne

Charged G.B.H.
Leather, Bristles, Studs And Acne

[E.P.]
?? September 1981
Punk

'Leather, Bristles, Studs And Acne' is the debut E.P. by Charged G.B.H.

G.B.H. (originally known as Charged G.B.H.) are an English punk rock band which was formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England, U.K.

Label(s):

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

Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

These are new releases coming to Core Discographies soon.

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Dan Swano

Moontower [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
Death Metal (Progressive)

Sweden

Status: Tagging

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Ian Gillan Band

Down The Road, The Complete Ian Gillan Band Story

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
Classic Rock

United Kingdom

Status: Tagging

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Rainbow

Rarities

[Album; Compilation]
Classic Rock

United Kingdom

Status: Tagging

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Therion

Con Orquesta (Live In Mexico)

[Album; Live]
Symphonic Metal

Sweden

Status: Tagging

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Van Halen

Live At Wembley 1995

[Album; Live]
Hard Rock

United States

Status: Tagging

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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.


Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Ghost Of A Future Dead

At The Gates
The Ghost Of A Future Dead

[Album]
26 April 2026
Death Metal (Melodic)

'The Ghost Of A Future Dead' is the eighth studio album by At The Gates. It is the band's first album to feature co-founding guitarist Anders Bjorler since 2014's At War With Reality and features Tomas Lindberg's final recordings, who recorded his vocals shortly before his death in 2025.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Engines Of Demolition

Black Label Society
Engines Of Demolition

[Album]
27 March 2026
Heavy Metal

'Engines Of Demolition' is the twelfth studio album by Black Label Society. The nearly five years since Doom Crew Inc. (2021) makes it the longest gap between studio albums in the band's career.

Performer(s):

Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

MNRK Heavy MNRK Heavy (Region: U.S.A.)
Spinefarm Records Spinefarm Records (Region: Europe)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Your Favourite Toy [HD Version]

Foo Fighters
Your Favourite Toy [HD Version]

[Album]
26 April 2026
Alternative Rock

'Your Favorite Toy' is the twelfth studio album by Foo Fighters. Produced by the band itself and Oliver Roman, it is the band's first studio album to feature drummer Ilan Rubin and follows the group's 2023 album But Here We Are.

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Pat Smear Pat Smear - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Roswell Records Roswell Records (Region: International)
RCA Records RCA Records (Region: International)
Sony Music Sony Music (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Your Favourite Toy

Foo Fighters
Your Favourite Toy

[Album]
26 April 2026
Alternative Rock

'Your Favorite Toy' is the twelfth studio album by Foo Fighters. Produced by the band itself and Oliver Roman, it is the band's first studio album to feature drummer Ilan Rubin and follows the group's 2023 album But Here We Are.

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Pat Smear Pat Smear - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Roswell Records Roswell Records (Region: International)
RCA Records RCA Records (Region: International)
Sony Music Sony Music (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [02] Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany (May 26, 2024)

Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [02] Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany (May 26, 2024)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
6 June 2026
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [01] Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany (May 24, 2024)

Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [01] Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany (May 24, 2024)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
4 June 2024
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Official Bootleg Series 2023 [01] Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 27, 2023)

Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2023 [01] Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 27, 2023)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
7 May 2023
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Official Bootleg Series 2023 [02] Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 29, 2023)

Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2023 [02] Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 29, 2023)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
9 May 2023
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]

Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
After The Gold Rush [50th Anniversary Edition]

Neil Young
After The Gold Rush [50th Anniversary Edition]

[Album; Reissue; 50th Anniversary]
19 March 2021
Folk Rock

'After The Goldrush [50th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Neil Young.

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Keyboard [Member]

Label(s):

Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: International)

Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
After The Gold Rush [50th Anniversary Edition / HD Version]

Neil Young
After The Gold Rush [50th Anniversary Edition / HD Version]

[Album; Reissue; 50th Anniversary]
19 March 2021
Folk Rock

'After The Goldrush [50th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Neil Young.

Label(s):

Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: International)

Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Cause For Conflict (Remastered)

Kreator
Cause For Conflict (Remastered)

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
23 February 2018
Thrash Metal

'Cause For Conflict (Remastered)' is a remastered version of the seventh studio album by Kreator. It also includes bonus tracks.

Performer(s):

Mille Petrozza Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Outcast (Remastered)

Kreator
Outcast (Remastered)

[Album; Reissue; Remasters]
23 February 2018
Thrash Metal

'Outcast (Remastered)' is a remastered version of the eigth studio album by Kreator. It also includes bonus tracks.

Performer(s):

Mille Petrozza Mille Petrozza - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Jurgen Reil Jurgen Reil - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Noise International Noise International (Region: International)
BMG Records BMG Records (Region: International)

Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Curse Of The Antichrist, Live In Agony

Destruction
The Curse Of The Antichrist, Live In Agony

[Album; Live]
25 September 2009
Thrash Metal

'The Curse Of The Antichrist, Live In Agony' is the third live album by Destruction.

Label(s):

AFM Records AFM Records (Region: Europe)

Location(s):


Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Thirst

Tankard
Thirst

[Album]
19 December 2008
Thrash Metal

'Thirst' is the thirteenth studio album by Tankard.

Label(s):

AFM Records AFM Records (Region: Europe)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Wrecking Everything, Live

Overkill
Wrecking Everything, Live

[Album; Live]
18 June 2002
Thrash Metal

'Wrecking Everything, Live' is a live album by Overkill.

Label(s):

Spitfire Records Spitfire Records (Region: International)

Germany
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Masquerade In Blood

Sodom
Masquerade In Blood

[Album]
1 June 1995
Thrash Metal

'Masquerade In Blood' is the seventh studio album by Sodom. Musically, It is often seen as the band's rawest and heaviest record, and continues in the same vein as that of their previous album, but in a more post-thrash fashion.

Label(s):

Steamhammer Records Steamhammer Records (Region: International)

-Various-
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Want
A Nightmare On Elm Street 5, The Dream Child (Music From The New Line Cinema Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Various Artists
A Nightmare On Elm Street 5, The Dream Child (Music From The New Line Cinema Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
26 July 1989
-Various-

'A Nightmare On Elm Street 5, The Dream Child (Music From The New Line Cinema Motion Picture Soundtrack)' is the soundtrack to the film of the same name.

Label(s):

Jive Records Jive Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
KUSF Megaforce Demo

Metallica
KUSF Megaforce Demo

[Demo]
?? March 1983
Thrash Metal


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Leather, Bristles, Studs And Acne

Charged G.B.H.
Leather, Bristles, Studs And Acne

[E.P.]
?? September 1981
Punk

'Leather, Bristles, Studs And Acne' is the debut E.P. by Charged G.B.H.

Label(s):

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

Digital Library: New Additions

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

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At The Gates
The Ghost Of A Future Dead

[Album]
26 April 2026
Death Metal (Melodic)

'The Ghost Of A Future Dead' is the eighth studio album by At The Gates. It is the band's first album to feature co-founding guitarist Anders Bjorler since 2014's At War With Reality and features Tomas Lindberg's final recordings, who recorded his vocals shortly before his death in 2025.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

Foo Fighters
Your Favourite Toy [HD Version]

[Album]
26 April 2026
Alternative Rock

'Your Favorite Toy' is the twelfth studio album by Foo Fighters. Produced by the band itself and Oliver Roman, it is the band's first studio album to feature drummer Ilan Rubin and follows the group's 2023 album But Here We Are.

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Pat Smear Pat Smear - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Roswell Records Roswell Records (Region: International)
RCA Records RCA Records (Region: International)
Sony Music Sony Music (Region: International)

Foo Fighters
Your Favourite Toy

[Album]
26 April 2026
Alternative Rock

'Your Favorite Toy' is the twelfth studio album by Foo Fighters. Produced by the band itself and Oliver Roman, it is the band's first studio album to feature drummer Ilan Rubin and follows the group's 2023 album But Here We Are.

Performer(s):

Dave Grohl Dave Grohl - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Pat Smear Pat Smear - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Roswell Records Roswell Records (Region: International)
RCA Records RCA Records (Region: International)
Sony Music Sony Music (Region: International)

Ian Gillan Band
Down The Road, The Complete Ian Gillan Band Story

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
2026
Classic Rock


Nine Inch Noize
Nine Inch Noize

[Album]
17 April 2026
Rock (Industrial)

'Nine Inch Noize' is a collaborative industrial album by Nine Inch Nails and German electronic musician Boys Noize, who perform under the collaborative banner Nine Inch Noize. The album consists of reworked versions of songs by Nine Inch Nails, a new version of a song by Soft Cell, and a cover of a song by How To Destroy Angels.

Label(s):

Interscope Records Interscope Records (Region: International)
The Null Corporation The Null Corporation (Region: International)

Rainbow
Rarities

[Album; Compilation]
2026
Classic Rock


Ringo Starr
Long Long Road

[Album]
26 April 2026
Classic Rock

'Long Long Road' is the twenty-second studio album by Ringo Starr. It is Starr's third country and Americana album, following Beaucoups Of Blues (1970) and Look Up (2025), and it features guest appearances from Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Molly Tuttle, and Sarah Jarosz.

Performer(s):

Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) (Region: International)

Ringo Starr
Long Long Road [HD Version]

[Album]
26 April 2026
Classic Rock

'Long Long Road' is the twenty-second studio album by Ringo Starr. It is Starr's third country and Americana album, following Beaucoups Of Blues (1970) and Look Up (2025), and it features guest appearances from Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Molly Tuttle, and Sarah Jarosz.

Performer(s):

Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) (Region: International)

Six Feet Under
Next To Die

[Album]
28 April 2026
Death Metal

'Left To Die' is the fifteenth studio album by Six Feet Under.

Label(s):

Metal Blade Records Metal Blade Records (Region: International)

The Cure
Boys Don't Cry (86 Mix)

[E.P.]
2026
Alternative Rock


Therion
Con Orquesta (Live In Mexico)

[Album; Live]
2026
Symphonic Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [20] 2025-06-29 - Denver, CO

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [17] 2025-06-20 - Santa Clara, CA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [18] 2025-06-22 - Santa Clara, CA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal



Metallica
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [19] 2025-06-27 - Denver, CO

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Thrash Metal


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [02] Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida (April 26, 2025)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
6 May 2026
Grunge Rock

Performer(s):

Eddie Vedder Eddie Vedder - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Mike McCready Mike McCready - Guitar [Member]
Stone Gossard Stone Gossard - Guitar [Member]
Josh Klinghoffer Josh Klinghoffer - Guitar [Guest]
Jeff Ament Jeff Ament - Bass Guitar [Member]
Matt Cameron Matt Cameron - Drums [Member]

Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [11]

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [01] Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida (April 24, 2025)

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
4 May 2026
Grunge Rock

Performer(s):

Eddie Vedder Eddie Vedder - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Mike McCready Mike McCready - Guitar [Member]
Stone Gossard Stone Gossard - Guitar [Member]
Josh Klinghoffer Josh Klinghoffer - Guitar [Guest]
Jeff Ament Jeff Ament - Bass Guitar [Member]
Matt Cameron Matt Cameron - Drums [Member]

Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [10]

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [03]

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [04]

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [05]

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [06]

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [07]

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [08]

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2025 [09]

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2025
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [13] 2024-06-25: Manchester, UK

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [08] 2024/05/22 Los Angeles, CA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [09] 2024/05/25 Napa Valley, CA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Grunge Rock



Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [12] 2024/06/22 Dublin, IRELAND

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [07] 2024/05/21 Los Angeles, CA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [06] 2024/05/18 Las Vegas, NV

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [04] 2024/05/13 Sacramento, CA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [10] 2024/05/28 Seattle, WA

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Grunge Rock


Pearl Jam
Official Bootleg Series 2024 [05] 2024/05/16 Las Vegas, NV

[Album; Live; Official Bootleg]
2024
Grunge Rock


Tygers Of Pan Tang
Animal Instinct [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
2024
Heavy Metal


Dokken
Heaven Comes Down

[Album]
2023
Hard Rock


Miles Davis
Big Fun [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
2022
Jazz


Therion
Pazuzu

[Single]
2022
Symphonic Metal


Miley Cyrus
Nothing Else Matters

[Single]
2021
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

Andrew Watt Andrew Watt - Guitar [Guest]


Metallica
Blackened 2020

[Single]
15 May 2020
Thrash Metal

Performer(s):

James Hetfield James Hetfield - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Kirk Hammett Kirk Hammett - Guitar [Member]
Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo - Bass Guitar [Member]
Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich - Drums [Member]



Lacuna Coil
Black Anima

[Album]
2019
Gothic Metal


The Cure
Anniversary 1978-2018, Live In Hyde Park London

[Album; Live]
2019
Alternative Rock


Therion
Les Epaves

[E.P.]
2019
Symphonic Metal


The Cure
Mixed Up [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2018
Alternative Rock


M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction)
Busted, Broke And American

[Album]
2017
Thrash Metal (Crossover)


Various Artists
Make Sub Pop Great Again

[Album; Compilation]
2016
-Various-


Lacuna Coil
Broken Crown Halo [Limited Edition]

[Album; Limited Edition]
2014
Gothic Metal


Various Artists
Sub Pop Silver Jubilee

[Album; Compilation]
2013
-Various-


The Cure
Disintegration [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2010
Alternative Rock


Miles Davis
All Miles, The Prestige Albums

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
2009
Jazz


Miles Davis
The Complete Columbia Album Collection

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
2009
Jazz


Various Artists
British Rock 'n' Roll Anthology (1956-1964)

[Album; Compilation]
2009
-Various-


Tygers Of Pan Tang
Animal Instinct

[Album]
2008
Heavy Metal


Venomous Concept
Poisoned Apple

[Album]
2008
Hardcore Punk


Lacuna Coil
Closer

[Single]
2006
Gothic Metal


The Cure
The Head On The Door [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2006
Alternative Rock


The Cure
The Top [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2006
Alternative Rock


The Cure
Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2006
Alternative Rock



The Cure
Pornography [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2004
Alternative Rock


The Cure
Three Imaginary Boys [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2004
Alternative Rock


The Cure
Seventeen Seconds [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2004
Alternative Rock


The Cure
Faith [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2004
Alternative Rock


Various Artists
Sub Pop Patient Zero

[Album; Compilation]
2004
-Various-


Various Artists
The Matrix Reloaded (Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
2003
-Various-


Miles Davis
The Complete Miles Davis At Montreux (1973-1991)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
2002
Jazz


Dokken
The Very Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
1999
Hard Rock


Elton John
The Classic Years (06) A Single Man

[Album; Reissue]
1998
Classic Rock


Various Artists
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
1998
-Various-




Various Artists
Sub Pop Sound Check

[Album; Compilation]
1998
-Various-


Frank Zappa
200 Motels (Soundtrack) [Reissue]

[Album; Soundtrack; Reissue]
1997
Classic Rock


Elton John
Blue Moves [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
1996
Classic Rock


Elton John
The Classic Years (04) Honky Chateau

[Album; Reissue]
1995
Classic Rock



Frank Zappa
Lumpy Gravy [Remixed]

[Album; Reissue]
1995
Classic Rock


Metallica
First U.K. Gig

[Album; Unauthorised]
1995
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Do You Like Our Sound?

[Album; Unauthorised]
1995
Thrash Metal


Rainbow
Black Masquerade

[Album; Live]
1995
Classic Rock


Various Artists
Saturday Morning, Cartoon's Greatest Hits

[Album; Compilation]
1995
-Various-


Metallica
Beyond The Wall Of Sound

[Album; Unauthorised]
1994
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Covering 'Em

[Album; Unauthorised]
1994
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Riffs 1987

[Album; Unauthorised]
1994
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Live At Woodstock '94

[Album; Unauthorised]
1994
Thrash Metal


Metallica
1994 Woodstock

[Album; Unauthorised]
1994
Thrash Metal


Various Artists
The John Peel Sub Pop Sessions (1989-1993)

[Album; Compilation]
1994
-Various-


Metallica
Argentina Grita

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
World Tour '93

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Live Vol. 1

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Tower Of Strength

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
The Wild Bunch

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Live Vol. 2

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal

Location(s):

Kabuki Theatre Kabuki Theatre Some tracks.

Metallica
Live Vol. 3

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Destroyer

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Live USA (1991-1992)

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Roaring Through Europe

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
One Of 282

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Sheer Rage / Riding The Black

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Naughty Vol. 1 & 2 (Live In Canada '92)

[Album; Unauthorised]
1993
Thrash Metal


Various Artists
Dazed And Confused (Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
1993
-Various-


Metallica
Fight Fire With Fire

[Album; Unauthorised]
1992
Thrash Metal


Metallica
For Whom The Bell Tolls

[Album; Unauthorised]
1992
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Open Graves

[Album; Unauthorised]
1992
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Wherever We May Roam Tour '92

[Album; Unauthorised]
1992
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Whiplash (World Tour '91)

[Album; Unauthorised]
1992
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Mistreated

[Album; Unauthorised]
1992
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Fade To Black

[Album; Unauthorised]
1992
Thrash Metal


Various Artists
Megaforce, Deeper Into The Vault

[Album; Compilation]
1991
-Various-


Various Artists
Australian Hits Of The 80's

[Album; Compilation]
1989
-Various-


Viking
Do Or Die

[Album]
1988
Thrash Metal



Uriah Heep
Salisbury [Reissue]

[Album]
1986
Classic Rock


Uriah Heep
Look At Yourself [Reissue]

[Album]
1986
Classic Rock


Uriah Heep
Demons And Wizards [Reissue]

[Album]
1986
Classic Rock


Uriah Heep
The Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
1986
Classic Rock




Tygers Of Pan Tang
The Cage

[Album]
1982
Heavy Metal


Charged G.B.H.
Leather, Bristles, Studs And Acne

[E.P.]
?? September 1981
Punk

'Leather, Bristles, Studs And Acne' is the debut E.P. by Charged G.B.H.

Label(s):

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

The Mothers Of Invention
One Size Fits All

[Album]
1975
Classic Rock



The Mothers Of Invention
Mothermania

[Album]
1969
Classic Rock


The Mothers Of Invention
Uncle Meat

[Album]
1969
Classic Rock



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