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13 June 2026

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Jimi Hendrix Logo

Are You Experienced [U.K. Edition / Mono]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced [U.K. Edition / Mono] (1967)

[Classic Rock]

United Kingdom

Rating - 4 Stars

The fifth month of 1967 was a complex and vibrant time musically. All eyes were on The Beatles, and the psychedelia of Sgt. Pepper would see the light of day in just under a month. The times were a-changin', and many albums over the next year would change the rock landscape forever. One of those was the arrival of Are You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Fronted by American born Jimi Hendrix, a guitar virtuoso like no one had ever seen before - or ever would again, the power trio was the talk of the London underground at the time of their debut album's release. Recorded in dribs and drabs over a 6 month period as the songs appeared and the money accrued, it was at the forefront of the musical change brewing. Although it sounds dated at times today, it still holds its place as an essential album. It is amazing to think that upon its release in the U.K. it was only available in mono, and stereo mix did not appear until 1970! Although the album does suffer somewhat from the one dimensional sound mono produces, the album still manages to build excitement. The album opens with a burst of feedback and 'Foxy Lady' rumbles out the speakers. These days the song is a staple of classic rock, but in 1967 this rough and ready song must have sounded like it was coming from outer space. The bassline weaves in and out of the guitar riff and the whole track drips with a slinking sexiness. 'Manic Depression' really kicks the album into gear, and the song is more proto-heavy metal than anything Deep Purple or Led Zeppelin ever produced. Its rhythm drags you along for the ride, and Hendrix now really starts to showcase his chops with a shredding solo like nothing else in its time. The blues of 'Red House' are an even better case for the skills of the guitarist, but it could be said that blues licks like these were everywhere in London at that time, with Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page both showing this type of skill in many a club on any Saturday night. The charm of the song really lies in the delivery, with Hendrix pining for his lost love, only to then casually mention her sister will probably be interested anyway. It is great window into his cheeky personality. 'Can You See Me' is another great rock song, bristling with energy. 'Love Or Confusion' slows the pace a little, and shows that the band aren't one trick ponies. The song has more depth, both musically and lyrically. It is also one on Jimi's best vocal performances on the album. 'I Don't Live Today' jolts you back into the chaos, and closes side A with a great track that really showcases the psychedelic side of the band. Even the solo is uncontrolled and free, and is probably the least technical of any solo on the album, showing that even though anything was possible Hendrix still believed in restraint. It all ends in a burst of controlled feedback - or a 'freak out' if you had heard it on release. The gentle 'May This Be Love' opens side B, and is an amazingly crafted ballad. The melody bounces as if on streams of air, and the guitar tone never approaches anything too jagged, instead keeping a perfectly balanced sound throughout. The solo is flowing and tasteful in a way that only a master could construct it, and weaves itself into being part of the composition. 'Fire' is another well-known classic, but here it is a welcome return to the band's heavier side after such a beautiful sonnet. It has been placed here deliberately so its effect can hit with full force, and it does. The lengthy '3rd Stone From The Sun' is instrumental (if you ignore the warped and distorted 'alien' voices and spoken passages that were dubbed in later). It all starts a little drab, but lifts once it finds its groove. As one of the earliest compositions attempted at the album's sessions it was obviously near and dear to Hendrix's heart (he was an avid fan of science fiction), and his electric soloing carries it from being average. It is often noted as potentially the only filler on the album, but it does feature certain compositional moments that are worth paying attention to, such as the double-speed middle section. 'Remember' leads the album toward its conclusion and is a somewhat throw-away blues number. The U.S. version of the album (that featured a very different track list) chose to emit this track, and probably for good reason. The album's title track brings it all home, with a its weird tone (created using backward tape loops). This is psychedelic Hendrix at his best, both lyrically and musically. The guitar solo is even played backwards, but still fits compositionally, something only the brain of Jimi Hendrix could possibly devise. Restrained by both the studio limitations of the era and the mono mix these songs feel like there is more potential here than is realised. Add to this the buzz around Hendrix in London at the time (he had already outplayed Clapton while guesting with Cream) and the guitar work must have sounded somewhat muted. Make no mistake though, as it was obviously devised that way. The stage was where The Experience would really make a name for themselves, especially in those early days of destroying guitars and playing with teeth, but Hendrix knew that an album would last forever, and he had no intention of making it a showcase of gimmicks. Although not every track here is gold standard, it shows a man (who less than six months earlier had never written a song) finding his place and his muse. The future would see more ambitious compositions, but like every debut album by any artist, this album alone holds a certainly charm Hendrix never again achieved on tape. Move over Rover, let Jimi take over.

mindkiller8


Armored Saint Logo

Emotion Factory Reset

Armored Saint - Emotion Factory Reset (2026)

[Heavy Metal]

United States

Rating - 3 Stars

Continuing my One Listen Slingshot review exercise, I've chosen to apply this latest release from Armored Saint. It seems a little ironic that I have grown to take an interest in this band post lead singer John Bush being involved in the greatest betrayal in heavy metal history - replacing the metal voice legend, and Anthrax soul in Joey back in the 90's. Turns out John Bush is an O.K. bloke, although I'll never listen to his Anthrax releases. Right, now that is over let's move onto the album. I'm a casual follower of the band, although I now realised, from reading what they have been up to, it might be less casual. La Raza from 2010 was the last release I really loved through multiple, multiple listens. I do need to reacquaint myself to activity between then and now but let's focus on now. EMF is a 11 song 47-minute effort which is very much to my liking. The first track 'Close To The Bone', starts with a heavy fast paced tempo, along with the easily recognisable Bush vocal. Pete Sandoval continues to be a beast on those solos. So far, a great start for me and now I want to learn more. The following track keeps the pace up somewhat but don't seem to be as catchy as the opening track. Having said that it is far away from saying the tracks are throwaway material. Far from it. I've always liked the middle, where a band has its thrash heritage but links it with what you could call hard rock sound. It's nothing that has a direct line of it being easy to notice which side of the line a band might live on. The blend of the two is something I really enjoy. Particularly when we talk of such a legendary band which has members well respected for their chops. It is also worth pointing out they are one of the few bands that had a revolving door of ins and outs of the band. Current lineup consists of a band that all played together in the late 80's and have been back together for almost the past 20 years. Impressive stuff. If I am to call out a song as being sub-par, It's a 'Buzzkill' is not all that inspiring and doesn't offer anything to the listener apart from considering it a fill-in track. Moving on, by now you get the hint that while you had early hope maybe, it isn't their best work. However, as I said I don't mind a band like Armored Saint still putting out hard, punchy tracks. Seems though they were a few tracks short of having a memorable album allowing the fillers to bring the quality of the release down.


Artists: New Additions

These are new artists added this week.

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Blindead 23
Blindead 23 Logo Blindead 23

Blindead 23

Death Metal (Progressive)

Blinded 23 is a progressive metal band from Poland, formed in 2022 after the break-up of Blindead.

Poland


Labels: New Additions

These are new labels added this week.

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Experience Hendrix

Experience Hendrix

Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. is a company founded by Al Hendrix in 1995 after he regained control of his son's song and image rights from previous copyright owners, including MCA Records in July. Experience Hendrix oversees rights to Jimi Hendrix's recording catalog. Since its inception, it is run by the Hendrix family. It first licensed the catalog to MCA Records, but in 2009, they signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Legacy, and since 2010, all distribution of the Experience Hendrix recording catalog passed to Sony Music Entertainment.

United States


Legacy (Sony)

Legacy (Sony)

Legacy Recordings is an American record label that is a division of Sony Music. Formed in 1990 after Sony's acquisition of CBS Records, Legacy originally handled the archives of Sony Music-owned labels Columbia Records and Epic Records. In 2004, under the Sony BMG joint venture, the label began to manage the archives of RCA Records, J Records, Windham Hill Records, Arista, LaFace, Jive, and Buddah Records. Legacy Recordings also distributes Philadelphia International Records and the catalog of recordings produced by Phil Spector.

United States



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
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness [30th Anniversary Edition]

Smashing Pumpkins
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness [30th Anniversary Edition]

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
21 November 2025
Alternative Rock

'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness [30th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Smashing Pumpkins. It features the original album plus a number of bonus live tracks.

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

Capitol Records Capitol Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Bay Calls For Blood (Live In San Francisco)

Death Angel
The Bay Calls For Blood (Live In San Francisco)

[Album; Video; Live]
25 July 20215
Thrash Metal

'The Bay Calls For Blood (Live In San Francisco)' is a live album by Death angel.

Death Angel is an American thrash metal band from Daly City, California, initially active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2001. The band has gone through several line-up changes, leaving guitarist Rob Cavestany as the only constant member; he and vocalist Mark Osegueda (who joined the group in 1984) are the only members of Death Angel to appear on all of their studio albums. Death Angel is often referred to as one of the key bands in the Bay Area thrash metal movement of the 1980s, and secured opening slots at club venues that decade, including opening for their peers Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, Testament, Overkill, D.R.I., Mercyful Fate and Possessed. They are also often credited as one of the leaders of the second wave of thrash metal movement from the 1980s, and considered to be one of the "big eight" of the genre (along with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Testament, Exodus and Overkill), as well as one of the so-called "Big Six of Bay Area thrash metal" (alongside Exodus, Testament, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence).

Performer(s):

Mark Osegueda Mark Osegueda - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Live At The Roxy 9.25.14

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy
Live At The Roxy 9.25.14

[Album; Live]
15 June 2015
Hard Rock

'Live At The Roxy 9.25.14' (or 'Live At the Roxy 25.9.14' outside the United States) is a live album by Slash, featuring vocalist Myles Kennedy and backing band The Conspirators (bassist Todd Kerns, drummer Brent Fitz and rhythm guitarist Frank Sidoris).

Saul Hudson (born July 23, 1965), known professionally as Slash, is a British-American musician who serves as the lead guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Slash has received critical acclaim and is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Performer(s):

Slash (Saul Hudson) Slash (Saul Hudson) - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Armoury Records Armoury Records (Region: International)

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
WCW Mayhem, The Music

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)

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Soon
Bride Of Chucky (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

Various Artists
Bride Of Chucky (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
16 October 1998
-Various-

'Bride Of Chucky (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)' is the soundtrack to the 1998 film of the same name.

Label(s):

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

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Not Of This Earth

Joe Satriani
Not Of This Earth

[Album]
18 December 1986
Rock

'Not Of This Earth' is the debut studio album by Joe Satriani.

Joseph Satriani (born July 15, 1956) is an American rock guitarist, composer, and songwriter. Early in his career he worked as a guitar instructor, with many of his former students achieving fame, including Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Rick Hunolt, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, Charlie Hunter, Kevin Cadogan, and Alex Skolnick. Satriani went on to have a successful solo music career, starting in the late 1980s. He is a 15-time Grammy Award nominee and has sold over ten million albums, making him the bestselling instrumental rock guitarist of all time.

Performer(s):

Joe Satriani Joe Satriani - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

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

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Beatles Story [U.S.]

The Beatles
The Beatles Story [U.S.]

[Album; Compilation]
23 November 1964
Classic Rock

'The Beatles Story' is the sixth U.S. album by The Beatles. It is a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and snippets of original or orchestral versions of The Beatles songs, with voice-over narration. The album's original liner notes described it as a 'narrative and musical biography' of Beatlemania. It was produced by Los Angeles-based songwriter and producer Gary Usher and disc jockey and lyricist Roger Christian, and narrated by John Babcock, Al Wiman and Christian.

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways. The band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. They are the best-selling music act of all time, with estimated sales of 600 million units worldwide. They are the most successful act in the history of the U.S. Billboard charts, holding the record for most number-one albums on the U.K. Albums Chart (15), most number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (20), and most singles sold in the U.K. (21.9 million). The band received many accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, an Academy Award and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards. They were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1988, and each principal member was individually inducted between 1994 and 2015. In 2004 and 2011, the group topped Rolling Stone's lists of the greatest artists in history. Time magazine named them among the 20th century's 100 most important people.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Beatles Story [U.S. / Mono]

The Beatles
The Beatles Story [U.S. / Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
23 November 1964
Classic Rock

'The Beatles Story' is the sixth U.S. album by The Beatles. It is a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and snippets of original or orchestral versions of The Beatles songs, with voice-over narration. The album's original liner notes described it as a 'narrative and musical biography' of Beatlemania. It was produced by Los Angeles-based songwriter and producer Gary Usher and disc jockey and lyricist Roger Christian, and narrated by John Babcock, Al Wiman and Christian.

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways. The band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. They are the best-selling music act of all time, with estimated sales of 600 million units worldwide. They are the most successful act in the history of the U.S. Billboard charts, holding the record for most number-one albums on the U.K. Albums Chart (15), most number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (20), and most singles sold in the U.K. (21.9 million). The band received many accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, an Academy Award and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards. They were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1988, and each principal member was individually inducted between 1994 and 2015. In 2004 and 2011, the group topped Rolling Stone's lists of the greatest artists in history. Time magazine named them among the 20th century's 100 most important people.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

These are new releases coming to Core Discographies soon.

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Aerosmith

Aerosmith [Legendary Edition]

[Album; Reissue]
Rock

United States

Status: Want

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Blood Incantation

All Gates Open (Soundtrack)

[Album; Soundtrack]
Death Metal (Progressive)

United States

Status: Tagging

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Dan Swano

Moontower [Reissue]

[Album; Reissue]
Death Metal (Progressive)

Sweden

Status: Tagging

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Dangerous Toys

Demolition

[Album]
Hard Rock

-Unknown-

Status: Tagging

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Dead Pony

Eat My Dust!

[E.P.]
Alternative Rock

United Kingdom

Status: Tagging

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Flea

Honora

[Album]
Alternative Rock

United States

Status: Tagging

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Funeral Home

Your Funeral

[Album]
Death Metal

-Unknown-

Status: Tagging

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Godsmack

Live At Mohegan Sun

[Album; Live]
Alternative Rock

United States

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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John Zorn

Sing Me Now Asleep

[Album]
Jazz

United States

Status: Tagging

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Melvins And Napalm Death

Savage Imperial Death March

[Album]
Alternative Rock

-Various-

Status: Want

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MOL

Dreamcrush

[Album]
Black Metal

-Unknown-

Status: Tagging

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Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts

As Time Explodes

[Album]
Folk Rock

Canada

Status: Want

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Nine Inch Nails

Tron, Ares (Divergence)

[Album; Soundtrack]
Rock (Industrial)

United States

Status: Tagging

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Rainbow

Rarities

[Album; Compilation]
Classic Rock

United Kingdom

Status: Tagging

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Various Artists

Ride The Rainbow, The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow

[Album; Compilation; Tribute]
Classic Rock

United Kingdom

Status: Tagging

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The Ruins Of Beverast

Tempelschlaf

[Album]
Black Metal

-Unknown-

Status: Tagging

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The Who

Eden Project Live 25-07-2023

[Album; Live]
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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Trelldom

.By The Word.

[Album]
Black Metal

Norway

Status: Tagging

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Van Halen

Live At Wembley 1995

[Album; Live]
Hard Rock

United States

Status: Tagging

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Vanir

Wyld

[Album]
Death Metal (Melodic)

Denmark

Status: Tagging

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Various Artists

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

[Album; Compilation]
-Various-

-Various-

Status: Tagging

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Wolfbastard

Satanic Scum Punks

[Album]
Black Metal

-Unknown-

Status: Tagging

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Worm

Necropalace

[Album]
Black Metal

-Unknown-

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
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness [30th Anniversary Edition]

Smashing Pumpkins
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness [30th Anniversary Edition]

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
21 November 2025
Alternative Rock

'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness [30th Anniversary Edition]' is a reissue by Smashing Pumpkins. It features the original album plus a number of bonus live tracks.

Performer(s):

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

Label(s):

Capitol Records Capitol Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Bay Calls For Blood (Live In San Francisco)

Death Angel
The Bay Calls For Blood (Live In San Francisco)

[Album; Video; Live]
25 July 20215
Thrash Metal

'The Bay Calls For Blood (Live In San Francisco)' is a live album by Death angel.

Performer(s):

Mark Osegueda Mark Osegueda - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Live At The Roxy 9.25.14

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy
Live At The Roxy 9.25.14

[Album; Live]
15 June 2015
Hard Rock

'Live At The Roxy 9.25.14' (or 'Live At the Roxy 25.9.14' outside the United States) is a live album by Slash, featuring vocalist Myles Kennedy and backing band The Conspirators (bassist Todd Kerns, drummer Brent Fitz and rhythm guitarist Frank Sidoris).

Performer(s):

Slash (Saul Hudson) Slash (Saul Hudson) - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Armoury Records Armoury Records (Region: International)

-Various-
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
WCW Mayhem, The Music

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)

-Various-
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Bride Of Chucky (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

Various Artists
Bride Of Chucky (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
16 October 1998
-Various-

'Bride Of Chucky (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)' is the soundtrack to the 1998 film of the same name.

Label(s):

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

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Not Of This Earth

Joe Satriani
Not Of This Earth

[Album]
18 December 1986
Rock

'Not Of This Earth' is the debut studio album by Joe Satriani.

Performer(s):

Joe Satriani Joe Satriani - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

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

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Beatles Story [U.S.]

The Beatles
The Beatles Story [U.S.]

[Album; Compilation]
23 November 1964
Classic Rock

'The Beatles Story' is the sixth U.S. album by The Beatles. It is a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and snippets of original or orchestral versions of The Beatles songs, with voice-over narration. The album's original liner notes described it as a 'narrative and musical biography' of Beatlemania. It was produced by Los Angeles-based songwriter and producer Gary Usher and disc jockey and lyricist Roger Christian, and narrated by John Babcock, Al Wiman and Christian.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Beatles Story [U.S. / Mono]

The Beatles
The Beatles Story [U.S. / Mono]

[Album; Compilation]
23 November 1964
Classic Rock

'The Beatles Story' is the sixth U.S. album by The Beatles. It is a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and snippets of original or orchestral versions of The Beatles songs, with voice-over narration. The album's original liner notes described it as a 'narrative and musical biography' of Beatlemania. It was produced by Los Angeles-based songwriter and producer Gary Usher and disc jockey and lyricist Roger Christian, and narrated by John Babcock, Al Wiman and Christian.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Label(s):

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

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.


A Perfect Circle
Starless

[Single]
2026
Alternative Rock


Acid Reign
Daze Of The Week

[Album]
15 May 2026
Thrash Metal (Crossover)

'Daze Of The Week' is the fourth studio album by Acid Reign,

Label(s):

Back On Black Back On Black (Region: Europe)

Blindead 23
Deuterium

[Album]
22 May 2026
Death Metal (Progressive)

'Deuterium' is the debut album by Blindead 23.

Label(s):

Peaceville Records Peaceville Records (Region: Europe)

Blood Incantation
All Gates Open (Soundtrack)

[Album; Soundtrack]
2026
Death Metal (Progressive)


Cemetery Skyline
Nordic Gothic [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue]
2026
Gothic Metal


Dead Pony
Eat My Dust!

[E.P.]
2026
Alternative Rock


Deep Purple
Arrogant Boy

[Single]
2026
Classic Rock


Nine Inch Nails
Tron, Ares (Divergence)

[Album; Soundtrack]
2026
Rock (Industrial)


Pink Floyd
8 Tracks

[Album; Compilation]
5 June 2026
Classic Rock

'8-Tracks' is a compilation album by Pink Floyd. It features eight tracks spanning from Meddle (1971) to The Wall (1979).

Performer(s):

Roger Waters Roger Waters - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
David Gilmour David Gilmour - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Richard Wright Richard Wright - Keyboard [Member]
Nick Mason Nick Mason - Drums [Member]
Steven Wilson Steven Wilson - Mixing [Producer]

Label(s):

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

Pink Floyd
8 Tracks [HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
5 June 2026
Classic Rock

'8-Tracks' is a compilation album by Pink Floyd. It features eight tracks spanning from Meddle (1971) to The Wall (1979).

Performer(s):

Roger Waters Roger Waters - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
David Gilmour David Gilmour - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Richard Wright Richard Wright - Keyboard [Member]
Nick Mason Nick Mason - Drums [Member]
Steven Wilson Steven Wilson - Mixing [Producer]

Label(s):

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

The Who
Eden Project Live 25-07-2023

[Album; Live]
2026
Classic Rock


Voivod
Symphonique

[Album; Live]
5 June 2026
Thrash Metal

'Symphonique' is a live album by Voivod & The Orchestre Symphonique De Quebec.

Label(s):

Century Media Century Media (Region: International)

Swallow The Sun
Shining

[Album]
2024
Heavy Metal


Trelldom
.By The Shadows.

[Album]
2024
Black Metal


U2
Beautiful Day (Remastered)

[Single; Reissue]
2024
Rock


U2
Beautiful Day (Remastered) [HD Version]

[Single; Reissue]
2024
Rock



Swallow The Sun
Moonflowers

[Album]
2021
Heavy Metal


Matterhorn
Crimes Of Man

[Album]
2018
Heavy Metal


Sarah McLeod
Rocky's Diner

[Album]
2017
Alternative Rock


Pink Floyd
The Early Years (1967-1972) Crea-tion [HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
2016
Classic Rock


Pink Floyd
The Early Years (1965-1972) [HD Version]

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
2016
Classic Rock


Lynyrd Skynyrd
One More For The Fans

[Album; Live]
2015
Classic Rock


The Wallflowers
Glad All Over

[Album]
2012
Alternative Rock


The New Black
II, Better In Black

[Album]
2011
Metal


The Rolling Stones
Flashpoint [Reissue (2009)]

[Album; Reissue]
2009
Classic Rock


Metallica
Dying Time Is Here

[Album; Unauthorised]
1996
Thrash Metal


Metallica
LiveShitLoad

[Album; Unauthorised]
1996
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Load Of..

[Album; Unauthorised]
1996
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Made In Europe

[Album; Unauthorised]
1996
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Things That Should Not Be (1)

[Album; Unauthorised]
1995
Thrash Metal


Metallica
Things That Should Not Be (2)

[Album; Unauthorised]
1995
Thrash Metal


Jimi Hendrix
Band Of Gypsys [Reissue (1991)]

[Album; Live; Reissue]
1991
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
Flashpoint [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Limited Edition]
1991
Classic Rock


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