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26 October 2024

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I Want Blood

Jerry Cantrell - I Want Blood (2024)

[Grunge Rock]

U.S.A.

Rating - 3 Stars

Anything from Jerry Cantrell is a blessing for fans, but the line between his solo work and main band Alice In Chains is slowly becoming more blurred with each solo release. We know he isn't a one trick pony, and he has in the past proven he can write some incredibly powerful and stirring ballads, but his modus operandi in recent album is generally fixed on songs that are heavy and dirge-like in structure. He broke free of that slightly on his previous album Brighten (2001), but here he returns to what he knows best. 'Vilified' opens the album with a typical Cantrell riff, and it is only moments before his distinct voice chimes in. The chorus is loaded with the usually multilayered vocals, and the listener realises this album isn't going to stray far from his usual style. It is worth noting that this isn't a bad thing, as his songs are always full of harmony and driving melody regardless of the instruments and musicians involved, and this album is full of that richness fans want to hear. Track 2, the sludgy 'Off The Rails' has a main riff reminiscent of Iron Maiden's 'Wasted Years', and drives along nicely, pulling the listener into the album's big ballad 'Afterglow'. As with every Cantrell penned ballad it showcases the big chorus, and it is a welcome addition to the album to open up its scope. If anything negative can be said, it's that the album needed another big ballad or two, as many of the songs stick to a similar tempo and guitar tone, and until the songs get a chance to sink in after a few listens many of the tracks blend into one. In some ways Jerry has done the stronger songs a disservice by making them all blend so easily into each other, and better tracks like 'Held Your Tongue' take a number of listens before they break free of the others. 'Let It Lie' feels like a Tool-style track is trying break free, but Jerry keeps it constrained to what he knows. Although he uses many of his usual production techniques (such as the vocal multitracking mentioned previously), the album does feel a little less 'produced' and loose that recent Alice In Chains albums. Regardless, many of the songs (such as slow closer 'It Comes') could easy have a shared vocal with William DuVall and immediately be at home on any Alice In Chains album. All in all, one thing Jerry can be counted on to produce is the sort of music that could be called 'comfort food', an album full of songs that sound so familiar it is like you already know them, even when hearing them for the first time. Whether that is a good thing or bad is up to the individual listener to decide.

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...art

Regurgitator - ...art (1999)

[Alternative Rock]

Australia

Rating - 0 Stars

Important to note that in between Unit (1997) and .art (1999), the diabolical band Happyland was formed by Gurge singer Quan and Janet, bass player from Spiderbait. They scrouged the earth with their rubbish pop sounds for a couple of years. Unfortunately I could start and end this review by saying that, to me, this was the death of both bands. Anyway the record starts off positive with an upbeat pretty much straight forward V/CV called 'Happiness' and is an easy/catchy listen. Track 3 is where the deal is off. No wonder the poor drummer quit after the end of this record. It is insipid techno/disco rubbish. They have always been on the edge a little with this sound, but to have a whole song dedicated to it goes too far for me. Even 'I Wanna Be A Nudist' doesn't win me over as it tries to be a salute to the old-stuff (sort of). Next track, again tries to win the early fans over with its queerness but it's strike 2 for me. From here it's pretty fucked up. Hats off to drummer Martin who co-wrote track 11 'Obtusian', which is not too bad.


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Fanning Dempsey National Park
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Fanning Dempsey National Park

Alternative Rock

Fanning Dempsey National Park is a collaboration between Bernard Fanning (Powderfinger) and Paul Dempsey (Something For Kate).

Australia


Members: New Additions

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Locations: New Additions

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Core Discographies: New Additions

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I Want Blood

Jerry Cantrell
I Want Blood

[Album]
18 October 2024
Grunge Rock

'I Want Blood' is the fourth solo album by Jerry Cantrell.


U.S.A.
MP3
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Supercharged

The Offspring
Supercharged

[Album]
11 October 2024
Punk Rock

'Supercharged' is the eleventh studio album by The Offspring. It was produced by Bob Rock, who had worked with the band on it's previous three studio albums. It is the band's first album to feature bassist Todd Morse as an official member and the band's first album to feature multi-instrumentalist Jonah Nimoy and drummer Brandon Pertzborn.


Norway
MP3
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The Wolf & The King

1349
The Wolf & The King

[Album]
4 October 2024
Black Metal

'The Wolf & The King' is the eigth album by 1349.


U.K.
MP3
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Electric Lady Studios, A Jimi Hendrix Vision

Jimi Hendrix
Electric Lady Studios, A Jimi Hendrix Vision

[Compilation Boxed Set]
4 October 2024
Classic Rock

'Electric Lady Studios, A Jimi Hendrix Vision' is boxed set by Jimi Hendrix. It features recordings made at his Electric Lady Studios is the months before his death, whilst working on his next album.


U.K.
MP3
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My Years With UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978)

Michael Schenker
My Years With UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978)

[Album]
20 September 2024
Hard Rock

'My Years With UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978)' is an album by Michael Schenker Group. It features songs recorded by the band UFO between 1972 and 1978 when Schenker was a member.


U.K.
MP3
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Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg

[Album]
6 September 2024
Heavy Metal

'Blitzkrieg' is the tenth studio album by Blitzkrieg.


Australia
MP3
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The Deluge

Fanning Dempsey National Park
The Deluge

[Album]
2 August 2024
Alternative Rock

'The Deluge' is the debut album by Fanning Dempsey National Park,


U.S.A.
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Tenderness, Live In Los Angeles

Duff McKagan
Tenderness, Live In Los Angeles

[Album]
28 June 2024
Hard Rock

'Tenderness, Live In Los Angeles' is a live album by Duff McKagan. It was recorded in 2019 on his Tenderness album tour.


Core Discographies: Releases Coming Soon

These are new releases coming to Core Discographies soon.

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Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie [Thank U Edition]

[Album]
Rock

Canada

Status: Tagging


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Tales From The Thousand Lakes, Live At Tavastia

[Album]
Death Metal

Finland

Status: Tagging


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Rarities 1991-2001

[Album]
Death Metal

Finland

Status: Tagging


Ann Wilson & Tripsitter


Live In Concert

[Album]
Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Through Storms Ahead

[Album]
Metalcore

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


Avernus


Grievances

[Album]
Doom Metal

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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XXX Years Ov Blasphemy

[Album]
Death Metal (Blackened)

Poland

Status: Tagging


Billy Morrison


The Morrison Project

[Album]
Alternative Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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A Feast For The Tasteless

[Album]
Death Metal

Canada

Status: Want


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Somewhere Far Beyond, Live

[Album]
Power Metal

Germany

Status: Tagging


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Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited

[Album]
Power Metal

Germany

Status: Tagging


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Infinite Evolution

[Album]
Thrash Metal

U.S.A.

Status: Want


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50th Anniversary Live (Third Night)

[Album]
Hard Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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50th Anniversary Live (Second Night)

[Album]
Hard Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Want


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The 50th Anniversary Collection, 1974 (The Copyright Extension Collection Vol. VII)

[Compilation Album]
Classic Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Editing


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The Very Best Of

[Compilation Album]
Classic Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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The Live Series, Songs Of Celebration

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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The Live Series, Songs From Around The World 2

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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The Live Series, Songs Of Concience

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Road Diary

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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The Live Series, Songs From Under Cover 3

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Loads Of Remixes

[E.P.]
Post-Grunge Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Tritonus Nights

[Album]
Doom Metal

Sweden

Status: Want


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Stadium Anthems

[Compilation Album]
Post-Grunge Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Rock 'n' Roll Star!

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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'hours.' REMIX EP

[E.P.]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Pyromania [40th Anniversary]

[Album]
Hard Rock

U.K.

Status: Want


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Conqueress, Extended

[E.P.]
Heavy Metal

Germany

Status: Tagging


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To The Limit, The Essential Collection

[Compilation Album]
Classic Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Best Of (1969-1974)

[Compilation Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Better Dead Than Mainstream, Live At The Marquee Theater

[Album]
Groove Metal

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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American Idiot [20th Anniversary Edition]

[Album]
Punk Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Avenge The Fallen

[Album]
Power Metal

Sweden

Status: Tagging


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Mind Games (The Ultimate Collection)

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Mind Games (The Elements Mix)

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Mind Games (The Evolution Documentary)

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Mind Games (The Out-takes)

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Mind Games (The Raw Studio Mixes)

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Mind Games (The Ultimate Mixes)

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Mind Games (The Meditation Mixes)

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Love Songs Live

[Album]
Jazz

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Her Melodious Lay

[Album]
Jazz

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Ballads

[Album]
Jazz

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Sheltering Skies

[Album]
Progressive Rock

U.K.

Status: Want


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King Crimson Collectors' Club, No. 49-50 Live In Montreal 1984

[Album]
Progressive Rock

U.K.

Status: Want


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Papercuts

[Compilation Album]
Nu Metal

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Papercuts Instrumentals

[Compilation Album]
Nu Metal

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Cancelled

[E.P.]
Hard Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Want


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Archives Vol. III (1976-1987)

[Compilation Boxed Set]
Folk Rock

Canada

Status: Tagging


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Special Release Series Vol. 03 Duma

[Album]
Folk Rock

Canada

Status: Want


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Definitley Maybe [30th Anniversary Edition]

[Album]
Rock

U.K.

Status: Want


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Levels Of Perception

[Album]
Death Metal

Netherlands

Status: Want


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Live From Red Rocks

[Album]
Alternative Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Want


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A Cat Called Domino, Rare Cuts From Roy Orbison

[Compilation Album]
Rock & Roll

U.S.A.

Status: Tagging


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Martha's Music Vault, SP On The Radio 1988-89 / Starchildren Live 8.18.90

[Album]
Alternative Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Want


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Planet Girls

[Album]
Alternative Rock

U.S.A.

Status: Want


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1964 U.S. Albums (In Mono)

[Albums Boxed Set]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Want


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Paris [30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album]
Alternative Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Light 'Em Up

[Album]
Hard Rock

-Various-

Status: Want


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Resurrected, Vol. 1

[Compilation Album]
Hard Rock

-Various-

Status: Tagging


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Resurrected, Vol. 2

[Compilation Album]
Hard Rock

-Various-

Status: Tagging


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Welcome To Shepherd's Bush

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Cutouts

[Album]
Alternative Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Live At Shea Stadium 1982

[Album]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Want


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1976

[Albums Boxed Set]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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The Acoustic Sessions

[E.P.]
Classic Rock

U.K.

Status: Tagging


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Confidenza (Music For The Daniele Luchetti Film)

[Album]
Alternative Rock

U.K.

Status: Want


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Grieghallen 20180528

[Album]
Black Metal

Norway

Status: Want


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Die For Us

[Album]
Death Metal

Australia

Status: Want



Digital Library: New Additions

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

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Norway
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The Wolf & The King

1349
The Wolf & The King

[Album]
4 October 2024
Black Metal

'The Wolf & The King' is the eigth album by 1349.


U.K.
MP3
Tagging
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Tagging

Cover Image
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Billy Morrison
The Morrison Project

[Album]
2024
Alternative Rock


U.K.
MP3
Complete
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Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg

[Album]
6 September 2024
Heavy Metal

'Blitzkrieg' is the tenth studio album by Blitzkrieg.


U.S.A.
MP3
Tagging
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Tagging

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Coming Soon


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Bush
Loads Of Remixes

[E.P.]
2024
Post-Grunge Rock


U.S.A.
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Tenderness, Live In Los Angeles

Duff McKagan
Tenderness, Live In Los Angeles

[Album]
28 June 2024
Hard Rock

'Tenderness, Live In Los Angeles' is a live album by Duff McKagan. It was recorded in 2019 on his Tenderness album tour.


Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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The Deluge

Fanning Dempsey National Park
The Deluge

[Album]
2 August 2024
Alternative Rock

'The Deluge' is the debut album by Fanning Dempsey National Park,


Australia
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Whatever, Whatever [HD Version]

Grinspoon
Whatever, Whatever [HD Version]

[Album]
9 August 2024
Alternative Rock


U.S.A.
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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I Want Blood

Jerry Cantrell
I Want Blood

[Album]
18 October 2024
Grunge Rock

'I Want Blood' is the fourth solo album by Jerry Cantrell.


U.K.
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Electric Lady Studios, A Jimi Hendrix Vision

Jimi Hendrix
Electric Lady Studios, A Jimi Hendrix Vision

[Compilation Boxed Set]
4 October 2024
Classic Rock

'Electric Lady Studios, A Jimi Hendrix Vision' is boxed set by Jimi Hendrix. It features recordings made at his Electric Lady Studios is the months before his death, whilst working on his next album.


U.K.
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
My Years With UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978)

Michael Schenker
My Years With UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978)

[Album]
20 September 2024
Hard Rock

'My Years With UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978)' is an album by Michael Schenker Group. It features songs recorded by the band UFO between 1972 and 1978 when Schenker was a member.


U.S.A.
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Supercharged

The Offspring
Supercharged

[Album]
11 October 2024
Punk Rock

'Supercharged' is the eleventh studio album by The Offspring. It was produced by Bob Rock, who had worked with the band on it's previous three studio albums. It is the band's first album to feature bassist Todd Morse as an official member and the band's first album to feature multi-instrumentalist Jonah Nimoy and drummer Brandon Pertzborn.


U.S.A.
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Supercharged [HD Version]

The Offspring
Supercharged [HD Version]

[Album]
11 October 2024
Punk Rock


U.K.
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The Smile
Cutouts

[Album]
2024
Alternative Rock


U.S.A.
MP3
Tagging
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Cover Image
Coming Soon


U.S.A.
MP3
Tagging
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U.K.
MP3
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Michael Schenker
Rock Shock

[Album]
18 February 2022
Hard Rock


U.S.A.
MP3
Tagging
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Bride
Christmas

[Album]
2021
Heavy Metal


U.S.A.
MP3
Tagging
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Cover Image
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Brutal Truth
End Time [Special Edition]

[Album]
2011
Death Metal


U.S.A.
MP3
Tagging
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Cover Image
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U.S.A.
MP3
Tagging
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Brutal Truth
Need To Control [Reissue]

[Album]
2010
Death Metal


U.S.A.
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Brutal Truth
Goodbye Cruel World!

[Album]
1999
Death Metal


Physical Media: New Additions

These are new additions to the Physical Media this week.

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U.K.

Electric Lady Studios, A Jimi Hendrix Vision

Jimi Hendrix
Electric Lady Studios, A Jimi Hendrix Vision

[Compilation Boxed Set]
4 October 2024
Classic Rock

'Electric Lady Studios, A Jimi Hendrix Vision' is boxed set by Jimi Hendrix. It features recordings made at his Electric Lady Studios is the months before his death, whilst working on his next album.

Purchased Media
Purchase Date: 21 October 2024


Australia

First Time

The Mark Of Cain
First Time

[Single]
23 October 1995
Alternative Rock

Purchased Media
Purchase Date: 25 October 2024

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