ACCEPT’s history dates back to the days when Heavy Metal was just in its formative stages. Their first album came in 1979 but the fire has only burned brighter, as heard in the 2010 album, ‘’Blood of the Nations’’, which catapulted them back into the forefront of Heavy Metal. Inspired by their fans’ awe-inspiring reaction to their explosive live shows as well as the grandiose success of that comeback album, the band bring us another collection of metal classics.

‘’Stalingrad’’ is every bit as voluminous as the band’s legendary releases with new metal anthems that carry on their tradition of excellence. This vibrant and mesmerizing album harnesses everything that earned Accept the status of true heavy metal legends: thunderous riffs, blinding guitar leads, aggressive vocals and infectious, undiluted metal songs with a bite that are destined to keep ACCEPT ahead of the pack. There truly is no rest for the wicked as the Teutonic Terror continue their worldwide domination with their new album, leaving all non-believers in their metallic dust!

For fans of: U.D.O., JUDAS PRIEST, DIO, ICED EARTH & OVERKILL.

As a gift to all fans, the Finns have released the first ever DVD in the band`s history: enter ‘Forging The Land Of Thousand Lakes’

This lush 2-disc set embraces all incarnations and sheddings of skin the band went through – from Scandinavian death metal of the early days up to the latter day elegant dark rock.

‘Forging The Land Of Thousand Lakes’! boasts two live sets filled to the brim with fan faves and rare material – the first one taped in Oulu, Finland and the second one at Summer Breeze Open Air Germany 2009.

An exhaustive documentary on the past 20 years of AMORPHIS features many former members completes an extraordinary release.

For fans of: Opeth, Children of Bodom, Therion, Anathema & Paradise Lost.

"Music Of Mass Destruction" lives up to its name. In fact, this is a highly explosive ANTHRAX live concert, filmed & recorded during a sold-out show in Chicago. Thus both DVD and CD contain all highlights you need: A great band at its best playing mood, superb songs from all phases of ANTHRAX, brilliant sound, loads of bonus material and more. "Music Of Mass Destruction" is a worthwhile complement for every ANTHRAX collection and a must-have for fans!

In 1981 guitar player Scott "Not" Ian formed ANTHRAX in trying to find musicians that shared his passion for BLACK SABBATH and AC/DC as well as the punk and hardcore scenes. With Neil Turbin on vocals the band recorded a 5-track-demo, followed by the first single, Soldiers Of Metal, which was produced by MANOWAR guitar player Ros the Boss, and made ANTHRAX known all over the American underground. After a line-up change, drummer Charlie Benante and guitar player Dan Spitz entered the band, and released the debut album, Fistful Of Metal, backed up by a tour with RAVEN. Shortly after, Neil Turbin left the band and Joey Belladonna took his place at the microphone proving to be an outstanding singer. The Armed And Dangerous EP and the excellent album, Spreading The Disease were released in 1985 and established the band worldwide. Their first European tour in 1987 provided ANTHRAX with loads of new fans and the next album, Among The Living, entered the long player charts in Great Britain. The bands' status improved continuously and soon established ANTHRAX as one of the leading US metal acts along with METALLICA, SLAYER and MEGADETH.

Wearing skater clothes and using rap elements for their music the band was the precursor of the crossover movement that developed some years later and produced acts like KORN and LIMP BIZKIT. After the release of Persistence Of Time, ANTHRAX split up with singer Belladonna and replaced him with Ex-ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush. That step turned out to be one in the right direction. Bush brought along the right energy and charisma making the next albums Sound Of White Noise and Stomp 442 milestones in the band history. The “best of” records, Moshers 1986 – 1991 and Volume 8 – The Threat Is Real, marked the last releases of ANTHRAX for more than five years. In 2002 they returned to the music business playing some very well attended shows with MOTÖRHEAD in Europe. In February 2003 the brand new platter, We've Come For You All, showed up clarifying that ANTHRAX are still relevant in this explosive modern rock/metal scene.

No matter if you enjoy "Music Of Mass Destruction" on DVD or CD, you'll have first class entertainment, provided by hits like 'Fueled', 'Antisocial' or 'Metal Thrashing Mad'. No excuses – buy it!

Behemoth - pure, unadulterated, blasphemous, blackened death metal. They are true in musical form and philosophy. Their brand of black metal has been paving a path of domination since the band’s inception in 1991.

Their unmatched work ethic and relentless will to bring their music to as many metal fans as possible has brought them to the forefront of the extreme metal community. Alongside Behemoth’s work ethics and beliefs is their proven dedication to continuously compose the most engaging and critically acclaimed extreme metal in the world.

Nine full-length albums and thousands of shows have carved the band into a powerhouse of riffs and shred. Coupled with a touring schedule that rivals and often surpasses their peers, Behemoth has become one of the most influential bands in today’s extreme metal scene.

"This is the best album we have recorded since "Nightfall"!" Leif Edling / CANDLEMASS One of the fastest (hehe) and busiest bands in the whole Doom Metal and Metal scene, CANDLEMASS didn`t hesitate to deliver a full-length studio album as a follow-up to last year`s massive "Lucifer rising" EP. And it is as sensational and striking as its title! "Death magic doom" breaks the chains of genre restrictions and serves the listener an album of monumental, breathtaking (Doom) Metal formed to perfection.

Many listeners might be unaware that on CANDLEMASS` groundbreaking debut album “Epicus Doomicus Metallicus” (which gave a name to a whole subgenera) the vocal duties were not covered by Messiah, but by a certain Johan Langquist. Messiah joined Black Sabbath enthusiast Leif Edling and the rest of the crew in time for their second effort, the immortal and epic “Nightfall”. The density of all-time favourites such as “Dark Are The Veils Of Death”, “Bewitched” or “The Well Of Souls” on the 1987 album was, and still remains, breathtaking. After the release of 1989`s concept album “Tales Of Creation”, Messiah left the band for the first time. The two “comeback” albums “Dactylis Glomerata” and “From The 13th Sun” were recorded with different vocalists and saw the band experimenting with new moods and styles.

The reunion with Messiah, who rejoined the band in 2002 for a legendary tour and more memorable shows, didn`t last long: shock and dismay hit the scene once again in 2004 as the next split occurred. Marcolin returned for the self-titled, massive “Candlemass” album which marked the band`s debut with Nuclear Blast. This opus embraced both a heavy, modern sound and the timeless CANDLEMASS trademarks that has won legions of fans since the bands early days in the mid eighties. After the monk had left for good during the recording sessions for “King Of The Grey Islands”, Robert Lowe (SOLITUDE AETURNUS) picked up the microphone in 2007 and delivered a hauntingly great job on this sombre concept album.

The CANDLEMASS fans gave Robert a warm welcome on their following European tour – just listen to the live cuts on the "Lucifer rising" EP (2008)! Now the Swedish/Texan fivepiece has returned with an album that deserves the title "classic" right from the start – because "Death Magic Doom" has it all! Uptempo Metal madness ('If I ever die'), grinding Doom ('Hammer of Doom', which the record was initially supposed to be called) and – most of all – those immortal hymns with achingly addictive and beautiful melody lines (just check out 'Dead angel' or 'The bleeding baroness')! Recorded once more at the famous Swedish Polar Studios, "Death Magic Doom" captures CANDLEMASS at their personal best: immortal songwriting, incredible guitar solos and Robert`s brilliant vocals...Colossal, epic, heavy, doomy, you gotta love this one!!!

We are proud to bring to the world Richard Christy’s (former drummer for Death and Iced Earth) new project, CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED! This all-star metal outfit features some of the most talented musicians in the world of metal. Their collective experience is colossal and their musical pedigrees speak louder than any verbal or written praise.

On vocals for Charred Walls of the Damned is none other than Tim "Ripper" Owens. Richard and Tim played together in Iced Earth and of course he fronted metal legends Judas Priest and Yngwie Malmsteen. Included in this musical collective is famed producer and guitarist Jason Suecof. Suecof has produced and/or mixed some of the most prominent albums from metal’s leading bands, including: Trivium, All That Remains, Bury Your Dead, August Burns Red, The Black Dahlia Murder, Daath, Chimaira, DevilDriver, God Forbid and many, many more. On bass guitar will be one of metal’s most heralded bassists, Steve Digiorgio. DiGiorgio has also performed with Death, Autopsy, Control Denied, Testament, Sebastian Bach, Sadus & Iced Earth, He is widely renowned for his technical skills, and is one of the very few bass players in the metal scene that plays fretless bass. Comes with a bonus DVD featuring the making of……

This is pure metal for fans of: Iced Earth, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Death & Symphony X!

After the highly successful album ‘The Infection’ in 2009, CHIMAIRA return with a huge new package. ‘Coming Alive’ is a 2 DVD + CD package that includes a whole DVD full of documentaries, a complete 17-song live-show Making Of, and the concert on CD. CHIMAIRA have always been a fucking great live band … and this DVD proves it perfectly.

And the documentaries grant you a big view into the band and the stuff that happens behind the scenes. This is a must-have for every fan of CHIMAIRA and Modern Metal … or in this case … it’s actually a must-have for every fan of great music!

For fans of: Machine Head, Panterta, Slipknot, Hatebreed & Kilswitch Engage.

Every song is jam packed with our heart and soul, and I know you're all going to feel it. Songs like "Worthless", "Needle", and "Empire" are sure to be crowd favorites.... mark my words.
There's something for everyone on this record... everyone that truly loves metal that is – Rob Arnold, Guitar When it comes to Modern Metal, there is ONE band who simply can’t be left out of the euation:The Mighty CHIMAIRA.
Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. CHIMAIRA are back with their fourth album, "Resurrection"! The album is neckbreacking and ass-kicking. The stuff you can expect from CHIMAIRA. But with some little surprises, innovations and goddamn good ideas. After two or three rotations you´re part of this mighty resurrection.

There’s an obscure Chinese proverb that roughly translates as “There is one thing greater than money and power: Enthusiasm.” While some of the more cynical bastards in the world would dismiss that statement as some kind of hollow fortune-cookie philosophy, that lesson is something the Cleveland-based metal outfit Chimaira have taken to heart.

With four records and a decade of service in the trenches behind them, the band have created The Infection, their second release for Nuclear Blast and their most ambitious recording yet. Sounds like typical record-company bio nonsense, right? Doesn’t every band tell you that their latest release surpasses everything they’ve done up to this point? How many times have you heard the words “maturing” or “progressing” as a rationale to deliver a crap album?

For their fifth album, Chimaira didn’t have any brushes with death, rehab memories or dalliances in musical genres that have nothing to do with “the rock” as we know it. Sounds crazy, but the truth is that the band have come around full circle, returning to the headspace that brought them together in the first place. “Every album we’ve ever made has a back-story that made the creation of that album a pain in the ass,” says Mark Hunter about his band’s evolution. “When we made our first album, we were thrown into the studio for two months with a huge budget, a big producer and no songs. We just rushed through it. When we got the record back, we thought, ‘this is not what we signed up for.’ When it came to do the next record, we felt like we had something to prove, so we were purposely writing songs that just put up a huge middle finger to everybody that steered us in the wrong direction.

Andols had quit, and for the third album, I hardly showed up to work on it. I’m usually working 12 hours a day in the studio; I went in, and did all my songs in four days and left. We got off of Roadrunner, got our old drummer back and signed to Nuclear Blast. Now people are questioning our stability and we’re thinking we have to make the best record we’ve ever done because it could be the last one. The touring cycle for Resurrection went well and we made tons of new fans. “ So it’s time to write the next album,” he continues. “We’re happy! Everything’s stable. So where’s the drama? How are we going to make an album? So we went back and did what we did 10 years ago—we went back to jamming. We just had fun.” This might be the only time you see the words “fun and “infection” in the same sentence, but we’re talking about a bunch of metal lifers from the not-quite Midwest doing what brings them joy.

The title of the new album implies multiple meanings: Instead of writing down lyrics, Hunter freestyled the words live in the studio, finding inspiration in favorite movies and revisiting moments in his life where he was in a dark place emotionally, “doing things I would never do. My cure was getting it out of my system. I grew up listening to records that got that across. Alice In Chains would have lyrics that would hit you in the gut and make you think, ‘I feel just like that.’ The second meaning is the amount of “infectious riffs that’ll get stuck in your head,” while the third focuses on the disc title. The band recently launched spread-the-infection.com as a site where fans can download various icons, avatars and stencils of the cover art as a way of “spreading the infection” prior to the disc’s April 24th release.

Team Chimaira’s fifth release isn’t for the faint of heart—or the casual heavy music fan. Produced by longtime producer Ben Schigel and mixed by the mighty Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall), every downstroke feels like a bludgeon to the face, every snare hit a pistol shot to the chest. Topped off with Spicuzza’s dark electronics and Hunter’s this-means-war growl, The Infection clearly finds the band at the top of their powers. Hunter meets Herrick beat-for-beat on “Frozen In Time” for maximum in-tandem propulsion. “Coming Alive” is the aural equivalent of cracking open a crypt to find some real horror inside gritty processed guitars and Hunter’s roofing nails-n-molasses growl. The chiming guitar figure and textured keyboards in the introduction to “Secrets Of The Dead” create a feeling of dread while maintaining intensity. Charging riffs and noise-saturated harmonics conjure a steel-cage match between power-masters Pantera and doom-merchants Godflesh on “The Disappearing Sun.”

In addition to being Hunter’s favorite track on the album, “Impending Doom” proves that you can effectively convey menace with both a whisper and a scream. “On Broken Glass” is the soundtrack for a circle pit in a burning ballroom, with Andols’ precision time-keeping sounding more like an assault rifle than an actual drum kit. The shapeshifting “Destroy And Dominate” is downright punishing, with cinematic sonic discovery and time changes as tight as a mosquito’s ass. (Hunter describes the track as “being dragged through the mud with a 700-pound dude on top of you.”) The near 15-minute closing instrumental, “The Heart Of It All” offers prog-rock musicianship but not at the expense of an emotional core. (“Technical skill is good,” reminds Hunter. “but I don’t want to ‘count’ my music—I want to feel it.”) Given the amount of sonic territory The Infection covers, the band’s power and vision remain consistent. While the individual members will pledge allegiance to disparate-sounding bands ranging from Carcass, Slayer and Nine Inch Nails, the commonality they share is 100-percent Chimaira, a chemistry not lost on Hunter. That’s why when a waitress at a truck stop asks him what kind of music he plays, the singer says “metal” like it’s a badge of honor. “I think you can alienate people if you’re linked to a particular genre,” Hunter says. “We’re not in the death-metal scene, we’re not in the hardcore scene. I just tell people we’re metal, because that gives us carte blanche to do what we want. I’m glad we’re not some hip, scene-centered band, because we can make the decisions we want to make and not worry about backlash. Our fans have always come along for the ride with us, and we feel really blessed in that regard.” If Chimaira didn’t hold back anything for the making of The Infection, it’s obvious they sure as hell aren’t going to phone it in onstage. Don’t invite the members to any weddings, birthday parties or new bar openings this year: The band’s 2009 is slammed with a relentless touring campaign beginning with a slot supporting Disturbed this spring, followed by trips to Japan, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the band will visit Russia for the first time, and are also looking forward to appearing at the Desert Rock Festival in Dubai. With a decade of service to the metal masses behind them, Chimaira are embracing their future with an unwavering enthusiasm. Consider the number of bands who lose the plot entirely by making oh-so-grand “art statements” or stay together to rehash pale imitations of their glory days simply because they can’t do anything else. As a music fan, Hunter is well aware of the traps his heroes have fallen into, and instead of slapping the backs of his bandmates in a self-congratulatory mode, Hunter gives the credit to the people who encourage him: the fans. “ You can’t make a fly-by-night record anymore,” the singer warns. “As a musician you need to work your ass off; otherwise, your fans will see right through it. I am proud to say that as I speak, there is no bullshit on The Infection. It’s as honest as we’ve ever been.” Introducing The Infection: Ten doses of intensity and integrity to cleanse you of all the festering mediocrity happening in music today.

Roll up your sleeves, because this is going to leave a mark…

The UK’s premier extreme metal antagonists return with their new recording which
includes an accompanying DVD with a full live performance.

A companion piece to last year’s triumphant ‘Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa’ album, the ‘Evermore Darkly’ CD /DVD package features new tracks and rarities, and a full live set filmed live at this year’s Graspop Metal Meet in Belgium, as well as the video for ‘Lilith Immaculate’.

The CD features brand new tracks ‘Transmission From Hell’ & ‘Thank Your Lucky Scars’, plus a special remix of ‘Forgive Me Father’, courtesy of Rob C from Anthrax, an extended rendition of ‘Lilith Immaculate’, as well as tempered demo versions of three ‘Darkly, Darkly…’ songs. The mini-album closes with a special taster from Cradle of Filth’s impending orchestral project, in the form of a haunting, classic reworking of fan-favourite, ‘Summer Dying Fast’. A must have for all fans and is packaged in a deluxe rigid digi box!

For fans of: DIMMU BORGIR, OPETH, IMMORTAL, BEHEMOTH & SATYRICON.

Death Angel is on of the few bands that have been really constant over the years. Every album they’ve put out was a great piece of Thrash Metal. And the new album ‘Relentless Retribution’ is no exception to that.

The whole record is a little bit darker than the last ones, which indeed fits them better than anybody could ever imagine. They sound as unique as always, but this time, it has this really special feeling to it. Furthermore, it takes them to an even higher level. From beginning to end the album kicks you right in the face with straight forward Thrash Metal Riffs combined with some more complex parts, some slower parts and a brilliant sounding Mark Osegueda on vocals. The legacy goes on!

For fans of: Megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax, Testament & Exodus!

After their last successful album, DEATH ANGEL return with a new live DVD, filmed at the Rock Hard Festival in Germany. DEATH ANGEL have always been known for being one of the best, possibly THE best metal live band on this planet.

This DVD perfectly caught the energy and the power which they bring to the stage and the sound quality just matches the awesomeness of the concert. If there is one band you need to see performing live at least once in your lifetime, it’s definitvely DEATH ANGEL.

Def Leppard releases their first ever live album "MIRROR BALL". The album also includes a 50 minute DVD that contains live performances. "MIRROR BALL" was recorded across the world over the course of many of the band's sold-out dates and features all of the classic songs that have made Def Leppard one of the most respected and beloved power rock bands in the world. The album captures the group's legendary concert experience at its thunderous best, bringing together live versions of classic Leppard hits such as "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME," "ROCK OF AGES," "FOOLIN'," "HYSTERIA," "PHOTOGRAPH" and an incredible rendition of "BRINGING ON THE HEARTBREAK." With their creative juices at full flow, the band has also added three new studio tracks: "UNDEFEATED," "IT'S ALL ABOUT BELIEVIN’’ and "KINGS OF THE WORLD," that are undeniably Def Leppard and take their place with ease within this classic setlist.
With more than 65 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards (Def Leppard are one of only five rock bands to have two consecutive 10 million plus selling albums in the U.S. - the others are The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Van Halen) to their credit. Their epic live show and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as an institution in both the music and touring industry.

Also includes a free and exclusive bonus DVD featuring the full OZZFEST performance 2004!
Full re-recorded in 2005! Also includes a free and exclusive bonus DVD featuring the full OZZFEST performance 2004!

EDGUY have always been a killer live act, their setlist is always full of highlights and their spectacular performance on stage is unique and always overwhelming. The atmosphere is always close to the boiling point. EDGUY frontman Tobias Samet is the born entertainer and his boys perfect this outstanding heavy metal outfit.

After 17 years of history now the first Live DVD of this ageless band comes out. Recorded in the Brazilian witch’s cauldron of Sao Paolo and a show over 100 minutes long and covered all the classics that were screamed along loud. The fantastic set included such evergreens like ‘Vain Glory Opera’, ‘Babylon’, ‘Out Of Control’ – or new hymns like ‘King Of Fools’, ‘Superheroes’ or the incredible ‘Save Me’.

Besides the show, this DVD also got a 1 hour long road movie. A perfect view behind the scenes that confirms that EDGUY are jesters behind the stage as well. They just kept the way they have ever been, and this was maybe the key to their success. The band and their fans are a big family, but they are the Superheroes!

For fans of: Helloween, Avantasia, Hammerfall, Gamma Ray & Blind Guardian!

‘The perfect album…’ This release sheet could be started with dropping all those famous names that worked together with ELUVEITIE to create this new opus called ‘Everything Remains (As It Never Was)’, but to be honest, this record doesn’t need to be pushed by those sort of things, because it is what it is, no matter what!

When the first ten years of the new millennium have passed, Chrigel and his gang will present the perfect ELUVEITIE album. It has everything their fans and not-yet-fans are asking for: fascinating ancient melodies and stories, bonebreaking, heavy but still danceable death metal and huge choruses that will appeal to all kind of metalheads. ‘Everything Remains’ simply continues where ‘Slania’ left off taking the bands fresh and unique sound to the next higher level. Limited Edition comes in digipak with Bonus DVD.

For fans of: Korpiklaani, Turisas, 3 Inches of Blood, Ensiferum, Moonsorrow & Fintroll.

What has happened to ELUVEITIE during the past year is not what you call a phenomenon, it’s more of hard and passionate work you put in something you love from the bottom of your heart. Although the Swiss 8-piece quickly rose from one of Europe’s underground best kept secrets to an international highly acclaimed band, a lot of blood, sweat and tears had to be shed!

Now, different to their last album “Slania”, they would not sound like a sonic battlefield, this time there was a deep desire for just ancient melodies and pure acoustic folk music – no electric guitars or any effects etc. just pure, honest and authentic folklore! If you know their previous efforts, it’s needless to say that the band succeeded in every aspect. Except for some tracks most of the 15 songs are written in ancient gaulish language which are mostly sung by hurdygurdy player Anna Murphy. Also a few guest musicians contributed their abilities to make “Evocation I...” what it is now: A.A. Nemtheanga of PRIMORDIAL, Oliver S. Tyr of FAUN among others... “Evocation I: The Arcane Dominion” already is a gem in the folk genre and will appeal to all fans of the band as well as to a lot of music interested people of all genres - no doubt.

The ultimate re-issue of the classic ‘Parallels’ album from one of the forefathers of Progressive Metal FATES WARNING.
The deluxe edition (2CD + DVD) has been completely re-mastered and contains well over 3 hours of music and live footage. Parallels is the sixth record from the prog metal pioneers and was one of their most successful releases due to the commercial success of the singles ‘Eye To Eye’, ‘Point Of View’ and ‘We Only Say Goodbye’.

Also, James LaBrie of Dream Theater fame makes a guest appearance on the track ‘Life In Still Water’. ‘Parallels’ has proven to be one of the most influential albums in the prog and metal genres, despite its hotly debated status among fans as a "commercial" sounding album.

Includes demo sessions from the original recording sessions. Live versions of classic tracks and includes live concerts filmed in New Haven, CT on Feb 13th, 1992 (approx: 90 minutes). Documentary, interviews & behind the scenes footage from the 1992 U.S. Tour!

Total Time: approx 3 hours of music and video Beautiful full colour packaging!

For fans of: Queensryche, Dream Theater, Rush, Iced Earth, Crimson Glory & Nevermore.

Gamma Ray without doubt one of the most important contemporary names of classic Heavy Metal and THE most respected and influential German band in the genre. Founded and fronted by Kai Hansen after his departure from Helloween, Gamma Ray became one of the most prominent bands in the European Heavy Metal. Along with the likes of Helloween, Blind Guardian, Primal Fear and Running Wild, Gamma Ray forms the core of the European Power Metal movement.

‘To The Metal’ is the 10th studio album in 21 years of world-wide success and a new real diamond in their Metal history. As the title already assumes, it’s a real Heavy Metal record showing their never ending experimental creativity. ‘To The Metal’ has the classic Gamma Ray sound but with a new found Driven by the title-track, which is destined to be considered as one of the best Gamma Ray songs ever (if not one of the best Kai Hansen compositions), a real tribute to the Metal genre that echoes of the best Judas Priest and Iron Maiden vintage sound.
Gamma Ray are one of the world’s biggest Power Metal bands!

Features original Helloween guitarist Kai Hansen.
Special deluxe digipak with bonus 2 hour DVD.

Features a guest appearance by original Helloween singer Michael Kiske!

As the singer of Judas Priest, Rob Halford’s often-copied vocal style became a crucial ingredient to Heavy Metal’s most classic moments; while visually, Halford’s aggressively styled stage costumes were globally embraced as the definitive Rock and Metal look.

There are plenty of reasons why Rob Halford is widely referred to as ‘The Metal God,’ as few others have contributed as much to the sound and imagery of what is now a very robust Metal music community. After leading Judas Priest for twenty years, Rob departed the band in 1992 but continued churning out pure metal with the release of ‘Light Comes Out Of Black’ supported by members of Pantera. By summer 1992 Rob formed Fight, a group that saw Halford team up with Judas Priest bandmate, Scott Travis (drums), as well as newcomers Russ Parrish (guitar), Brian Tilse (guitar, keyboards) and Jay Jay (bass). Over the course of three hard-hitting releases – ‘War Of Words’, ‘Mutations’ and ‘A Small Deadly Space’ – Halford and company debuted a lean power-metal sound which influenced millions of today’s Metal fans and musicians.

By 1997 The Metal God became intrigued by the hard industrial sounds of bands like Nine Inch Nails. The intrigue was reflected in Rob’s 1998 band ‘2wo’ which also featured future Marilyn Manson guitarist John Lowery. Knowing the new industrial sound was not his true calling: Rob’s desire for Heavy Metal soon returned. Rob’s next band would form during summer 1999 consisting of Metal Mike Chlasciak (guitars), Pat Lachman (guitars), Ray Riendeau (bass) and Bobby Jarzombek (drums). The band would choose a long-renowned name in the Metal world ‘Halford’ and would select Producer Roy Z, for its 2000 release ‘Resurrection.’ Two more Halford releases followed in quick succession, 2001’s 2CD concert set ‘Live Insurrection;’ as well as ‘Crucible’, a new collection of cutting edge Halford songs. November 2006 saw Rob Halford launch his own label, music and film production company ‘Metal God Entertainment’. The company immediately re-released six Rob Halford solo recordings featuring unreleased demos and bonus tracks.

Summer 2007 brings the physical release of Halford –Metal God Essentials – Volume 1; Rob’s first Greatest Hits package of his solo career. Thirteen dynamic tracks from Rob’s Fight and Halford solo releases have been remastered and presented with the Halford band’s first new songs in more than four years: ‘Forgotten Generation’ and ‘Drop Out’. Also Includes a bonus DVD containing mini documentaries and 6 promotional video clips.
Review
98/100

Formed in Houston in the early 80’s, Helstar cut their teeth playing backyard parties and small club gigs. It soon became apparent that Helstar had much more to offer then their contemporaries.

Helstar’s breakthrough album, A Distant Thunder in 1988. The success of A Distant Thunder ultimately set up Helstar’s most critically acclaimed album, 1989’s Nosferatu. As proud pioneers of American power metal, they still carry the torch for Heavy Metal.

In this 3 disc set, both aforementioned albums are remastered and added is a rare live DVD recorded in Houston, Texas in 1989!

For fans of: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Lizzy Borden, Armored Saint & Metal Church!

Release Date: 28/10/2011

Finally - after historical and successful 20 years – legendary Swedish Death Metal act will come up with their first Live DVD! The DVD + 2CD package will be called “Hell over Sofia - 20 Years of Chaos and Confusion”. It will contain a full concert from the last HYPOCRISY tour “Long Time, No Death” 2010, recorded at the “Blue Box Club” in Sofia, Bulgaria. The DVD will also contain a 1.5 hour documentary, that will show you the bands 20 years of chaos and confusion.

The official birth of HYPOCRISY dates back to 1991, when the band got signed to Nuclear Blast and released their massive debut album “Penetralia”. “Osculum Obscenum” (1993) and “The Fourth Dimension” (1994) were the next milestones in crushing, extreme Death Metal and defined the band’s status as one of the most innovative and remarkable metal bands in Europe. Following the release of “Into The Abyss” (2000), 2002’s “Catch 22” defined a new dimension of sound for and led them into a modern era of more fashionable death metal. With “The Arrival” (2004) HYPOCRISY returned to their roots. In 2005, an actual “Virus” was spread by the Swedes, the album almost foresaw the direction they kept continuing with “A Taste Of Extreme Divinity”. Brutal as f**k with lots of groove and fast as hell! This 2CD/DVD set was recorded live at the Bluebox in Sofia, Bulgaria in February 2010 on their A Taste of Extreme Divinity World Tour! DVD + 2CD DIGI BOOK and 2LP version available

For fans of: AMON AMARTH, DISMEMBER, ENTOMBED, BLOOD BATH & GOD DETHRONED.

After 2009's brilliant studio album comeback ‘All Shall Fall’, the infamous trio is back with some killer live material on DVD and CD!

‘The Seventh Date Of Blashyrkh’ features the complete Wacken Open Air reunion show from 2007, and everyone who was present there will agree that this was quite a memorable and magical moment; showing the band in finest shape and boasting an incredible range of classic Immortal anthems!

So enter the gates of Blashyrkh and experience Abbath, Apollyon and Horgh live in front of ten thousands of raving mad fans!

For fans of: Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon, Cradle of Filth, Emperor & Mayhem.

Release Date: 16/09/2011

“With this album there is no doubt that IN FLAMES took the step up the ladder towards becoming one of the biggest metal bands of all times!”

"Damage Control" is JEFF SCOTT SOTO's fifth official studio album. His career spans nearly thirty years, beginning as the vocalist for guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen leading to frontman for many bands such as Talisman, the legendary Journey, Soul SirkUS and more recently Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For "Damage Control", Jeff has adopted many of his past influences and most requested aspects of his career by blending the art of Melodic AOR with Hard Rock influences throughout.
SOTO is an extraordinary performer and amazing vocalist throughout. He blasts through the hard rocking tracks with energy and masters the transition smoothly to a delicate ballad. ‘’Damage Control’’ is released in 2 configurations Deluxe edition in CD+DVD (incl. 3 bonus tracks) and regular CD.
For Fans of: JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, KISS, JORN & TALISMAN.

For the first time in their career, singers Bobby Kimball (ex Toto) and Jimi Jamison (ex Survivor) joined forces together in a “duets” album, which features their signature vocal style in a familiar musical environment created for them by such songwriters as Richard Page (Mr Mister), Jim Peterik (Survivor), Randy Goodrum (Steve Perry, Toto), John Waite, Erik Martensson (W.E.T.) among others.
While not exactly a “super group”, the Kimball Jamison alliance is not just a one off studio project, as the main motivation behind this album is the ongoing friendship between the two singers who have been singing live together with the “Legends of Rock” and the “Voices of Classic Rock”, who are ensembles featuring singers and musicians from very popular classic rock groups.

The album is released in a glossy digipak edition only including a bonus DVD featuring 2 video clips and an interview / documentary about the album.
For fans of: TOTO, SURVIVIOR, JOURNEY, REO SPEEDWAGON, BOSTON & STYX

Math Metal gods and pioneers MESHUGGAH strike back with the first ever DVD in the band`s history!
"Alive" comprises several live cuts on DVD, taped during various shows on their North American / Canadian tour with CYNIC in 2009 and the Loudpark festival in Tokyo 2008. This is rounded off with lots of backstage stuff, an insight into drum and guitar work plus videoclip material! The additional CD boasts the same 12 live tracks.

A must have for all fans of the Swedish quintet which revolutionized the whole metal genre!

Fresh off destroying Soundwave the mighty MESHUGGAH are back with the best offering yet ‘Koloss’
While everything is pretty much rushed these days, some bands need, or better, take their time to come up with an new album. MESHUGGAH is one of these bands and you always know it was worth the wait once you listen to a new MESHUGGAH record for the first time. Also no wonder, it takes some time and effort to come up with what got known as math metal – right? A genre and a trademark, Tomas Haake & Co. invented!
2012 still showcases MESHUGGAH on top of the game that has been extended, renamed and what not by a whole lot of new bands, that try to reach out to the godfathers of math, jazz, djent or whatever-you-wanna-call-it metal, might come close, but never will deliver as these Swedes do for more than 20 years now.

A brand new exclusive one hour documentary discussing the recording and release of the album, and highlighting the band’s rise from underground heroes to worldwide flagbearers for the Death Metal scene! Featuring new interviews with band and crew this offers up the most intimate and detailed examination of Morbid Angel

Morbid Angel are one of the biggest and most influential Death Metal bands ever! The have just finished highly successful Australian tour. High quality redux version of Morbid Angel’s classic second album ‘Blessed Are the Sick’. Originally released in 1991, the album elevated the entire scene to a more artistic, cultured level, taking influences from classical music and art to bring a touch of class to a previously maligned form of music. In addition to the original album, the release now boasts a brand new exclusive one hour documentary discussing the recording and release of the album, and highlighting the band’s rise from underground heroes to worldwide flagbearers for the Death Metal scene. The documentary features new interviews with band and crew, and offers up the most intimate and detailed examination of Morbid Angel yet released. Housed in a deluxe multi panel digipak. To celebrate the redux of one of Death Metal’s most important releases, a special limited edition picture disc vinyl will also be issued, the first time the album has been available in this format. ‘Blessed Are the Sick’ is regularly featured in polls listing the best Death Metal albums of all time. For fans of: ALL DEATH METAL!

Tracklisting CD:
01. Come And Get It
02. Electric Rattlesnake
03. Wish You Were Dead
04. Drop The Hammer
05. Save Yourself
06. Black Daze
07. 21st Century Man
08. Old Wounds, New Scars
09. All Over But The Shouting
10. Good Night

DVD on Ltd Version:
In the Studio with Overkill

New version + bonus DVD. One of the most creative and innovative masterminds of the Metal scene strikes back – Peter Tägtgren, infamous studio wiz and head of mighty Death Metal veterans Hypocrisy, serves us the latest slab of infectious Industrial Metal with Pain’s ‘Cynic Paradise’! And to continue the guest star tradition, Anette Olzon of Nightwish fame is singing on the ultra-catchy 'Follow me' and 'Feed us'! ‘Cynic Paradise’ shows Peter Tägtgren from his most variable side, even including Western slide guitars and mixing it with monstrous riffs and tough beats. Check out this masterpiece – and step into the ‘Cynic Paradise’!

For fans of: Ministry, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, Deathstars, Static X & Hypocrisy.

It's hard to put the PRIMORDIAL experience into words. This Irish band has managed to establish their own territory, away from the cliches of the metal scene in general and the pagan scene in particular.

PRIMORDIAL live and breathe the spirit of their ancestors, putting it into captivating creations full of sorrow and pain on the one hand and confidence and strength on the other. Perfectly balanced between slow, dragging anthems and pure metallic fury, they always manage to create a world full of enthralling myths, where mist engulfs wonderful landscapes, only to reveal them in all their glory just at the right time. The re-issue comes as a double CD including the remastered album plus unreleased demos and live recordings, packaged in a precious black linen slipcase with glossy golden hot foil print, containing a six-page digipack with the original artwork, the two CDs and a 16-page booklet with new liner notes, interviews and additional photos.

Mandatory for any self-respecting heathen!

Norwegian hard rock band featuring King (OvHell, ex-Gorgoroth) and members from Audrey Horne and Manngard. Groovy doom/heavy metal with strong seventies sabbathesque influences.

With their gloomy chords, ten ton rhythms and a taste for the heavy rock pioneers of the seventies, the Bergen-based quartet had the audience and critics toss their hats in the air with excitement. Sahg – the music, the magic, the mystique and the myth.

Doubtlessly the most immediate and dynamic album the band has accomplished to date. New and old fans have a lot to look forward to.

For fans of: Black Sabbath, Trouble, Black Label Society, Sevendust & Corrosion of Conformity.

SAINT VITUS are the godfathers of American Doom Metal. Seventeen years after the release of their previous full-length “Die Healing”, these legends return with yet another masterpiece. “Lillie: F-65” includes the trademark song writing style so beloved by SAINT VITUS fans. There is the cataclysmic and unmistakable guitar sound of co-founder Dave Chandler leading to amazing and magical solos. “Lillie: F-65” is furthermore graced with the deeply resonant vocals of Scott “Wino” Weinrich who returns to record an album with the band for the first time since the glorious “V” (1989) and whom many consider to be the classic SAINT VITUS vocalist. Despite hiatus and changes over the past years SAINT VITUS remain true icons of Doom. Now the US legends are back and stronger than ever with “Lillie: F-65”!

For Fans of: BLACK SABBATH, CATHEDRAL, TROUBLE, PENTAGRAM & WITCHFINDER GENERAL.

Release Date: 16/09/2011

As the lead singer of Skid Row, Sebastian Bach was one of the last true rock stars. His looks, showmanship, charisma and pipes perfectly suited the melange of heaviness and hooks that his band offered. Far from just being a multi-platinum recording artist, singer / songwriter / actor / entertainer Bach has expanded his career over the past decade to include episodic television with a 5-season recurring role on the CW’s hit series “Gilmore Girls”, starring roles on Broadway (“Jekyll & Hyde”, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”) and US touring companies (“Jesus Chris Superstar”), as well as an ongoing relationship with MTV/VH1.
Bach’s first all original solo album “Angel Down”, released in 2007, presented the artist returning to his roots with a mixture of hooks and catchiness, with the aggressiveness of modern day metal. Aptly entitled “Kicking & Screaming,” the new album presents the talents of young virtuosic guitarist Nick Sterling and drum pro Bobby Jarzombek (Halford, Riot, Iced Earth), alongside Bach’s inimitable vocals. The result is a high-energy, hard rock album along the lines of 'Skid Row', 'Slave To The Grind', 'Subhuman Race' and 'Angel Down', but with songs, performances and sound quality beyond imagination!
The album comes in 3 configurations: Jewel Box CD, CD + DVD in digipak with one bonus audio track (DVD includes live tracks, 3 video clips and album recording documentary) & LP vinyl.

For fans of: SKID ROW, KISS, MOTLEY CRUE, GUNS ‘N’ ROSES & WHITESNAKE!

One thing is certain: SEPULTURA is one of the major names in metal history. Being in the business for about 27 years, founding a genre of its own and influencing a whole generation of younger bands, these Brazilians have proved to be a true institution. Even though the band had to go through rough times due to several significant line-up changes, different record labels, various changes in the overall musical environment, they never backed down, continuously following their path – always re-emerging stronger than ever before.

Enter 2011 SEPULTURA have not only signed a brand new record deal with Nuclear Blast, made a statement by playing an amazing charity concert with the Brazilian Orquestra Experimental de Repertório they also have traced back their roots, composing a brand new album that will mark another new chapter in the band's history. With “Kairos” Andreas Kisser & co. show how easily they can combine the sheer brutality of “Beneath The Remains” and “Arise” with the modern, yet thrashy and ultra groovy approach of classic albums like “Chaos A.D.” and “Roots” (including some really exciting tribal drumming again!) without sounding calculated rather than extremely fresh, hungry and simply back on track!

For fans of: Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, Machine Head, Pantera & Fear Factory.

Speed metal mavericks Sepultura take to the stage in their native Brazil. It's a notable occasion, as the group that brought Brazilian metal to the rest of the world plays for a packed house in Sao Paulo, delivering the songs driven by anger at the social conditions of the country.

There are few artists that need no introduction, but Sweden's Soilwork are
definitely one of them. Few bands have melded the aggressiveness of metal with
genuinely catchy choruses to such impressive results.

One listen to the band's latest album, ‘The Panic Broadcast’, makes it obvious that they're still miles ahead of the competition.

Now with Peter Wichers back in the fold, this is their best album in years. Soilwork are a masterful incarnation, taking modern metal to the next level and thus generating a whole new genre of prolific music. They prove to be the living embodiment that a propitious act can turn out to modernize the face of music. ‘The Panic Broadcast’ will most certainly take the world by storm!

For fans of: In Flames, As I Lay Dying, The Haunted, Lamb of God & Children of Bodom.

One of the biggest rising stars on the metal scene Sonic Syndicate are back! After having multiple chart entries all over the world with their latest album ‘Love And Other Disasters’ Sonic Syndicate directly attacked the world! “We Rule the Night is a result of everything that Sonic Syndicate has been and has become.

With the new singer Nathan J. Biggs, Sonic Syndicate redefined their own style and these new songs are the catchiest they ever wrote. 'We Rule The Night' is definitely the record that will bring Sonic Syndicate to the next level.

CD + DVD DIGIBOOK version available, including a bonus track, Making Of, video clips and a photo gallery!

For fans of: Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for My Valentine, 30 Seconds to Mars, Stone Sour & Funeral For A Friend.

The band was founded by the Hietala brothers, Marco and Zachary. The first album ‘Spell Of Iron’ was finally released in 1986. Much later Marco became famous as a member of Sinergy and of course Nightwish, but he never abandoned his "baby band“.

From time to time with some breaks, for obvious reasons, Tarot have released great albums which have made them a great addition to the metal scene. In 2007, the band signed a deal with Nuclear Blast records and released their best received album up to date: ‘Crows Fly Black’. The first single from the album ‘You’ entered the Finnish charts at #1 – the evidence that Tarot are a lot more than only a secondary employment.
Now, after several albums, it’s time for the first-ever DVD and Live CD of Tarot

Sharpen your fangs, The Helsinki Vampires are back. And this time, they’re ‘Back In Blood’. The 69 Eyes return with their ninth studio album, which has been hailed a latter-day ‘Appetite For Destruction’.

With blood on their hands and AC/DC on their stereo, the bloodsuckers have combined their past to focus on the future. Turning their back on the comic book glam of ‘Angels’, The Eyes have opened a heavier chapter in their musical career.

For the first time this decade, honorary sixth vampire Johnny Lee Michaels has been granted temporary leave from the batcave and Matt Hyde (Slayer/Monster Magnet) has been invited over the threshold. The first single will be the tongue-in-cheek ‘Dead Girls Are Easy’ – a nasty power anthem for sleazy pin-ups complete with a sing-a-long chorus aimed at those online chicks with the looks that kill! The video has been directed by MTV superstar and close friend Bam Margera, who was also responsible for the Eyes’ rock homage to ‘80s cult movie ‘The Lost Boys’.

Matt Hyde’s ultra-tight production has brought the danger back to The 69 Eyes’ sound. The producer reveals: “I’ve tried to feature the guitars, drums and vocals – the core sound of the band. I wanted them to rock and I wanted less emphasis on outside orchestration and keyboards with more real power and emotion through the performance itself.” But it’s not just danger that Matt’s unleashed – he shares the same passion for horror and comics as Jyrki and the results of their marathon viewing sessions have seeped through onto disc. “

Still reveling in the wake of their ravenously received DVD spectacle "Majesty", which recently spent five weeks on the BILLBOARD TOP MUSIC VIDEOS Chart, Michigan's oddball sons of molten melodic death metal The Black Dahlia Murder return stronger than ever with their fourth thrashing opus, "Deflorate"!

Classical-come-apocalyptic; violently energetic yet melodiously beautiful, "Deflorate" sees the songwriting of band leader and rhythm guitarist Brian Eschbach at its most developed and refined, exponentially complimented by contributions from both bass savant Bart Williams and newcomer guitarist/shred lord Ryan Knight (ex - Arsis), whose leads are destined to dazzle fans and take the band's punishing potency to dramatic new heights. Combined with the intense performances of uniquely charismatic howler/growler Trevor Strnad and rising extreme drumming star Shannon Lucas, the cannon of talent possessed by The Black Dahlia Murder is more stacked to destroy than ever! Multiplying the strengths of their past catalog with a reborn urgency and focus, the BDM crew forge steadily down the blackened path they laid with 2007's stunningly dark "Nocturnal".

With pedal completely to the metal, "Deflorate" boasts the bands patented mixture of Swedish influenced thrash and black metal with blasting fury and crushing American muscle Recorded at the famed Audio Hammer Studios by production wizard Jason Suecof and engineering talent Mark Lewis, "Deflorate" is multifaceted death trip: beautiful, evil, and morbidly addicting. The Black Dahlia Murder has not surrendered their knack for writing compact, catchy death metal madness, and "Deflorate" is by no means an exception to the bands rule of 'all killer and no filler'... no punches are pulled, no gravestone is left unturned!

Release Date: 23/09/2011

URIAH HEEP, who indisputably invented Hard Rock in conjunction with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have sold in excess of 30 million albums since their inception in 1969. URIAH HEEP can rightly claim to be one of the greatest U.K. progressive heavy rock bands of both the 20th and 21st centuries. In October 2009, URIAH HEEP released their 40th Anniversary ‘Celebration’ album, containing new studio recordings of 12 of their most successful, classic tracks, plus two brand new songs. This recording heralded an exciting new phase for the band, taking their classic sound right into the future. The band was invited to play for the first time in Armenia, they did not think twice and went for it. So when the band agreed they were approached by TV and film crews to document this concert which shows an epic performance and an incredibly strong and powerful audience reaction.
The product comes in 2 configurations glossy digipak 2CD + DVD and limited edition in vinyl 2LP gatefold sleeve.

Formed in 2004, Wednesday 13 is a horror rock band, fronted by the Murderdolls front man of the same name. The genre of music is a mix of glam and punk with lyrics heavily inspired by horror movies. Wednesday's influences come from the likes of KISS, White Zombie and Alice Cooper, while at the same time never straying far from the band's horror-punk roots.
WEDNESDAY 13 returns with his FIRST ever “live” CD/DVD Twin Package. Commented Wednesday “First off, let me say this is a live recording. This is not a live recording where we went back into the studio and overdubbed guitar parts and vocals. This is us…LIVE!! If we make a mistake, you will hear it. If my voice cracks, you hear it. This is as close to a live experience as we could give.”

Release Date: 01/07/2011

Grammy Award winners YES, one of the most influential and ground-breaking progressive rock bands are back with their first all original new album in 10 years. As a dominant force for more than four decades, YES has sold more than 33 million albums worldwide. Their symphonic use of sound and innovative musical style has made each of the group’s players virtuosos in their own right.
The BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘Fly From Here’ encompasses YES’ signature brand of mysticism and grand-scale compositions. Maintaining a complex, symphonic sound that features the beautiful harmonies and strong heavy riffs they are known for. ‘Fly From Here’ sees YES teaming up again with legendary, 2-time Grammy Award winning producer, Trevor Horn (Buggles, Tina Turner, Pet Shop Boys, Paul McCartney, Simple Minds etc). Horn also collaborated with the songwriting and brought in the sessions his former Buggles and Yes partner Geoff Downes (of Asia) on keyboards, thus recreating the creative environment of the “Drama” album.
For fans of: Rush, Genesis, Dream Theater, Asia & King Crimson