Debut album from 2022 by the Canadian MAULE, an electrifying blast of traditional Heavy Metal and Speed Metal with a strong NWOBHM flavour, packed with galloping riffs, huge melodies and absolutely infectious youthful energy. Deeply influenced by the classic British scene while adding a wild and streetwise attitude of their own, MAULE combines epicness, speed and addictive choruses in a release that feels both fresh and nostalgic, overflowing with fantasy, steel and pure underground spirit. Recommended for fans of IRON MAIDEN, ANGEL WITCH, SAXON and DIAMOND HEAD.
11th album from 2023 by the American METALLICA, a powerful and expansive work of Heavy Metal and Thrash Metal where the band recaptures much of the aggression and speed of their classic era without abandoning the heavier and more mature approach of their later releases. “72 Seasons” combines massive riffs, crushing grooves and a huge production with a deeply introspective and dark lyrical tone, exploring the formative early years of life through James Hetfield’s perspective. An intense, muscular and highly dynamic record that finds METALLICA sounding inspired, hungry and surprisingly ferocious more than four decades after revolutionizing the Metal world. Recommended for fans of MEGADETH, EXODUS, TESTAMENT and OVERKILL.
5ş álbum de 1982 de los británicos MOTÖRHEAD, una salvaje y adrenalínica descarga de Heavy Metal, Speed Metal y Rock’n’Roll sucio cargada de riffs incendiarios, velocidad descontrolada y la inconfundible actitud callejera de Lemmy y compańía. “Iron Fist” mantiene intacta toda la agresividad y energía cruda de la era clásica de la banda, sonando como una pelea de bar a toda velocidad envuelta en humo, gasolina y amplificadores ardiendo. Más áspero y directo que sus predecesores inmediatos, el álbum se convirtió en otra pieza fundamental para entender la influencia de MOTÖRHEAD sobre el Thrash, el Speed Metal y prácticamente todo el Metal extremo posterior. Esta edición incluye además 5 temas extra. Recomendado para fans de TANK, VENOM, RAVEN y EXCITER.
7th album from 2007, marking a crushing return to the band’s most primitive and rotten roots, recovering the raw and swampy essence of their debut. Pure OBITUARY in savage mode.
2nd album from 2007 by the Dutch ONHEIL, a furious blast of Blackened Thrash Metal and Death/Thrash packed with razor-sharp riffs, devastating speed and a dark, militaristic aggression. “Storm Is Coming” combines the violence of European Thrash with the coldness and ferocity of Black Metal, resulting in an intense, direct and crushing release overflowing with hatred, chaos and warlike energy from beginning to end. A savage and powerful record that strikes with the force of a storm made of steel and fire. Recommended for fans of AURA NOIR, DESTRUCTION, WITCHERY and NECROPHOBIC.
Classic and fiery 4th album from 1989 by the unstoppable OVERKILL, an uncompromising blast of razor-sharp, aggressive, and streetwise Speed/ Thrash Metal packed with killer riffs and overflowing attitude. Absolutely essential.
2-CD Compilation album from 2014 by the Swedish PAGANIZER, a monumental collection of Old School Swedish Death Metal celebrating two decades of sonic decay by gathering essential tracks, rarities, demos and hard-to-find material from the extensive career of Rogga Johansson’s band. “20 Years In A Terminal Grip” works as a true encyclopedia of the rawest and most cavernous Swedish Death Metal, overflowing with rotten riffs, crushing grooves and that unmistakable old-school Scandinavian smell of dampness, blood and gasoline. An essential release both for longtime followers of the band and for devotees of the dirtiest and most classic Swedish Death Metal sound. Recommended for fans of GRAVE, DISMEMBER, RIBSPREADER and DEMONICAL.
2nd album from 1984 by the legendary PANTERA, belonging to their early pre-Phil Anselmo era, when the band played an explosive form of Heavy Metal filled with speed, melody, and pure ’80s spirit.
6th album from 1997 by the legendary PARADISE LOST, a dark, melancholic, and atmospheric work where the British band continued expanding their sound into more gothic and emotional territories without losing their unmistakable gloomy essence.
5th album from 2021 by the Swedish PORTRAIT, a dark and elegant work of traditional Heavy Metal packed with occult atmospheres, razor-sharp riffs and a strong influence from the gloomier and more theatrical side of 80s Heavy Metal. “At One With None” finds the band refining its trademark sound even further, combining epicness, darkness and memorable melodies with flawless execution and a personality deeply rooted in the spirit of classic underground Metal. An intense, dramatic and tremendously inspired record that confirms PORTRAIT as one of the leading bands of contemporary traditional Heavy Metal. Recommended for fans of MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND, SATAN and ATTIC.
4th album from 1979 by the legendary RAINBOW and the first featuring Graham Bonnet on vocals, showcasing a more direct and melodic approach while still retaining the class, virtuosity, and epic feel that turned Ritchie Blackmore’s band into a true institution of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.
Debut album from 2005 by the Swedish RAM, a ferocious blast of traditional Heavy Metal deeply rooted in the NWOBHM and the most classic and battle-hardened side of European Metal. Forced Entry overflows with razor-sharp riffs, epic choruses and absolutely incendiary energy, reviving the spirit of the great 80s records with total authenticity while adding a powerful and contemporary production. A fierce and passionate debut that established RAM as one of the leading forces of the classic Heavy Metal revival. Recommended for fans of JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT, MERCYFUL FATE and ENFORCER. [Slipcase]
1st album from 1988 by this underrated American Technical Thrash Metal band, combining speed, complexity, and melody with stunning instrumental performance. A true cult classic for fans of TOXIK, WATCHTOWER, FORCED ENTRY, FORBIDDEN, and the sharpest, most technical side of late ’80s Thrash Metal.
9th album from 2025 by the American REVOCATION, a devastating work of Technical Death Metal and progressive Thrash Metal packed with labyrinthine riffs, modern brutality and absolutely outstanding musicianship. “New Gods, New Masters” pushes the band’s signature blend of extreme technicality, aggression and compositional complexity even further, with a strong conceptual theme centered on technological dependence, artificial intelligence and the rise of new digital “gods.” Dark, sophisticated and fiercely dynamic, the album confirms REVOCATION once again as one of the most intelligent and consistent forces in contemporary extreme Metal. Recommended for fans of DEATH, ARSIS, VEKTOR, GOJIRA and RIVERS OF NIHIL.
3rd album from 2002 by the Finnish ROTTEN SOUND, a devastating work of Grindcore and Deathgrind that pushes speed, aggression and sonic chaos to absolutely inhuman levels. “Murderworks” is a relentless bombardment of abrasive riffs, hyperfast drumming and extreme sonic violence, combining the ferocity of classic Grindcore with almost surgical precision and a crushing production handled by Mieszko Talarczyk. A short, savage and suffocating record that hits like an out-of-control industrial grinder. Recommended for fans of NASUM, NAPALM DEATH, PHOBIA and BRUTAL TRUTH.
2nd album from 1990 by the American SACRED REICH, an essential Bay Area Thrash Metal release packed with heavy riffs, political attitude and a direct, streetwise approach to the genre. “The American Way” combines speed, groove and social criticism with a clear and powerful production, cementing the band as one of the most intelligent voices in late 80s and early 90s Thrash Metal. Featuring standout tracks such as the title song and “Crimes Against Humanity,” the album balances aggression and message with great effectiveness while preserving the classic spirit of American Thrash Metal. Recommended for fans of SLAYER, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL and ANTHRAX.
10th album from 1992 by the eternal SAXON, another powerful blast of pure British Heavy Metal packed with strength, anthems, and the unmistakable spirit of one of the most important and enduring bands in the entire history of the genre.
8th album from 2023 by the Austrian band SERENITY, a brilliant display of Progressive Power/Heavy Metal filled with epic melodies, majestic keyboard arrangements, and a powerful modern production. Led by the outstanding vocals of Georg Neuhauser, the band once again delivers a classy and emotional release packed with huge choruses for fans of SAVATAGE, THRESHOLD, BRAINSTORM, MASTERPLAN, and the most sophisticated and cinematic side of melodic Metal.
2nd album from 2007 by the French SIDEBLAST, a brutal and sophisticated work of Deathgrind and technical Brutal Death Metal that combines extreme violence, rhythmic complexity and an oppressive, futuristic atmosphere. “Cocoon” pushes the band’s sound to a far more elaborate and destructive level, alternating labyrinthine riffs, crushing tempo changes and explosions of pure aggression with surgical precision. An intense, sickening and crushing release that merges brutality and technicality without losing a single ounce of savagery. Recommended for fans of DYING FETUS, CRYPTOPSY, BENIGHTED and ABORTED.
15th album from 2026 by the American SIX FEET UNDER, a new blast of Death Metal and Groove Death that is absolutely heavy, filthy and straight to the throat. “Next to Die” combines the band’s trademark swampy groove with more aggressive and faster passages, alternating crushing mid-tempos with bursts of classic Death Metal in a formula that reinforces the most recognizable identity of Chris Barnes and company.
The album maintains its mix of brutal simplicity, dense riffs and gore-driven lyrical themes, but with a slightly sharper and more dynamic approach compared to previous releases, showing a band that remains loyal to its style regardless of trends or radical stylistic evolution. A solid record within its own universe, where weight and rawness still rule above all.
Recommended for fans of CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE, OBITUARY and MASSACRE. [Digipack]
