Heavy Metal

Dimension Hatröss is the fourth studio album by the Canadian heavy metal band Voivod. It was released in 1988 on Noise Records and is a concept album which narrates the exploits of Voivod's mascot cyborg Korgull. The cover concept and artwork was produced by drummer Michel Langevin. Estimated sales are more than 70,000 copies, worldwide. In 2017, Dimension Hatröss was added by the US magazine Rolling Stone to it's Top 100 Metal Albums of All Time list at No. 78. The word Hatröss is pronounced by singer Snake (Denis Bélanger) in French as the word atroce, meaning terrible or horrible.

• - Disc 1 -
• 1 Experiment
• 2 Tribal Convictions
• 3 Chaosmongers
• 4 Technocratic Manipulators
• - Disc 2 -
• 1 MacRosolutions to Megaproblems
• 2 Brain Scan
• 3 Psychic Vacuum
• 4 Cosmic Drama

Judging from their name, Suicidal Tendencies were never afraid of a little controversy. Formed in Venice, CA, during the early '80s, the group's leader from the beginning was outspoken vocalist Mike Muir. The outfit specialized in vicious hardcore early on - building a huge following among skateboarders, lending a major hand in the creation of skatepunk - before turning their focus eventually to thrash metal. Early on, the group found it increasingly difficult to book shows, due to rumors of its members' affiliation with local gangs and consistent violence at their performances.

The underground buzz regarding Suicidal Tendencies grew too loud for labels to ignore though, as the quartet signed on with the indie label Frontier; issuing Muir and company's classic self-titled debut in 1983. The album quickly became the best-selling hardcore album up to that point; its best-known track, "Institutionalized," was one of the first hardcore punk videos to receive substantial airplay on MTV. 1987 saw the release of Suicidal's sophomore release, Join the Army, which spawned another popular skatepunk anthem, "Possessed to Skate." 

Soon after, Suicidal was finally offered a major-label contract with Epic. Third album 1988's How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today, showed that their transformation from hardcore to heavy metal was now complete, as did a compilation of two earlier EPs, 1989's Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit Déjà Vu which marked Robert Trujillo's debut with Suicidal Tendencies and was their first of three albums to go gold. 

A must have for any Suicidal Tendencies fan, Controlled By Hatred/Feel Like Shit Deja Vu has been out of press since its original release in 1989. Now it's back on vinyl with this limited edition colored 180-gram pressing from ORG.

1. Master Of No Mercy
2. How Will I Laugh Tomorrow
3. Just Another Love Song
4. Waking The Dead
5. Controlled By Hatred
6. Choosing My Own Way Of Life
7. Feel Like Shit...Deja-Vu
8. It's Not Easy
9. How Will I Laugh Tomorrow (Heavy Emotion Version)

Formed in 1981, Slayer assaulted the world with a new hybrid of metal and punk – heavier, faster and darker than the rest – and set a new standard, defining not only a genre, but an attitude. Throughout Slayer's history, the band never faltered in unleashing their extreme and focused aural assault, and repudiating temptations, always choosing to remain crushing and brutal, steadfastly refusing to cater to the mainstream. In October 2021 the five-time nominated, two-time Grammy winners deliver a suite of vinyl reissues of their classic records Show No Mercy (1983), Haunting the Chapel (1984), Live Undead (1984), and Hell Awaits (1985) via Metal Blade Records. Live Undead features five tracks from Slayer's debut, Show No Mercy which was issued a year prior, one cut from the three-song Haunting The Chapel EP and the non-album track "Aggressive Perfector." The songs fundamentally follow the heavy handed arrangements of their studio counterparts, but are enhanced with an added energy and menace that was vital to Slayer's exciting early period.

Tracks

1. Black Magic (live)
2. Die by the Sword (live)
3. Captor of Sin (live)
4. The Antichrist (live)
5. Evil Has No Boundaries (live)
6. Show No Mercy (live)
7. Aggressive Perfector (live)

2023 release. With fan worship more intense than ever, and worldwide interest and intrigue growing at runaway speed, Sleep Token are set to reach bold new heights with their third studio album, Take Me Back To Eden. This is the spectacular final chapter to the trilogy that started with their 2019 debut album, Sundowning. More than an hour of music across 12 distinctive tracks, it features the heaviest moments thus far recorded by Sleep Token ("Chokehold" & "The Summoning"), along with some of the most commercial and certainly the most emotional, with a slew of other tones, textures and tangents touched on in-between. Sleep Token boldly reconfirm a true love of the epic (the title track is eight minutes plus), whilst further exploring and developing those elements that keep the music removed from any kind of pack, howling at a moon that's all it's own. What comes next, only time will tell, but what's certain is that it won't be bound by convention.

• 1 Chokehold
• 2 The Summoning
• 3 Granite
• 4 Aqua Regia
• 5 Vore
• 6 Ascensionism
• 7 Are You Really Okay?
• 8 The Apparition
• 9 Dywtylm
• 10 Rain
• 11 Take Me Back to Eden
• 12 Euclid

Iron Maiden's sophomore effort, Killers, is mostly composed of pre-existing material that had been left off the debut, with just a few new additions. It's certainly a better- sounding release than the debut, with new producer Martin Birch beefing up the band's studio presence and lending their instrumental attack a newfound clarity that throws their considerable skills into sharp relief. In fact, this helps mask the fact that the songwriting isn't quite as strong overall as it was on the debut. But the teaming of new guitarist Adrian Smith with Dave Murray forms the most formidable twin-guitar attack in heavy metal, outside of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing. Plus, bassist Steve Harris' busy, driving lines are now consistently audible in the mix. The resulting instrumental fireworks are what truly make the album tick. That said, there's a much smaller percentage of catalog standards here than on the previous album. "Wrathchild" is the standout, re-recorded here with Smith on guitar from an earlier version for the Metal for Muthas compilation. There's a fair bit of unity in the lyrical themes, with a parade of murderers, fugitives, and characters otherwise torn from their roots. "Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a first-person retelling of the Poe short story, and the title track is another highlight, with Paul Di'Anno turning in an especially menacing performance. The single "Purgatory" has a catchy singalong chorus and a tempo worthy of Motörhead, while "Twilight Zone" (not included on the U.K. issue, but added to subsequent releases) scraped the bottom of the British charts. The biggest departure here is the almost Supertramp-like prog-pop of "Prodigal Son," a melodic, uptempo offering with an arrangement based around acoustic guitars. Despite some inconsistency in the material, Killers is clearly the work of a top-notch ensemble, and in order to take the next step forward, their musical ambitions were clearly going to require a vocalist as technically accomplished as the band. It's worth noting that some Maiden fans actually prefer the rawness of the Di'Anno years to the polish of the Bruce Dickinson era (though, it should also be noted, they're in the minority). ~ Steve Huey, Rovi

Recorded and Produced by Joe Duplantier at Silver Cord Studio - Gojira's Ridgewood, Queens, headquarters - and mixed by Andy Wallace (Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine), FORTITUDE is a collection of songs urging humanity to imagine a new world-and then make it happen. The band initially laid the foundation for FORTITUDE last year with the surprise release of the 2020 single "Another World." NPR hailed the track as "an apocalyptic banger," while STEREOGUM declared, "Gojira are one of this century's most important underground metal institutions." Voted by fans as the #1 release on REVOLVER's "5 Most Anticipated Albums of 2021," FORTITUDE continues Gojira's career-long tradition of harnessing their music as a vehicle for environmental activism with songs like "Amazonia" and "The Chant" not only surveying critical cases, but also catalyzing listeners to take action.

• 1 Born for One Thing
• 2 Amazonia
• 3 Another World
• 4 Hold on
• 5 New Found
• 6 Fortitude
• 7 The Chant
• 8 Sphinx
• 9 Into the Storm
• 10 The Trails
• 11 Grind

2LP 180g black vinyl. Experience the raw power of Ministry's "The Land of Rape and Honey (Deluxe Edition)." This definitive collection includes iconic tracks like "Stigmata" and the haunting title track, plus exclusive remixes and extended cuts. Dive into the intense energy and industrial ferocity of this genre-defining album.

Mascot Records is P.O.D.to announce the new studio album from hard rock icons, P.O.D., entitled 'Veritas'. Five years removed from their previous studio album, 'Circles', P.O.D. returns with arguably their hardest-hitting record yet. "We're still here and creating some of the best music we've ever made," says guitarist Marcos Curiel. This go-round, however, P.O.D. decided to get back to the basics. "These songs are a throwback to me and remind me of the raw, unbridled energy of classic South San Diego P.O.D.," offers bassist Traa Daniels. Written over several years, with the band typically writing a tune or two at a time in L.A. with The Heavy, 'Veritas' is a cannon shot of adrenaline to the ear drums. And for a band that has never shied away from wearing their heart on their sleeve, it's also one of the most emotionally inspired albums of their career. 'Veritas' is available everywhere on May 3rd, 2024 on LP, CD, and Digital.

• 1 Side A:
• 2 Drop (FT. Randy Blythe)
• 3 I Got That
• 4 Afraid to Die (FT. Tatiana Shmayluk)
• 5 Dead Right
• 6 Breaking
• 7 Side B:
• 8 Lay Me Down (Roo's Song)
• 9 I Won't Bow Down
• 10 This Is My Life (FT. Cove Reber)
• 11 Lies We Tell Ourselves
• 12 We Are One (Our Struggle)
• 13 Feeling Strange

Some Kind Of Orange Colored Vinyl reissue of the divisive 2003 album, "St. Anger". The album marked a departure from their earlier work with it's raw sound, absence of guitar solos, and experimentation with different tunings and metal styles. It was recorded during a turbulent period for Metallica, including internal conflicts and the departure of bassist Jason Newsted. The band's struggles during this period were documented in the acclaimed film "Some Kind of Monster." The album received mixed reviews from critics and fans but is regarded as a pivotal album in Metallica's career, reflecting a period of significant change for the band. Over time, "St. Anger" has been re-evaluated by some fans and critics, who have come to appreciate it's rawness and emotional depth. It remains a testament to Metallica's willingness to take risks and explore new musical territories, even after decades of success.

• - Disc 1 -
• 1 Frantic
• 2 St. Anger
• 3 Some Kind of Monster
• 4 Dirty Window
• 5 Invisible Kid
• 6 My World
• - Disc 2 -
• 1 Shoot Me Again
• 2 Sweet Amber
• 3 The Unnamed Feeling
• 4 Purify
• 5 All Within My Hands

When we think of the phrase Bonded By Blood, we think of two things: a brotherhood that is meant to outlast the trials of war, pain, and time... and the almighty Exodus. With a bond forged in youth and decades-old friendship, the undisputed masters of thrash metal return with their eleventh studio album: PERSONA NON GRATA due to be released early fall 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records.

For decades, Exodus has impressed us with the ability to attract opposing factions to their music because of it's intensity and versatility. Exodus don't fall into the usual recording slump that most bands get stuck in. Gathering at Tom Hunting's house up in the mountains, they avoided the need to book studio time or adhere to a certain schedule. Working from three home-built studios, the band recorded PERSONA NON GRATA themselves with the help of Andy Sneap on mixing and mastering and with Steve Lagudi at the helm of engineering. CLEAR GOLD BLACK TURQUOISE SPLATTER Double LP in Gatefold

• 1 Persona Non Grata
• 2 R.E.M.F
• 3 Slipping Into Madness
• 4 Elitist
• 5 Prescribing Horror
• 6 The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves)
• 7 The Years of Death and Dying
• 8 Clickbait
• 9 Cosa Del Pantano
• 10 Lunatic-Liar-Lord
• 11 The Fires of Division
• 12 Antiseed

Limited red colored vinyl LP pressing. Post Self is the eighth studio album by English industrial metal band Godflesh, originally released in 2017.

• 1 New Dark Ages
• 2 Deadend
• 3 Shut Me Down
• 4 Life Giver Life Taker
• 5 Obeyed
• 6 Curse Us All
• 7 Carrion
• 8 Imperator
• 9 Towers of Emptiness
• 10 Forgive Our Fathers

Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered edition. Sabotage is the sixth studio album by Black Sabbath, released in July 1975. It was recorded in the midst of litigation with their former manager Patrick Meehan and the stress that resulted from the band's ongoing legal woes infiltrated the recording process, inspiring the album's title. It was co-produced by guitarist Tony Iommi and Mike Butcher. Black Sabbath was formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist and main songwriter Tony Iommi, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler, singer Ozzy Osbourne, and drummer Bill Ward. Black Sabbath is often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music. The band helped define the genre with a clutch of groundbreaking albums in the '70s. They have sold over 70 million records worldwide. Black Sabbath were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.

• Disc 1 -
• 1 Hole in the Sky 4:00
• 2 Don't Start (Too Late) (Instrumental) 0:49
• 3 Symptom of the Universe 6:29
• 4 Megalomania 9:46
• - Disc 2 -
• 1 The Thrill of It All 5:56
• 2 Supertzar (Instrumental with Vocalising Choir) 3:44
• 3 Am I Going Insane (Radio) 4:17
• 4 The Writ 8:46

Vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release by the Swedish Heavy Metal band (formerly known as Ghost but became Ghost B.C. in the U.S. because of legal issues). Ghost B.C. have been building a cult-like fan base since the release of their 2010 debut album, Opus Eponymous. The band comprises various nameless ghouls and spiritual leader Papa Emeritus II, performing conceptualized Satanic church music mixed as a unique and soulfully evil mass.

• - Disc 1 -
• 1 Infestissumam
• 2 Per Aspera Ad Inferi
• 3 Secular Haze [Album Version] [Version]
• 4 Jigolo Har Megiddo
• 5 Ghuleh/Zombie Queen
• - Disc 2 -
• 1 Year Zero
• 2 Body and Blood
• 3 Idolatrine
• 4 Depth of Satan's Eyes
• 5 Monstrance Clock

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Double 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Megadeth's explosive 2022 album features twelve new songs from the titans of thrash metal! Produced by Dave Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning album Dystopia will melt Megadeth fans' minds worldwide with songs like "We'll Be Back," the radio hit "Soldier On!" and "Night Stalkers" - the latter of which features icon Ice-T.

The first ever covers project by platinum-selling electro-metal superheroes, Powerman 5000!

Featuring electrified versions of Devo's "Whip It," Van Halen's "Jump," David Bowies's "Space Oddity," T Rex's "20th Century Boy," INXS's "Devil Inside" and more!

• 1 Side A 20th Century Boy
• 2 Electric Avenue
• 3 Whip It
• 4 Jump
• 5 Space Oddity
• 6 One Thing Leads to Another Side B Candy-O
• 7 Devil Inside
• 8 Pop Muzik
• 9 Should I Stay or Should I Go
• 10 We're Not Gonna Take It
• 11 Under the Milky Way

Vinyl LP pressing in gatefold sleeve. 2018 release. Legendary punk-rocker band Suicidal Tendencies is back with this 10 track release that includes 'Get Your Fight On' from the 2016 album World Gone Mad. This release has three new versions of the song; an acoustic version with Travis Barker on drums, an instrumental lead guitar version, and an instrumental bass version. The remaining six tracks are new recordings that have Dave Lombardo (Slayer) returning as drummer. Suicidal Tendencies is an American crossover thrash band founded in 1980 in Venice, California by vocalist Mike Muir, who is the only remaining original member of the band. Along with D.R.I., Corrosion of Conformity, and S.O.D., Suicidal Tendencies is often credited as one of the fathers of crossover thrash.

• 1 Nothing to Lose [Explicit]
• 2 Get United [Explicit]
• 3 Iauthority [Explicit]
• 4 Ain't Mess'n Around [Explicit]
• 5 S.E.D. [Explicit]
• 6 I Got a Right [Explicit]
• 7 Get Your Right on! (Acoustic Version) [Explicit]
• 8 Get Your Bass on! (Bass Instrumental) [Explicit]
• 9 Get Your Shred on! (Guitar Instrumental) [Explicit]
• 10 Get Your Fight on! (LP Version) [Explicit]

On January 27th, 1990, Helmet entered the stage of New York’s equally famous and infamous CBGB’s. What followed was an explosive live show, set during the earliest days of the band’s career. Getting ready to release their debut album 'Strap It On' in March that year, Helmet propelled themselves through a staccato-heavy set of tracks that would soon earn them worldwide acclaim in the Punk scene.

The first side of this brand-new live album features the CBGB’s set for the first time ever on vinyl and CD, while the second half contains an equally energetic performance, recorded in 1993 at the Big Day Out Festival in Melbourne, Australia. With tracks such as "Ironhead," "Better" and "In the Meantime," the set list strikes a perfect balance between the band’s hits and hidden gems from their early years.

• 1 Intro (Live at CBGB)
• 2 Impressionable (Live at CBGB)
• 3 Murder (Live at CBGB)
• 4 Your Head (Live at CBGB)
• 5 Repetition (Live at CBGB)
• 6 Sinatra (Live at CBGB)
• 7 Rumble (Live at CBGB)
• 8 Ironhead (Live at Big Day Out)
• 9 Better (Live at Big Day Out)
• 10 Give It (Live at Big Day Out)
• 11 Blacktop (Live at Big Day Out)
• 12 Oven (Live at Big Day Out)
• 13 Turned Out (Live at Big Day Out)
• 14 In the Meantime (Live at Big Day Out)