Mike Amott - guitars; Christopher Amott - guitars; John
Liiva - vocals; Daniel Erlandsson - drums. *Century Media info says:
In the Dictionary of Contemporary English, the definition of "arch" when
used as a prefix is: "having the qualities of the type to the highest
degree". Hence, "arch-enemy" would be the absolute highest of all enemies.
Perhaps "arch-musicians" would have been a better description for this
Swedish/British band. "Stigmata" is a m
issing link of sorts in today's
heavy music scene, an album melding a primitive Thrash sound with
influences from both traditional and progressive metal.
To give you a slight idea of what you're in for before actually hearing the
album, just take a look at the band's line-up. Ex-CARCASS/CARNAGE (and
current Spiritual Beggars) guitarist/songwriter Mike Amott spearheads this
quartet, with his younger brother Christopher (of ARMAGGEDON) holding the
other guitar slot. Not surprisingly, the brothers Amott are an incredible
team, weaving guitar progressions and harmonies in a way that is somewhat
reminiscent of Michael's previous band, Carcass. Taking the role of
vocalist is John Liiva, also formerly of Carnage, and EUCHARIST d
rummer
Daniel Erlandsson (who has performed session work with IN FLAMES) rounds
out this explosive roster!
To simply write about Arch Enemy's unique style of blending classic metal
with traditional Thrash does the band absolutely no justice. For the truth
was made clear in 1996 when the band released their "Black Earth" debut in
Europe, which displayed their unique, melodic rhythms and progressive
beats, chilling dual-guitar harmonies, and powerful vocals. Produced by
Fredrik Nordstrom (At The Gates, Hammerfall), "Black Earth" completely
shook up the metal world and left fans amazed and wanting more. Arch Enemy
possess an addicting and somewhat nostalgic sound, highlighted by
the
amazing guitar work of the Amotts.
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NOCTURNAL RITES
"Sacred Talisman"
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NOCTURNAL RITES
"Tales of Mystery & Imagination"
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LACUNA COIL
"In a Reverie"
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LACUNA COIL
"Lacuna Coil"
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"Feuersturm"
Century Media Black Metal DOUBLE CD Sampler!!!
The German import edition expanding on
Samoth's concept of the "Firestarter" (USA version) sampler; an EXCELLENT
overview of the current Black Metal scene featuring TWO (2!) extra-long
discs of killer BM (totally fucking exhausting)! Track listing:
* Disc ONE -
1. Dark Funeral "Ravenna Strigoi Mortii"
2. Lord Belial "Lamia"
3. Borknagar "Grimland Domain"
4. Sacramentum "Burninglust"
5. Enslaved "Fire"
6. Immortal "Mountains of Might"
7. Dissection "Retribution/Storm of the Light's Bane"
8. Mayhem "Carnage (live)"
9. Aeturnus "Alone"
10. Abigor "A Breath from Worlds Beyond"
11. Necromantia "Shaman"
12. Agathodaimon "Banner of Blasphemy"
13. Cradle of Filth "Malice Through the Looking Glass"
14. Siebenburgen "Vampiria"
* Disc TWO -
1. O
ld Man's Child "Millennium King"
2. Satyricon "Nemesis Divina"
3. Emperor "With Strength I Burn"
4. Einherjer "Far Far North" (NEW for '98!)
5. Dimmu Borgir "Mourning Place"
6. Twin Obscenity "When the Chains are Broken"
7. Ulver "Svelen Gaaer Bag Aase Need"
8. Darkthrone "Earth' Last Picture"
9. Covenant "Planetarium" (from "Nexus Polaris" album, NEW for '98!)
10. Marduk "Legion"
11. Gorgoroth "Revelation of Doom"
12. Absu "Highland Tyrant Attack"
13. Mork Gryning "Dreams Sweet Dreams"
14. Naglfar "When Autumn Storms Come"
*(Booklet includes band photos & liner-notes by Thomas Pascual)
Imported from Germany (on Century Media).
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"Feuersturm Volume II"
Essential sequel to the hugely successful "Feuersturm" Black
Metal anthology (this 2nd. volume is subtitled "The Ultimate Storm");
complete with thick booklet featuring liner-notes & *lots* of band photos!
Disc 1 (Feuer): Dimmu Borgir, Dawn, Twin Obscenity, Borknagar, Lord Belial,
Sacrilege, Noctes, Gorgoroth, Soulburn, Witchery, Deathwitch, Warhammer,
Nagelfar, Sacramentum.
Disc 2 (Sturm): Cradle of Filth, Runemagick, Limbonic Art, Odium, Mork
Gryning, Old Man's Child, Dark Funeral, Hypocrisy, Cryptopsy, War, Ancient
Rites, Mystic Circle, Rotting Christ.
* (Note: remember-- this compilation album counts as 2 items when
calculating postage! THANKS!)
Import from Germany (on Century Media/SPV).
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"Firestarter"
Century Media Black Metal Sampler at an unbelieveably CHEAP price!!!
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JAG PANZER
"The Age of Mastery"
Mark Briody - guitar; John Tetley - bass; Harry "The
Tyrant" Conklin - vocals; Rikard Stjernquist - drums; & Chris Broderick -
guitar. *Century Media info says:
Jag Panzer have returned once again with a new epic in metal virtuosity,
"The Age Of Mastery"! Combining stunning, technical musicianship with
catchy and intelligent songwriting (not to mention the wonderful
production job of Jim Morris), Jag Panzer's new opus is destined to become
another classic as soon as it hits the streets.
Jag Panzer's long history dates back to 1981 when guitarist Mark Briody,
bassist John Tetley, drummer Rick Hilyard and vocalist Harry Conklin formed
under the moniker Tyrants, later to be changed to Jag Panzer (taken from
the German World War II tank Jagdpanzer) in 1983. An untitled EP was
recorded for Azra Records (fans now refer to this rare gem as the "Tyrants"
EP) and the band soon after added guitar wizard Joey Tafolla to complete an
amazing five-piece line-up. Their milestone 1984 debut LP "Ample
Destruction" garnered huge underground attention and spread the band's name
throughout the budding metal world. Although "Ample..."'s impact and
influence are still felt today, the band crumb
led apart a year after the
album's release without ever having the chance to capitalize on its
success. After Hilyard left in 1985, Tafolla departed to begin his solo
career and Conklin (now officially known as The Tyrant) later moved on to
front Titan Force. By 1987 (after recording a demo with some session
musicians) Briody, Tetley and new drummer Rikard Stjernquist began a
period of near hibernation, only to be awakened in 1993 with a line-up
featuring old friend Chris Kostka on guitar and vocalist Daniel Conca
(ex-Gothic Slam).
After demo-ing for almost a year the band released "Dissident Alliance" in
1994, and was fortunate enough to tour Germany with Overkill as well as
playing selected headlining shows in the States. Although the record
re-acquainted everyone with the band name, early Jag Panzer fans were not
satisfied with the current style and line-up. 1996 brought The Tyrant back
to re-capture the necessary vocal prominence the band was known for, and
Jag Panzer continued to write new material. After signing a world-wide
deal with Century Media Records, Joey Tafolla agreed to record with the
band, and the infamous "Ample Destruction" line-up was once again back
together. Produced by Jim Morris at Morrisound Studios, "The Fourth
Judgement" enabled the band to enjoy the satisfaction and success that
they had deserved long ago (not to mention a European tour with Gamma Ray
and Hammer
fall), and old fans immediately began ranting over the band's
return and the new material.
"The Age Of Mastery" will further the band's successes and accomplishments,
and new guitarist Chris Broderick has had no trouble filling the void left
by the again-departed Tafolla (his solo work has kept him very busy). "The
Age Of Mastery" is a step up in structure and writing, with each individual
song having its own identity and ability to stand on its own. Jag Panzer
continues to set a pace for other Power Metal acts to strive to, but sheer
conviction and love of their craft and careers have indefinitely put this
band on a platform above and beyond the rest!
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AG PANZER
"4th Judgement"
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Liv Kristine
"Deus Ex Machina"
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"3 AM"
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"Cassandra"
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"Aegis"
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(self-titled)
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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY
"A Rose for the Dead"
Limited edition
mini-album featuring 3 new songs: "A Rose for the Dead", "Der Spiegel", "As
the Shadows Dance"; 2 re-mixes by Bruno Kramm (Das Ich): "And When He
Falleth" & "Black as the Devil Painteth"; PLUS 6th. bonus track is an
excellent, more than competent version of Joy Division's "Decades" that
will kill all fa
ns of both Theatre of Tragedy AND Joy Division! Ave Liv
Kristine Espenaes! Brava!
Imported from Germany (on Swan Lake/Massacre Records).
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"Velvet Darkness They Fear"
Total high-quality, heart-rending
Doom Neo-Gothic Death of immaculate beauty & brutality from Norway!
Featuring the angelic, ethereal female soprano vocals of Nordic
blonde-bombshell Liv Kristine Espenae, & the low, brutal male vokills
(think early My Dying Bride & Paradise L
ost) of Raymond I. Rohonyi!
Expanding on the breakthroughs of fellow Norwegian doomsters Funeral, Tumulus, Black
Lodge, & Paradigma, "Velvet Darkness They Fear" (Theatre of Tragedy's
follow-up to their ground-breaking debut on Massacre Records) presents
darker, atmospheric, & emotional music concerned with the duality &
contrasts between love & hate, heaven & hell!
"Liv's melodic & classical soprano voice floats like an angel over the dark
& slow music at the same time as the hate & angst are portrayed in
Raymond's voice... The vocal lines between the two vocalists are put
together as a musical play where hate, love, death, & religion
are relevant
topics. All in all, a hybrid of atmospheres, melancholy, theatrical acting
& emotions, accompanied by dark, slow, & gothic-styled Metal spiced with
classical piano" --Doru Atomei (Kogaionon Magazine)
This album is sure to impress fans of The 3rd. & the
Mortal, Kari Ruelslatten, Moonspell,
Storm, etc.-- EXTREME GOTHIC DOOM METAL!!!.
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Various Artists
"Out of the Dark"
Surprisingly fucking excellent & totally amazing live recordings by Moonspell (tracks "Vampiria" & "A Poisoned Gift"), Samael ("Mask of the Red Death" & "My Saviour"), The Gathering ("Leaves" & "Eleanor"), Sentenced ("Bleed" & "Dance On the Graves"), Rotting Christ ("The First Fiel of the Battle" & "King of a Stellar War"), & Crematory ("Ist Es Wahr" & "Eyes of Suffering"). Incredible performances rendered with matching high-fidelity production; a total crowd-pleasing collection!
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