MAGIC KINGDOM – Symphony Of War

 

„Symphony Of War“ appears like a soundtrack for a blockbuster history movie and will attract fans of Malmsteen or Rhapsody of Fire. The sound is influenced by classical music, filigree riffing, big choirs and mighty melodies, notwithstanding first-class Metal attacks and a well-balanced heaviness. Limited double CD in deluxe slipcase includes two bonus tracks, video clip, interview with the band, wallpapers, poster & sticker!
LMPL 1010-125 Ltd. 2CD

 

Tracklisting:
  •  01. Symphony Of War / 5:28
  •  02. We Rise / 5:38
  •  03. Million Sinners World / 6:06
  •  04. Evil Magician / 8:13
  •  05. In The Name Of Heathen Gods / 3:47
  •  06. Monte Cristo / 3:51
  •  07. I’m A Lionheart / 5:05
  •  08. Unholy Abyss / 4:15
  • 09. Metallic Tragedy – Chapter 2: The Holy Pentalogy / 29:06
    •  I. Through The Sea Of Ice / Quest For The Holy Light (0:00 – 5:24)
    •  II. Before The Apocalypse / War Of The Black Angels (5:24 – 16:27)
    •  III. At The Gates Of The Last Mystic Dragon Land (16:27 – 19:27)
    •  IV. Resurrection Of The Wizard / With The Gods Of Egypt On Our Side (19:27 – 22:28)
    •  V. Tournament Of Hell (22:28 – 29:06)

Total playing time 71:26

 

  • Fantastic Symphonic Power Metal with deep, mighty, catchy choruses!
  • For fans of Malmsteen, Rhapsody of Fire and similar bands
  • Vocalist Olaf Hayer is known for his work with Luca Turilli, Dionysus, Symphonity to name just a few
  • One of Europe’s best Symphonic Power Metal outfits with an international line-up
  • The straight, hard and hefty mix was done by Uwe Lulis (Rebellion, ex-Grave Digger)
  • Cleverly arranged story with great artwork by Leo Hao (Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, among others)
  • Ltd. 2CD in slipcase incl. 2 bonus tracks, videoclip (We Rise), interview, wallpapers, poster & sticker
29. Oct 2010
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GHOST MACHINERY – Out For Blood

„Out For Blood“ is a technically complex, finely interpreted Melodic Power metal album. From start to finish, the eleven songs impress the listener with the explosive guitar work and hugely powerful choruses with great unforgetability factors, which not even the Scandinavian kings of metal were able to write in their heyday. It’s positive metal power in every note!
 

Tracklisting:
  •  01. Face Of Evil / 3:41
  •  02. Out For Blood / 4:02
  •  03. Guilty 3:41
  •  04. Blood From Stone / 3:53
  •  05. Name Remains In History / 4:00
  •  06. The Fortuneteller / 5:06
  •  07. Lost In Time / 3:57
  •  08. Sentenced To Life (In Paradise) / 3:49
  •  09. Mask Of Madness / 4:56
  •  10. Eternal Damnation / 4:31
  •  11. Send Me An Angel (Blackfoot Cover) / 4:43

Total Playing Time 46:19
 

  • Pete Ahonen, Burning Point singer & guitar player, with the sophomore album of his second band
  • Fantastic Neo-Classical Power Metal with unforgettable, powerful choruses!
  • All band members can look back on extensive musical experience in various Finnish bands.
  • For fans of Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, Thunderstone, Altaria, etc…
  • Worldwide tremendous reviews for their debut album „Haunting Remains“.
  • Cover artwork by Rainer Kalwitz (Metal Church, Shadow Gallery, Praying Mantis, etc.)
27. Aug 2010
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JUVALIANT – Inhuman Nature

On „Inhuman Nature“ JUVALIANT present nine tracks of the highest quality in both composition and musicianship. The sheer variety of the tracks on which neither heaviness, melody or bombastic choruses are ignored, high recognizability has been programmed by default. Whichever way you look at it, JUVALIANT and their debut album have come up with a very impressive statement of their musical visions.

 

Tracklisting:
  •   01. Into The Abyss / 1:55
  •   02. Heroes (We Will Be) / 5:50
  •   03. Doomsday Machine / 4:41
  •   04. Live To Die / 5:46
  •   05. Hell’s Roundabout / 7:01
  •   06. Killing Child / 8:19
  •   07. On Wings Of Steel / 5:11
  •   08. Silent Agony / 5:32
  •   09. Cold Distance Of The Universe / 11:32

Total playing time 55:38

 

  • Debut album of Austria’s most versatile Prog Metal Band
  • Musically a balanced mixture of elements of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Threshold, Kamelot, Angra and Epica
  • Great artwork by the Columbian artist Felipe Machado Franco who has worked in the past for Iced Earth, Ayreon and Axel Rudi Pell
04. Jun 2010
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BLACK MAJESTY – In Your Honour

With their three previous albums BLACK MAJESTY have proved that they are absolutely capable of playing excellent melodic Power Metal, which has its roots in the very earth of the genre. The songs on „In Your Honour“ reflect elements of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Helloween, Queensyrche and even Hammerfall without trying to copy them, topped by the BLACK MAJESTY trademarks in the form of brilliant lead guitars and highly melodic vocals.

 

Tracklisting:
  •  01. Far Beyond / 5:31
  •  02. God Of War / 5:06
  •  03. Millenium / 3:58
  •  04. Break These Chains / 4:50
  •  05. Further Than Insane / 4:35
  •  06. End Of Time / 4:44
  •  07. Wish You Well / 4:23
  •  08. Follow / 4:57
  •  09. Witching Hour / 5:25

Total playing time 42:54

 

Bonustracks Digipak:
  • 10. Two Hearts / 4:35
  • 11. Silent Company (Accoustic) / 5:13

Total playing time 52:37
 

  • Diversified mixture of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Hammerfall, Helloween and Pegazus
  • Great reviews of their previous releases
  • Album produced and mixed by Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween)
  • Live shows with Edguy, Hammerfall, Dragonforce, Saxon, Nevermore, Paul DiAnno, etc…. including performance at the Wacken Open-Air Festival
  • European tour in June 2010
14. May 2010
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SAVAGE GRACE – After The Fall From Grace / Ride Into The Night

When the talk is about high quality 1980s metal, the US band SAVAGE GRACE has a truly legendary reputation. The band’s releases belong to the basis of every reasonable metal collection. However, it has become increasingly difficult to find works by the legendary West Coast band, so this musical masterpiece is now re-appearing in high class form: „Master Of Disguise“ and „The Dominatress“ have been completely remixed and remastered, making the old material sound truly heavy and as clear as a bell.

 

Tracklisting:
  • After The Fall From Grace
  •  01. Call To Arms / 01:36
  •  02. We Came, We Saw, We Conquered / 05:50
  •  03. After The Fall From Grace / 05:41
  •  04. Trial By Fire / 04:40
  •  05. Palestinia / 00:25
  •  06. Age Of Innocence / 03:52
  •  07. Flesh And Blood / 04:39
  •  08. Destination Unknown / 04:58
  •  09. Tales Of Mystery / 04:11
  • Ride Into The Night
  •  10. Ride Into The Night / 04:31
  •  11. We March On / 04:11
  •  12. The Healing Hand / 04:59
  •  13. Burn / 05:20
  • Bonustracks:
  •  14. Mainline Lover / 04:03
  •  15. Bare Bottom Blues (Live) / 04:02
  •  16. Such A Dirty Mind (Live) / 05:19

Total playing time 68:25

 

  • Official re-release of the US Metal classics in new sound form (remastered by Uwe Lulis).
  • With three rare bonus tracks.
  • SAVAGE GRACE are performing at the 13th „Keep It True“ Festival. They are one of the most requested bands for the event.
  • Milestones of early US Speed Metal.
23. Apr 2010
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SAVAGE GRACE – Master Of Disguise / The Dominatress

When the talk is about high quality 1980s metal, the US band SAVAGE GRACE has a truly legendary reputation. The band’s releases belong to the basis of every reasonable metal collection. However, it has become increasingly difficult to find works by the legendary West Coast band, so this musical masterpiece is now re-appearing in high class form: „Master Of Disguise“ and „The Dominatress“ have been completely remixed and remastered, making the old material sound truly heavy and as clear as a bell.

 

Tracklisting:
  • Master Of Disguise
  •  01. Lions Roar / 1:01
  •  02. Bound To Be Free / 4:23
  •  03. Fear My Way / 4:22
  •  04. Sins Of The Damned / 4:17
  •  05. Into The Fire / 3:29
  •  06. Master Of Disguise / 3:59
  •  07. Betrayer / 4:56
  •  08. Sons Of Iniquity / 4:39
  •  09. No One Left The Blame / 4:10
  • The Dominatress
  •  10. Fight For Your Life / 4:10
  •  11. Curse The Night / 5:36
  •  12. The Dominatress / 4:21
  •  13. Live To Burn / 3:32
  •  14. Too Young To Die / 5:12
  • Bonustracks:
  •  15. Scepters Of Deceit (Demo 82) / 3:41
  •  16. Curse The Night (Demo 82) / 5:39
  •  17. Genghis Khan (Demo 82) / 3:19
  •  18. No One Left To Blame (Demo 84) / 4:13

Total playing time 75:29
 

  • Official re-release of the US Metal classics in new sound form (remixed and remastered by Uwe Lulis).
  • With four rare bonus tracks.
  • SAVAGE GRACE are performing at the 13th „Keep It True“ Festival. They are one of the most requested bands for the event.
  • Milestones of early US Speed Metal.
09. Apr 2010
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ANCIENT BARDS – The Alliance Of The Kings

„The Alliance Of The Kings“ will make those very happy who love epic-melodic, classic arrangements, and appreciate a sound hovering between Nightwish, Rhapsody, Epica, and Delain. ANCIENT BARDS easily tackle that task with their versatile mix of Power Metal elements and old-school classic style, their songs brimming with zest and classy guitars.

 

Tracklisting:
  •  01. Prelude 1:55
  •  02. The Birth Of Evil / 5:21
  •  03. Four Magic Elements / 4:59
  •  04. Only The Brave / 6:15
  •  05. Frozen Mind / 7:24
  •  06. Nightfall In Icy Forest / 1:17
  •  07. Lode Al Padre / 6:27
  •  08. Daltor The Dragonhunter / 8:43
  •  09. Farewell My Hero / 6:52
  •  10. Faithful To Destiny / 8:45

Total playing time: 58:04

 

  • for fans of Nightwish, Rhapsody und Epica, Delain
  • live performances with Turisas, White Skull, Almah, Domine, etc.
  • epic, melodic, classical arrangements delivered with excellent sound
12. Mar 2010
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EXCALION – High Time

A versatile mixture of classic Progressive Metal elements, intoxicating melodies plus a decent heaviness. Stylistically, the band hovers between Sonata Arctica, Nocturnal Rites, Stratovarius, Lovex and Thunderstone, without losing any of its own musical identity. „High Time“ won’t disappoint any fan digging classy melodic songs with some progressive elements.

 

Tracklisting:
  •  01. Enter A Life / 4:07
  •  02. From Somewhere To Anywhere / 3:48
  •  03. Sun Stones / 4:52
  •  04. The Flags In Line / 6:16
  •  05. Bring On The Storm / 4:51
  •  06. The Shroud / 4:35
  •  07. Firewood / 4:44
  •  08. Lifetime / 3:33
  •  09. Quicksilver / 4:10
  •  10. A Walk On A Broken  Road / 5:11
  •  11. Foreversong / 4:05

Total playing time 48:23

 

  • excellent timeless mixture of Melodic, Power, and Progressive Metal
  • for fans of Sonata Arctica, Nocturnal Rites, Stratovarius, Thunderstone, and Lovex
  • the second album „Waterlines“ got extremely positive reviews by international media
29. Jan 2010
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