Classic Album Archives - Page 11 of 12

QUEENSRŸCHE – Empire

October 6, 2002 Dan Skiba 0

I’ve always been in search of the “perfect” album. I’m not sure that I’ll ever find that album…heck, who am I fooling…I’m not even sure I can fully define how a “perfect” album would have …READ MORE

TWISTED SISTER – Club Daze Volume II: Live in the Bars

September 16, 2002 Frode Johnsrud 0

I don’t really feel comfortable with giving records like these points. If you’re a fan of Twisted Sister (meaning; if you’re a sick motherfucker, something I’m proud to be!), you will get this release no …READ MORE

CANDLEMASS – Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, Nightfall, Ancient Dreams, and Tales of Creation (Reissues)

September 10, 2002 Frode Johnsrud 0

Attention all record companies, bands, managers, producers, manufacturers, doom dancers, whoever – THIS is the way to do reissues!!! Swedish Doom Metal legends Candlemass, fronted by bass player/songwriter Leif Edling and the huge (in weight …READ MORE

MEGADETH – Rust In Peace

September 6, 2002 Guest Writer 0

The first thing you will notice about the Thrash Metal masterpiece Rust In Peace (R.I.P.) is the high complexity of its compositions when compared to Megadeth’s previous records. This fact is probably due to the …READ MORE

JUDAS PRIEST – Screaming For Vengeance

September 6, 2002 Guest Writer 0

This 1982 album was a saving grace for a band that raised a few Mr. Spock-like eyebrows, even amongst the faithful, when the previous record Point of Entry was released. For starters, Vengeance marked JP’s …READ MORE

DOKKEN – Tooth And Nail

September 4, 2002 Dan Skiba 0

Dokken’s Tooth and Nail album represents the band’s follow-up effort to their 1983 Breaking the Chains release. Tooth and Nail came out during a fairly unique time in Heavy Metal history – the record industry had …READ MORE

SAVATAGE – SuPerValues [Reissues]

June 3, 2002 Frode Johnsrud 0

Back to Savatage’s re-releases, this time over to SPV’s “SuPerValues”, which presents the band’s six first releases for Atlantic Records (six was the total in Europe, while Atlantic US somehow held on to the band …READ MORE

SCORPIONS – Blackout [Remastered]

October 25, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

Another remastered Scorpions album, Blackout, originally released in 1982, cemented their breakthrough in America. Platinum albums and sold out tours followed. There is no bonus-tracks on this release, but the original album with a sonic …READ MORE

SCORPIONS – Lovedrive [Remastered]

October 5, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 1

Ah, what a relief! The Scorpions back-catalog finally get a sonic overhauling, and deservedly so. The last couple of years (OK- let’s say the last ten…), Scorpions have been the laughing stock of many a …READ MORE

SCORPIONS – Animal Magnetism [Remastered Edition]

September 6, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

This one is originally from 1980, but are now available in remastered form, with a bonus track,Hey You (a rare single). It is part of the series of old Scorpions albums that have been/ will …READ MORE