Classic Album Archives - Page 8 of 12

WITCHHAMMER – 1487 (15th anniversary edition)

October 25, 2005 Torgeir P. Krokfjord 0

It’s well known that Norway is well-represented in the Extreme Metal genres, but in fact the Norwegian Metal scene isn’t at all just about blast beats, discordance, and a-choir synths. Some two decades ago, Norway …READ MORE

IRON MAIDEN – The Number Of The Beast

September 22, 2005 Pål Johansen 0

“Woe to you, Oh earth and sea, for the Devil sends the beast with wrath, because he knows the time is short … Let him who hath understanding reckon the number of the beast … …READ MORE

HOLY MOSES – Finished With The Dogs [Remastered]

August 5, 2005 Christian Mannsbart 0

Holy Moses have been around for more than 20 years and it shows on their most recent re-released album, Finished With The Dogs. It’s mean, it’s raw, it’s brutal, it’s Old School Thrash Metal! Not …READ MORE

JUDAS PRIEST – Painkiller

August 3, 2005 Gary McLean 0

Judas Priest was on a roll during the ’80s, releasing a string of popular and well-received albums. The winning streak came to an end in 1986 with the release of Turbo, an album full of …READ MORE

ASIA – Aria [Reissue]

August 1, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

After leaving the spotlight in 1985, Asia surprised everyone by resurfacing in 1992. Aqua reintroduced Asia to the people with a whole new lineup, with John Payne replacing John Wetton, and Al Pitrelli replacing Steve …READ MORE

STATUS QUO – Quo [Reissue]

July 20, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

Following the success of Hello! in 1973, Status Quo was on everybody’s lips when they released Quo in 1974. In many ways, the quartet was at their creative peak during this period. Quo is probably …READ MORE

STATUS QUO – Hello! [Reissue]

July 18, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

After Piledriver caught everyone’s attention in the spring of 1973, it was only a matter of time before the bubble burst big time … and with 1973’s Hello! it most certainly did. The second album …READ MORE

STATUS QUO – Blue For You [Reissue]

July 17, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

You might think that Status Quo had mellowed down by reading the title and looking at the sleeve of 1976’s Blue For You. But, misleading as it may be, this album rocked more than On …READ MORE

STATUS QUO – On The Level [Reissue]

July 17, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

Released 30 years ago in 1975, On The Level was Status Quo’s fourth release from the golden era, and their eighth release in total. Everything was happening for the foursome during this time, and On …READ MORE

STATUS QUO – Never Too Late [Reissue]

July 12, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

When Status Quo traveled to Ireland to record 1980’s Just Supposin’, they also recorded what was to be 1981’s Never Too Late. In other words, this particular album was also self-produced. The first thing that …READ MORE