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NOW ON SALE: Grand Belial’s Key – Kosherat Double LP Etched 20th Anniversary Edition

Grand Belial's Key ‎– Kosherat LP 2026 Weltenfeind – WFP024 [2x Etched 20th Aniversary Edition]

Thrash Metal IQ is proud to announce the arrival of one of the most anticipated black metal reissues of 2026:

Grand Belial’s Key – Kosherat Weltenfeind – WFP024 2x Etched 20th Anniversary Edition LP. This double-vinyl set marks the 20th anniversary of Kosherat, the cult album that further cemented Grand Belial’s Key’s reputation for razor-sharp, misanthropic black metal laced with their signature sardonic edge and blasphemous venom. Long sought after by collectors, this special 2x black vinyl edition features a striking etched D-side.

Why This Edition Rules:

  • 20th Anniversary pressing – properly done by Weltenfeind
  • 2xLP format with etched designs on side D
  • Strictly limited run – these will sell out fast
  • Perfect addition for fans of NSBM & black metal purists,

If you’ve been waiting for a worthy vinyl pressing of Kosherat, this is it. The sound is vicious, the presentation is elite, and the availability is extremely limited.

Grab it now before it’s gone:
Grand Belial’s Key – Kosherat LP

  • Local pickup available in the Los Angeles area
  • Free shippig in the United States
  • Contact us for International…we are still gearing it up

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Collection of 800 Racist NSBM, Black & Death Metal LPs I Bought From A Black Guy For $9000

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In the video below, I go through a huge collection of over 800 racist NSBM, black, and death metal LPs that I bought for $9,000. This purchase nearly got me banned from eBay.

The seller first contacted me in late 2025 to sell his black metal collection. To help me appraise the albums, he sent videos showing himself flipping through them. The collection included many National Socialist black metal bands, such as Goatmoon, Grand Belial’s Key, Absurd, and Der Sturmer. There were also several NSBM-adjacent bands, such as Satanic Warmaster, Nocturnal Mortem, Graveland, Ad Hominem, and others.

Since we used videos, I noticed the seller was black. This wasn’t the first time I’ve seen this happen.

Like I usually do, I watched the videos and appraised the collection. After that, I asked the seller for an exact album count. At first, he thought he had about 1,000 albums, but after counting, he found there were just over 700.

He told me he had more albums he wasn’t including because they were so extreme that he thought no one would want them. At Thrash Metal IQ, we believe in free speech and don’t censor artists from any side. I said I’d be happy to buy them, so he added them to the deal.

I paid him through PayPal, and he packed everything well and shipped the collection out. Everything went smoothly, and the seller was professional and easy to work with.

eBay Issues

After I listed these albums on eBay, I started running into problems. Usually, you can sell “banned on Discogs” stuff on eBay without much trouble. I managed to sell most of them, but it soon became clear that someone was reporting my listings.

What stood out was that they weren’t reporting the well-known sketchy bands. I started getting flagged for bands like Moontower, Volthana, and Grausamkeit, which are more obscure and harder for AI to catch. That’s when I realized someone was manually reporting me. After all my Grand Belial’s Key and Goatmoon albums got banned, I moved my more controversial releases to the Thrash Metal IQ store.

The Wait / Year Delay

Since many of the records in this collection were pretty new, I could buy a lot of them from distributors for almost the same price I paid him. I decided to hold onto the collection for a while. There were plenty of out-of-print gems, but I could still get many of these wholesale for about what I paid.

Before I knew it, a year had gone by. When I finally started listing the albums, many had sold out, and their prices had shot up. I didn’t make a fortune on this deal, but I did pretty well.

The Highlights

Check out some of the highlights from this collection below.

Mütiilation / Drowning The Light / Satanic Warmaster

Mütiilation / Drowning The Light / Satanic Warmaster – Dark Hymns LP (2007) EX/EX

Mütiilation / Drowning The Light / Satanic Warmaster – Dark Hymns LP (2007) EX/EX – Ultra-rare 3-way black metal split LP limited to just 100 copies. Features raw, atmospheric tracks from the French cult act Mütiilation, the Australian depressive/suicidal black metal project Drowning The Light, and the Finnish legend Satanic Warmaster. Released by Dark Adversary / Goatowarex in 2007, this highly sought-after release comes in a dual-printed sleeve with two posters.

Condition = Excellent (EX/EX) — plays great with minimal wear.

Value = $1000

Mütiilation / Deathspell Omega – Split 10″ LP

Mütiilation / Deathspell Omega – Split 10" LP (2001, End All Life Productions EAL 025, VG+)

Mütiilation / Deathspell Omega – Split 10″ LP (2001, End All Life Productions EAL 025, VG+)

This highly sought-after French black metal split features raw, atmospheric, and blasphemous tracks from two legendary black metalists. Limited to 400 numbered copies, it showcases Mütiilation’s grim, depressive style alongside early Deathspell Omega material (tracks later compiled on Manifestations 2000-2001).

Pressed on 10″ vinyl at 33⅓ RPM, it’s a cult classic for fans of raw, intense black metal. The copy is in strong VG+ condition (light wear on vinyl and sleeve).

Value = $400

Mütiilation / Deathspell Omega – Split 10″ LP

Mütiilation / Deathspell Omega – Split 10" LP 2001 End All Life Productions ‎VG+

LMoonblood / Deathspell Omega – Split LP 2000 Sombre Records ‎– SOMBRE LP 006 VG+ – Limited to 350 hand-numbered copies in a gatefold sleeve with printed lyrics. This joint release with End All Life Productions (EAL 017) is a classic of the early 2000s black metal underground, bridging raw/traditional and more intricate styles. VG+ condition with light wear.

Value = $400

Grand Belial’s Key – Mocking the Philanthropist LP

Grand Belial's Key - Mocking the Philanthropist (2016 Drakkar Productions Picture Disc LP,

Grand Belial’s Key – Mocking the Philanthropist (2016 Drakkar Productions Picture Disc LP, NM condition).

This is a limited-edition gatefold double LP picture disc reissue of the band’s cult 1997 black metal debut album. Released by Drakkar Productions (DKLP015) in 2016 as part of their series of picture vinyl editions, it features striking full-color artwork printed directly on the vinyl.

Value = $300

Cradle of Filth – Midian Picture Disc LP

Cradle of Filth – Midian Picture Disc LP (2004, Vinyl Maniacs – VMLP025)

Cradle of Filth – Midian Picture Disc LP (2004, Vinyl Maniacs – VMLP025) This is a limited-edition picture disc reissue of Cradle of Filth’s iconic 2000 symphonic black/gothic metal album Midian. Released in Sweden by Vinyl Maniacs (catalog VMLP025). The vinyl album’s artwork is inspired by Clive Barker’s Cabal and pressed directly onto the disc. Condition note (EX / *SE): Excellent condition, Swedish pressing.

Value = $300

Batushka – Litourgiya Picture Disc LP

Batushka - Litourgiya Picture Disc LP (2016, Witching Hour Productions, EVIL 079, NM)

Batushka – Litourgiya Picture Disc LP (2016, Witching Hour Productions, EVIL 079, NM)

Iconic debut album from the mysterious Polish atmospheric black metal act Batushka. This limited-edition picture disc LP was released by Witching Hour Productions in 2016 (catalog EVIL 079). The vinyl features striking imagery pressed directly into the disc, making it a highly collectible item for fans of the band’s dark, ceremonial sound.

Condition: NM (Near Mint)

Value = $220

Dissection – Storm of the Light’s Bane LP

Dissection - Storm of the Light's Bane LP (2022, Munhwa Records [Orange], EX/NM SE).

Dissection – Storm of the Light’s Bane LP (2022, Munhwa Records [Orange], EX/NM SE) – This 2022 Munhwa Records (CREATO-3761 / MHLR-1995) reissue features orange vinyl in a limited/special-edition pressing (unofficial/bootleg release). Housed in a gatefold jacket with classic artwork and lyrics. Condition: EX/NM (Excellent/Near Mint)

Value = $200

Cradle of Filth – Dusk & Her Embrace Picture Disc LP

Cradle of Filth - Dusk & Her Embrace Picture Disc LP (2004, Vinyl Maniacs, UK)

Cradle of Filth – Dusk & Her Embrace Picture Disc LP (2004, Vinyl Maniacs, UK) – Iconic symphonic black metal masterpiece from Cradle of Filth, originally released in 1996. This 2004 UK picture disc reissue (Vinyl Maniacs VMLP023) features the classic 9-track album pressed on a full-color picture disc with the band’s signature gothic artwork.

Value = $200

Mayhem – Wolf’s Lair Abyss LP

Mayhem – Wolf's Lair Abyss LP Picture Disc (1997, Misanthropy Records ‎CPD 021, VG+)

Mayhem – Wolf’s Lair Abyss LP Picture Disc (1997, Misanthropy Records ‎CPD 021, VG+) – Iconic 1997 black metal mini-album from the legendary Norwegian band Mayhem. This limited picture disc edition captures the band’s ferocious post-“De Mysteriis” era with Maniac on vocals

Value = $200

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Ebay Bans Grand Belial’s Key & Goes To War On NSBM!

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Ebay has gone to war with NSBM (National Socialist Black Metal). I distribute a small number of titles, including Grand Belial’s Key for Weltenfeind Records. By and large, eBay has been allowing sales of various “NSBM” bands, such as Goatmoon, Grand Belial’s Key, and Vothana.

While eBay has always targeted certain bands like Burzum (because of Varg’s politics, not lyrical content), Absurd, and Der Sturmer, it has allowed sales of some bands that are less in-your-face or have no overt Nazi imagery.

That has all changed. Grand Belial’s Key is now persona non grata on eBay. Say what you like about the band’s politics, you can’t argue that the riffs aren’t divine! No wonder they are a top seller with so many black metal fans!

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Ebay has either been taken over by Antifa or is running some type of AI that is going crazy flagging listings for anything further right than Creedence Clearwater Revival. An innocuous copy of Death In June was recently triggered by the “offensive music filter” as Nazi, even though it’s 80’s synth pop. I guess the little skull-and-crossbones cartoon on the cover was too much for it.

EBay’s Offensive Music Policy Specifics

Below is the verbiage of eBay’s offensive music policy:

Listings or content that promote, perpetuate or glorify hatred, violence, or discrimination, including on the grounds of race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin, sex, gender and gender identity or sexual orientation, aren’t allowed. – https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/offensive-materials-policy?id=4324

A simple read of this would apply to all black/death metal and extreme metal bands, as religion is a common target for most extreme bands. Although nobody seems to get their feather ruffled when it is Christians who are being targeted.

It’s pretty clear that things will not get better from here. It won’t be long before bands with even tertiary associations with NSBM, like MGLA or Deathspell Omega, are on the out list.

Summary

Already Flagged / Removed by eBay

  • Grand Belial’s Key (GBK) — Primary focus; one of his top sellers for years. All listings suddenly pulled. Lyrics target Judaism (seen as crossing a line).
  • Graveland — 1992 demo (pagan/black metal, limited white vinyl). Not overtly NSBM
  • Death in June — Flagged quickly, possibly due to skull/crossbones imagery.
  • Moon Tower, Vulturno, and Darker than Black releases — Triggered complaints/flags.

Heavily Restricted

  • Burzum — Long-restricted (Varg’s history + church burnings policy). AI now detects artwork/logos.
  • Goatmoon — Some sketchy lyrics on certain albums; later works look more pagan but still at risk.

Obviously Avoided (Never Listed)

  • Der Stürmer — Too overtly Nazi; not even attempted on eBay.

eBay’s policies (hate content + crime-related) are hitting underground black metal hard, especially anything perceived as NSBM or anti-Jewish, while much of the broader black metal scene remains at risk.

What Are We Going To Do?

We are in the process of pulling all of our more controversial listings from Ebay and moving them to our online store. While this will be a lot of work, there are quite a few upsides:

  • No more censorship. We decide what we want to sell.
  • Our prices will be lower. Ebay takes 20% of our money. We will pass those savings on to you.
  • The same great free, fast shipping, and customer service at a lower price.
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Our New Store is Open

It will take some time for our new store to be completely stocked. By no means do we intend for it just to be a clearinghouse for NSBM, but we have to start somewhere.

We are taking orders now. We ship every day, Mon-Friday!

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I Buy Rare “Holy Grail” Classic Rock & Punk LPs: This Is My Latest Score!

13th Floor Elevators – The Psychedelic Sounds Of LP 1967 International Artists

This month’s update is a bit different from many of our past updates, as it has a lot of non-metal stuff, as you can see in the video below.

The acquisition of these LPs was a bit different than most. Primarily, I buy metal collections by mail. I usually never meet the seller. In this instance, a guy from the Los Angeles area called me and walked into the store with the records he was selling.

He said his girlfriend had acquired a large collection from a big-time collector who had just passed away. They were getting tired of selling them one by one themselves and wanted to get rid of them in bulk. As I have emphasized many times on this blog, selling a large collection could be a full-time job. I can take five or six years to accomplish. Even then, not everything in the collection will sell.

The first batch was all amazing records and crazy condition, many of them from the 60s and 70s that were still sealed. There was an amazing Nirvana LP in near-mint condition, NM “butcher baby’ Beatles records, sealed Rolling Stones, rare punk gems, and more. What was interesting about these records is that almost everything in the lot was worth more than $100.

Since then, I have purchased two more small collections from this guy, all of which were the same caliber. Rather than boring you with a protracted story, let’s take a look at some of the gems below.

Standout Holy Grail Records

Here are some of the craziest pieces from this haul.

Albert King – Born Under a Bad Sign LP

Albert King - Born Under a Bad Sign LP 1967 Stax – S723 [FACTORY SEALED]

Albert King – Born Under a Bad Sign LP 1967 Stax – S723 [FACTORY SEALED] – Original 1967 first pressing of Albert King’s most famous album is worth money, not sealed. This copy is factory-sealed, the colors look amazing, and it’s hard to believe it’s almost 60 years old.

Value = $550

Marilyn Manson – Mechanical Animals LP

Marilyn Manson – Mechanical Animals LP 1998 Nothing Records [Blue/White]

Marilyn Manson – Mechanical Animals LP 1998 Nothing Records [Blue/White] – Issued as two separate LPs there are sold together. Original pressings go for a pretty penny and are nearly impossible to find.

Value = $550

Black Sabbath – Paranoid LP

Black Sabbath - Paranoid LP 1970 Vertigo – 6360 011 EX/NM *UK [1st Repress]

Black Sabbath – Paranoid LP 1970 Vertigo – 6360 011 EX/NM *UK [1st Repress] – This is the first repress of Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid”. While this is technically a first UK pressing, the actual first pressing includes the band’s management in the gatefold credits. The original run sold out so quickly. The repress omits any references to Black Sabbath’s original manager, Jim Simpson.

Value = $500

Patti Smith – Peace And Noise LP

Patti Smith - Peace And Noise LP 1997 Arista – 07822-18986-1 [Factory Sealed]

Patti Smith – Peace And Noise LP 1997 Arista – 07822-18986-1 [Factory Sealed] – This album is limited to 1000 copies and is already worth a bunch. Factory-sealed makes it even rarer and more expensive.

Value = $450

Nirvana ‎– MTV Unplugged In New York LP

Nirvana ‎– MTV Unplugged In New York LP 1994 DGC ‎24727 [1st Press/White]

Nirvana ‎– MTV Unplugged In New York LP 1994 DGC ‎24727 [1st Press/White] – This album looked so new you could swear it came out of a time machine. It sold immediately on discogs. The customer asked me to check the runout in the wax. I knew it was correct because the album looked so legit; I knew it was the real McCoy.

Value = $400

The Rolling Stones – England’s Newest Hitmakers LP

The Rolling Stones - England’s Newest Hitmakers LP 1964 London [SEALED] [MONO]

The Rolling Stones – England’s Newest Hitmakers LP 1964 London [SEALED] [MONO] – Factory sealed from 1964. These albums weren’t stored in plastic sleeves, so I have no idea how they stayed in this good condition.

Value = $350

Bad Religion – Back To the Known EP

Bad Religion - Back To the Known EP 1985 Epitaph ‎– BREP 2 [1ST PRESS]

Bad Religion – Back To the Known EP 1985 Epitaph ‎– BREP 2 [1ST PRESS] – This punk rock classic was a bit more beat up than many LPs from this collection, but is a score nonetheless.

Value = $340

Edmond Bordeaux / Norma Jean Nilsson – Journey Through a Thousand Meditations LP

Edmond Bordeaux / Norma Jean Nilsson - Journey Through a Thousand Meditations LP

Edmond Bordeaux / Norma Jean Nilsson – Journey Through a Thousand Meditations LP – I didn’t think this expensive, ambient, experimental album from Mexico would sell. It sold within minutes of being posted on Discogs. Go figure!

Value = $300

Thin Lizzy – Fighting LP

Thin Lizzy – Fighting LP 1976 Mercury [Signed by Scott & Brian w/ 8x10]

Thin Lizzy – Fighting LP 1976 Mercury [Signed by Scott & Brian w/ 8×10] – Signed by two of the members that are still alive. If it were signed by Phil Lynott, it would have been worth a fortune!

Value = $300

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Collection of Black Metal, Death Metal & NSBM I Bought For $1000

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In the video below is a collection of about 350 black metal, death metal, and NSBM (National Socialist Black Metal) I bought from a black guy for $1000 (shipping included).

A few months ago, a collector in New Jersey hit me up about a small- to medium-sized black metal CD collection he was looking to sell. I asked him a basic question about it. He asked if I bought cassettes or other metal swag, which I do. He added some cassettes and black metal tapestries to what he was selling, and I added some money to the deal. 

When it came to shipping, there was a small misunderstanding about how to use USPS Media Mail, so I gave him a quick call to walk him through it. During that phone call, it became obvious to me that the seller was Black. Of course, race doesn’t matter to me, but you’ll see how this plays into the story next.

It had been a bit of time since I fished the quote on this collection. When it arrived, I totally forgot how much NSBM was in it, including such “racist” bands as Goatmoon, Grand Belial’s Key, Clandestine Blaze, and others. I do not censor or “cancel” bands based on ideology and sell everything from the furthest left (Dead Kennedys, Aus Rotten) to the hardest of the right (Dark Fury, Der Sturmer). 

Highlights From This Collection

There was a lot of great stuff in this collection, but here are some of the highlights.

Satanic Warmaster / Archgoat – Lux Satanae CD

Satanic Warmaster / Archgoat – Lux Satanae CD 2016 Hells Headbangers – HELLS130

Satanic Warmaster / Archgoat – Lux Satanae CD 2016 Hells Headbangers – HELLS130 – This split with Satanic Warmaster and Archgoat is easily one of the most sought-after black metal CDs released in the last ten years. I’m not sure why Hell’s Headbangers hasn’t repressed/reissued this release, since they could be selling thousands of these things. The limited quantity works for me because it caused aftermarket prices to skyrocket.

Value = $100

Immortal – Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism CD

Back cover panel - Immortal – Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism CD 1992 Osmose OPCD 007 [1st Press]

Immortal – Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism CD 1992 Osmose OPCD 007 [1st Press] *FRThis CD has been reissued many times, and most pressings aren’t worth that much. In light of how big Immortal would eventually become in the black metal world, first pressings are worth a bunch. The disc itself contains “Made in Germany” and “GEMA” markings, which are not present on any other pressings. The 5th track is misspelled on the disc and back cover (“Cold Winds Of Feneral Dust”). In the booklet, the printed title is the correct one (Cold Winds Of Funeral Dust).

Value = $70

Cephalotripsy – Epigenetic Neurogenesis CD

Cephalotripsy - Epigenetic Neurogenesis CD 2024 Self-Released [Rare]

Cephalotripsy – Epigenetic Neurogenesis CD 2024 Self-Released [Rare] – Pictured is the first pressing of this release. The second press in the Japanese issue. According to the band, it is limited to 500 copies. While this is a very recent release, it’s already worth money due to its limited quantity.

Value = $63

Death – Scream Bloody Gore CD

Death – Scream Bloody Gore CD 1987 Combat – 88561-8146-2 [2ND PRESS RARE]

Death – Scream Bloody Gore CD 1987 Combat – 88561-8146-2 [2ND PRESS] – There are two pressings from 1987. The second press (pictured above) has a tracklist laid out with no “Side 1/Side 2”. The actual first pressing has a track listing laid out like the vinyl (pictured below). Both are from 1987.

SCREAM BLOODY GORE BACK COVER 1ST PRESS

Value = $63

Goatmoon – Stella Polaris CD

Goatmoon - Stella Polaris CD 2017 Werewolf Records – EVIL-039 [1st Press Etched]

Goatmoon – Stella Polaris CD 2017 Werewolf Records – EVIL-039 [1st Press Etched] – First pressing with etched CD case. Subsequent pressings do not include etching.

Value = $50

Abysmal Lord -Disciples of the Inferno CD

Abysmal Lord -Disciples of the Inferno CD 2015 Hells Headbangers – hells 165

Abysmal Lord -Disciples of the Inferno CD 2015 Hells Headbangers – hells 165 – This is another recent release. Because Hell’s Headbangers never reissues anything, the aftermarket prices are through the roof.

Value = $50

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Insane Collection of Over 2300 Rare Black/Death Metal CDs I Scored For $8000

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Check out the video below to see one of my best finds ever. I picked up a collection of more than 2,300 super-rare black and death metal CDs from a collector in Oregon.

A few months ago, the seller got in touch and sent me photos of over 2,000 CDs he had collected. The pictures gave me a good idea of the music styles and years. About 80% of it was black metal from the late 1990s to around 2012. Some of the labels were JBL America, No Fashion, Head Not Hound, Osmose, and No Colours, among others. There were virtually no major-label releases of stuff like Van Halen, System of a Down, or Iron Maiden. From his description, I could tell he had some great stuff, so I offered $8,000 to buy the collection, and he agreed.

The Trip

He didn’t want to ship the collection, so we decided to travel and meet halfway in Lodi, California, just outside Stockton. It was about a five-hour drive.

I left Los Angeles around 10 PM the night before, drove up to Lodi, and checked into a hotel. Lodi seems like a small, quiet town, but there are quite a few homeless people and drug users around. I was a little worried that my truck might get broken into.

The next morning, we met near the interstate. We chatted for a few minutes, and I took a quick look through the CDs in the bins. I agreed to pay him and sent the money through Venmo, since we weren’t doing the deal by mail. We didn’t have to worry about PayPal’s buyer protection because we were handling everything in person.

I didn’t get a chance to look through the CDs until I got home, and was amazed by how many rare albums I found. There were lots of first pressings from Mayhem, Burzum, Darkthrone, and plenty of other lesser-known bands that are just as valuable. 

You’ll notice there was also a fair amount of NSBM in the collection. I don’t get too worked up about black metal bands with extreme views. I believe in free speech and carry releases from all sides, from the far left to the far right. Honestly, when you listen to a black metal CD, you usually can’t make out the lyrics, and you wouldn’t know if it was NSBM or a Christian band unless you already knew the band.

The collection was so big that I couldn’t fit everything into one video for my YouTube channel, so I split it into two parts. I still haven’t had time to go through everything, and have about half left to sort through.

The Highlights

There was a ton of amazing stuff in this haul. Here are some of the highlights.

Burzum ‎– Aske CD

Burzum ‎– Aske CD 1993 Deathlike Silence Productions ‎– anti-mosh 005

Burzum ‎– Aske CD 1993, Deathlike Silence Productions ‎– anti-mosh 005 – This CD was in the collection and in perfect condition. It is easily the most valuable CD I’ve ever acquired. Pictured above is a first pressing of Burzum’s “Aske” on DeathLike Silence Records from 1995. The runout matrix on the back of the disc is correct (DURECO [01] ANTIMOSH CD 5.

Value $1000

Enslaved – Vikingligr Veldi CD

Enslaved – VikValue $1000ingligr Veldi CD 1994 Deathlike Silence Anti Mosh 008

Enslaved – VikValue $1000ingligr Veldi CD 1994 Deathlike Silence Anti Mosh 008  – Here is another big one also on Deathlike Silence records. The real first pressings of the CD are virtually identical to the represses. However, the first pressings do not include a barcode (pictured above).

Value $250

Old Man’s Child – Born Of The Flickering CD

Old Man's Child – Born Of The Flickering CD 1996 Hot Records – SHAGRATH 003

Old Man’s Child – Born Of The Flickering CD 1996 Hot Records – SHAGRATH 003 – The debut album by the newly reformed Old Man’s Child on the now-defunct Hot Records is extremely rare. Born of the Flickering has been repressed and reissued many times, but the originals fetch a pretty penny.

Value $200

Dimmu Borgir ‎– For All Tid CD

Dimmu Borgir ‎– For All Tid CD 1995 No Colours Records ‎NC 003

Dimmu Borgir ‎– For All Tid CD 1995 No Colours Records ‎NC 003 – “For All Tid” is Dimmu Borgir’s debut album and has been repressed 1 million times by a host of different record labels. The original German No Colours release is the one you want, goes for a ton, and doesn’t sit on the shelf for long.

Value $150

Under a Funeral Moon – Darkthrone CD

Under a Funeral Moon - Darkthrone CD 1993 Peaceville – Vile 35CD [1st Press] *UK

Under a Funeral Moon – Darkthrone CD 1993 Peaceville – Vile 35CD [1st Press] *UK – another CD that has 1 million different versions, the most valuable of which is the first UK pressing. You can tell by the back cover pictured above.

Value $150

Darkthrone – Transilvanian Hunger CD

Darkthrone – Transilvanian Hunger CD 1994 Fierce Recordings - 9086-11060-2

Darkthrone – Transilvanian Hunger CD 1994 Fierce Recordings – 9086-11060-2 – first pressing US contained the now infamous phrase “Norsk Arisk Black Metal” which translates from Norwegian into “pure Aryan black metal”. This caused some controversy and was removed on subsequent pressings. The band claimed it had nothing to do with far-right politics and that it was simply “pure black metal”.

Value $150

Obtained Enslavement – Centuries of Sorrow CD

Obtained Enslavement - Centuries of Sorrow CD 1994 Likstøy Music ‎– oe 941
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Obtained Enslavement – Centuries of Sorrow CD 1994 Likstøy Music ‎– oe 941 – This band is fairly obscure. This release hasn’t been reissued many times, but what makes it so valuable is that the originals are nearly impossible to find.

Value $125

Gris – Il Était Une Forêt… CD

Gris – Il Était Une Forêt… CD 2007 Sepulchral Productions – SP008

Gris – Il Était Une Forêt… CD 2007 Sepulchral Productions – SP008 – This depressive black metal gem from Canada will put a nice hole in your bank account.

Value $100

Gorgoroth – Pentagram CD

Gorgoroth - Pentagram CD 1994 Wild Rags Records – WRR 061 [1st Press US]

Gorgoroth – Pentagram CD 1994 Wild Rags Records – WRR 061 [1st Press US]– Wild Rags Records was an iconic Southern California record store and label that released a great number of important underground releases in the 1990s. It has subsequently gone out of business. Many of the bands on Wild Rags roster went on to do huge things.

Mayhem – Deathcrush CD

Mayhem - Deathcrush CD 1994 Deathlike Silence - DSP Anti-Mosh 003 [1st Press]

Mayhem – Deathcrush CD 1994 Deathlike Silence – DSP Anti-Mosh 003 [1st Press] – this debut by Mayhem has over 100 different versions, many of which are hard to distinguish. The first pressing is the one shown above from Deathlike Silence Records. You can recognize it because it does not have a barcode, while many of the early all-DLS repressings, including some from that same year, do.

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ThrashMetalIQ has expanded our online retail options onto Discogs. We are offering a limited selection of items we have for sale on eBay. Due to lower Discogs selling fees, you can find some of our inventory for sale at lower prices than on eBay.

Check out our Discogs store here:
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Next month’s YouTube update will be a big one. We bought a massive black metal CD collection. We are still working away editing the video.

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Top Selling Black & Death Metal CDs & LPs of 2025 According To Thrash Metal IQ

As we do each year, we are publishing our list of top selling new albums . These are new albums that we purchase from labels and distributors. We do not gatekeep, cancel, or deplatform anyone’s point of view from the furthest left to the far right. There are some controversial titles in this year’s list. We have no dog in this fight; this is just what sells. Because all albums we purchase in collections we buy are technically “one-offs,” they are not included in this list. 

  • Grand Belial’s Key – Judeobeast Assassination CD 2026 Weltenfeind – WFP022 
  • Goatmoon – Finnish Steel Storm CD 2018 Werewolf Records – EVIL009 [SEALED] *FN
  • Cannibal Corpse – Eaten Back To Life CD 2017 Metal Blade 3984-14425-2
  • Satanic Warmaster – Strength & Honour CD 2019 Northern Heritage NH-016
  • Lifelover – Pulver CD 2021 Osmose Productions – OPCD213 [France] NEW
  • Grand Belial’s Key – Mocking The Philanthropist LP 2025 Weltenfeind WFP021 [RED]
  • Mgla – Exercises In Futility CD 2018 Northern Heritage NH-089 
  • Arghoslent – Galloping Through The Battle Ruins CD 2022 Weltenfeind WFP009 [NEW]
  • Grand Belials Key – Kosherat CD 2023 Drakkar Productions – DKCD247 [Sealed] *FR
  • Satanic Warmaster – Exultation Of Cruelty CD 2025 Werewolf Records [Red 2 Disc] 
  • Suffocation – Effigy Of The Forgotten LP 2023 Listenable POSH332 [BLUE]
  • Immortal – At The Heart Of Winter LP 2024 Osmose – OPLP079 [Gold/Black Galaxy]
  • Iced Earth – The Dark Saga LP 2022 Floga Records – FL301 [New] [Greece]
  • Blood Incantation – Starspawn CD 2016 Dark Descent – DDR157CD
  • Mgla – Exercises In Futility LP 2021 Northern Heritage – NH-089 [Finalnd]
  • Arghoslent – Hornets Of The Pogrom CD 2025 Weltenfeind – WFP023
  • Goatmoon – Death Before Dishonour CD 2017 Werewolf Records – EVIL-001 [SEALED]
  • Odium – The Sad Realm of the Stars CD 2023 Osmose Productions – OPCS489
  • Immortal – Battles In The North LP 2023 Osmose OPLP027 [LTD Gray] 
  • Marduk – Panzer Division Marduk LP 2020 Osmose – OPLP080 [New] [France]
  • Nokturnal Mortum – The Voice Of Steel CD 2019 Osmose Productions – OPCD380 *FR
  • Lifelover – Pulver LP 2023 Osmose Productions – OPLP213 [Red Marble]
  • Iced Earth – The Glorious Burden LP 2024 Floga Records FL329 [2x Black]
  • Malevolent Creation – Retribution LP 2024 Listenable – POSH795 [Blue Vinyl] 
  • Cannibal Corpse – Tomb Of The Mutilated CD 2025 Metal Blade – 3984-14003-2 
  • Suffocation – Pierced From Within CD 2021 Listenable – POSH564 [Digipak] *FR
  • Sacrifice – Soldiers Of Misfortune CD 2022 Shadow Kingdom – SKR192CD [Sealed]
  • Mütiilation – Vampires Of Black Imperial Blood CD 2005 Osmose – OPCD372
  • Protector – A Shedding Of Skin CD 2020 High Roller – HRR 427 CD *DE
  • Lifelover – Erotik LP 2023 Osmose Productions OPLP214 [Yellow Splatter]
  • Suffocation – Breeding The Spawn CD 2021 Listenable – POSH563 [Digipak] *FR
  • Suffocation – Pierced From Within LP 2021 Listenable – POSH334 [Blue Vinyl] *FR
  • Cannibal Corpse – Tomb Of The Mutilated LP 2022 Metal Blade [LTD 500 Maelstrom]
  • Cannibal Corpse – Butchered At Birth LP 2023 Metal Blade [LTD 500 Sangia Vinyl]
  • Destruction – Eternal Devastation CD 2018 High Roller HRR 547 CD [Slipcase] *DE
  • Satanic Warmaster – Aamongandr CD 2023 Werewolf Records EVIL-088 [Gold Disc] NEW
  • Gorguts- Considered Dead LP 2024 Listenable – POSH336 [Clear Splatter]
  • Bathory – Bathory LP 2004 Black Mark Production – BMLP666-1 [180 Gram Sweden] 
  • Sacrifice – Torment In Fire CD 2022 Shadow Kingdom – SKR190CD 
  • Satanic Warmaster – Aamongandr LP 2023 Werewolf Records – EVIL-088 [Orange] *FI
  • Leviathan – The Tenth Sub Level Of Suicide CD 2023 Osmose – OPCD488 [France]
  • Immolation – Dawn Of Possession CD 2015 Listenable POSH295 [Deluxe Digipak] *FR
  • Grand Belial’s Key – Goat Of A Thousand Young / Triumph Of The Hordes CD
  • Theatre Of Tragedy – Velvet Darkness They Fear LP 2024 Cosmic Key CKC068
  • Satanic Warmaster – Exultation Of Cruelty LP 2025 Werewolf Records EVIL-XUL 
  • Beherit – Drawing Down the Moon CD 2023 Nuclear War Now – ANTI-GOTH 600
  • Infernäl Mäjesty – None Shall Defy CD 2016 High Roller – HRR 521 *DE [SLIPCASE]
  • Satanic Warmaster – Opferblut CD 2020 Werewolf Records – EVIL-048 [Sealed] *FN
  • Sadus – Chemical Exposure CD 2017 Listenable – POSH390 [Digipak] [Sealed] *FR
  • Immortal – Pure Holocaust LP 2023 Osmose Productions OPLP019 [France] w/ Poster

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Collection of Metal / Punk LPs I Bought from a Guy Going to Prison for 10K

Collection of Metal / Punk LPs I Bought from a Guy Going to Prison for 10K

In the video below, I showcase an extensive collection of grindcore, punk, and death metal that I picked up from a seller who was about to go to prison in 2 days.

I paid $10,000 for over 600 12″ LPs and 700 7″ singles and EPs. Most of the collection consisted of death metal, punk, and grindcore, although there were some outliers. About 60% of it was first-press stuff, and the rest consisted of various reissues and limited editions.

The Backstory To This Collection

The acquisition of this collection has an interesting backstory. In February 2024, the same seller hit me up about selling a collection of death metal and grindcore CDs. We did the deal by mail. He told me he had an insane collection of records he was thinking about selling. The seller didn’t want to part with them, but was facing legal trouble that could involve prison time. He would only sell them if he needed to.

Fast forward to September 2025. I got a call from him saying that he wanted to sell those records. He described to me what he had to sell. It was such a massive collection that it would be worth a trip from Los Angeles to just outside Phoenix, Arizona. I told him that I would try to make some time in the next few weeks. He said if I wanted to get these, I had better come right now because there’s a distinct possibility he could be in prison for 25 years come Friday. He didn’t say what he was in trouble for, but I’m assuming it was some significant drug offense.

The Deal

I left LA at 10 p.m., drove to Arizona, checked into a hotel at 3 a.m., and met the guy the following afternoon. Most of the collections I buy are by mail, and I never meet the actual seller in person. For transactions over 10K, I will frequently go to the seller’s location and pick it up myself. We agreed on a price of $10,000 via Zelle for the entire collection. Normally, I usually only do deals via PayPal, but since we were meeting in person, I could see everything was on the up and up. I didn’t bother haggling with him because the price was fair. It came out to about six dollars a unit when you divided it by everything.

I loaded up my truck and drove back to LA, and that was that.

Highlights

Here are some of the highlights from this awesome metal/punk collection.

Misfits – Halloween 7″ Single

Misfits - Halloween 7" Single 1981 Plan 9 – PL1017

Misfits – Halloween 7″ Single 1981 Plan 9 – PL1017 – This album is a true holy grail for punk collectors. Because of Glenn Danzig’s insistence on never reissuing anything (until now), this heavily bootlegged single is almost impossible to find.

VALUE = $1400

Misfits – Walk Among Us LP

Misfits – Walk Among Us LP 1982 Ruby Records – 1-25756

Misfits – Walk Among Us LP 1982 Ruby Records – 1-25756 – Although reissued several times, the first pressings are the ones you want. This copy is complete and includes the original inner sleeve and the Fiend Club flyer.

VALUE = $500

Impaled Nazarene ‎– Tol Cormpt Norz Norz Norz LP

Impaled Nazarene ‎– Tol Cormpt Norz Norz Norz LP 1993 Osmose ‎– OPLP010

Impaled Nazarene ‎– Tol Cormpt Norz Norz Norz LP 1993 Osmose ‎– OPLP010 – This album was the only black metal title in the entire collection. Fortunately, like all first pressings of Impaled Nazarene from the 90s, it’s worth a fortune.

VALUE = $370

Crossed Out / Man Is The Bastard – Split 7” EP

Crossed Out / Man Is The Bastard - Split 7” EP 1992 Slap A Ham - #14 VG+/VG+

Crossed Out / Man Is The Bastard – Split 7” EP 1992 Slap A Ham – #14 – I’m not even sure why this one is as expensive as it is.

VALUE = $300

Incantation ‎– Onward To Golgotha LP [RED]

Incantation ‎– Onward To Golgotha LP 1992 Relapse ‎– RR 6037 - 1 [RED]

Incantation ‎– Onward To Golgotha LP 1992 Relapse ‎– RR 6037 – 1 [RED] – “Onward” is the only Incantation album I give a crap about. The first pressing on red vinyl is very sought after by death metal heads and is worth a pretty penny.

VALUE = $300

Assuck – Anticapital LP

Assuck - Anticapital LP 1991 Sound Pollution Records – POLLUTE: 07 

Assuck – Anticapital LP 1991 Sound Pollution Records – POLLUTE: 07 – the price on this classic communist punk album will turn anyone into a capitalist real fast!

VALUE = $250

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Collection of 400 Black/Death Metal CDs and Vintage Shirts I Scored For $1700

In the video below, you can see a collection of around 400 CDs and 25 vintage T-shirts that I picked up for $1700. The original owner bought them up in the 80s and 90s while stationed in Germany in the military.

The seller contacted me, and we completed the transaction by mail with no issues, paying via PayPal. The seller was pleased with the amount that I paid, and honestly, I’m sure I could’ve paid less, but I like to be fair.

While $1700 is a lot to pay for a collection this small, I figured I could easily recoup my money on the T-shirts alone. Included were original Slayer tour shirts from 1987 and 1994, Stormtroopers of Death 1992 tour shirt, Agnostic Front, and many others.

There were even some DVDs and VHS included with the deal. The Dissection VHS included was very rare.

We are expanding our buying efforts here at Thrash Metal IQ and are actively seeking collections of vintage heavy-metal T-shirts to purchase. If you have T-shirts you would like to sell, check out our new dedicated page here for more information.

Standout Items

Here are some of the standout items from this score.

Slayer – South Of Heaven T-Shirt 

Slayer - South Of Heaven Vintage XL 1988 2-Sided Tour T-Shirt

Slayer – South Of Heaven Vintage XL 1988 2-Sided Tour T-Shirt – From the 1987 South of Heaven tour, I never thought I would see one of these again. I used to have this shirt back when I was a kid.

Value = $200

Slayer – North American Intourvention T-Shirt

Slayer - North American Intourvention T-Shirt

Slayer – North American Intourvention Tour Vintage XL T-Shirt – From Slayer’s first sans-Lombardo effort, Divine Intervention tour.

Value = $150

Agnostic – New York Hardcore T-Shirt

Agnostic - New York Hardcore T-Shirt

Agnostic – New York Hardcore Vintage 80s Two-Sided T-Shirt [XL] – the slightly faded, the wear & tear on this T-shirt adds character.

Value = $100

Bal Sagoth – Imperious Rex T-Shirt

Bal Sagoth - Imperious Rex T-Shirt

Bal Sagoth – Imperious Rex Vintage XL 2-Sided Longsleeve T-Shirt – Talk about a rare shirt! Try finding one of these again!

Value = $100

Slayer – Haunting The Chapel Longsleeve T-Shirt

Slayer - Haunting The Chapel Vintage Longsleeve XL 2-Sided T-Shirt

Slayer – Haunting The Chapel Vintage Longsleeve XL 2-Sided T-Shirt – I’m not sure what year that was from but it must have been a good one because it didn’t stay in inventory long.

Value = $100

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