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Type O Negative – “Dead Again” 2007 CD (Cross Shaped Booklet) – SPV 99192

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How The Aftermath Of Peter Steel’s Death Made The Band A Target For Bootleggers

“Dead Again” is a welcome return to Peter Steele’s have you’re more Carnivore-influenced style. In the aftermath of Peter Steele’s death, rampant bootlegging of his music has been rampant. This SPV 99192 CD Steamhammer/SPV booklet folds out into a cross, as can be seen below.

This SPV 99192 CD Steamhammer/SPV booklet folds out into a cross, as can be seen below.

TYPE OF NEGATIVE DEAD AGAIN
TYPE OF NEGATIVE DEAD AGAIN Peter Steele
TYPE OF NEGATIVE DEAD AGAIN CD
TYPE OF NEGATIVE DEAD AGAIN CD INSERT

Best Track: Tripping A Dead Man

Front Cover / CD / Backcover

TYPE OF NEGATIVE DEAD AGAIN CD
Type o negative - dead again SPV 99192
TYPE OF NEGATIVE DEAD AGAIN

Other Dead Again Identifiers:

Type O Negative ‎– Dead Again

Tracklist

1 Dead Again
2 Tripping A Blind Man
3 The Profit Of Doom
4 September Sun
5 Halloween In Heaven
6 These Three Things
7 She Burned Me Down
8 Some Stupid Tomorrow
9 An Ode To Locksmiths
10 Hail And Farewell To Britain

Type O Negative Line Up

Peter Steele – lead vocals, bass
Kenny Hickey – guitars, backing vocals
Josh Silver – keyboards, synthesizers, sound effects, backing vocals
Johnny Kelly – drums

Other identifiers

Record Company – SPV GmbH

The booklet folds out into a cross.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 693723022925
Barcode (Covered by sticker): 693723991924
Matrix / Runout: 99192 [Sonopress Arvato logo] ++ G269202
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L028
Mould SID Code: IFPI 10K4
Pressing Plant ID: Sonopress Arvato Logo

Label: Steamhammer ‎– SPV 99192 CD
Format: CD, Album, Limited Edition
Country: US
Released: 2007
Genre: Metal
Style: Gothic Metal / Doom

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Iron Maiden – Killers LP 1981 Harvest ‎– ST-12141 Original Pressing Artwork

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For a limited amount of time this rare Iron Maiden “Killers” – Harvest ‎– ST-12141 – this auction on this rare heavy metal vinyl ends. The items vinyl and sleeve are immaculate.

Killer Vinyl
Killers front cover
Killers back cover

Tracklist

The Ides Of March 1:48
Wrathchild 2:54
Murders In The Rue Morgue 4:14
Another Life 3:22
Genghis Khan 3:02
Innocent Exile 3:50
Killers 4:58
Twilight Zone 2:33
Prodigal Son 6:05
Purgatory 3:18
Drifter 4:47

Listen To The Full Album On Youtube

Paul Di’Anno – vocals
Dave Murray – guitars
Adrian Smith – guitars
Steve Harris – bass guitar
Clive Burr – drums

Iron Maiden ‎– Killers
Label: Harvest ‎– ST-12141
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Heavy Metal

Manufactured By – Capitol Records, Inc.
Recorded At – Battery Studios, London
Artwork – Derek Riggs

Producer – Martin Birch

Written-By – Paul Di’Anno (tracks: B1), Steve Harris

Barcode (Printed): 0 7777-12141-1
Barcode (Scanned): 077771214110
Matrix / Runout (Side 1, Hand Etched): ST-1-12141 F3 B-15786 #69
Matrix / Runout (Side 2, Hand Etched): ST-2-12141 F9 B-15787 #67
Matrix / Runout (Sides 1 & 2, Stamped): MASTERED BY CAPITOL

PICK UP AND ORIGINAL COPY OF KILLERS ON EBAY

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Slayer “Hell Awaits” (MBR 1040) Original 1985 – Thrash ​Metal Vinyl

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You have just a short time to grab a piece of heavy metal History! Slayer Hell Awaits original 1985 Slayer MBR 1040 on Vinyl.

Gallery Of LP Art and Condition

  • Slayer Hell Awaits Inset
  • Hell Awaits back cover
  • slayer hell awaits
    Slayer 2nd full lp cover
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THIS SLICE OF THRASH METAL HISTORY ENDED APRIL 9TH AT 4:20 PM

PICK UP AND ORIGINAL SLAYER HELL AWAITS ON VINYL

Everything you ever wanted to know about Hell Awaits here.

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Grim Reaper – WHERE ARE THEY NOW? (The “See You In Hell Guys)

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GREAT BAND, BAD HAIR – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Grim Reaper is a super handsome heavy metal band from England that was formed in 1979. They are best known for the 1983’S “See You In Hell” album”.

Photo Cred: Metal Archives

Grim Reaper: Where Are They Now?

UPDATE: Grimmett passed away on Monday, Aug. 15 at the age of 62.

  • In a recent interview Steve Grimmett said, “We have a date of February 19, 2019 (the original date was in October 2018). We had to move the date forward because we could not deliver the album on time, nor could the record label. February 19 will gives us a little bit more time to get things done. We have recorded all the guitars and all the drums I have started the vocals; when we get back from the tour, I will be doing vocals and bass. It should be done in the next month.”
  • Guitarist Nick Bowcott is a rep for Marshall Amps.
  • Nick Bowcott spoke at Jeff Hannaman’s funeral.
  • Just having the word “hell” in an album title tied Grim Reaper up in lawsuits with their label from 1987 to 1988.
  • Steve Grimmett was in the thrash metal band Onslaught. Strangely enough, Onslaught’s first album was “Power From Hell”.
  • The band broke up in 2008.
  • The band re-formed and started work on a new studio album tentatively titled “From Hell” (not joking)
  • In 2017, after collapsing at a show from a leg infection, Steve Grimmett went into surgery. As a result, he had to have a portion of his leg amputated.

Listen To See You In Hell

Album Cover And Artwork

Tracklist

  1. See You In Hell
    2. Dead On Arrival
    3. Liar
    4. Wrath Of The Ripper
    5. Now Or Never
    6. Run For Your Life
    7. The Show Must Go
    8. All Hell Let Loose
    SKU: AFL1-5431

Band Line-Up

Grim Reaper

Steve Grimmett – vocals
Nick Bowcott – guitar
Dave Wanklin – bass
Lee Harris – drums

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What Happened To Zoetrope? – Svitek Ministry / Barry Stern (Life Of Crime)

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Chicago Thrash Band Zoetrope: Where Were They Ever?

Zoetrope was a thrash metal band from Chicago. The group was formed in 1976 by Barry Stern (drums/vocals), Kevin Michael Rasofsky, aka Kevin Michael (guitar), and Calvin “Willis” Humphrey (bass) as teenagers. The band signed Combat Records in 1984. Their first LP was Amnesty in 1985. In 1987 they out a second album, “A Life of Crime,” with producer Randy Burns (Megadeth, Nuclear Assault).

Some Zoetrope Facts

  • During the recording, their original guitarist Kevin Michael was replaced by Louis Svitek.
  • Louis Svitek went on to play with (M.O.D.) and Ministry.
  • Barry Stern played with the doom metal band Trouble after the band broke up.
  • Barry Stern died from complications from hip-replacement surgery in 2005.
  • Louis Svitek is now co-owner of the rap label/recording studio WuLi Records.

Listen To Life Of Crime On Youtube

Life Of Crime Cover

DARK ANGEL FIRST ALBUM
ZOETROPE - LIFE OF CRIME
ZOETROPE THRASH BAND BACK COVER
ZOETROPE THRASH BAND ART
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ZOETROUPE BAND

Tracklist

Detention
Seeking Asylum
Promiscuity
NASA
Unbridled Energy
Prohibition
Company Man
Pickpocket

Zoetrope Line-Up 1988

Barry Stern (R.I.P. 2005) – Vocals, Drums
Kevin Michael – Guitars (lead)
Calvin “Willis” Humphrey – Bass
Louis Svitek – Guitars

SKU: 88561-8159-1

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Destruction – Release From Agony LP 1988 Profile Records – PRO-1255

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Destruction ‎Release From Agony 1988 Vinyl

Release from Agony is the third album by German thrash metal band Destruction, released in 1988 by Steamhammer/SPV.

VERY EARLY PHOTO SHOOT OF GERMAN THRASHERS DESTRUCTION

Listen To The Full Album Here

DOES THIS SOUND GOOD ON YOUTUBE? IMAGINE HOW IT WOULD SOND ON SOME CRISP CLEAR VINYL

Album Artwork

Tracklisting

  1. Beyond Eternity 00:00
  2. Release from Agony 01:11
  3. Dissatisfied Existence 05:54
  4. Sign of Fear 10:25
  5. Unconscious Ruins 17:11
  6. Incriminated 21:38
  7. Our Oppression 27:00
  8. Survive to Die 31:49

Schmier – bass, vocals
Mike Sifringer – guitar
Harry Wilkens – guitar
Oliver “Olli” Kaiser – drums

SKU: PRO-1255

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Canada’s Anvil: Were They The First Thrash Band?

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Anvil: Were They The First Thrash Band?

Was Anvil The First Thrash Metal Band?

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Way back a long time ago, before Anvil was best known for a movie made about them: Anvil was in a tremendously influential, “proto-thrash” band. Musicians like Lemmy, Slash, Scott Ian and Lars Ulich considered them to be a big influence. While Anvil’s sound was more of traditional heavy metal, they did play louder and faster than most bands did at the time.

Listen and Decide, If You Haven’t Heard Anvil (You Probably Haven’t).


Side one

No. | Title | Length
1. “Forged in Fire” 4:45
2. “Shadow Zone” 4:00
3. “Free as the Wind” 5:38
4. “Never Deceive Me” 3:35
5. “Butter-Bust Jerky” 3:20

Side two

No. | Title | Length

6. “Future Wars” 3:11
7. “Hard Times – Fast Ladies” 3:49
8. “Make It Up to You” 3:31
9. “Motormount” 3:43
10. “Winged Assassins” 3:46

Anvil Is:
Steve “Lips” Kudlow – vocals, guitar
Dave Allison – guitar, lead vocals
Ian Dickson – bass, backing vocals
Robb Reiner – drums

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Obscure Thrash Band Alert: English ​Dogs “Where The Legond​​ Began”

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English Dogs – Perhaps The Most Obscure Thrash Band You’ve Never Heard Of?

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CLASSIC ALBUM? WHERE THE LEGOND BEGAN

TRACKLIST

Side A

  1. Trauma 01:54 instrumental
  2. The Eye of Shamahn 04:48
  3. Enter the Domain 05:12
  4. Premonition 05:58
  5. Calm Before the Storm 05:05

Side B

  1. Flashback 04:11
  2. A Tomb of Traveller’s Past 05:08
  3. Middle Earth 05:07
  4. Epilogue 08:08 instrumental

TOTAL PLAYING TIME – 45:31

THE ENGLISH DOGS WERE (IF YOU CAN FIND THEM)

Mark “Wattie” Watson Bass, Vocals (backing)
Andrew “Pinch” Pinching Drums, Vocals (backing)
Gizz Butt Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Adie Bailey Vocals

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Mastodon – Crack the Skye – Was This Mastodon’s Classic Album Or Can The Top It?

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Crack the Skye is the fourth studio Atlanta prog-metal band Mastodon. It is both their highest best album to date and held in the highest regard by critics and fans.

Since Mastodon put out several subsequent albums. Crack the Skye (as of this blog post) is now 10 years old. Their follow up follow-up efforts have all been good, but no Crack The Skye.

Was “Crack the Skye” Mastodon’s High-Water Mark Or Can They Top It?

My question to you is: is this their Reign In Blood, or do they have a better one in them?

Listen To The Whole Album

Tracklist

No | Title | Length

  1. “Oblivion” 5:46
  2. “Divinations” 3:38
  3. “Quintessence” 5:27
  4. “The Czar”
    I. “Usurper”
    II. “Escape”
    III. “Martyr”
    IV. “Spiral”
    10:54
  5. “Ghost of Karelia” 5:24
  6. “Crack the Skye” (featuring Scott Kelly) 5:54
  7. “The Last Baron” 13:00

Now It’s Voting Time

Does Maston Have Another Album As Good As "Crack The Skye" In Them?

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Buy This Album On Vinyl

This vinyl is brand-new and has never been opened or played. Mastodon’s manager sent it to me as a gift after he fell in my pool. I dried his iPhone out and saved it with some rice. Perfect condition..

Additional Info

Brann Dailor – drums
Brent Hinds – lead guitar
Bill Kelliher – rhythm guitar
Troy Sanders – bass, lead vocals

Also credited:

Rich Morris – keyboards, synth, and mellotron
Scott Kelly – lead vocals on “Crack the Skye”
Brendan O’Brien – production, mixing, backing vocals

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Voivod – Killing Technology 1987 Combat Records

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Killing Technology is the third studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Voivod. It was released in 1987 on noise Noise Records and was the first to combine elements of progressive rock in the band’s thrash metal sound. According to interviews contemporary to the release of Killing Technology, by 1986, Voivod was more influenced by hardcore punk and crossover bands than by other metal bands, with only Kreator and Motörhead still appreciated by all band members. A music video was made for the song “Ravenous Medicine”. Estimated sales are more than 60,000 copies worldwide. (SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA)

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Track listing

Killing Side

“Killing Technology” – 7:33
“Overreaction” – 4:45
“Tornado” – 6:02

Ravenous Side

“Forgotten in Space” – 6:10
“Ravenous Medicine” – 4:33
“Order of the Blackguards” – 4:28
“This Is Not an Exercise” – 6:18
Cassette and CD edition bonus tracks
“Too Scared to Scream” – 4:14
“Cockroaches” – 3:40

Voivod Killing Technology 1987 Combat Vinyl LP

Voivod Was

Snake (Denis Bélanger) – vocals
Piggy (Denis D’Amour) – guitar
Blacky (Jean-Yves Thériault) – bass,
Away (Michel Langevin) – drums