TANKARD: (1989) Alien (Mini-LP)

Smiling faces everywhere: Not only the live shows but also the album "B-Day" sold way more copies than most critics would have bet on. Plus the eleven smashers of the eleventh studio record "Beast Of Bourbon" show even more intensive moments, proving TANKARD´s original power and heaviness on their very best level. Not to forget producer Andy Classen´s brillant engineering and mixing of the spicy thrash metal brew. The sleeve rounds it up and demonstrates one more time the genius arts of Germany´s leading living artist Sebastian Krüger, well known as famous portrait painter of Keith Richards and Slash.
No doubt about that: The lyrics of the current TANKARD record hit the point as good as ever before. "Beast Of Bourbon" features a poetic and ironic spectrum, ranging from unbeatable tenderness (´Fistful Of Love´) to alcoholic aliens with some unstoppable love for German beer which has been brewed in the tradition of 1516. Gerre traces down the thugs to their third-class-planet somewhere left hand side of the Andromeda nebula and uncovers a flourishing beer industry with stolen German patents.
But there´s even more to discover:
- ´Die With A Beer In Your Hand´ shows the real thing to wimps and posers from all over the metal planet: "Sword held higher - who´s the liar? - I have the beer of fire!" - ´Genetic Overkill´ serves in the tradition of Tankards all-time-goodie ´Chemical Invasion´, shocking harmless bar patrons with a mind-boggling focus on gender manipulated beer.
- ´Under Friendly Fire´ describes American jet fighter pilots as amphetamine driven ruthless killers who don´t care for anybody as long as they´ve shot down every single human being during freedom supporting campaignes like "Operation Desert Worm". - ´We´re Coming Back´ is a cover of a singalong-superhit, originally written and recorded by British punk rockers Cocksparrer. The number found its way into the Tankard repertoire by entertaining numerous rides of supporters of Frankfurt´s football side Eintracht on away trips. Signore Geremia´s second job: travel agent of the responsible organizing company named "Anal Sex Tours". - ´Dead Men Drinking´ finally features the band celebrating themselves, meaning: We´re not dead yet. We´re more alive and well than many bad-wishers would have dared to think only a few years ago.
Did anyone try to find a decent spot for TANKARD´s final curtain yet? No way! The freshness of "Beast Of Bourbon" and now "The Beauty and the Beer" (2006) proves that the "ugliest thrash band in the world" still has all the power and all the passion to stay with us for another little while...http://www.tankard.info/06_bandbio5_eng.html

Tracks:
1. Alien
2. 666 Packs
3. Live to Dive
4. Remedy
5. (Empty) Tankard
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)

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TANKARD: (1989) Hair of the Dog

A compilation of tracks from albums : ''Zombie Attack'', ''Chemical Invasion'', ''The Morning After'' and ''Alien''.

Tracks:
1. the morning after
2. alien
3. don't panic
4. zombie attack
5. chemical invasion
6. commandments
7. tantrum
8. maniac forces
9. shit faced
10. (empty) tankard
** Covers : (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)

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U.F.O.: (1977) Lights Out (Chrysalis)

Despite a few generic moments, Lights Out is probably the best studio document of what elevated UFO above the '70s hard rock fray. Within a Euro-blues framework, the classic lineup that lasted from Phenomenon through Strangers in the Night incorporated challenging dynamics, epic balladry, and a more than occasional sensitivity. On Lights Out, all three of these traits come together in powerful fashion, most notably on the space rocker-cum-ballad "Love to Love," where a ridiculously heavy intro gives way to flourishing poetics. "Gettin' Ready" and an oddball Love cover, "Alone Again Or," also showcase the band's sensitive ambiguities, never compromising the group's overarching hard edge. Not enough can be said either about UFO's standout individual performances, particularly Phil Mogg's street level vocals, which no doubt greatly influenced Joe Elliot and Paul Dianno. Then, of course, there's the matter of Michael Schenker's deservedly lauded lead guitar. Expressive and bluesy with a tone nearing perfection, even the more pedestrian tunes are made worthwhile due to a Schenker solo. Lights Out holds up well; its subtleties are worth mentioning because the band always make it a point to rock hard and the playing is always on. Almost completely overlooked stateside, Lights Out is a lost gem...by Matthew Kantor

Tracks:
1. Too Hot to Handle
2; Just Another Suicide
3. Try Me
4. Lights Out
5. Gettin' Ready
6. Alone Again Or
7. Electric Phase
8. Love to Love
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (320kbps)
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U.F.O.: (1975) Force It (Chrysalis)

Michael Schenker and Phil Mogg really started to find their groove as a songwriting team with their second album together (and fourth UFO release overall), Force It. In fact, the last remaining folk and space rock tendencies that had stolen much of Phenomenon's thunder are summarily abandoned here, as the group launches itself wholeheartedly toward the hard rock direction that would make them stars. The first step is taken by Schenker, of course, who confidently establishes the aggressive, biting guitar tone that would define all the releases of the band's glory years. "Let It Roll" and "Shoot Shoot" kick off the album in rousing fashion, and while holding them under a microscope might reveal them as rather disposable slabs of hard rock, they would remain concert favorites for the band nonetheless. The punchy single "Love Lost Love" sounds tailor-made for the American market and acoustic ballad "High Flyer" is quite good, despite taking a dip in energy. But things only really start to gell on the album's second half. Schenker and Mogg wheel out their most mature composition yet with the piano-led "Out in the Street," whose softer sections truly highlight Mogg's highly disciplined, understated vocal style and make the guitar player's more restrained soloing all the more memorable. Schenker is soon back in charge, however, on the stuttering riffs and blistering fretboard work of "Mother Mary" and the downright vicious stop-start strut of "This Kids" -- both UFO anthems. One of the band's best albums, Force It will not disappoint lovers of '70s English hard rock...by Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide

Tracks:
1. Let It Roll
2. Shoot Shoot
3. High Flyer
4. Love Lost Love
5. Out in the Streets
6. Mother May
7. Too Much of Nothing
8. Dance Your Life Away
9. This Kid's
10. Between the Walls
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (320kbps)
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JAG PANZER: (2001) Mechanized Warfare (Century Media)

Colorado band formed in 1981 consisting of guitarist Mark Briody, bassist John Tetley, drummer Butch Carlson, and vocalist Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin. Their style was basic British-style metal influenced by bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, and they released their debut mini-album in 1983. The band moved to Los Angeles to seek out another guitarist, settling on Joey Tafolla, who contributed a great deal to the group's most memorable material. The group's debut album, Ample Destruction, did not bring success as quickly as Tafolla expected, and he left, eventually joining Alice Cooper's band and recording as a solo artist for Shrapnel Records. Carlson and the Tyrant left shortly thereafter, with the Tyrant briefly joining Riot and later forming his own band, Titan Force. Briody and Tetley reformed the group in 1987 with a new lineup (including vocalist Daniel Conca), and their resulting demo got them a deal with Auburn Records and the opportunity to record a new album. In 1996, the original lineup reunited (with the exception of Carlson, who was replaced by drummer Rikard Stjernquist) for the album The Fourth Judgement [sic], produced by Jim Morris (Death). Age of Mastery followed in 1998, and two years later Jag Panzer returned with Thane to the Throne. The summer 2001 saw the release of another hardhitting metal effort, Mechanized Warefare... by Steve Huey, All Music Guide

Tracks:
1. take to the sky
2. frozen in fear
3. unworthy
4. the silent
5. the scarlet letter
6. choir of tears
7. cold is the blade (and the heart that wields it)
8. hidden in my eyes
9. power surge
10. all things renewed
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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GRIM REAPER: (1987) Rock You to Hell (RCA)

Although Grim Reaper was never in a class with Judas Priest or Iron Maiden, the band was definitely underrated -- its three albums were solid examples of British fantasy metal. Produced by Max Norman, Rock You to Hell was the last of the three and is easily recommended to anyone who fancies metal that is forceful yet melodic. This 1987 album came at a time when MTV was in love with pop-metal hair bands, like Bon Jovi and Poison, and thrash was the rage in the metal underground -- Grim Reaper was neither pop-metal nor thrash, and the British wisely stuck with the type of fantasy metal they were known for. More melodic than most thrash, but a lot heavier than pop-metal, testosterone-driven tracks like "You'll Wish That You Were Never Born," "When Heaven Comes Down," and "Waysted Love" demonstrate that melody and brute force can be a powerful combination. Some of the tunes underscore Grim Reaper's interest in the occult and horror movies -- like "Night of the Vampire" -- but the lyrics come across as comic rather than disturbing. While Slayer and Deicide took their fascination with the occult so seriously that their songs really could be genuinely disturbing, Grim Reaper is more entertaining than anything...by Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Tracks:
1. rock you to hell
2. night of the vampire
3. lust for freedom
4. when heaven comes down
5. suck it and see
6. rock me 'till i die
7. you'll wish that you were never born
8. waysted love
9. i want more
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (128kbps)
** Metal Link :-))) http://paylesssofts.net/?x1a3f29719
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THE RODS: (1981) The Rods (High Vaultage)

The Rods carved a nice little career for themselves in the early 80's, basically coming across as an American version of Motorhead in spirit, a loud power trio cranking out blue-collar, anthemic hard rock tunes. By 1986 they had expanded to a four-piece on Heavier Than Thou and soon closed their career with the Hollywood album, which was intended to be an entirely different project but ended up released under the Rods name. Apart from their music, they are notable since founder David Feinstein is the cousin of none other than Ronnie James Dio, and they performed together in Elf in the early 70's. Drummer Carl Canedy later became a respected record producer, and still performs as a session drummer. Feinstein left the music business in the mid-nineties but suddenly returned to the music scene in 2003, forming a new band simply called Feinstein. http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/rods.htm

Tracks:
1. Power Love
2. Crank It Up
3. Hungry for Some Love
4. Music Man
5. Woman
6. Nothing Going on in the City
7. Get Ready to Rock & Roll
8. Ace in the Hole
9. Rock Hard
10. Roll with the Night
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (160kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/3acbe0
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THE RODS: (1984) Let Them Eat Metal (Music For Nations)

Tracks:
1. Let Them Eat Metal
2. White Lightning
3. Nuclear Skies
4. Rock Warriors
5. Bad Blood
6. She's So Tight
7. Got the Fire Burnin'
8. I'm a Rocker
9. She's Such a Bitch
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (160kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/32e03d
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EXCITER: (1983) Heavy Metal Maniac

I felt compelled to write a review of this when I saw just one person had done so (thanks for getting things started man). This music absolutely rates more than one review. If you are a fan of 80's Metal this is for you. You WILL like this music. The vocs are clean - powerful singing; just the drummer doing a very good job of belting it out. The drumming also is powerful as is the guitar and bass playing. They do not sound like they are trying to copy anyone. Exciter alternates between medium tempo metal to speed. They never go as fast as possible or as slow as possible (whatever that means). Also, they don't try too hard to impress only to come up short - they pound their music out with conviction. I was a fan when they were putting their albums out and was surprised that they got "left behind." It just occurred to me - if you are a fan of Raven or Saxon you WILL like Exciter - Raven and Saxon also seem to have been "left behind." Sadly, the music biz only had room for so many bands - Mettallica, Megadeth, Slayer, all bands that I love - but other bands tried and tried but just could not get noticed. Exciter is not power metal or wannabee metal. It is heavy metal that you simply will enjoy listening to - you may occasionally grit your teeth, jump up and down, and forget what it was you were just doing . . . and say to yourself "this is some damn good metal!" I don't give it 5 stars because it's not a classic. But it is very, very good metal.... Mark Bertram Farmer

Tracks:
1. Holocaust
2. Stand Up and Fight
3. Heavy Metal Maniac
4. Iron Dogs
5. Mistress of Evil
6. Under Attack
7. Rising of the Dead
8. Black Witch
9. Cry of the Banshee
** This review is from the reissue album
** This post is from original album with only 9 tracks
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/dc4411
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EXCITER: Violence & Force

EXCITER-"Violence And Force" LP(1984) is one of the true early thrash metal classics of the 80's. It is an essential addition to any true metalhead's collection. Unfortunately, this CD is NOT the definitive version of this Canadian masterpiece. The fifth track on the original LP "Evil Sinner" is MISSING from this CD version. It wouldn't be such a big deal if we were dealing with a weak song, but "Evil Sinner" is my FAVORITE track on the whole album and it is inexcusable that it was left off. "Evil Sinner" features one of the most over-the-top vocal performances in metal history. Truly screaming SO high that even Rob Halford and the boys from Judas Priest would run for cover. So just wait until a complete CD version of "Violence and Force" is released, or better yet, pick up an original on vinyl or cassette. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE SCREAMING WRATH OF THE EVIL SINNER!!! Long live Dan Beehler!!! Rivaled only by Larry Portelli of BLESSED DEATH for sheer screaming OTT thrash vocal mayhem!!!... by Tyler Kasuboski

Tracks:
1. Oblivion
2. Violence & Force
3. Scream in the Night
4. Pounding Metal
5. Destructor
6. Swords of Darkness
7. Delivering to the Master
8. Saxons of the Fire
9. War Is Hell
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/f53789
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EXCITER: (1985) Long Live the Loud

Ah, this record brings back some of the most vivid memories of my 37 years on this planet. Where to begin? Summer, 1985. My dad had cancer and was in the hospital in St. Louis. I was a hundred-and-fifty miles south in our little hometown of Poplar Bluff. I would drive once every week to St. Louis to visit. I bought this on my very first trip to see him.
This was highly, highly anticipated by me and my cohorts that summer. Metallica's, "Ride the Lightning" was almost a year old and Slayer's, "Hell Awaits" had just been released, as had the debut by Exodus. What on earth would LP number three from Ottawa's finest bring? Word was that they were wimping out... After hearing a track on Music For Nations, "Metal Zone" comp, I was pretty sure that wasn't the case.Although not the groudbreaking landmark that my friends and I had hoped for, "Long Live the Loud" is quite pleasing. Maybe I was a bit let down...I had built this thing up to immortal proportions in my little head. Essentially, the same style as the first two. A bunch of proto-power-thrash with loads of double-bass drumming and banshee wails from Dan Beehler, atonal screeeeeeeching, ala Greg Ginn, from Jon Ricci, as well as bulldozer bass backlash from Alan Johnson. Side Two is a bit more proggy, (Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh...) with "Wake Up Screaming" moving through several tempos and stolen Sabbath ideas. "Born To Die" and "Victims of Sacrifice" plod and pound along at mid-tempo, barely escaping devolution into "boring," but manage to keep their heads above putrid water. All the rest thrash and flail along like Motorhead and Saxon trapped in a British Mk. II tank being pushed by an out-of-control steam locomotive that Lemmy can't get a handle on.
Guy Bidimead, who had recently manned the wheels of steel for the "new" songs on Motorhead's, "No Remorse" comp, lends his production skills here. The result is noisy and thinner than one would like, but still barely containing the thrashing rage these guys were capable of stiring up. In the end, Exciter never falls prey to their lack of skill, songwriting ability, botched production or horrifically cliche lyrics, simply because the performance is so over-the-top and contains SO MUCH energy. Laugh all you want, but you'll sift through 1,000 bands or more before you find another with the rawr, manic energy these guys had in their glory days!.... David Chris Dalton

Tracks:
1. Fall Out
2. Long Live the Loud
3. I Am the Beast
4. Victims of Scarifice
5. Beyons the Gates of Doom
6. Sudden Impact
7. Born to Die
8. Wake Up Screaming
** Review from reissue
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/1e20b1
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EXCITER: (1987) Unveiling the Wicked

Awesome metal album of the 80's. Fast drumming, loud guitars and screaming vocals. This is what heavy metal is all about, but one question ? This CD is digitally remastered from what ? You can clearly hear in the background the original source which was taken from a record album. What happened to the original tapes ? Better than nothing I quess, once the music starts you can't hear the record sound and they did a good job of drowning it out at the end of each song. Still worth the money. I have a few cd's that were taken directly from a record album and remastered to cd. Anthrax "Fistful of Metal" was one....by M. Montoya (U.S.A.)

Tracks:
1. Break Down the Walls
2. Brainstorm
3. Die in the Night
4. I Hate School Rules
5. Shout It Out
6. Invasion/Waiting in the Dark
7. Living Evil
8. Live Fast, Die Young
9. Mission Destroy
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/190848
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GRAVE DIGGER: (1994) Witch Hunter (Noise)

German power metal band Grave Digger was formed in late 1980 by frontman Chris Boltendahl, guitarist Peter Masson, bassist Willi Lackmann and drummer Albert Eckardt. Debuting three years later on the Rock from Hell compilation, in 1984 Grave Digger returned with the full-length Heavy Metal Breakdown; after the following year's Witch Hunter, Lackmann left the lineup, and was replaced by bassist C.F. Brank for 1986's War Games. The group then shortened their name to simply Digger for 1987's Stronger than Ever, which saw guitarist Uwe Lulis substituting for Masson; Boltendahl then dissolved the project, finally reuniting with Lulis in 1991 and recruiting new bassist Tomi Gottlich and drummer Jörg Michael for The Reaper, credited once again to Grave Digger. Drummer Frank Ullrich replaced Michael for 1995's Heart of Darkness, with percussion duties handled by Stefan Arnold on Tunes of War; with the departure of Gottlich, Jens Becker assumed the bass for 1998's Knights of the Cross. Keyboardist H.P. Katzenburg expanded the Grave Digger lineup to a five-piece for Excalibur, issued a year later...by Jason Ankeny

Tracks:
1. Witch Hunter
2. Night Drifter
3. Get Ready for Power
4. Love is a Game
5. Get Away
6. Fight for Freedom
7. School's Out
8. Friends Of Mine
9. Here I Stand
** Original Release: 1988
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/0b7007
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GRAVE DIGGER: (1989) Heavy Metal Breakdown (Noise)

With song titles as direct as "Headbanging Man," "Stormin' the Brain," and "Heart Attack," a band better deliver some pretty ferocious music. Luckily, Grave Digger doesn't disappoint. Hammering home one huge speed metal riff after another, Heavy Metal Breakdown starts off balls to the wall and just gets heavier. More importantly, though, Grave Digger has enough imagination, verve, and (despite the fact that they'd surely hate to admit it) pop smarts to keep the whole thing interesting. Though the cheesy album art and monk's cloaks might suggest a parody act, these guys have enough chops and energy to silence any naysayers. In a genre where groups are often judged purely on their adherence to a very narrow aesthetic blueprint and live in constant fear of being accused of selling out, Grave Digger isn't afraid to throw in some subtle harmonic variation and interesting arrangement ideas. Not that this music is radio-friendly or anything, but someone here knows how to construct a song and make it catchy, which, when it comes to music like this, is a rare quality indeed. Heavy Metal Breakdown sounds just like its title would suggest. In other words, it's a must-have for any fan of early speed metal and super-aggressive music in general....by Pemberton Roach, All Music Guide

Tracks:
1. Headbanging Man
2. Heavy Metal Breakdown
3. Back from the War
4. Yesterday
5. We Wanna Rock You
6. Legion of the Lost
7. Tyrant
8. 2.000 Lights Years Away
9. Heart Attack
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/311979
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GRAVE DIGGER: (1986) War Games (Noise)

Tracks:
1. Keep On Rockin
2. Heaven can Wait
3. Fire In Your Eyes
4. Let Your Heads Roll
5. Love is Breaking My Heart
6. Paradise
7. Drop the Bomb
8. Fallin Out
9. Playin Fools
10. Legion of the Lost
11. The End
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/aa72b7
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GRAVE DIGGER: (1993) The Reaper (Gun)

Tracks:
1. Tribute to Death
2. The Reaper
3. Ride On
4. Shadows of a Moonless Night
5. Play Your Game (And Kill)
6. Wedding Day
7. Spy Of Mas'on
8. Under My Flag
9. Fight the Fight
10. Legion of the Lost (Pt. 2)
11. And the Devil Plays Piano
12. Ruler Mr. H.
13. The Madness Continues
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/6cadbe
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GRAVE DIGGER: (1994) Symphony of Death (Gun)

Tracks:
1. Intro
2. Symphony of Death
3. Back to the Roots
4. House of Horror
5. Shout It Out
6. World of Fools
7. Wild and Dangerous
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/6f36f8
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: (2001) Mystical (Z Records)

Tracks:
1. Detonator
2. Firepower
3. Keep the Rock Alive
4. Secret
5. Mystical
6. Roar
7. Street Fighter
8. Jump In Your Shoes
9. Ride 4 Free
10. Greed
11. Sun Lotion Suicide
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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**Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/40c64d
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: (2004) Noises from The Cathouse (Communique)

Noises From The Cathouse, The latest release from the Tygers Of Pan Tang is a very good hard rock album. To me, a fan of the Tygers since the early eighties, it reminds me alot of the Wild Cat album. It is a harder album then some of their past albums, such as The Cage and The Wreck-Age. Godspeak and Highspeed Highway Superman are the two best songs. If you are a fan of The Tygers Of Pan Tang, or of good hard rock I suggest you buy this CD... by T. Huncha (Minnesota, U.S.A.)

Tracks:
1. Boomerang
2. Godspeak
3. Master Of Illusion
4. Highspeed Highway Superman
5. The Spirit Never Dies
6. Cybernation
7. Deja Vu
8. Bad Bad Kitty
9. Running Man
10. Three In a Bed
** Covers: (No)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/5adfbc
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: (1985) The Wreck Age (Music For Nations)

The fifth Tygers record didn't storm the charts or break any new ground. But, the obvious now stated, Wreck-Age is not a bad spin. After an auspicious opening salvo of fiery metal slabs, here the Tygers return from legal hassles with their tails between their legs, offering safe hair to clog airwaves and make videos with, with no guilty treasures like "Paris by Night" coiled in the grooves. Keyboards and electronic drums let the listener know it's the big '80s right off the bat in opener "Waiting." The Tygers' claws have been sharper, but Wreck-Age holds hooks all the same. Depending on your personal hair tolerance (which must be high since you're here), the title track and "Desert of No Love" may take you to the top. "Women in Cages" revives an extinct vein of '70s exploitation cinema. In fact, victimization seems to be a motif, further detailed through "Protection," "Innocent Eyes," and, natch, "Victim." By the last song, it's easy to forgive the jolly ol' Tygers of Pan Tang for this forgettable poodle platter from a time of rock's fading innocence.... by Doug Stone, All Music Guide

Tracks:
1. Waiting
2. Protection
3. Innocent Eyes
4. Desert of No Love
5. The Wreck-Age
6. Women in Cages
7. Victim
8. Ready to Run
9. All Change Faces
10. Forgive and Forget
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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** Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/1440ed
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: (1999) Live at Wacken (Spitfire)

Hearing Jess Cox on vox is a real treat. Reminds me of the good ol' days. And yeah, hey can too sing! :) The recording's great. Guitars, bass & drums sound tight and loud. The prerecorded intro to 'Insanity' is there. All the great Cox-era songs are there. What's not to like? If you're a ToPT fan you prolly already have this. If not check the sound bites and see if I'm fibbing. This is a very enjoyable disc.
Tracks:
1. Intro
2. Rock and Roll Man
3. Euthanasia
4. Don't Touch Me There
5. Money
6. Suzie Smiled
7. Wild Catz
8. Insanity
9. Fireclown
10. Straight as a Die
11. Burnin' Up
12. Tush
13. Love Potion No. 9
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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**Metal Link :-))) http://lix.in/a664f1
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TYGERS OFPAN TANG: (1992) First Kill (Metal Nation)

Little could they have known at the time these demos were originally recorded, back in '79, they would be released in full album form not once, but twice! Tygers', short lived though they were, and their prime in particular, were at their best in their original and crude form, featuring Cox, Dick, Laws, and Weir, which saw them release the classic "Wildcat" album from 1980. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of their debut 7" single, "Don't Touch Me There,"First Kill is again made available 18 years after its inception, this time with four bonus cuts -- "Burning Up," "Don't Touch Me There," "Money," "Wild Catz" -- from the original MCA demo sessions, previously unreleased, and superbly reproduced. In fact 25 year old demo tunes probably never sounded this fresh! Featuring fourteen tracks overall, First Kill is primeval NWOBHM in all its faded glory, fashioning the sights and sounds of early Nugent, Leppard, Riot, and TSOL with tough guy anthems like "Slave To Freedom," "Don't Take Nothing" "Alright On The Night," along with the more suave and sophisticated anthems like "Angel," and "Small Town Flirt," done for the '86 original.
The Tygers' were as amped and energetic as any band going in their day. With the right blend of musicianship, attitude, name and style, they arrived at the right time when the likes of Maiden, Def Leppard, Saxon, and others were all getting their feet wet; unfortunately, unlike the aforementioned, but like so many others of the time, they couldn't outlast persistent personnel shifts and inclimate industry standards that by the mid-'80s, the Tygers were already a long done has-been. But big-selling standouts notwithstanding, they were few and far between, for those that could admit to having a prime, for even one album (though we'll acknowledge the one-two punch of the John Sykes-led "Spellbound" and "Crazy Nights" in the year that followed as worthy follow ups to the "Wild Cat" debut) the Tygers' left behind a pretty grand legacy in spite of nearly threatening their beloved and oft-referred cult status with last gasp pop gimmicks that had little to do with the original set up in the first place. Back to where it all began, First Kill offers fans a fresh cut of endearingly dated, throttle-squeezing heavy rock that's tightly wound, slightly worn, properly impoverished in both production and package, with a few pages of prime era eye candy thrown in...by Vinnie Apicella

Tracks:
1. Slave to Freedom
2. Angel
3. Straight as a Die
4. The Final Answer
5. Euthanasia
6. Shakespear Road
7. Don't Take Nothing
8. Alright on the Night
9. Bad Times
10. Small Time Flirt
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: (1987) Burning in the Shade (Zebra)

The tygers sound very light on this compared to past releases.It's not bad,but it is an aquired taste.Most of the orignal band members are gone,which accounts for the change of sound.This cd has a AOR/hard rock sound.The guitar solos are placed and well thought out in the songs but don't expect too much. Also at the end of the cd is a special music video for the song Waiting from their 1985 album The Wreck Age.It is a great video and makes this cd worth buying, so do yourself a favor and buy this one! The song Waiting really rocks!.. by Brad ''Rad Metal Brad''

Tracks:
1. The First (The Only One)
2. Hit It
3. Dream Ticket
4. Sweet Lies
5. Maria
6. Hdeaway
7. Open to Seduction
8. The Circle of the Dance
9. Are Yu There?
10. The Memory Fades
11. Waiting
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: (1987) Burning in the Shade (Zebra)

TYGERS OF PAN TANG: (1982) The Cage (MCA)

Despite an incredibly promising start two years earlier, the Tygers of Pan Tang were experiencing an irreversible career slide by 1982. Their third effort, Crazy Nights, had been rushed and then largely abandoned by their record company, and hot shot guitarist John Sykes had left them in a lurch when he split abruptly to join Thin Lizzy. His clearly less talented and more commercially-inclined replacement Fred Purser (along with their management and label) helped push the band even further away from their metallic roots, resulting in the severely disappointing The Cage. Absolutely nothing is salvageable from the album's terrible first half, which is loaded with unbearably cliched rockers, like "Rendezvous," "Letter From L.A.," and "Lonely at the Top," and is bogged down by superfluous synthesizer backdrops and embarrassingly cheesy gang vocal harmonies and choruses. Best known for his work with Rush, producer Peter Collins' over-wrought style adds a certain flair, but detracts just as much spontaneity from promising tracks like "Tides" and "Danger in Paradise." Classy first single "Paris By Air" succeeds despite its terribly pretentious lyrics, but the same can't be said for the cringe-inducing "The Actor," whose absurd dramatics manage to spoil its beautiful piano intro. The album's only outstanding track has to be a spirited version of the Leiber & Stoller standard "Love Potion Number 9," which features a solo recorded by Sykes (surprise) prior to his departure and almost makes it all worthwhile in a mere two minutes of utter perfection. Sadly, the Tygers would be dropped by their management soon after releasing this blunder, and break up a short time later. [The 1997 Edgy Records CD reissue offers four bonus tracks which often eclipse the rest of the album (most notably "What You Sayin'") -- serving as further proof of the cluelessness of all involved. Also on hand are countless rare band photos, as well as extensive biographical info and technical credits....by Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide

Tracks:
1. Rendezvous
2. Lonely at the Top
3. Letter from L.A.
4. Paris by Air
5. Tides
6. Making Tracks
7. The Cage
8. Love Potion No. 9
9. You Always See
10. Danger in Paradise
11. The Actor
12. Life Of Crime
13. Love's a Life
14. Waht You Sayin'
15. Make Tracks *Extended remix
** Covers: (Yes)
** Bitrate: (192kbps)
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: (1981) Live at Nottingham Rock City (Spitfire)

Obviously, the concert document lost a lot of impact in the video age. But back in the '70s, a live record was a career requisite that could break the band and the bank. The Tygers of Pan Tang came at the tail end of that era, and Live at Nottingham Rock City preserves an early-'80s show when the cats were at their peak. Against doctor's orders, the sick unit (save six-string sizzler John Sykes, in perfect health and form) takes the stage and tears through several fresh tracks from Spellbound, the Tygers' sophomore smoker that most consider their apex. The Tygers' debut, Wild Cat, recorded with a different singer, remains an endearingly ragged rager pushing brawn over brains, but new vox kid Jon Deverill's more accomplished howling does the early tunes proud, and fellow newbie Sykes (already on his way to greener pastures) also adds polish but never at the expense of passion. Live at Nottingham Rock City fell out of print two minutes after release, but stands as a concise study of the classic live LP (sans excessive solos, luckily) and a shining document of a tempestuous talent at its prime.... by Whitney Z. Gomes, AMG

Tracks:
1. Take It
2. Rock and Roll Man
3. Blackjack
4. Tyger Baby
5. Insanity
6. Euthanasia
7. Mirror
8. Wild Catz
9. Money
10. Don't Stop By
11. Gangland
12. Silver and Gold
13. Hellbound
14. Slave to Freedom
15. All Or Nothing
** Covers: ( Yes )
** Bitrate: (192 kbps )
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: (1980)Wild Cat (MCA)

Hailing from tiny Whitley Bay in the Northeast of England, the Tygers of Pan Tang (whose name originated from a Michael Moorcock novel called Stormbringer) were formed when aspiring singer Jess Cox met guitarist Robb Weir at the local pub in November 1978. Weir, along with bassist Rocky and drummer Brian Dick, had recently formed a band combining the lessons of early-'70s heavy metal legends such as Black Sabbath and Deep Purple with the do-it-yourself ethos of punk -- an emerging style eventually dubbed the new wave of British heavy metal. After much rehearsing and gigging in the surrounding area the foursome recorded a number of demos at Impulse Studios, whose owners Neat Records released their first single "Don't Touch Me There" in September 1979. Relentless touring across Britain would follow, supporting such childhood heroes as the Scorpions and Budgie, as well as NWOBHM peers like Iron Maiden and Saxon. They also signed a deal with MCA and entered London's Morgan Studios in June to record their proper debut, Wildcat, which went straight into the British charts at number 18 upon its released in July 1980. Looking to beef up their sound, the band added virtuoso guitarist John Sykes just in time for their biggest gig ever at that year's Reading Festival. Yet, despite this promising start, singer Cox decided to quit the group at year's end, citing the ever-popular "musical differences" and going on to form the short-lived Lionheart with recently ousted Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton. Ex-Persian Risk vocalist Jon Deverill was drafted to replace him and the revitalized Tygers of Pan Tang kicked off 1981 firing on all cylinders. Widely considered their best album, Spellbound hit the streets in April 1981, and was followed by another bout of touring which kept them nipping at the heels of NWOBHM powerhouses Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Def Leppard. Things began to unravel when MCA forced the band to write and record a follow-up in only three weeks, resulting in the uneven Crazy Nights, released in November 1981. European dates in support of Ian Gillan followed, but guitarist Sykes quit abruptly to join Thin Lizzy upon their return to England (eventually achieving even greater success with Whitesnake and Blue Murder). The band soldiered on with new six-stringer Fred Purser, whose more commercial leanings were heard on 1982's disappointing The Cage album. Everyone seemed to be giving up on the Tygers, including their management, which dropped the band just prior to a sold-out tour of Japan. After a brief attempt at self-management, the group decided to call it quits later that year, and a 1983 greatest-hits set seemed to close the book on the Tygers of Pan Tang. Surprisingly, Deverill and Dick would resurrect a glammed-up version of the band in 1985 with guitarists Steve Lamb and Neil Shepard, and bassist Dave Donaldson. They released two albums: 1985's The Wreck-Age and 1987's Burning in the Shade (featuring Shepard's replacement Steve Thompson on guitar), both of which went absolutely nowhere and prompted another, apparently final split. 1986 also saw the release of the original band's 1980 Impulse Studio demos by Neat Records, under the title First Kill. In 2001 the Tygers released Live at Wacken, which was mostly recorded at the independent European metal festival of the same name. Live at Nottingham Rock City followed the same year.... by Ed Rivadavia, AMG

Tracks:
1. Euthanasia
2. Slave to Freedom
3. Don't Touch Me There
4. Money
5. Killers
6. Firedown
7. Wild Catz
8. Suzie Smiled
9. Badger Badger
10. Insanity
Covers: Yes
Bitrate: 192 kbps
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PICTURE: (2001) Heavy Metal Ears & Picture I (Pseudonym)

The Pseudonym Records did a great job, launching this on the market. Two classic albums in only one CD. This set brings the first two albums from this ducth band. Picture 1 from 1980 and the amazing Heavy Metal Ears from 1981, the second album of the band.

Tracks:
1. Heavy Metal Ears
2. Spend the Night with You
3. Unemployed
4. I'm Just a Simple Man
5. Funky Town
6. Out of Time
7. Nightrider
8. No No No
9. Rock & Roll/Under Your Spell
10. Dirty Street Fighter
11. You Can Go
12. Bombers
13. No More
14. One Way Street
15. You're a Fool
16. Get Back or Your Brains
17. Rockin' In Your Brains
18. He's a Playe
19. Fear
** Covers: Yes
** Bitrate: 320 kbps
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**Metal Link 2 :-))) http://paylesssofts.net/?x132127268
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PICTURE : (1983) Eternal Dark (Back Door)

After a small fight between Picture manager and Shmoulik, the Israelian singer is fired. The English singer Pete Lovell replaces him. Picture does a small tour in Israel. Right after this tour Jan Bechtum leaves the band for different reasons. Later on Picture is invited to the Donnington festival but the new guitar player Henri van Maanen is not ready for this and the show is canceled. The new album Eternal Dark is released but the original Picture sound has gone although the production of the album is again the best ever. Drummer Laurens Bakker leaves the band... more >>>

Tracks:
1. Eternal Dark
2. Griffons Guard the Gold
3. Make You Burn
4. Battle for The Universe
5. The Blade
6. Flying In Time
7. Into the Underworld
8. Tell No Lies
9. Power Of Evil
10. Down and Out
** Covers: Only Front
** Time: ???
** Bitrate: 192kbps
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** metal link **
http://paylesssofts.net/?x1ced27184
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PICTURE : (1982) Diamond Dreamer (Back Door)

After being rather successful in a local band, lead guitarist Jan Bechtum decides to put an add in a Dutch music magazine to find a new band. A few months later Rinus Vreugdenhil reads the add and calls Jan to join him and Laurens Bakker to form a new group. The first time they play together they know immediately that this is the band they've been looking for. They decide to name the group Picture. The name had been used before by the local group in which both Rinus and Laurens had played. The search for a good vocalist ends a few months later when Ronald van Prooijen agrees to join Picture. Two months later in August, Picture records a demo in the rehearsal room and the song 'My Gun Shoots' from this demo is aired on Dutch radio in the program of Alfred Lagarde. During a gig in December two Dutch radio people from Vara's Popkrant get excited over Picture and decide to put them on their show. Picture records three songs in a radio studio and these songs are aired together with interviews in January, 1980...more >>>

Tracks:
1. Lady Lightning
2. NIght Hunter
3. Hot Loving
4. Diamond Dreamer
5. Message from Hell
6. You're All Alone
7. Lousy Lady
8. The Hangman
9. Get Me Rock and Roll
10. You're Touching Me
** Covers: No
** Time: ???
** Bitrate: 192 kbps
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