first and unfortunately last album Blackstar, called “Barbed Wire Soul” was released in September 1997. It features 11 tracks. The Japanese edition also included a demo version and three covers for the songs for artists such as Hüsker Dü, Thin Lizzy and The Cult, which was recorded for various compilations Peaceville label.In the American version of the release of the band’s name was changed to Blackstar Rising. In support of the album, the team went on tour with Cathedral and Anathema and in addition, I played a few more concerts, thus appearing on the scene about 10 times.
1997 – Blackstar – Barbed Wire Soul [Metal Blade, USA]
01. Game Over (4:04)
02. Smile (3:39)
03. Sound Of Silence (3:46)
04. Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus (4:15)
05. New Song (3:55)
06. Give Up The Ghost (3:09)
07. Revolution Of The Heart (4:03)
08. Waste Of Space (3:52)
09. Deep Wound (3:11)
10. Better The Devil (4:43)
11. Instrumental (5:01)
1997 – Blackstar – Barbed Wire Soul [TFCK-87140, Japan]
01. Game Over (4:05)
02. Smile (3:39)
03. Sound Of Silence (3:46)
04. Rock ‘N’ Roll Circus (4:15)
05. New Song (3:55)
06. Give Up The Ghost (3:09)
07. Revolution Of The Heart (4:03)
08. Waste Of Space (3:52)
09. Deep Wound (3:11)
10. Better The Devil (4:43)
11. Instrumental (5:31)
12. The Girl Who Lives On Heaven Hill (Bonus Track) (2:48)
13. Running Back (Bonus Track) (3:09)
14. Peace Dog (Bonus Track) (3:37)
15. Revolution Of The Heart (Demo, Bonus Track) (4:24)
16. New Song (Demo, Bonus Track) (3:51)
17. Don’t Want To Talk Anymore (Demo, Bonus Track) (3:43)
18. Waste Of Space (Demo, Bonus Track) (3:49)
19. Instrumental (Demo, Bonus Track) (4:55)