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PRAYING MANTIS – Predator In Disguise [Japan Edition], MP+FLAC

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PRAYING MANTIS is one of the godfathers of the NWOBHM movement. Their “Time Tells No Lies” 1981 full-length debut is still considered as one of the most representative pieces of the genre / its more melodic side.

owever, things went significantly wrong for the band in the 80s, mainly due to contractual complications.
PRAYING MANTIS reformed 1990 for the 10th anniversary of NWOBHM tour in Japan and talented guitarist Denis Stratton joined the band. Meanwhile, they recorded this first reunion studio project: the amazing “Predator In Disguise”.
Released 1991 originally only in Japan, “Predator In Disguise” is a killer CD. Fully embracing the melodic hard rock sound from the early Nineties, polish

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Nickoloff – Envy 2024 Kivel Records

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Label: Kivel Records – KR00079
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 2024
Genre: Hard Rock
Style:

1 Intro 0:13
2 So Fucking Happy 5:20
3 Back Where I Belong 4:09
4 I Like It 3:51
5 If You Want Me 4:30
6 Without You 4:18
7 Should’ve Seen It Coming 4:07
8 After Tonight 4:08
9 Don’t Walk Away 3:32
10 That Look 4:51
11 Look What The Cat Dragged In 3:03

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EXPORT – Living In The Fear Of The Private Eye [Rock Candy remaster] 2016, MP3+FLAC

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“Living in the Fear of the Private Eye” is the second album by British AOR/melodic rock group “Export” originally released in 1986, reissued by “Rock Candy” records in 2010.

Much like other melodic outfits hailing form the United Kingdom – namely “Heavy Pettin”, “Lionheart” and “Romeo’s Daughter”-”Export” were signed and addressed to the North American market, essentially complyi

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Now or Never – III (2024) + bonus Tracks

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Country: International
Genre: Heavy Metal
Year : 2024

Tracklist:
01. Intro (01:10)
02. Two Worlds Away (06:50)
03. Woman in the Dark (03:47)
04. Until We Say Goodbye (04:48)
05. Circle of Pain (04:50)
06. Eyes of a Child (07:23)
07. Point of No Return (05:04)
08. Another Story (05:16)
09. Ordinary World (04:20)
10. Another Chance (05:32)
11. Afterlife (05:24)
12. Wind of Freedom (Bonus Track) (04:08)
13. Afterlife (Orchestral) (Bonus Track) (04:27)

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RIGGS – Unreleased Sessions 1980-82

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A few weeks ago we featured for the first time on CD the one and only album by RIGGS, their self-titled 1982 record, a very good slice of early Eighties American melodic rock.

Fronted by vocalist / guitarist Jerry Riggs (later Pat Travers Band co-lead guitarist / songwriter for many years) RIGGS recorded 2 songs for the iconic 1981 animated feature film Heavy Metal, also included on the movie’s soundtrack release. That lead for the band to secure a record deal with their album released next year.
But previously RIGGS was being co

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Turbo Mullet – Wrecked 2024

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Turbo Mullet is the best fictious hair metal band you’ve never heard of. When they’re not breakin’ hearts in trailer parks, they’re smashing gear on stage! Udio generates clips, while a real human songwrites, arranges, mixes, and masters.

1.Breakin’ Hearts (In Trailer Parks) 03:57
2.Rub Me The Right Way 03:45
3.Layin’ Some Pipe Tonite 04:00
4.Rear Ended 04:39
5.Astroglide 04:00
6.Backseat Lover 03:56
7.Gimme The Green Light 03:32
8.Empty Passenger Seat 03:21

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Styx – Five Classic Albums (5 CD Box Set) (2015) WAV+MP3

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Year: 2015
Genre: Progressive Rock, Hard Rock
Country: USA

Tracklist:
CD1 – The Grand Illusion (1977)
1. The Grand Illusion (4:35)
2. Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) (5:28)
3. Superstars (3:52)
4. Come Sail Away (6:05)
5. Miss America (5:00)
6. Man In The Wilderness (5:48)
7. Castle Walls (5:59)
8. The Grand Finale (1:58)

CD2 – Pieces Of Eight (1978)
1. Great White Hope (4:23)
2. I’m Okay (5:44)
3. Sing For The Day (5:01)
4. The Message (1:08)<

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Mine Road – Tomorrow’s Sky 2024

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Country: Ireland
Genre: Hard Rock
Year: 2024

Tracklist:
1.Snowplow
2.Tightrope
3.Into the Storm
4.American Dream
5.Blood On The Floor
6.Hold On You
7.Recall
8.Tomorrow’s Sky
9.Reeling
10.Start To Believe
11.I’ll be Home

Line up:
Stu Cash – Guitar / Backing Vox
Ken Carthy – Lead Vocals
Dave Flood – Guitars
Steve Cash – Drums/Backing Vox
*Bass performed by former member – Donnacha Neary

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Sirius – A Quest for Life 2024

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26, July 2024. The album boasts not one, but two legendary guest appearances. Tim “Ripper” Owens (KK’s Priest, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth) and Derek Sherinian (Black Country Communion, Whom Gods Destroy, ex-Dream Theater) lend their immense talent to tracks like “Unbound the Scream” and “Land of Swords,” adding an extra layer of power and prestige to the release.

“A Quest for Life” is more than just a collection of killer riffs and powerful vocals. The album delves into the human

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4 Way Street – Pretzel Park 2003

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Country: Europe
Released: 2003
Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country

1 Change Gonna Come
Songwriter – Ben Arnold, Jim Boggia, Joseph Parsons, Scott Bricklin
3:35
2 Maze
Songwriter – Ben Arnold
3:43
3 Several Thousand
Songwriter – Jim Boggia
3:26
4 Love And Hope
Songwriter – Scott Bricklin
3:51
5 Ceremony
Songwriter – Joseph Parsons
4:31
6 Shoot The Moon
Songwriter – Ben Arnold, Jim Boggia, Joseph Parsons, Scott Bricklin

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Glass Tiger – No Turning Back 1985-2005 (NTSC) [2004, DVD9]

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Country of artist: Canada
Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave, Synth Rock
Year of manufacture: 2004
Label: Capitol Records, EMI

Tracklist:
01 Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)
02 Don’t Forget Me (U.S. Version)
03 Someday
04 Thin Red Line
05 You’re What I Look For
06 I Will Be There
07 Diamond Sun
08 I’m Still Searching
09 Far Away From Here
10 My Song
11 (Watching) Worlds Crumble
12 Animal Heart
13 Rhythm Of Your Love
14 My Town

Bonus Tracks:
15 No Turning Back
16 Give It Away

Special Features:
– Band commentaries for each video
– Behind the scenes bonus footage
– Featu

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