Saturday 27 December 2008

SCANDO & EURO STEEL : Vol 4 - 84 - 86

Hello again, hope you all managed to squeeze as much fun as possible out of your Christmases, and now that the big day is over i suspect you'll be looking for something to chase away the winter blues. Well folks, i'm glad to oblige with seven shiny black circles of Swedish steel from days of yore, and one from Finland too!
This time around, we span the years 1984 - 1986 to conclude our collection of Scandinavian and European 7"s, EPs and demos.
Tonight's "big" names are OZ, AXEWITCH and HEAVY LOAD, but make sure you take the time to get acquainted with MANINNYA BLADE, WARNING, HELS, MANIAC, FAITH and GOTHAM CITY too, just because you may be unfamiliar with them is no reason not to take the opportunity to check them all out.
I tell you this, i'm prepared to bet that you'll be glad you did!
Although this is the end of this particular musical excursion for the moment, fear not, because next time out we'll be delving into more vintage European and Scandinavian Heavy Metal, but we'll be focusing on the full length albums and Mini LPs from that scene.
Lots of awesome material up my sleeve for that, so stay tuned to STILL ALIVE & WELL for your vintage rawk needs.
Have a great New Year people and i hope to see you back here in 2009 for more of the same.

MANINNYA BLADE - The Barbarian 7" (Swe-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37643458/MANINNYA_BLADE_-_The_Barbarian_7____Swe-1984_.rar


AXE WITCH - Stand Up EP (Swe-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14730942/AXE_WITCH_-_Stand_Up_EP__1984_.rar


WARNING - Sword And Sorcery 7" (Swe-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/100615372/WARNING_-_Sword_And_Sorcery_7____SWE-1984_.rar


OZ - Turn The Cross Upsidedown EP (Fin-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/20252431/oz_-_turn_the_cross_upsidedown_ep_1985.rar


HEAVY LOAD - Monsters Of The Night 7" (Swe-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/19264084/HEAVY_LOAD_-_Monsters_Of_The_Night_7____1985_.rar


HELS - Birth 7" (Swe-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/46204849/HELS_-_Birth_7____Swe-1985_.rar



MANIAC - Grief (Beauty Queen) 7" (Swe-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/58043117/MANIAC_-__Grief__Beauty_Queen_7____Swe-1985_.rar


FAITH - Hymn Of The Sinner 7" (Swe-1986)

http://rapidshare.com/files/45909690/FAITH_-_Hymn_Of_The_Sinner_7____Swe-1986_.rar


GOTHAM CITY - 1986 Demo (Swe-1986)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49851826/GOTHAM_CITY_-_1986_Demo__Sweden_-_1986_.rar

Wednesday 17 December 2008

SCANDO & EURO STEEL : Vol 3 - 83 - 84

Howdy folks, yep, it's that time again!
For your aural delectation and titillation this evening, we are proud to present part 3 of our ongoing Scandinavian/European Metal collection.
Here are some great 45s, Demos and EPs from Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Holland and Italy all released between the years of 1983 and 1984.
The "name" bands this time would be SYRON VANES, PAUL CHAIN and WITCHCROSS, but don't make the mistake of just going for what you know. Dig in and get yourself acquainted with the more obscure items too, have a taste of HIROSHIMA, a sampling of SWORD, a snifter of STITCH, a tot of HAMMERHEAD, a measure of LEZLIE PAICE, a plate full of RENEGADE, or snack on Airborne. I'm sure you'll find them all nice'n'tasty. Filling too.
To The Devil To Pay, thanks very much for your offer to u/l the Winterhawk albums, that'd make my week mate! If you could just put the links in the comments section here, i'll get them that way. And thanks again, it's really appreciated!

HIROSHIMA - Soldier Of The World 7" (Fin-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/28630577/Hiroshima_-_Soldier_Of_The_World_7____FIN-1983_.rar


SYRON VANES - If You Prefer Heavy Metal Demo (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/38897013/SYRON_VANES_-_If_You_Prefer_Heavy_Metal_demo__SWE-1983_.rar


SWORD - Excalibur 7" (Hol-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/28625043/Sword_-_Excalibur_7____HOL-1983_.rar



STITCH - Devil's Deal 7" (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/28626162/Stitch_-_Devil_s_Deal_7____SWE-1983_.rar


WITCHCROSS - Are You There? 7" (Den-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11434564/Witchcross_-_Are_You_There_7____1983_.rar



LEZLIE PAICE - Fighting Man 7" (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/46208466/LEZLIE_PAICE_-_Fighting_Man_7____Swe-1983_.rar



AIRBORNE - In United Kingdom EP (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/116379462/AIRBORNE_-_In_United_Kingdom_EP__SWE-1983_.rar


RENEGADE - Rock Until You Die EP (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/46808371/RENEGADE_-_Rock_Until_You_Die_EP__Swe-1983_.rar


PAUL CHAIN VIOLET THEATRE - Detaching From Satan EP (Ita-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/109925257/PAUL_CHAIN_VIOLET_THEATRE_-_Detaching_From_Satan_EP__Ita-1984_.rar


HAMMERHEAD - Heart Made Of Steel EP (Hol-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/30226145/Hammerhead_-_Heart_Made_Of_Steel_ep__HOL_-_1984_.rar

As per usual, all rars include art & txt files. Enjoy!!!

Monday 8 December 2008

SCANDO & EURO STEEL : Vol 2 - 82 - 83

Here we go again boys & girls, more Metallic treasures plucked from the depths of obscurity to shine like diamonds in the bright light of a new day. Or something like that.
Eight more Scandinavian or European Heavy Metal 45's, EP's or demos released between the years of 1982 and 1983.
Again, as in the first part of the post, most of tonight's selection comes from Sweden, with a nice one from The Netherlands to represent the rest of Europe. If you've heard of any of these bands it'll likely be HEAVY LOAD or AXE WITCH, both of whom are awesome, but take the time please to get acquainted with the likes of GOTHAM CITY, GRAVE et al too, you'll be glad you did! Enjoy!!
Apart from you, "Bounded By Metal", you can go fuck yourself, you link thieving piece of shit.

HEAVY LOAD - Take Me Away 7" (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/38902821/Heavy_Load_-_Take_Me_Away_7____Swe-1982_.rar


GOTHAM CITY - Gotham City 7" (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/43045460/GOTHAM_CITY_-_Gotham_City_7____Swe-1982_.rar


LADY - The_Ladykiller EP (Hol-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/46201261/LADY_-_The_Ladykiller_EP__HOL-1982_.rar



AXE WITCH - Demo (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11124006/AXE_WITCH_-_Demo__1982_.rar


AXE WITCH - Pray For Metal EP (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11161138/Axe_Witch_-_pray_for_metal_EP__1982_.rar


R & R - Adventures Behind The Eye 7" (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/57973565/R_R_-_Adventures_Behind_The_Eye_7____Swe-1983_.rar


GRAVE - Screaming From The Grave 7" (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/45810501/GRAVE_-_Screaming_From_The_Grave_7____Swe-1983_.rar


TREASURE - Women In Black 7" (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37647644/TREASURE_-_Women_In_Black_7____1983-Swe_.rar

Wednesday 26 November 2008

SCANDO & EURO STEEL : Vol 1 - 79 - 82

Okay, we're back again with a new set of uploads taking in a slightly different musical area. This time we're heading North, South and East in search of unsung Metal treasures from Scandinavia & Europe.
We'll stick to the 7"s and EPs for now, taking in the years 1979 to 1982 this time 'round. We've got music from Sweden & Norway in this post, but in the next installments we'll be taking in sounds from Holland, Finland and Italy alongside our Scandinavian brethren. Really, the chances are that you won't know any of the bands featured tonight unless you're a rabid collector or a Swede, but don't let this music's obscurity put you off checking it out. At the same time as the UK's Metallic renaissance was taking place, Sweden was undergoing a grass roots resurgence in the form, albeit on a smaller scale. There's some great music buried in these dusty grooves, all you have to do is dig it out. As usual, all rars come with txt files and artwork, but if you want to do a little research before downloading, this great article by Dan at The Corroseum should inform you of the facts you need to know. Check it here.

SILVER MOUNTAIN - Man Of No Present Existence 7" (Swe-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37645301/Silver_Mountain_-_Man_Of_No_Present_Existence_7____Swe-1979_.rar


THE WAGABOND - This Is Life 7" (Swe-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/48577460/The_WAGABOND_-_This_Is_Life_7____Swe-1979_.rar


JEREMIAH - Rock A Strul 7" (Swe-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/54776821/JEREMIAH_-_Rock_A_Strul_7___Swe-1979_.rar


ZONE ZERO - Heavy Metal 7" (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11120189/Zone_Zero__SWE__-_Heavy_Metal_7___1982.rar


RISING - Metal Bird 7" (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/22931450/Rising_-_Metal_Bird_7____SWE-1982_.rar


SHAKESPEARE - Orphan Devil 7" (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/57288977/SHAKESPEARE_-_Orphan_Devil_7____Swe-1982_.rar


SPITFIRE - Heavy Rock'n'Roller 7" (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/50177935/SPITFIRE_-_Heavy_Rock_n_Roller_7____Sweden_-_1982_.rar


KEEN HUE - One Of Two 7" (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/28627961/KEEN_HUE_-_One_Of_Two_7____1982_-_SWE_.rar


REX BEGONIA - Rex Begonia EP (Nor-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/28635869/REX_BEGONIA_-_Rex_Begonia_EP__Nor-1982_.rar

Wednesday 19 November 2008

NWOBHM LPs Pt 3 (1983-1989)

Well, we've come to the end of this particular installment of NWOBHM LPs for the meantime, but worry not, there will be more to come in the future.
Part 3 covers the years from 1983 to 1989, and takes in a mix of better known bands such as ROGUE MALE and WRATHCHILD and contemporaneous obscurios such as OMEGA (who were formerly known as APOCALYPSE), the prog rock influenced ABEL GANZ, the more Hard Rock flavoured ROX and PHASSLAYNE and the utterly bizarre sound of DEEP SWITCH. Lots of excellent music for you to enjoy, i sincerely hope that you do. Dig in!

ROX - Violent Breed (1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/43057211/ROX_-_Violent_Breed__UK-1983_.rar


WRATHCHILD - Stakk Attak (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37940330/WRATHCHILD_-_Stakk_Attak__UK_-_1984_.rar


OMEGA - The Prophet (1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/32812938/OMEGA_-_The_Prophet__UK-1985_.rar



PHASSLAYNE - Cut It Up (1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/88443615/PHASSLAYNE_-_Cut_It_Up__UK-1985_.rar


ABEL GANZ - Gullibles Travels (1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/96601331/ABEL_GANZ_-_Gullibles_Travels__UK-1985_.rar


DEEP SWITCH - 9 Inches Of God (1986)

http://rapidshare.com/files/30260339/DEEP_SWITCH_-_9_Inches_Of_God__1986_-_UK_.rar


ROGUE MALE - Animal Man (1986)

http://rapidshare.com/files/68645757/ROGUE_MALE_-_Animal_Man__UK_-_1986_.rar


WRATHCHILD - Delirium (1989)

http://rapidshare.com/files/46803239/WRATHCHILD_-_Delirium__UK-1989_.rar

Friday 14 November 2008

NWOBHM LPs Pt 2 (1981-1983)

Here we are again with part two of the great NWOBHM LPs post, this time spanning the years 1981 - 1983. The better known bands featured here would probably be Liverpool's SPIDER, BRONZ (who featured NIGHTWING & future GTR vocalist MAX BACON) and ALKATRAZZ, but please note this is the AOR influenced UK group, not the Graham Bonnet/Yngwie/Vai band.
Lesser known names include the likes of CHINATOWN and the excellent Scottish band CHASAR, who i was lucky enough to see live once when i was just a lad. For real obscurists, check out the three compilation albums, all originally released by Ebony Records, lots of rare bands make their only vinyl appearances on these here compilations, and a few who went on to bigger & better things too. I won't give away band names at the moment, as that'd spoil the surprise. Dig in then folks, hope you enjoy tonight's menu.

CHINATOWN - Play It To The Death (1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14169311/CHINATOWN_-_Play_It_To_The_Death__1981_-_UK__Part_1.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/14162489/CHINATOWN_-_Play_It_To_The_Death__1981_-_UK__Part_2.rar



VARIOUS ARTISTS - Metallic Storm (1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/93250796/VARIOUS_ARTISTS_-_Metallic_Storm__1982_.rar


SPIDER - Rock'n'Roll Gypsies (1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/13376271/Spider_-_Rock_n_Roll_Gypsies__UK-1982_.rar


VARIOUS ARTISTS - Metal Fatigue (1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/93770976/VARIOUS_ARTISTS_-_Metal_Fatigue__1982_.rar


ALKATRAZZ - Radio 5 (1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/113326266/ALKATRAZZ_-_Radio_5__UK-1982_.rar


VARIOUS - Metal Maniaxe (1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/111359224/VARIOUS_-_Metal_Maniaxe__UK-1982_.rar


CHASAR - Chasar (1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/15559232/Chasar_-_Chasar__UK_-_1983_.rar


BRONZ - Taken By Storm (1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/104137783/BRONZ_-_Taken_By_Storm__UK-1983_.rar

As per usual all rars come with art & txt files, and no password is needed. ;)

Friday 7 November 2008

NWOBHM LPs Pt 1 (1979-1981)

A lot of people get hung up on the NWOBHM "sound", the galloping rhythm section, the riffing/duelling/harmonizing guitars, the budget rock god with the mike wailing like a Poundland Percy Plant. I recognise the affection for that style, but i feel an awful lot of worthwhile music from that era gets overlooked by people in an effort to turn up the lost bands who could have been the "new Maiden", those who fit the narrow NWOBHM definition. One of the NWOBHM movement's strengths to me was the sheer variety of music that was produced on this tiny island at that time which still fitted under the "NWOBHM" umbrella. Take part 1 of this 3 part mega post for instance, you got bands here which included prog-rock influences, Boogie, AOR, you had some who were coming from a Hard Rock direction, some who kept their Metal undiluted & raw, hell, there's even a Christian band included here! It was a broad church, (terrible pun!), and that's reflected by the music here, i hope you find something here that you'll cherish for life. Happy listening!

MONEY - First Investment (1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/88196122/MONEY_-_First_Investment__UK-1979_.rar


LIMELIGHT - Limelight (1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/10971127/Limelight_-_Limelight__1980_.rar



DEDRINGER - Direct Line (1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/25347351/DEDRINGER_-_Direct_Line__UK-1980_.rar


BLEAK HOUSE - Live 1980 (1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11596049/BLEAK_HOUSE_-_Live_1980__1980_.rar


SPARTA - Sparta (1980-81)

http://rapidshare.com/files/87715609/SPARTA_-_Sparta__UK-1980-81_.rar


CLIENTELLE - Destination Unknown (1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/40274790/CLIENTELLE_-_Destination_Unknown__UK-1981_.rar


ALKATRAZZ - Young Blood (1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/111339570/ALKATRAZZ_-_Young_Blood__UK-1981_.rar


100% PROOF - 100% Proof (1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/20427704/100__PROOF_-_100__Proof__UK_-_1981_.rar

Monday 3 November 2008

CLASSIC & HARD ROCK Pt 4 (1985 - 2006)

Hi people, here we go again with part 4 of our Classic Rock & Hard Rock post. This time out we cover the years 1985-2006 and take in some big names and some lesser known acts too. Also a few of those "familiar faces in unfamiliar places" bands for you to enjoy as well. We've got Matt Sorum's first recording band HAWK from the days before he sat behind the kit for THE CULT, GUNS n ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER, former LUCIFERS FRIEND, URIAH HEEP and REBEL singer JOHN LAWTON fronting ZAR, and ex- STARZ and HELLCATS guitarist RICHIE RANNO with his RICHIE RANNO BAND. ROSE TATTOO men, ANGRY ANDERSON, PETE WELLS and STEVE KING show up in their extra curricular DAMN FINE BAND and CIRCUS OF POWER vocalist ALEX MITCHELL crops up with his solo "Showbiz Al" EP. There's an album of BUDGIE studio rarities including alternate versions, acoustic renditions and re-recordings spanning the years 1971-2006, and a fantastic live album from SUPERSUCKERS, the greatest rock'n'roll band in the world. Add to that the lesser known but no less mighty DRUNK HORSE, MOX NIX, and my own band BIGFOOT and you have an action packed ding dong bobby dazzler of a post. Enjoy!


MOX NIX - All Access (USA-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/115659768/MOX_NIX_-_All_Access_Demo__USA-1985_.rar


HAWK - Hawk (USA-1985) (Pre-GUNS'n'ROSES!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49754439/HAWK_-_Hawk__USA_-_1985_.rar


ZAR - Live Your Life Forever (Ger/UK-1989) (JOHN LAWTON!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/99095753/ZAR_-_Live_Your_Life_Forever__Ger-UK-1989_.rar


RICHIE RANNO GROUP - Rock 'til You Drop (USA-1996) (ex-STARZ!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49841341/RICHIE_RANNO_GROUP_-_Rock__Til_You_Drop__USA_-_1996_.rar


DRUNK HORSE - Drunk Horse (USA-1999)

http://rapidshare.com/files/75499269/DRUNK_HORSE_-_Drunk_Horse__USA_-_1999_.rar


SUPERSUCKERS - Rock'n'Roll (LIVE) (USA-2001)

http://rapidshare.com/files/65552799/SUPERSUCKERS_-_Rock_n_Roll__USA_-_2001_.rar


ANGRY ANDERSON, PETE WELLS &THE DAMN FINE BAND - Same (Aus-2001) (ROSE TATTOO members!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/72518135/ANGRY_ANDERSON_PETE_WELLS___THE_DAMN_FINE_BAND_-_Same__Aus_-_2001_.rar


DRUNK HORSE - Bambi 7" (USA-2001)

http://rapidshare.com/files/57260154/DRUNK_HORSE_-_Bambi_7____2001_-_USA_.rar


DRUNK HORSE - Unearthed Gems 2 7" (USA-2002)

http://rapidshare.com/files/57261042/DRUNK_HORSE_-_Unearthed_Gems_2_7____2002_-_USA_.rar


BIGFOOT - It Feels Like This EP (UK-2004)

http://rapidshare.com/files/83581486/BIGFOOT_-_It_Feels_Like_This_EP__2004_.rar


ALEX MITCHELL - The Showbiz Al EP (USA-2005) (ex-CIRCUS OF POWER!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/101582874/ALEX_MITCHELL_-_The_Showbiz_Al_EP__USA-2005_.rar


BUDGIE - Back To The Egg (UK-71-06) (Rare Tracks & Re-Recordings!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/45644708/BUDGIE_-_Back_To_The_Egg_Part_1__UK_71-06_.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/45792238/BUDGIE_-_Back_To_The_Egg_Part_2__UK_71-06_.rar

Friday 31 October 2008

CLASSIC & HARD ROCK Pt 3 (1982 - 1985)


Yadda, yadda, yadda, new post for ya, blah, blah, is anyone even bothering to read this?, oink, miaow, woof, 'coz the feedback on previous posts has been scant to say the least, scream, shriek, roar, and it's disappointing to a hard working blogger like meself, burp, fart, hiccup.
So (pretty please) let's see some comments.
Part 3 of the Hard Rock/Classic Rock marathon coming your way tonight, lots more good stuff covering the years 1982-1985. "Like what?", you ask?
Like a collection of rare ROSE TATTOO tracks from their glory years, former LUCIFER'S FRIEND/URIAH HEEP singer JOHN LAWTON's post-HEEP band REBEL, ex-STARZ/HELLCATS guitarist RICHIE RANNO gone solo and BLUE OYSTER CULT's BUCK DHARMA gone solo with help from members of the original ALICE COOPER band. How's that for starters? Not convinced? Howzabout DAVID T. CHASTAIN's first band SPIKE, former VIRGIN STEELE guitarist JACK STARR gone solo with help from RIOT's RHETT FORRESTER and members of THE RODS, the debut from former STEELER vocalist RON KEEL's imaginatively named KEEL and three former members of UFO live at the peak of their powers in WAYSTED? Add to that the great obscure one shot bands MESSENDGER, ASHBURY & MOX NIX and i reckon this is one of the best posts i've upped here.
Lemmy know how y'like it.


ROSE TATTOO - Rare Blooms (AUS-78-82) (Rare Studio Tracks!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/47598345/ROSE_TATTOO_-_Rare_Blooms__78-82__Aus.rar


BUCK DHARMA - Flat Out (USA-1982) (B.O.C. & ALICE COOPER BAND members!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/59796042/BUCK_DHARMA_-_Flat_Out__USA_-_1982_.rar


REBEL - Stargazer (UK/GER-1982) (JOHN LAWTON!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/88199846/REBEL_-_Stargazer__UK-GER-1982_.rar



MESSENDGER - Messendger (USA-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/73668653/MESSENDGER_-_Messendger__USA-1982_.rar



ASHBURY - Endless Skies (USA-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/30596606/ASHBURY_-_Endless_Skies__1983_-_USA_.rar


SPIKE - The Price Of Pleasure (USA-1983) (DAVID T. CHASTAIN!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/109123472/SPIKE_-_The_Price_Of_Pleasure__USA-1983_.rar


RICHIE RANNO - Richie Ranno Mini LP (USA-1984) (ex-STARZ!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/33496715/RICHIE_RANNO_-_Richie_Ranno_Mini_LP__1984_-_USA_.rar


WAYSTED - You Won't Get Out Alive (LIVE) (UK-1984) (ex-UFO!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/73696454/WAYSTED_-_You_Won_t_Get_Out_Alive__UK_-_1984_.rar


JACK STARR - Out Of The Darkness (USA-1984) (ex-RIOT & VIRGIN STEELE!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/67851231/JACK_STARR_-_Out_Of_The_Darkness__USA_-_1984_.rar


KEEL - Lay Down The Law (USA-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/114018512/KEEL_-_Lay_Down_The_Law__USA-1984_.rar


MOX NIX - Mox Nix (USA-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/84831815/MOX_NIX_-_Mox_Nix__USA-1985_.rar

Thursday 23 October 2008

CLASSIC & HARD ROCK Pt 2 (1979 - 1981)



























Yup, got some more of the same for ya tonight, only different if you see what i mean.
Some great unsung Hard/Classic Rock bands like MORNINGSTAR, AMULET, FULL MOON & FORTRESS. More well known musicians in unfamiliar surroundings, such as former THIN LIZZY/future MOTORHEAD guitarist Brian Robertson alongside ex-RAINBOW/future DIO four stringer Jimmy Bain in the underrated WILD HORSES, ex-BLACKJACK/future KISS axeman Bruce Kulick with GOOD RATS, former NITZINGER guitarist Bugs Henderson gone solo, Ross The Boss between his stints in THE DICTATORS & MANOWAR shredding for SHAKIN' STREET, as well as former BUBBLE PUPPY & DEMIAN personnel in SIRIUS. Familiar faces in unfamiliar places. Add to that the excellent, but unreleased at the time, third album from LEGS DIAMOND and we have one hell of a post people. Enjoy it.


MORNINGSTAR - Venus (USA-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11889786/MORNINGSTAR_-_Venus__1979_.rar


AMULET - Amulet (USA-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/15915840/AMULET_-_Amulet__1979_.rar


GOOD RATS - Live At Last (LIVE) (USA-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/18771079/good_rats_-_live_at_last__1979_.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/18779823/good_rats_-_live_at_last_2__1979_.rar



SIRIUS - Rising (USA-1979) (ex-BUBBLE PUPPY & DEMIAN!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/84879637/SIRIUS_-_Rising__USA-1979_.rar


LEGS DIAMOND - Uncut Diamond (USA-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/22919085/LEGS_DIAMOND_-_Uncut_Diamond__USA_-_1980_.rar


FULL MOON - State Of The Artist (USA-1980) (UFO-esque Hard Rock!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/91017575/FULL_MOON_-_State_Of_The_Artist__USA-1980_.rar


WILD HORSES - Wild Horses (UK-1980) (ex-THIN LIZZY & RAINBOW!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/106205154/WILD_HORSES_-_Wild_Horses__UK-1980_.rar


SHAKIN' STREET - Live & Raw (LIVE) (France/USA-1981) (ex-DICTATORS!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49641940/Shakin__Street_-_Live___Raw__Fra_-_1981_.rar


FORTRESS - Hands In The Till (USA-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/62144262/FORTRESS_-_Hands_In_The_Till__USA_-_1981_.rar


BUGS HENDERSON GROUP - Still Flyin' (USA-1981) (ex-NITZINGER!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/50049487/BUGS_HENDERSON_GROUP_-_Still_Flyin___USA_-_1981_.rar


GOOD RATS - Great American Music (USA-1981) (BRUCE KULICK Pre-KISS!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/82362573/GOOD_RATS_-_Great_American_Music__USA_-_1981_.rar



WILD HORSES - Stand Your Ground (UK-1981) (ex-THIN LIZZY & RAINBOW!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/109659278/WILD_HORSES_-_Stand_Your_Ground__UK-1981_.rar

art & txt files included. No pw.

Tuesday 21 October 2008

CLASSIC & HARD ROCK Part1 (1971 - 1978)

You may not have heard of some of these bands, (shame on you!), but you may have heard some of the participants in their previous or future bands.
BUTTS BAND featured ex-DOORS men John Densmore & Robbie Krieger, MARCUS HOOK ROLL BAND included Angus & Malcolm Young in their pre-AC/DC days, STRAPPS featured former QUATERMASS man Mick Underwood before he joined GILLAN, whilst TARGET featured a pre-SURVIVOR Jimi Jamison.
Interested? You should be! Add to that the rare ORANG-UTAN, BAD AXE & READY TEDDY albums all deserve a place in your record collections & hearts. Also included are the first two classic LEGS DIAMOND albums and the killer live album from WINTERHAWK featuring the incredible guitarwork of Jordan Marcarus. Plenty to sink your teeth into folks, dig in!


ORANG-UTAN - Orang-Utan (UK-1971) (Excellent Hard Rock a la LEAFHOUND & LED ZEP)

http://rapidshare.com/files/104130299/ORANG-UTAN_-_Orang-Utan__UK-1971_.rar


BUTTS BAND - Butts Band (USA-UK-1973) (ex-DOORS members)

http://rapidshare.com/files/117148852/BUTTS_BAND_-_Butts_Band__USA-UK-1973_.rar


MARCUS HOOK ROLL BAND - Tales Of Old Grand-Daddy (Aus-1973) (Angus & Malcolm Pre-AC/DC!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14740385/MARCUS_HOOK_ROLL_BAND-Tales_Of_Old_Grand-Daddy.rar


BUTTS BAND - Hear & Now (USA-1975) (ex-DOORS members)

http://rapidshare.com/files/94270940/BUTTS_BAND_-_Hear___Now__USA-1975_.rar


BAD AXE - Bad Axe (USA-1976) (PINK FAIRIES styled Hard Rock!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/26399522/BAD_AXE_-_Bad_Axe_Part_One__USA_-_1976_.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/26547691/BAD_AXE_-_Bad_Axe_Part_Two__1976_-_USA_.rar


REDDY TEDDY - Reddy Teddy (USA - 1976) (STARZ-esque Rock!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/60059433/REDDY_TEDDY_-_Reddy_Teddy__USA_-_1976_.rar


STRAPPS - Secret Damage (UK-1977) (ex-QUATERMASS, Pre-GILLAN!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/6658212/Strapps_-_Secret_Damage__1977_.rar


LEGS DIAMOND - Legs Diamond (USA-1977)

http://rapidshare.com/files/17973147/Legs_Diamond_-_Legs_Diamond__1977_.rar


LEGS DIAMOND - A Diamond Is A Hard Rock (USA-1977)

http://rapidshare.com/files/18092779/LEGS_DIAMOND_-_A_Diamond_Is_A_Hard_Rock__1977_.rar


TARGET - Captured (USA-1977) (JIMI JAMISON!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/73687080/TARGET_-_Captured__USA_-_1977_.rar


WINTERHAWK - There And Back Again (LIVE) (USA-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/45138692/Winterhawk_-_There_And_Back_Again_-_Live__1978-USA_.rar

Monday 20 October 2008

NWOBHM EPs Vol 4 : 1984-1986

Well, here we are again with another new post, this time completing (for now) the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal EPs series. A nice balance between one shot bands with their sole releases, and bands who were able to get a few releases under their belts, such as LE GRIFFE, WARRIOR & PERSIAN RISK.
Lots of variety in sound & style, but quality written all the way through like a stick of Blackpool rock.
Also as a cheeky bonus, there's the awesome & inventive IRON MAIDEN vs WAXAUDIO Mashup EP. Put together by some Australian genius/madman, this contains sonic soundclash versions of several Maiden classics colliding with dance, drum'n'bass & banghra beats. A horrifying proposition to purists, but these songs have been put together with such skill, care & humour, that they deserve to be heard. The band themselves have always had a good sense of humour, i'm sure they'd approve. Enjoy.


HARRIER - Out On The Street EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/3052263/HARRIER_-_Out_On_The_Street_EP.rar


PERSIAN RISK - Too Different EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/104353591/PERSIAN_RISK_-_Too_Different_EP__UK-1984_.rar


WARRIOR - Breakout EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/114690016/WARRIOR_-_Breakout_EP__UK-1984_.rar


GOLGOTHA - Dangerous Games EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/18067775/GOLGOTHA_-_Dangerous_Games_EP__1984_.rar


LE GRIFFE - You're Killing Me EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/10966365/Le_Griffe_-_You_re_Killing_Me_EP__1984_.rar


DAMACLES - Burnin' White Hot EP (UK-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/87439504/DAMACLES_-_Burnin__White_Hot_EP__UK-1985_.rar


STAGEFRIGHT - Stranger In The Night EP (UK-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/72251873/STAGEFRIGHT_-_Stranger_In_The_Night_EP__UK_-_1985_.rar


TRAITORS GATE - Devil Takes The High Road EP (UK-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/87434385/TRAITORS_GATE_-_Devil_Takes_The_High_Road_EP__UK-1985_.rar


SHERWOOD - Riding The Rainbow (UK-1986)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14742751/Sherwood_-_Riding_The_Rainbow_ep_1986.rar



IRON MAIDEN vs WAXAUDIO - The_IRON MAIDEN Mash Up EP (UK-2007)

http://rapidshare.com/files/57324727/The_IRON_MAIDEN_Mash_Up_EP__2007_.rar

Saturday 18 October 2008

CANADIAN CRUNCH : Maple Leaf Metal 82-99

Hi again, yup, we've got another round of Canadian musical treats for you this evening, this time coming from the Heavier end of the spectrum and covering the years 1982-1999.
There have been some great Canadian Metal bands over the years, ANVIL, RAZOR, EXCITER, VOIVOD, D.B.C., PILEDRIVER, SLAUGHTER etc etc etc. but this selection is a little more obscure. Obscure, but still awesome! The best known name amongst this little lot is probably UNION MADE, which was VOIVOD singer Snake's band during his absence from his main band. They only released a 7" during their lifetime, but we're proud to present their unreleased album here. Lot's to enjoy amongst the others too, from the classic WITCHKILLER Mini LP to the KRAKEN album, it's solid gold all the way. Enjoy!

BREAKER - In Days Of Heavy Metal (Can-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/22928760/BREAKER_-_In_Days_Of_Heavy_Metal__Can_-_1982_.rar


KRAKEN - Kraken (Can-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/26729217/KRAKEN_-_Kraken__1983_-_Canada_.rar


PROBE - We Come In Peace EP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/111622925/PROBE_-_We_Come_In_Peace_EP__Can-1984_.rar


IRON GYPSY - Iron Gypsy Mini LP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/26210783/IRON_GYPSY_-_Iron_Gypsy_Mini_LP__1984_Canada_.rar



WITCHKILLER - Day Of The Saxons Mini LP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49745213/WITCHKILLER_-_Day_Of_The_Saxons_Mini_LP__Can_-_1984_.rar


MINOTAUR - Burner 7" (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/43065606/MINOTAUR_-_Burner_7____Can-1984_.rar


DDT - Let The Screw... Mini LP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/26217700/DDT_-_Let_The_Screw...Mini_LP__1984_-_Canada_.rar


MYSTIQUE - Black Rider Mini LP (Can-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/32823806/MYSTIQUE_-_Black_Rider_Mini_LP__1985__Canada.rar


SOLAR EAGLE - Solar Eagle EP (Can-1988)

http://rapidshare.com/files/71175859/SOLAR_EAGLE_-_Solar_Eagle_EP__Can_-_1988_.rar


THUNDER RIDER - Tales Of Darkness & Light (Can-1989)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37730769/THUNDER_RIDER_-_Tales_Of_Darkness___Light__1989__Canada.rar


UNION MADE - Union Made (Can-1999) (ex-VOIVOD)

http://rapidshare.com/files/33945199/UNION_MADE_-_Union_Made__1999-Can_.rar


All rars include cover art & txt files.

Thursday 16 October 2008

CANADIAN HARD ROCK & AOR Pt 2 : 1980-1985


Hi again.
I'm back with the second & final installment of Hard Rock & AOR from Canada.
This time we're covering the years 1980-1985, and amongst the better known names like TORONTO, there are loads of more obscure bands to discover or rediscover.
Please take the time to look into the likes of DAGGER & SIDINEX, i got a feeling you'll be glad you did.
Hope you enjoy something from this selection anyway, eh?
We'll be staying with the Canucks for my next post too, but walking on the wild(er) side, with a smorgasbord of Canadian Heavy Metal for your aural delectation.
Look for that little lot very soon.
Thanks to Vinyl Junkie for pointing out that i'd erroneously identified DRIVER as a Canadian act in my previous post, apparently they were American. My bad.
Keep them comments a-comin'!


TORONTO - Lookin' For Trouble (Can-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/67858359/TORONTO_-_Lookin__For_Trouble__Can_-_1980_.rar


TORONTO - Head On (Can-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/73601357/TORONTO_-_Head_On__Can_-_1981_.rar


THE HUNT - The Thrill Of The Kill (Can-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/54509376/THE_HUNT_-_The_Thrill_Of_The_Kill__Can_-_1982_.rar


RAPID TEARS - Honestly (Can-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/111382631/RAPID_TEARS_-_Honestly__Can-1982_.rar


PERENNIAL - You're The Ones EP (Can-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/105978981/PERENNIAL_-_You_re_The_Ones_EP__Can-1983_.rar


RAPID TEARS - Cry For Mercy EP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/114013243/RAPID_TEARS_-_Cry_For_Mercy_EP__Can-1984_.rar


SIDINEX - Forever Young Mini LP (Can-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/87654713/SIDINEX_-_Forever_Young_Mini_LP__Can-1985_.rar


DAGGER - Not Afraid Of The Dark (Can-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/27216696/DAGGER_-_Not_Afraid_Of_The_Dark__1985_-_Can_.rar


HANOVER FIST - Hungry Eyes (Can-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/27226216/HANOVER_FIST_-_Hungry_Eyes__1985_-_Canada_.rar

Saturday 11 October 2008

CANADIAN HARD ROCK & AOR Pt 1 : 1971-1980

Gotta whole bunch of Canadian Hard Rock & AOR for your listening pleasure this evening.
Who does this type of thing better than our Canadian cousins?
No-one, that's who!
A lot of these bands are pretty much unknown outside their home country except to connoisseurs of the form, and believe me, that's our loss!
So whilst you can take this opportunity to plug gaps in your GODDO or TORONTO collections, why not check out Greg Godovitz's pre-GODDO band FLUDD too, or excellent Hard Rockers THE HUNT?
You'll be glad you did, and i'll feel like i did something worthwhile if i can turn at least one person onto these great forgotten bands who deserved far better for their musical endeavours.
And remember, if you like what you hear, there will be more of the same coming up, covering the classic rock years 1980-1985.
Enjoy!


FLUDD - Fludd (Can-1971)

http://rapidshare.com/files/50166308/FLUDD_-_Fludd__Can-1971_.rar


FLUDD - Cock On (Can-1972)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49811033/FLUDD_-_Cock_On__Can-1972_.rar


PAINTER - Painter (Can-1973)

http://rapidshare.com/files/39069661/PAINTER_-_Painter__Can-1973_.rar


FLUDD - Great Expectations (Can-1976)

http://rapidshare.com/files/53346032/FLUDD_-_Great_Expectations__Can-76_.rar


DRIVER - No Accident (Can-1977)

http://rapidshare.com/files/32714579/DRIVER_-_No_Accident__Can_-_1977_.rar


GODDO - Goddo (Can-1977)

http://rapidshare.com/files/56007145/GODDO_-_Goddo__Can_-_1977_.rar


GODDO - Who Cares ? (Can-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/117588099/GODDO_-_Who_Cares__Can-1978_.rar


GODDO - An Act Of Goddo (Can-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/57286182/GODDO_-_An_Act_Of_Goddo__Can_-_1979_.rar


THE HUNT - Back On The Hunt (Can-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/101596305/THE_HUNT_-_Back_On_The_Hunt__Can-1980_.rar


SNOWAXE - We're All Different (Can-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/23833085/SNOWAXE_-_We_re_All_Different__1980_-_Canada_.rar


Oh, and if your wondering how the photo ties in with the post click on it & you'll get the full sized version.
Yes, it's tenuous at best, but she foxy!

Friday 10 October 2008

NWOBHM EPs Vol 3 : 1982-1984

Time for part 3 of the great NWOBHM (That's New Wave Of British Heavy Metal to you and me!) EP post, and there are some real treats to be found amongst this selection.
Now you may only know the legacy of the NWOBHM from the bands who made it out alive & went on to bigger & better things, i'm talking about the likes of IRON MAIDEN, DEF LEPPARD & SAXON, and thanks to METALLICA's patronage maybe you also know of DIAMOND HEAD, but these bands were merely the tip of a huge iceberg. There were literally thousands of bands forming and splitting during this era, and if they got as far as releasing product, chances are it would be a small run independent 7" or EP.
It's amongst these obscure records that the true gems are to be found, it just takes a little digging to unearth these Metallic treasures, but when you hit pay dirt, it's well worth the effort!
So get yer hardhats on, grab a pick axe, a torch and a canary and get ready to get your hands dirty. Welcome to the Still Alive & Well precious Metal mine, go forth & excavate!

VARIOUS - One Take No Dubs EP (UK-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/84669772/VARIOUS_-_One_Take_No_Dubs_EP__1982-UK_.rar


SILVERWING - Sittin' Pretty EP (UK-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/93258384/SILVERWING_-_Sittin__Pretty_EP__UK-1982_.rar


MITHRANDIR - Magick EP (UK-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/46518857/MITHRANDIR_-_Magick_EP__UK-1982_.rar


ROX - Hot Love In The City EP (UK-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/43051997/ROX_-_Hot_Love_In_The_City_EP__UK-1982_.rar


ROX - Krazy Kutz EP (UK-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/44418297/ROX_-_Krazy_Kutz_EP__UK-1983_.rar


FIRECLOWN - Invasion EP (UK-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14157650/Fireclown_-_Invasion_EP__1983_.rar


DRAGONSLAYER - I Want Your Life EP (UK-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/114686003/DRAGONSLAYER_-_I_Want_Your_Life_EP__UK-1983_.rar


LE GRIFFE - Fast Bikes EP (UK-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/10536923/Le_Griffe_-_Fast_Bikes_EP__1983_.rar


CHAINSAW - Massacre EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37237151/CHAINSAW_-_Massacre_EP__1984-UK_.rar


HERETIC - Burnt At The Stake EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/84132476/HERETIC_-_Burnt_At_The_Stake_EP__UK-1984_.rar


Lemmy know how you liked them!

Sunday 5 October 2008

NWOBHM EPs Vol 2 : 1980-1982

Okay, it's time for part 2 of the great NWOBHM EP post, this time spanning the years 1980-1982.
The better known bands include GEDDES AXE, BLEAK HOUSE & TRIARCHY, all great bands for sure, but there are many equally good bands amongst the more obscure names here.
Particularly recommended are AFTER DARK, TURBO & ANTHEM, but to be fair, all of these releases are well worth hearing.
A quick word of encouragement, if you like/don't like anything you've heard here, have any requests for music you'd like to see featured, or if you have anything else you want to say, please use the comment button at the bottom of each post.
I like/need/thrive on feedback from you dear visitors, so keep it coming. This is a time consuming & often frustratingly tedious business, so the feedback i receive is the thing which keeps me going when i feel like chucking it all in, if you have an opinion on Still Alive & Well, air it. Thank you. On wit' the rawk...


BLEAK HOUSE - Rainbow Warrior EP (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11362481/BLEAK_HOUSE_-_Rainbow_Warrior_EP__1980_.rar


AFTER DARK - Evil Woman EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/43044442/AFTER_DARK_-_Evil_Woman_EP__1981-UK_.rar


ENERGY - II EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/109922397/ENERGY_-_II_EP__UK-1981_.rar


TURBO - Stallion EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/112590520/TURBO_-_Stallion_EP__1981-UK_.rar


RADIUM - Through The Smoke EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/48570371/RADIUM_-_Through_The_Smoke_EP__UK-1981_.rar


CHEMICAL ALICE - Curiouser & Curiouser EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/16073924/Chemical_Alice_-_Curiouser___Curiouser_EP__1981_.rar


PHOENIX - Rising EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/46522680/PHOENIX_-_Rising_EP__UK-1981_.rar


ANTHEM - England EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/32646639/ANTHEM_-_England_EP__UK-1981_.rar


TRIARCHY - Metal Messiah EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/84128486/TRIARCHY_-_Metal_Messiah_EP__UK-1981_.rar


OVERDRIVE - On The Run EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/21220866/Overdrive_-_On_The_Run_ep__1981_.rar


GEDDES AXE - Escape From New York EP (UK-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37650638/GEDDES_AXE_-_Escape_From_New_York_EP__UK-1982_.rar

Friday 3 October 2008

NWOBHM EPs Vol 1 : 1978-1980

The title explains the contents quite nicely i feel, just a shed load of New Wave Of British Heavy Metal EPs, this selection culled from the very dawn of the movement, 1978-1980. As such, this lot will probably sound quite tame to today's young whippersnappers, dating as they do from the pre-Thrash, Black, Death, Speed eras. So sonically this lot share more in common with the titans of '70's Hard Rock & Heavy Metal than what passes for Metal nowadays. JAMESON RAID & GEDDES AXE were the most prolific of the bands featured here, releasing several 7"s & EPs between them. MONEY & 100% PROOF both managed to release full length albums, but the remainder were one shot bands. You'll be surprised at the bands individuality and playing, and for (mainly) independent self-financed recordings now almost 30 years old, the fact that the music holds up so well is testament to the strength & depth of the movements legacy.
Enjoy.


ANNIVERSARY - Give Me A Smile EP (UK-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/36590905/ANNIVERSARY_-_Give_Me_A_Smile_EP__1978-UK_.rar


ZORRO - 'arrods Don't Sell 'em EP (UK-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/10062479/Zorro_-__Arrods_Don_t_Sell__em_EP__1979_.rar



JAMESON RAID - Seven Days Of Splendour EP (UK-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37966614/JAMESON_RAID_-_Seven_Days_Of_Splendour_EP__UK-1979_.rar


JAMESON RAID - The Hypnotist EP (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/45150463/JAMESON_RAID_-_The_Hypnotist_EP__UK-1980_.rar


VARIOUS ARTISTS - Muthas Pride EP (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/97829482/VARIOUS_ARTISTS_-_Muthas_Pride_EP__UK-1980_.rar


EXPOZER - Exposed At Last EP (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/117403920/EXPOZER_-_Exposed_At_Last_EP__UK-1980_.rar


LAUTREC - Mean Gasoline EP (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/58041258/LAUTREC_-_Mean_Gasoline_EP__UK_-_1980_.rar


GEDDES AXE - Return Of The Gods EP (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14746819/geddes_axe_-_return_of_the_gods_EP__1980_.rar


MONEY - Money EP (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/48564075/MONEY_-_Money_EP__UK-1980_.rar


KRAKEN - Fantasy Reality EP (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11258261/kraken_-_fantasy_reality_ep__1980_.rar


100% PROOF - New Way Of Livin' (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/32645016/100__Proof_-_New_Way_Of_Livin_ep__1980-UK_.rar

Thursday 2 October 2008

FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY

So what do i have for you tonight then? How about a selection of demo tapes from the USA, the UK and Scandinavia? Mostly Metallic in content and primarily from the glory daze of the early 1980's. Some of the bands will be names well known to hardened Metal heads, BROCAS HELM, MANILLA ROAD, GRAND MAGUS & JAMESON RAID, for instance. Some are a bit more obscure, one shot NWOBHM bands and cult Scandinavian delights. Whether you're familiar with the bands or not, give 'em a shot, i guarantee there'll be something to set your ears & hearts aflame. Primal and naive for the most part, these are treasures to cherish.

THE USA:

BROCAS HELM - 1983 Demo (USA-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/35197092/Brocas_Helm_-___1983__Demo.rar


BROCAS HELM - Helms Deep Demo (USA-1989)

http://rapidshare.com/files/36557714/BROCAS_HELM_-_Helms_Deep_Demo__1989-USA_.rar


MANILLA_ROAD - Dreams Of Eschaton Demo (USA-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/39933887/MANILLA_ROAD_-_Dreams_Of_Eschaton_Demo__USA-1981_.rar


THE UK:

STORMQUEEN - 1st Demo aka Battle Of Britain (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/88447445/STORMQUEEN_-_1st_Demo__Battle_Of_Britain___UK_-_1980_.rar


GROUND ATTACK - The Lost Tapes Demo (UK-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/112594334/GROUND_ATTACK_-_The_Lost_Tapes_Demo__UK-1980_.rar



APOCALYPSE - Demo (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/116385146/APOCALYPSE_-_Demo__UK-1981_.rar


TAMARISK - Tamarisk Demo (UK-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/90021103/TAMARISK_-_Tamarisk_EP__UK-1982_.rar


ALVERNA GUNN - Demo (UK-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/10812495/Alverna_Gunn_-_Demo_1982.rar


JAMESON RAID - Electric Sun Demo (UK-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/43050333/JAMESON_RAID_-_Electric_Sun_1982_Demo__UK-1982_.rar


PROWLER - 1985 Demo (UK-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/84134966/PROWLER_-_1985_Demo__UK-1985_.rar


SCANDINAVIA:

AXE WITCH - Demo (Sweden-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11124006/AXE_WITCH_-_Demo__1982_.rar


ANGER - Louder Than Loud Demo (Denmark-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/28632412/ANGER_-_Louder_Than_Loud_Mini__1983-_Den_.rar


GRAND MAGUS - Demo Two Thousand (Sweden-2000)

http://rapidshare.com/files/68863243/GRAND_MAGUS_-_Demo_Two_Thousand__Swe_-_2000_.rar



See what'cha reckon to this little lot, and please use the comments section to let me know your opinions on the music presented here. Enjoy.

Tuesday 30 September 2008

HEART & SOUL

I love this.
Give it a click to read it full size.
Ann & Nancy Wilson, i salute you.
"Ooh, Barracuda!!!"

THREE CHORDS & THE TRUTH










Love it or hate it, despite the "flash-in-the-pan" protestations of the press back then, Punk Rock has stood the test of time.
Here's a dizzying phlegm flecked selection of the great, the good, the bizarre and the arcane drawn mostly from the dawn of punkdom.
Just great 45s, EPs & LPs, mainly American in origin, absolutely and unapologetically defiant in tone, but surprisingly individual and disparate in style.
Whether you're a convert or not, have a rummage through this selection anyway, you might just be surprised at the breadth of music presented here, and hopefully you can find some new old heroes to champion amongst this little lot.
As with all my posts, the rar files also contain artwork & txt info files.

THE EPs:

BIZARROS - Bizarros EP (USA-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/135072429/BIZARROS_-_Bizarros_EP__USA-1978_.rar


THE VICTIMS - No Thanks To The Human Turd EP (AUS-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/72295498/THE_VICTIMS_-_No_Thanks_To_The_Human_Turd_EP__AUS_-_1978_.rar


WAYNE COUNTY & THE ELECTRIC CHAIRS - Blatantly Offensive EP (USA-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14181003/WAYNE_COUNTY___THE_ELECTRIC_CHAIRS_-_Blatantly_Offensive_ep__1978_.rar


The MAD - The Hell EP (USA-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/20421308/The_MAD_-_The_Hell_EP__1979_-_USA_.rar


ANGRY SAMOANS - The Queer Pills EP (UK-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/22300561/ANGRY_SAMOANS_-_The_Queer_Pills_EP__1981_.rar


OVERKILL - Hell's Getting Hotter EP (USA-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/23846412/Overkill_-_Hell_s_Getting_Hotter_EP__1982_-_USA_.rar


TSOL - Weathered Statues EP (USA-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/24677429/TSOL_-_Weathered_Statues_EP__1982_-_USA_.rar


THE 45s:

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES - Hillside Strangler 7" (USA-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/13385337/Hollywood_Squares_-_Hillside_Strangler_7____USA-1978_.rar


FEAR - Now Your Dead 7" (USA-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/82293435/FEAR_-_Now_Your_Dead_7____1978_-_USA_.rar


ALLEY CATS - Nothing Means Nothing Anymore 7" (USA-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/13405598/ALLEY_CATS_-_Nothing_means_nothing_anymore_7___USA-1978_.rar


THE MAD - Eyeball 7" (USA-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14169979/THE_MAD_-_Eyeball_7____USA-1978_.rar


PAGANS - Street Where Nobody Lives 7" (USA-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/23881162/PAGANS_-_Street_Where_Nobody_Lives_7____1978_-_USA_.rar


PAGANS - Dead End America 7" (USA-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/23883597/PAGANS_-_Dead_End_America_7____1979-USA_.rar


LPs:

DEAD BOYS - Younger Louder Snottier - The Rough Mixes (USA-1977)

http://rapidshare.com/files/55535416/DEAD_BOYS_-_Younger_Louder_Snottier_-_The_Rough_Mixes__1977-USA_.rar


HANSON BROTHERS- Live On CBC Radio (Canada-2003)

http://rapidshare.com/files/27074583/Hanson_Brothers_-_Live_CBC_Radio__Canada_-_2003_.rar

Monday 29 September 2008

GIF of the year!!!



This is the gorgeous Helen Flanagan, a young English actress.
I could watch her all day, and thanks to this awesone gif, i just might!
Watch & enjoy.

Sunday 28 September 2008

KISS TRIBUTE ALBUMS Part One

They were the hottest band in the world, but (perhaps thankfully), there hasn't been a new KISS studio album since 1997's "Psycho Circus". In that time however, there have been many KISS related releases, including a massive amount of tribute albums. Here's a nice cross section of those albums, from all over the world, in many different styles, focussing on many different aspects of the KISS canon. Grab a cold gin and get ready to Rock'n'Roll All Nite!

VARIOUS - Flaming Youth : A Norwegian Tribute To KISS (1994) Norway

http://rapidshare.com/files/125046075/VARIOUS_-_Flaming_Youth__NOR-1994_.rar


VARIOUS - Covered In Scandinavia : A Tribute To KISS (1997) Sweden

http://rapidshare.com/files/8950277/VA-KISS_TRIBUTE-COVERED_IN_SCANDINAVIA-1997-182.rar


VARIOUS - Hard To Believe : A Kiss Covers Compilation (1990) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/9202419/VA_-_Kiss_Tribute_-_Hard_To_Believe__A_Kiss_Covers_Compilation_.rar


VARIOUS - Covered With Kisses : An Evansville Tribute To KISS (2004) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/9331433/VA-KISS_TRIBUTE-COVERED_WITH_KISSES-2004-192.rar


VARIOUS - Kiss Deutschland : A Tribute To KISS (1999) Germany

http://rapidshare.com/files/9348033/VA-KISS_TRIBUTE-DEUTSCHLAND-1999-160.rar


VARIOUS - KAOL - A World Without Heroes : A Tribute To KISS (2000) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/9397128/VA-KISS_TRIBUTE-A_WORLD_WITHOUT_HEROES-2000-192.rar


VARIOUS - Gritalo Fuerte - An Argentinian Kiss Tribute (1997) Argentina

http://rapidshare.com/files/9650080/Gr_talo_Fuerte-Argentinian_KISS_Tribute__1997_.rar


THE "YA BABY!!" STRING QUARTET - The String Quartet Tribute To KISS (2004) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/9653966/THE_STRING_QUARTET_TRIBUTE_TO_KISS.rar


VARIOUS - Undressed : An Unmasked Tribute To KISS (2003) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/10811049/VA_-_Kiss_Tribute_-_Undressed__2003_.rar

For further info about these & other KISS tribute albums, check out this excellent page:
http://kiss-related-recordings.kissfaq.com/tribute.html