US METAL EP's, MINI LPs & DEMOS Pt 4 (1985-2002)

Oh, go on, click on the pic to see the full size version. She's a lovely girl.
Long overdue though it is, i thought you might still appreciate the fourth installment of my long running US Metal EP's, Mini LP's & Demos post.
So here it is.

GLACIER - Glacier Mini LP (1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/36583447/GLACIER_-_Glacier_Mini_LP__1985__USA.rar


IMAGE - Image EP (1986)

http://rapidshare.com/files/56550871/IMAGE_-_Image_EP__USA_-_1986_.rar


DRUID - Four Curses EP (1986)

http://rapidshare.com/files/35200650/Druid_-_Four_Curses_EP__1986-USA_.rar


BROCAS HELM - Helms Deep Demo (1989)

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


SPECTRAL INCURSION - Spectral Incursion Mini LP (1989)

http://rapidshare.com/files/43085655/Spectral_Incursion_-_Spectral_Incursion_Mini_LP__1989__Canada.rar


ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER - Southern Fried EP (2002)

http://rapidshare.com/files/23873610/ARTIMUS_PYLEDRIVER_-_Southern_Fried_EP__2002_-USA_.rar


DAVID "Rock" FEINSTEIN - 4 Cuts From The Jungle Promo EP (2002)

http://rapidshare.com/files/29863413/David_Rock_Feinstein_-_4_Cuts_From_The_Jungle__2002_-_usa_.rar

Trust me, it's all good stuff, and as per usual, all rars contain txt files and art.
I'll try & be a little busier on here in 2010, have a great Xmas and a happy 2010.

US METAL EP's, MINI LPs & DEMOS Pt 3 (1984-1985)

CHILDHOOD'S END - Childhood's End EP (USA-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/104159675/CHILDHOOD_S_END_-_Childhood_s_End_EP__USA-1984_.rar


BLACK TASK - Black Task EP (USA-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/101057478/BLACK_TASK_-_Black_Task_EP__USA-1984_.rar


MOX NIX - All Access Demo (USA-1985)

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


SINFUL - Gonna Raise Hell Mini LP (USA-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/31148440/SINFUL_-_Gonna_Raise_Hell__1985__USA.rar


STEEL WARRIORS - On The Road To Hell EP (USA-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/93846064/STEEL_WARRIORS_-_On_The_Road_To_Hell_EP__USA-1985_.rar


MANIMALS - Blood Is The Harvest Mini LP (USA-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/97398001/MANIMALS_-_Blood_Is_The_Harvest_Mini_LP__USA-1985_.rar


ARGUS - Argus Mini LP (USA-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/35274003/ARGUS_-_Argus_Mini_LP__1985-USA_.rar

US METAL EP's, MINI LPs & DEMOS Pt 2 (1983-1984)

Here we are again, back with part 2 of my themed post on US Metal EP's, Mini LP's & Demos. This time we concentrate on the years 1983 & 1984, classic years for collectors of obscure American steel. Lots of small independent labels springing up, local distros and a groundswell of grassroots underground bands for the fans to get excited about. Most of the material this time is pretty damned obscure, and for the most part has never been reissued. The better known bands are VIXEN, who featured a young Marty Friedman pre-MEGADETH, RICHIE RANNO, formerly guitarist with STARZ & HELLCATS and OBSESSION who had several releases and a strong cult following for their PRIEST styled Metal. The other bands are pretty much unknown to all but the hardest of the hardcore collectors. This shit was hard to find then, never mind now.
Dig in and give your ears a treat, you just might find yourselves some new favourites.

U.S. METAL EP's, MINI LPs & DEMOS

TAKASHI - Kamikaze Killers Mini LP (1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/25852676/Takashi_-_Kamikaze_Killers_mini_LP__1983_-_USA_.rar


CASSLE - Midnight Fantasy Mini LP (1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/32821160/CASSLE_-_Midnight_Fantasy_Mini_LP__1983_-_USA_.rar


VIXEN - Made In Hawaii Mini LP (1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14296526/vixen_-_made_in_hawaii__US-83_.rar


OBSESSION - Marshall Law EP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11256410/OBSESSION_-_Marshall_Law_EP__1984_.rar


RICHIE RANNO - Richie Ranno Mini LP (1984)

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


SINISTER ANGEL - Sinister Angel EP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49794453/SINISTER_ANGEL_-_Sinister_Angel_EP__USA_-_1984_.rar


WITCH - The Hex Is On Mini LP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/23824458/Witch_-_The_Hex_Is_On_Mini_LP__1984_-_USA_.rar


UPPER ECHELON - Surface Tension EP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/24663089/Upper_Echelon_-_Surface_Tension__1984_-_USA_.rar


DARK KNIGHT - Dark Knight Mini LP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/46899157/DARK_KNIGHT_-_Dark_Knight_Mini_LP__USA-1984_.rar


3rd STAGE ALERT - 3rd Stage Alert Mini LP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37228226/3rd_STAGE_ALERT_-_3rd_Stage_Alert_Mini_LP__1984_-_USA_.rar


ARMED FORCES - Let There Be Metal Mini LP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/38904688/ARMED_FORCES_-_Let_There_Be_Metal_Mini__1984_-_USA_.rar


ELESSAR - Defy The King Mini LP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/50176401/ELESSAR_-_Defy_The_King_Mini_LP__USA_-_1984_.rar


STEEL WARRIORS - Steel Warriors EP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/97816914/STEEL_WARRIORS_-_Steel_Warrors_EP__USA-1984_.rar


AMETHYST - Outside Of Nowhere EP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/32815852/AMETHYST_-_Outside_Of_Nowhere_EP__1984_-_USA_.rar


BLACKLIST - The Sign Of Four EP (1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/57994168/BLACKLIST_-_The_Sign_Of_Four_EP__USA_-_1984_.rar

U.S. METAL EP's, MINI LPs & DEMOS Pt 1 (1980-1983)

First post for a while over here, sorry for the delay, hope this little lot will make up for it.
This is Part One of a large post which covers US Metal EP's, demos and Mini Lp's.
For a little background, SNOW featured Carlos Cavazo pre-QUIET RIOT, ALIEN featured the late Frank Starr pre-FOUR HORSEMEN, and XCURSION was the first band of Mark Slaughter before his stints in VINNIE VINCENT INVASION and SLAUGHTER. Oh, and MOTLEY CRUE's Nikki Sixx was involved behind the scenes with LEATHER ANGEL, helping with their song arrangements and even their logo.
Tonight's instalment covers the years 1980 - 1983, there are some well known names contained herein, and some more obscure acts too. All are well worth investigating.

U.S. METAL EP's, MINI LPs & DEMOS


SNOW - Snow Mini LP (1980) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/22763712/SNOW_-_Snow_Mini_LP__1980-USA_.rar


MANILLA_ROAD - Dreams Of Eschaton Demo (1981) USA

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


LEATHER ANGEL - We Came To Kill Mini LP (1982) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/92136072/LEATHER_ANGEL_-_We_Came_To_Kill_Mini_LP__USA-1982_.rar


JAGGED EDGE - Jagged Edge EP (1982) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/92153182/JAGGED_EDGE_-_Jagged_Edge_EP__USA-1982_.rar


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

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


DIETRICH - Red Alert Mini LP (1982) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/22925007/Dietrich_-_Red_Alert_Mini_LP__1982-USA_.rar


ALIEN - Cosmic Fantasy Mini LP (1983) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/23404133/Alien__US__-_Cosmic_Fantasy_Mini_LP__1983_.rar


XCURSION - Xcursion EP (1983) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/55517036/XCURSION_-_Xcursion_EP__1983-USA_.rar


TRIPLE FORTE - Triple Forte EP (1983) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/54770662/TRIPLE_FORTE_-_Triple_Forte_EP__1983-USA_.rar


DARKSTARR - Darkstarr Mini LP (1983) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/43061253/DARKSTARR_-_Darkstarr_Mini_LP__USA-1983_.rar


BROCAS HELM - 1983 Demo (1983) USA

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


FURY - Fury Mini LP (1983) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/40285415/FURY_-_Fury_Mini_LP__USA-1983_.rar


DEMON FLIGHT - Flight Of The Demon EP (1983) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/48522808/DEMON_FLIGHT_-_Flight_Of_The_Demon_EP__USA_-_1983_.rar


ODIN - Caution EP (1983) USA

http://rapidshare.com/files/55511247/ODIN_-_Caution_EP__1983-USA_.rar

Hope you enjoy something from tonight's menu, and i'll try and be a bit more frequent with posts here in future. Promise.

VARIOUS BBC SESSIONS : STUDIO & LIVE (1976-1983)

VARIOUS BBC SESSIONS : STUDIO & LIVE (1976-1983)


AC/DC - BBC Session (1976) Australia

http://rapidshare.com/files/29712882/AC-DC_-_BBC_Session__1976_.rar


CHEVY - BBC Sessions (1980 & 1981) UK

http://rapidshare.com/files/29789999/CHEVY_-_BBC_Sessions__80___81__UK.rar


VARDIS - BBC Session (1981) UK

http://rapidshare.com/files/48518557/VARDIS_-_BBC_Session__UK_-_1981_.rar


MORE - BBC Live At Donington (1981) UK

http://rapidshare.com/files/12322740/MORE_-_Live___Donington_1981.rar


TYGERS OF PAN TANG - BBC In Concert (1981) UK

http://rapidshare.com/files/29710887/TYGERS_OF_PAN_TANG_-_BBC_In_Concert__1981__UK.rar

SWEET SAVAGE - BBC Session (1981) UK

http://rapidshare.com/files/20092230/Sweet_Savage_-_BBC_Session__1981_.rar


TANK - BBC Session (1982) UK

http://rapidshare.com/files/12560172/TANK_-_BBC_Session__1982_.rar

CHINATOWN - BBC Session (1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11883601/chinatown_-_bbc_sessions__1982__192k__nwobhm_.rar


CHASAR - BBC Session (1982) UK

http://rapidshare.com/files/25309037/CHASAR_-_BBC_Session__1982_.rar


JAGUAR - BBC Session (1983) UK

http://rapidshare.com/files/25302176/Jaguar_-_Radio_One_Session__1983_.rar


BATTLEAXE - BBC Session (1983) UK

http://rapidshare.com/files/117629362/BATTLEAXE_-_BBC_Session__UK-1983_.rar

KISS Tribute Albums Part Three

Howdy people, not been too busy over here lately so i thought i better get my finger out and get some good sounds up here for you. What do you whip out when you want to get people's attention on a Friday night? You go for the best. The hottest band in the land. Or a reasonable approximation of the same. So here's the latest installment in the never ending procession of KISS tribute albums, three various artists collections from the excellent "Larger Than Life" series of releases, and the obscure KISS tribute "Split", featuring two Swedish bands, PARTNERS IN CRIME and FARK, reinterpreting the canon of the grease paint gods.
"LARGER THAN LIFE 2", features the likes of REDD KROSS, MOTORPSYCHO, PRETTY BOY FLOYD, THE DONNAS, PANTERA, ICED EARTH, ANTHRAX, SKID ROW & POISON.
"LARGER THAN LIFE 3", dishes out versions by MOTORHEAD, SLAUGHTER, L.A. GUNS, DEATH, GIRL, ACHERON and ex-KISS man ACE FREHLEY guesting with FOR LOVE NOT LISA to boot!
"LARGER THAN LIFE 4", has more great stuff from GALACTIC COWBOYS, HYPOCRISY, SACK TRICK, ALEX SCOLNICK TRIO, JAMES LAST (!) & BATHORY.
All rars include full artwork & txt info files, as per usual.
You know you want to. The weekend starts here folks, download it and crank it up.
I Love It Loud!

VARIOUS ARTISTS - KISS Split Tribute (2006) Swe

http://rapidshare.com/files/19112458/KISS_Split_Tribute__2006_.rar


VARIOUS ARTISTS - LARGER THAN LIFE 2 - A Tribute To KISS (2004) Var

http://rapidshare.com/files/12616625/VARIOUS-Larger_Than_Life_2__A_Tribute_To_KISS_.rar


VARIOUS ARTISTS - LARGER THAN LIFE 3 - A Tribute To KISS (2005) Var

http://rapidshare.com/files/13023071/VARIOUS-Larger_Than_Life_3__A_Tribute_To_KISS_.rar


VARIOUS ARTISTS - LARGER THAN LIFE 4 - A Tribute To KISS (2006) Var

http://rapidshare.com/files/181920815/Various_-_LARGER_THAN_LIFE_4_-_KISS_Tribute__2006_.rar

SCANDO/EURO LPs Pt3 (1985-00)

Hey, hey.
We're back again with the final (for now), part of our long running Scandinavian/European Metal LP's/Mini Lp's series, with an even split this time between the European and the Scandinavian.
From the frozen North, we're proud to present GLORY BELLS, the awesome MANINNYA BLADE and modern masters GRAND MAGUS. From Italy, we bring you ASTAROTH, and hailing from Germany, RAILWAY and ZAR, here enlivened by the presence of ex-LUCIFER's FRIEND/URIAH HEEP vocalist John Lawton.
A nice variety of styles on offer here, spanning the years 1985 to 2000, hopefully you'll find something to make your day.
As always, no password required for the files, full artwork included. Enjoy.


GLORY BELLS - Century Rendezvous (Swe-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/115636370/GLORY_BELLS_-_Century_Rendezvous__Swe-1985_.rar


ASTAROTH - The Long Loud Silence Mini LP (Ita-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11117945/Astaroth_-_the_long_loud_silence_Mini_LP__1985_ITA_.rar


RAILWAY - Railway II (Ger-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/65190929/RAILWAY_-_Railway_ii__GER_-_1985_.rar


MANINNYA BLADE - Merchants In Metal (Swe-1986)

http://rapidshare.com/files/40263336/Maninnya_Blade_-_Merchants_in_Metal__Swe-1986_.rar


ZAR - Live Your Life Forever (Ger-UK-1989)

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


GRAND MAGUS - Demo Two Thousand (Swe-2000)

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

KISS Tribute Albums Part Two

Another post, and yet more great music at Still Alive & Well. All is right with the world.
This time out we're proud to bring you a stack of tribute albums dedicated to hailing the self-styled "Hottest Band In The World", KISS.
If you go waaay back in the archives, you'll find the first part of this mega post, this is part 2, and there will be a part 3 to appear here some time in the future. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, tonight we bring you 5 distinctly different albums, one full of US bands, one from Japan, and a trio of compilations from three different online KISS sites, Kiss Army On Line, Kiss Army Sweden and the Kiss Detention Hall. Some of the versions are pretty true to the originals in sound and spirit, others rearrange the songs to the point where you'll find it hard to recognize them. Some favour the classics, some more obscure hard core fan favourites. All are well worth hearing.
So dig in Kiss army foot soldiers, and enjoy this selection.
It's Kissin' time!

VARIOUS ARTISTS - KISSIN' TIME - KISS Tribute (1996) USA






http://rapidshare.com/files/15074032/VA_-_Kissin_Time_-_KISS_Tribute__1996_.rar


VARIOUS ARTISTS - JIGOKU NO SHOSAN - KISS Tribute In Japan (1998) JAP






http://rapidshare.com/files/15080140/VA_-_JIGOKU_NO_SHOSAN_-_KISS_Tribute_In_Japan__1998_.rar


VARIOUS ARTISTS - KAOL 2 - CREATURES OF THE NET - KISS TRIBUTE (1998) USA





Part 1:
http://rapidshare.com/files/13066488/VA_-_KISS_TRIBUTE_-_KAOL_2_-_CREATURES_OF_THE_NET_1998_Pt1.rar



Part 2:
http://rapidshare.com/files/13081398/VA_-_KISS_TRIBUTE_-_KAOL_2_-_CREATURES_OF_THE_NET_1998_Pt2.rar


VARIOUS ARTISTS - KISS ARMY SWEDEN - A Tribute (2006) Swe






http://rapidshare.com/files/14959427/VA_-_KISS_ARMY_SWEDEN_-_A_Tribute__2006_.rar


VARIOUS ARTISTS - Seduction Of The Internet - KISS Tribute (2006) Var






http://rapidshare.com/files/15068430/VA_-_Seduction_Of_The_Internet_-_KISS_tribute__2006_.rar

SCANDO/EURO LPs Pt2 (1983-84)

Hi again people, another selection from my back catalogue of Scandinavian and European Heavy Metal albums from the years 1983 - 1984.
Some big cult names amonst this little lot, including BULLET, OZ and EVIL. There's another from one of my personal favourites, AXE WITCH as well as a trio of lesser known bands, GOTHAM CITY, PROUD and SYRON VANES, all of whom are more than worthy of your attention, and are entirely appropriate to stand shoulder to shoulder here beside their better known Metal brethern.

BULLET - No Mercy (Ger-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37342658/BULLET_-_No_Mercy__1983-Ger_.rar


GOTHAM CITY - The Unknown (Swe-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/46795342/GOTHAM_CITY_-_The_Unknown__Swe-1984_.rar


PROUD - Fire Breaks The Dawn (Swe-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/48543482/PROUD_-_Fire_Breaks_The_Dawn__Sweden_-_1984_.rar


SYRON VANES - Bringer Of Evil (Swe-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/39917300/SYRON_VANES_-_Bringer_Of_Evil__Swe-84_.rar


AXE WITCH - Visions Of The Past (Swe-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/24703408/Axewitch_-_Visions_Of_The_Past__1984_-_Swe_.rar


EVIL - Evils Message Mini LP (Den-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/15909663/EVIL_-_Evils_Message_Mini_LP__1984_.rar


OZ - III-Warning (Fin-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/20250425/OZ_-_III_Warning__1984_-_FIN_.rar

Keep the comments comin' folks and bang the head that does not bang!

SCANDO/EURO LPs Pt1 (1981-83)

Hi again, and a Happy New Year to you all.
This time around we'll be delving into the past to dredge up a whole bunch of under appreciated and seldom seen European and Scandinavian albums and Mini LPs, from back in the days when the Cold War was in full swing and unemployment was at it's highest.
The more things change the more they stay the same eh?
The beautiful girl in the Swedish bikini is gratuitous yes, but it does serve notice that the majority of tonight's featured bands came from that very country, with French, Finnish and Danish acts making up the remainder.
So, in the yellow & blue corner, from Sweden, we have GLORY BELLS BAND, AXE WITCH, GOTHAM CITY and BURN. From France, SHAKIN' STREET. From Denmark, ANGER. And from Finland, RIFF RAFF. All of these records were released between 1981 and 1983, a fertile period for Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, i think you'll find plenty to enjoy amongst tonight's selection.
Dig in folks!


SHAKIN' STREET - Live & Raw (Fra-1981)

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


RIFF RAFF - No Law & Order (Fin-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37223961/RIFF_RAFF_-_No_Law___Order__1981_-_Fin_.rar


GLORY BELLS BAND - Dressed In Black (Swe-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/114009121/GLORY_BELLS_BAND_-_Dressed_In_Black__Swe-1982_.rar


AXEWITCH - The Lord Of Flies (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/13699321/AXEWITCH_-_The_Lord_Of_Files__Swe-1983_.rar


GOTHAM CITY - Black Writs Mini LP (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/43059322/GOTHAM_CITY_-_Black_Writs_Mini_LP__Swe-1983_.rar


ANGER - Louder Than Loud Mini LP (Den-1983)

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


BURN - Burn (Swe-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/104145659/BURN_-_Burn__Swe-1983_.rar

See you back here soon for more of the same folks, enjoy!