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!

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

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!!!

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