RELEASES
HC011 - SHERWOOD "Ridding the Rainbow" CD
Formed during 1984 in Yorkshire, England, already in the final stage of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, Sherwood consisted of Mark Hodgson on vocals (also known as "Fluff"), Rick Salter on guitars, Phil Johnson on bass, Al Jones on drums and Mark Haddleton on keyboards. Their sound was characterized as melodic Heavy Metal including elements of AOR, 70's Hard Rock, and even some Prog stints. In 1986, the band released their debut 12", called "Riding the Rainbow", co-produced by Mendes Prey singer Jih Seymour. It came in a monochromatic sleeve with a winged horse, gracing the cover. At this time, Heavy Metal was exploding worldwide on an previously-unmatched level, but Sherwood opted for a more sedate keyboard-oriented approach, but still dynamic with strong songwriting quality. Maybe due to this fact, they were unable to secure a record deal and that led the band to lose interest in remaining active, ending their activities at the end of the 80s. Also, in the late 80s, the nucleus of Heavy Metal innovation moved to America, with Thrash Metal and Glam Metal at their peak, in result, the NWOBHM was no longer influential. Later on, Mark Hodgson was still part of bands like Clover, Toranaga and Ramshackle.
Presented for the first time on CD format, this release includes the EP and 4 extra songs from the same studio session.
Includes 16-page booklet with lyrics, band history and rare photos. Digitally remastered audio. Limited to 300 copies.
For fans of Saracen, Shiva and Magnum.
Style: Heavy Metal ( NWOBHM )
Country: UK
Price CD: 15.00 Eur. + Postage
HC010 - RADIUM "Through the smoke / Live in Nottingham 1981" CD
Radium were an obscure NWOBHM band from Nottingham that over the years became known in collectors circuits, for their much sought after lone EP "Through The Smoke" than normally exchanges hands for a few hundred pounds. Released on CD for the first time, this release includes the EP plus a live show in Nottingham with good sound quality. The strong appeal for NWOBHM collectors of Radium seems to be their gritty and raw approach to their 70s heavy rock influences. 12-page booklet including liner notes from band member Kevin Healey and band history, plus rare photos of the band and EP artwork. Remastered audio, limited edition of 300 copies.
Style: Heavy Metal ( NWOBHM )
Country: UK
Price CD: 15.00 Eur. + Postage
HC009 - MEDUSA "Clash Of The Titans" CD
Medusa was formed in Evesham, Worcestershire, England, around 1978, at the heydays of New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. This was Steve Grimmett's “first serious rock band”, before he became one of the most highly regarded vocalists in the world of Heavy Metal.
The other members of the band, besides vocalist Steve Grimmett, were guitarist Lance Perkins, bassist Nick Beard and drummer Eddie Smith.
Steve Grimmett was 16 years old at the time, and later became best known for being part of bands such as Grim Reaper, Chateaux and Lionsheart. It should be noted that Lance Perkins and Eddie Smith later formed part of Wrathchild.
Style: Heavy Metal ( NWOBHM )
Country: UK
Price CD: 15.00 Eur. + Postage
HC008 - FIRST ORDER "Demos: First Four, Life Isn't Fair & III" CD
FIRST ORDER was formed in 1985 in Brooklyn, New York, by Andy Elder, Morgan Liebman, Chris Berberian and Eric J. Morgan.
In 1986 "The First Four" Demo is recorded at Bolt Studios in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, with Keith Alexander(Carnivore/Primal Scream)
producing and Robbie Graham (Primal Scream) in attendance; both sang backing vocals with the band. Same year they also did
their first live show at St. Joseph’s Auditorium, NYC. Morgan leaves the group and Bryan enters on vocals, also bringing rhythm
guitar chops; the “classic” lineup is formed! In 1987 "Life Isn’t Fair" Demo was recorded in Chris’ basement, engineered by Chris
(The Walnut) Walton. More shows follow in 1988 and in 1989 "First Order III" Demo is recorded, again in Chris’ basement, and
again engineered by The Walnut, including vocals tracked in his Upper East Side apartment. In 1990 Eric departs and John Fazio
entered on bass, creating the third and final line up.
First Order shared stages throughout the years with Slayer, Sheer Terror, Mentors, Death, Overkill, Whiplash, Primal Scream,
Ludichrist, Life of Agony, Repulsion (pre-Type O Negative), Crumbsuckers, Biohazard, Nuclear Assault and Sacred Reich.
Reissued for the first time on CD, with the 3 demos carefully remastered by Eric J. Morgan, this is a must-have for all serious
80's Thrash collectors. Includes a 12-page booklet with lyrics, band timeline and photos. Limited to 300 copies only!
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“First Order were known for having those signature breakdown parts that inspired those crazy L’amours pits back in the day…
and I remember those pits very well. I always enjoyed their great musicianship and crossover sound.”
-Alan Robert. Life of Agony
"During the late 80's the NY underground thrash movement gave birth to one of the most unsung and influential bands,
Brooklyn's own First Order."
-Joe Affe. Cro-Mags, M.O.D., Maximum Penalty
"It was mind blowing how talented these dudes were live. First order were kids who played their instruments like seasoned musicians.
When Slayer came to perform at L’amour in Brooklyn, First Order were the only band who opened for Slayer that night. That was First Order."
-Mike Davis. Mike Davis Productions
"I first discovered First Order in the mid 80’s and they were young, hungry and talented. I helped book them shows
and they quickly became fan favorites on the scene, opening for bands like Carnivore and Nuclear Assault.
Not only did First Order have a classic thrash sound with a killer groove, they were all really cool and down to earth guys."
-Jermaine Gerena. Local Promoter.
Style: Thrash Metal
Country: U.S.A.
Price CD: 15.00 Eur. + Postage
HC007 - RICOCHET "Midas Light: Anthology 1980-2015" Digipak CD
RICOCHET were formed in Birmingham in the late 70's and recorded their only single in 1980, funnily titled Double B Side on a limited edition of only 500 copies. Many years down the line and "Midas Light" has become a cult classic song from the NWOBHM era and the single, a highly demanded rarity by NWOBHM collectors.The band has been back together to re-record old and new tracks between 2000 and 2015.
Released professionally for the first time, the much-deserved band's anthology with all the recorded studio work. Apart from the raw delivery of the 1980 single, all the other material serves the listener with classic British styled Hard Rock/Melodic Metal. Audio digitally remastered and presented on a 6-panel digipak. One-off pressing of 400 copies only.
Style: Heavy Metal
Country: UK
Price CD: 14.50 Eur. + Postage
HC006 - SEDUCER "The Mental Helicopters Demo" CD
Mental Helicopters is the 1990 demo tape recorded by Chris Hunt and the boys being the last effort from Seducer, under a different moniker and line up. For the very first time released on CD, digitally remastered, limited to 300 copies with 12-page booklet, containing lyrics.
Style: Heavy Metal
Country: UK
Price CD: 14.50 Eur. + Postage
HC005 - DREAMS OF VENUS "'Songs From The Essex Street Market" Slipcase CD
Power trio Dreams Of Venus emerged in 1990 in New York, shortly after the breakup of Hades and consisted of Jimmy Schulman (Hades, Vessel of Light, Cassius King) on bass, Addie Flaxx (Pound Of Flesh) on guitar/vocals and Kirke J. Blankenship (Our) on drums. Influenced by late 60's and early 70's music, they had something different from what was happening at the time. Through mismanagement and all the industry crap that goes along with it, Dreams Of Venus was just another up-and-coming act thrown into the pile of bands that will never be heard. But after being shelved for so long, their 'lost tapes' came back to the band. Their brand of Psychedelic Hard Rock is close to some of the most relevant names of the period that were in a similar musical path such as Trouble, Masters of Reality, Saigon Kick and even Warrior Soul. Presented in a slipcase with a 12-page booklet with lyrics, photos and band history.
Digitally remastered for the best sound quality possible! Limited to 300 copies.
Style: Psychedelic Hard Rock
Country: USA
Price CD: 14.50 Eur. + Postage
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HC004 - SEDUCER "'Eads Down / See You At The End" CD
12 page booklet includes photos and lyrics.
Includes rare debut single as bonus tracks,
Never released before on CD! Limited edition of 500 copies.
Style: Heavy Metal
Country: UK
Price CD: 14.50 Eur. + Postage
HC003 - ENGLISH DOGS "Forward Into Battle" Slipcase CD
Classic Speed Metal Punk album from the 80s, the definitive CD edition with improved booklet (12 pages) with lyrics, restored lp gatefold cover artwork and rare photos from 1984-85. Comes with O-Card (Slipcase) with the original german issue cover art.
Co-released with Faster and Louder Records.
Limited to 300 copies!
Style: Metal Punk
Country: UK
Price CD: 15.50 Eur. + Postage
HC002 - SEDUCER "Caught In The Act / Indecent Exposure" CD
Seducer, came from Surrey/UK, formed by Chris Hunt, the band recorded their first album "Caught In The Act" in 1985. Operating as a power trio, they got a great reputation for playing highly energetic gigs. For the very first time reissued on CD, digitally remastered, limited to 500 copies with 12-page booklet, containing lyrics, band photos and the 1984 EP "Indecent Exposure" as bonus. A must have for fans of the NWOBHM specially bands like Raven, Avenger, Battleaxe and Atomkraft.
Style: Heavy Metal
Country: UK
Price CD: 14.50 Eur. + Postage
HC001 - HADES "The Lost Fox Studio Session" Slipcase CD
Hades were well known players in the U.S. Metal playground. They became recognised since their first album “Resisting Success” back in 1987 where their mix of Power Metal and Thrash was the ultimate hip Metal cocktail. But with “If at first you dont succeed...” one year later, Hades establish themselves as one of the leading bands of the so-called at the time “Tecno-Thrash”, where Alan Tecchio was singing before he joined Watchtower, replacing original singer Jason McMaster. The Hades saga continued until the end of the 90s where the band recorded several album for the legendary Metal Blade label. But the Hades history dates back to 1978 and before the first album there were several demos and two 7” singles. The Fox Studios housed the band several times and from those sessions, in 1998, band leader (guitarist) Dan Lorenzo, self released “The Lost Fox Studio Sessions” CD which is now a rare collectors item. Faster and Louder & Hellven Records teamed up to bring you an updated version of this rarity with improved layout and design, plus one extra track: the most rare Hades track, the original 1983 version of “The Cross”, with singer John Collura that never recorded anything else. All the recordings on this collection were done between 1983 and 1989. This new reissue has an 8-page booklet and a slipcase. It is limited to 500 copies.
Style: Power / Thrash Metal
Country: U.S.A.
Price CD: 15.00 Eur. + Postage
