VIRGIN STEELE „Virgin Steele 1, 1981 & Guardians of the Flame, 1982”
Virgin Steele 1 (1981) and Guardians Of The Flame (1982) have become available for the first time on CD through Noise Records, making these rare releases from Virgin Steele, a New York City outfit, readily available to the metal masses. Guardians Of The Flame bleeds pure metal and it shows the essence of what classic 80s metal once stood for years ago! It's a pure classic, and it's great to have releases like this available on CD.
VIRUS „Carheart”
This was THE surprise of last year for me. Carheart is the debut recording for Virus, which in fact is the new project by Carl-Michael Eide's of 'Ved Buens Ende' fame.
VLE „Book Of Illusions: Chapter III”
Here next disc mysterious Mr. Vle.
UNTIL DEATH OVERTAKES ME „Prelude To Monolith”
Until Death Overtakes Me (U.D.O.M.) is a band from Belgium and this is the very first time I meet them although they have 4 previous releases. It is actually an one-man's band.
ULTRASPANK „Progress”
All I can say is that there is a certain feeling this album brings. I guess contentment should be the best description of it.
UNHOLY LAND „The Fall of the Chosen Star”
Cool songs: arise the calyx of death, the eternal night of satan's dominion
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UNMOORED „Kingdoms of greed”
I read a review of this album just after its release in late 2001 which compared it to some of Hypocrisy's faster material. This isn't far from the truth, but it's not paying Unmoored their full dues as overall, this is better than anything Hypocrisy has ever released.
URGEHAL „Through thick fog till death”
Sometimes you have your hopes riding high while awaiting a new release only to have them collapse after one brief listen. Arma Cristi was a fantastic record, fresh, energetic and earnest.
SYMBOLIC IMMORTALITY „Decision is Power Remastered”
This is the first time that I have ever heard Symbolic Immunity, and I have to say that I am so glad that I got a chance to hear this album. This is simply an exquisite release, which will completely suck you in from begging to end with its raw power and emotion.
SALEM „Collective Demise”
Salem are a new band to me but not new to the scene. They have been around in one form ore another since 1985.