Heavenly

Strange, this sensation in my mind
Creature I will become one
On my way, there's no sun
But I have to carry on.













Artist: Heavenly
Albums: Dust to Dust (2004), Virus (2006)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.heavenly.fr/

Heavenly are a French Power Metal band that played a sort of Helloween-esque metal in their early years but have since found their own niche. They've had many line-up changes over the years, including having Fredreric Leclerq (bassist for Dragonforce) as their keyboardist and guitarist, but they've finally settled and discovered their own sound. These two albums are their latest. Virus is somewhat different than their previous double-bass filled releases, utilizing more technical drumming than just pounding away with a double-bass pedal, as well as giving vocalist Benjamin Soto a larger range to sing in.

Dust to Dust was uploaded by Reverend Richter, and Virus was uploaded by Keeper of the Seven Keys for your Heavenly double-penetration of awesomeness.

Album: Dust to Dust (2004)
Tracklist:
1. Ashes to Ashes... - (1:54)
2. Evil - (6:13)
3. Lust For Life - (6:15)
4. Victory (Creature of the Night) - (6:51)
5. Illusion (Part I) - (2:07)
6. Illusion (Part II: The Call of the Wild) - (4:59)
7. The Ritual - (0:53)
8. Keepers of the Earth - (6:15)
9. Miracle (2003 Version) - (9:09)
10. Fight for Deliverance - (6:58)
11. Hands of Darkness - (5:32)
12. Kingdom Come - (8:11)
13. ...Dust to Dust - (4:52)

Album: Virus (2006)
Tracklist:
1. The Dark Memories - (6:07)
2. Spill Blood on Fire - (5:17)
3. Virus - (6:16)
4. The Power & Fury - (6:03)
5. Wasted Time - (5:56)
6. Bravery in the Field - (5:52)
7. Liberty - (5:30)
8. When the Rain Begins to Fall - (4:17)
9. The Prince of the World - (5:17)
10. The Joker (Japanese Bonus) - (3:54)
11. Spill Blood on Fire (Japanese Version) (Japanese Bonus) - (5:17)

Diablo Swing Orchestra

Red eyes only, the floor comes closer
A kiss that bruises a skin so frail
Iron taste tongue, rage polluted the veins so furious
With a mouth that will never tell.












Artist: Diablo Swing Orchestra
Album: The Butcher's Ballroom (2006)
Genre: Avant-Garde Metal
Official Site: http://www.diabloswing.com/

Diablo Swing Orchestra formed in 2003 are from Sweden and, though not really an orchestra, incorporate female vocals, as well as a cello, into their music. They play a very strange kind of metal that can only be referred to as avant-garde. DSO is supposedly formed from the descendants of a troupe that played music in defiance to the ruling church during the 16th century in Sweden. The troupe played underground until they were discovered and decided to play one grand final show before being martyred to the church. DSO's eclectic playing style is quite unique, and if you're a fan of the strange, then DSO is for you. This is DSO's only full release so far, The Butcher's Ballroom.

This album was requested by The Stormbeard Guild's own Keeper of the Seven Keys.

Tracklist:
1. Balrog Boogie - (3:53)
2. Heroines - (5:23)
3. Poetic Pitbull Revolutions - (4:52)
4. Ragdoll Physics - (3:53)
5. D'Angelo - (1:54)
6. Velvet Embracer - (4:05)
7. Gunpowder Chant - (1:51)
8. Infralove - (4:54)
9. Wedding March For A Bullet - (3:14)
10. Qualms of Conscience - (1:16)
11. Zodiac Virtues - (4:48)
12. Porcelain Judas - (4:09)
13. Pink Noise Waltz - (6:07)

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Hammerfall

We are the voices in the dark
Inside the fire we are the
Eternal Spark that will guide the way












Artist: Hammerfall
Album: Crimson Thunder (2002)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.hammerfall.net/

Hammerfall, the wildly popular Power Metal band from Sweden, formed in 1993 when Oscar Dronjak split from Ceremonial Oath to start his own band. After going through many line-up changes (including members from bands such as In Flames and Dark Tranquility), the group settled on the one that would bring one of their best albums, Crimson Thunder. Hammerfall toured with groups such as DIO in North America and the likes of Iron Maiden, Slayer and Stratovarius in Europe. A music video was also made for the single, Hearts on Fire. This album is definately a Power Metal must-have.

Tracklist:
1. Riders on the Storm - (4:36)
2. Hearts on Fire - (3:53)
3. On the Edge of Honour - (4:49)
4. Crimson Thunder - (5:05)
5. Lore of the Arnana - (1:29)
6. Trailblazers - (4:39)
7. Dreams Come True - (4:04)
8. Angel of Marcy - (5:40)
9. The Unforgiving Blade - (3:42)
10. In Memoriam - (4:23)
11. Hero's Return - (5:21)

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Skyclad

Chips are down and stakes are high,
Milk-shake minds are sucked bone dry.
If their fiendish schemes should fail,
They'll smoke us all - but not inhale!












Artist: Skyclad
Album: Folkemon (2000)
Genre: Folk Metal
Official Site: http://www.skyclad.co.uk/index.html/

Skyclad are hailed as the creators of the Folk Metal genre. The British band was originally formed by Sabbat vocalist Martin Walkyier and Pariah guitarist Steve Ramsey as a sort of one-album project, but soon evolved into one of the greatest metal bands around. The group underwent many line-up changes in the beginning of their career, but they've pulled together. This album marks the last in which Walkyier is on vocals before he went on to form The Clan Destined. This is Skyclad's Folkemon. Notable tracks include The Great Brain Robbery, Polkageist, and When God Logs-Off.

Tracklist:
1. The Great Brain Robbery - (4:34)
2. Think Back and Lie of England - (4:59)
3. Polkageist - (4:02)
4. Crux of the Message - (4:53)
5. The Disenchanted Forest - (7:11)
6. The Antibody Politic - (3:19)
7. When God Logs-Off - (3:09)
8. You Lost My Memory - (5:57)
9. Deja-Vu Ain't What It Used To Be - (5:46)
10. Any Old Irony? - (3:53)
11. Swords of a Thousand Men - (2:48)

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Grand Alchemist

Sucking all the negative atmosphere
And floating together like water
I can stay right here and see
The light saps its strength












Artist: Grand Alchemist
Album: Intervening Coma-Celebration
Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
Official Site: http://www.grandalchemist.com/

Uploaded at the request of Beo Wulf.

I don't really know anything about Grand Alchemist, other than that they're Symphonic Black Metal from Norway. They've only got one album so far, released in 2002, and this is it. I give you Intervening Coma-Celebration.

Tracklist:
1. Faced (Intro) - (2:51)
2. A Nailed Visual Effect - (4:31)
3. Down Again - (4:21)
4. Incurable Longing - (3:51)
5. Approach (Open the Shell) - (3:11)
6. Intervening Coma-Celebration - (3:24)
7. Sensemachine - (4:07)
8. Psyche & a Flower to the New Lifetime - (4:32)
9. Mind Delusions Sleeps for Creation - (4:29)
10. Solemn and Sophisticated - (4:09)
11. Under My Shallow Skin - (4:07)
12. Snap Up the Raw of Existence - (3:36)

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Kiko Loureiro

Artist: Kiko Loureiro
Album: No Gravity (2005)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.kikoloureiro.com.br/

Brazilian-born Kiko Loureiro is most famously known for his work as the guitarist for Brazilian Progressive Power Metal group Angra. Although Andre Matos took the rhythm section of Angra with him when he departed from the group to create Shaaman, Kiko Loureiro rebuilt the group and began releasing albums again as Angra. Most people do not know, however, that Loureiro has his own solo albums as well. The guitarists' incredible skill is evident on his two solo albums, both of which are purely instrumental. This is his first solo album, No Gravity. If you're a fan of Angra or Power Metal in general, I suggest you get these albums. Notable tracks include Escaping, La Force de L'âme, and Beautiful Language.

Tracklist:
1. Enfermo - (4:02)
2. Endangered Species - (5:10)
3. Escaping - (5:35)
4. No Gravity - (4:23)
5. Pau-De-Arara - (7:01)
6. La Force De L'âme - (4:33)
7. Tapping Into My Dark Tranquility - (2:12)
8. Moment of Truth - (4:30)
9. Beautiful Language - (2:00)
10. In a Gentle Way - (5:34)
11. Dilemma - (4:13)
12. Feliz Desilusão - (3:39)
13. Choro de Criança - (1:11)

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Scar Symmetry

Pitch Black Progress
Those who call me avatar
Know not what they're looking for
They just feed their flames with miracles
Just so you know
If you bathe within my light
You diminish your own might
The illusionist in everyone

Scar Symmetry! I absolutely love this album. And with 'this album', I mean absolutely every song.

Scar Symmetry is melodic death metal in the vein of Mercenary's later albums (11 Dreams, The Hours That Remain). Thus far they have only released two albums, Pitch Black Progress being the newest and the best in my opinion. The other album is Symmetric In Design.
I can reccomend this album to everyone who likes Melodic Death Metal, the heavier side of Progressive Metal and Power Metal (it's fucking catchy sometimes).
The vocals are great. Deep growl, great clean singing and even some screaming here and there.

Simply put, this album kicks ass, download it now.


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Ark Storm

One thousand souls of the dead men
Breaking the silence by hatred
There's only one way to crawl out
Holding on to my hope 'til rise from this hell
















Artist: Ark Storm
Albums: No Boundaries, Beginning of the New Legend, and The Everlasting Wheel
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://home.att.ne.jp/kiwi/arkstorm/

Ark Storm is yet another Power Metal band from Japan. The group plays a more Neo-Classical style of Power Metal, but still keeps a keyboard player in the group (the same keyboard player, in fact, as Galneryus. Yuhki pulls double keyboard duties for both bands). The guitar solos are great (almost like Yngwie Malmsteen, but without too much wank), the bass player is absolutely amazing (he can pull solos just as well as the guitarist), and the vocals are awesome (except on No Boundaries. Thank Odin he changed his style for the better). It's just plain Power Metal that you can rock out to. Here is their entire discography so far (only three albums!)

Album: No Boundaries (2002)
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Tracklist:
1. Play For You - (5:14)
2. Same Old Faces - (5:07)
3. Big Soldiers - (5:42)
4. Search for the Hidden Treasure - (5:21)
5. Eyes of the Free Will - (3:51)
6. Phoenix Rising - (5:29)
7. Demon Eyes - (5:33)
8. Like A Living Hell - (5:40)
9. To All The Losers - (4:23)
10. Roar of the Pharaoh - (4:11)
11. Just Like The Water Without A Shape - (4:43)

Album: Beginning of the New Legend (2003)
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Tracklist:
1. Ark Storm - (5:33)
2. Message in DNA - (4:49)
3. Only Time Will Last - (5:00)
4. The Burning Flame - (5:58)
5. Brainless Traitor - (6:08)
6. Evolution (Bass Solo) - (2:10)
7. Sudden Madness - (4:15)
8. Soldier's Drift - (5:31)
9. Rood (Instrumental) - (5:01)
10. War Game - (4:27)
11. Voyage of the New Legend - (5:23)

Album: The Everlasting Wheel (2004)
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Tracklist:
1. The Sword of the Ancient Knight - (4:16)
2. Symphony on Wings - (4:14)
3. True Paradise - (4:45)
4. Face the Evil Master - (4:15)
5. Promised Land - (5:54)
6. The Giver - (3:31)
7. Orpheus - (5:44)
8. Born to Declare - (4:44)
9. Prophet and the Warning - (4:29)
10. Brave Hercules - (4:13)
11. Final Faith - (5:34)

Galneryus

Flying through the holy sky
Approaching the sea of rage
We can see the land of freedom
It's just a matter of time












Artist: Galneryus
Album: One For All - All For One (2007)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.syu-net.jp/galneryus/top.html

This Japanese Power Metal band was formed in 2001 by Valkyr guitar virtuoso Syu and vocalist Yama-B. After releasing three albums, the band is still going strong. The band plays a great style of power metal with awesome guitar solos, and for those of you who hate keyboard wankery, you will enjoy the fact that there is none. The keyboard playing is purely atmospheric, with a small solo here and there, but the band is primarily guitar-driven. Good kick-ass power metal from the land of the rising sun.

Tracklist:
1. Red Horizon - (2:12)
2. New Legend - (5:23)
3. The Night Craver - (5:08)
4. Aim at the Top - (4:45)
5. Everlasting - (5:02)
6. Last New Song - (5:24)
7. Don't Touch - (6:00)
8. The Flame - (5:03)
9. Chasing the Wind - (6:23)
10. Sign of Revolution - (5:36)
11. Cry for the Dark - (5:33)
12. The Sun Goes Down - (1:53)

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Megadeth Warchest

Artist: Megadeth
Album: Warchest (Best Of Collection)
Genre: Thrash Metal
Official Site: http://www.megadeth.com/home.php

Really... what more needs to be said about Megadeth? This is an upload requested by our own Mad Flows Grishnackh. You better enjoy it, you bastard.

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Imperial Crystalline Entombment

Frozen spirits of ancient ancestry
Arise in union incestuously
Brother ocean, sister air
Chaotic upheaval I declare!












Artist: Imperial Crystalline Entombment
Album: Apocalyptic End in White (2004)
Genre: Black Metal
Official Site: http://www.imperialice.com/

Surprisingly, Imperial Crystalline Entombment are American, proving that we in the States can still make Black Metal without having to be Norwegian. The group's lyrics are themed on frigid death and winter, and mention of Råvaskeith is mentioned, supposedly a fictional diety being promoted by the band. With band members going by monikers such as Blisserred, Bleak, Icesickkill, and Mammoth, expect a frozen fury of hatred from I.C.E. Great vocals, great overall instrumentality - everything you'd expect from a good Black Metal band. Sadly, I.C.E had to part ways with their recording company, so they are currently unsigned. This is their only album so far, Apocalyptic End in White.

Also, this is the 100th upload to the Stormblog! Congratulations, us, we're amazing!

Tracklist:
1. Cryopgenic Communion - (1:00)
2. Astral Frost Invocation - (3:33)
3. Hypothermic Possession - (2:43)
4. Onward Banshee Legions - (5:12)
5. Apocalyptic Blizzard Regime - (4:16)
6. Upheaving the Ancient Thirst - (3:55)
7. Cascade Caverns Catharsis - (4:00)
8. Convulsing Frigid Death - (3:28)
9. Glacial Lyckanthropic Horde - (3:55)
10. Behold the Frozen Arctic Kingdom - (3:45)
11. Råvaskeith's Revenge - (2:48)

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Candlemass

Break the circle and all hell comes loose, the well of souls must stay sealed
Ancient force of light against the dark, the well of souls must stay sealed

Classic doom metal ahoy. Candlemass are certainly worthy of utmost respect, they took the Sabbath-esque epic doom style and moulded it into the genre we know and love today.

Nightfall sees the Swedish masters of gloom take their music into further doomy territory than they visited on their first release, the awesome Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Messiah Marcolin's voice fits the epic tone perfectly and Lars Johansson provides the chunky riffs we've now come to expect from doom metal.

And just look at that cover art. Stunning.

Artist: Candlemass
Album: Nightfall
Genre: Doom Metal
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/candlemassdoom

Track Listing:
1. "Gothic Stone" – 4:31
2. "The Well of Souls" – 3:46
3. "Codex Gigas" – 2:20
4. "At the Gallows End" – 5:48
5. "Samarithan" – 5:30
6. "Marche Funebre" – 2:22
7. "Dark Are the Veils of Death" – 7:08
8. "Mourners Lament" – 6:10
9. "Bewitched" – 6:38
10. "Black Candles" – 2:18

Download: http://rs93.rapidshare.com/files/34232080/Nightfall.rar

-Steel Lord

Alamaailman Vasarat

Artist: Alamaailman Vasarat
Album: Maahan (2007)
Genre: Kosher Kebab Jazz
Official Site: http://www.vasarat.com/

Alamaailman Vasarat is a Finnish sextet instrumental band that uses such instruments as the cello, contrabass, sousaphone, pump organ, and various other classical instruments to create a very unique sound. The percussion is also of note, using things such as door slams and breaking glass. You'll find no vocals (aside from their collab with Toumari Nurmio). This is a must for fans of instrumental music and just eerie tunes in general. This is their 4th and most recent album, Maahan.

Tracklist:
1. Maahan - (0:57)
2. Kyyhylly - (3:40)
3. Helmi Otsalla - (3:36)
4. Luiden Valossa, Naapurin Talossa - (3:40)
5. Huikeuden Lieriö - (3:53)
6. Eläimet Huutaa - (5:56)
7. Lumeen Nuukuneet - (5:29)
8. Katkorapu - (4:24)
9. Käärme Toi Ruton Kaupunkiin - (3:24)
10. Rooman Ruumiit - (3:41)
11. Elukka - (1:11)

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The Lord Weird Slough Feg

The curse of double helix brings only racial wars, And though you may not feel it, the air is filled with spores!

With a name like that how can you not want to check out this band? The Lord Weird Slough Feg (recently shortened to the much simpler, but just as baffling, Slough Feg) make a hybrid of heavy metal, power metal and folk metal with some elements of doom metal thrown in time-to-time for good measure.

The album I present to you this evening is a bit easier to define as it lacks the folkish oddities of their earlier releases, but don't expect straight forward heavy metal. What you should expect is a delicious soup of chunky riffs and tasty solos, in a broth of Mike Scalzi's unique vocals. All of the instrumentation is as tight as your little sister and the production is much cleaner than my conscience after what I did to her. God Lord this is a rambling and nonsensical review. The lyrics are based on an obscure 1970's RPG, from which the album lends it's name. It weaves an odd and often confusing sci-fi tale of space pirates, mad scientists, dog-like aliens, genetic experimentation, mutation and revenge. Awesome. Awesome to the max.

Listen now so I don't have to keep writing shit.

Artist: The Lord Weird Slough Feg
Album: Traveller
Genre: Heavy Metal, Power Metal
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/sloughfeg

Track Listing:
1. The Spinward Marches
2. High Passage / Low Passage
3. Asteroid Belts
4. Professor's Theme
5. Vargr Moon
6. Vargr Theme / Confrontation (Genetic Prophecy)
7. Baltech's Lament
8. Gene-ocide
9. Curse of Humaniti
10. The Final Gambit
11. The Spinward Marches (Return)
12. Addendum Galactus


Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?0uigy0ll01z

-Steel Lord

Elvenking

Seven moons painted the skies
Before I reached for the chosen one
A travel through the starlit horizons
Through the magic's way
On the path that leads us to knowledge,
A light fall of rites












Artist: Elvenking
Album: The Scythe (2007)
Genre: Power Folk Metal
Official Site: www.elvenking.net

Elvenking is not new to the metal community - almost every fan of Power or Folk Metal has heard of Damnagoras's vocals combined with the folky guitar tracks and violins. This brand of Folk-influenced Power Metal is incredible, and with the arrival of this latest album, the group continues on its conquest of the genre. The Scythe is a must-have for any Elvenking fan. Notable tracks include Romance and Wrath, The Scythe, and Death and the Suffering (a play off of the Wintersun song Death and the Healing).

Tracklist:
1. The Scythe - (5:37)
2. Lost Hill of Memories - (4:58)
3. Infection - (5:24)
4. Poison Tears - (4:31)
5. A Riddle of Stars - (5:22)
6. Romance and Wrath - (8:14)
7. The Divided Heart - (4:39)
8. Totentanz - (2:28)
9. Death and the Suffering - (5:11)
10. Dominhate - (8:57)

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Power Quest

Where will I find my heaven?
Can it really be here on Earth?
How can I know what's waiting?
How will I know what's meant for me?












Artist: Power Quest
Album: Magic Never Dies (2005)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.power-quest.co.uk/

Power Quest was formed in 2001 after a few members of the band DragonHeart (later known as the ever-famous Dragonforce) quit DragonHeart and started another band. Sam Totman provided guitars for a little while, but the band members soon found permanence in their roster with Alessio Garavello on vocals and rhythm guitar (who, in my opinion, is much better than ZP Theart). The band provides a more melodic turn than their fellow Brits, with more emphasis on keyboards. Overall, the band may not provide as much energy with solos as Dragonforce, but the overall sound is much better without any ridiculous wankery. For a more refined Dragonforce, Power Quest is your band. This is the band's 3rd release, Magic Never Dies. Notable tracks include Find My Heaven, Galaxies Unknown, and Another World.

Tracklist:
1. Ascension (Intro) - (2:04)
2. Find My Heaven - (4:13)
3. Galaxies Unknown - (5:03)
4. Hold On To Love - (5:02)
5. Diamond Sky - (3:57)
6. The Message - (6:15)
7. Soulfire - (5:05)
8. Children of the Dream - (6:09)
9. Strike Force - (6:22)
10. Another World - (7:44)
11. Magic Never Dies - (6:15)
12. The Longest Night - (5:25)

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Masterplan

I'll never give up, never give in
Won't stop believing 'cause I'm gonna win
Sing with my soul before I get old
'Cause there may be no tomorrow












Artist: Masterplan
Album: Masterplan
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.master-plan.net/

Masterplan is a German Power Metal band that was formed in 2002 by ex-Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch. Although vocalist Jørn Lande is no longer with the band (he departed from the group after their second album), his vocals ring true on this album, bringing a powerful voice to the music. The guitarwork is also great, with impressive melodic keyboards in the background. This is Masterplan's first album, Masterplan, released in 2003. Notable tracks include Spirit Never Die and When Loves Comes Close.

Tracklist:
1. Spirit Never Die - (5:26)
2. Enlighten Me - (4:37)
3. Kind Hearted Light - (4:25)
4. Crystal Night - (5:15)
5. Soulburn - (6:16)
6. Heroes - (3:31)
7. Sail On - (4:36)
8. Into the Light - (4:10)
9. Crawling from Hell - (4:11)
10. Bleeding Eyes - (5:38)
11. When Love Comes Close - (4:08)

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Helloween

Here it is. The new release from German legends Helloween. Gambling With The Devil is, in my opinion, a gem in Helloween's discography. Definitely their best since The Dark Ride. Notably, there are some more speed metal elements than their last few albums with the riffing almost resembling Walls of Jericho. Hell, The Bells Of The 7 Hells almost sounds like an Overkill track.

Artist: Helloween
Album: Gambling With The Devil
Genre: Power Metal, Speed Metal
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/helloween

Track Listing:
01. Crack the Riddle (Intro)
02. Kill It
03. The Saints
04. As Long As I Fall
05. Paint a New World
06. Final Fortune
07. The Bells of the 7 Hells
08. Fallen to Pieces
09. I.M.E.
10. Can Do It
11. Dreambound
12. Heaven Tells No Lies

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?5dcww2btdgd

Queensryche

Beware of night for we all know he's loose again
Behind him lies the eyes of mercy and despair
Forever living out his nightmare comes to life
From Hell this spell will find it's way to you... tonight!













Artist: Queensryche
Albums: Queensryche, The Warning, Rage for Order, Operation Mindcrime, Empire, Promised Land, Hear in the Now Frontier, Operation Mindcrime II
Genre: Progressive Metal
Official Site: http://www.queensryche.com/home.html

Queensryche are the founders and pioneers of the Progressive Metal genre. Formed originally as The Mob in 1981, the group changed the band name to Queensryche, named after their song Queen of the Reich from their debut EP. Goeff Tate's piercing high vocals are some of the best around, and the guitarwork is absolutely fantastic, with guitarists Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo busting out incredible solos and riffs that grab your attention. The group has survived throughout the ages with hardly a scratch on them, maintaining the original line-up through most of their discography (founder Chris DeGarmo left the band shortly after their Hear in the Now Frontier album.) Queensryche still rocks out today, and with the release Operation Mindcrime II, the group is seeing a lot of publicity thanks to the answers supplied by the album to the questions left unanswered by Operation Mindcrime. The band has a cover album, Take Cover, set for release November 13th, 2007.

Album: Queensryche (1983)
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Tracklist:
1. Queen of the Reich - (4:24)
2. Nightrider - (3:47)
3. Blinded - (3:06)
4. The Lady Wore Black- (6:15)
5. Nightrider [Live] - (4:32)
6. Prophecy [Live] - (3:59)
7. Deliverance [Live] - (3:40)
8. Child of Fire [Live] - (4:36)
9. En Force [Live] - (5:47)
10. Blinded [Live] - (3:26)
11. The Lady Wore Black [Live] - (7:01)
12. Warning [Live] - (4:56)
13. Take Hold of the Flame [Live] - (5:12)
14. Queen of the Reich [Live] - (5:21)

Album: The Warning (1984)
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Tracklist:
1. Warning - (4:46)
2. En Force - (5:16)
3. Deliverance - (3:21)
4. No Sanctuary - (6:05)
5. NM 156 - (4:38)
6. Take Hold of the Flame - (4:57)
7. Before the Storm - (5:13)
8. Child of Fire - (4:34)
9. Roads to Madness - (9:40)
10. Prophecy - (4:00)
11. The Lady Wore Black [Live] - (5:23)
12. Take Hold of the Flame [Live] - (5:06)

Album: Rage for Order (1986)
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Tracklist:
1. Walk in the Shadows - (3:34)
2. I Dream in Infrared - (4:18)
3. The Whisper - (3:36)
4. Gonna Get Close to You - (4:37)
5. The Killing Words - (3:56)
6. Surgical Strike - (3:23)
7. Neue Regel - (4:55)
8. Chemical Youth (We Are Rebellion) - (4:15)
9. London - (5:06)
10. Screaming in Digital - (3:37)
11. I Will Remember - (4:25)
12. The Killing Words [Live] - (4:10)
13. Walk in the Shadows [Live] - (3:41)

Album: Operation Mindcrime (1988)
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Tracklist:
1. I Remember Now - (1:18)
2. Anarchy-X - (1:28)
3. Revolution Calling - (4:40)
4. Operation Mindcrime - (4:45)
5. Speak - (3:43)
6. Spreading the Disease - (4:07)
7. The Mission - (5:48)
8. Suite Sister Mary - (10:40)
9. The Needle Lies - (3:09)
10. Electric Requiem - (1:23)
11. Breaking the Silence - (4:34)
12. I Don't Believe in Love - (4:24)
13. Waiting for 22 - (1:06)
14. My Empty Room - (1:32)
15. Eyes of a Stranger - (6:54)
16. The Mission [Live] - (6:12)
17. My Empty Room [Live] - (2:43)

Album: Empire (1990)
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Tracklist:
1. Best I Can - (5:34)
2. The Thin Line - (5:43)
3. Jet City Woman - (5:22)
4. Della Brown - (7:05)
5. Another Rainy Night (Without You) - (4:29)
6. Empire - (5:24)
7. Resistance - (4:51)
8. Silent Lucidity - (5:48)
9. Hand on Heart - (5:33)
10. One and Only - (5:54)
11. Anybody Listening - (7:59)
12. Last Time in Paris (Ford Fairlane Soundtrack) - (3:57)
13. Scarborough Fair (CD Single Only) - (3:50)
14. Dirty Lil' Secret (CD Single Only) - (4:09)

Album: Promised Land (1994)
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Tracklist:
1. 9:28 AM - (1:44)
2. I Am I - (3:57)
3. Damaged - (3:58)
4. Out of Mind - (4:36)
5. Bridge - (3:30)
6. Promised Land - (7:58)
7. Disconnected - (4:45)
8. Lady Jane - (4:15)
9. My Global Mind - (4:22)
10. One More Time - (4:19)
11. Someone Else - (5:01)
12. Damaged [Live] - (4:04)
13. Real World [Live] - (3:43)

Album: Hear in the Now Frontier (1997)
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Tracklist:
1. Sign of the Times - (3:34)
2. Cuckoo's Nest - (4:01)
3. Get A Life - (3:40)
4. The Voice Inside - (3:53)
5. Some People Fly - (5:18)
6. Saved - (4:12)
7. You - (3:56)
8. Hero - (5:26)
9. Miles Away - (4:35)
10. Reach - (3:33)
11. All I Want - (4:07)
12. Hit the Black - (3:40)
13. Anytime Anywhere - (2:57)
14. Spool - (5:09)

Album: Operation Mindcrime II (2006)
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Tracklist:
1. Freiheit Ouvertüre - (1:35)
2. Convict - (0:08)
3. I'm American - (2:53)
4. One Foot In Hell - (4:12)
5. Hostage - (4:29)
6. The Hands - (4:36)
7. Speed of Light - (3:12)
8. Signs Say Go - (3:16)
9. Re-Arrange You - (3:11)
10. The Chase - (3:09)
11. Murderer? - (4:33)
12. Circles - (2:58)
13. If I Could Change It All - (4:27)
14. An Intentional Confrontation - (2:32)
15. A Junkie's Blues - (3:41)
16. Fear City Slide - (4:58)
17. All the Promises - (5:10)

Witchcraft

No angel or demon will have me on my knees
No God or no Satan will help me if I please
But I won't ask forgiveness 'cause I've done nothing wrong
They say I'm a sinner, please help me be strong












Artist: Witchcraft
Album: The Alchemist
Genre: Traditional Doom Metal
Official Site: http://www.witchcrafthome.com/

Witchcraft is a Traditional Doom Band is the vein of Black Sabbath. This is Witchcraft's third album, The Alchemist. Released this year, 2007, the title track is a whopping 14 minutes long, which is a good progression for the band. The Alchemist is just as good as their older material, and is a must for any Witchcraft fan.

Tracklist:
1. Walk Between the Lines (3:24)
2. If Crimson Was Your Colour (3:47)
3. Leva (4:34)
4. Hey Doctor (5:13)
5. Samaritan Burden (6:27)
6. Remembered (5:15)
7. The Alchemist (Part 1, 2, & 3) (14:37)

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Noekk

You heard of honest Socrates
The man who never lied:
They weren't so grateful as you'd think
Instead the rulers fixed to have him tried.












Artist: Noekk
Album: The Water Sprite
Genre: Progressive Metal
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/112535276

Noekk is a very good Progressive Metal band with a depressive sound to their music. The band is comprised of Marcus Stock and Thomas Helm, both members of Empyrium. The two work together to create this beautiful album, The Water Sprite, released in 2005. Notable tracks include T.B.'s Notion, How Fortunate The Man With None, and The Riddle Seeker.

If anyone can find their 2006 release, The Grimalkin, please notify me.

Tracklist:
1. The Watersprite (6:33)
2. T.B.'s Notion (5:05)
3. Strange Mountain (7:01)
4. How Fortunate The Man With None (7:50)
5. The Fiery Flower (5:00)
6. Moonface is Dead (4:28)
7. The Riddle Seeker (10:23)

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Skinless

And now something a bit different. Is this the first death metal album on the Stormblog?

Skinless are a brutal death metal band from New York. They released this album, the genteelly named Trample The Weak, Hurdle The Dead, just last year. Expect a head-kicking, intestine-eating brutal experience.

The highlight of the album? The cover of Wicked World, from Black Sabbath's first album. Awesome.

Artist: Skinless
Album: Trample The Weak, Hurdle The Dead
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/skinless

Track Listing:
1. "Overlord" - 4:06
2. "A Unilateral Disgust" - 4:15
3. "Deviation Will Not Be Tolerated" - 5:27
4. "Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead" - 4:10
5. "Spoils of the Sycophant" - 3:53
6. "Endvisioned" - 4:41
7. "Execution of Reason" - 4:21
8. "Wicked World" - 5:46

Download: http://lix.in/401a86

Overkill

I wouldn't change the way, I wouldn't stop the decay

Legendary thrash metal is legendary. Arguably one of the originators of the genre, Overkill are possibly the finest example of American thrash metal. You may have heard rave about them on the Stormcast. (Or not, as of this moment that one hasn't been released).

The Years Of Decay was recorded in 1989 and is considered one of their best releases. Some very tight guitar and drum work combine with some unique vocals to make for an excellent, neckbreaking thrash metal album.

Download it. It's one of the tastiest slices of thrash I've ever listened to.

Artist: Overkill
Album: The Years Of Decay
Genre: Thrash Metal
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/overkill

Track Listing:
1. "Time to Kill" – 6:16
2. "Elimination" – 4:34
3. "I Hate" – 3:48
4. "Nothing to Die For" – 4:22
5. "Playing With Spiders/Skullkrusher" – 10:09
6. "Birth of Tension" – 5:02
7. "Who Tends the Fire" – 8:09
8. "The Years of Decay" – 8:01
9. "E.vil N.ever D.ies" – 5:49

Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OWI41C5S

Loli Island Discs 1

Well, this is my attempt to expose people to a greater variety of music- basically it's mixtape of stuff that I would choose to litsen to over everything else. You'll notice a lot of J-pop, and so what?! It's my choice what to put in here XD But seriously, I suggest you give everything in this a try, 'cause I'm sure there's something for everyone. I'm not sure how well the tracks are labelled, but if there are any problems I can have a look later.

Track list:

Laibach- Tanz mit Laibach
Cansei de Ser Sexy- Let's Make Love and Listen to Death from Above
The Rocky Racoons- Little Girls (Cover)
Haddaway- What is Love?
Scissor Sisters- Filthy/Gorgeous
Julian Cope- The Tower
Hideki Naganuma- The Concept of Love (Concept of Passion '4chan' remix)
Puffy Amiyumi- Tokyo I'm on my Way
The Cardigans- Lovefool
Chieko Kawabe- Shining
Excel Saga- Ai {Chuuseishin}
Kate Bush- Wuthering Heights
Loituma- Ie'vans Polka (Leekspin :P)
Pokemon Theme
Hentai Cum Dungeon- Sucking Penis for One Dollar

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Velvet Revolver - Libertad

Artist: Velvet Revolver
Album: Libertad
Genre: Hard Rock
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/velvetrevolver

The new Velvet Revolver album is different from their first album, but in a good way. Contraband was 'in-your-face' heavy, but Libertad is more diverse. It's chock-full of heavy rocking tracks, but has it's fair share of power ballads. As always, Slash gets a solo in every song and shows his mastery of the Wah-Wah pedal, while Scott Weiland is in top form on vocals. Notable heavy tracks include Let It Roll, She Mine, and Just Sixteen. Notable ballads include The Last Fight and my favorite, Gravedancer.

Tracklist:
1. Let It Roll (2:32)
2. She Mine (3:24)
3. Get Out The Door (3:14)
4. She Builds Quick Machines (4:03)
5. The Last Fight (4:03)
6. Pills, Demons & Etc. (2:54)
7. American Man (3:56)
8. Mary Mary (4:33)
9. Just Sixteen (3:58)
10.Can't Get It Out Of My Head (3:57)
11.For A Brother (3:26)
12.Spay (3:06)
13.Gravedancer (8:42)

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Iron Maiden

Big thanks to Mad Flows for uploading this one.

Courtesy of some other blog whose name I can't remember and doesn't really matter as it's currently out of commission. This rather recent Maiden bootleg features the new Maiden album played live in its entirity. The show is finished up with some other Maiden classics. The performance is excellent and as far as bootlegs go the sound quality is quite good, though the crowd is still a little overpowering at times and sometimes Bruce is a little buried in the mix. I wouldn't be surprised to see this set list re-appearing on Maiden's next live album.

- Mad Flows Grishnackh

I saw Iron Maiden play this same set in Dublin last December, and it was stunning. Enjoy.

Artist: Iron Maiden
Album: Live Globen Bootleg
Genre: Heavy Metal
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/ironmaiden

Track Listing:

Disc 1

1. Intro
2. Different World
3. These Colours Don't Run
4. Brighter Than a thousand Suns
5. The Pilgim
6. The Longest Day
7. Bruce Talk 1
8. Out of the Shadows
9. The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
10. For the Greater Good of God
11. Lord of Light
12. The Legacy

Disc 2

1. Fear of the Dark
2. Iron Maiden
3. Bruce Talk 2
4. 2 Minutes to Midnight
5. The Evil that Men Do
6. Hallowed Be Thy Name

Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0PD58JWB

Alice in Chains

Yeah, they come to snuff the Rooster...












Artist: Alice in Chains
Album: Facelift
Genre: Grunge

It's Alice in Chains. 'nuff said.

Tracklist:
1. We Die Young (2:32)
2. Man in the Box (4:46)
3. Sea of Sorrow (5:49)
4. Bleed the Freak (4:01)
5. I Can't Remember (3:42)
6. Love, Hate, Love (6:27)
7. It Ain't Like That (4:37)
8. Sunshine (4:44)
9. Put You Down (3:16)
10. Confusion (5:44)
11. I Know Somethin (Bout You) (4:22)
12. Real Thing (4:03)

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Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger

Artist: Soundgarden
Album: Badmotorfinger
Genre: Grunge, Alternative Rock
Unofficial Soundgarden Page: http://web.stargate.net/soundgarden/

Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger is by far my favorite grunge album. The tracks are all heavy and mellow at the same time. The guitars are heavy at some points, calm at another section. All the while, Chris Cornell's ever-distinctive vocals wail over the background music. There is no specific notable track on this album, because of them are pure bliss. This is the definitive album of Soundgarden's catalog.

Tracklist:
1. Rusty Cage (4:26)
2. Outshined (5:11)
3. Slaves And Bulldozers (6:56)
4. Jesus Christ Pose (5:51)
5. Face Pollution (2:24)
6. Somewhere (4:21)
7. Searching With My Good Eye Closed (6:31)
8. Room A Thousand Years Wide (4:06)
9. Mind Riot (4:49)
10. Drawing Flies (2:25)
11. Holy Water (5:07)
12. New Damage (5:40)

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