Heavy Metal

Strana Officina, from Livorno (Italy)

Debut album from this veteran band from Rome, active since 1980; most of the tracks included has been composed in 1980, when Heavy Metal sound was pure and genuine, but at the same time passionate, melodic, powerful, vibrant and incredibly emotional. A magic only who lived that years can understand and deposit in music, and T.I.R. proudly belongs to this "elite".\nWhat you will find here it's "only" Heavy Metal, son of NWOBHM sound and early Iron Maiden, Saxon, Judas Priest, a real tribute to this genre, explaining proudly the title of the album.\nThe album features vocalist Giuseppe "Ciape" Cialone and drummer Piero Arioni both from Rosae Crucis.\n\n? For fans of ?old school? Heavy metal, early Saxon, Manowar, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest...\n? "Well, sometimes we lack albums like this one nowadays, the pure Heavy, which is not spoiled by the modern follies, Heavy of those times, which can never be returned, but which are expressed in the sound of this band so vividly and naturally."

Does anyone remember STRANA OFFICINA, the probably most legendary 80s-Metal-band from Italy? Or the 90s-project BUD TRIBE? Those of you who liked those bands will definitely be fascinated by ANCILLOTTI. Founded by the eponymous Daniele ?Bud? Ancillotti, who took on his brother Sandro as bass-player, his son Brian as drummer and Luciano "Ciano" Toscani on guitar. The ten songs of the album are affected by very straight Heavy Metal, which reminds one of the earlier bands of the singer, but some part are arranged with more mid-tempo. This has sometimes a very special charm created by the rough but melodic vocals, but other passages are pounding in best ACCEPT-manner. The catchy choruses are exactly on the point and are made for singing/shouting along, which is brought to perfection by the penetrating double bass-drumming. This Rock?n?Roll firework show is completed by a powerful production.ANCILLOTTI will prove to you: some long approved methods are simply the best!? Featuring vocalist from Strana Officina and Bud Tribe? Lp edition under license from Pure Steel Records.? For fans of old school HM, Saxon and Accept above all.? ?Ancillotti's The Chain Goes On is solid traditional melodic heavy metal, with strong vocals, a tight rhythm section, and ripping guitar leads.? - 4/5 on Dangerdog.com? Cover Artwork by Dimitar Nikolov.

? No compromises thrash metal band from Verona (Italy). This is the first official release worldwide, containing 4 brand new tracks and the whole ?Human Error Global Terror? previosuly issued only in Russia and Brazil in 2006. ? Drummer Manu and bass player Simone impressed so much in Death Mechanism live gigs that mighy italian band Bulldozer recruited them as session men for their shows. Manu also enjoyned Bulldozer for their discographic come back ?Unexpected Fate? and he's still in the band. If you listen to them you?ll understand why Bulldozer ?picked up?!!!? 11/15 on Legacy Magazine (Germany)? 7/10 on Rock Hard Magazine (Germany)? 7,5/10 on Rock Hard Magazine (Italy)? 70/100 on Metallian webzine (Canada)? 7/10 on Metal Hammer Magazine (Italy)? 8/10 on Italian Metal webzine (Italy)? 4/6 on Imhotep webzine (Norway)? ?Although Death Mechanism have come out of seemingly nowhere for yours truly, I?m counting my blessings for Jolly Roger Records?because godDAMN, this shit smokes!Forget any retro-ironic joke: Death Mechanism is the real deal, and prove it in spades here on Mass Slavery. Believe it.? - "A" rating on Metal Army America (Usa)? Strongly suggested for fans of Coroner, Sadus, Kreator, Sepultura,...

Originally released in May 2011 by DragonHeart records only in Cd , now it?s time for the immortal vinyl format!There are bands of Italian heavy metal scene that earned a cult reputation, even among fans and professionals from abroad. One of these is undoubtedly Holy Martyr, a quintet Sardinian who moved to Milan, the author of two albums that received unanimous support from fans of 'classic heavy metal, that of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Manowar, played with a dedication and a belief heroic. After the debut album "Still at War" and the second "Hellenic Warrior Spirit", two inspired concept album to 'ancient Roman Empire and the Battle of Thermopylae, the band returned with a job potent, eloquently titled "Invincible"! "Invincible" is inspired by the figure of the samurai and the filmography of Akira Kurosawa, and contains 10 tracks of HEAVY METAL direct and engaging from the very first listening! Recorded at New Sin Audio Design by Luigi Stefanini (Labyrinth, Domine, Vision Divine ..), the work has a classic sound and powerful at the same time, sharp and sparkling as the blade of a katana! The song "Kagemusha" sees its presence as guest of Roberto Tiranti, voice of Labyrinth. "Invincible" is an album that will show you the Way of the Sword!? For fans of True Metal - Epic sound? 90/100 on italian webzine True Metal? 8,5 on italian webzine Italian Metal? 89/100 on dutch webzine Lords of Metal? 4/5 on Stormbringer.at? ?Everyone who loves the 80?s epic metal such as Manowar (first four albums) and Manilla Road should check this one out. The incorporation of some typical Japanese sounds form a great bonus to these traditional epic battle hymns. This is a good old metal album with an unusual lyrical theme? from Livereviewer.com? 4/6 on english webzine Eternal Terror

New album from one of the best Italian HM bands! ?Eye of the Storm? is the third album and is still old-school heavy metal, melodical and aggressive at the same time. The band?s line up doesn?t need presentations : Bud Ancillotti on vocals (also on Strana Officina & Ancillotti), Leo Milani on guitar (also on Sabotage), Dario Caroli on drums (also on Sabotage, L?impero delle Ombre, DeathSS) ; on bass Bid (also in Ancillotti). Lyrics are about relationship between man and nature (in an ?Indian? way) but also about dark and obscure themes (Mr. Cypher, Dead Man Walking). Professionally recorded at Studio 21 (Strana Officina, Cappanera?)? For fans of italian HM scene as Strana Officina, L?impero delle Ombre, Sabotage?? Vinyl edition limited to 500 copies.? Cd edition with 2 bonus tracks? Featuring Bud Ancillotti on vocals (Strana Officina), Leo Milani on guitar (Sabotage), Dario Caroli on drums (Sabotage, L?impero delle ombre) and Oleg Smirnoff (Death SS, Eldtrich) as special guest on keyboards.? Video clip of ?eye of the storm? track on youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVyhgqbvs4k

Folkstone were born at the end of 2004 with a project that combines hard rock to instruments that tradition usually wants as an acoustical habit. Breaking down every pattern, the protagonists of the scene become bag-pipes, harp, bouzouki, flutes and medieval musical instruments, creating the fascinating atmosphere that has always distinguished the band and the feeling with the public. Quickly, thanks to an intense live activity, both in Italy and Europe (with Eluveitie, Arkona, Corvus Corax, Finntroll, Subway to Sally,...) to promote the first two albums "Folkstone" (2008) and "Damnati ad Metalla (2010), they become a top name in the Folk Metal panorama. Following acoustic album "Sgangogatt" (2011) and the fourth album "Il Confine" (2012) confirm and strengthen this status. The magic and power of their shows are captured in their first live Dvd "Restano i Frammenti" (2012), while for the last work "Oltre...l'Abisso" (end of 2014) they are helped by the precious collaboration of two musicians such as Chris Dennis (ex Modena City Ramblers, Nomadi...) to the violin and Fidel Fogaroli (ex Verdena) at piano, witnessing the rise and popolarity of the band. Folk, metal, rock and pure energy mix themselves wth lyrics, rigorously in Italian, introspective and autobiographical, which turn a critical look at today's society.? Available for the first time on Lp format, with elegant gatefold cover.? "Anime Dannate" videoclip with over 500.000+ views, an incredible result for an indie-band! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soszlsYOM3w? Folkstone doesn't play only folk metal, they represent fully the spirit of this music, becoming deservly one of the best bands of the genre, after 4 acclaimed albums and many live-tours in all Europe.? "?Damnati ad metalla? has all the same charms as its predecessor, and fewer of the failings, and is both a sign that the band are moving in the right direction and a pleasurable experience in its own right" - Metal Archives? "Folkstone machen musikalisch schon vieles richtig. Besonders die Melodien, die durch die Verwendung von Instrumenten wie Sackpfeifen, Harfe, Fl�ten und dem Bombard (traditionelles bretonisches Blasinstrument) auch eine eigene Note enthalten, verstehen zu begeistern. Es gelingt den Italienern durchaus, so etwas wie ein eigenes Markenzeichen zu entwickeln, das etwas mittelalterlich angehaucht ist." - Stormbringer

Airspeed was an Italian band active since 1980, created by bassist Andrea Castelli, known as talented musician also in Shabby Trick, Cappanera, Mantra, Silver Horses and featuring on vocals Morby, before he left to join Sabotage, and later also to play with Domine and Labyrinth. The band is focused to play heavy metal in the veins of NWOBHM, Judas Priest, Motorhead powered by Morby?s mighty voice. In 1983 they recorded their first demo tape, 5 tracks as an exciting mix between Judas Priest and Loudness sound. This demo was pretty appreciated in the underground scene and the Airspeed name circulated quickly on Italian and also European fanzines. In summer 1983 Morby left the band to join Sabotage and Airspeed moved their sound towards more progressive sound. The new vocalist was Nicola Costanti also on keyboards and in 1985 they recorded a new 4 tracks demo. This issue includes both demos, on Cd (and Lp) for the first time , with a remastered sound.A great testimony of 80?s Italian HM scene, when sound and music were surely different from today?s music and maybe also childlike, but surely more sincere and passionate.? For fans of ?old school? Heavy metal, early Judas Priest and Loudness (demo1)? Featuring Morby (Sabotage, Domine, Cappanera, Labyrinth) on vocals on first demo, his first recordings before joining Sabotage!

Unreal Terror were born in 1984 under the will of Mario Di Dontato, Enio Nicolini and Silvio Canzano (guitar, bass and drums, respectively) from the ashes of cult band UT with italian lyrics only. Luciano Palermi replaced Benedetto Spinazzola on vocals and with this line-up they first recorded mini "Heavy & Dangerous" (1985) and then, first ful

Het origineel stamt al weer uit 1985 en kwam vorig jaar voor het eerst uit op CD. Nu in een gelimiteerde oplage ook verkrijgbaar op vinyl . NWOBHM met 70-ties prog invloeden.

Het origineel stamt al weer uit 1985 en kwam vorig jaar voor het eerst uit op CD. Nu in een gelimiteerde oplage ook verkrijgbaar op vinyl . NWOBHM met 70-ties prog invloeden.

Strana Officina, from Livorno (Italy)