Sunday, March 29, 2009

SATYRICON



Satyricon is a Norwegian black metal band, formerly known as zema.

Biography

Satyricon was formed in 1990 by Czral (Carl-Michael Eide) and Wargod. Haavard (Ulver) soon joined them. Satyr took over lead vocals in 1991. Satyricon's current drummer, Frost, who joined the band in 1992, has appeared in 1349, Keep of Kalessin, Gorgoroth, and Gehenna. Members of many other black metal bands have contributed to Satyricon either in the studio or live, including Samoth and Ihsahn of Emperor, Fenriz and Nocturno Culto of Darkthrone, and Obsidian C. of Keep of Kalessin.

The band's first album Dark Medieval Times showed off the fascination Satyricon had with the Middle Ages and featured raw black metal blastbeats produced by Frost, mixed with acoustic guitar and flute. On their next album, The Shadowthrone, this medieval spirit was continued. Satyricon’s third album, Nemesis Divina, contains Norwegian black metal influenced by medieval metal and was released in 1996. Rebel Extravaganza, Satyricon’s fourth album, was released in 1999. It contained more industrial metal influences than the previous albums.

In April and May of 2000 Satyricon toured as a supporting band for Pantera. Phil Anselmo has spoken of his love for black metal numerous times, and has participated in some extreme metal projects with Satyricon frontman Satyr. Regarding one of their latest albums, Volcano, frontman Satyr stated in a press release / biography on their homepage that "the music is rock based but more extreme; it is black metal pushing the boundaries that began with bands like Venom and Bathory, reinventing ourselves based on a foundation of rock oriented black metal is our philosophy." It resulted in a total of 4 Awards for Volcano being, the Norwegian Grammy for "Best Metal Album", an Alarm award for "Fuel For Hatred" in the category for "Song of the Year", as well as The Alarm Award for "Metal Album of the Year" and The Oslo awards for "Best Overall Album".

Satyricon participated in the Darkthrone tribute Darkthrone Holy Darkthrone, released by Moonfog Productions in 1998, covering the song Kathaarian Life Code. Also in 1998, Satyricon participated in the Bathory tribute In Conspiracy With Satan, released by Hellspawn/No Fashion Records, covering the song Born For Burning. In 2006, Satyricon released Now, Diabolical. The album was somewhat controversial among black metal fans due to its somewhat “radio friendly” take on black metal.

In March 2008, the band headlined the Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo for the first time. The EP My Skin Is Cold is also included on their latest album, The Age of Nero which was released on
November 3, 2008.

Band members

* Satyr (Sigurd Wongraven) – lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars, bass, keyboards (1990–present)
* Frost (Kjetil-Vidar Haraldstad) – drums, percussion (1992–present)

with:


* Azarak (Steinar Gundersen) – guitars (1999–present)
* Jonna Nikula – keyboards (2003–present)
* Victor Brandt – bass (2007–present)
* Gildas Le Pape – guitars (2007–pre
sent)

Former members

* Exhurtum (Carl-Michael Eide) – drums, percussion (1990)
* Lord Deadmeat (Goran Basso) – bass (1990)
* Vargen (Joakim Jensen) – guitars (1990–1992)
* PrimeEvil (Steinar Henriksen) – drums, percussion (1990–1992)
* Wargod (Vegard Blomberg) – bass (1990–1993)
* Torden (Tord Vardøen) – keyboards (1993)
* Morfar Blodtann (Anders Ørjebu) – percussion (1990–1996)
* Kveldulv (Ted Skjellum/Nocturno Culto) – guitars (1996–1997)
* Samoth (Tomas Thormodsæter Haugen)– bass (1993–1996)

RAMMSTEIN


Rammstein (pronounced is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band, founded in Berlin in 1994, and consisting of Till Lindemann (lead vocals), Richard Z. Kruspe (lead guitar and backing vocals), Paul H. Landers (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Oliver "Ollie" Riedel (bass guitar), Christoph "Doom" Schneider (drums and electronic percussion) and Christian "Flake" Lorenz (keyboards). The band is widely accepted as part of the Neue Deutsche Härte scene, alongside bands such as Oomph! and Die Krupps. Their sound has been dubbed as Tanz-Metal (lit. "Dance Metal"). Their songs are performed almost exclusively in German, but they have also performed some sections of their songs in other languages such as Russian ("Moskau"), English ("Amerika", "Stripped"), French ("Amour") and Spanish ("Te Quiero Puta"). As of 2005, they had sold over 10 million records worldwide. Rammstein's entire catalogue is published by Universal Music Group. Since its formation, Rammstein has had no changes in lineup.

Rammstein takes its name indirectly from the West German town of Ramstein-Miesenbach, the site of the flight show disaster on 28 August 1988. The band's signature song, "Rammstein", is a commemoration of the tragedy that took place at the Ramstein Air Base. The extra "m" in the band's name makes it translate literally as "ramming stone" to convey the Teutonic sound of their music. In a short period before the band became well known, they performed using the name "Rammstein-Flugschau" (literally meaning Rammstein-Airshow).

Although the majority of their songs are written in German, Rammstein has had success across the world. It has been confirmed that in 2007, the band has reunited from their vacation and has begun working on their sixth studio album, which has been planned for release in Autumn 2009.

History

Rammstein was founded by guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe. In 1989, he escaped to West Berlin and started the band, Orgasm Death Gimmicks. At that time, he was heavily influenced by American music, especially that of Kiss. After the Berlin Wall came down, he moved back home to chwerin, where Till Lindemann worked as a basket-weaver and played drums in the band First Arsch (loosely translated as "Apex Ass"). At this time, Richard lived with Oliver Riedel, of the band The Inchtabokatables, and Christoph "Doom" Schneider (of Die Firma). Richard realized that the music he had previously created did not properly suit him; He envisioned something that would combine machines as well as the sound of hard guitars. The three started working together on a new project. Richard soon found it extremely difficult to write both music and lyrics at the same time, so he persuaded Lindemann to join Rammstein. Richard first discovered Till when he overheard him singing while he was working. A contest was held in Berlin for amateur bands in 1994, the winner of which would receive the opportunity to record a four track demo CD in a professional studio. Kruspe, Schneider, Riedel and Lindemann entered and won the contest, which caught the attention of Paul H. Landers, who wanted in on the project upon hearing their demo. To complete their sound, Rammstein then attempted to recruit Christian "Flake" Lorenz, who had played with Paul H. Landers previously in Feeling B. At first Lorenz was hesitant, but eventually agreed to join the band. Rammstein began to record their first studio album entitled Herzeleid in March 1995 with producer Jacob Hellner. They released their first single Du riechst so gut on 17 August and later released the album on 24 September 1995. Later that same year, they toured with Clawfinger in Warsaw and Prague. Rammstein headlined a tour of their own through Germany from 2 December to 22 December consisting of 17 shows which helped to boost the band’s popularity. They then went on several tours throughout early 1996, releasing their second single entitled Seemann on 8 January 1996. On 27 March, Rammstein performed on MTV's Hanging Out in London; their first performance in the UK. Rammstein's first major boost in popularity outside Germany came when music director Trent Reznor chose two Rammstein songs, "Heirate Mich" and "Rammstein", for David Lynch's film, Lost Highway. The soundtrack for the film was released in the US in the fall of 1996 and later throughout Europe in April 1997. Rammstein then went on to tour through Germany, Austria and Switzerland from September to October 1996, performing an anniversary concert on 27 September called "100 years of Rammstein". Guests to the concert included Moby, Bobo and The Berlin Session Orchestra, Berlin director Gert Hof was responsible for the light show. Rammstein started recording Sehnsucht in November 1996 at the Temple Studios in Malta. The album was again produced by Jacob Hellner. The first single off of the album, entitled Engel was released on 1 April 1997 and later reached gold status in Germany on 23 May. This prompted the release of a fan edition of the single, named Engel Fan Edition. This contained two previously unreleased songs, "Feuerräder" and "Wilder Wein". Release of the second single from the album "Sehnsucht" was "Du Hast", which hit the German single charts August 1997 at number 5. Rammstein then continued touring in the summer whilst Sehnsucht was released on 22 August 1997. The album reached number 1 after only two weeks in the charts. Simultaneously, Herzeleid and both the singles off Sehnsucht (Du Hast and Engel) were in the Top 20 of the German charts. Rammstein continued to headline sold out shows throughout Europe in September, October and November 1997 before releasing their cover of the Kraftwerk song, "Das Modell". The single included another unreleased song entitled Kokain. On 5 December 1997, Rammstein embarked on their first tour of the United States with KMFDM. On 22–23 August 1998, Rammstein played to over 17,000 fans at the Wuhlheide in Berlin; the biggest show the band have ever played there up to that date. Supporting acts were Danzig, Nina Hagen, Joachim Witt and Alaska. The show was professionally filmed, intended to be released on their upcoming live DVD, Live aus Berlin. Rammstein embarked on a live tour with Korn, Ice Cube, Orgy and Limp Bizkit called the Family Values tour in September through to late October 1998. To further continue their success in the US, Sehnsucht received Gold record status on 2 November. The Band was nominated at the MTV European Music Awards for Best Rock Act and performed Du Hast live on 12 November of that year. Rammstein had further success in 1999, starting off the year in February with a nomination for Best Metal Performance at the 42nd-annual Grammy Awards. A year after it was filmed, the Live aus Berlin concert was released on CD on 30 August 1999, with a limited edition double CD also available. Two weeks after it was released, Live aus Berlin went to number one in the German Album Charts. On 13 September and 26 November 1999 the video and DVD versions of the concert were released respectively. Rammstein's album Mutter recording took place in the south of France between May 2000 and June 2000, and was later mixed in Stockholm in October of that year. During Christmas 2000, Rammstein released an MP3 of "Links 2 3 4" as a taster for their new album. 2001 was a busy year for Rammstein, starting in January and February with the band playing the Big Day Out festival in Australia and New Zealand. January also heralded the shooting of the video for their upcoming single, "Sonne", recorded in Potsdam at Babelsberger Filmstudios from 13–15 January 2001. The video was released on 29 January 2001. The single for "Sonne" was released on 12 February 2001 in Europe, featuring an instrumental version of the song, two remixes by Clawfinger and "Adios" from the upcoming album. Mutter was released on 2 April 2001, sparking another Rammstein tour through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On 14 May, the second single off the album, "Links 2 3 4", was released, along with a video of the single on 18 May. After a tour throughout Europe in June, the band then toured the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June to August 2001. "Ich will", the third single from the album, was released on 10 September 2001 and a Tour edition of the Mutter album was released, featuring alternative artwork and live versions of "Ich will", "Links 2-3-4", "Sonne" and "Spieluhr". From 8–12 January 2002, Rammstein traveled to Prague to participate in a minor scene from the film xXx. The band is seen in the opening scene of the action film performing their song "Feuer frei!" in a concert. "Feuer frei!" was released across Europe as the first single from the xXx soundtrack on 14 October 2002. Rammstein released two remixes of the song, Furthermore, the single's track listing included "Du Hast" and "Bück Dich" cover versions by Battery. The video for the single was edited by Rob Cohen, which contains part Rammstein performance at the beginning of the film and part snippets from the film itself. Rammstein recorded Reise, Reise at the El Cortijo studio in southern Spain between November 2003 and December 2003, it was later mixed at Toytown studio in Stockholm, Sweden in April and May 2004. The first single from the album was "Mein Teil", released on 26 July 2004. The video was shot in the Arena, in the Treptow district of Berlin. Outdoor shooting took place at the Deutsche Oper (Opera House) U-Bahn station on Bismarckstrasse. The director was Zoran Bihac, who also filmed the "Links 2-3-4" video. The "Amerika" video was filmed on 6–7 August 2004 in the ruins of the former cement works in Rüdersdorf near Berlin, Germany under the direction of Jörn Heitmann (who also directed the "Ich will" video, among others). The space suits for the moon scenes were borrowed from Hollywood and 240 tons of ash were needed to create the moon landscape. The video premiered on 20 August 2004. The second single from Reise, Reise was "Amerika", released on 13 September 2004. With the album released on 27 September, it went straight to top 10 charts throughout Europe. According to the Billboard charts, Rammstein were now the most successful German-language band of all time. Rammstein then toured Germany through November and some of December 2004, releasing the single "Ohne Dich" on 22 November. In February 2005, Rammstein toured Europe again. By 28 February 2005, Rammstein had played 21 concerts in front of more than 200,000 spectators in ten countries. It was on this tour that the band was faced with several lawsuits resulting from severe fire breathing accidents involving audience members. "Keine Lust" was the fourth single released from Reise, Reise on 28 February 2005. From 27 May to 30 July 2005, Rammstein played festivals across Europe. Footage from these concerts eventually ended up on Rammstein's live DVD Völkerball, released in November 2006. In August 2005, Rammstein revealed the name of their latest studio album, Rosenrot. Their first single from the new album, "Benzin", was released on 5 October 2005, with its video premiere on 16 September 2005. The album Rosenrot was released worldwide on 28 October 2005. Directly following the release, the album continued the success of its predecessor, Reise, Reise, placing on top 10 charts in 20 different countries. 16 December 2005 marked the release of the title track on the album Rosenrot. The video for Mann Gegen Mann was released on 6 February 2006, with the single being released on 3 March. On 19 February 2006, Rammstein had an asteroid named after them, 110393 Rammstein. On 17 November the first Rammstein Live DVD since Live aus Berlin from 1998 was released. Völkerball shows concert-performances by the band in England, France, Japan and Russia. The Special Edition is extended by a second DVD, which contains the documentaries "Anaconda in the net" by Mathilde Bonnefoy and the "Making of the album Reise, Reise" by Rammstein guitarist Paul Landers. The limited edition was released as a large black and white photo-book with photos by Frederic Batier, who had accompanied the band through their recent tours. The photo-book edition contains two DVDs and two live albums. The band took a time out in 2006, and began work again in 2007. In an interview with German rapper Bushido, who contributed to the Electro Ghetto Remix of Amerika, on 21 January 2007, Bushido reported recording a song with Rammstein, called "Vergiss uns nicht" ("Don't forget us"). In this interview, Bushido also mentioned that he was unsure whether it would be on their "Best of" album or not. This was the first mention of a "Best of" album, or the new album all together. In addition, keyboardist Christian "Flake" Lorenz confirmed this in an interview with Metal Hammer Germany in November, stating that they would have most likely released a new album in 2008. The band did not tour during 2007 due to album production. Their website confirmed work on a new album, but no word of a "Best of" album has yet been mentioned. In January 2008, guitarist Richard Kruspe confirmed on the Talking Metal Podcast that Rammstein was recording an album as they spoke, during that same interview he confirmed a "big world tour" following the next album to contain U.S. dates. On 4 November, the band finished the pre-production in Berlin and went to the Henson Studio in LA. After 7 intensive weeks they had recorded the drums, guitars and most of the vocals. According to the newsletter, the production of the album will take some time and a release is not planned before autumn 2009 and the first single will be released before summer 2009. Two very short (less than two minutes) "making of" videos have been released during the development of the album. One video, released on the band's website, shows drummer Christoph "Doom" Schneider recording drums for one of the tracks, and the second, released on the band's MySpace page, features keyboardist Flake Lorenz practicing notes for another track.

Style

Although Rammstein is often generalized as Neue Deutsche Härte, its music spans a variety of related styles, including industrial hard rock, heavy metal, grunge and electronic music with influences of punk rock, pop music and gothic rock, due to their use of keyboards to emulate strings, choirs or pianos. The band was influenced by Laibach, a Slovenian neo-classical and industrial group. Other influences include Oomph! and Ministry, but the contrast between individual songs, such as "Du riechst so gut", "Bestrafe mich", "Ohne dich" and "Te quiero puta!" makes the band difficult to classify, though most simply refer to them as industrial metal.

The band has a flair for costumes of all sorts, both in live shows and in videos. In the "Keine Lust" video, all members of the band except Flake were dressed in fat suits. In the "Amerika" video, all members of the band wore space suits. Live, the band experiments even more with costumes. In the Völkerball concert, among others, Till changed costumes between songs, dressed accordingly for each. For example, in "Mein Teil", he was dressed as a butcher, in "Reise, Reise", a sailor. The rest of the band each wears their own preferred costume, but none as outlandish or themed as Till's. Rammstein's style has tended to divide critics, some of whom have responded with memorable comments. Jam Showbiz (April 2001) described Mutter as "music to invade Poland to". New Zealand's Southland Times (December 17, 1999) suggested that Till Lindemann's "booming, sub-sonic voice" would send "the peasants fleeing into their barns and bolting their doors", while the New York Times (January 9, 2005) commented that on the stage, "Mr. Lindemann gave off an air of such brute masculinity and barely contained violence that it seemed that he could have reached into the crowd, snatched up a fan, and bitten off his head." Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic commented that "their blend of industrial noise, grinding metal guitars, and operatic vocals is staggeringly powerful." "We just push boundaries", said Till Lindemann in an interview with rock magazine Kerrang!. "We can't help it if people don't like those boundaries being pushed."

Lyrics

Nearly all of Rammstein's songs are in German. However, the band has recorded English versions of Engel ("Angel"), Du hast ("You have", which is most commonly confused with "You hate", since "hast" and "hasst" sound phonetically identical. In the English version of the song, the lyric is translated to "You hate" for stylization purposes.), and Amerika, as well as covers of the songs Stripped (Depeche Mode) and Pet Sematary (The Ramones). There is also a cover of a song Schtiel (Aria) entirely in Russian. In addition, the songs Amerika, Stirb nicht vor mir//Don't die before I do and Moskau ("Moscow") contain not only German verses, but also English and Russian choruses, respectively; Te quiero puta! ("I want you, whore!") is entirely in Spanish. Oliver Riedel commented that, "German language suits heavy metal music. French might be the language of love, but German is the language of anger". The lyrics of Rammstein and above all their talk by singer Till Lindemann are an essential element of music and shape the perception by fans and a wider public. This is, among other things that are often very controversial, and taboo subjects such as sadomasochism ("Bück Dich", "Rein Raus" and "Bestrafe Mich"), homosexuality ("Mann gegen Mann"), incest ("Spiel mit mir" and "Tier"), pedophilia ("Tier" and "Halleluja"), necrophilia ("Heirate mich"), Pyromania ("Benzin" and "Hilf mir"), cannibalism ("Mein Teil"), the game with religious images ("Asche zu Asche", "Engel") having sex and violence ("Wollt ihr das Bett in Flammen sehen").

Wordplay is a fundamental component of Rammstein's lyrics. In many instances, the lyrics are phrased such that they can be interpreted in several ways. The song "Du hast", for example, is a play on German marriage vows (Willst Du, bis der Tod euch scheidet, treu ihr sein für alle Tage? – "Will you, until Death separates you, be faithful to her for the rest of your days?"). In the song, the traditional affirmative response, Ja ("Yes"), is replaced by its negation Nein ("No"). The final repetition of this line further perverts the meaning of the original vows through a minor change in the wording Willst Du, bis zum Tod der Scheide ... (Will you, until the Death of the vagina ...). The song starts, in fact, with a play on words: Du... Du hast... Du hast mich... meaning "You have me". This line is often mistaken for "You hate me", because in German, there is only a very subtle distinction (hast is pronounced slightly softer than hasst) between the pronunciation of Du hasst which means "you hate" and "Du hast" which means "you have". The word game is later resolved as the line is completed; Du hast mich gefragt ("You [have] asked me"). Confusingly, the band did also make an English version of the song named "You hate" which was not translated directly from "Du hast".

While many arguments about "Du Hast" are around, it is known that Rammstein used this wording to mislead and create humour in the song. It was a play with the pronunciation of words, causing many non-native speakers of German to be confused.

Members


* Richard Z. Kruspe - lead guitar, backing vocals
* Paul H. Landers - rhythm guitar, backing vocals

* Till Lindemann - lead vocals

* Oliver "Ollie" Riedel - bass guitar

* Christoph "Doom" Schneider - drums, percussion

* Christian "Flake" Lorenz - keyboards, samples

Friday, March 27, 2009

NILE


Genre Brutal/Technical Death Metal
Lyrical theme Egyptian Mythology
Origin United States of America (Greenville, South Carolina)
Formed in 1993
Current label Nuclear Blast Records
Status Active

Current line-up
Karl Sanders - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards (1993-) (Morriah)
Dallas Toler-Wade - Guitars, Bass, Vocals (2000-) (Lecherous Nocturne)
George Kollias - Drums, Percussion (2004-) (Sickening Horror, Nightfall (Grc), The Circle of Zaphyan, System Shock, Extremity Obsession, Cerebrum (Grc))

Live members:
Chris Lollis - Bass, Vocals (2007-) (Lecherous Nocturne)

Former/past member
Drums:
Pete Hammoura (1993-2000, also Vocals) (Morriah, Karl Sanders)
Derek Roddy (Session on "Black Seeds of Vengeance") (Malevolent Creation, Hate Eternal, Deboning Method, Internecine, Divine Empire, Council of the Fallen, Aurora Borealis (USA), Blotted Science)
Tony Laureano (2000-2004) (Acheron (USA), Angelcorpse, Astaroth (USA), God Dethroned, Internecine, Malevolent Creation, Nidingr, 1349, Aurora Borealis (USA), Belphegor (Aut), Brujeria, Devolution (USA), Dimmu Borgir, Eulogy (USA), Naphobia, Nachtmystium, Sanctification, The Black Dahlia Murder, Insidious Disease, Kult ov Azazel)

Bass:
Chief Spires (1993-2001, also Vocals) (Morriah, Shaitan Mazar)
Jon Vesano (2001-2005, also Vocals) (Darkmoon (USA), Demonic Christ)
Joe Payne (Session Live 2005-2007) (Domination Through Impurity, Lecherous Nocturne, Lust of Decay, Divine Heresy)

Guitars:
John Ehlers (1996-1997) (Shaitan Mazar)

Discography


Nile Demo, 1994
Festivals of Atonement EP, 1995
Ramses Bringer of War Demo, 1996
Ramses Bringer Of War Single, 1997
Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka Full-length, 1998
In The Beginning Best of/Compilation, 1999
Black Seeds of Vengeance Full-length, 2000
Unas Slayer of the Gods Single, 2002
In Their Darkened Shrines Full-length, 2002
Annihilation of the Wicked Full-length, 2005
Papyrus Containing the Spell to Preserve Its Possessor... Single, 2007
Legacy of the Catacombs Best of/Compilation, 2007
Ithyphallic Full-length, 2007
Permitting the Noble Dead to Descend to the Underworld / We Are The Horde Split, 2009
Those Whom the Gods Detest Full-length, 2009


Links

Official
Nile Official Homepage
George Kollias official drum site
Nile @ MySpace
Official Message Board
Karl Sanders Official Myspace
Nile @ Bebo
Nile @ Facebook

Labels
Nile @ Relapse Records
Nile at Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast Europe @ Bebo

Official merchandise
Nile Official Merch
Osmose Productions
Rockabillia
Nile @ JSR Direct
Nile @ Razamataz
IFmerch
relapse merch
Night of the Vinyl Dead
Nile @ No Compromise
WARLORD CLOTHING

MY DYING BRIDE


Genre Doom/Death Metal (early), Gothic/Doom Metal (later)
Lyrical theme Despair, Pain, Romance, Losing Faith
Origin United Kingdom (Halifax, England)
Formed in 1990
Current label Peaceville Records
Status Active

Current line-up
Aaron Stainthorpe - Vocals (1990-)
Andrew Craighan - Guitars (1990-) (Abiosis)
Hamish Hamilton Glencross - Guitars (2000-) (Solstice (Gbr), Seer's Tear)
Lena Abé - Bass (2007-)
Shaun Macgowan - Keyboards, Violin (2009-) (Narcotic Death)
Dan "Storm" Mullins - Drums (2007-) (Sermon of Hypocrisy, Kryokill, Bal-Sagoth, The Axis of Perdition, Epitaph, Code (Session), The Enchanted, Thine, Broken (Gbr), Mine[thorn])

Live members:
David Gray - Drums (2010) (Akercocke, Salem Orchid (Gbr), Church of Satan, The Berzerker, Photographing Girls, The Antichrist Imperium)

Former/past member
Guitars:
Calvin Robertshaw (1990-1999)

Bass:
Adrian "Ade" Jackson (1991-2007)

Keyboards:
Martin Powell (1991-1998, also violin) (Anathema (Gbr), Cradle of Filth, Cryptal Darkness, Sarah Jezebel Deva)
Sarah Stanton (2002-2008)
Katie Stone (2008-2009, also violin) (A Forest of Stars)

Drums:
Rick Miah (1990-1997) (Abiosis, Khang, Lazarus Blackstar)
Bill Law (1998) (Dominion)
Shaun Taylor-Steels (1999-2006) (Vagrant God, Solstice (Gbr), Anathema (Gbr), Ironside)

Discography

Towards the Sinister Demo, 1990
Symphonaire Infernus et Spera Empyrium EP, 1991
God Is Alone Single, 1991
The Thrash of Naked Limbs EP, 1992
As the Flower Withers Full-length, 1992
Unreleased Bitterness Single, 1993
Turn Loose the Swans Full-length, 1993
The Sexuality of Bereavement Single, 1994
I Am the Bloody Earth EP, 1994
The Stories Boxed set, 1994
The Cry of Mankind (Edit) Single, 1995
The Angel and the Dark River Full-length, 1995
Trinity Best of/Compilation, 1995
For You Video/VHS, 1996
Sampler Single, 1996
Like Gods of the Sun Full-length, 1996
For Darkest Eyes Video/VHS, 1997
34.788%... Complete Full-length, 1998
The Light at the End of the World Full-length, 1999
Meisterwerk 1 Best of/Compilation, 2000
Meisterwerk 2 Best of/Compilation, 2001
The Dreadful Hours Full-length, 2001
For Darkest Eyes DVD, 2002
The Voice of the Wretched Live album, 2002
Songs of Darkness, Words of Light Full-length, 2004
Anti-Diluvian Chronicles Best of/Compilation, 2005
Sinamorata DVD, 2005
Deeper Down Single, 2006
A Line of Deathless Kings Full-length, 2006
An Ode to Woe Live album, 2008
For Lies I Sire Full-length, 2009
Bring Me Victory EP, 2009

Links

Official
My Dying Bride Homepage
Aaron's Artwork
My Dying Bride Forum
Hamish @ MySpace
My Dying Bride @ MySpace
Dan Mullins @ MySpace

Labels
Peaceville Records

Fan site
Your Shameful Heaven
German Fan Site
Lake Of Ghosts - Polish Fan Site
Polish Fan Site
Scarlet garden - czech fan site
My Dying Bride club @ deviantART.com
My Dying Bride @ MySpace
Interview on Mortem zine
My Dying Bride @ Wikipedia
My Dying Bride @ Metalseek

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

MOONSPELL



Genre Folk/Black Metal (early), Gothic / Extreme Metal (later)
Lyrical theme Dark Folklore, Macabre Poetry, Portuguese History
Origin Portugal (Brandoa, Lisbon)
Formed in 1992
Current label SPV/Steamhammer
Status Active

Current line-up
Fernando "Langsuyar" Ribeiro - Vocals (1992-) (Daemonarch, Orfeu Rebelde)
Ricardo "Morning Blade" Amorim - Guitars (1995-) (Paranormal Waltz, Daemonarch)
Pedro "Passionis" Paixao - Keyboards, Samples, Guitars (1992-) (Daemonarch, Orfeu Rebelde)
Don Aires "Ahriman" Pereira - Bass (2003-) (Malevolence (Prt), Ira (Prt), Irrealidade Virtual)
Miguel "Nisroth" Gaspar - Drums (1992-)

Former/past member
Guitars:
- Luis "Malah" Lamelas (1992-1993) (Incarnated (Prt) / Desire (Prt), Millennium (Prt), Filii Nigrantium Infernalium, [f.e.v.e.r.])
- Duarte "Mantus" Picoto (1992-1995) (Extreme Unction, Filii Nigrantium Infernalium)
- J.M. "Tanngrisnir" (1993-1995) (Ironsword, Decayed, Cunnilingus (Prt), Alastor (Prt))

Bass:
- João "Ares" Pedro (1992-1997) (Filii Nigrantium Infernalium, Witchbreed, Deepskin)
- Sergio Crestana (1997-2003) (Daemonarch)

Discography

Mortuary Vol. 1 Split, 1993
Anno Satanae Demo, 1993
Goat on Fire / Wolves From the Fog EP, 1994
Under the Moonspell EP, 1994
Wolfheart Full-length, 1995
Irreligious Full-length, 1996
Opium Single, 1996
2econd Skin EP, 1997
Sin/Pecado Full-length, 1998
The Butterfly Effect Single, 1999
The Butterfly Effect Full-length, 1999
Nocturna Single, 2001
Darkness and Hope Full-length, 2001
Everything Invaded Single, 2003
The Antidote Full-length, 2003
Steamhammer Promo Split, 2006
Finisterra Single, 2006
Memorial Full-length, 2006
The Great Silver Eye Best of/Compilation, 2007
Under Satanae Full-length, 2007
Night Eternal Full-length, 2008
Lusitanian Metal Live album, 2008
Lusitanian Metal DVD, 2008

Links

Official
Official Site
Moonspell @ MySpace
Moonspell's Portuguese Street Team
American Street Team

Labels
Moonspell at SPV/Steamhammer
Century Media

Fan site
Russian Wolfficial Website
Moonspell Street Team Slovakia & Czech Republic
Polish Moonspell Wolfficial Homepage
The Moonspell Live Guide
Detailed discography @ musik-sammler.de
Irreligious
MOONSPELL STREET TEAM FRANCE
Archaic Magazine

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

KALMAH



Genre Melodic Death Metal
Lyrical theme Politics, Personal Struggles, Swamps, History
Origin Finland (Oulu)
Formed in 1999
Current label Spinefarm Records
Status Active

Current line-up
Pekka Kokko - Vocals, Guitar (1999-)
Antti Kokko - Lead Guitar (1999-) (Eternal Tears of Sorrow, Remains)
Marco Sneck - Keyboards (2003-) (Afterworld, Poisonblack, Mental Voice, Reflexion, Stargazery, Charon (Fin), Ferocia, Marco Sneck's Chamelion, Slippery When Wet, Pekka Tapani & Avioero, Nothnegal)
Timo Lehtinen - Bass (2001-) (Catamenia, End of You, Impish, Mythos (Fin))
Janne Kusmin - Drums (2001-) (Catamenia, Dope Tribe Devils, Mental Voice, Soulhammer, Wrathage)

Former/past member
Bass:
Altti Veteläinen (2000-2001) (Eternal Tears of Sorrow, For My Pain..., National Napalm Syndicate, Scyron (Fin))

Keyboards:
Antti-Matti Talala (1999-2000) (Eternal Tears of Sorrow, Fleshtone, To/Die/For)
Pasi Hiltula (2000-2003) (Burning Point, Eternal Tears of Sorrow, Losted, Scenery Channel)

Drums:
Petri Sankala (1999-2001) (Eternal Tears of Sorrow, For My Pain..., Scyron (Fin))

Discography

Svieri Obraza Demo, 1999
Swamplord Full-length, 2000
They Will Return Full-length, 2002
Swampsong Full-length, 2003
The Black Waltz Full-length, 2006
For the Revolution Full-length, 2008
12 Gauge Full-length, 2010

Links

Official
Official site
Kalmah@MySpace.com
Official Forum
Old defunct website @ web.archive.org
new myspace

Labels
Kalmah at Spinefarm
Spinefarm @ MySpace

Fan site
Kalmah Fan Site
Kalmah @ mesta.net
Kalmah @ metalkingdom
Kalmah
Turkish Info @ Goatrepublic
KALMAH at Russian Darkside e-Zine
Kalmah at www.naglfar.ru

KATATONIA



Genre Doom/Death Metal, Depressive Rock
Lyrical theme Depression, Death, Suicide, Crime
Origin Sweden (Stockholm)
Formed in 1991
Current label Peaceville Records
Status Active

Current line-up
Jonas Renkse (Lord Seth) - Vocals, Programming (Drums 1987-1998, occasionally Guitar and Keyboards) (Bloodbath (Swe), October Tide)
Anders "Blakkheim" Nyström - Guitars, Programming, Backing Vocals (Bass, Keyboards 1987-1993) (Bloodbath (Swe), Diabolical Masquerade, Bewitched (Swe))
Daniel Liljekvist - Drums, Percussion (1999-) (Komotio)

Live:
Per "Sodomizer" Eriksson - Guitar (2009-) (Bloodbath (Swe), 21 Lucifers, Genocrush Ferox, Komotio)
Niklas "Nille" Sandin - Bass (2009-)

Former/past member
Vocals:
Mikael Åkerfeldt (Session 1996-1997) (Opeth, Bloodbath (Swe), Steel (Swe), Sörskogen)

Guitar:
Fredrik "North" Norrman (1996-2009) (Uncanny (Swe), October Tide, Fulmination)

Bass:
Guillaume "Israphel Wing" Le Huche (1993-1995) (Eyekon, Mynjun, Rising Shadows)
Mikael Oretoft (1995-1998) (Eyekon, In Grey Mynjun)
Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman (1999-2009) (Dellamorte, Moondark, Interment (Swe))

Drums:
Dan Swanö (Session 1999, also Session Keyboards 1992-1993) (Another Life, Bloodbath (Swe), Brejn Dedd, Darkcide (Swe), Demiurg (Swe), Diabolical Masquerade, Edge of Sanity, Godsend (Nor), Incision (Swe), Infestdead, Karaboudjan, Maceration, Masticate (Swe), Nightingale (Swe), Odyssey (Swe), Overflash, Pan.Thy.Monium, Ribspreader, Route Nine, Star One, Steel (Swe), Total Terror, Unicorn (Swe), Sorskogen, Frameshift,Stygg Död, Obliterhate)

Discography

Rehearsal Demo, 1991
Jhva Elohim Meth Demo, 1992
Rehearsal 92 Demo, 1992
Jhva Elohim Meth... the Revival EP, 1993
Dance of December Souls Full-length, 1993
For Funerals to Come EP, 1995
Brave Murder Day Full-length, 1996
Katatonia / Hades Split, 1996
Primordial / Katatonia Split, 1997
Sounds of Decay EP, 1997
Saw You Drown EP, 1998
Discouraged Ones Full-length, 1998
Tonight's Decision Full-length, 1999
Teargas EP, 2001
Last Fair Deal Gone Down Full-length, 2001
Tonight's Music EP, 2001
Ghost of the Sun Single, 2003
Viva Emptiness Full-length, 2003
Brave Yester Days Best of/Compilation, 2004
The Black Sessions Best of/Compilation, 2005
My Twin Single, 2006
The Great Cold Distance Full-length, 2006
Deliberation Single, 2006
July Single, 2007
Live Consternation Live album, 2007
Forsaker Single, 2009
Night Is the New Day Full-length, 2009
Day and Then the Shade Single, 2010
The Longest Year EP, 2010

Links

Official
Katatonia Official Homepage
Official forum @ Ultimate Metal
Katatonia @ Purevolume
Katatonia @ MySpace
Katatonia @ Black Lodge
Katatonia @ Peaceville
Katatonia @ Youtube
Katatonia @ Facebook
Night Is The New Day

Fan Site
Katatonia Sepcial @ Evilized Zine (ger/eng)

KREATOR


Genre Thrash Metal
Lyrical theme Death, Religion, Politics, War, Terrorism
Origin Germany (Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia)
Formed in 1984
Current label Nuclear Blast Records
Status Active

Current line-up
Miland "Mille" Petrozza - Vocals, Guitar (1984-) (Voodoocult)
Sami Yli-Sirniö - Guitar (2001-) (Waltari, Barren Earth)
Christian "Speesy" Giesler - Bass (1995-)
Jürgen "Ventor" Reil - Drums, Vocals (1984-1994, 1996- )

Former/past member
Guitar:
Michael Wulf (1986) (Sodom) (R.I.P. 1993)
Jörg "Tritze" Trzebiatowski (1986-1989)
Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik (1989-1996) (Mystic (Bra), Sodom, Blackfire)
Tommy Vetterli (1996-2001) (Coroner, Clockwork (Che))

Bass:
Roberto "Rob" Fioretti (1984-1992)
Andreas Herz (1992-1995) (Slasher (Deu), Flaming Anger, In Rags)

Drums:
Joe Cangelosi (1994-1996) (Death Corps, Whiplash (USA), Massacre, Cerebral Hemorrhage)
Marco Minnemann - Drums (2009-) (Marco Ferrigno, Illogicist, Ephel Duath, Necrophagist)

Discography

Rehearsal Demo, 1985
Endless Pain Full-length, 1985
Flag of Hate EP, 1986
Pleasure to Kill Full-length, 1986
Behind the Mirror Single, 1987
Terrible Certainty Full-length, 1987
Out of the Dark... Into the Light EP, 1988
Betrayer Single, 1989
Extreme Aggression Full-length, 1989
Live in East Berlin Video/VHS, 1990
Doomsday News III - Thrashing East Live Split, 1990
People of the Lie / When the Sun Burns Red Single, 1990
Coma of Souls Full-length, 1990
Hallucinative Comas Video/VHS, 1991
Renewal Demo, 1991
Renewal Full-length, 1992
Isolation Single, 1995
Lost Single, 1995
Cause for Conflict Full-length, 1995
Scenarios of Violence Best of/Compilation, 1996
Leave This World Behind Single, 1997
Outcast Full-length, 1997
Endorama Single, 1999
Voices of Transgression: A 90s Retrospective Best of/Compilation, 1999
Endorama Full-length, 1999
Chosen Few Single, 2000
1985-1992 Past Life Trauma Best of/Compilation, 2000
Violent Revolution Full-length, 2001
Live Kreation Live album, 2003
Live Kreation-Revisioned Glory DVD, 2003
Enemy of God Full-length, 2005
At the Pulse of Kapitulation - Live in East Berlin 1990 DVD, 2008
Hordes of Chaos Full-length, 2009

Links

Official
Kreator Official Homepage
Kreator Official MySpace
Kreator Official YouTube Channel
Frank Blackfire

Labels
Kreator @ Noise Records
Kreator @ SPV

Fan site
Kreator Fan Site
KREATOR Shirt Collection @ Oldschoolmetalshirts.com
Detailed discography @ musik-sammler.de
Kreator Facebook Community


PANTERA



Genre Glam/Heavy Metal (early) Groove Metal (later)
Lyrical theme Metal, Personal Issues, Life, Violence, Love
Origin United States of America (Arlington, Texas)
Formed in 1981
Last label Elektra Records
Status Split-up

Last known line-up
Philip Anselmo - Vocals (1986-2003) (Viking Crown, Enoch (USA), Superjoint Ritual, Necrophagia, Down, Christ Inversion, Southern Isolation, Razor White, Eibon (USA), Body And Blood, Arson Anthem)
"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (aka Diamond Darrell) - Guitars, Backing vocals (1981-2003) (R.I.P. August 20th 1966 - December 8th 2004 - shot to death) (Damageplan, Tres Diablos, Gasoline, David Allan Coe/Rebel Meets Rebel)
Rex Brown (aka Rexx Rocker, T-Rex) - Bass, Backing vocals (1982-2003) (Down, Crowbar, Tres Diablos, David Allan Coe/Rebel Meets Rebel, Arms of the Sun)
Vinnie Paul Abbott - Drums, Backing vocals (1981-2003) (Damageplan, Tres Diablos, Gasoline, David Allan Coe/Rebel Meets Rebel, Hellyeah)

Former/past member
Vocals:
Donnie Hart (1981-1982) (Boss Tweed)
Terry Glaze (Terrence Lee) (1982-1986), Guitars (1981-1982) (Lord Tracy)
Matt L'Amour (1986) (Lick, Diamond (USA))
David Peacock (1986)
Rick Mythiasin (1986) (Steel Prophet, New Eden, Taraxacum, Redemption)

Bass:
Tommy Bradford (1981-1982)

Discography

Metal Magic Full-length, 1983
Projects in the Jungle Full-length, 1984
The Hot 'n Heavy Home Vid Video/VHS, 1985
I Am the Night Full-length, 1985
Power Metal Full-length, 1988
Cowboys From Hell demos Demo, 1989
Cemetery Gates Single, 1990
Cowboys from Hell Single, 1990
Psycho Holiday Single, 1990
Cowboys from Hell Full-length, 1990
Cowboys from Hell Video/VHS, 1991
A Not So Vulgar Display Of Power Single, 1992
Fucking Hostile Single, 1992
Hollow Single, 1992
Hostile Mixes Single, 1992
Mouth For War Single, 1992
This Love Single, 1992
Vulgar Display of Power Full-length, 1992
Vulgar Video Video/VHS, 1993
Biomechanical EP, 1993
Walk Single, 1993
Driven Downunder Boxed set, 1994
Hostile Moments EP, 1994
In-Store Play Sampler EP, 1994
5 Minutes Alone Single, 1994
Planet Caravan Single, 1994
Shedding Skin Single, 1994
I'm Broken Single, 1994
Far Beyond Driven Full-length, 1994
Alive and Hostile E.P. EP, 1994
The Great Southern Trendkill Full-length, 1996
The Singles 1991 - 1996 Boxed set, 1996
Becoming EP, 1996
Cemetery Gates (Demon Knight Edit) Single, 1996
3 - Watch It Go Video/VHS, 1997
Official Live: 101 Proof Live album, 1997
Live EP, 1998
3 for One Boxed set, 1999
3 Vulgar Videos From Hell DVD, 2000
Goddamn Electric EP, 2000
I'll Cast a Shadow Single, 2000
Reinventing The Steel Sampler Single, 2000
Reinventing the Steel Full-length, 2000
Hole in the Sky Single, 2000
Extreme Steel Plus EP, 2001
Revolution is My Name Single, 2001
The Best of Pantera: Far Beyond the Great Southern Cowboys Vulgar Hits Best of/Compilation, 2003
Reinventing Hell Best of/Compilation, 2003
HiFive EP, 2006
1990 - 2000: A Decade of Domination Best of/Compilation, 2010

Links

Official
The premier website
The official site
Philip Anselmo
Pantera @ Myspace.com

Fan site
Pantera @ Kanged.com
Trendkillers (French)
Dimebag Eternal
Pantera @ Thrash n Blades
70, 80 & Early 90s Heavy Metal Music Videos
Pantera @ Freewebs
www.vdopantera.com
Unscarred (Official Cover)
Russian's Fan Site
Pantera @ VF
Detailed discography @ musik-sammler.de

Sunday, March 15, 2009

MANOWAR



Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Originally formed in 1980, they are known for writing lyrics with an emphasis on the heavy metal genre itself, fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery), themselves and mythological topics, particularly Norse mythology. Manowar's sound is loud and bombastic; in an interview for MTV in February 2007, bassist Joey DeMaio lamented that "these days, there's a real lack of big, epic metal that is drenched with crushing guitars and choirs and orchestras ... so it's nice to be one of the few bands that's actually doing that." In 1984 the band was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for delivering the loudest performance, a record which they have since broken on 2 occasions. They also hold the world record for the longest Heavy metal concert after playing for 5 hours and 1 minute in Bulgaria in 2008.

Although the band has never been a mainstream commercial success in the United States, they maintain a strong cult following there - dedicated fans are known and referred to by the band as "Manowarriors" or "Immortals". In contrast, they are very popular in Europe and they also have a strong following in South America.The band has sold over 9 million albums.

Biography

Joey DeMaio was working as a bass tech / pyrotechnic for Black Sabbath when he met with guitarist Ross the Boss, playing for a group called Shakin' Street, a Black Sabbath support band. They later recruited Eric Adams for vocals and Donny Hamzik for the drums, to create Manowar — a band with an unusually new sound. Manowar recorded Battle Hymns, their debut album, which featured "Dark Avenger", a slow track with narration by Orson Welles. (Welles returned on the Defender EP and did the narration on the same title epic track. This song was later reworked for the band's Fighting the World album.)

Drummer Scott Columbus joined the band for their second album, Into Glory Ride. Custom equipment was built for the band by John "Dawk" Stillwell, which helped in achieving their sound.

The band usually performs in and around Europe (particularly Germany and Bulgaria), South America (especially Argentina and Brazil) and Japan.

Manowar influenced the early Swedish Black Metal band Bathory during their transition from Black metal to their later Viking metal sound. Bathory's lead singer Quorthon stated in a 2002 interview: "In 1986-1988, Bathory had a drummer who was heavily influenced by Manowar. He didn't enjoy any other type of metal, but he was somehow sold on Manowar. It wasn't like we decided to copy what they were doing. However, the typical heavy Manowar beat seemed to perfectly suit my new ideas for lyrics at the time."

The band is also notable for its ownership of their entire operation. Record recording and distribution, as well as merchandise, are all controlled by the band. Singer Eric Adams has said that the reason for this is that the band has received unfair treatment financially in the past, and also to ensure the highest quality production. The band's label, Magic Circle Music, includes other bands such as Rhapsody of Fire and HolyHell.

Their latest album is Gods of War; for other albums, see the discography. At the Magic Circle Festival 2008, Joey DeMaio announced that the bands next album would be performed in its entirity at the following year's festival, and its release would be accompanied by a video game, book and film.

Current members

* Eric Adams - vocals (1980–present), guitar (1980, for a short while)
* Joey DeMaio - bass guitars, guitars, keyboards, classical guitar (1980–present)
* Karl Logan - guitars, keyboards, classical guitar (1994–present)
* Scott Columbus - drums, percussion (1983–1991, 1995–present)
* Rhino filled in for drummer Scott Columbus during Manowars' recent show in Bulgaria and also played with them during their performance at Magic Circle Festival on July 11th & 12th 2008. It is not yet known how long Columbus will be absent for. During the soundcheck at Magic Circle Festival, DeMaio stated that Scott was missing due to recent "personal tragedies" he had suffered.

Former members

Guitars

* Ross "The Boss" Friedman (1980–1988) Founding member.
* David Shankle (1989–1993) Played for a while in Chicago, Illinois, before he was chosen from about 150 guitarists to replace Ross The Boss. Eric and Joey met him while recording "Kings Of Metal" in Chicago.

Drums

* Carl Canedy (formerly of The Rods) (1980)
* Donny Hamzik (1981–1982)
* Rhino (real name: Kenny Earl Edwards) (1992–1995, (2008 touring only))

Roadies

* Alan "Bloodaxe" Feller (Crowd Control) (2000–2006)

JUDAS PRIEST


Genre Heavy/Speed Metal
Lyrical theme Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Independence, Rock/Metal, Sex
Origin United Kingdom (Birmingham, England)
Formed in 1969
Current label Sony Music
Status Active

Current line-up
Rob Halford - Vocals (1973-1991, 2003-) (Two, Fight (USA), Hear 'n Aid, Lord Lucifer, Hiroshima, Thark, Athens Wood, Bullring Brummies)
Glenn Tipton - Guitar (1974-) (The Flying Hat Band)
Kenneth 'K.K.' Downing - Guitar (1970-) (The Freight)
Ian Hill - Bass (1970-) (The Freight)
Scott Travis - Drums (1989-) (Racer X, Fight (USA), Hawk, The Scream)

Former/past member
Vocals:
Al Atkins (1969-1973) (Bittersweet, Blue Condition, Halfbreed, Lion)
Tim "Ripper" Owens (1997-2003) (Iced Earth, Winters Bane, Beyond Fear (USA), Brainicide, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Charred Walls of the Damned, Seattle, Hail!)

Drums:
John Partridge (1969)
John Ellis (1969-1971) (The Freight)
Alan "Skip" Moore (1971-1973, 1975-1977) (Glad Stallion, Tendency Jones, Pendulum, Sundance)
Chris "Congo" Campbell (1972-1973)
John Hinch (1973-1975) (Bakerloo, Hiroshima, The Pinch)
Simon Phillips (session 1977) (Toto, The Who, David Coverdale, Far Corporation, RMS, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker Group, Doves of Fire, Gordon Giltrap)
James Leslie "Les" Binks (1977-1979) (Tytan, Lionheart, Eric Burdon, Roger Glover, Fancy (Gbr), The Shakers, The Faintin' Goats)
Dave Holland (1979-1989) (Trapeze, Al Atkins, Iommi, Finders Keepers)

Discography

Demo Demo, 1970
Untitled Demo Demo, 1971
Gull Demo Demo, 1973
Rocka Rolla Single, 1974
Rocka Rolla Full-length, 1974
Deceiver Single, 1976
Tyrant Single, 1976
The Ripper Single, 1976
Sad Wings of Destiny Full-length, 1976
Dissident Aggressor Single, 1977
Sin After Sin Full-length, 1977
Diamonds and Rust Single, 1977
Exciter (Promo Japan Tour) Single, 1978
Hell Bent for Leather Single, 1978
Better by You, Better than Me Single, 1978
Exciter Single, 1978
The Best of Judas Priest Best of/Compilation, 1978
Stained Class Full-length, 1978
Before the Dawn Single, 1978
Evening Star Single, 1978
Killing Machine / Hell Bent for Leather Full-length, 1978
Take on the World Single, 1978
Diamonds and Rust (live) Single, 1979
Rock Forever Single, 1979
Unleashed in the East Live album, 1979
Living After Midnight Single, 1980
British Steel Full-length, 1980
Breaking the Law Single, 1980
United Single, 1980
Heading Out to the Highway Single, 1981
Hot Rockin' (live) Single, 1981
Sinner Single, 1981
Don't Go Single, 1981
Point of Entry Full-length, 1981
Hot Rockin' Single, 1981
(Take These) Chains Single, 1982
Screaming for Vengeance Full-length, 1982
You've Got Another Thing Coming Single, 1982
Chains Single, 1982
Judas Priest Live Video/VHS, 1983
SCOOP 33 EP, 1983
Electric Eye Single, 1983
Live Promo 12" Single, 1983
The Green Manalishi Single, 1983
Freewheel Burning Single, 1983
Delivering the Goods EP, 1984
Love Bites Single, 1984
King Biscuit Flower Hour Live album, 1984
Special DJ Copy Demo, 1984
Defenders of the Faith Full-length, 1984
Some Heads Are Gonna Roll Single, 1984
Fuel for Life Video/VHS, 1986
Turbo Lover Single, 1986
Turbo Full-length, 1986
Locked In Single, 1986
Beyond Metal Best of/Compilation, 1987
Priest... Live Promo EP, 1987
Parental Guidance Single, 1987
Priest...Live! Live album, 1987
Priest...Live! Video/VHS, 1987
Blood Red Skies Single, 1988
I'm a Rocker Single, 1988
Ram It Down Single, 1988
The S.A.W. Demo Demo, 1988
Johnny B. Goode Single, 1988
Ram It Down Full-length, 1988
Trouble Shooters Best of/Compilation, 1989
Super Best Judas Priest Collection Best of/Compilation, 1990
Painkiller Single, 1990
Painkiller Full-length, 1990
The Sharpest Cuts Best of/Compilation, 1991
Dream Deceivers Video/VHS, 1991
Painkiller Video/VHS, 1991
The Ultimate in Heavy Metal Split, 1991
A Touch of Evil Single, 1991
Night Crawler Single, 1991
Night Crawler Promo Single, 1991
Pure Classic Gold Best of/Compilation, 1993
Night Crawler EP, 1993
Metal Works '73-'93 Best of/Compilation, 1993
Metal Works 73-93 Video Video/VHS, 1993
Judas Priest Star Box Best of/Compilation, 1993
Prisoners of Pain Best of/Compilation, 1996
The Beast Of Best of/Compilation, 1996
Judas Priest / Eddie Money Split album, 1997
Bullet Train Promo Single, 1997
Burn in Hell Single, 1997
Jugulator Full-length, 1997
Live Meltdown Promo EP, 1998
Bullet Train Single, 1998
The Best of Judas Priest: Living After Midnight Best of/Compilation, 1998
Priest, Live & Rare Best of/Compilation, 1998
'98 Live Meltdown Live album, 1998
Simply the Best Best of/Compilation, 1999
Genocide Best of/Compilation, 2000
British Steel DVD, 2001
Bloodsuckers Single, 2001
Feed on Me Single, 2001
Limited Edition Collector's Sampler Best of/Compilation, 2001
Limited Edition Collector's Box Boxed set, 2001
Machine Man Single, 2001
Demolition Full-length, 2001
Lost and Found Single, 2002
Live in London DVD, 2002
Deliverin' the Goods Best of/Compilation, 2003
Live in London Live album, 2003
Electric Eye DVD, 2003
Metalogy Box Set Sampler Best of/Compilation, 2004
Metalogy Boxed set, 2004
Revolution Single, 2005
Revolution Promo Single, 2005
Angel of Retribution Full-length, 2005
Worth Fighting For Single, 2005
Rising in the East DVD, 2005
Limited Edition Box Set Boxed set, 2006
Live Vengeance '82 DVD, 2006
The Essential Judas Priest Best of/Compilation, 2006
Judas Priest Best of/Compilation, 2008
Alone Single, 2008
Visions Single, 2008
Nostradamus EP EP, 2008
Nostradamus 9 Track Sampler EP, 2008
Original Album Classics Boxed set, 2008
Nostradamus Full-length, 2008
Playlist: The Very Best of Judas Priest Best of/Compilation, 2008
A Touch of Evil: Live Live album, 2009
Setlist Best of/Compilation, 2010

Links

Official
Judas Priest Official Website
Glenn Tipton Official Site
KK Downing Official Website
Rob Halford Official Website
Tim Ripper Owens Official Brazilian Site
Judas Priest Official MySpace
Rob Halford Official MySpace
Tim Ripper Owens Official MySpace
Tim Ripper Owens Official Website

Labels
Judas Priest @ SPV

Fan site
The Judas Priest Shrine
Archaic Magazine
The French Metallian's Site
The Judas Priest Collectors Page
Bulgarian Fan Page
Judas Priest YU
Blog
judaspriest.cz
Angle
Priests Of Judas - Judas Priest Italian Fan Club
judaspriest.co.kr
Defenders Of The Faith - Polish MessageBoard
Painkiller CZ
Judas Priest Fans United!
Beyond The Realms Of... JP
Judas Priest at NoLifetilMetal.com
Judas Priest - Temple Of Metal Gods
JudasHeavyMetal
Call for the Priest - formerly know as the Judas Priest Info Pages
[KUP] (Judas Priest bootlegs info pages)
Judas Priest @ Last.FM
Detailed discography @ musik-sammler.de