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Second album from the psychedelic folk duo of Ia Clua and Jordi Batiste originally released in 1975. Batiste was originally a member of Maquina. This album features participation from Iceberg members Max Sunyer (guitar) and Kitflus (keyboards). Don'...
Record Label: PICAP
Style: Psychedelic Rock
This one has been on the upcoming Garden Of Delights release list for some time so it's nice to finally see it here. Ibliss was a great one-off album from Conny Plank's Aamok label originally released in 1972. The band actually has roots in the pre-K...
Record Label: Garden Of Delights
Style: Jazz Rock
First time on CD for this sought after British prog collectable. Although it had all the trappings of an exploitation album, The Marvel World of Icarus was created by an actual band named Icarus. The band was infatuated with the heroes of Marvel Comi...
Record Label: Wooden Hill
Style: Progressive Rock
First full length disc from this Pittsburgh based band. Icarus Witch recapture the essence of 80s metal. They wear their influences on their sleeves conjuring up memories of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Sabbath et al. If thats your style of metal than...
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Style: Power Metal
"Back with a great band and a great album. Bet most of you are not aware of this interesting band. Ice Age released two albums and this is their second and last. Let me add best too. Their style reminds a little of early Dream Theater and maybe some Sh...
Record Label: Magna Carta
Style: Progressive Metal
Iceberg's fourth album is an interesting effort. It is a live album consisting of 3 epic tracks. The music moves ever so slightly more towards the jazz side of their jazz rock formula. Still lots of energy and high points. Highly recommended.
Record Label: PICAP
Style: Jazz Rock
New digipak remaster of Iceberg's fifth and final album, before they morphed into Pegasus. The music is still high powered fusion but there is a subtle refinement to the sound. This was one great band. Highly recommended.
Record Label: PICAP
Style: Jazz Rock
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Power Metal
3 cd (!) version of hot live set.
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"Limited edition five CD Fan Box from the American Metal band. Features the original digipak CDs Framing Armageddon and The Crucible Of Man as well as the original digipak EPs Overture Of The Wicked and I Walk Among You. In addition, the boxset include...
Record Label: SPV
Style: Power Metal
New US 2 CD version in jewel box.
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Iced Earth's tenth album features a new vocalist - Stu Block, formerly of Into Eternity.
"Iced Earth's revolving door of vocalists continues on their newest release Dystopia. Matt Barlow's second go-around with the band ended earlier this yea..
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Power Metal
Iced Earth's tenth album features a new vocalist - Stu Block, formerly of Into Eternity. This is a ridiculously large limit edition box set. It contains 3 bonus tracks, a belt buckle, flip-top lighter, wristband, patch, 3 buttons and a beer coaster!...
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Power Metal
Iced Earth's tenth album features a new vocalist - Stu Block, formerly of Into Eternity. This import digipak comes with 3 bonus tracks and a patch.
"Iced Earth's revolving door of vocalists continues on their newest release Dystopia. Matt Barl..
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Power Metal
"In 1998, Iced Earth released an album called Something Wicked This Way Comes . The final 20 minutes of that album featured the debut of the "Something Wicked" trilogy, a three-part epic overview of a story written and created by band mastermind Jon Sc...
Record Label: Steamhammer
Style: Power Metal
A collection of cover tunes from the dark lords of US power metal.
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Power Metal
CD single from the forthcoming album marks the return of Matt Barlow on vocals. In addition to one new track you get two older Ripper Owens period tunes reworked with Barlow on vocals.
Record Label: Steamhammer
Style: Power Metal
New remixed and remastered edition featuring new artwork.
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Power Metal
Original version of the classic power metal album.
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Power Metal
If you are a fan of this style of crushing power metal than no one does it better.
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Power Metal
Record Label: Steamhammer
Style: Power Metal
Respected band from Florida create a bruising powermetal concept album based on the Spawn comic character.
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Power Metal
CD-single gives a 4 song taste of the new Iced Earth album due in January. Tim "Ripper" Owens, fresh from Judas Priest, is the new vocalist replacing Matt Barlow. Once again the band returned to Morrisound and producer Jim Morris. This is a limited ...
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Record Label: Musea
Style: Progressive Rock
"Simen Hestnæs, better known under his stage monniker ICS Vortex, is a well known figure in the Norwegian metal scene. Besides his stint with Dimmu Borgir, he’s seen action with Lamented Souls, Borknagar and Arcturus. After his tumultuous departure fro...
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Avant Metal
Hey I really like this one! First release from this Italian progressive metal band. Originally scheduled for release by Underground Symphony it emerged from the recent pack of LMP releases the clear winner. The music reminds me a bit of the early El...
Record Label: LMP
Style: Progressive Metal
"ransmit is the second album from the Steve Lacy repertory band Ideal Bread. This quartet of expert improvisers is made up of four strong players, all considered notable up 'n' comers to watch on the modern jazz scene. Steve Lacy is considered one of t...
Record Label: Cuneiform Records
Style: Modern Jazz
Mini-lp sleeve remaster from Repertoire. This is the fourth album from this overlooked but seminal British jazz rock band led by sax player Dick Morrissey. The music of If had some similarities to Chicago Transit Authority stylistically although the...
Record Label: Repertoire Records
Style: Jazz Rock
Limited edition version of the latest studio album from the former Emperor vocalist. Angl was a breakthrough album and After goes onward to the next level. This time he finds a comfortable balance between clean and coarse vocals, slipping back and fo...
Record Label: Candlelight Records
Style: Avant Garde Metal
"OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has recorded a guest appearance on the track "Unhealer" from the forthcoming solo album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, entitled "angL". Ihsahn commented: "We've been talking about doing something for a w...
Record Label: Candlelight USA
Style: Progressive Black Metal
Ilitch was the pseudonym for Thierry Muller. He released 2 tough to find albums in France during the 70s: Periodikmindtrouble and 10 Suicides. This 2 CD set includes the Periodikmindtrouble album along with almost 2 hours of unreleased music. This i...
Record Label: Fractal
Style: Electronic
Ok...let's get something out of the way immediately. Illusion Suite sound a lot like their Norwegian countrymen Circus Maximus. There is no denying it. Even their old demos sounded like Circus Maximus. That isn't really important. What the real k...
Record Label: Limb Music Products
Style: Progressive Power Metal
Ok...let's get something out of the way immediately. Illusion Suite sound a lot like their Norwegian countrymen Circus Maximus. There is no denying it. Even their old demos sounded like Circus Maximus. That isn't really important. What the real k...
Record Label: Limb Music Products
Style: Progressive Power Metal
Second album from this fine Polish prog band is cut from similar cloth to Quidam, Riverside and Porcupine Tree. The band is led by vocalist/keyboardist Michal Dziadosz. He's got a pretty good voice and mostly provides atmospherics from his keys - not...
Record Label: Mystic Productions
Style: Progressive Rock
Many years ago I was discussing Polish prog rock bands with Ewa from Indukti and she mentioned Iluzjon as one of the up and coming bands. To be honest I didn't pay much attention to them but now I see that was a mistake. On Silent Andromeda, Iluzjon ...
Record Label: Mystic Productions
Style: Progressive Rock
Imagika is a long running band from San Jose, CA. Not surprisingly they create power metal with a strong infusion of classic thrash. Perhaps too heavy for some - this is a band in need of better recognition.
Record Label: Locomotive
Style: Thrash Metal
Bay Area thrash been that has been going for years now. High quality stuff - for some reason these guys never broke out on a massive level.
Record Label: Metalville
Style: Thrash Metal
This was the first of three albums from this Italian band that blended classic rock progressive italiano sounds with a more contemporary production. You get touches of metal heaviness mixed in with symphonic rock. Quite nice actually.
Record Label: Lizard
Style: Progressive Rock
Record Label: Maracash
Style: Progressive Rock
New melodic power metal band put together by Greek guitarist/keyboardist Bob Katsionis. Imaginery's vocalist is Tears Of Anger singer Bjorn Jansson. Special guests include Marcel Coenen (Sun Caged, Lemur Voice) and Gus G (Firewind). Cut from the Sym...
Record Label: Lion Music
Style: Power Metal
Record Label: Rama Lama
Style: Progressive Rock
Latest studio album from this shred king who's music is heavily influenced by Christian-based themes.
Latest studio album from this shred king who's music is heavily influenced by Christian-based themes.
Record Label: Magnum
Style: Shredding
Record Label: Magnum
Style: Shredding
Neoclassical bent from Chris Impellitteri and Graham Bonnet.
Record Label: Century Media
Style: Neoclassical Metal
Second album from gothic high priestess and blonde knockout Helena MIchaelsen. The music was recorded at Everon's Spacelab Studio and has a much more polished feel than the debut. The music was written but Satyrian guitarist Jan Yrlund and has little...
Record Label: Massacre Records
Style: Gothic Metal
Limited edition digipak with one bonus track.
"It’s been 4 years since their last release, and IMPERIA have now returned with their 3rd album, “Secret Passion”. Once again, they have presented us with an album that steps with one foot on symph..
Record Label: Massacre Records
Style: Gothic Metal
Complete works by this obscure but killer Czech jazz rock ensemble from the mid-70s. Moog heavy leads and electric piano are augmented by hot guitar solos and trumpet - sort of a cross between RTF and Weather Report. Steve Feigenbaum nailed it - ther...
Record Label: Indies
Style: Jazz Rock
New album from this popular melodic death metal band from Sweden. This is the limited edition version that comes with a 160 minute bonus DVD and 20 page booklet.
Record Label: Koch
Style: Death Metal
Swedish melodic powermetal offers up a mix of clean and (mostly) gargling-with-acid harsh vocals. The band comes up with some amazing riffs and melodies. Your mileage will vary due to your tolerance of harsh vocals.
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