RARE AND OBSCURE METAL ARCHIVES

2010-08-31

Demon Eyes - Demo (1983)

Release: Demo, 1983
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: France
Bitrate: 224kbps
►RGhost / Multiupload

First demo from this awesome french band!

1.	L'Invicible Force de la Mort
2.	Mal Divin
3.	Les Deux Maudites
4.	Ombre du Malheur
5.	Remords Posthumes

Comment | Labels: -France, *1980s, *1983, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, Demon Eyes

Maverick - 1997- Under Fire Demo

Artist: Maverick
Release: Under Fire , Demo, 1997
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Japan
Bitrate: 192kbps
► Multiupload

Current line-up

Hot Winner - Vocals/Guitar
Shaxain - Guitar
Johnny B. Thunder - Bass
Mid Bomber - Drums

1.	Gone Are The Days	03:11
2.	Make My Stand	04:34
Total playing time		07:45

Comment | Labels: -Japan, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, Maverick (Jpn)

Fist - Danger Zone (1985)

Artist: Fist
Release: Danger Zone, 1985
Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
Country: Canada
Bitrate: 192kbps
►RGhost / Multiupload

This one are for you Ivan!, and ofcourse all fans of Fist / Myofist. Enjoy!

1.	Danger Zone
2.	Muscle Gun
3.	I Will Remember
4.	Voices
5.	Killer
6.	Starlight
7.	Rock City
8.	Raise Hell
9.	Rebels
10.	Streets Of Fire

Comment | Labels: -Canada, *1980s, *1985, *Hard Rock, *Heavy Metal, +Album, Fist (Can), Myofist (Can)

2010-08-30

Catch 22 - 1997 - Through Eyes of Pain

Artist:Catch 22

Release: Through Eyes of Pain, 1997
Genre:Heavy Metal
Country: U.S.A.
Bitrate: 192kbps
►Megaupload

Current line-up

T.J. Berry - vocals, guitar
Jesse Forrest - guitar, backing vocals
Hank Ramage - bass, backing vocals
Joe Bailey - drums, backing vocal

1.	Through Eyes Of Pain	06:21
2.	Nothing´s Sacred	03:31
3.	We The People	04:01
4.	Lacerated Lies	03:04
5.	Modern Day High Noon	04:37
6.	Lost At Sea	02:27
7.	Eye For An Eye	04:39
8.	Hell To Pay	03:02
9.	Speak For Yourself	02:46
10.	Lessons In Agony	05:14
11.	One More Dance My Dear	06:12
Total playing time		45:54

Comment | Labels: -USA, *Heavy Metal, +Album, Catch 22 (US)

Beast - 1987 - The Letter

Artist: Beast

Release: The Letter, 1987
Genre:Heavy Metal
Country: Germany
Bitrate: 192kbps
►Multiupload

Line up:
Hans J. Bergt: vocals , guitar
Kurt Bergt: guitar
Helmut Merk: bass
Roland Bayer: drums

1.	Bad Boys	03:22
2.	Watch Out	03:48
3.	Killer	03:40
4.	Try Me Out	03:48
5.	Night's Coming	02:33
6.	Fantasy	03:04
7.	Keep On Running	02:27
8.	Fire	02:52
Total playing time		25:34

Comment | Labels: -Germany, *Heavy Metal, +Album, Beast (Ger)

ADX - Live at France Festival [Bootleg] (1985)

Artist: ADX

Release: Live at France Festival, Bootleg 1985
Genre: Speeed Metal
Country: France
Bitrate: 128kbps
►RGhost / Multiupload

Recorded live at France Festival, Choisy-le-Roi in July 1985. Many thanks to David for the share!

1. Déesse du Crime
2. Prisonnier de la Nuit
3. Le Fléau de Dieu
4. Prière de Satan
5. La Vierge de Fer
6. L' Etranger
7. Caligula
8. Sacrifice in the Ice (Bonus)

Comment | Labels: -France, *1980s, *1985, *Speed metal, +Bootleg, +Live, ADX

Lazarus - The Advanced Cassette [Demo] (1989)

Artist: Lazarus
Release: The Advanced Cassette, Demo 1989
Genre: Heavy / Power Metal
Country: USA (Briarcliff Manor, New York)
Bitrate: 320kbps
►RGhost / Mediafire

The 1989 demo from New York based heavy/power band Lazarus, now temporary confirmed under the Group-Name "Tempered Steel." Thanks to STRAD for the original upload.

1.	On Comes the Storm
2.	The Distance
3.	Tale of Tomorrow

Comment | Labels: -USA, *1980s, *1989, *Heavy Metal, *Power Metal, +Demo, Lazarus (US / New York)

2010-08-29

Salem's Wych - Betrayer of Kings (1986) [Bootleg Reissue 1993] [FLAC & MP3]

Artist: Salem's Wych

Release: Betrayer of Kings, 1986 [Bootleg Reissue 1993]
Genre: Heavy / Power Metal
Country: USA
Bitrate: FLAC / 320kbps
►Multiupload (FLAC)
►RGhost / Megaupload (320kbps)

This is the bootleg released by Hot Metal Records on CD in 1993, orginally released on LP in October 1986 through Metal War Records, kicking off the release as the opening act for Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force. The rip are in FLAC + 320kbps and with covers-scans included. At their homepage there are some old news (1/15/2009) about a re-recording of the Crucified for Life tapes with a new vocalist (R.IP. Ron Johnson - 2007), I don't know what happend and if they still working on them.. so go check out and bookmark their site for hopefully future updates: http://www.salemswych.com

1.	Betrayer of Kings
2.	Never Ending Battle
3.	Attack
4.	All Hail to the Queen
5.	Time is No More
6.	Run from the Devil
7.	Furor's Reign
8.	Sweet Revenge
9.	Fight 'till the End

Comment | Labels: *1980s, *1986, *Heavy Metal, *Power Metal, +Album, +Bootleg, +Lossless, Salem's Wych (US)

Stormbringer - Stealer Of Souls (Demo 1993)

Artist: Stormbringer
Release: Stealer Of Souls, Demo 1993
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: USA (Illinois)
Bitrate: 192kbps
►megaupload

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Thanks goes out to the original uploader, don't know who it was, but I remember it was anyone from the Corroseum members. If you read this just drop a line and I'll post your name!
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1. Vengeance
2. Stormbringer
3. Neurotic Emperor

4. Tanelorn

5. Evil Crusader

6. Silence

7. Temples Of The Slain

8. Ambush

9. Vanishing Tower

10. Pit Fiend

Comment | Labels: -USA, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, Stormbringer (USA)

Stormbringer - Stormbringer EP (1994)

Artist: Stormbringer
Release: Stormbringer EP, 1994
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: USA (Illinois)
Bitrate: 320kbps
►megaupload

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1. Escape
2. Sweet Dreams
3. Tales Of The White Wolf

Comment | Labels: -USA, *1990s, *Heavy Metal, +EP, Stormbringer (USA)

Vice - Vice [EP] (1984)

Artist: Vice
Release: Vice, EP 1984
Genre: Heavy / Speed Metal
Country: USA (California)
Bitrate: 128kbps
► Megaupload

1. Two Wheel Thunder
2. Battle Cat
3. Feel the Fire
4. Stalker

Comment | Labels: -USA, *1980s, *1984, *Heavy Metal, *Speed metal, +EP, Vice (US / California)

Halifax - Ride the Nightmare [Demo] (1988)

Artist: Halifax

Release: Ride the Nightmare, Demo 1988
Genre: Heavy / Power Metal
Country: USA
Bitrate: 160kbps
►RGhost / Megaupload

Halifax's 1988 demo as requested, many thanks to talon1973 for the rip. The band had a connection with Savatage. They appeared on the Keith Collins produced (ex-Savatage bass player) "Metal Mercenaries - The Invasion" compilation in 1988 with an alternate version of the track "Majesta". Their demo was produced by Jon Oliva (of Savatage).

1.	There Walks A Lady
2.	Never Surrender
3.	Majesta
4.	Knights Of Fury
5.	Fadeaway
6.	Ride The Nightmare

Comment | Labels: -USA, *1980s, *1988, *Heavy Metal, *Power Metal, +Demo, Halifax (US)

Bloody Altar - Demo #1 (1991)

Artist: Bloody Altar
Release: Demo #1, 1991
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Lithuania
Bitrate: 192kbps
► Megaupload

The band release two demos in 1991 and changed name to Conscious Rot in 1992.
I dont know the titletracks.

1. Unknown
2. Unknown
3. Unknown
4. Unknown

Comment | Labels: -Lithuania, *1990s, *Death Metal, +Demo, Bloody Altar

Aion - Stand by Lightning [Demo] (1986)

Artist: Aion
Release: Stand by Lightning, Demo 1986
Genre: Thrash Metal
Country: Japan
Bitrate: 128kbps
► Megaupload

Aion's first demotape released in 1986, right around the breakup of Mein Kampf.

1. Heavy Tank
2. Bloody Rain
3. Johann Requiem

Comment | Labels: -Japan, *1980s, *1986, *Thrash Metal, +Demo, Aion

Rhed Asphalt - The Obsession, Single 1988

Artist: Rhed Asphalt
Release: The Obsession, Single 1988
Genre: Progressive Metal
Country: USA
Bitrate: 320kbps
►megaupload

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1. The Obsession
2. Creatures

Comment | Labels: -USA, *Progressive Metal, +Single, Rhed Asphalt

Aion - Deathrash Bound (1989)

Artist: Aion
Release: Deathrash Bound, 1989
Genre: Thrash Metal
Country: Japan
Bitrate: 128kbps
► Megaupload

An extremely rare version with lyric/photo booklet exists. It was sold at the
release gig. Less than 100 copies exist.
As of today, this is one of Aion's most sought after items. In november 2009 it
was sold on Yahoo Auctions for 9800 YEN (90 Euro circa).

1. Pandemonium
2. Captured In The Dreams
3. Night Of The Murder
4. Cradle Song (For A Son Of A Bitch)
5. Jack
6. H.A.R (Human Affective Revelation)
7. Struggle To Breathe
8. Peter
9. Mistless Of Evil
10. Torment In Fire

Comment | Labels: -Japan, *1980s, *1989, *Thrash Metal, +Album, Aion

Shire - EP 1984

Artist: Shire
Release: EP 1984
Genre: Melodic Metal
Country: USA
Bitrate: 320kbps
►megaupload

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The one and only release from this LA guys, which reminds sometimes on old MÖTLEY CRÜE! Sorry, no better cover scan available...
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1. Do You Know What It's Like
2. All Alone
3. By My Side No More

4. Thinking Of You
5. Hold On

Comment | Labels: -USA, *Melodic Metal, +EP, Shire

Talisphere - Demo 1996

Artist: Talisphere
Release: Demo 1996
Genre: Progressive Metal
Country: USA
Bitrate: 320kbps
►megaupload

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The one and only demo from the Texas based TALISPHERE, feat. Chris Cronk (FATES WARNING, S.A. SLAYER,...) and John Fiarro, who formed two years later his own band FIARRO. This is highly recommended classical Progressive Metal!
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1. Prevention
2. Search For The Horizons
3. Bitter Cold

Comment | Labels: -USA, *Power Metal, *Progressive Metal, +Demo, Talisphere

Psychose - Liberté [Demo] (1989)

Artist: Psychose

Release: Liberté, Demo 1989
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: France
Bitrate: 320kbps
►RGhost / 4shared

Great high class demo in the spirit of ADX and Sortilegé! thanks David for the share!

1.	Enfants Martyrs
2.	Jeremy Clod'
3.	Liberté

Comment | Labels: -France, *1980s, *1989, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, Psychose (Fra)

Metalgods - Demo (1984)

Artist: Metalgods

Release: Demo, 1984
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: France
Bitrate: 320kbps
►RGhost / 4shared

This hardrockish demo features guitarist Loran Laurent of Morsüre. Requesting some bandpics and a scan / photo of the demo. I guess the rip comes from http://80sfrenchmetal.blogspot.com

1.	Devil's Song
2.	Morning Light
3.	Love Story
4.	Tiger Zone
5.	Psychose (instrumental)

Comment | Labels: -France, *1980s, *1984, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, Metalgods (Fra)

Exvotto - Démo 3 Titres (1987)

Artist: Exvotto

Release: Demo 3 Titres, 1987
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: France
Review: Infernaldmons
Bitrate: 320kbps
►RGhost / 4shared

The next posts will be some obscure french stuff sent in by David so be sure to check it out!. This is a 3-track demo with lyrics all sung in french, two of the members (Pascal & Bruno) have also played in bands such as Boneshaker (still active), Braindeath and Cadavera.

1.	Les Prêtresses de Satan
2.	Oubliés
3.	Cauchemar d'Orient

Comment | Labels: -France, *1980s, *1987, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, Exvotto (Fra)

Silver Sword - Wardance [Demo] (1990)

Artist: Silver Sword

Release: Wardance, Demo 1990
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: France
Review: Infernaldmons
Bitrate: 128kbps
►RGhost / 4shared

Here is a French rarity I just got from David! They have also released 2 other demos : "Silver Sword" (4 tracks)(1986) and "All The Lines" (9 tracks)(1991). They also appear on the compilation called "JUST SAY NO" with the track "Dorian" released only on LP in 1989. (info from metalfranc)

1. The Uncertain Priest
2. War Dance
3. Back to Atlantis
4. Dorian

Comment | Labels: -France, *1980s, *1986, *1990s, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, Silver Sword (Fra)

Paradox - Heresy (1989)

Country: Germany
Year: 1989
Style: Thrash Metal
Format: Full Length
Bitrate: 128 kbps

==> Rapidshare

Tracklist:

01 - Heresy
02 - Search For Perfection
03 - Killtime
04 - Crusaders Revenge
05 - The Burning
06 - Massacre Of The Cathars
07 - Serenity
08 - 700 Years On
09 - Castle In The Wind

Comment | Labels: -Germany, *1980s, *1989, *Thrash Metal, +Album, Paradox (Ger)

Phoenix Rising - Phoenix Rising (1981)

Country: UK
Year: 1981
Style: NWOBHM
Format: EP
Bitrate: 192 kbps

==> Rapidshare

Tracklist:

01 - Lonely Attack
02 - The Minstrel
03 - Understanding
04 - Phoenix Rising

Not to be confused with the JOHN VERITY fronted band of the same name. English NWOBHM act, Phoenix Rising released the 'Phoenix Rising' EP in 1981 and then disappeared.
Also to note is that the band's record label was the same as Holocaust, Phoenix Records. The band is not listed on Metal Archives, perhaps another case of another purge.

Comment | Labels: -UK, -United Kingdom, *1980s, *1981, *NWOBHM, +EP, Phoenix Rising

Ruffkut - Fight For The Right EP (1984)

Country: USA
Year: 1984
Style: Heavy Metal
Format: EP
Bitrate: 224 kbps

==> Get it at the forum

Tracklist:

01 - Fight for the right
02 - To the top
03 - Run for your life
04 - Rich bitch lady
05 - Contract

Even though they look like a bunch of poofs, they make pretty decent Heavy Metal.

Comment | Labels: -USA, *1980s, *1984, *Heavy Metal, +EP, Ruffkutt

Premonition - We Are Metal (2000) [Reissue]

Artist: Premonition

Release: We Are Metal, 2000 [Reissue]
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: USA (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Bitrate: 320kbps
►RGhost / 4shared

Thanks again to Flying B for another Premonition rip! this is their 3rd album, their second will probably be posted tomorrow.

1.	The Last Millenium
2.	The Chosen One
3.	The Bitch
4.	Elizabeth
5.	Love that Never Comes
6.	Angry Little Man
7.	We Are Metal
8.	Hang Em High
9.	S.M.F.
10.	Fuck Em First
11.	I Don't Know (Bonus)

Comment | Labels: -USA, *2000s, *Heavy Metal, +Album, Premonition (US / Florida)

V/A - The Heavy Touch [Compilation] (1985)

Artist: V/A
Release: The Heavy Touch, Compilation 1985
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Netherlands
Review: The Corroseum
Bitrate: 320kbps
►RGhost / 4shared

Delivered by master Flying B (Thanks for all amazing shares!). This quite rare compilation released on the Power Tower label features 12 tracks from 6 dutch bands. Angus and Vulture would later put out 2 offical releases, but the other ones fall into oblivion. Btw I am looking for Revenge's demo Prisoner, get in touch if you have it for share or trade please.

1.	LOST GRAVITY - Come Back

2.	REVENGE - Loosin' My Mind

3.	VULTURE - Vulture

4.	ANGUS - Lonesome Fighter

5.	SCARFACE - Evil Destruction

6.	WIZZARD - Wargames

7.	VULTURE - Slough Of Despond

8.	LOST GRAVITY - Dirty Lies

9.	REVENGE - To Survive

10.	WIZZARD - Bound To Fall

11.	SCARFACE - The Eagle Has Landed

12.	ANGUS - Aliens

Comment | Labels: -Netherlands, *1980s, *1985, *Heavy Metal, +V/A, Angus, Lost Gravity (Hol), Revenge (Nld), Scarface (Nld), Vulture, Wizzard (Nld)

2010-08-28

Rolen - Demo (1989)

Artist: Rolen
Release: Demo (1989)
Genre: Power Metal
Country: USA
Bitrate: 320kbps
►megaupload
Alternate link: medafire
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This demo was official released by the band on industrial cd-r in the late nineties with the title "Rolen EP" and is still very hard to find nowadays. If you are into old Vicious Rumors or Villain than you should give a listen to this awesome release!!! Enjoy!
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1. Deja Vu
2. LoveSong
3. Outta My Mind
4. Hold On

Comment | Labels: -USA, *1980s, *1989, *Power Metal, +Demo, Rolen

Sacred Sword - Demo (1988)

Artist: Sacred Sword
Release: Demo, 1988
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: USA
Bitrate: 320kbps
►megaupload
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1. The Law And The Outlaws
2. Backyard Rockers
3. Rags To Riches
4. Heat Meets The Street
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Very obscure Heavy Metal release, not listed in the Metal Archive! Recorded at Stardust Recording Studio in Montclair (N.J.), produced by Joey Higbee. The posted cover is not the original demo cover, original cover-scan comes with the file! More info about the band can be found at their Myspace Page.

Rare 1985 Promo Photo

Comment | Labels: -USA, *1980s, *1988, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, Sacred Sword

Blackkout - Ignorance of Man (1989) [Reissue 2010]

Artist: Blackkout

Release: Ignorance of Man, 1989 [Reissue 2010]
Genre: Progressive Power / Thrash Metal
Country: USA
Bitrate: 320kbps
►RGhost [1 Day Lifespan]

This 1000 copies limited monster have been requested several times lately, and finally a rip was shared by techthrasher!! hail!. Features the 2 tracks from the rare 1985 single "Fallout" and the Ignorance of Man album, all remastered. Also high resolution scans are included in the archive, but as always a 2010 release gets 1 day lifespan so hurry up to get it before the time runs out.!

1.	Ignorance of man
2.	O Factor
3.	Horizontal hero
4.	Shattered glass
5.	Deadly witchcraft
6.	Barbarian
7.	Highwayman
8.	Chapter "23"
9.	Electric soldiers
10.	Welcome to the show
11.	Live it up
12.	Time to kill
13.	Dead´n´gone
14.	The haunting
15.	Under H2O
16.	Bite your lip
17.	The talisman
18.	Black & blue (1985 Single)
19.	Fallout (1985 Single)

Comment | Labels: -USA, *1980s, *1989, *Power Metal, *Progressive Metal, *Thrash Metal, +Album, +Compilation, Blackkout (US)

Rude Awakening - Silent Cry (CD 1992)

Artist: Rude Awakening
Release: Silent Cry (1992)
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: USA (North Hollywood / CA)
Bitrate: 320kbps
►megaupload

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1. Powers That Be
2. Couldn't Give It Up
3. Live Life
4. Silent Cry
5. The Bell
6. Death Fairies
7. The Quickening
8. Requiem
9. Dreams Must Die
10. The Gate

Comment | Labels: -USA, *1990s, *Heavy Metal, +Album, Rude Awakening (North Hollywood/CA)