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2011-09-07

Krak (pre-Gotthard) - Demo (1988)

Artist: Krak (pre-Gotthard)
Release: Demo, 1988
Covers: Front | Back
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 128kbps
►Mediafire

Share by hobgoblin, thanks man!

Uploader Notes: The hard rock band GOTTHARD was formed in the Ticino canton in the south of Switzerland in the early 90s.

Steve Lee and Leo Leoni had however formed another band called KRAK back in August 1988 who recorded a six track demo tape with songs like "Heart Attack" and "Give Me One More Chance". Prior to KRAK Steve had also played drums for another Ticino band called TROUBLE who had a sound like old WHITESNAKE . <-------ANYONE HAVE THIS TROUBLE DEMO?

Steve Lee - Vocals
Leo Leoni - Guitars
Marc Lynn - Bass
Neil Otupacca - Keyboards
Fabian Rose-Pesciallo - Drums

1. Gimme One More Chance
2. When The Smoke Clears
3. Heart Attack
4. Someone's Calling Her Name
5. Luvin' Tonight
6. Red Light Lady

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1988, *Hard Rock, *Melodic Metal, +Demo, Krak (Che)

2011-08-12

Killer - Take Me, Break Me, Shake Me [Single] (1982)

Artist: Killer
Release: Take Me, Break Me, Shake Me / Break My Chains, Single 1982
Covers: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Vinyl B
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps
►Multiupload

1. Take Me, Break Me, Shake Me
2. Break My Chains

1982 single of KILLER issued by Bellaphon Records in 1982 [#100-07-199]. Produced by Corry Knobel.

Mark Broman - Vocals
Crown Kocher - Guitars
Many Maurer - Guitars
Beat Kofmehl - Bass
Ali Allemann - Drums

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1982, *Heavy Metal, +Single, Killer (Che)

2011-05-30

Mayfair - Unreleased Material (19xx)

Artist: Mayfair
Release: Unreleased Material, 19xx
Genre: Progressive Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 64kbps
►Mediafire

Various unreleased material from MAYFAIR that never came into their albums. Many thanks to restlin for the share!

1. Adam (unreleased track)
2. Dear Julia (unreleased track)
3. Last Spring (unreleased track)
4. One Night and a Dream (unreleased track)
5. X-Ray Fever (unreleased track)

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1990s, *Progressive Metal, +Bootleg, Mayfair (Che)

Mayfair - Find My Screams Behind This Gate [Demo] (1991)

Artist: Mayfair
Release: Find My Screams Behind This Gate, Demo 1991
Genre: Progressive Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 64kbps
►Mediafire

Second demo of Swiss Progreesive Metal band shared by restlin, thanks!

1. Daily Screams
2. Long, Past and Forgotten
3. Man of Sorrow

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1990s, *Progressive Metal, +Demo, Mayfair (Che)

2011-04-26

Killer - Live [Demo] (19xx)

Artist: Killer
Release: Live Demo, 19xx

Genre: Traditional Heavy Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps
►Mediafire

Many thanks to Kitte for the rip and share of another rarity!!. HQ scans included in the archive!. Any additional info on this tape are welcomed! (year / place of the gig).

Info:
Early live tape (unknown release year) from the Swizz traditional HM metal band KILLER, same band who have released the full-lenght albums "Ladykiller (1981)", "Thriller (1982)", "Stronger Than Ever (1984)" and "Young Blood (1986)". The band are active today!, you can listen to some of the new (demo) songs over at their Official Website.

1. Break My Chains
2. Get Up, Get Down
3. Get Out
4. Never Touch A Tiger
5. Ladykiller
6. Stealin' My Mind Away
7. Passport
8. The Great Escape

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, +Live, Killer (Che)

2011-04-09

Coroner - Death Cult [Demo] (1985) [Tape Rip]

Artist: Coroner

Release: Death Cult, Demo 1985

Genre: Thrash Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps
►Mediafire

The first demo from the thrashers who released many classic albums. Featuring Tom Warrior of HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST on vocals. Transferred from the original cassette by MDMETALMAN, thanks!.

1.	Spectators Of Sin
2.	Spiral Dream
3.	Aerial Combat
4.	The Invincible

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1985, *Thrash Metal, +Demo, Coroner (Che)

2011-04-05

Fortress - Take the Night [EP] (1986) + Bonus Tracks (1986-1987)

Artist: Fortress

Release: Take the Night, EP 1986 (+ Demo Tracks, 1986-1987)

Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps
►Mediafire

As requested by NightRaid here is a rip from the 1986 EP (ltd to 1000 copies) of FORTRESS. The demo/rehearsal samples at their Myspace Page are also included in the archive (if someone have full versions of these songs please get in touch). The 1987 demo have in it's original 7 tracks and only a few copies exist (made for labels only). Highly recommended stuff!! Enjoy.

1. Take the Night (EP 1986)
2. Shout (EP 1986)
3. Halloween Night (EP 1986)
4. Fight (EP 1986)
5. Keep Rocking (Sample/Demo 1987)
6. Turn of the Light (Sample/Demo 1987)
7. I Play To Win (Sample/Demo 1987)
8. Untitled I (Sample/Rehearsals 1986/1987)
9. Untitled II (Sample/Rehearsals 1986/1987)
10. Fire in the Sky (Sample/Rehearsals 1986/1987)
11. Shadow in the Night (Sample/Rehearsals 1986/1987)

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1986, *1987, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, +EP, Fortress (Che)

2011-02-27

Black Angels - Black And White (1985)

Artist: Black Angels (CHE)
Release: Black And White (1985)
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Switzerland
File Info: MP3, 256 Kbps
Hoster: ][ Mediafire ][

Line up:
Ron Phillips - Vocals
Mark Egg - Guitar
Andy McKay - Guitar
Harry Stone - Keyboard
Walt Lion - Bass
Tomy Stuart - Drums

1.	Running with the Wind
2.	Queen of the Night
3.	Straight to the Border
4.	Bad Strike
5.	Call Back
6.	Riding On the Wheels
7.	Stand By Me
8.	Rock Tonight

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1985, *Heavy Metal, +Album, Black Angels (Che)

2011-02-20

Excruciation - Last Judgement [EP] (1987)

Artist: Excruciation

Release: Last Judgement, EP 1987
Genre: Death / Doom / Thrash Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps
►Megaupload

This is the 1987 EP "Last Judgement" of Excruciation ripped in 320kbps by amebix. Enjoy!

1.	At the Edge of Madness
2.	The Silence
3.	Hateful Pain
4.	Desperate End (Nuclear Nightmare)
5.	Mirror of Eternity

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1987, *Death Metal, *Doom Metal, *Thrash Metal, +EP, Excruciation (Che)

2011-01-22

Bitch - Some Like It Hard (1981)

Artist: Bitch

Release: Some Like It Hard, 1981
Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps
►Mediafire

The 2nd LP from the swizz band BITCH as requested.

1.	Teenage Heartache
2.	Babe it's You
3.	Big Times
4.	Leaving it All Behind
5.	Hollywood Dance
6.	Dr. Tricky
7.	C'mon
8.	Start it All Over
9.	The End (reprise)

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1981, *Hard Rock, *Heavy Metal, +Album, Bitch (Che)

Bitch - First Bite (1980)

Artist: Bitch

Release: First Bite, 1980
Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 192kbps
►Mediafire

Bitch's 1st LP by request, thanks to spryt777 for the share!. If someone have a HQ rip please get in touch.

1.	First Bite
2.	Working for a Company
3.	My Car
4.	Wheel of Time
5.	David ( Burning Desire )
6.	Headlines
7.	Maggie
8.	Hungry Eyes
9.	The Seashore
10.	She`s a Rocker
11.	Your Love

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980, *1980s, *Hard Rock, *Heavy Metal, +Album, Bitch (Che)

Sorceror - Demos (1981 / 1982)

Artist: Sorceror

Release: Demo #1, 1981 / Demo #2, 1982
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps
►Get them at the forum

Here are the two demos of Sorceror! thanks to Rumblephist for the rip!. Looking for scans!!. Their live tape can be found here: Live in Liestal (27/11-1981). Enjoy!

Demo #1 (1981):
1. Nightstalker
2. Rockin' To Hell
3. Underworld

Demo #2 (1982):
1. Leaving You
2. Marauder
3. Wings Of Vengeance
4. Don't Give Up

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1981, *1982, *Heavy Metal, +Demo, Sorceror (Che)

2011-01-20

Sorceror - Live in Liestal (27/11-1981)

Artist: Sorceror

Release: Live in Liestal, 27/11-1981
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 192kbps
►Get it at the forum

Tape ripped by sonicbludeon, many thanks!!. Sorceror was an early Judas Priest influenced band from Switzerland. This live performence took place at Liestal, Switzerland 27th of November 1981. If someone have any additional info or photos on these guys please get in touch! Their demos can be found here: Demo #1 / Demo #2 (1981/1982)

1.	M-16
2.	Rockin' To Hell
3.	Marauder
4.	Take Me Away
5.	Don't Give Up
6.	Leaving You
7.	Breaking The Law (Judas Priest Cover)
8.	Aggression
9.	Wings Of Vengeance
10.	Rapid Fire
11.	Homeward Bound
12.	Chased By Wolves

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1981, *Heavy Metal, +Bootleg, +Live, Sorceror (Che)

2011-01-06

Wittnezz - Hellraiser [EP] (1990)

Artist: Wittnezz

Release: Hellraiser, EP 1990
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 192kbps
►Get it at the forum

Underrated but totally recommended EP from this swizz group, according to some sources Wittnezz also recorded some demos after the release of this CD. If someone have any of them for share / trade get in touch please!. Many thanks to Yappy for the original upload!.

1.	Hellraiser
2.	Too Late
3.	Night of the Broken Hearts
4.	Heavy Metal
5.	Living on the Stage

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1990s, *Heavy Metal, +EP, Wittnezz (Che)

2010-12-12

Panama - A Fighting Life [Demo] (1990)

Artist: Panama

Release: A Fighting Life, Demo 1990
Genre: Melodic Rock / Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 192kbps
►Mediafire

The 1990 demo from the melodic rock group Panama. The first 4 tracks was recorded in 1988 and the other five in 1990. Line-up: Bruno Johansen - Vocals, Olivier Pronini - Drums / Backing Vocals, Arvind Sampa - Bass, Phil Choremis - Keys / Backing Vocals and Fermin Gutierrez - Guitars. Any additional info on this band are welcomed!. Many thanks to Hughrunic & Kaiuss for the share & rip!.

1. What About Life
2. Fight For More
3. Sky Of Your Life
4. We'll Fight Today
5. Shake Me Babe
6. Rain
7. Million Miiles Away
8. Running Around
9. Cry Out

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1990s, *Hard Rock, *Melodic Metal, +Demo, Panama (Che)

2010-09-21

Masters Child - Distant Thunder (CD 1994)

Artist: Masters Child
Release: Distant Thunder, (CD) 1994
Genre: Melodic Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps

►mediafire

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As requested by white knight: Gettin' hard to find cd release from MASTERS CHILD on the german "Battery" Label. File comes with cover scans

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1. Masters Child

2. Distant Thunder

3. Back On The Streets

4. Storm Of Desire

5. Go And Fight

6. Cry Through The Night

7. Hunter In The Sky

8. Freedom And Justice

9. Time For The Good Time

10. Love Pretender

11. The Eagle

12. Never Gonna Leave Me

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *Melodic Metal, +Album, Masters Child

2010-09-03

Xerxes - Only a Dream..? [Demo] (1991)

Artist: Xerxes
Release: Only a Dream..?, Demo 1991
Genre: Progressive Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps VBR
►RGhost / Mediafire

Many thanks to spryt777 for the share!

1.	Only A Dream..?
2.	Ainor, The Child Of Eternity Part 1
3.	Land Of The Wizard
4.	Sacrified Life
5.	Ainor, The Child Of Eternity Part 2

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1990s, *Progressive Metal, +Demo, XerXes (Che)

2010-08-12

Paganini - Detox (1990)

Artist: Paganini
Release: Detox, 1990
Genre: Melodic Rock / Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps
►RGhost / 4shared

After this album Paganini didn't release anything (except a best of album) until 2001.

1.	Spending Money
2.	Aktenzeichen XY (Boogie)
3.	Guardian Angel
4.	Standing in My Light
5.	Heart'n'Soul
6.	Bastard
7.	Rock'n'Roll Scene
8.	Ballad of Jack
9.	Time (Prince cover)

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1990s, *Hard Rock, *Heavy Metal, *Melodic Metal, +Album, Paganini (Che)

Paganini - It's a Long Way to the Top (1987) [Reissue 2009]

Artist: Paganini
Release: It's a Long Way to the Top, 1987 [Reissue 2009]
Genre: Melodic Rock / Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps VBR
►RGhost / 4shared

Second full-lenght also reissued in 2009 by YesterRock and with 1 bonus track.

1.	It's a Long Way to the Top
2.	Rich Girl
3.	Salted Water Kisses
4.	One of a Kind
5.	Our Rock Will Find a Way
6.	Mr. Big Mouth
7.	Hold You Back
8.	For Your Love
9.	Get Ready
10.	Follow the Sun (singing saw hit edit) (Bonus Track)

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1987, *Hard Rock, *Heavy Metal, *Melodic Metal, +Album, Paganini (Che)

Paganini - Weapon of Love (1985) [Reissue 2009]

Artist: Paganini
Release: Weapon of Love, 1985 [Reissue 2009]
Genre: Melodic Rock / Metal
Country: Switzerland
Bitrate: 320kbps VBR
►RGhost / 4shared

Ivan requested some Paganini albums a time ago, this is their first full-lenght reissued in 2009 by YesterRock and with 4 bonus tracks. Features Viva vocalist Marco Paganini.

1. Guardian Angel
2. I Can Feel it
3. Berlin by Night
4. Weapon of Love
5. No Just Another Affair
6. Don't Let Me Down
7. Break it Up
8. I Got What You Need
9. You Got Me Crazy
10. My Life (Radio Hit Edit) (Bonus Track)
11. My Life (Instrumental Crossroads Mix) (Bonus Track)
12. My Life (Mistery Soul Mix) (Bonus Track)
13. My Life (Prayer 69 Version) (Bonus Track)

Comment | Labels: -Switzerland, *1980s, *1985, *Hard Rock, *Heavy Metal, *Melodic Metal, +Album, Paganini (Che)