The opinion of the international press that Wizard is Germany’s answer to Manowar is not entirely incorrect. The band with singer Sven D’Anna take their fast, furious true metal sound from similar sources as Joey DeMaio’s American band. Yes, Wizard proves with "Head Of The Deceiver" that this metal style can still be innovative, powerful and catchy. Powerful album much like "Bound By Metal" metal was. "True Metal" is a strong statement for those who are still wondering whether the band is true or false.

The image represented so clearly by the cover artwork of the Wizard output, “Bound By Metal” is transformed into ambitious music in the tracks of the album. The power of the album bursts through the seams, as the title of this tremendous album promises. Every one of the twelve original songs shine with great instrument techniques and memorable vocal lines. Sven D’Anna is one of Germany’s most charismatic vocalists.

'Far Beyond Existence' is TORTURE SQUAD's eighth album, with the release scheduled for July 13 in Brazil, Europe and the United States by the British label SECRET SERVICE RECORDS. The material is being recorded and produced in São Paulo, by Wagner Meirinho, Tiago Assolini (Loud Factory) and by the band itself.

One of the most defining guitarists and singers, Kai Hansen, started to conquer the world in the beginning of the 80s. After his debut - solo - album XXX he played the entire collection of songs at Wacken…

In their early form, Deathrow was your basic Thrash band attempting to perform ferocious material that demanded more than their abilities could muster. Just two years later, the band had matured significantly. The guys in Deathrow found that 1988 was a headier, bar-raising new metal world; their third album, Deception Ignored, had to be light years ahead of anything they'd done previously. And it was. It wasn't even necessarily ahead of it's time; it was very much of it's time, rubbing shoulders with a small, rarified set of bands taking the heavier side of metal into wilder territory in the name of progress.

Set featuring the best of Metalicca in concert They formed more than 35 years ago and across that astonishing time period Metallica have released 11 studio albums. While these records are all rock classics, there is one thing better than listening to a Metallica album: witnessing the band play live. This 3 x CD box set features live selections from the entire career of Metallica to date, all sourced from broadcast or transmission appearances, and is presented in this deluxe compilation for all fans of the band to add to their collections and libraries. Including the band s finest numbers live, in perfect audio quality, this compilation is set to become one of the best loved Metallica titles.

Exciter are a Canadian speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario. They are widely considered to be one of the first speed metal bands and a seminal influence of the thrash metal genre.

Brothers of the Night was released independently in 2007. A number of forums devoted to the musical genre received the album well. The Metal Crypt commented that "Power Metal fans who like some meat on their music should get into this." Imhotep said that the band had "come to unite in metal brotherhood with honor and glory." After listening to the album, Metalrage opined that, "It’s only a matter of time until Nuclear Blast decides to turn this young band into a fully grown metal act."

Tankard are a legendary thrash/speed metal band from Germany and this is taken from the DVD found within the album Thirst. It consists of a 35 minute documentary called Drinking Man's Band plus a music video for the song
"Stay Thirsty".

Released in 1990, not only does this feature a twisted cover of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’, but it saw the band going in a much more thrash oriented direction. The restless energy percolated throughout, as Celtic Frost continued to leave fans aghast at their soundscapes and adventurous perceptions. This release includes tracks from the ‘Wine In My Hand 12” EP’, and the concept and art direction of the release was done by the man behind Celtic Frost, Tom G. Warrior. Both the LP and CD versions include new sleevenotes and extensive booklets.

Released in 1987, only now can people understand just how far ahead of its time this album was. Not only did it have maniacal rhythms, but introduced electronica into extreme metal. On every level, it was a remarkable record, full of visionary ideas and ideals. This release includes alternate versions of tracks from the album and a cover of Dean Martin! The concept and art direction of the release was done by the man behind Celtic Frost, Tom G. Warrior. Both the LP and CD versions include new sleevenotes and extensive booklets.

Someone is knocking on Heavy Metal's door! Big time. And who is brandishing these fucking pipes? 'Tis must come from Ronnie James, but this dear friend and companion met the other side for a while now. It is Iuri Sanson of the Brazilian Power and Speed Metal band Hibria. And this on their self-titled 2015 amazingly rocky album, signed to Test Your Metal Records. And this stuff they are producing is really good metal – for most parts! Old style metal too, kind of showing the Great Old Ones of Heavy Metal, where the new masters are.

Aggressive, energetic - and sometimes with progressive influences - Hibria deliver the perfect combination in their unique Power/Speed Metal style. In their home country (Brazil) and especially in Japan they are among the big names. They've played the biggest festivals (Rock In Rio, Loudpark) in each country, supported legendary metal acts (Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica) and even recorded a live CD while being on tour in Japan. With 'Silent Revenge' they are ready to take the next step!

Released in 1985, the band's second album had an ominous pall of doom and gloom, enmeshed in a sound both primitive yet also Wagnerian in its vast scope. Many claim this was a massive inspiration for black metal bands later in the decade. In truth, though, none matched what was here. This release includes the 'Emperor's Return' EP as well as a remix of Visual Aggression, and the concept and art direction of the release was done by the man behind Celtic Frost, Tom G. Warrior. Both the LP and CD versions include new sleevenotes and extensive booklets.