The Law of Devil’s Land (魔界典章, Makai tenshō) is the third studio album by the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. It was released in 1983 only in Japan and later distributed in Europe by Roadrunner Records. The CD reissue of 2005 contains two extra songs coming from the English version of the band’s third single.
Ancient Dreams is the third album of Swedish doom metal band Candlemass, released in 1988 and reissued in 2001 by Powerline Records with a bonus CD. The cover art of the album is a painting made by Thomas Cole, second in his series, “The Voyage of Life”, entitled “Youth”. Ancient Dreams was the first Candlemass … Read more
Nightfall is the second studio album by the Swedish doom metal band Candlemass, released on 9 November 1987 through Axis Records. After being dropped from the label Black Dragon Records, Candlemass were the first band signed to Axis. The group had a new line-up from their previous album including vocalist Messiah Marcolin, whose decisions became … Read more
Trilogy is the third studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on November 4, 1986 through Polydor Records. It reached #44 on that year’s Billboard 200 chart and remained charted for thirteen weeks.
Vigilante is the sixth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1986 on Polydor. Capitalising on the success of On a Storyteller’s Night, Magnum changed to a more commercial direction with their 1986 album Vigilante. Produced by Roger Taylor and David Richards, the band’s sound stepped towards that of Queen, with keyboards … Read more
Marching Out is the second studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on 30 September 1985 through Polydor Records. It reached #52 on that year’s Billboard 200 chart and remained charted for eight weeks.
Soldier of Fortune is Japanese heavy metal band Loudness’ eighth studio album, and their first with American vocalist Mike Vescera. It’s the third Loudness album produced by Max Norman after Thunder in the East in 1985 and Lightning Strikes in 1986. The album is co-produced by Fates Warning’s producer Roger Probert. Despite the good critical … Read more
Wings of Heaven is the seventh studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1988. The original choice of producers for Wings Of Heaven was Roger Taylor and Dave Richards, who had produced Vigilante. This wasn’t realised due to conflicting schedules. Albert Boekholt was suggested at Wisseloord Studios, Holland. The album was mixed … Read more