Album front cover is terrible and ugly, fortunately the music is still of high quality. "Diver Down" is Van Halen's fifth studio album and contains twelve songs, whereas five of them are cover songs.   Mar 4, 2023

Van Halen's fourth studio album "Fair Warning" was met with mostly positive reviews from critics / fans and sold more than two million copies, but was still the band's slowest-selling album of the David Lee Roth era.   Mar 4, 2023

"Women and Children First" is Van Halen's third studio album and was recorded in Hollywood at Sunset Studios, produced by Ted Templeman and engineered by Donn Landee. Kerrang! magazine listed the album at number 30 among the "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time" and Rolling Stone listed the album at number 36 in their list of "The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".   Mar 4, 2023

Second studio album "Van Halen II" was recorded at Sunset Studio less than a year after the release of the band's debut album. It contains less distinctive songs than the debut, but it is still a quality album.   Mar 4, 2023

The first and at the same time the best album from Van Halen. Lots of unforgettable hits and great songs. Album has sold more than 10 million copies only in the United States.   Mar 4, 2023

On first solo album "Rejoice in the Suffering", Todd La Torre shows a different concept and perception of music than his home band Queensrÿche. The music is harder, more direct and metal oriented, without significant progressive elements. It combines elements of the 80s, 90s and the present with an emphasis on Power Metal.   Mar 4, 2023

Better than the previous album, it also contains three better songs, but also a lot of average ones.   Mar 1, 2023

Another album that is outside my taste, but again contains two catchy songs. The rest is just average.   Mar 1, 2023

Marilyn Manson's music never interested me. Apart from one/two songs, their albums and image have always gone beyond my taste.   Mar 1, 2023

The final studio release of the Death catalogue was again recorded with new lineup. Chuck brought his Control Denied playmates Shannon Hamm (guitar), Scott Clendenin (bass) and Richard Christy (drums), all competent enough in their roles. On the musical side, it's as if he's combining his home band with a solo project.   Mar 1, 2023

Black Sabbath's debut studio album is widely regarded as the first Metal album with dark lyrics for the time of release. Album was recorded in a single twelve-hour session on 16 October 1969 and released on 13 February 1970 by Vertigo Records. Aside from the bells, thunder and rain sound effects added to the beginning of the opening track and the double-tracked guitar solos, there were virtually no overdubs added to the album.   Feb 26, 2023

Album "Paranoid" is often cited as key influence for the development of Metal music genre as well as one of the earliest Heavy Metal albums. Album is Sabbath's best-selling record. Black Sabbath returned to the studio with producer Rodger Bain, just four months after the first album was released. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine considered "Paranoid" as the greatest metal album ever.   Feb 26, 2023

Vol. 4 is Sabbath's 4-th studio album and was the first album produced by guitarist Tony Iommi and Patrick Meehan, the band's then-manager, though his actual involvement in the album's production was minimal. "Snowblind" was album's working title, but Vertigo Records executives were reluctant to release an album with such an obvious drug reference. Recording was plagued with problems, many due to substance abuse.   Feb 26, 2023

"Master of Reality" is Black Sabbath's third studio album released as previous two by Vertigo Records. Album is now considered as one of the greatest Rock/Metal albums of all time, while on release received many negatively reactions by critics. It is regarded as the foundation of doom / stoner / sludge metal. Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler downtuned their instruments during the production, achieving bigger, heavier sound.   Feb 26, 2023

Second album "Dreamweaver" is even better and more varied than the first. Sabbat has managed to put out some very unique albums in their somehow short career. The production is cool, thick guitar sounds & great riffs to be found inside, and aggressive energy drums. Martin Walkyier's vocals are notable too - quite harsh and aggressive, yet very suiting the whole thing.   Feb 25, 2023

"History of a Time To Come” is one of the most impressive Speed/Thrash Metal albums of its day. This is a dark, serious, spiteful record. The band sounded faster, tighter and more venomous than ever before. Martin Walkyier's vile, aggressive, but still melodic vocal style is the perfect vehicle to steer the endless cavalry of well-constructed, intense riffing. And in Andy Sneap we have an excellent guitar player, who showcases his skills with great gitar riffs.   Feb 25, 2023

Fourth Zeppelin's album commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV, was released by Atlantic Records and was produced by guitarist Jimmy Page. Band decided that album would officially be untitled and would be represented instead by four symbols chosen by each band member. Album was a commercial and critical success and is Led Zeppelin's best-selling album, shipping over 37 million copies worldwide.   Feb 24, 2023

"Houses of the Holy" is fifth Zeppelin's studio album and was released by Atlantic Records. Although critical response was mixed, album became a commercial success, with over 10 million albums sold. All instruments and vocals were provided by the band members Robert Plant (vocals), Jimmy Page (guitar), John Paul Jones (bass, keyboards), and John Bonham (drums). Album was produced by Page and mixed by Eddie Kramer.   Feb 24, 2023

Album "Foregone" is return to form for In Flames. There is more Melodic Death Metal on this album, than Metalcore/Groove Metal, but otherwise it is pretty much what they've always been doing. It's just that this time around, most of it clicks for me. Swedes deserve a big plus for recruiting guitarist Chris Broderick, who with his high technical skills nicely colored the solo parts. I can hear bits from every era of In Flames throughout this album.   Feb 24, 2023

"Made in Japan" is live album recorded during first tour of Japan in August 1972 and became a commercial and critical success record. The band did not consider the album to be important and only Glover and Paice showed up to mix it. The band did not want the album to be released outside Japan and wanted full rights to the tapes, but it was released worldwide anyway.   Feb 23, 2023

Album "As in Gardens, So in Tombs" is built on great ideas and melodies, with frequent tempo changes. You can hear keyboards carry the melody, varied synthesizer sounds, melodic guitar riffs and fast cannonade of drums, which together make a good brand for Melodic Black Metal. They know very well, how to compose good songs.   Feb 23, 2023

"Sabotage" is a very well composed, presented and laid out album. It is truly excellent record with the original line-up before drug abuse and personal conflicts let to a first split. Sabotage might be one of the band's gloomiest and heaviest records of all times without losing the band's eerie and psychedelic vibe. Album was recorded in the midst of a legal battle with the band's former manager Patrick Meehan.   Feb 19, 2023

Musically, "Aphelion" is an album with pleasant melancholic atmosphere by use of keyboards, lighter arrangements, soft guitar beats and polished drums. New album is bleak, introverted and coming from a place of darkness, yet full of yearning and anticipation. Even though the music is quite a bit softer than their old albums, it is quite successful. The only problem I have is with the singing, which has changed in recent years and is unnaturally soft.   Feb 19, 2023

As with other Black Sabbath albums, the main strength on "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" is the epic heavy riffs. But there is less of the very dark and doomy sound and there was a rapid increase in sophistication in the overall song structures and progression. You can find here some very melodic and almost symphonicparts scattered about and there is also an increase usage of acoustic guitar and keys.   Feb 19, 2023

The band had been on a long hiatus after Insult to Injury, and their return with a different sound and in a different style was a disappointment for some fans, or some liked the album more than the previous efforts. Stylistically, the band combined Power and Groove Metal. There are several new members here, including bassist Jimmy Preziosa, guitarist Warren Conditi and the new vocalist Rob Gonzo.   Feb 19, 2023

"Virgin Killer" wows the listener with a fresh Rocking sound and an all around tighter musical base. Songs are catchier, more polished and Klaus Meine’s vocals are great. It was the band's 1st album to attract markedly attention outside Europe. Title is described as being a reference to time as the killer of innocence. Original cover featured a nude prepubescent girl, which stirred controversy. As a result, the album was re-issued with a different cover.   Feb 19, 2023

"In Trance" is another absolute essential album and there's no dull moments on this record. This was the first of two studio albums to feature drummer Rudy Lenners, and the first album by the band to contain the now-famous logo and controversial artwork. Material is almost evenly split between two types of songs: those written by Roth and those written by Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine.   Feb 19, 2023

"Lonesome Crow" is the debut album by the German Hard Rock band Scorpions. In support of "Lonesome Crow", Scorpions toured as the opening act for the British rock band UFO. At the end of the tour Scorpions lead guitarist Michael Schenker was asked to fill an open position as UFO's guitarist and accepted the position. Schenker's departure temporarily resulted in the breakup of the band but Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine ultimately merged with the band Dawn Road.   Feb 19, 2023

I like Scorpions, but it took me a few years to appreciate their music and overall quality. "Fly to the Rainbow" is their second studio album and was their first release with guitarist Uli Jon Roth and bassist Francis Buchholz, and the only one to include drummer Jürgen Rosenthal (all from "Dawn Road" band). Three songs on "Fly to the Rainbow" were co-written with departing guitarist Michael Schenker as part of his agreement on leaving the band.   Feb 18, 2023

군제대 후 이 앨범을 듣고 충격을 받았던 기억이 생생...토비아스의 천재성이 드러난 앨범 바이올린을 전공했던 큰 애가 요즘도 가끔 연주하는 "Vain Glory Opera"   Apr 25, 2024

간만에 듣는 수작 프로그레시브 젠트 앨범. 개인적으로 프록을 좋아하지 않음에도 불구하고 리프가 살아있고 복잡한 연주보다는 분위기나 리듬이 강조되어 듣는 재미가 배가 되었다. 보컬이 그로울링이었더라면 취향 100점 짜리 앨범이 되었지 않을까라는 생각도 드는 앨범.   Apr 29, 2024

전작 "Cowboys from Hell" 에 이은 연타석 홈런...얼터가 판치기 시작하던 때 꿋꿋이 버텨 준...   Apr 30, 2024

very good album by Vanden Plas. These prog metallers know how to make a good album.   May 1, 2024

DT와 더불어 가장 활발한 활동을 하는 스틸 얼라이브 프록메탈 밴드로 영국의 대표밴드 스래쉬홀드와 더불어 독일을 대표하는 프록메탈밴드로 아주 훌륭한 연주력과 작곡력이 이번 앨범에도 퍼포먼스에 광을 내고 있다   May 3, 2024

1990년도에 대체 무슨 일이 있었길래... rust in peace, painkiller, spiritual healing, cowboys from hell까지... 가슴이 웅장해진다. 나머지 앨범들도 손에 꼽을 정도로 좋아하는 앨범이지만 거의 모든 곡이 취향 저격인 앨범은 이것 밖에 없다.   May 7, 2024

드디어 이들의 약점이었던 절제된 기타솔로가 어느정도 해금되었습니다. 지난 앨범도 만족스러웠는데 역시나 이번에도 실망하지 않게 해주네요. 나이가 들어감에 따라 내가 좋아하는 밴드들도 하나둘씩 늙어가고 멤버들도 세상을 떠나는 걸 보니 매우 슬프네요. 반덴플라스는 계속 음악활동 왕성히 해주었으면 좋겠습니다   May 8, 2024

리치가 베이스를 1–3, 6를 연주했다. 그 외의 스튜디오는 밥 데이즐리 연주. 어렸을 때에는 1,5를 굉장히 좋아했었는데 문제는 5를 라센 시기에는 듣질 못했었다. 지금은 오히려 4번 같은 곡이 애청곡이 되었다. 앨범으로 기준으로도 1,2집보다 더 좋아했던 기억이 있다. 8번은 역시나 디오의 또 다른 보컬 맛을 느끼기 좋은 곡. 디오 재적시의 앨범은 영원할 것 같다.   Apr 20, 2024

3인조 코로너의 전 앨범 특히 2,3,4집을 좋아합니다. 옛날에 3집을 LP로 구입했었는데 속지에 시계, 스위스, 큰 글자로 '그로테스크' 라고 적힌 기억이.. 이후 90년대 중후반에 걸쳐서 전 앨범을 시디로 하나씩 모았죠. 30년간 신보를 안 내고 재결성 후에 아직도 활동하는 것도 특이한데, 그만큼 고정팬들이 많다는거 거겠죠.   Apr 25, 2024

올해의 명반!   Apr 28, 2024

카르카스 앨범 중 최고 명반이 아닐까!!!   Apr 30, 2024

Absolute crushing, heavy as fuck!   May 3, 2024

이름값에 걸맞는 앨범. 특히 유럽 내에서 그들의 인기는 타의 추종을 불허한다. 처음부터 끝까지 단단한 구성과 강력한 연주가 여전하다. 하지만 들은 후 이렇다할 임팩트나 싱글지향적 멜로디 부재의 한끝이 아쉽다.   May 5, 2024

개인적으로 이 앨범을 그렇게 좋아하지 않는다. 이 앨범이야 말로 방향성이 애매했던 프로듀싱과 작곡으로 생각보다 안좋네 라고 생각했던 앨범. 물론 메탈 갓이 주다스의 시그니쳐로 쓰이기는 한데 이 곡도 애매하다. 브레이킹 더 로나 리빙도 맘에 안들고 물론 관중과 싱어롱할때는 좋긴 하다고 생각은 하지만 말이다. 75-80점.6번 8번이 의외로 좋다.   May 8, 2024

밀레니엄 시기의 소위 '팝수성' 가득한 사운드로 청자를 타격한다. 특기할만한 것은 그 타격 지점이 RATM도, Limp Bizkit과 Korn, Slipknot도 내딛지 않았던 공간이라는 사실.   May 10, 2024

군터 베르노의 부재가 오히려 곡의 diversity가 증가하는 방향으로 귀결되어 조금 변화된 VP를 느낄수있다. 그 와중에 코어는 전혀 흔들리지 않고 너무나 탄탄한 장르의 전형을 보여주는 뛰어난 앨범이다. 이들 특유의 늘어짐이 가끔은 지루하기도 하지만, 이정도 내공에 이정도 앨범을 찍어내는 이들은 결코 없으므로, 이제 당연히 명예의 전당에 입성해야 한다.   May 10, 2024

very good album by Sepultura. Also, the front cover of Arise is excellent.   6 days ago

20세기의 끝을 알리는 멜데스의 걸작이다. 끝내주는 멜로디 하나로 메탈을 좋아하지 않거나 입문하는 사람들에게도 권해볼만한 작품   6 days ago

이 앨범 그냥 시대를 관통했습니다. 2030 고독사가 늘어나고 점점 사람들과의 관계가 멀어져 가는 요즘 시대에 살아가는 우리들에게 받아야할 위로를 이 앨범이 하나의 동화처럼 들려주기 때문입니다. 그리고 이 앨범의 모티브가 된 실화는 현 우리나라의 문제점을 그대로 나타나는 게 더 소름돋습니다.   5 days ago