Fyrdung - Ragnarok

Good Swedish black metal with the Viking march/chant timing. I was personally surprised by the melodic quality of the guitar work.

1. Pehrssons kompani (04:41)
2. Till vapen (04:54)
3. Hans Maikowski (03:01)
4. 1945 (04:21)
5. Revolt (03:59)
6. Framåt! (05:02)
7. Folk i gevär (02:35)
8. Sverige? (03:22)
9. Notiser (03:35)
10. Ragnarök (06:05)

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Tyrant - Under The Dark Mystic Sky

Not the American Trad-Metal outfit, this is symphonic black metal from Japan.
I've uploaded Under The Dark Mystic Sky, which was the better of the two albums I listened to. Grimoires was alright, but fairly boring.

On UTDMS however, there is some really good music. It is largely keyboard driven, but not in a pretentious way (on this album at least).
The harsh vocals are nothing special. Not bad, not outstanding. There are some very nice clean vocals used sparingly throughout.
The guitar is a little further back in the mix than in traditional black metal, but it complements the ambiance of the album nicely IMO. The guitar does get carried away into wankery, but this only happens now and then.

1. Prologue To A Tragedy (00:52)
2. Grudge Of Dannoura (09:05)
3. Ghost Waltz (06:48)
4. The God Of Winter (05:54)
5. Vice (04:11)
6. Into The Hades (04:52)
7. Under The Dark Mystic Sky (05:28)
8. Mirage Beneath The Black Moon (08:53)

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Sucking The 70's

Sucking the 70's is a three disk collection of 1970s songs covered by modern Stoner Rock bands. It was put out by Small Stone Records [a label from Detroit, MI] in 2002. A second album, Sucking the 70's - Back in the Saddle Again, was released in 2006. The album title is an obvious reference to the Rolling Stones album Sucking in the Seventies. Needless to say, if you're a fan of 70's Rock, this album is indubitably for you!



DISC ONE
1. Child Of Babylon / Backdraft (4:39)
2. I Don't Have To Hide / Black Nasa (3:02)
3. On The Hunt / Dixie Witch (6:05)
4. Never In My Life / Five Horse Johnson (4:48)
5. T.V. Eye / The Glasspack (4:48)
6. Can't You See / Halfway To Gone (4:54)
7. Bron-Yr-Stomp / Hangnail (4:35)
8. For Madmen Only / HEADS (4:11)
9. Nasty Dogs & Funky Kings / Lamont (2:34)
10. Free For All / The Last Vegas (3:23)
11. Brainstorm / Los Natas (8:26)
12. Travellin' Band/Suzi Is A Headbanger / Puni Haman (4:20)
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DISC TWO
1. Woman Tamer / Broadsword (5:27)
2. Till The Next Goodbye / The Brought Low (5:32)
3. Communication Breakdown / Disengage (2:39)
4. Don't Blow Your Mind / Doubleneck (2:54)
5. Doctor Doctor / Fireball Ministry (4:34)
6. The Pusher / Gideon Smith & The Dixie Damned (5:23)
7. Black To Comm / Lord Sterling (4:33)
8. Freelance Fiend / Lowrider (3:11)
9. Rumblin' Man / Milligram (3:48)
10. Walk Away / The Mushroom River Band (3:24)
11. 20th Century Boy / Novadriver (3:53)
12. Out On The Weekend / Porn (The Men Of) (7:48)
13. Vehicle / Roadsaw (2:53)
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DISC THREE
1. We're An American Band / Raging Slab (3:36)
2. Working Man / Suplecs (7:43)
3. Black Betty / Throttlerod (3:48)
4. Dog Eat Dog / Warped (3:43)
5. Don't Call Us, We'll Call You / Scott Reeder (3:30)
6. Wicked World) / Spirit Caravan (5:34)
7. How Can You Win / Tectonic Break (2:53)
8. Working For MCA / Tummler (6:35)
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Drafted By Minotaurs - Aversion Therapy

Displaying an intriguing array of ambient sounds produced by several acoustic/amplified instruments, Drafted By Minotaurs will tickle those ears of yours with sheer euphoria no matter the mood. This demo from a talented Michigan band is one that should not be ignored!
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1. Beyond the Ring of Charming Disguise (2:33)
2. Father's Waltz (2:32)

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Green Jellÿ - Cereal Killer Soundtrack

Trying to keep things fun, we have the ever amusing, Grammy nominated Green Jellÿ (pronounced "Jello"). If you are expecting truly amazing music from this group, stop it. It's all fun, comedic rock and roll, nothing more. The comparisons to GWAR are not unfounded.

This album is actually the soundtrack to the video album "Cereal Killer", which received a certain amount of airplay, especially their "hit", "The Three Little Pigs", a rock interpretation of the fable.



1. Obey the Cowgod (3:10)
2. Three Little Pigs (5:54)
3. Cereal Killer (3:30)
4. Rock-N-Roll Pumpkihn (2:43)
5. Anarchy in Bedrock (3:29)
6. Electric Harley House (Of Love) (4:37)
7. Trippin' on XTC (3:42)
8. Misadventures of Shitman (3:08)
9. House Me Teenage Rave (4:30)
10. Flight of the Skajaquada (4:00)
11. Green Jellÿ Theme Song (2:15)

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Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

Iron Butterfly is an American psychedelic rock and early heavy metal band, well known for their 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated several times with various members. VH1 ranks them as number 19 on their list of top 100 "one-hit" wonders. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the 31st best-selling album in the world, selling more than 25 million copies.



1. Most Anything You Want (3:44)
2. Flowers and Beads (3:09)
3. My Mirage (4:55)
4. Termination (2:54)
5. Are You Happy? (4:32)
6. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (17:11)
7. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida [Live Version] (18:52)
8. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida [Single Version] (2:54)

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Apotheosis - Farthest From The Sun

A thrash metal/symphonic black metal one man band from Malta. Sauron composes all of the music for Apotheosis. Although the band was formed in autumn of 1993, it wasn’t until 2002 that Sauron released a full length, the four track epic Farthest From The Sun. "This album is appealing from the get-go, just look at the song titles for a start. Considering how it has the unfortunate stablemates of the 'symphonic black metal' genre, it hasn't picked up any of their negative influence. There isn't a trace of romance, religion, 'suicidal gothic vampire babes' or any of the things that could make this an unpleasant experience before you even turn the CD player on..."- Metal Archives



1. Victory (6:13)
2. The Maimed God (16:29)
3. Raise the Dragon Banner (11:54)
4. Kingdom (16:24)

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Brownsville Station - Motor City Connection

Brownsville Station was a band from Michigan that was popular in the 1970s. One of its earliest hits (1970) was called "Bebop Confidential" with songwriting credits given to band founder Cub Koda. Original members included Koda (guitarist/vocalist), Mike Lutz (guitarist/vocalist), T.J. Cronley (drummer), and Tony Driggins (bassist/vocals). They're best known for their hit song, "Smokin' In The Boys Room", from '73. Motor City Connection, released in '75, is considered the "hangover" album, themed around self-recrimination, guilt, and lonliness. But don't let that fool you... this album rocks pretty bloody hard, and should not be overlooked... so add it to your collection!



1. Automatic Heartbreak (2:51)
2. One That Got Away (5:24)
3. Meet In On The Fourth Floor (2:52)
4. Self Abuse (2:50)
5. Crazy Legs (3:17)
6. Let Your Yeah Be Yeah (3:29)
7. Combination Boogie (2:24)
8. Load Of Love (4:24)
9. You Know Better (3:19)
10. They Call Me Rock'n Roll [Medley] (9:02)

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The Pinch - Shameless Dogs

The Pinch from Madison, WI create garage rock with country and folk influences "because they like to". An overall strong album, the standout tracks being the title track ("Shameless Dogs"), "Ticket To Hell", "You Want It", and "Hummingbird". Makes for excellent head bobbing party music.



1. Shameless Dogs (3:32)
2. Up In Space (4:08)
3. Ticket To Hell (3:32)
4. Superficial (3:35)
5. Bag Of Socks (3:27)
6. You Want It (3:59)
7. Lean On My Other Side (5:14)
8. You Are The One (5:28)
9. Blood On Ice (3:26)
10. Good As My Name (3:06)
11. Regain (4:11)
12. Hummingbird (4:22)

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Horatio Lee Jenkins - Drunker Than Satan

Horatio is as witty as they come! Here is an album consisting of hilariously drunken Country songs, including bonus tracks that are even more so off the track, ranging from 60s Hippie Rock ("Peacequake") to thrashy Metal riffing on "I Kick Ass Because I Hate Not Kicking Ass". Sir Lee Jenkins is the true American idol, and can influence even the furthest lost soul!



1. Drunken Than Satan (4:44)
2. Oh Shit! I Don't Feel So Good (3:53)
3. Girl, This Bed Is Too Big Without All 12 Of Us (3:44)
4. It's Okay To Be Gay (2:36)
5. Peacequake (2:20)
6. I Kick Ass Because I Hate Not Kicking Ass (1:53)
7. Horatio Lee Jenkins Is My Friend (3:00)
8. Outro (0:06)

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Hellbound Glory - Scumbag Country

Hellbound Glory is pure Scumbag Country, as real as the grime and grit on old abandoned buildings in the towns like Reno NV, Butte MT, Aberdeen WA, and Fresno CA that the members of the band grew up in. The band began in the summer of 2004 and after a few line up changes and countless gigs in divebars and honky tonks throughout northern Nevada they arrived at a solid line up and began to travel where ever anyone wanted to hear their honest Scumbag Country. Hellbound Glory's Scumbag Country sound builds on the roots of Honky Tonk, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, and Outlaw Country to create something that is as traditional as Grandma's apple pie and as potent as your cousin's home cooked crank.



1. Hellbound Glory (3:08)
2. Livin' This Way (2:32)
3. Hello Five O (2:27)
4. Chico's Train (2:55)
5. The Ballad Of Scumbag Country (2:55)
6. Drivie In Harm's Way (3:31)
7. I'll Be Your Rock (At Rock Bottom) (2:59)
8. Get Your Shit And Go (2:54)
9. Mickey Meth (Downtown) (3:01)
10. Can't Say I'll Change (2:45)
11. Waylon Never Done It Their Way (3:15)

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A Tortured Soul - Kiss Of The Thorn

A Tortured Soul began its first Breath of Molten Steel Openining up for Death Metal bands such as Usurper and Putrid Pile only thirteen days after they had met. They where bound by the love of an evil craft, and so they began challenging a dead Mid-Western Metal market with massive halloween festivals and the like as none have seen before.



1. Tomorrow's Door (5:19)
2. Not Tonight (4:52)
3. Nocturne (4:26)
4. Little Girl (5:34)
5. Cut And Bleed (3:02)
6. Altar Of Sangria (3:48)
7. Kiss Of The Thorn (3:32)
8. Parasite (6:28)
9. The Chain (4:07)
10. 13 (5:28)

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Erebus - Pray For Our Nation

Erebus is a political Metal band out of Green Bay/Madison, Wisconsin. "Our music is a little bit difficult to classify, even for us".



1. Empire Bargain Basement (3:28)
2. The End (3:40)
3. Funeral for a Culture (5:42)

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Zuby - The Whiskey Sessions

Zuby hails straight out of Flint, MI with a kick ass EP eloquently titled The Whiskey Sessions. This release was handed down to me from my older sister more than a few years ago. I have been unsuccessful finding any recent activity on the artist, so I'm assuming this is the latest-released material. An acoustic assemblage featuring one track consisting of a full band, this underrated EP deserves quite a bit more recognition.


1. Me (5:18)
2. Change For Chance (6:49)
3. Drive (4:32)
4. Dreaming (5:22)
5. Say Goodbye (8:20)

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Whitey Morgan & The 78's - Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels

Whitey Morgan and the boys hail from Flint, MI. That’s nowhere near Nashvegas. The factories are closed, jobs are scarce and the people are bitter. Whitey sings songs these people can relate to. In the spirit of Waylon, Merle and Willie; Whitey’s melodies help people forget their problems for a few hours and serve as the guideline for drinking sorrows away. The halftime groove brings out everyone’s dancing shoes and while Whitey plays, the world is a better place.
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1. Hold Her When She Cries (3:55)
2. Crazy (4:12)
3. If It Ain’t Broke (4:39)
4. Back to Back (3:31)
5. Cheating Again (2:55)
6. Honky Tonk Angel (3:15)
7. I’m On Fire (3:19)
8. Another Round (3:34)
9. Goodbye Dixie (4:00)
10. Love and Honor (3:13)
11. Prove It All to You (2:59)
12. Sinner (4:00)

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