“Metal Sword” is a German Heavy Metal band from Duisburg, it was formed in 1982 by Rainer Schaffranietz ( Rick ) and Thomas Alkämper ( T.A. ). This mini-LP “Harder Than Steel” is the only official record they have released.
This web-page lists the various European releases of the “Relics”. Each listing has large photos of the album front and back covers, as well as a close-up photo of the record label. This information can help to determine a particular release of this record.
Source: ACCEPT Metal Masters 2LP Heavy Metal LP – Vinyl Records Collector’s Information #vinylrecords
“Metal Masters” is a compilation album of songs by the German Heavy Metal band: ACCEPT. This release was issued as a double LP on the Brain Record label and produced by Frank Marin.
HELIX a Hard Rock & Heavy Metal band from Kitchener, Ontario in Canada, which scored a major in 1984 with the song “Rock You”. The band was formed by drummer Bruce Arnold in 1974. Their most succesful period was from 1983 until 1989. This web-page has a selection of albums released 1983 until 1987 with a photo galleries of album front and back covers. It shows the differences of the “No Rest For The Wicked” German releases: subtitled with “On Tour With Kiss” and the Purple and Multi-Colour labels.
“No Rest for the Wicked” is the third studio album by the Canadian rock band Helix. It is also their major label debut, on Capitol Records.
“No Rest for the Wicked” is the third studio album by the Canadian rock band Helix. It is also their major label debut, on Capitol Records.
Walkin’ The Razor’s Blade was the fourth studio album by the Canadian heavy metal band Helix. It was released on the Capitol Records label in 1984.
“White Lace & Black Leather” is the 1981 album by the American Hard Rock band “Helix”, this album is their first album featuring bassist Mike Uzelac and only album with drummer Leo Niebudek.
“Wild in the Streets” is the sixth album by the Hard Eock band Helix, released in 1987.
ELOY is a Prog Rock / Krautrock band from Hannover, Germany and was founded in 1969 by Frank Bornemann ( Guitars ). Their main activity periods was from 1971 until 1984 during which the band released a dozen of studio albums. This web-page shows a selection of their vinyl lp albums released during 1971 until 1982. Here you will find hires photos of the albums front & back cover as well as photos of the inner cover pages, custom inner sleeves and close-ups of the record labels.
This is the German release of Eloy’s Colours album, their ninth album, originally eleased in 1980.
This is the Netherlands release of Eloy’s Colours album, their ninth album, originally eleased in 1980.
This album “ELOY – Inside” is the second album by German progressive rock band Eloy. It was released in 1973.
Ocean is the sixth official full-length album by the German Prog Rock / Krautrock band ELOY, it was released in 1977.
“Time to Turn” is the tenth studio album by German progressive rock band Eloy, it was released in 1982.
“Countdown to Extinction ” is the fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band Megadeth. It was released on July 14, 1992 through Capitol Records. “Countdown to Extinction” is Megadeth’s best-selling album, eventually achieving double platinum status. The album also produced the band’s most successful hit singles, “Symphony of Destruction”, “Sweating Bullets”, “Skin O’ My Teeth” and “Foreclosure of a Dream”, videos were made for all singles and also for “High Speed Dirt”.
“DEMON EYES” is a Heavy Metal band from Sanois in France. This band was formed in 1982 by Thierry “Atomic Tim” Masson and Philippe “Fil Of Steel” Masson. The band “Demon Eyes” has mainly been active from 1982 until 1990. They reunited in 2006 but have not released any new recordings since.
“RITES OF CHAOS” is the debut album by the French Heavy Metal band “DEMON EYES”, it was released on Ebony Records in 1984.
Ebony ) 12″ Vinyl LP AlbumThis web-page is a Photo Gallery of Saxon’s most desirable albums which have been released during the 1970s and 1980s. For each album you will find photos of the front, back album cover, inside of gatefold covers, custom inner sleeve as well as close-ups of the record labels. Additional their are detailed Saxon album descriptions with production information, tracklistings.
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Raw Power RAWLP 038
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SAXON – Anthology 2LP NWOBHM (1988) | ||
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EMI Parlophone 1C K 060-20 0765 6 A
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SAXON – Back on the Streets 12″ Extended version (1985, Germany) | ||
| Carrere 66081
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SAXON – Crusader (1984, France)
Crusader is the sixth album by the band Saxon, it was released in 1984 The album has been produced and engineered by Kevin Beamish who has worked on several albums for Leatherwolf and Saxon during the 1980s. |
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| Carrere 67.811
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SAXON – Denim and Leather (1981, France)
“Denim and Leather” is the fourth studio album by English heavy metal band Saxon released in 1981 . The name of the album and song was inspired by the popular attire of metalheads in the early 1980s, defined by denim pants and leather jackets. The song is seen as a tribute from the band to their fans while describing the history of the sub-culture and the rise of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). |
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Carrere Records 67870
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SAXON – The Eagle Has Landed (1982, France)
“The Eagle Has Landed” is the first live album by heavy metal band Saxon. It was recorded during the 1981 United States raw of the world tour |
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| Green Capitol Records SN-66180
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SAXON – The Eagle has Landed Live (1982, Canada)
“The Eagle Has Landed” is the first live album by heavy metal band Saxon. It was recorded during the 1981 United States raw of the world tour |
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| EMI Parlophone 1C 064-24 0400 1
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SAXON – Innocence is NO Excuse (1986)
“Innocence Is No Excuse” is the seventh studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1985 It is the group’s first album for EMI after a falling-out with their previous label, Carrere Records. |
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| Carrere 67968
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Saxon – Power and the Glory (1983, France)
is the fifth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). This is the first Saxon studio album with new drummer Nigel Glockler. |
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| EMI 1C 064-24 06203 1
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SAXON – Rock The Nations (1986, Germany)
“Rock The Nations” is the 1986 album released by the British Heavy Metal band (NWOBHM) “Saxon”. It was recorded at the Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum and Elton John was guest musician on a couple of tracks. |
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| Pink Carrere 67.331
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SAXON – S/T Self-Titled (1979, France)
This the debut studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon released in 1979 and is considered the first ever NWOBHM |
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| Carrere 66174
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SAXON – Strong Arm Metal, Saxon’s Greatest Hits (1984, France)
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| CARRERE 67.621
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SAXON – Strong Arm of the Law Gatefold (1980, France)
This album “SAXON Strong Arm of the Law” is the third studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1980. |
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Carrere CAR 38-126
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Saxon – Wheels of Steel (1980, USA)
“Wheels of Steel” is the second studio album by heavy metal band Saxon. It was released in 1980 |
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| Carrere 67.484 / Heath Levy Music | SAXON – Wheels of Steel (1980, France) | ||
| Carrere CAL 115 | SAXON – Wheels of Steel (1980, England) | ||
Source: Wild Dogs – Reign of Terror Heavy Metal 12″ LP – Vinyl Records Collector’s Information #vinylrecords
“Reign Of Terror” is the third official album released by the American Speed/Power Metal band “Wild Dogs”.
This album “Reign Of Terror” was recorded at the Prairie Sun Studios, Cotate, California and produced by Steve “Boom” Fontano and released in 1987.
WEHRMACH is the second and final album released by this American Thrash Metal band
Synopsis: Despite their German name: “Wehrmacht”, this is a Thrash Metal band from Portland, Oregon, USA. Their main activity period was from 1985 until 1990 in which they released two official albums: Shark Attack 1987 and Biermacht 1989.
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