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Spitfire Records
Spitfire Records was a subsidiary of Eagle Rock Entertainment located in New York City, United States. In September 1998, Paul Bibeau founded, launched and rapidly developed Spitfire Records Inc. from a two-man operation located in his home bedroom in suburban Long Island, New York, to one of the premier independent record labels worldwide. The label experienced consistent growth from start-up, Mr. Bibeau successfully negotiated a partnership with Eagle Rock Entertainment (Eagle Vision), a London, England-based audio and visual company. Releases * Crimson Glory – '' Astronomica'' – 1999 * Testament – '' The Gathering'' – 1999 * Pride & Glory – '' Pride & Glory'' (reissue) – 1999 * Zakk Wylde – '' Book of Shadows '' (reissue) – 1999 * Black Label Society – ''Sonic Brew'' – 1999 * Eric Carr – ''Rockology'' – 1999 * Sebastian Bach – ''Bring 'Em Bach Alive!'' – 1999 * TNT – ''Transistor'' – 1999 * Enuff Z'Nuff – ''Paraphernalia'' – 1999 * N17 †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gathering (Testament Album)
''The Gathering'' is the eighth studio album by American thrash metal band Testament, released on June 8, 1999. It was the first release the band had done with Spitfire Records. Co-produced by band members, Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson, this was the first album featuring new musicians Steve DiGiorgio on bass guitar and Dave Lombardo on drums. Billy, Peterson and Lombardo, along with longtime Testament collaborator Del James, are also given composer credits on the album. It would also be the only Testament album for 23 years to feature Lombardo, who left the band right before the tour for ''The Gathering'' started and he would rejoin in 2022. ''The Gathering'' continued Testament's transition into death metal which began on their previous album '' Demonic'', but it also brought back their thrash-oriented sound. As a result, this album has been seen as a return-to-form for the band. Overview ''The Gathering'' featured eleven tracks when it was released, drawing critic and fan accl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Eagle Rock Entertainment is an international producer and distributor of music films and programming. It operates two record labels (Eagle Records and Armoury Records), a full-service production company (Eagle Rock Productions) and a music publishing subsidiary (Eagle-i Music). History Eagle Rock Entertainment was founded in April 1997 by Terry Shand, Geoff Kempin and Julian Paul, three former colleagues at Castle Communications, with capital coming from BMG. It was later acquired by Edel Records and in 2001 entirely sold to the British investment company HgCapital for £34 million. In 2007 a minority stake was re-acquired by Edel AG. The Eagle Vision division was established in 2000. Eagle Rock Entertainment's headquarters are in London with offices in New York and affiliate offices around the world. In April 2014, Eagle Rock Entertainment was acquired by Universal Music Group. Universal Music's purchase of Eagle followed that of much of EMI. Terry Shand continues to lead the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic Brew
''Sonic Brew'' is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society, released on October 28, 1998 in Japan and May 4, 1999 in the US by Spitfire Records. Unlike the albums that followed, this album still possessed a distinct Southern rock overtone that up to this time had predominated Zakk Wylde's solo writing style. It contained 13 tracks (lacking "Lost My Better Half" and "No More Tears"); the cover art was printed on clear plastic, with a separate paper booklet. The back cover was printed with golden ink, and the packaging was, overall, a lot higher quality than all later versions. There was a long delay before it was released outside Japan, because the drums and vocals were buried on some of the tracks towards the end of the disc, so it was collectively decided to remix it for the US release. Due to the delay, Wylde and drummer Phil Ondich decided to give the US an added bonus and went to the studio in California and recorded the aggressive "Lost My Bet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wiped Out (Raven Album)
''Wiped Out'' is the second full-length album by British heavy metal band Raven, released in 1982. Reception In 2005, ''Wiped Out'' was ranked number 495 in '' Rock Hard'' magazine's book of ''The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time''. Track listing All songs written by Gallagher, Gallagher, and Hunter. Personnel Raven *John Gallagher – bass, vocals *Mark Gallagher – guitar *Rob Hunter – drums Production *Keith Nichol – producer, engineer References 1982 albums Raven (British band) albums {{1980s-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Until You Drop
''Rock Until You Drop'' is the first full-length album by British heavy metal band Raven, released in 1981. The album was the first of many heavy metal studio albums issued by British independent label Neat Records. It reached position No. 63 in the UK Albums Chart. The song "Lambs to the Slaughter" was covered by German thrash metal band Kreator on their '' Out of the Dark... Into the Light'' EP, added to the re-mastered ''Terrible Certainty ''Terrible Certainty'' is the third studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator, released in 1987 through Noise Records Noise Records is a German heavy metal record label founded in 1983 by German music industry personality Karl-Ulrich ...'' CD in 2000. Track listing All songs written by Gallagher, Gallagher and Hunter, except where noted. Personnel Raven *John Gallagher – lead vocals, bass, classical guitar *Mark Gallagher – electric guitar, backing vocals *Rob Hunter – drums, backing vocals Production * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raven (band)
Raven are an English heavy metal band, formed in 1974 by the Gallagher brothers, bassist and vocalist John and guitarist Mark. They have released fourteen studio albums to date, and had a hit with the single "On and On". Often referred to as "athletic rock", the band gained notoriety as part of the early-to-mid 1980s new wave of British heavy metal scene and is considered to be an influence and inspiration on the development of the thrash metal genre, including " the big four" (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax), as well as other bands such as Testament, Exodus, Overkill, Kreator, Destruction, Sodom, Onslaught, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Coroner, Annihilator, and Razor. Raven are also notable for headlining Metallica's first-ever national tour in 1983. History Formation (1974–1979) Raven was formed in 1974 in Newcastle, England, by brothers John and Mark Gallagher, and Paul Bowden. The band began creating a sound which was rooted in British hard rock, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defy Everything
N17 (sometimes known as November 17) is an Industrial metal band from Phoenix, Arizona, United States. They released two albums and were signed to Slipdisc Records (a division of Mercury Records) until the label closed in late 1999. They are also signed to Spitfire Records. History Formed in 1993 in, N17 was one of the original crossover electronic/metal bands. Maintaining a sound of timeless music with their records, '' Trust No One'' and '' Defy Everything'', the group stayed true to its run as a band. N17 combines aggressive sound-scapes with heavy guitar riffs, electronic elements and intensive drumming. The band takes its name from the November 17, 1973, student uprising at Athens Polytechnic University. Twenty students were killed when Greek army tanks suppressed the protests, and the group was formed in part to retaliate against the ruling military junta. N17 has played and toured with notable bands including Marilyn Manson, Misfits, Fear Factory, Front Line Assembly, T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N17 (band)
N17 (sometimes known as November 17) is an Industrial metal band from Phoenix, Arizona, United States. They released two albums and were signed to Slipdisc Records (a division of Mercury Records) until the label closed in late 1999. They are also signed to Spitfire Records. History Formed in 1993 in, N17 was one of the original crossover electronic/metal bands. Maintaining a sound of timeless music with their records, '' Trust No One'' and ''Defy Everything'', the group stayed true to its run as a band. N17 combines aggressive sound-scapes with heavy guitar riffs, electronic elements and intensive drumming. The band takes its name from the November 17, 1973, student uprising at Athens Polytechnic University. Twenty students were killed when Greek army tanks suppressed the protests, and the group was formed in part to retaliate against the ruling military junta. N17 has played and toured with notable bands including Marilyn Manson, Misfits, Fear Factory, Front Line Assembly, Ty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paraphernalia (album)
This record is one of a string of mid-career recordings by Chicago natives Enuff Z'Nuff. ''Paraphernalia'' is arguably heavier in nature than many of their previous recordings. This album is also notable for its guest appearances from other famous Chicago area musicians, including Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, James Young of Styx, and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, all featured on lead guitar for several of the album's tracks. A promotional video was shot for the single "Freak". The director of the video, comedian Matt Kissane, is also a Chicago resident. Clips from the "Freak" video were televised nationally on VH1. . Retrieved January 17, 2012. The song "Ain't It Funny" also received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enuff Z'Nuff
Enuff Z'Nuff (a sensational spelling of "enough's enough") is an American rock band from Blue Island, Illinois, founded by singer Donnie Vie and bassist Chip Z'Nuff. The Chicago-area band is best known for their charting singles " Fly High Michelle" and " New Thing". Enuff Z'Nuff has continually recorded and toured throughout their career of more than 30 years, releasing 16 studio albums and 24 CDs to date. Their songs have been recorded by several other musicians, including Paul Gilbert, the Wildhearts, and Nelson. The group has appeared on MTV, Howard Stern and David Letterman. In addition to their independent label releases, their music has been released on the major labels Atco Records and Arista Records. History Formation (1984–1989) Enuff Z'Nuff formed in 1984 as "Enough Z'Nuff." The band soon grew a live following and recorded their first demo songs, some of which would be officially released later in their career. The band's first single, "Fingers On It", received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transistor (TNT Album)
''Transistor'' is the seventh studio album by the Norway, Norwegian hard rock band TNT (Norwegian band), TNT. While it kept the alternative feel of ''Firefly (TNT album), Firefly'', it was more successful than ''Firefly'', with the song "Just Like God" receiving some radioplay at US College radio stations. Track listing "Just Like God" is not included on the Japanese edition. Personnel Band *Tony Harnell – vocals *Ronni Le Tekrø – guitars, backing vocals on "Free Again" *Morten Skaget, Morty Black – bass guitar, backing vocals on "Free Again" Associated members * Dag Stokke – keyboards * Frode Lamøy – drums, percussion Additional personnel *Embee Normann – background vocals on "Under My Pillow" *Eli Kristin Hagen – background vocals on "Into Pieces" Album credits *Ken Ingwersen – producer, mixing *Dag Stokke – engineer *Tina Norris - cover model Fan and media reception The album was met with mixed reviews amongst fans and reviewers alike. It was given m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TNT (Norwegian Band)
TNT is a Norwegian heavy metal band from Trondheim, formed in 1982. The band has released fourteen studio albums, three EPs and four live albums while going through numerous line-up changes since its formation. Guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø is the only consistent member of TNT. TNT has sold between 4-5 million albums worldwide as of 2016. History 1980s and 1990s TNT was formed in the Norwegian city of Trondheim in 1982, by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dag Ingebrigtsen, guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø, bassist Steinar Eikum and drummer Diesel Dahl. Securing a national record contract with PolyGram subsidiary Vertigo Norway, they released their self-titled debut album the same year — their only album that features Norwegian lyrics — and got a hit with the single "Harley-Davidson". In August 1983 bassist Morty Black replaced Eikum, and the following year American vocalist Tony Harnell replaced Ingebrigtsen, making his debut on TNT's second album, ''Knights of the New Thunder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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