DRAGONSLAYER (NWOBHM) Press Release

Shadow Kingdom · Post by **Shadow Kingdom** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:57 pm

[This thread is moved from Victim Of Time/Mod.]

NWOBHM's Dragonslayer CD reissue out this October
on Shadow Kingdom Records

This long-forgotten band DRAGONSLAYER, from the classic NWOBHM scene, is finally having their music unearthed for release on a special CD reissue from SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS in October.

SHADOW KINGDOM has assembled and made available together for the first time ever the band's three-song 7", as well as demo material from 1982 and 1986, all in their original quality on CD. It was also be available in a gorgeous limited edition 2xLP format.

For fans of early-era JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS, UFO, DEEP PURPLE and BLACK SABBATH.

The full tracklisting:

1. The Slayer
2. Run Like Hell
3. Blind Terror
4. I Want Your Life
5. Satan Is Free
6. Broken Hearts
7. Man In The Dark
8. Hammer Head
9. Lady Of The Night
10. Rock With Me
11. Lies In Your Eyes
12. Dragon Drums
13. The Hunger
14. Satan's Soldiers
15. The Battle Is On
16. Catch Me

DRAGONSLAYER:
Tony Mamwell - Vocals
Phil Odins - Guitars
Steve Morgan - Bass
Dave Phillips - Drums
Bob Carol - Drums

BIO:
Originally called HEAVY THUNDER, the band quickly had changed their name to SLAYER -- the first band to use that name. This reissue of the bands music contain's music under the SLAYER name, as well as the name they eventually would end up with: DRAGONSLAYER. While the band did work hard, they never did sign a record deal, but did officially release a three-song 7" in 1984. SHADOW KINGDOM has assembled and made available together for the first time ever the music found on the band's three-song 7", as well as demo material from 1982 and 1986, all in their original qulality.If ever there was a band that could have really ignited the NWOBHM scene -- with the right push -- it was DRAGONSLAYER. So if you're a fan of early JUDAS PRIEST. SCORPIONS, UFO, DEEP PURPLE and BLACK SABBATH, then you'll be drawn into DRAGONSLAYER's amazing songwriting, solid high vocals, catchy riffs, and memorable choruses. Y'know? The stuff NWOBHM was built on!

Also available from SHADOW KINGDOM:
RITUAL - "Widow" (reissue)
RITUAL - "Valley Of The Kings" (reissue)
IRONSWORD - "Overlords Of Chaos"

For more information, copies of material to review and/or scheduling interviews, please get in touch!

IXMATI MEDIA:
URL: www.ixmatimedia.com
MySpace: www.myspace.com/ixmatimedia

BlackStele · Post by **BlackStele** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:21 pm

GREAT, GREAT!!!

Shadow Kingdom · Post by **Shadow Kingdom** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:48 pm

Double vinyl just for you Black Stele!

Shadow Kingdom · Post by **Shadow Kingdom** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:31 pm

I just threw up a song on myspace.

Check out "THE SLAYER"

http://www.myspace.com/shadowkingdomrecords

MEXDefenderOfSteel · Post by **MEXDefenderOfSteel** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:30 am

ealier today i ended up on ur myspace man, great song,great band...ill have to add that to my Shadow list

Shadow Kingdom · Post by **Shadow Kingdom** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:39 am

Cool man! Thanks for checking it out!

great_knuthulhu · Post by **great_knuthulhu** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:01 am

Great. In addition to the CDs and LPs, I also get great new releases from the money spent in your shop. You'll have my support for as longs as you go on like this.

ION BRITTON · Post by **ION BRITTON** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:40 am

great_knuthulhu wrote:You'll have my support for as longs as you go on like this.

And mine as well. So many great releases, i hope it will continue this way.

mordred · Post by **mordred** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:04 pm

One of the greatest forgotten NWOBHM bands in my book. Their last demo is better than the single I think. I have yeat to hear the earlier demo recordings.

Maybe someone knows... There is this mid section in one song on the last demo, I think it's "The Hunger" but I'm not quite sure. There's harmonies, guitar solo and shit. I can swear that I have heard that exact same song segment in some other song by some other band but I can't for the love of my life think of which song/band it is. Anyone got a clue?

ION BRITTON · Post by **ION BRITTON** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:24 pm

The 7" is average compared to the demo, which is absolutely killer.

mordred · Post by **mordred** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:45 pm

ION BRITTON wrote:The 7" is average compared to the demo, which is absolutely killer.

Yes, I think so to. Not that the 7'' is bad by any means, but the demo is superior for sure. Wonder what the early demos will be like? Essential purchase any way.

mordred · Post by **mordred** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:19 pm

Tim, do you have any idea when you'll get the TGOS "Ice Worm" EP and the new Lamp of Thoth CD in stock? Would make a nice order together with Dragonslayer and the new WFG.

nightsblood · Post by **nightsblood** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:39 pm

Interesting. I only know the EP, which IMO has 2 average songs and one good song ('Broken Hearts'). Should make a nice release. The song on myspace sounds pretty good

Shadow Kingdom · Post by **Shadow Kingdom** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:50 pm

mordred wrote:Tim, do you have any idea when you'll get the TGOS "Ice Worm" EP and the new Lamp of Thoth CD in stock? Would make a nice order together with Dragonslayer and the new WFG.

I should have that here any day now. I dunno what's up, I'll find from Karl and let you guys know asap!

And yes great_knuthulhu... I'm going to continue to do what I'm doing for as long as I can. It's starting to get really expensive now since pressing prices have gone up.

Shadow Kingdom · Post by **Shadow Kingdom** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:33 pm

I added the next song on the album, "Run Like Hell"

I guess the ICE WORM is still at the pressing plant.