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Some rare Italian compilations

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:42 am
by DaN
Here's 2 of the finest European underground compilations I've heard in a long while. All recordings should be exclusive to these albums (not counting demos of course).

"Heavy Metal Eruption" from '83 was one of the first (if not THE first) Real Metal comps from Italy, mostly known for including the DEATH SS-track "Black & Violet", but it's also full to the brim of top-quality, fast and raw HM from the likes of HALLOWEEN, CRYING STEEL, SHINING BLADE etc.. The ROLLERBALL track rips - creepy and unique stuff w/ wild Toto Bergman/Steve Sylvester-like vocals. Another cool surprise is the ELEKTRADRIVE track "The Lord Of The Ring", unlike their other wimpy material a fantastic Epic Metal scorcher!

"Heavy Metal Made in Italy" from '84 is equally great. More storming material from SHINING BLADE and ELEKTRADRIVE, as well as a killer exclusive GUNFIRE track, the raw & mean BLACK EVIL, unknowns WHISPERING BELLS (best track on the album?) and more. Enjoy:
http://rapidshare.com/files/210965592/Italy.rar

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:17 pm
by nightsblood
Cool! Metal Eruption is a good one, haven't heard it in years! Don't know the second one, so I'll def. check it out. Thanks for sharing!

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:39 pm
by The Erlking
I have a rip of HM Eruption and it's great but I haven't heard the other comp. I can later upload Not Just Spaghetti And Mandolini comp in this thread if someone wants to hear it.

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:25 pm
by Black Axe
Thanks a bunch. Now playing Heavy Metal Eruptian, great stuff!

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:28 pm
by DaN
The Erlking wrote:I can later upload Not Just Spaghetti And Mandolini comp in this thread if someone wants to hear it.
Please do. I had the opportunity to pick this one up for a decent price, but got the impression it was the typical late 80's 50/50 Sleeze/mediocre Thrash comp. Need to hear it for final judgement.

Re: Some rare Italian compilations

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:53 pm
by Black Axe
DaN wrote:Another cool surprise is the ELEKTRADRIVE track "The Lord Of The Ring", unlike their other wimpy material a fantastic Epic Metal scorcher!
Yes, great song. That main riff has always been awesome. :lol:

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:40 am
by pzman
Many thanks for this, DaN!

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:46 am
by ION BRITTON
Yes, two great compilations. I prefer HMMII a bit more. My favourite tracks from each one are HALLOWEEN's "Vikings" and BLACK EVIL's amazing "Hell's Rats" that wasn't included in their demo.

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:52 pm
by Immerstahl
Mixtape favs! I really love these compilations...

"Mr Mountain"... what an anthem, haha!

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:48 pm
by Derrick Metaliszta
Thanks for these, sounds interesting, hopefully something special...molto grazie ragazzo!!!

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:45 am
by Avenger
Thanks a bunch.

I'll have to give this a listen, hopefully, some time this week...

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:42 pm
by metalmaster
hell yes, thanx for this. I will listen to it as son as it downloads

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:49 pm
by Sgt. Kuntz
Thanks for sharing. I didn't realize, that ELEKTRADRIVE had such great songs like "Secret of the Holy Grave" and "Lord of the Rings".

Outstanding! I need to purchase that album, as soon as possible. It's always nice, when you discover greatness, where you didn't expected it.

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:40 am
by doomedplanet
Dan, thanks for the rips, I've had these albums for about 15 years but have not listen to them for 6-7 years, will be good to hear them again.

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:10 pm
by tearitup1234
Many thanks Dan for the Italian steel. Some great songs on both of these compilations.