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New Releases / Re-Issues

Here is a small compilation of new and upcoming releases / re-issues to be released soon. If you have any news of new additions please let me know. I do not intend on announcing bootleg releases as they do not appeal to me and I do not approve of them.

Armored Sainttba
"Symbol Of Salvation" line-up is back to making kick-ass metal with John Bush on lead vocals. Maybe Anthrax wasn't satisfying his "metal-urges"?

Becker, JasonThe Raspberry Jams
1st cd of a 3 cd deal stuck with Shrapnel Records! This is a collection of previously recorded guitar ideas and half-songs by Jason Becker ranging from 1987-1993!

Bullet BoysGreatest Hits
Well gang ...they're back and with a vengeance ...NOT! They still suck but they're still gonna give it another shot. Hehhh.

Cats In BootsEllis Ohashi
Looks like these guys are a dollar short and a century late with their follow-up effort to "Kicked & Klawed". Maybe something will happen for them this time ...but don't hold your breath. By the looks of it this must be a Japanese-only release.

DC4Mood Swings
Guitarist, Jeff Duncan (ex-Odin, Armored Saint, Lost Boys) has a new project and has released this 5 track ep.

Doctor ButcherThe Demos!!!
The "Metal-Maestro'" Jon Oliva released some early demos of his 1994 side-project onto cd for the Savatage fans to drool over. Also features Savatage guitarist Chis Caffery.

Dokken, Dontba
Japanese-only solo release by this Dokken frontman!

GiuffriaGiuffria
Ex-Angel / House of Lords Greg Giuffria's band's Japanese re-issue featuring limited edition packaging.

GiuffriaSilk & Steel
Sophomore release now a Japanese re-issue with 2 bonus tracks and limited edition packaging!

HelixLong Way To Heaven
Canadian metal now available for the first time on cd; their 3rd release on Atlantic records.

HelstarBurning Star
First-time issue on cd ...other than being bootleged through Reborn Classics. Another Combat re-issue/debut issue on cd release - thank you Combat for doing the right thing!

Hurricanetba
To tell you the truth ...I don't know much about this but it's probably just a "greatest hits" bull-shit release - we can only hope for more!

ImpellitteriCrunch
More amazing axework from this guitar-god and "lower" vocal work from Rob Rock! Claims to be heavier than previous efforts . . . compared to a mix of Pantera and White Zombie but with blazing solos!

Leatherwolftba
A full-length studio release following a tremendous live release! Original lineup in-tact!

Lizzy Bordentba
Yes! Febuary, 2000 seems to be the month this new release will be available on Metal Blade Records!

Motley CrueEntertainment Or Death
New live release; Japanese version features 1 bonus track.

MasiIn The Name Of Bach
Italian guitarist once again showing his versaltility in guitarmanship ...now sounding like Malmsteen.

Panteratba
It's about time ...geeze! I've been waiting long enough!

PoisonOpen Up And Say Ahh!
Re-issue / re-master featuring 1 bonus track ...and NOT Japanese pressing! Also features limited edtion packaging.

Racer Xtba
Orignal lineup serving up more guitar pyrotechniques than you can shake a stick at! Paul Rules man!

Roberts, KanePhoenix Down - Under A Wild Sky
Ex-Alice Coope guitarist / muscle-man ...releases another solo release.

SavatagePoets And Madmen
Finally . . . a studio release amidst all the greatest hits releases and re-master releases! This band obviously is doing something very right . . . think about it . . . what other metal outfit from the 80's is still on a major label and the same label major label that signed them from the start? These guys ARE living legends!

Sun Red SunLost Tracks
Same line-up excluding Ray Gillan (R.I.P.) ...and adding John West on vocals.

Tramp, MikeRemembering White Lion
Re-worked and re-recorded White Lion classics. I'm still hoping for a reunion!

WarrantLatest And Greatest
Greatest hits release along with unreleased tracks from their past!

Wicked AllianceTwisted Beauty
Jake E. Lee (ex-Ozzy & ex-Badlands) and Mandy Lion (ex-WWIII & George Lynch guest vocalist) team up on a Japanese-only release to deliver the goods!

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