Carry the Torch - Delusion - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Swedish/American supergroup Pre-Human Vaults was founded by guitarist Ronnie Björnström (Solution.45, ex-Aeon) in 2012. Initially intended to combine the thrashier side of bands, such as early Metallica, Testament and Machine Head, with a more straightforward death metal-oriented sound, it later progressed into something else, but with that first notion still as the starting point. Even the PHV logo was a direct result of that first notion. Four songs were initially written, but it wasn't until 2014, when Ronnie was visited by American drummer Michael Gomez (ex-Black Plague) in his studio Garageland Studios, that the foundation and sound of the band came together. Gomez's aggressive, yet groovy playing style suited the songs perfectly and a collaboration was started. Shortly afterwards, Peter Nordin (ex-Meshuggah, Calipash) came to the studio and recorded bass on the songs, and a solid foundation was created. Ronnie then mixed the 4-song demo and sent it to Christian Älvestam, who is known for his aggressive singing style in bands such as Solution.45, Scar Symmetry, Unmoored and many others. Guitarist Patrik Gardberg (Torchbearer, ex-Solution.45, ex-Ammotrack) was asked to record solos on the songs, and as of then the band was 100% complete, but would be put on hold for a short amount of time Album Tracks 1. Whirlwind Reaper 2. Close to All Next to Nothing 3. When the Trap Is Set 4. Shadow 44

2007 debut full length album from the Dutch Metal band led by former Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Westerholt. Martijn left Within Temptation in 2001 when it was discovered that he suffered from Pfeiffer's Disease. After perservering for a few years, he formed Delain, a female-fronted Symphonic Metal band that has garnered rave reviews from the press and fans alike. Icarus. Album Tracks 1. Sever 2. Frozen 3. Silhouette of a Dancer 4. No Compliance 5. See Me in Shadow 6. Shattered 7. The Gathering 8. Daylight Lucidity 9. Seepwalkers Dream 10. A Day for Ghosts 11. Pristine 12. (Deep) Frozen (Bonus Track)

The sensational comeback album of the Swedish metal legend.The band already the band attained an unbroken cult status in the Hard'n'Heavy scene in no time with their self-titled debut in 1983.Robb Flynn of Machine Head, for example, said the first song they ever played live was a Torch song. And Snowy Shaw of King Diamond said that he named his first band after a song by Torch.Faster, heavier and louder! That was the motto under which Torch started as a young band. And even 36 years after the last regular album nothing has changed in that attitude.The new songs, created with the help of Grammy nominated producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, U.D.O., Pretty Maids...), combine Torch's old school metal feeling with a powerful, contemporary sound.Four of the five founding members from the original line-up are still involved today. Album Tracks 1. Knuckle Duster 2. Collateral Damage 3. All Metal, No Rust 4. Feed the Flame 5. In the Dead of Night 6. Cradle to Grave 7. Snake Charmer 8. Intruder 9. To the Devil His Due