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Release: Bloodstained, Demo Song 1986
Genre: Heavy MetalCountry: Sweden (Finspång)
Bitrate: 128kbps
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Many of you have requested more songs from the group BLACKBIRD who contributed with the song "RISE" on the "Double Up" 2LP compilation. I can finally delight you with a demo song recorded in 1986 entitled "Bloodstained", more songs exists which hopefully will turn up here in the near future so stay tuned!.
Here are some short info: The band contained members from Blizzard (same band featured on the DOUBLE UP comp and released the MLP "Fading Away" in 1987). The only members known to me are Erik - Drums and Rickard Sörman - Bass(?). Blackbird are since 4 years back reformed - mostly doing Judas Priest covers and some video recordings are actually available at powerage40plus Youtube channel!, here is a video of Blackbird performing "Diamonds and Rust" live in 2008. ENJOY!!
Release: Master of Evil, EP 1983
Covers: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Vinyl B | Inverted Front
Articles: Metal Madness nº2 '84 | Metal Madness nº4 '86
Genre: Heavy MetalCovers: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Vinyl B | Inverted Front
Articles: Metal Madness nº2 '84 | Metal Madness nº4 '86
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 320kbps / 16-bit WAV
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Rip from the 1st press vinyl of the masterpiece MLP "Master of Evil" released by Fingerprint Records in 1983 [#FING MLP 002]. Known for the misprint of the bandname here spelled MINDLESS SINNERS. 320kbps and lossless rip with scans included, enjoy!.
1. Broken Freedom
2. Key of Fortune
3. Master of Evil
4. Screaming for Mercy
Release: Demo #3, 1987
Genre: Heavy MetalCountry: Sweden (Karlshamn)
Bitrate: 128kbps
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Here is finally the long time requested 3rd demo of swedish HATCHET ripped and shared by kenpesan, thankyou!!. If someone have any bandphotos/demo scans or articles of the band please contact me. Still looking for their second demo "Hatchet - Demo #2 (198x)".
1. Broken Heart
2. Anxiety
3. World War 3
Release: Coming Down / Wise Men, Single 1986
Genre: Melodic Heavy MetalCovers: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Band Photo 1 / 2 / 3
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 320kbps
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1. Coming Down
2. Wise Men
3. Running Nights (Live at New Theatre in Östersund '87)
Great swedish private 7" single released/published by Frösö Musik AB/Suspekt Music in '86 [#MMM-451]. Recorded at Stockholm Recording Studios, mixed by Johan Walin and mastered by Peter Dahl. Line-up: Lars "Crazze" Crantz - Vocals, Ingo Andersson - Guitars, Svenne Svensson - Guitars, Esse Swerin - Bass and Leffe Persson - Drums.
The B-side are of low quality, but listenable! (shared by Crazze himself), the A-Side are in 320kbps. A bonus live song are also included entitled "Running Nights" recorded at New Theatre in Östersund 1987. For More info check out SUSPEKTS Official Youtube Channel or Facebook Page (the band recently reformed!).
Genre: Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 320kbps
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Proggy hard rock with swedish lyrics, nothing special IMO.. maybe of interest for someone. Released by CWC records [#CWC 015] in 1982. Line-up: Jan-Olof Jansson - Guitar, Hans Schakonat - Guitar, Lasse Nordström - Vocals, Micael Stålbom - Drums & Ulf Ahlberg - Bass.
1. Kom Igen, Kom Igen
2. Asocial
Genre: Pop / Rock
Country: Sweden (Umeå)
Bitrate: 320kbps
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1. Ögon
2. Ögon (Sjung Själv / Karaoke Version)
Änglarna (Angels) started out a few years before this single. The band hailed from Umeå, Sweden and they released one vinyl single in 1990 under the name of ANGEL. They then changed name to ÄNGLARNA and went to the Gotland to record their second single. The track was "Ögon (Eyes)" that are featured on this single in both the normal version and in a karaoke version. Both ANGEL and ÄNGLARNA features Owe Lingwall on drums that later would go on to play with NOCTURNAL RITES. The band folded after this single (that were released as both a vinyl and cd single) [Itchy Music / #IMS 004].
Artist: Metroz
Country: Sweden (Motala)
Bitrate: 320kbps
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The '89 demo of the death/thrashers METROZ from Motala, Sweden. Recorded at Art Serv Studio in Mjölby on December 15 - 17, 1989. Line-up: Stevo Bolgakoff - Vocals (Toxaemia), Tommy Hoppula - Guitar (Salvation), Fredrik - Guitar, Jonny Fagerström - Drums (Lucifer, Salvation, Belsebub), Mikael Andersson - Bass (Lucifer, Thy Primordial, Indungeon, Salvation, Carcaroht, Atryxion). Thanks to master88 for the share!.
Release: Brain Explosion, Demo 1989
Genre: Death / Thrash MetalCountry: Sweden (Motala)
Bitrate: 320kbps
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The '89 demo of the death/thrashers METROZ from Motala, Sweden. Recorded at Art Serv Studio in Mjölby on December 15 - 17, 1989. Line-up: Stevo Bolgakoff - Vocals (Toxaemia), Tommy Hoppula - Guitar (Salvation), Fredrik - Guitar, Jonny Fagerström - Drums (Lucifer, Salvation, Belsebub), Mikael Andersson - Bass (Lucifer, Thy Primordial, Indungeon, Salvation, Carcaroht, Atryxion). Thanks to master88 for the share!.
| 1. | Brain Explosion (Intro) | ||
| 2. | Violent Slaught | ||
| 3. | Slow Death | ||
| 4. | Criminal Defect | ||
| 5. | Agent Orange (Sodom Cover) |
Release: In The Colonnades, EP 1986 [Reissue 2008]
Genre: Punk / Heavy / Doom MetalCountry: Sweden
Bitrate: 320kbps
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In The Colonnades was a Swedish quintet with roots in punk and early 1970's metal. Magnus Gehlin (guitar) and Olle Borg (organ) shared a previous history in the early 1980's with local bands BEDBUGS and PLAST... Industrial, synth and inventive with an ironic twist. Ulf Lenneman (vocals) and the brothers Johan (bass) and Olle Pettersson (drums), had a more brutal and black side as their influences. Together they were to ignite the Swedish rock scene for four years. At a festival in Stockholm summer of 1986 they made an unforgettable impact on the audience. Five, tall men all in black leather and violent music with no inhibitions. After the concert they were signed to indie label: Joker Records. In the autumn of 1986 it resulted in the release of their debut mini-album .."In The Colonnades" which today has become a legend, a rarity and a collectors item. More info at Myspace.
1. Kill The Sun (Mini-Album '86)
2. Wheels (Wheels 7" '87)
3. Talk For An Hour (Mini-Album '86)
4. Fox Hill (Mini-Album '86)
5. Sort Of Heaven (Wheels 7" '87)
6. Total Destruction (Mini-Album '86)
7. Black Soul (Mini-Album '86)
8. Beating (Mini-Album '86)
9. Sexgun (Live Rockmagasinet, Örebro 1987)
10. Dropping Acid In A Combat Zone (Live Rockmagasinet, Örebro 1987)
11. Dreamland (Live Rockmagasinet, Örebro 1987)
12. Ain´t Love A Bitch (Live Rockmagasinet, Örebro 1987)
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 192kbps
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The '88 demo of the Oskarshamn based band CHARIZMA who released the debut album "Rock the World" in '85, thanks to Kissmar for the original upload!. More info at Wikipedia and Rickard Bransell's Charizma Website.
1. Stranger
2. Don't Look Back
3. Hold On
4. Dance Away
5. Take a Fall
6. One Life To Live
7. Guardian Angel
8. Lost in the Night
9. Lay Down Your Life
10. Turn Me On
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 192kbps
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Demos for a supposed 3rd album of MADISON who never saw the light, also contains an alternative version of the song "Land of Northern Lights". Credits for the upload of this bootleg comp goes to ppfinder, thanks!.
1. Time And Again
2. Cry Over My Heart
3. Land of Northern Lights
4. Best Years
5. This Time I'm Ready
6. Fairplay
7. I'm Alone Here
8. Where There Is a Will
9. Venetian Blind
10. Land of Northern Lights (Ver. 2)
Release: Live at the Nippon Seinenkan Hall, 24/3-1987
Genre: Melodic Hard Rock / MetalCountry: Sweden
Bitrate: 320kbps
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Madison live at the Nippon Seinenkan Hall, Tokyo on March 24th 1987.
1. Oh Rendez-Vous
2. Carry On
3. Mental Masturbation
4. Run Boy
5. Turn Me Loose
6. Guitar Solo (Part I)
7. Guitar Solo (Part II)
8. Drama
9. Pictures Return / Shine
10. Give It Back
11. Diamond Mistress (Part I)
12. Diamond Mistress (Part II)
13. Hotel Party
14. The Look In Your Eyes (Part I)
15. The Look In Your Eyes (Part II)
16. World Wide Man (Part I)
17. World Wide Man (Part II)
18. We Want More !
19. The Tale
Release: Rädd För Det Okända / Nya Skor, Single 1982
Scans: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Vinyl B
Genre: Soft Rock
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 192kbps
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1. Rädd För Det Okända (Afraid of the Unknown)
2. Nya Skor (New Shoes)
NATTFALL, translates NIGHTFALL, cool name but musically nothing special to my taste i'm afraid; but for some people this can be a jewel not yet discovered I guess!. The single was released on PANG RECORDS [#PSI 029] in '82 and produced by Peter Potenziometer & Inge Vidare. No info are given about the line-up on the sleeve just the two names pressed on the vinyl label: U. B-son Holmerin & L. Lundqvist, if anyone have the complete line-up please leave a comment.
Release: Demo #2, 1984
Genre: Heavy / Speed Metal
Country: Sweden (Oskarshamn)
Bitrate: FLAC
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The 2nd demo of Insane from Oskarshamn. If someone have any bandphotos or scans please leave a comment!.
1. Bringer to Love
2. Night of Destroyer
3. Be at the Top
4. Soldiers in the Dark
Release: Various Songs, 1985-1986
Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
Country: Sweden (Falkenberg)
Format: 128kbps
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1. Children of this Time (Demo '85?)
2. Don't Break My Heart Again (Demo '85?)
3. In the Heat of the Night (Demo '85?)
4. It's Too Late (Demo '85?)
5. Keep the Rock'n Roll Alive (Demo '85?)
6. Rock.. (?) (Promo Song/Video 1986)
7. Victims in Chains (The Metal Collection Vol. I 1986)
8. I'm Ready (Live Audio/Video 198x)
9. Drum Solo (Live Audio/Video 198x)
Accryl was a hard rock band from Falkenberg, Sweden formed in 1982 by Hasse Peterson - Bass, Kenneth Syréhn - Lead Vocals/Guitar, Anders Jansson - Drums/Vocals, Anders Lindecrantz - Lead Guitar and later joined by Fredric Johansson on guitar. These tracks featured here are various songs recorded between 1985-1986 including live tracks and a promo video made in 1986 for the song "Rock..(?)". There is also a song not 100% to be the swedish Accryl taken from the "Metal Collection Volume I" sampler entitled "Victims in Chains", if someone have any info or could confirm it to be this band please leave a comment.
In '86 Accryl did a split 7" with Union, Bronx and Blizzard, I haven't been able to find this anywhere so please get in touch if you have it for share or trade. More info at The Corroseum.
Release: Buried Alive, Demo Song 2011
Genre: Heavy MetalCountry: Sweden (Söderhamn)
Bitrate: 192kbps
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In 1985 the söderhamn based band RAZORBLADE independently released the 7" single "Run For Your Life/Ready To Fight", this and a 4-track demo came to be their only releases before disbanding. NOW almost 30 years later they're back under the new name AFTERLIFE and working on a demo for a future album. This single song you find here entitled "Buried Alive" was sent to me by their bassist Fredrik Gunnarsson together with the artwork you see above. If you're like me a big fan of swedish metal / traditional sounding stuff then I highly recommend you to check it out!!.
An official website will soon also be available at this address with more info: www.afterlife.nu
Afterlife are:
Fredrik Gunnarsson - Bass/Backing Vocals
John Gustavsson - Guitar/Vocals
Perra Eriksson - Drums/Backing Vocals
Release: Demo #1, 1984
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Sweden (Karlshamn)
Bitrate: Video/320kbps VBR
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Hatchet was a 5 piece heavy metal band from Karlshamn formed in '82 by Max Danielsson - Vocals, Mats "Putte" Brorsson - Drums, Jörgen "Gust" Nilsson - Bass, Håkan Jacobsson - Guitars & Kent Pettersson - Guitars. This is their first demo from 1984 + 3 bonus songs/videos: 'Broken Heart (Live)', 'World War 3' (from their 1987 demo) and an untitled song recorded live 1988. For live videos visit kenpesan at Yotube.
If someone have their "Demo #2 (198x)" / "Demo #3 (1987)" or photos/scans please get in touch!.
| 1. | Messiah of Evil | |
| 2. | Death Penalty | |
| 3. | Lord of the Horde | |
| 4. | Live Hard | |
| 5. | World War 3 [Bonus/Demo #3 (1987)] | |
| 6. | Broken Heart (Live '88) [Bonus] | |
| 7. | Unknown Title (Live '88) [Bonus] |
Artist: Vision
Release: Nattens Lekar / Fredagshjälte, Single 1983
Scans: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Vinyl B
Genre: Powerpop / Rock
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 192kbps
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1. Nattens Lekar (Night Games)
2. Fredagshjälte (Friday's Hero)
Not heavy but it sure have it's moments, this PANG release [#PSI 058] was recorded in '83 at Pharda Studio, Stockholm and produced by Pelle Andersson and engineered by Åke "Dånken" Karlsson. Shall not be confused with the new wave punk band from Lund.
Line-up:
Thomas Wallgren - Vocals
Mats Hallstensson - Guitar/Vocals
Christer Medors - Guitar/Vocals
Henrik Thall - Keyboards
Gunnar Eriksson - Bass
Henrik Andreasson - Drums
Release: Nattens Lekar / Fredagshjälte, Single 1983
Scans: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Vinyl B
Genre: Powerpop / Rock
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 192kbps
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1. Nattens Lekar (Night Games)
2. Fredagshjälte (Friday's Hero)
Not heavy but it sure have it's moments, this PANG release [#PSI 058] was recorded in '83 at Pharda Studio, Stockholm and produced by Pelle Andersson and engineered by Åke "Dånken" Karlsson. Shall not be confused with the new wave punk band from Lund.
Line-up:
Thomas Wallgren - Vocals
Mats Hallstensson - Guitar/Vocals
Christer Medors - Guitar/Vocals
Henrik Thall - Keyboards
Gunnar Eriksson - Bass
Henrik Andreasson - Drums
Release: Live at Bliksen, Holland 1989
Genre: Female Fronted / Thrash Metal
Country: Sweden (Gothenburg)
Bitrate: 320kbps
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Ice Age live performence at Blisken, Brummen (Holland) in '89. I guess no closer description are needed except that Debbie Gunn of Sentinel Beast, Znöwhite and Brutal Groove was the vocalist from 1989-90.. however if you are unfamiliar with these female thrashers visit their Myspace Page or Official Website for info.
-The archive contains 14 songs (all untitled, sorry!).-
Genre: Female Fronted / Thrash Metal
Country: Sweden (Gothenburg)
Bitrate: 320kbps
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Ice Age live performence at Blisken, Brummen (Holland) in '89. I guess no closer description are needed except that Debbie Gunn of Sentinel Beast, Znöwhite and Brutal Groove was the vocalist from 1989-90.. however if you are unfamiliar with these female thrashers visit their Myspace Page or Official Website for info.
-The archive contains 14 songs (all untitled, sorry!).-
Release: Demo, 1990
Genre: Thrash Metal
Country: Sweden (Sala)
Bitrate: 160kbps
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Here are 5 untitled songs from an unknown/incomplete(?) '90 demo of Harvey Wallbanger!, if someone have any info leave a comment!. The band consisted of Fritz Quasthoff - Vocals, Daniel Sören - Guitar, Johan Feldmann - Bass, Jonas Wincent - Drums & Magnus Hansson - Guitar (Power Unit). According to sources some of the members later played with the prog/thrash band Chickadeedickcheez.
-Looking for any of Harvey Wallbanger's demos & the 1991 single "Irrevocable Act".
1. Unknown Title
2. Unknown Title
3. Unknown Title
4. Unknown Title
5. Unknown Title
Release: Contradiction, Demo 1989
Genre: Speed / Thrash Metal
Country: Sweden (Stockholm, Saltsjöbaden)
Bitrate: 224kbps
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Contra was formed in '87 by Patrik Lindqvist - Vocals, Guitar, Jocke Strid - Guitar and Glenn Sundell - Drums. They released two demos and later went on to form Skull.
| 1. | He's a Grown-Up | ||
| 2. | The Mark | ||
| 3. | Intruder | ||
| 4. | Forever Dead |
Release: Live at Burgerweeshuis, Holland 13/10-1990
Genre: Doom Metal
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 160kbps
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Count Raven live in at Burgerweeshuis, Deventer (Holland) 13th of October 1990. Self-made front cover, enjoy!
1. Inam Naudemina
2. True Revelation
3. Within The Garden Of Mirrors
4. In The Name Of Rock'n'Roll
5. High Beliefs
6. Social Warfare
7. Black Sabbath
8. Point Of Youth
Release: Live in Rinkeby, 1991
Genre: Doom Metal
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 3202kbps
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3 songs from a live performence in Rinkeby '91, if someone have the complete gig please contact me!.
2. How Can It Be
3. Living Backwards (Saint Vitus Cover)
Release: Live, 1990-91
Genre: Melodic Heavy Metal
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 128kbps
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X-Eryus live recordings from 1990 and 1991, this is the audio taken from the video-clips (included in the archive) posted at Youtube by 3caxmom46. I also recommend to check out X-Eryus full-lenght album "Expose". More info at their official Myspace Page.
2. Hearts on Fire
3. Heaven's Door
4. Highway to Hell
5. Hold the Line
6. Night Evil
7. Out in the Cold
8. Russian Roulette
9. Turn on the Night
10. Night Evil (Lion Ferry, 1991)
11. Standing in the Rain (Lion Ferry, 1991)
Artist: Torch
Release: Torch, 1983 [Reissue 1990]
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: FLAC + MP3@320Kbps
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CD reissued in 1990 by Metal Blade Records.
1. Warlock
2. Beauty And The Beast
3. Watcher Of The Night
4. Rage Age
5. Beyond The Threshold Of Pain
6. Battle Axe
7. Hatchet Man
8. Sweet Desire
9. Sinister Eyes
10. Gladiator
Release: Hello Vakuum / Dark Mind Ballad, Single 1984
Scans: Front | Back | Side A | Side B
Genre: Symphonic / Progressive Rock
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 192kbps
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Wonderful private 7" recorded at Pärla-Studio, Uppsala in the spring of '84 [#SAG001]. Highly recommended for fans of Eloy and Pink Floyd. Line-up: Sheik Ahmeed - Vocals/Guitar, Johan Åkerman - Vocals, Johan Brusell - Bass, Kalle Lindström - Keyboards & Simon Steensland - Drums
2. Dark Mind Ballad
Release: É Dé Nå´n Skillnad / Andra Sidan Planeten, Single 1981
Scans: Front | Back | Vinyl A | Vinyl B
Genre: Hard Rock
Country: Sweden
Bitrate: 192kbps
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Obscure HR single of Solsting released by Sunshine Productions in 1981 [#SSP-001]. The vocalist Magnus Leijon later became a well-known host on swedish radio P3 and P4.
Line-up: Magnus Leijon - Vocals, Pelle Hökengren - Guitars/Vocals, Mattis Hällström - Guitar, Tomas Wallin - Bass & Nicklas Brommare - Drums/Keyboard.
2. Andra Sidan Planeten
