SHAH - Beware (SNC Records, 1989)

SHAH's second full lenght LP released on SNC (The Soviet Independent Record Label) is probably the most popular Shah LP amongst fans. Kind of a medium between the Destruction blitzkgried thrash of the early demos and first LP but not yet the total Metallica-like later material, it combines the best of both worlds. Produced by Valeri Gaina - the vocalist of Kruiz. You can also check out Shah's official Myspace for a decent history of the band.

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KRUGER - Рожденный Мраком (Metal Agen, 1992)

Well hey, yeah no updates but I've not had anything to talk about. Recently I completed a trade with a guy in Vladivostok, so I got some new records in. Here's one: Moscow's Kruger- Рожденный Мраком (Born Of Darkness) was released on Metal Agen records in 1992, the same label to release the awesome Death Vomit LP a year later. Produced by Russian metal guru Agen Prince this sick piece of primitve Death Metal does not dissapoint. Dirty, raw and venomous is what this is, but on top of that it also exhibits a slight biker / Motorhead swagger that just adds to the whole package. All lyrics and vocals are in Russian which is always a big plus. One of the best records of that perioud no doubt. The rip presented here is not of my vinyl but of the CD version which contains two bonus tracks. The mix is the same as far as I can tell. The opening "Black Mass" chant is awesome and sets the mood just right. The meat grinder hungers for human fodder! Haha.



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coming up: more SHAH, Graveside, Aria and Hellraiser