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 "Heavy Metal Eruption can be defined as the true historical document of eighties tricolor metal."

 "Only 1000 copies were printed for the compilation, making it highly valuable and sought after by collectors."

Heavy Metal Eruption is a historic 1980s Italian metal compilation curated by journalist Beppe Riva, featuring ten young but skilled bands. The album captures diverse metal styles from epic and horror metal to traditional British-influenced sounds. Limited to 1000 copies, it is a valuable collector's item and a significant document of Italy's metal scene growth. The tracks showcase powerful vocals, energetic riffs, and raw passion, marking the compilation as a cornerstone of Italian metal history. Discover this legendary slice of Italian metal history—listen to Heavy Metal Eruption and experience the roots of 80s metal passion!

 The album is very well received by both critics and fans, thus achieving another great success.

 'Bonzo Goes To Bitburg' is one of the group’s most beautiful, the feeling among the musicians is truly impressive.

Animal Boy, released in 1986, is a notable punk rock album by the Ramones, praised by critics and fans alike. It features strong punk tracks like 'Somebody Put Something In My Drink' and politically charged songs like 'Bonzo Goes To Bitburg.' The album balances classic Ramones sound with emotional ballads, showcasing Joey Ramone's vocal skills. Its music videos gained recognition, highlighting the band's lasting influence. Overall, it's celebrated as a classic and important work in Ramones' discography. Listen to Animal Boy and experience the raw power and emotion of the Ramones' punk legacy today!

 "Back In The Dark immediately struck me for the originality and uniqueness of its sound, which was truly unique in Italy."

 "Lodini’s voice is surprising and charismatic, while also managing to convey energy and melody."

Hocculta's 1988 album 'Back In The Dark' is praised as the band's peak and a unique contribution to the Italian heavy metal scene. The album showcases a darker, more menacing sound influenced by doom metal and iconic artists like Ronnie James Dio and Saint Vitus. Vocalist Massimo Lodini's performance is especially highlighted as charismatic and powerful. Standout tracks include 'Back In The Dark' and 'Angel Of Death,' offering a blend of energy, melody, and originality. The review appreciates the album’s blend of heavy riffs, memorable refrains, and atmospheric elements, cementing Hocculta as a notable force in metal history. Discover the power and uniqueness of Hocculta's 'Back In The Dark' — listen now and experience Italian metal at its finest!

 "Rag Doll" is the "Walk This Way" of the eighties, a track that should simply be appreciated and listened to.

 Permanent Vacation is a work that achieved great success but sometimes is also slightly underrated.

Permanent Vacation marks a vibrant return for Aerosmith, infusing glam metal with their signature hard rock style. The album features standout tracks like 'Rag Doll' and 'Angel', showcasing the band's energy, passion, and musical versatility. Praised for its powerful riffs and memorable melodies, it remains one of Aerosmith's best 1980s records. The review highly recommends it for both new listeners and longtime fans. Listen to Aerosmith's Permanent Vacation and experience the energy and passion of one of rock's greatest albums!

 If prog bands needed fifteen minutes to play a beautiful track, the Ramones took two and a half!!

 The Ramones... resisting fashion changes and still showing so much heart, anger, and skill.

The review praises Ramones’ 1987 album Halfway to Sanity as one of the best punk records of the eighties. It highlights the band’s consistent style, fast and energetic songs, and technical skill, especially Johnny Ramone’s guitar work. The album is recognized for its memorable singles and ability to maintain punk’s core values amidst changing trends. It concludes that the band’s pure and passionate punk sound still resonates strongly today. Dive into the raw energy of Ramones’ Halfway to Sanity—listen now and experience true punk rock legend!

 Truly a beautiful track, worth the purchase of the CD alone.

 The performance of the whole band is fabulous, demonstrating in this album their preparation, technique, and maturity.

Tank's 1983 album This Means War continues their legacy with a powerful mix of speed and melodic heavy metal infused with NWOBHM elements. The addition of guitarist Michael John Tucker enriched the band's sound, delivering seven diverse and complex tracks. Highlights include the keyboard-introduced opener and the memorable title track with strong riffs and vocals. The band’s performance throughout reflects technical skill and maturity. Listen to Tank's This Means War and experience classic NWOBHM heavy metal energy!

 "Blade Runner" is a piece from the anthology, with majestic riffs and great skill.

 Two guitarists truly playing with passion, heart, and soul!

Spitfire is a notable Italian metal band from Verona, active since 1982, known for their original and incisive heavy metal sound. 'Blade Runner,' their acclaimed 45 RPM release, features powerful riffs and skilled guitar solos reminiscent of Iron Maiden. The B-side 'A Quiet Man' showcases the band's compositional skill and passion. Despite lineup changes and breakup, the band reunited in 2004, completing the album 'Heroes In The Storm.' This review highly recommends this rare, influential metal record. Listen to Spitfire's Blade Runner now and explore a hidden gem of Italian heavy metal history!

 The opener 'Unreal Terror' is a true lesson in N.W.O.B.H.M., equipped with a typically British opening riff and an amazing performance from the whole band!

 Incredible but true, this is the debut of an Italian metal band that, UNFORTUNATELY, is not known by everyone!

This review highlights Unreal Terror, an influential Italian metal band formed in 1979, focusing on their acclaimed 1985 EP 'Heavy & Dangerous.' The EP showcases a distinctive British heavy metal sound enriched by original elements and strong vocal and instrumental performances. The reviewer praises the band’s energetic riffs, melodic choruses, and NWOBHM influences, lamenting their limited recognition despite their importance in the Italian metal scene. The review also outlines subsequent band changes and releases before their 1989 breakup. Listen to Unreal Terror's 'Heavy & Dangerous' EP and dive into the roots of Italian NWOBHM metal greatness!

 "A great lesson in heavy metal!!"

 "'Winged Snake' truly embodies the spirit of 'so fuckin’ wild' metal!"

Shining Blade's Touch The Night is a milestone in Italian metal, showcasing the band's evolution from speed metal to a unique fusion of American heavy metal and AOR. The album features technical guitar work, emotive vocals, and a diverse range of tracks from fast-paced speed metal to melodic ballads. The review praises the band's musicianship and compares their sound to legendary 80s metal acts, highlighting tracks like 'On The Battlefield' and 'Foolish Day'. Despite their brief career, this album remains a testament to Italy's metal legacy. Discover the powerful fusion of speed, heavy, and AOR metal in Shining Blade's classic album Touch The Night—listen now and experience 80s Italian metal history!

 Alex Masi’s performance is remarkable as he continuously churns out riff after riff, supported by the skilled vocalist Nalesso.

 The track ‘Dark Lord’ is quite original... Nalesso’s voice expresses all its grit, culminating in an epic and irresistible refrain.

This review covers the Italian metal band Dark Lord’s early works, especially their self-titled mini LP, highlighting virtuosic guitar work by Alex Masi and powerful vocals by Gable Nalesso. It explores their evolution, influences from British epic metal and NWOBHM, and their impact on the Italian metal scene. The tragic death of vocalist Emanuel Janee is also noted. The review praises their musical originality and lasting legacy. Dive into the epic sounds of Dark Lord and explore the legacy of Italian metal pioneers!