Zen Venom

great_knuthulhu · Post by **great_knuthulhu** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:33 pm

Has Zen Venom's "From another planet" seen official release on CD lately? I'm in contact with an Australian dealer who claims to have several such CDs and I really don't want to shell out money for some half-assed bootleg.

The Knell · Post by **The Knell** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:45 pm

topic moved.

ION BRITTON · Post by **ION BRITTON** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:06 pm

Bootleg or not I'm ordering it for the bonus tracks. I love their EP to death although I know that many hate it.

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:20 pm

I've never heard this band before.

I'll have to give the EP a listen.

jnfernal · Post by **jnfernal** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:54 am

It should be the greek split bootleg CD with Matakopas and Solar Egale: probably the "bonus tracks" should be those 2 Ep's, beware!

jnfernal · Post by **jnfernal** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:58 am

Just found on their myspace:

"20 th Anniversary....From Another Planet album....Originaly on 12'' vinyl MLP Now remastered and reissued onto CD with 4 extra bonus tracks. Out Now at Big Star Records or the Muses Leading Edge . Website shop temporarily out of action,for further enquiries email..... heavymelodymusic@gmail.com"

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:31 pm

ION BRITTON wrote:Bootleg or not I'm ordering it for the bonus tracks. I love their EP to death although I know that many hate it.

Love it to death also. One of my favourite MLP's. Unfortunately had to spent a fortune on it but worth every penny. If this is legit I'll buy it for sure.

Nicko McBuff · Post by **Nicko McBuff** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:05 am

Who is the dealer?

great_knuthulhu · Post by **great_knuthulhu** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:55 am

The seller calls himself LeMusic on GEMM. Make a search for "Zen venom" and it'll turn up.

roihlem · Post by **roihlem** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:47 am

I hated this band, but I got used to the vocals and now I enjoy the tracks...

daniel · Post by **daniel** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:29 pm

The final track is really the only good one, and it's pretty 'common' at that, there's nothing there that could justify me spending over 50e...

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:24 pm

I finally got around to listening to the EP and this is decent stuff. Obviously nothing mind blowing and a little primitive for 1988 but it's a fun listen. I also don't understand the complaints about the vocals. If you can sit through a Cirith Ungol album this really isn't much different on oddness factor and I find that the vocals actually add a charm to the album that sets it apart.

ION BRITTON · Post by **ION BRITTON** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:49 am

I received the CD today, it looks like and 99.9% must be an official rerelease. It includes the EP and 4 bonus tracks (In what you take, Demon Slayer, Fire all your shots, Lost travellers), lyrics, photos and the original artwork has been kept intact.
Tom, many thanks for your help!

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:54 am

ION BRITTON wrote:I received the CD today, it looks like and 99.9% must be an official rerelease. It includes the EP and 4 bonus tracks (In what you take, Demon Slayer, Fire all your shots, Lost travellers), lyrics, photos and the original artwork has been kept intact.
Tom, many thanks for your help!

How much did it set you back for a copy?

Nicko McBuff · Post by **Nicko McBuff** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:54 am

Good to see and all but WHY doesn't the cd have the original artwork!!!

The music is different but enjoyable enough for me.