Some rare Italian compilations

Post by **DaN** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:42 am

Here's 2 of the finest European underground compilations I've heard in a long while. All recordings should be exclusive to these albums (not counting demos of course).

"Heavy Metal Eruption" from '83 was one of the first (if not THE first) Real Metal comps from Italy, mostly known for including the DEATH SS-track "Black & Violet", but it's also full to the brim of top-quality, fast and raw HM from the likes of HALLOWEEN, CRYING STEEL, SHINING BLADE etc.. The ROLLERBALL track rips - creepy and unique stuff w/ wild Toto Bergman/Steve Sylvester-like vocals. Another cool surprise is the ELEKTRADRIVE track "The Lord Of The Ring", unlike their other wimpy material a fantastic Epic Metal scorcher!

"Heavy Metal Made in Italy" from '84 is equally great. More storming material from SHINING BLADE and ELEKTRADRIVE, as well as a killer exclusive GUNFIRE track, the raw & mean BLACK EVIL, unknowns WHISPERING BELLS (best track on the album?) and more. Enjoy:
http://rapidshare.com/files/210965592/Italy.rar

nightsblood · Post by **nightsblood** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:17 pm

Cool! Metal Eruption is a good one, haven't heard it in years! Don't know the second one, so I'll def. check it out. Thanks for sharing!

The Erlking · Post by **The Erlking** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:39 pm

I have a rip of HM Eruption and it's great but I haven't heard the other comp. I can later upload Not Just Spaghetti And Mandolini comp in this thread if someone wants to hear it.

Black Axe · Post by **Black Axe** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:25 pm

Thanks a bunch. Now playing Heavy Metal Eruptian, great stuff!

Post by **DaN** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:28 pm

The Erlking wrote:I can later upload Not Just Spaghetti And Mandolini comp in this thread if someone wants to hear it.

Please do. I had the opportunity to pick this one up for a decent price, but got the impression it was the typical late 80's 50/50 Sleeze/mediocre Thrash comp. Need to hear it for final judgement.

Black Axe · Post by **Black Axe** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:53 pm

DaN wrote:Another cool surprise is the ELEKTRADRIVE track "The Lord Of The Ring", unlike their other wimpy material a fantastic Epic Metal scorcher!

Yes, great song. That main riff has always been awesome.

pzman · Post by **pzman** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:40 am

Many thanks for this, DaN!

ION BRITTON · Post by **ION BRITTON** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:46 am

Yes, two great compilations. I prefer HMMII a bit more. My favourite tracks from each one are HALLOWEEN's "Vikings" and BLACK EVIL's amazing "Hell's Rats" that wasn't included in their demo.

Immerstahl · Post by **Immerstahl** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:52 pm

Mixtape favs! I really love these compilations...

"Mr Mountain"... what an anthem, haha!

Derrick Metaliszta · Post by **Derrick Metaliszta** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:48 pm

Thanks for these, sounds interesting, hopefully something special...molto grazie ragazzo!!!

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:45 am

Thanks a bunch.

I'll have to give this a listen, hopefully, some time this week...

metalmaster · Post by **metalmaster** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:42 pm

hell yes, thanx for this. I will listen to it as son as it downloads

Sgt. Kuntz · Post by **Sgt. Kuntz** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:49 pm

Thanks for sharing. I didn't realize, that ELEKTRADRIVE had such great songs like "Secret of the Holy Grave" and "Lord of the Rings".

Outstanding! I need to purchase that album, as soon as possible. It's always nice, when you discover greatness, where you didn't expected it.

doomedplanet · Post by **doomedplanet** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:40 am

Dan, thanks for the rips, I've had these albums for about 15 years but have not listen to them for 6-7 years, will be good to hear them again.

tearitup1234 · Post by **tearitup1234** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:10 pm

Many thanks Dan for the Italian steel. Some great songs on both of these compilations.

Some rare Italian compilations

Some rare Italian compilations

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