STORMSPELL NEW RELEASES MARCH 23/2010

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:58 am

STORMSPELL RECORDS PROUDLY PRESENTS:
5 NEW RELEASES OUT ON MARCH 23, 2010:

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER AT http://stormspell.bigcartel.com

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SENTINEL BEAST - Up From the Ashes CD SSR-DY40
Release date: March 23, 2010
Format: CD in Jewel case, 16-page stapled booklet
Limited to 1000 copies

Massive collection of all 80s demos by this cult female fronted power/speed outfit from Sacramento, California. Some serously underrated material, easily on par with the songs on "Depths of Death," if not even better.

Presented in a nice package with 16-page stapled booklet with detailed band bio, lyrics, tons of archive photos, and brand new custom artwork.

For fans of: Znowhite, Detente, Savage Grace, early Iron Maiden, Heathen, etc.

Audio samples: http://www.divshare.com/playlist/686741-c61

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CROSSWIND - Opposing Forces / Beyond CD SSR-DL42
Release date: March 23, 2010
Format: CD in Jewel case, 12-page stapled booklet
Limited to 1000 copies

Premier Euro Power metal from the land of the gods, delivering a fusion of NWOBHM melody, German speed and technique, and Classic US epic sound.

For fans of: Gamma Ray, Iced Earth, early Queensryche, etc.

Audio samples: http://www.divshare.com/playlist/686795-eaf

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MORBID SIN - Sins of the Flesh SSR-DL43
Release date: March 23, 2010
Format: CD in Jewel case, 12-page stapled booklet
Limited to 1000 copies

MORBID SIN was formed by Bobby Lucas (ex-SEVEN WITCHES and current OVERLORDE
singer) in 1985 during his senior year of High School. Influenced by bands like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Overkill, Mercyful Fate, and Exciter, MORBID SIN was a blend of crunchy riffs, piercing screams, melody, tempo changes, and bombastic drumming.

"Sins of the Flesh" is the one and only MS album so far. Recorded back in 1998, but shelved and never released until today.

Fans of US classic/power metal a-la HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, OVERLORDE, RAVENSTHORN, etc. should take note.

Audio samples: http://www.divshare.com/playlist/686772-bdb

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PROFANATOR - Deathplagued CD SSR-DL44
Release date: March 23, 2010
Format: CD in Jewel case, 12-page stapled booklet
Limited to 1000 copies

Raw intense blackened thrash metal for fans of early Slayer, Sacrifice, Absu, Ares Kingdom, early Mayhem, etc.

12-page booklet with all lyrics and custom artwork by Santiago Armengod

Recommended for fans of:
early Slayer, Sacrifice, Absu, Ares Kingdom, early Mayhem, etc.

Audio samples: http://www.divshare.com/playlist/686775-a6f

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MILITIA - Fiend of Misery CD SSR-DY45
Release date: March 23, 2010
Format: CD in Jewel case, 12-page stapled booklet
Limited to 1000 copies

80s Progressive power/thrash from Bay Area. Recorded in 1988-1989 and way ahead of their time! Think of classic 80s-era Metallica combined with early Fates Warning.

Clocking at 32 minutes this cd is on a short side playing-wise, hense the reduced price, but it is worth every second of it.

For fans of early Mystic-Force, Realm, Toxik, Last Descendants, early Fates Warning, etc.

Audio samples: http://www.divshare.com/playlist/686776-d66

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SENTINEL BEAST: CD + T-shirt Combo
Release date: March 23, 2010
Format: CD + Silkscreened T-shirt
Limited to 100 copies

We got a CD + T-shirt combos, strictly limited to 100. Available sizes from M to 3XL
(2XL and 3XL sizes are very limited! first come, first serve basis!)

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER AT http://stormspell.bigcartel.com

Black Axe · Post by **Black Axe** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:08 pm

Good stuff, I'll give those sound samples a listen ASAP.

Edit: Gave it a listen. Sentinal Beast is great, must buy.

The Crosswind tracks sounds like they stole from Dragonforce

No thanks.

Morbid Sin and Profanator sound good at what they do, but I'm not sure I need these. Might need to check these out again on release.

Militia sounds great, but I heard it all before. Where did they steal the Fiend Of Misery intro riff from?

Avenger · Post by **Avenger** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:39 pm

Ooooohh, Militia...

And so this is thrown on the list.

So, is this just a demo compilation or actual unreleased material?

Got a track list?

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:17 am

Avenger wrote:So, is this just a demo compilation or actual unreleased material?

Demo compilation. That's all they have recorded (apart from some live bootlegs which were unsuitable due to very poor audio quality).

See tracklist on the traycard:

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:22 am

Black Axe wrote:The Crosswind tracks sounds like they stole from Dragonforce

Oh, I have to kill you now, Kikimora!

Two more Crosswind songs added so people can judge for themselves.

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:16 pm

Great releases as usual ! I'll order SENTINEL BEAST, MORBID SIN and MILITIA next weeK.

mordred · Post by **mordred** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:59 pm

I don't normally go for demo/archive reissues unless it's something really special... Sentinel Beast might be one of those exceptions. I have some demos on tape and they're really good.

Helstar · Post by **Helstar** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:03 pm

Finally I can trash the crappy CDR from the ex Sentinel Beast/F&J bassist... paid 16$ + shipping for that, damn him lol (and it doesn't even work anymore, tried right now ^^)

great_knuthulhu · Post by **great_knuthulhu** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:23 pm

Yup, I'll need a few of these. Certainly Sentinel Beast and probably Mortal Sin and Militia.

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:07 am

Helstar wrote:Finally I can trash the crappy CDR from the ex Sentinel Beast/F&J bassist... paid 16$ + shipping for that, damn him lol (and it doesn't even work anymore, tried right now ^^)

Mike Spencer charged you $16 plus shipping for a CDR, LOL! This is really funny

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:11 am

great_knuthulhu wrote:Yup, I'll need a few of these. Certainly Sentinel Beast and probably Mortal Sin and Militia.

I knew people would start calling it "Mortal Sin" sooner or later

Morbid Sin is sooo inappropriate name for this band. I bet many people will assume it is some gross death/grind and will miss on it. Oh well...

Helstar · Post by **Helstar** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:02 am

stormspell wrote: Mike Spencer charged you $16 plus shipping for a CDR, LOL! This is really funny

It wasn't specified. Sold as "limited release hand-numbered" (talking about 8 years ago, maybe more).

When I received it, I immediately complained and he sent a jpg scan which was a "proof" that he was the legal owner of the songs and crap like that (what did that have to do with the fact that it was a CDR I don't know...)

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:02 am

Oh well... It has happened to me too over the years.

big mouth · Post by **big mouth** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:58 am

MORBID SIN sounds cool..... gonna buy it.

Marken · Post by **Marken** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:59 pm

Order made for Crosswind. Is it the two demos as they were released or are they re-recorded with some extra songs?