Intense Millenium and the brick wall i ran into

so my posts are getting deleted. ok, which one of you told on me? just kidding. anyway, going to have to go back to the drawing board...stay tuned....

New Digs

ok so this is the new spot. if you came over from the old one, then please follow this one as i will delete the old one in a few weeks. thanks folks. i am really enjoying doing this blog, hearing from people in and out of the USA, and i hope you guys (and possibly gals) are enjoying it too. more to come...

Intense Millenium and the possible darkness that follows PT 1: Vengeance Rising- Human Sacrifice

so here is the first of the items i received from IMR. I wanted to be able to reserve judgment till I have spent a little more time looking at them, but that aint gonna to happen. Everything i have is being placed in the RAWR folder for you to download, at your convenience. First off, the inserts leave a little to be desired. I have to believe after all this time, there have been some dudes here or there who got some rockin images of Vengeance in concert that would have been perfect for this release. all that's really in here is the lyrics(who the hell dosent know these songs by heart at this point) and a few pics here and there and the creepy pic of Bob Beeman(nothing personal). As for the music, i actually loved the mix of the first recording. i wondered what the new versions would sound like. to be honest, i dont really hear to much of a difference. so all in all with this release im left wanting. but who isnt these days, right? that guy knows what im talking about..haha
like i said before, the entire package is included here, whaaaaatever.

Song list is as follows:

Vengeance Rising - Human Sacrifice (Intense Millenium) 1988/2010
1. Human Sacrifice (2:36)
2. Burn (3:49)
3. Mulligan's Stew (3:00)
4. Receive Him (:04)
5. I Love Hating Evil (3:55)
6. Fatal Delay (3:15)
7. White Throne (3:08)
8. Salvation (:13)
9. From the Dead (4:36)
10. Ascension [instrumental] (5:23)
11. He Is God (:50)
12. Fill this Place With Blood (2:49)
13. Beheaded (3:10)
BONUS TRACKS (Live '87)
14. Prodigal Son [live] (2:38)
15. White Throne [live] (2:15)
16. Salvation [live] (:13)
17. Interview: The Music of Vengeance (3:52)


2010 BONUS DISC
1. White Throne [demo] (3:26)
2. He is God [demo] (1:03)
3. Salvation [demo] (:17)
4. Beheaded [demo] (3:46)
5. Human Sacrifice [demo] (2:57)
Live At Cornerstone 1988
6. Intro [live] (1:33)
7. Fatal Delay [live] (2:42)
8. Fill This Place With Blood [live] (4:23)
9. White Throne [live] (3:05)
10. Human Sacrifice [live] (3:04)
11. From The Dead [live] (5:07)
12. Ascension [live] (6:14)
13. I Love Hating Evil [live] (3:37)
14. Burn Satan Burn [live] (5:16)
15. He Is God [live] (1:18)
16. Mulligans Stew [live] (2:41)
17. Beheaded [live] (3:46)

file size: 213.13MB
http://hotfile.com/dl/86166911/9cbe93d/Human_Sacrifice_(Remastered).rar.html

Intense Millenium, and the possible darkness that follows...

ok, i am a huge fan of the first 2 vengeance albums, and a liker of the third and forth. yeah i know, fair weather, sue me. recently this record company/ distribution group, whatever called Intense Millennium Records formed with the possible intent of re-releasing old metal albums back when we was all fab. i of course was a very curious person and wanted to get these, at least the vengeance ones to see if the remastered sound was improved and to see the artwork for myself.

i have received them.

i will in the next few days finish scanning all appropriate images and uploading the albums so that you guys can check them out and see what you think. the music will be uploaded on hotfile, so act accordingly.

more to follow soon, i promise...


the mankind...

Map- Eastern Skies, Western Eyes

I love MAP. i love it so much i wanna take Map behind the grocery store and get Map pregnant. not really. anyway, i really like this album. this came out around 2000 and i first heard it sometime in 2004. when i first heard Lazy Susan Serenade, it was one of those "soundtrack of my life" moments. no its not metal, no its not even heavy, its just real underwater music. do yourself a favor if you haven't ever checked MAP out, give this a listen. Josh Dooley is a master songwriter/musician. this was one of two EP's that came out in 2000. so anyway...

Song list is as follows:
MAP- EASTERN SKIES, WESTERN EYES (2000 Velvet Blue Music)

01. Lazy Susan Serenade- 3:15
02. Make Believe- 2:50
03. Juliette's Secret- 3:06
04. Christmas in December- 2:30
05. Crash- 1:58
http://rapidshare.com/files/101265692/Map-_eastern_skies__western_eyes.rar.html

Rapidshare

so rapidshare is kinda going to pot, so im not relly sure whats in going to do about all the files. im thinking of switching to hotfile or megaupload of something but im not sure if i can just transfer files to hotfile or whatever. so if you see files disapearing, thats why. i'll try to get everything resettled as soon as i can. take care folks...

Nailed Promise- Realize

this is a local band from my hometown of Dallas TX. this groove/hardcore band released Realize around the beginning of 1998. i saw then in concert a few times and have always liked their music. i remember seeing them play at a CD release party for this not-so-great rapcore band, Travail. i think Living Sacrifice, Embodyment and Nailed Promise were the bands playing besides Travail. Nailed and Living Sacrifice stole the show in my opinion. this is a great first CD and i hope you guys give it a chance. enjoy...

song list is as follows:

Nailed Promise- Realize 1998
01. Stand Tall 2:21
02. Firm 3:04
03. Transparent 3:45
04. Killing Hour 2:29
05. God-Like 2:16
06. Holocaust 3:03
07. You Let Me Go 2:32
08. Black and White 3:11
09. Jabberwocky 2:57
10. Glimmer of Hope 4:09
11. Inner Fire (Feat. Dirt) 4:07
12. Realize 26:33

http://rapidshare.com/files/266017609/Realize.rar

Heavy Righteous Metal (1988)

This compilation came out in '88. i don't think i got it till '89 or '90 i forget. i think this is where i got into Saint and Bride. i remember wondering what the dude from Saint would sound like if he sung painkiller.this was a pretty cool little comp. good songs from pretty good bands. some went on tho more releases and relative success(Bride, WhiteCross). i always wonder what ever happened to bands like Rossanna's raiders and Messiah Prophet? dude Messiah Prophet had the coolest album cover with Master Of The Metal, anyone remember it?


track list is as follows:

Heavy Righteous Metal (Pure Metal Records 1988)
01. Heavy Metal Thunder - Messiah Prophet
02. Too Late for Living - Saint
03. Love on the Line - Whitecross
04. We Are Raiders - Rosanna's Raiders
05. The Winner - Leviticus
06. Metal Mission - Tempest
07. Black or White - Daniel Band
08. Metal Might - Bride
09. Rock for the Rock - Rage of Angels
10. In His Majesty's Service - Jerusalem

http://rapidshare.com/files/384381499/Heavy_Rightous_Metal.rar

Embodyment- 1993-1996

Hey I know I'm a million years behind with this, but I noticed in the comments that the Embodyment link didn't work, so I just re-upped it here today. sorry about that.

My Bloody Valentine- You Made Me Realize

ahhh, the Sonic holocaust...you know, it wasn't till 2 years ago that i noticed the knife to her neck. thanks, Seth for pointing it out to me. anyway, i love the hell out of this album. its underwater, its dreamy, its totally MBV. if you cant tell, i love shoegaze...i love the was MVB kinda paved the way for the sound and made it to where you can tell a MVB song by the formula they followed here. there isnt a song i don't love and this album and my only regret is that i've never been able to see them live. enjoy!

song list is as follows:
My Bloody Valentine- You Made Me Realize (Creation 1987)

01. You Made Me Realize 3:46
02. Slow 3:11
03. Thorn 3:36
04. Cigarette In Your Bed 3:29
05. Drive It All Over Me 3:04

http://rapidshare.com/files/266014664/_1987__You_Made_Me_Realise_EP.rar

Sacred Warrior- Obsessions

this was released in 91' and it contains some historic songs, in my opinion. 'Wings of a Dream', 'Obsessions', and 'Kamikaze' are some of the best freakin metal songs ever written. i remember seeing them in concert and wondering where the heck Rick Macias was but the addition of John Johnson on rhythm guitar made up for it. this followed Wicked Generations sound and further pushed towards the Prog metal sound, which i thought was cool, and i think no other christian metal band did it better. ok , Winter Olympics are on so enjoy...

song list is as follows:
Sacred Warrior - Obsessions (Intense 1991)

1. "Wings of a Dream" (4:48)
2. "Sweet Memories" (4:31)
3. "Turning Back" (4:11)
4. "Obsessions" (4:46)
5. "Kamikaze" (4:49)
6. "Remember Me" (4:40)
7. "Fire from Heaven" (4:16)
8. "Temples on Fire" (4:03)
9. "Mad Man" (6:13)

http://rapidshare.com/files/276423486/Obsessions.rar

Sacred Warrior- Wicked Generation

Wicked Generation came out in 1990 and i have to say i was kinda surprised by it. the sound was a lot different and i remember lots of people complaining about the sound of the first two albums the kick drums, the tone of the guitars, but i thought they were excellent. now that's not to say this album doesn't have its moments; i think 'Minister By Night' is a freakin metal scorcher! this has to be the heaviest song on the album. 'Little Secrets' and 'No Happy endings', which is almost my favorite Sacred Warrior song of all time make this a definite album worth listening to. enjoy...

song list is as follows:
Sacred Warrior - Wicked Generation (Intense 1990)

1. "No Happy Endings" (5:09)
2. "Little Secrets" (6:18)
3. "Standing Free" (5:00)
4. "Are You Ready" (3:05)
5. "Minister by Night" (3:35)
6. "Miss Linda" (4:51)
7. "In the Night" (5:58)
8. "Warriors" (3:13)
9. "Wicked Generation" (4:44)
10. "War Torn Hero" (4:57)

http://rapidshare.com/files/276427211/Sacred_Warrior_-_Wicked_Generation.rar

Cocteau Twins- Milk and kisses

i know, i know, I'm jumping a few years here, and although i would love to post the entire discography here, i must allow you to seek your own treasure. Milk and Kisses was released around 96'. i have heard some say that this at this point CT had lost a lot of their edge but i don't really agree with that. i mean yes, the water here is a little calmer but its still very, very, maritime. I've read that this was one of the last albums to be done for the mercury label and i think they disbanded not to long after this release/tour. don't quote me on that tho. i have to say i don't think there are many voices that trump Elizabeth Fraser's. she is just beautiful in the way she sores. i would really love to hear her guest for Starflyer 59 or something. Tishbite is still my absolute favorite song on here but i love listening to the whole album. this makes for some amazing nighttime driving. Enjoy...
song list is as follows:

Cocteau Twins- Milk and kisses (1996 Mercury Records/Fontana)

01 Violaine
02 Serpentskirt
03 Tishbite
04 Half-gifts
05 Calfinskin Smack
06 Rilkean Heart
07 Ups
08 Eperdu
09 Treasure Hiding
10 Seekers Who Are Lovers

http://rapidshare.com/files/299300629/Cocteau_Twins_-_Milk___Kisses__1996_.rar

Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll

Blue Bell Knoll was released in 1988. i was in high school teetering between my love or metal and my secret love of shoegazer, new wave and goth. this was also the first one to hit the US for distribution. i love the opening song, "Blue Bell Knoll", as well as "carolina's fingers" and the amazing "For Phoebe Still a Baby". expect more beautiful vocals by Elizabeth Fraser, and amazing work by the rest of the band here. I'm not sure what i can say about this band that i haven't already said about them. these guys are so imaginative, so well thought out,so beautiful sounding, that you would do yourself a disservice by passing them up. take a chance on this band, you'll be glad you did. have i ever steered you wrong? i didn't think so.
song list is as follows:

Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll (1988 4AD Records, Capitol Records)

1. "Blue Bell Knoll" – 3:24
2. "Athol-Brose" – 2:59
3. "Carolyn's Fingers" – 3:08
4. "For Phoebe Still a Baby" – 3:16
5. "The Itchy Glowbo Blow" – 3:21
6. "Cico Buff" – 3:49
7. "Suckling the Mender" – 3:35
8. "Spooning Good Singing Gum" – 3:52
9. "A Kissed Out Red Floatboat" – 4:20
10. "Ella Megalast Burls Forever" – 3:39

http://rapidshare.com/files/299308803/Cocteau_Twins_-_Blue_Bell_Knoll__1988_.rar

Cocteau Twins- Head Over Heels

ok, so here we go a little to the left again. Cocteau Twins have been a favorite of mine for some time now. this was released in the fall of 83. they were more of a Scotish new wavish dream pop sort of thing. whatever. i loved the sounds and i loved the vocals.I really like the underwater feel i get from listening to Elisibeth's singing, swimming beneath all that reverb, but at the same time, desperate, and emotionally beautiful. some of my faves on this album are 'Sugar Hiccup', 'In Our Angelhood', 'Multifoiled' and 'My Love Paramour'. im going to post a few more releases by them, i would encourage you to give them a shot. if you like stuff that sounds a little like Simple Minds, and a lot like premature shoegazer, with vocals that may or may not remind you of Dolores O'Riordan, then this is your band. if you don't like any of those things, then to hell with you. no im kidding. anyway, enjoy...
song list is as follows:

Cocteau Twins- Head Over Heels (4AD Records 1983)
01. When Mama Was Moth
02. Five Ten Fiftyfold
03. Sugar Hiccup
04. In Our Angelhood
05. Glass Candle Grenads
06. In the Gold Dust Rush
07. The Tinderbox (of a heart)
08. Multifoiled
09. My Love Paramour
10. Musette and Drums

http://rapidshare.com/files/266053096/Cocteau_Twins_-_Head_Over_Heals__1983_.rar

One Bad Pig- Smash

now i know a lot of people thought this band was crap. i know it. but i love em. they were funny, loud and intense all at the same time. i liked the David Bowie feel to the lyrics, and even tho the distortion sounded like it was on one of those old RAT peddles, it was still great rock. i remember this being one of the only tapes the girls in my youth group liked too. hahaha. i think it was the beat in 'Don't Be Fooled'. it always got the room dancing, with kinda freaked the rest of the church out but whatever. now of course i was totally blown away by 'Isaiah 6', 'Looney Toon' and 'Godarchy' but i don't think i was prepared for 'I'm Not Getting Any Older'. the minute the drums started i was sold on that song, but it was the last part of the song that really got me jumping around and slamming into people. i loved when he just started yelling at the end. it was so cool to here this crazy church guy just yelling it out for God. the best line is "i always feared my dying breath, but i let it out and life was mine.". Pretty cool album. if you got into them then got out, i encourage you to give them another chance. if you never heard them, but have room in your theology for the ridiculous and the beautiful, then check them out, brotha.
song list is as follows:

One Bad Pig - Smash (Pure Metal) 1989

1. "Godarchy" (3:09)
2. "Isaiah 6" (2:36)
3. "Let´s Be Frank" (3:38)
4. "People Cry Out" (3:57)
5. "Frat Rats" (2:26)
6. "Smash The Guitar" (3:44)
7. "Kingdom Come" (4:33)
8. "Take A Flying Leap" (2:15)
9. "I´m Not Getting Any Older" (4:28)
10. "Looney Tune" (1:24)
11. "Don´t Be Fooled Blow And Go" (3:19)
12. "Blow & Bo" (2:14)

http://rapidshare.com/files/266042756/Smash.rar

One Bad Pig- Swine Flew

i loved the second album. i knew from the cover art that it was gonna be fun. there are some freakin great tracks here. 'Red River', 'Hey Punk', and 'Bowl of Wrath' are my favs. i did get a kick out of the Petra cover and thought it was cool that Bob himself did the solo for the track. its cool too that they had so many different guests on this album. it really made it fun to listen to. if you liked the first one, I'm pretty sure your into this one too. enjoy...
song list is as follows:

One Bad Pig - Swine Flew (Myrrh) 1990

1. "See Me Sweat: (2:38)
2. "Altar Ego" (4:09)
3. "Hey Punk" (1:40)
4. "Red River" (5:04)
5. "Bowl of Wrath" (2:15)
6. "Big Stomach" (3:39)
7. "Christmas Time" (4:15)
8. "Judas' Kiss" (3:24)
9. "Desperation" (4:38)
10. "Thrash Against Sin" (1:31)
11. "Swine Flew" (3:33)
12. "When Your Love Died" (5:29)
13. "We Want You" (3:55)

http://rapidshare.com/files/266044461/Swine_Flew.rar

Solid State Vol 1

this was released back in '99. i love this sampler, even tho I'm not really into samplers. they tend to pick pretty forgettable tracks but this one had a ton of hits on it. i had actually never heard this version of 'Enthroned' before and i loved it! 'Halo of Winter was also amazing, but at this point in time for me, Embodyment could do no wrong. the only ones i didnt get into were the Spitfire track, and the Warloard track. i loved the TFU track, focal point, overcome...well you get the idea. enjoy!
song list is as follows:

This is Solid State Vol 1 (Solid State Records 1999)

01. Enthroned 98- Living Sacrifice 3:34
02. Outside Looking In- Stretch Arm Strong 1:34
03. To Think of You Is to Treasure an Absent Memory- Zao 4:26
04. Progress- Selfmindead 3:48
05. Halo of Winter- Embodyment 4:04
06. A Knife in the Dark- Warlord 3:04
07. Human Shield- Training for Utopia 2:57
08. Celestial Completion- Extol 6:14
09. Invert- Blindside 3:08
10. Quintessence- Spitfire 3:29
11. Threatened- Living Sacrifice 5:08
12. Absence- Focused 5:43
13. Meet Us Here- Unashamed 3:01
14. These Times That Try Men's Souls- Strongarm 2:49
15. When Beauty Dies- Overcome 3:26
16. Broken Bonds- Focal Point 4:47

http://rapidshare.com/files/276413259/Volume_One.rar

Everdown- Straining

Straining came out on Tooth and Nail around 94. this is a pretty cool album. i really liked the raw guitar tone and the very loose feel of the album over all. i remember hearing "seasons in doubt on the Tooth and Nail video, i think it was with cornerstone footage. my favorite track is "Flown" does anyone know what clip is played at the first of the song? i love that hahaha very pantara-ish in some parts. this is a pretty cool album for those of you who got into the 90's T&N hardcore scene. enjoy!
song list is as follows:

Everdown- Straining (Tooth and Nail 1994)

01.Unleaded
02.Flown
03.Sweet
04.Seasons In Doubt
05.One Knuckle Shy
06.Pure (Never Seen You Like This)
07.Lessening
08.Warm
09.If She's Like Me
10.With My Eyes Closed
11.Lucky Charms, Magically Delicious

http://rapidshare.com/files/196444625/Straining.rar

Whiteheart- Freedom

Freedom came out in 1989. i was blown away by this album, and thought is was then and still is now, a very original album, which i think was the band in part, and the Producer pushing them. a lot of people criticized this album for being too 'prog-rock' or sounding too much like U@ or whatever, but in my opinion christian music really isnt know for its originality for the most part. this seemed like a really well thought out album with some amazing drumming by Chris Hughs.'Sing Your Freedom', and 'Let It Go are my favorite tracks on this album but i dont really think there is a throwawy track on here besides 'Set the Bridge on Fire'. it just seemed a lot like the Tales of Wonder album. lots of good ideas that dont really go anywhere. but Freedom as a whole is one of my favortie rock albums of all time. dont agree? to hell with ya. no im just kidding, i think my blood sugar is low...
song list is as follows:

WhiteHeart- Freedom (1989 Sparrow Records)

01 Bye Bye Babylon 4:09
02 Sing Your Freedom 4:53
03 Let The Kingdom Come 5:03
04 Over Me 5:15
05 Eighth Wonder 4:18
06 Power Tools 4:21
07 Invitation 4:52
08 The River Will Flow 6:52
09 Set The Bridge On Fire 4:33
10 Let It Go 4:11
11 I'll Meet You There 4:18

http://rapidshare.com/files/208235475/Freedom.rar