Pure Steel Records:
Artizan "The Furthest Reaches" ' Preorder Phase Started:
The new album of Artizan "The Furthest Reaches" is now available in our web-shop. Safe 1 Euro during the pre-order time. The official release date of the album is the 24th of April 2015.
The album is available as normal and limited edition with different cover artworks. The limited edition contains the bonus track "Come Sail Away"
Standard Version Artwork by Marc Sasso
Limited Edition Artwork by Eliran Kantor
"Some bands are just destined to out do themselves, to continue to challenge themselves and aspire to greatness. Florida's Artizan is one of those bands, and The Furthest Reaches, their third album, bears witness to these things. It's simply a superb piece of classic melodic power metal!Go buy it now." - 5/5 Dangerdog.com
Pure Steel Records:
Former Manowar Guitarist, David Shankle, Returns With DSG's New Album:
The new album of DSG "Still A Warrior" is now available in our web-shop. Safe 1 Euro during the pre-order time. The official release date of the album is the 24th of April 2015.
"I'm very happy to say that I feel this is the best DSG record to date," says Shankle. "I also feel this is the best DSG band out of all three of them so far. I'm very proud of everyone of these guys great job they did on the record." Joining Shankle in DSG are vocalist Warren Halvarson, bassist Mike Streicher, and drummer Gabriel Anthony. "With new singer Warren Halvarson, new bass player Mike Streicher, and our new drummer Gabriel Anthony, this is by far the BEST line up to date."
For 13 years, Shankle has been enjoying a solo career, as evidenced by the two albums, 'Ashes To Ashes' (2003) and 'Hellborn' (2007). And 'Still A Warrior' does not disappoint, as it features both metallic anthems (the title track) and instrumentals ("The Hitman") with such guest artists as Michael Angelo Batio, Joe Stump, and Parker Lundgren from Queensryche. Also, the "Demonic Solo" (from the movie 'Jezebeth') is being hailed as one of the fastest guitar solos in the world.
Shankle: "I think the new DSG record, 'Still A Warrior,' is a combination of the best from the 'Ashes to Ashes' and 'Hellborn' CD's. A lot of great melodic vocals and full neo-classical shred guitar in your face." 'Still A Warrior' confirms: friends of US metal with a classical shred guitar influences will completely be satisfied by their old hero again!
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Pure Steel Records:
Trauma "Rapture & Wrath" Limited Vinyl Edition - Pre-Order Phase Begins:
The vinyl of Trauma "Rapture And Wrath" is now available in our web-shop. The limited vinyl edition consists 200 pieces with printed insert on black vinyl. The official release date is April 24th, 2015.
The American Power Metal-band Trauma should be known to quite a few Heavy Metal-enthusiasts out there through their contribution to the "Metal Massacre"-sampler and the release of their 1984 debut album "Scratch And Scream". By the way, the late, great Cliff Burton played bass on their first demo recording! Now, after three decades, the band from California have decided to give it another go! Trauma has returned to deliver more face-melting Heavy Metal unto the hungry masses! Ladies and gentlemen, we from Pure Steel are proud to present you "Rapture And Wrath", their first album in thirty years!
After the CD release in February follows the album "Rapture And Wrath" in a limited edition of 200 black copies with printed insert on vinyl.
It's all there: The powerful and charismatic high-pitched vocals of Donny Hillier, which can be described as a cross between Geoff Tate and Bruce Dickinson, the hard rockin' guitars and many exciting melodic passages. This album has everything you need, satisfaction guaranteed! On "Rapture And Wrath", groove, anthemic melodies and catchy hooklines go hand in hand. Combine that with a clean, crisp production and you got yourself a hell of a good time.
Welcome back, gents! "Rapture And Wrath" has lived up to our expectations! Trauma has returned!
