Running Wild -Gates To Purgatory (Expanded+Remastered) -CHERRY RED CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Victim of states power"

02. "Black demon"

03. "Preacher"

04. "Soldiers of hell"

05. "Diabolic Force"

06. "Adrian (S.O.S.)"

07. "Genghis Khan"

08. "Prisoner Of Our Time"

09. "Walpurgis night"

10. "Satan"

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Expanded Edition

Description:

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the 1984 debut album from the German Heavy Metal band. Gaining favorable interest, the band were offered to record their first full-length album for Noise Records and Gates to Purgatory was released at the end of that same year. With the band photographed surrounded by skulls and the satanic track titles, Running Wild began to draw comparisons to Venom and their ilk, when in reality they were more influenced by Judas Priest along with Kiss and AC/DC. Running Wild would go on to record eight studio albums for Noise and also release a live album. Lemon.

Lemon Recordings pressing with obi added. Management by [a=Jon Richards] for [l=Cherry Red Records Ltd.] Licensing co-ordinated by Paul Robinson at [l=Cherry Red Records Ltd.] with thanks to Anna Dueweke and Simon Li at Universal Music. Production co-ordinated by [l=Jon Roberts] at [l=Cherry Red Records Ltd.] '[url=http://www.discogs.com/Running-Wild-Gates-To-Purgatory/master/56433]Gates To Purgatory[/url]' originally released in December 1984 on [l=Noise Records]/[l=Modern Music], N0012. ? 1984 Sanctuary Records Ltd/Universal Music Catalogue. This compilation ? &© 2012 Lemon Recordings. All tracks licensed courtesy of [l=Universal Music Operations Ltd.] Write for full [l=Cherry Red Records Ltd.] and associated labels catalogue to: [l=Cherry Red Records Ltd.], Power Road Studios, 114. Power Road, London W4 5PY. Additional artwork © 2012 [l=Lemon Recordings]/[l=Cherry Red Records Ltd.] Made in EC.

"Gates To Purgatory" is the groundbreaking debut album by German heavy metal band Running Wild, now available in CD format from Lemon. Originally released in 1984, this record laid the foundation for what would become one of Europe's most influential speed and power metal acts. The album features raw energy, fast-paced riffs, and lyrics exploring themes of rebellion and mysticism?elements that quickly set Running Wild apart on the international stage. Over their career, Running Wild have achieved cult status with classic albums like "Port Royal" and "Death or Glory," influencing countless bands within the genre. Lemon Records is renowned for its high-quality reissues of classic rock and metal albums, ensuring fans experience these legendary recordings with superior sound fidelity.

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CDLEM0000207

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