Gates to Purgatory-Expanded Version (2017 Remaster

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Gates to Purgatory-Expanded Version (2017 Remaster

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Noise Records
Release date: 11/Aug/2017
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Details / Tracklist: MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "Victim of states power"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "Black demon"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "Preacher"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "Soldiers of hell"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 05. "Diabolic Force"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 06. "Adrian (S.O.S.)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 07. "Genghis Kahn"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 08. "Prisoner Of Our Time"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 09. "Chains and leather ('Rock from Hell - German Metal Attack' Version)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 10. "Adrian (S.O.S.) ('Rock from Hell - German Metal Attack' Version)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 11. "Walpurgis night (The sign of women's fight) (12" Single B-Side)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 12. "Satan (12" Single B-Side)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 13. "Iron heads (Death Metal Version)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 14. "Bones to ashes (Death Metal Version)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 15. "Soldiers of hell (1991 Re-recorded Version)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 16. "Prisoner of our time (1991 Re-recorded Version)"
Number of discs: 1
Description:Released in 1984, â??Gates To Purgatoryâ?? was German Heavy Metallerâ??s Running Wildâ??s debut album. Heavily influenced by bands like Judas Priest, Kiss and AC/DC this is eight tracks of raw, primitive and powerful Heavy Metal that is lyrically themed with satanic iconography, with the band adopting the studs, leather and skulls look in their photos and artwork. - .. PURGATORY
? 2017 [l=Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.] © 2017 [l=Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.] Includes 16 page full colour booklet with photos and new sleevenotes. Manufactured in the EU. Sleeve notes by [a=Malcolm Dome] London, November 2015. Tracks 1, 4, 7 & 15 published by: [l=Copyright Control], tracks 2, 3 & 16 published by [l=Wintrup Musikverlag] [a=Walter Holzbaur] / [l=Hanseatic Musikverlag], track 5 published by [l=Dark Wings Musikverlag] [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2786596-Karl-Ulrich-Walterbach]Karl-Ulrich Walterbach[/url], tracks 6, 8, 9, 10 & 11 published by [l=Wintrup Musikverlag] [a=Walter Holzbaur], and, tracks 12, 13 & 14 published by [l=Maldoror Musikverlag] [l=Wintrup Music]. Original [url=https://www.discogs.com/Running-Wild-Gates-To-Purgatory/master/56433]'Gates To Purgatory'[/url] album released in December 1984 on [l=Noise Records]/[l=Modern Music], [url=https://www.discogs.com/Running-Wild-Gates-To-Purgatory/release/1020666]N 0012[/url]. Recorded at [l=Caet Studio] / Berlin - June '84 by [a=Horst Müller]. Super special thanks to Horst. Special thanks to [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/277863-Rolf-Rock-N-Rolf-Kasparek]Rock 'n' Rolf Kasperek[/url] for his assistance with this release. On sticker: * 8 Bonus Tracks. * 16 page full-colour booklet. * 2500 word sleevenotes with new [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/277863-Rolf-Rock-N-Rolf-Kasparek]Rock 'N' Rolf[/url] interview. There are 2 misspelled : Track 7 is printed on back cover "Genghis Kahn". Track 8 is printed on back cover "Prisioner Of Our Time".
"Gates to Purgatory - Expanded Version (2017 Remaster)" is a special CD release by the legendary German heavy metal band Running Wild, brought to you by Noise Records. This expanded edition features remastered audio for superior sound quality and includes bonus tracks that provide deeper insight into the band's early creative period. Originally released in 1984, "Gates to Purgatory" marked Running Wild's explosive debut and quickly became a cult classic among fans of speed and power metal worldwide. The album is celebrated for its raw energy, fast-paced riffs, and rebellious lyrics that laid the foundation for what would become one of Germany?s most influential metal acts. Running Wild was formed in Hamburg in 1976 and has since established itself as a pioneering force within the heavy metal scene. Known especially for their pirate-themed albums later on, their early work like "Gates to Purgatory" showcased a darker, more aggressive style influenced by bands such as Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Over decades, they have sold hundreds of thousands of records globally with landmark albums like "Port Royal," "Death or Glory," and "Black Hand Inn." Their energetic live performances have earned them loyal followers across Europe and beyond. Noise Records is renowned for championing groundbreaking artists within rock and metal genres since its founding in 1983. As an iconic label based in Germany, it played an essential role during the rise of European heavy metal throughout the '80s?launching careers of genre-defining bands including Helloween, Kreator, Grave Digger, alongside Running Wild. With high-quality releases aimed at audiophiles and collectors alike, Noise Records remains synonymous with excellence in hard music production.
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OLEG L. - 06/Mar/2024 5 of 5 Stars!
The first and the best Running Wild album. Excellent edition, remastered deluxe digipak extended version with 8 bonus tracks and with 16 page booklet with additional photos and materials. Bonus tracks include the first two rare tracks : Iron Heads & Bones To Ashes from the legendary NOISE records LP compilation Death Metal where Running Wild together with Halloween became the foundation for the power metal style. I’m very glad that I bought this CD for nice price.

Pablo D. - 29/May/2020 5 of 5 Stars!
Great debut album of this great band. best songs for me " black demon" " victim of states power" "diabolic force"

Volodymyr Z. - 12/Dec/2018 5 of 5 Stars!
Very good new edition! Good sound and super bonuses!

Eduardo l. - 04/May/2018 5 of 5 Stars!
Running wild's debut is a classic of the metal.There are great tracks like soldiers of hell,black demon and prisoner of our time.Simply amazing!

TOMAS T. - 22/Dec/2017 5 of 5 Stars!
Top notch remasters! This collection from Running Wild is just thumbs up for any fan of the band! The repackaging received a very detailed finishing with excellent materials. Sound wise, they got a very appropriate treatment, and besides that, added extra tracks (in some of the re-releases, a bonus disc). A delight to any Running Wild fan!

Balazs D. - 02/Sep/2017 5 of 5 Stars!
So the time has come! The re-vitalized Noise records has released the first 9 RW records remastered with bonus tracks. I've grabbed the first four from grooves land and I'm ready to write my opinions about them. Even though I still consider myself a RW fan, their first record did not impress me that much, I did not even have it, although I was aware of their first output. To correct this error, I've bought it and I'm happy I did that. GTP is as legendary as Walls of Jericho by Helloween, Walpurgis night by Stormwitch, Heavy metal breakdown by Grave Digger, or even as Kill'em all, not a weak song on this gem here. Yes, the the band's songwriting skills have improved after GTP, and yes, these songs are usually naive, but they have their charm, and let's not forget, this is a first record, and what a record indeed. It was recorded in only 16 days, on a minimal budget, without a producer, and has a nice punk feeling, the band sounds really raw, if you know Iron Maiden's first record you may have a glimpse of what I mean. About the musicians: Preacher left after this record because he studied theology, but it's not a great problem, because his style was a bit outdated even on this record, he's more of a traditional, bluesy player not hte metal guy. Hasche is great, plays like the late Clive Burr, Stephan does what a bassist should do. About Rolf: well, he needs no introduction. He sings on his raspy voice here and plays some fine solos and riffs. About the remaster: some might complain about it being 'hyper compressed" and "volume maximized", well that may be true, but at least the sound has improved compared to the originals. The bonus tracks: no hidden gem, if you're a RW fan, you already have them, but it's nice to have their remastered version. Walpurgis night is the First years of piracy re-recorded version not the original as the cover says however. TLDR: buy it.