9.1 Getaway (Kill The King) - Studio Rehearsals for 1976 World Tour
9.2 Mistreated - Studio Rehearsals for 1976 World Tour
9.3 Sixteenth Century Greensleeves - Studio Rehearsals for 1976 World Tour
9.4 Catch The Rainbow - Studio Rehearsals for 1976 World Tour
9.5 Temple Of The King - Bolivian Mono Mix
9.6 Man On The Silver Mountain - Mono Edit
9.7 Man On The Silver Mountain - Stereo Edit
9.8 Tarot Woman - Rough Mix
9.9 Run With The Wolf - Rough Mix
9.10 Starstruck - Rough Mix
9.11 Do You Close Your Eyes - Rough Mix
9.12 Stargazer - Rough Mix
9.13 A Light In The Black - Rough Mix
9.14 Stargazer - Pirate Sound Tour Rehearsal
9.15 Starstruck - Mono Edit
9.16 Starstruck - Stereo Edit
Number of discs:
1
Description:
"The Temple of the King: 1975-1976" on CD is a carefully curated collection that captures Rainbow during their formative and arguably most influential period. Focusing on recordings from 1975 and 1976, this release documents the early years of the band when their blend of hard rock, early heavy metal and neoclassical elements was redefining the genre. The album centers on the atmosphere and songwriting quality of this era, with tracks that combine powerful guitar work, expressive vocals and a strong sense of melody and dynamics. Fans of classic rock and traditional metal will find here a snapshot of Rainbow's creative peak, offering both intensity and emotional depth as well as more epic, storytelling songs such as the iconic "The Temple of the King."
Produced and issued by Demon, a label known for its catalog work and high-quality reissues, this CD benefits from the label's attention to sound and presentation. Demon has built a reputation for treating classic recordings with respect: careful remastering, thoughtful track selection and packaging aimed at collectors and serious music fans. With "The Temple of the King: 1975-1976," Demon once again underlines its role as a guardian of rock and metal heritage, making historically important material accessible in refined sound quality and collectible form.
Rainbow, founded by legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore after his departure from Deep Purple, is one of the most influential bands in hard rock and early heavy metal. Known for their virtuosic guitar work, dramatic song structures and a distinctive fusion of rock and neoclassical influences, Rainbow helped shape the sound that would influence generations of rock and metal bands. The mid-70s era captured here is especially significant: it includes some of the band's most beloved material, coupling strong riffs and solos with atmospheric, often mystical lyrics. Over the years, Rainbow's recordings from this period have achieved classic status and are frequently cited as milestones of the genre. This CD is therefore not just a compilation, but an essential document for anyone wanting to explore the roots of melodic hard rock and metal.