Happy New Year To All Of You From The Crypt

I wish you all a happy prosperous new year.
Keep on the look out for more good stuff on Thorns Metal Crypt. After theese busy holidays i will post as usual lots and lots of gods too you. Lists of 2011 will come as well.

See you around!!

Anubis - A Tower Of Silence (2011)

Australia
Progressive Rock
RYM rate: 3.60 (31 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.76
320 KB

1. The Passing Bell (Parts 1-6)
2. Archway Of Tears
3. The Final Resting Place
4. A Tower Of Silence
5. Weeping Willow
6. And I Wait For My World To End
7. The Holy Innocent
8. All That Is


It seems to be a good time for progressive rock at the moment. New good, really good albums keeps rolling out. This is another great piece of neo progressive rock. Similar too Subsignal.

Dr. Living Dead - Dr. Living Dead (2011)

Sweden
Crossover/Thrash Metal
RYM rate: 4.00 (4 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.80
320 KB

1. World War Nine
2. Slime From Above
3. Revenge On John
4. Streets Of Doc Town
5. Kindergarten Cop
6. Kill Me!
7. Dead End Life
8. My Brain Is For Sale
9. Dr. Living Dead
10. Hard Target
11. Feeding The Cyco
12. You're Not The Law
13. Chucky
14. Gremlins Night
15. UFO Attack
16. Reptiles Benath

Classic Thrash that is somewhat of a mix between early Slayer and newer bands like Gama Bomb.

The Wounded Kings - In The Chapel Of The Black Hand (2011)

UK
Traditional Doom Metal
RYM rate: 3.69 (58 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.75
320 KB

1. The Cult Of Souls
2. Gates Of Oblivion
3. Return Of The Sorcerer
4. In The Chapel Of The Black Hand

Faith - Demo & Single Pack (1985-86)

Sweden
Traditional Doom/Heavy Metal
RYM rate: NA
The Crypts View: 4.00
192-256 KB

Contains

Hymn To The Sinner/ Possession - Single 1986
1. Possession
2. Hym To The Sinner

Demo 1985
1. Dark Fate
2. Searching Through Darkness
3. Jaqueline
4. Antichrist
5. Time Of Crucifixion
6. Death Sleep

Demo 1986 - Insanity
1. Cloak Of Darkness
2. Medley
3. Starchild
4. The Maze

The real early stuff by Faith. A real obscure gem for any who's into old school doom or heavy metal fan.

Cardinals Folly - Such Power Is Dangerous! (2011)

Finland
Traditional Doom Metal
RYM rate: 3.86 (8 ratings)
The Crypts View: NA
128 KB

1. The Hammer Speaks
2. Such Power Is Dangerous!
3. Valkryies Is Avenge
4. The Spear Of Destiny
5. Antediluvian Dreams
6. Uncharted Seas
7. The Secret War

Cathedral - The Ethereal Mirror (1993)

UK
Doom/Stoner Metal
RYM rate: 3.80
The Crypts View: 3.96
192 KB

1. Violet Vortex
2. Ride
3. Enter The Worms
4. Midnight Mountain
5. Fountain Of Innocence
6. Grim Luxaria
7. Jaded Entity
8. Ashes You Leave
9. Phantasmagoria
10. Imprisoned In Flesh

Blue Cheer - Vincebus Eruptus (1968)

USA
Hard/Blues Rock
RYM rate: 3.77
The Crypts View: 4.02
160 KB

1. Summertime Blues
2. Rock Me baby
3. Doctor Please
4. Out Of Focus
5. Parchment Farm
6. Second Time Around

Danzig - II Lucifuge (1990)

USA
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal/Blues Rock
RYM rate: 3.90
The Crypts View: 4.40
160 KB

1. Long Way Back From Hell
2. Snakes Of Christ
3. Killer Wolf
4. Tired Of Being Alive
5. I'm The One
6. Her Black Wings
7. Devil's Plaything
8. 777
9. Blood & Tears
10. Girl
11. Pain In The World

Danzig - Danzig (1988)

USA
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal/Blues Rock
RYM rate: 3.80
The Crypts View: 4.34
160 KB

1. Twist Of Cain
2. Not Of This World
3. She Rides
4. Soul Of Fire
5. Am I Demon
6. Mother
7. Possession
8. End Of Time
9. The Hunter
10. Evil Thing

Estatic Fear - A Sombre Dance (1999)

Austria
Doom/Symphonic Metal
RYM rate: 3.84
The Crypts View: 4.53
320 KB

1. Intro (Unisono Lute Instrumental)
2. Chapter I
3. Chapter II
4. Chapter III
5. Chapter IV
6. Chapter V
7. Chapter VI
8. Chapter VII
9. Chapter VIII
10. Chapter IX

A monumental album. Capturing from start to end...a gem that should carry the name with it's genre forever.

Savage Grace - After The Fall Of Grace (1986)

USA
US Power/Speed/Heavy Metal
RYM rate: 3.50 (68 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.95
128 KB

1. Call To Arms
2. We Came, We Saw, We Conquered
3. After The Fall From Grace
4. Trial By Fire
5. Palestinia
6. Age Of Innocence
7. Flesh And Blood
8. Destination Unknown
9. Tales Of Mystery

Omen - Battle Cry (1984)

USA
Heavy/Speed /US Power Metal
RYM rate: 3.84
The Crypts View: 4.18
192 KB

1. Death Rider
2. The Axemen
3. Last Rites
4. Dragon's Breath
5. Be My Wench
6. Battle Cry
7. Die By The Blade
8. Prince Of Darkness
9. Bring Out The Beast
10. In The Arena

Nominion - Recremation (2005)

Sweden
Old School Death Metal
RYM rate: 3.48 (40 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.68
320 KB

1. Submit To Evil
2. Hordes Of Flies
3. Buried By Me
4. The End Written In Blood
5. Mirror Of Dead Flesh
6. Sickening
7. Under The Five-Pointed Star
8. Into Black
9. Condemned To Die

Max Richter - Memoryhouse (2002)

UK
Neo Classical/Ambient
RYM rate: 3.91
The Crypts View: 4.40
192 KB

1. Europe, After The Rain
2. Maria, The Poet (1913)
3. Laika's Journey
4. The Twins (Prague)
5. Sarajevo
6. Andras
7. Untitled (Figures)
8. Sketchbook
9. November
10. Jan's Notebook
11. Arbenita (11 years)
12. Garden (1973) / Interior
13. Landscape With Figure (1922)
14. Fragment
15. Lines on a Page (One Hundred Violins)
16. Embers
17. Last Days
18. Quarted Fragment

Imindain - And The Living Shall Envy The Dead (2007)

UK
Death Doom Metal
RYM rate: 3.49 (48 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.80
256 KB

1. The Buried Room
2. Nausea
3. Black Water
4. The Curse Of Knowing And Becoming
5. Men Shall Be Vessels
6. The Empty Flesh

Sinister Realm - The Crystal Eye (2011)

USA
Traditional Doom/Heavy Metal
RYM rate: 3.51 (53 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.85
128 KB

1. Winds Of Venegeance
2. The Shroud Of Misery
3. With Swords Held High
4. The Crystal Eye
5. At The Hand Of The Tormentor
6. Signal The Earth
7. Battle For The Sinister Realm
8. The Tower Is Burning

Oliver Magnum - Oliver Magnum (1989)

USA
Heavy/Speed Metal
RYM rate: 3.93
The Crypts View: 4.21
256 KB

1. Sister's Cybele
2. The Last Prophet
3. Old World Nites
4. Evilution
5. Trapped
6. Mendes Pay
7. Tongue Tied
8. Silent Scream (Prelude To Death)

Omen - Warning Of Danger (1985)

USA
US Power/Heavy Metal
RYM rate: 3.86
The Crypts View: 4.08
192 KB

1. Warning Of Danger
2. March On
3. Ruby's Eyes (Of The Serpent)
4. Don't Fear The Night
5. V.B.P.
6. Premonition
7. Termination
8. Make Me Your King
9. Red Horizon

Skyclad - Prince Of The Poverty Line (1994)

UK
Heavy/Folk Metal
RYM rate: 3.70
The Crypts View: 3.87
256 KB

1. Civil War Dance
2. Carboard City
3. Sins Of Emission
4. Land Of The Rising Sun
5. The One Piece Puzzle
6. A Bellyfull Of Emptiness
7. A Dog In The Manger
8. Gammadion Seed
9. Womb Of The Worm
10. The Truth Famine

Molior Superum - Towards The Haze [Ep] (2011)

Sweden
Stoner Rock
RYM rate: 3.05 (5 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.74
320 KB

1. Plainrider
2. Towards The Haze
3. Molten Space

Tormented - Rotten Death (2009)

Sweden
Old School Death Metal
RYM rate: 3.28 (28 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.77
320 KB

1. Rotten Death
2. Venegeance From Beyond The Grave
3. Blood Of The Undead
4. Burning Torment
5. Death Owns The Night
6. Come Back From The Dead
7. Drowning In Decaying Death
8. Tomb Of Corpses
9. Reversed Funeral

Sorcery - Till Death Do We Part (1980)

USA
Traditonal Doom/Heavy Metal
RYM rate: 2.82 (20 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.58
192 KB

1. Ogre
2. Ruby Red
3. Fly Away
4. Right To Survive
5. Till Death Do We Part
6. Borderline
7. Running
8. Barbara

Sorcery - Sinister Soldiers (1978)

USA
Tradition Doom/Hard Rock
RYM rate: 3.17 (81 ratings)
The Crypts View: 4.15
256 KB

1. Aracnid (The Dark King)
2. Fly The Sky
3. Sugar Sweet Lady (Debbie's Song)
4. Last Good-Bye
5. Slippin Away (For K.E.R.)
6. Snowshit
7. Airborne
8. Sorcerer
9. Schitzoid

Black Pyramid - II (2012)

USA
Doom /Stoner Metal
RYM rate: 3.73 (14 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.85
320 KB

1. Endless Agony
2. Mercy's Bane
3. Night Queen
4. Dreams Of The Dead
5. Tanelorn
6. Sons Of Chaos
7. Empty-Handed Insurrection
8. The Hidden Kingdom
9. Into The Dawn

High Spirits - Another Night (2011)

USA
Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
RYM rate: 3.91 (13 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.81
256 KB

1. Another Night In The City
2. Do You Remember
3. Full Power
4. Demons At The Door
5. I'll Be Back
6. You Make Love Impossible
7. Where Did I Go Wrong
8. Nights In Black
9. Going Up

Samsara Blues Experiment - Revelation & Mystery (2011)

Germany
Psychadelic/ Blues Rock
RYM rate: 3.53 (57 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.79
320 KB

1. ..
2. Flipside Apocalypse
3. Hangin' On The Wire
4. Into The Black
5. Thirsty Moon
6. Outside Inside Blues
7. Zwei Schatten im Schatten
8. Revelations & Mystery

Skaeckoedlan - Äppelträdet (2011)

Sweden
Stoner Metal/Psychadelic Rock
RYM rate: 3.42 (14 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.58
320 KB

1. Världarnas Fall
2. Soluppgång
3. Chronos
4. Äppelträdet
5. Haven
6. Doedaroedlan
7. Universe
8. Cactus
9. Fågelsång
10. Rokh

Dark Suns - Orange (2011)

Germany
Progressive Rock/Metal/ Psychadelic Rock
RYM rate: 3.60 (21 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.80
320 KB

1. Toy
2. Eight Quiet Minutes
3. Elephant
4. Diamond
5. Not Enough Fingers
6. Ghost
7. That Is Why They All Hate You In Hell
8. Vesperine
9. Scaleman
10. Antipole

Great new album by Dark Suns, this seem to be their strongest album yet, with alot of positive changes to the music. They seem to have find their niche.

Radio Moscow - The Great Escape Of Leslie Magnafuzz (2011)

Part Two
USA
Psychadelic / Blues Rock
RYM rate: 3.57 (65 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.70
FLAC (Looseless)

1. Little Eyes
2. No Time
3. Speed Freak
4. Creepin'
5. Turtle Back Rider
6. Densaflorativa
7. I Don't Need Nobody
8. Misleading Me
9. Summer Of 1942
10. Insideout
11. Deep Down Below
12. Open Your Eyes

Deaf Dealer - Keepers Of The Flame (1986)

Canada
Heavy/Speed Metal
RYM rate: 3.24 (42 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.82
320 KB

1. Don't Get In My Wat
2. Deaf Dealer
3. On The Wings Of A Russian Foxbat
4. The Fugitive
5. Dead Zone
6. Sadist
7. Free Easy
8. Getting Ready To Go
9. Caution To Kill

Ablaze In Hatred - The Quietude Plains (2009)

Finland
Doom Death Metal
RYM rate: 3.31 (61 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.77
192 KB

1. A Walk Through The Silence
2. Perfection Of Waves
3. The Wandering Path
4. Beyond The Trails Of Torment
5. The Quitude Plains
6. My Dearest End
7. Therefore I Suffer

Ablaze In Hatred - Deceptive Awareness (2006)

Finland
Doom Death Metal
RYM rate: 3.25 (57 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.76
128 KB

1. Lost (The Overture)
2. When The Blackened Candle Shines
3. Howls Unknown
4. Constant Stilness
5. Ongoing Fall
6. To Breathe And To Suffocate
7. Closure Of Life

Abramis Brama - Dansa Tokjävelns Vals (1999)

Sweden
Hard Rock
RYM rate: 3.68
The Crypts View: 3.90
192 KB

1. Guld Och Gröna Skogar
2. Mamma Talar
3. Svarta Madam
4. Tunga Tankar
5. Dans Tokjävelns Vals
6. Sömnlös
7. Ogräsblues
8. Motalaboogie
9. Parentesvals

Heavy Load - Swedish Live Conquest (1982)

Sweden
Heavy Metal
RYM rate: 4.27 (3 ratings)
The Crypts View: 4.35
192 KB

CD 1

1. Full Speed At High Level
2. Dark Nights
3. Interview
4. Daybreak Ecstasy
5. Caroline
6. Heathens From The North
7. Joe Stiletto
8. You've Got The Power
9. Interview
10. Hey
11. Heavy Metal Heaven


CD 2.

1. Full Speed At High Level
2. Dark Nights
3. Joe Stiletto
4. Caroline
5. Give It Time
6. Heathens From The North
7. Hey
8. Trespasser
9. Daybreak Ecstasy

A recorded live broadcast direct from the studio.

The Black Keys - El Camino (2011)

USA
Garage/Blues Rock
RYM rate: 3.73
The Crypts View: 4.11
320 KB

1. Lonely Boy
2. Dead And Gone
3. Gold On The Ceiling
4. Little Black Submarines
5. Money Maker
6. Run Right Back
7. Sister
8. Hell Of A Season
9. Stop Stop
10. Nova Baby
11. Mind Eraser

Nebula - To The Center (1999)

USA
Stoner/Psychadelic Rock
RYM rate: 3.73
The Crypts View: 3.72
256 KB

1. To The Center
2. Come Down
3. Whatcha Lookin' For
4. Clearlight
5. Freedom
6. Antigone
7. I Need Somebody
8. So Low
9. Synthetic Dream
10. Fields Of Psilocybin
11. Between Time
12. You Mean Nothin'

Listener - Wooden Heart (2010)

USA
Atmospheric/Spoken Word/ Indie Rock
RYM rate: 3.64
The Crypts View: 3.71
256 KB

1. You Have Never Lives Because Of You
2. I Don't Want To Live Forever
3. Most Roads Lead Home
4. Wooden Heart
5. Falling In Love With Glaciers
6. Failing Is Just Not For Failures
7. Building Better Bridges
8. Seatbelt Hands
9. These Hands Weren't Meant For Us
10. You Were A House On Fire
11. Save Up Youre Hopes Friends

A bit weird album with a great atmosphere, calming and well worth your while.

Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here (2010)

UK
Art/Alternative Rock
RYM rate: 3.67
The Crypts View: 3.90
320 KB

1. Thin Air
2. Summernight Horizon
3. Dreaming Light
4. Everything
5. Angels Walk Among Us
6. Presence
7. A Simple Mistake
8. Get Off, Get Out
9. Universal
10. Hindsight

Anathema - Alternative 4 (1998)

UK
Progressive Rock
RYM rate: 3.91
The Crypts View: 4.41
192 KB

1. Shroud Of False
2. Fragile Dreams
3. Empty
4. Lost Control
5. Re-Connect
6. Inner Silence
7. Alternative 4
8. Regret
9. Feel
10. Destiny

Seven Side Diamond - Enigma (2011)

Brazil
Progressive Rock
RYM rate: 4.24 (4 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.98
320 KB

1. Prolusion
2. The Pact
3. Unique Verse
4. Metasong
5. Shine - Enigma
6. I. Psique Door
7. II. Sunset
8. III. Infinite Night
9. IV. Loom In The Sky
10. V. Labyrinth Lake Mind
11. VI. Cryptic Wars
12. VII. Sunset Islands
13. VIII. Secret Drive
14. IX. Before
15. X. Offhand Funeral
16. XI. In
17. XII. Life Party 2

A great gem of the new progressive rock wave which has risen from the grave. Excellent stuff.

The Answer - Everyday Demons (2009)

Ireland
Hard/Blues Rock
RYM rate: 3.54
The Crypts View: 3.90
320 KB

1. Demon Eyes
2. Too Far Gone
3. On And On
4. Cry Out
5. Why'd You Change Your Mind
6. Pride
7. Walkin' Mat
8. Tonight
9. Dead Of The Night
10. Comfort Zone
11. Evil Man

The Answer - Rise (2006)

Ireland
Hard/Blues Rock
RYM rate: 3.57
The Crypts View: 4.10
160 KB

1. Under The Sky
2. Never Too Late
3. Come Follow Me
4. Be What You Want
5. Memphis Water
6. No Questions Asked
7. Into The Gutter
8. Sometimes You Love
9. Leavin' Today
10. Preachin'
11. Always

Black Stone Cherry - Black Stone Cherry (2006)

USA
Hard/Southern Rock
RYM rate: 3.57
The Crypts View: 3.75
320 KB

1. Rain Wizzard
2. Backwoods Gold
3. Lonely Train
4. Maybe Someday
5. When The Weight Comes Down
6. Crosstown Woman
7. Shooting Star
8. Hell & High Water
9. Shape Of Things
10. Violator Girl
11. Tired Of The Rain
12. Drive
13. Rollin' On

220 Volt - Mind Over Muscle (1985)

Sweden
Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
RYM rate: 3.46 (45 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.73
192 KB

1. The Tower
2. In The End
3. Electric Messangers
4. Power Games
5. Blessed By The Night
6. Secret Dance (Xymania)
7. It's Nice To Be King
8. Mind Over Muscle
9. Whiter Than White
10. Touch Of Fire
11. Halloween
12. Pavement Song
13. High Heels (Bonus Song)
14. Dreams (Bonus Song)

Last album that 220 Volt Played Heavy Metal on. Classic 80's metal.

Battleaxe - Power From The Universe (1984)

UK
NWOBHM
RYM rate: 3.44 (39 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.58
128 KB

1. Chopper Attack
2. Movin' Metal Rock
3. License To Rock
4. Fortune Lady
5. Shout It Out
6. Over The Top
7. Power From The Universe
8. Make It In America

Unanimated - In The Light Of Darkness (2009)

Sweden
Melodic Black/Death Metal
RYM rate: 3.43 (93 Ratings)
The Crypts View: 4.02
320 KB

1. Ascent With The Smell Of Death
2. Retribution In Blood
3. The Endless Beyond
4. Diabolic Voices
5. In The Light Of Darkness
6. The Unconquered One
7. Enemy Of The Sun
8. Serpent's Curse
9. Death To Life
10. Strategia Luciferi

14 years later after the masterful "Ancient God Of Evil" Unanimated released yet another great album unto the world. Sounds like this album was unleashed shorly after the success. A little bit more black metal to chew on that's all. Enjoy another great comeback album.

Unanimated - Ancient God Of Evil (1995)

Sweden
Melodic Death/Black Metal
RYM rate: 3.62
The Crypts View: 4.29
192 KB

1. Life Demise
2. Eye Of The Greyhound
3. Oceans Of Time
4. Dead Calm
5. Mireille
6. The Depths Of The Black Sea
7. Ruins
8. Dying Emotions Domain
9. Die Alone

One of the early work of melodic death metal mixed in with som black influences. Creating the sound of Unanimated. Truly a gem to remember.

Gates Of Ishtar - The Dawn Of Flames (1997)

Sweden
Melodic Death Metal
RYM rate: 3.60 (66 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.77
192 KB

1. Perpetual Dawn (The Arrival of Eternity - End My Pain)
2. Trail of Tears
3. Forever Scarred
4. Dreamfields
5. Dawn Of Flames
6. Eternal Sin
7. No Time
8. The Embrace Of Winter

Some good old Melodeath from the times when the genre wasn't ruined.

The Flaming Sideburns - Key To The Highway (2007)

Finland
Garage Rock
RYM rate: 3.51 (20 ratings)
The Crypts View: 3.66
192 KB

1. Worldwide Evil Reserve
2. Lost Generation
3. Left Alone In The Danger Zone
4. Keys To The Highway
5. Slow Down
6. Cut The Crap
7. Count Me Out
8. Rock 'N' Roll Band
9. She Makes My Blood Burn
10. Challengin'
11. Rocky Mountain Sidegates
12. Conspiracy