German (Eastern European) Bootlegs?

[gener8tr]

I'm not coming down on this seller, or these CD's... In fact, I own several of these titles and the seller is nothing short of a great person... I only post this as it is listed currently on ebay and I'm looking for some information.

 

These CD's are bootlegs, I'm sure of it, but the quality is nothing short of first-rate. I mean perfect sound, and better packaging that anything being released from Mercury Records.

 

Does anyone know anything about these, or the similar series "Jewels Of 80'ies Metal - Collectors Series?" Again, I am not endorsing anything or anyone, nor am I slandering anything or anyone... just looking for info. The release date says 1993, but I know that's B.S. These are new releases, perhaps within the last 6 months or soon. There are some very impressive titles. In fact, the "Jewels Of 80'ies Metal - Collectors Series" has better titles that those listed below, including SALEM'S WYCH, COMMANDER, TAIST OF IRON, CRYSTAL KNIGHT, and many more.

 

 

Vol. 1:

 

KYMERA- Animality

 

SABRE- Keepers Of The Sword

 

SINISTER ANGEL- same

 

Vol. 2:

 

MEGATTACK- Raw Delivery

 

LUST- same

 

VIXEN- Made In Hawaii

 

Vol. 3

 

SUNSET- Forgotten Kingdom

 

ASSASSIN- License To Kill

 

ROXX- same

 

Vol. 5

 

MANIA- No Lullabies!!

 

GILGAMESJ- Take One

 

SACRED FEW- Beyond The Iron Walls

 

Vol. 6

 

PHOENIX- Say Goodbye

 

ANTIX- Baptism Of Fire

 

TZAR- Players Of The Game

 

Vol. 7

 

AGENTZ- Stick To Your Guns

 

SILENT LISTENER- Veterans Of The Fight

 

TWILIGHT PROJECT- same

 

Vol. 8

 

SACRAFICE- The First Experience With The Unknown

 

PROBE- We Come In Peace

 

ESP- The Future Is Now

 

Vol. 9

 

FORGOTTEN CHILD- same

 

BURNING DESIRE- Break Free

 

LEGION- Legion Of Deth

 

Vol. 10

 

WITCH- The Hex Is On

 

ARROW- Diary Of A Soldier

 

M-16- Locked And Loaded

 

Vol. 11

 

BUSTER BROWN- S. O. V.

 

RYCHUS SYN- same

 

FLIGHT CHARM- Waiting White Lady

 

Vol. 12

 

WARMINISTER- Out Of The Ashes

 

SNAKEBYTE- same

 

HAMMER HEAD

 

Here's the current ebay (Germany) link. The other titles can be found by surfing around.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...me=STRK:MEWA:IT

 

Once again and finally, I'm just looking for some info and wondering if anyone else knows ANYTHING about these CD's?

[stormspell]

I believe those are very recent Greek boots, yes.

 

Here's another similar series - also Greek boots:

 

FORGOTTEN METAL - COLLECTORS SERIES - OUTSTANDING METAL GEMS

 

Those are very crafty releases, with thick booklets, info, pics, etc. Jewelcases with outer dustcases

 

VOL.1

EXODO (Spain) The New Babylon 1988

INHERENT SIN (Germany) Children Of The Night (EP) 1989

IRONHAWK (USA) To The Point! (EP) 1983

 

VOL.2

TYRANT’S REIGN (USA) Year Of The Tyrants 1987

RAY GUNN (USA) Ray Gunn 1987

IVORY TIGER (USA) Metal Mountain (EP) 1986

 

VOL.3

SOLAR EAGLE (USA) Solar Eagle (EP) 1988

MATAKOPAS (USA) Coming Out Ahead 1987

ZEN VENOM (Australia) From Another Planet (EP) 1988

 

VOL.4

LEADER (Holland) Out In The Wasteland 1988

UNICORN (Germany) The Legend Returns (EP) 1987

AXTON PRYTE (France) The Lab (EP) 1986

 

VOL.6

STORMTROOPER (USA) Armies Of The Night (EP) 1985

AVALON (USA) Live Or Die 1988

EMMY STRUT (USA) Emmy Strut (EP) 1985

 

VOL.8

PALASS (Belgium) Queen Of The World 1989

BLACKLIST (USA) The Sign Of 4 (EP) 1984

OVERLORD (Canada) Overlord (EP) 1985

 

VOL.10

CRYPT (Canada) Styck To Your Guts 1987

WHITE HOTT (USA) Angel In Leather 1987

KRATOS (USA) Iron Beast (EP) 1984

 

VOL.12

MYSSTRESS (USA) Mysstress (EP) 1986

DISCIPLE (USA) Disciple (EP) 1986

MARK LOWREY Rusty Mark In The Metal Palace 1985

 

VOL.13

CHILD SAINT (USA) Child Saint (single) 1988

PROUD EXISTANCE The Trial 1984

SHELDER (France) God Of Vikings 1988

 

VOL.15

MILITIA (USA) The Sybling 1985

IRON CROSS (USA) Warhead 1985

CHILDHOOD’S END (Holland) Childhood’s End (EP) 1984

[Guest malephous]

Hows the quality on the Forgotten Metal series? Ive seen these on ebay, and have been considering puchasing.

[stormspell]

Hows the quality on the Forgotten Metal series?  Ive seen these on ebay, and have been considering puchasing.

 

Have no idea, I only reposted the info from someone's trades list, havent seen the actual products.

[mertz]

there is a legit vixen - the works CD that was issued this year with notes from Kim LaChance, excellent disc. the rest of the stuff is bootleg. i know guys personally in several of the bands listed and they are PO'd about these "reissues".

[gener8tr]

Hows the quality on the Forgotten Metal series?  Ive seen these on ebay, and have been considering puchasing.

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As previously stated, I am NOT endorsing the HOT METAL CD's, but I can tell you that the quality is firsat rate and the artwork and slip cases are perfect.

[hardrockingcollector]

Where can one find these CDS?

[gener8tr]

Where can one find these CDS?

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I found mine on Ebay Germany. They are all readily avai;able. I've even see a few sneak into the US market on Ebay, as well.

 

I can tell you this, SALEM'S WYCH - BETRAYER OF KINGS is absolutely fantastic. It's a shame the band doesn't officially release it themselves and add a few live tracks from back in the day. Pure 80's TRUE METAL bliss!

[hardrockingcollector]

Well, whether their bootlegs or not, they keep planning to issue these types of CDs. I found out the following are coming out in December:

 

OUTSTANDING METAL GEMS VOL 009 - HAMMERWITCH / TROP FERROS / CASSLE

OUTSTANDING METAL GEMS VOL 016 - MASQUE / STREAM / GRAND BITE

OUTSTANDING METAL GEMS VOL 017 - AVALON - WYXMER - THOR (ARG)

OUTSTANDING METAL GEMS VOL 018 - PARASITE - WILLD PUSSY - WIDOW (uk)

 

Personally, I think this is awesome. Up til now, crappy CDRs have been the only way to get a lot of this stuff. I finally got some in from a russian mail order company, and this stuff is top notch, and in fact, better then most legit reissues coming out (if they are in fact boots).

[hardrockingcollector]

BTW, found these at:

 

http://www.metal-cd.ru/stock.xls

 

Quality is superb.

[mertz]

i purchased a bucketload of these discs and they are good. good enough for mertz, probably just ok for you.

 

mertz

[melodicrockoz]

I'd be looking into this , for sure. who knows, some of these may not be boots, wonder what else is in the pipeline for releasing.

[mertz]

all boots I have friends in some of the bands and they either dont care or are too poor / lazy to get a lawyer. someone asked me to get him one of his band. go figure.

 

mertz