Heavy & Power Metal

SHARK was born in 1987 initiated by guitarist Eric "Ricket" Castro (ex Charter). He wanted to found the "fastest band in Nantes". A first line-up was made up of his close friends and family.The band recorded its first demo in June 1988 but the singer was replaced shortly after to breathe a more "pow..

Available: 06 JUN 2025Limited Edition of 500 Hand-numbered CDs.For this release the Arkeyn Steel Records team explores some truly uncharted waters of the 90s US prog metal underground, presenting the unreleased LP-Tape of TWIST OF FATE from Akron, Ohio.TWIST OF FATE was started around the summer of ..

TRACK LISTING: 1. Deliver This Dream 2. The Vision 3. I'll Make It Someway 4. Hold Your Faith 5. King Of Fools 6. Teaser 7. Beware The Knight 8. Last Ride Of Ichabod Crane 9. Teaser (7' Version) 10. Last Ride Of Ichabod Crane (7' Version)..

REVELATION from Boston, Massachusetts, USA. One of the 8000 rock / metal bands that have been tracked down around the area back in the late 80s. Each one of them was chasing the dream, recording and releasing demos, performing live shows and taking place in "Battle of the Bands" contests. A differen..

Available: 07 FEB 2025A lost gem from Germany!! Heavy/Power/Speed Metal with that so typical German sound from those wonderful years!!TRACK LISTING:Lost Empire (Demo 1987)1. Overture 8612. MartyrMonarch Of Terror (Demo 1987)3. Dark Queen4. Reign of FearAncient Tales (Demo 1988)5. Throne of the King6..

Available: 07 FEB 2025Heavy/Power Metal from Bellevue, Washington (USA). For the first time on CD this fantastic EP from a band with a completely unique sound, a must have!Featuring members of the bands Ray Gunn, Syre and Sentinel.TRACK LISTING:1. Damnation Eternal2. Sacrifice3. Only You4. Sweet Mem..

Available: 07 FEB 2025Great Heavy/Power metal from Long Island, NY (USA). Debut Ep and first demo re-released for the first time - a must!TRACK LISTING:Out For The Kill (EP 1989)1. Cries In The Night2. Pray For Their Souls3. Heaven's Gate4. The Witch Of SalemDemo 19905. Out For The Kill6. Sail On7. ..

Available: 13 JUN 2025FITZKIN was a legendary Dutch metal band from the late 70's; they were among the oldest hard rock / heavy metal bands from Holland and despite not having released a full length album while they were active, they recorded three great demos.In collaboration with Aaron from Dark A..

Available: 13 JUN 2025XIPE from Italy started their music journey way back in the late 70's and through a few different names and line-ups (with CAPTAIN KILL being the most known in metal circles), they released a series of cult heavy / power demos throughout the 80's and the highly sought after ful..

Hand numbered edition (500 copies).The earliest, little-known incarnation of INNER STRENGTH formed in 1986 in Long Island, NY as a crossover hardcore/punk outfit. Three years later, founding vocalist Scott Oliva endeavored to put together a stable all-new lineup, transforming INNER STRENGTH into the..

Around late-'83/early-'84, a group called Discipline took shape in Pittsburgh, PA; transitioning from playing covers into an original hard rock/metal outfit. Discipline laid down a two-song demo that gained local momentum via the Pittsburgh Steel radio show before disbanding in 1985, at which time t..

Hailing from Philadelphia, PA, SHADOWDANCE was formed in the late-'90s by guitarist/songwriter Carlos Alvarez with Jason Fraticelli (drums), Brad Pondish (bass), and George Eliassen (vocals) to craft a timeless brand of powerful metal infused with progressive and atmospheric elements. Crushing riffs..