Description
When it comes to GARGOYLE from Portland, we’re talking about one of the best U.S. metal bands of all time. Their only (self-titled) album from 1988 is a pure masterpiece, a classic release that for many metal fans and collectors is the definition of heavy / power metal music, featuring songs that stood the test of time and are unmatched to this day. This “Deluxe Major Metal Edition” contains not only the aforementioned album, but also an entire disc of previously unreleased GARGOYLE songs, which are not just run of the mill stuff, but KILLER compositions that will destroy you. Stuff like “Crimson Red”, “An Eye For An Eye”, “Evil Hammer” etc would easily put to shame 90% of today’s releases and this is really impressive given that all those songs never made it to an official GARGOYLE release.
But the surprises do not end here. The 16 page booklet that accompanies the reissue, features an extensive band story written by Portland metal expert James R. Beach, featuring quotes by all band members and trivia that every GARGOYLE fan would love to know. Additionally, there’s a great feature of the first manager of the band William Howell, who tells us about the early years of the band and he also provides us with great old photos and memorabilia. In general the booklet is loaded with previously unseen photos, courtesy of Doug Smith and Gargoyle, Loren Bates of the mighty GLACIER, William Howell and Bart Gabriel.
And an important note: Good things come to those who wait, so who knows? Additional surprises might find you when you reach the end of the bonus disc….
TRACKLISTING:
CD1:
1. Nothing Is Sacred
2. The Burning
3. Aryan Diplomacy
4. Final Victory
5. Look Homeward
6. Out From The Shadows
7. Dark Mirror Dream
8. Blind Faith
9. Down To The Ground
10. Into The Darkness
CD2:
1. Into The Darkness
2. Crimson Red
3. The Man In Black
4. Northern Lights
5. Stanley Jack & Scatman
6. Blind Faith
7. Lights In The Sky
8. Evil Hammer
9. All The Marbles
10. An Eye For An Eye
11. The Gamesters Of Triskelion
12. Captain Morgan’s Mutiny
