Year : 1993-2016 (Roxx Records Limited Edition 2025)
Style : Christian Heavy Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 118 mb
Bio:
Stairway is england christian band formed in the NWOBHM era and were signed in 1990 as part of compilation CD 'White Metal Warriors' The Debut CD, 'No Rest : No Mercy', released in 1993, debuted in the Japanese Charts at #48. The band released their second album 'Bleeding Heart' in 1999. Stairway's 3rd album 'On Hallowed Ground' was released in 2002. Stairway signed a deal to re-release 'No Rest: No Mercy' album and gigs to follow this up took place in 2005 at Metalfest Germany with Rob Rock and Narnia. In 2006 the band released 'The Other Side of Midnight', which debuted at #2 in the USA's College Chart, two Nominations for Best Album and Best Group in the NMW Awards in Hollywood. The band's 5th album 'Interregnum' was released in 2010 on CD & vinyl - with the Christmas Single 'Christmas Merry Christmas' in 2010. The band headed off to Germany in 2013 to play Full Metal Osthessen. Stairway's new album 'Power and Glory' was release in May 2016, mixed and mastered at Priory Studios by Greg Chandler (Seventh Angel, My Silent Wake). Gigs to support 'Power and Glory' were played at Rock Alive in Holland, Scruffy Murphy's and Stonefest in England.Christmas 2022 saw the release of the new single 'It's Christmas Time' after which work on new material began in 2023 with a new single 'Tricky Nicky' released in Nov 2023 as a precursor to a new Stairway album set for 2024.
Album:
Roxx Records is partnering with one of the UK’s most classic and premiere White Metal bands, STAIRWAY, to bring you a one time Limited Edition CD pressing of the band’s killer new album entitled ”Metal Rising”, a remastered compilation boasting the illustrious history of one of Britain’s most prized Christian rock acts, encompassing songs from their 6 studio albums between 1993 – 2016.STAIRWAY has been fighting tirelessly since 1978, the golden age of NWOBHM, and the band has remained active ever since. The difference between STAIRWAY and many other bands is that they have never made a big deal about being pioneers; instead, humility has become one of their main virtues.Logically, they have a long history, although it was not until 1989 that they managed to record two tracks for the legendary compilation “White Metal Warriors: Last Ship Home,” and it was in 1992/93 when they finally managed to release their first album, “No Rest No Mercy.”What followed was a string of six full length LP’s in which STAIRWAY honed their style, centered on NWBOHM, managing to forge a bulletproof personality. Yeah, despite the songs featured here begin from 1993 recordings, STAIRWAY’s style and sound is pure ’80s, no trends of the moment, just classic melodic metal. And a good one.This in-your-face onslaught of pure British Metal is able to combine the genius of Iron Maiden with the rawness of the NWOBHM, and all the while crafting a hook-laden melodic metal album that will appeal to classic rock and hard rock fans alike.Authenticity. That’s what “Metal Rising” is all about. We don’t think the right words for this compilation are “Greatest Hits,” since STAIRWAY doesn’t really have any commercial hits, but rather a collection of powerful metal anthems. So now we have the opportunity to get a little summary of their great and interesting history, and it’s even a good excuse to learn more about a legend of White Metal.The compilation does not follow a specific criteria, which is why there is no chronological order and it does not focus on a specific album. So it’s no surprise that the album kicks off with the best of Stairway’s arsenal.“Enter The Light” is a true explosion of classy Heavy Metal that shakes you from head to toe, and “Godz” is not far behind with its intense and continuous march. With “Lies,” STAIRWAY brings us that old late ’70s sound into the 21st century, with lots of riffs, guitar licks, and solos accompanied by a firm and precise base, and decorated with choruses that are a true and pleasant journey through time.“Souls Of Zion” takes us way back in time, more precisely to 1993, to the band’s first album, proving that STAIRWAY has always remained true to its particular style, with minimal changes to its classic sound. What follows is “The Sky Is Beautiful,” a melodic demonstration of power chords and fierce riffs.We have something different in “The Battle’s Over”; in a more epic, intricate, and complex composition, STAIRWAY shows a different side. On the other hand, “Soldiers Of Heaven” offers another high-caliber piece with the band’s classic formula: driving riffs, a granite and combative base, and melodic forceful choruses. “Bondage,” which follows, is another highlight from the first album that delivers a fast rocker, a STAIRWAY classic.The album continues with “Mind Insane,” which shows STAIRWAY putting a new spin on their music, with a little more bouncing riffs and groove, while “Raise Our Hands” takes us on an intense, galloping ride in one of their best songs here.And for the finale, they left another cascade of riffs in the spot-on “Death And Destruction,” which becomes the epilogue to this compilation album.Obviously, the concept behind “Metal Rising” is a selection of the most fierce and metallic songs STAIRWAY has recorded in its entire history. The variety and the way the songs are distributed throughout the album is spot on, achieving a balance between classics and some of the songs from band’s latest productions to date.The cover of “Metal Rising” features an illustration that conveys the Heavy Metal spirit that Stairway carries in its blood and music. However, the physical edition of this limited edition CD does not correspond to the history of a band like Stairway, but at the same time it follows their logic of humility as a group. This is because we are talking about nothing more than a simple cardboard sleeve that holds the compact disc, with a summary of Stairway’s history and some information about them printed on it, but nothing else. There is no booklet, no photos of the band, or anything of the sort. It is too simple and sparse for a legend like Stairway.Even so, “Metal Rising” is a good way to approach Stairway’s discography for those who know nothing about the band, but it is also an excellent way to remember classic material and have “something” from each of the band’s releases to date on the same album.While we wait for new material, “Metal Rising” is a good excuse to dive into the world of Stairway and remember what the band is made of.Available on compact disc in limited copies, this album can also be found in digital format. To see if it is still possible to get one of the limited physical copies, here are the contact details for Roxx Records, and of course, the links to find Stairway on social media, so you can follow them and keep up to date with the latest news…”Metal Rising” traces the history of STAIRWAY through a selection of the group’s classics recommended for lovers and fans of traditional Heavy Metal and Hard Rock. The group is working on new music, meanwhile “Metal Rising” is a good excuse to dive into the world of STAIRWAY.Limited Edition: one time pressing limited to 300 copies.
Line Up:
Graeme Leslie - Vocals (lead), Guitars
Peter Jennens - Guitars (lead), Vocals
Andrew Edwards - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Enter The Light (from Interregnum, 2010)
02. Godz (from Power & Glory, 2016)
03. Liar (from On Hallowed Ground, 2002)
04. No Mercy (from The Other Side of Midnight, 2006)
05. Souls of Zion (from No Rest; No Mercy, 1993)
06. The Sky Is Beautiful (from On Hallowed Ground, 2002)
07. The Battle’s Over (from Interregnum, 2010)
08. Soldiers Of Heaven (from The Other Side Of Midnight, 2006)
09. Bondage (from No Rest; No Mercy, 1993)
10. A Mind Insane (from Power & Glory, 2016)
11. Raise Our Hands (from Power & Glory, 2016)
12. Death & Destruction (from The Other Side Of Midnight, 2006)
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