Marshall Law (ENGLAND)

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Marshall Law - Marshall Law (1989) (Japan Edition 1990)















Year : 1989 (Japan Edition 1990)
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 96 mb

Bio:

Marshall Law - very heavy and proud of it.This legendary band hailing from Birmingham (the birthplace of OZZY and JUDAS PRIEST amongst others) offers up intense, shredding metal powered by the exceptional talents of vocalist Andy Pyke, twin guitarists Dave Martin and Dave Rothan and bassist Tom Dwyer.Formed by ex-DETROIT, DAMIEN and VIVA vocalist Andy Pyke in 1988, the band benefited in their early days from the enthusiastic management of Birmingham DJ Dave Juste and the seemingly tireless ability to undertake enormous tours, including supports to LITTLE ANGELS and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, building up a loyal fan base along the way. The original line-up featured Andy Pyke on vocals and drums, together with ex-CHINAWHITE and SHADOWLANDS guitarist Dave Martin (who had also been involved with ELECTRIC WARRIOR, an act that featured UFO guitarist Rik Sandford), guitarist Darren Horton and bassist Malcolm Gould. The band later added drummer Alan Kelly who ultimately left to join SHY and was replaced with Mick Donovan. Darren Horton also left to later form SIAM and was replaced by former REALM and IVORY guitarist Andy Southwell. This line-up recorded the demo 'Future Shock' in 1988.Shortly afterwards, the band signed with local label FM Revolver and recorded their first album 'Marshall Law' which was produced by REDBEARDS members Ian Allen and Dave Keates. It was decided at this point to replace bassist Malcolm Gould (who promptly formed LOVE AND WAR) with Roger Davis (previously with ROULETTE) and the band still continued to gig hard. Mick Donovan was then replaced and another record for FM Revolver followed, the mini album 'Power Crazy', which debuted new drummer Lee Morris. Andy Pyke meantime was to contribute guest vocals to CEREBRAL FIX's version of JUDAS PRIEST's hit 'Living After Midnight'.A change of management to the same organisation that handled MAGNUM saw the release of a third album, 'Powergame', with production by ROBIN GEORGE. This saw excellent sales including Japan where over 35,000 copies were shifted in the first few weeks and reached number 6 in the national Rock chart. A thousand copies were also pressed up on the band's own System X label (which they still release material through today) for sale at gigs. A live album was also recorded but was to remain unreleased for some time and the band ultimately chose to take an extended break, playing their last gig at Nottingham Rock City in September 1992. Dave Martin reunited with original drummer Mick Donovan in a new project, Andy Southwell formed an acoustic act, Roger Davis found employment with erstwhile LITTLE ANGELS vocalist TOBY JEPSON and Lee Morris joined high profile Gothic Rock act PARADISE LOST.Directly due to unceasing fan pressure MARSHALL LAW duly reformed in late 1995, signing with Neat Metal Records to issue the well received live album 'Law In The Raw'. Much to the surprise of the band the label's press release for 'Law In The Raw' mistakenly attributed these recordings to a support to JUDAS PRIEST, although the concert was in fact taken from a headline gig. Still essentially a studio project at this stage, the band did manage a brace of local gigs utilising the rhythm section from NOISEGATE. In 1997, the band recorded 'Metal Detector' which once more pulled in worthy reviews with increased sales in Germany and Japan. The band recorded the follow up 'Warning From History' in early 1999 which included guest contributions from Steve Grimmett of GRIM REAPER and LIONSHEART and MAGNUM's Tony Clarkin. This outing saw the band's first release in South America with Rock Brigade Records in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Shortly after recording the band dispensed with their existing rhythm section pulling in ex-RECKLESS DAUGHTER, SHOCK TACTICS and SIAM bassist Andy Faulkner and former BENEDICTION and WHITE TRASH drummer Paul Brookes. To promote the album the band put in a show at the 'Bang Your Head' Festival in southern Germany sharing a bill with DEEP PURPLE, W.A.S.P. and MOTRHEAD as well as a performance at the Wacken Festival playing to over 30,000 people.During 2000 the band recorded a version of SLADE's 'We'll Bring The House Down' with a guesting Bev Bevan of BLACK SABBATH on drums. Although the track was produced by the esteemed Terry Thomas of BAD COMPANY repute, it would remain consigned to the vaults until it emerged as a bonus track on the 2002 Sanctuary Records compilation 'Power Crazy - The Best Of Marshall Law'. The band again decided at this point to take extended leave and during this period Andy Pyke hooked up with former MARSHALL LAW and PARADISE LOST drummer Lee Morris, EXCALIBUR and HARDWARE guitarist Paul Solynskyj and ex-SLAMMER guitarist Milo Zavenic to tour Holland in a METALLICA tribute band DAMAGE INC. Some of Andy Pyke's earlier recordings also surfaced with the release of a vintage live DAMIEN album.Late in 2004, the band were yet again swamped with requests from fans to reform permanently and by April 2005 had recruited bassist Tom Dwyer, a scene veteran holding credentials with BARDICHE, HEAT, SCREAMING DEMON and IRON SKULL. Again utilising NOISEGATE's Chris Green on drums, the band played several UK shows supporting ZODIAC MINDWARP and SHY. By October the band had completed demos for a new album before taking a winter break, ready to enter the studio in early 2006. However, drummer Chris Green decided to leave the band early in 2006 and was promptly replaced with Pete Hunt, a veteran of DRAGONFORCE and GEARED 4. Prior to entering the studio though, the band suffered a major blow in February when guitarist Andy Southwell, a band mainstay since 1988, exited amicably to pursue other interests. Within days his replacement had been revealed as being SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost, an American scene veteran having high profile experience with SAVATAGE, METALIUM, THE BRONX CASKET CO., SPEEED and FROSTBITE. However, conflicts between the schedules of both the band and Jack Frost could not be adequately balanced and he exited in June. His replacement, announced in mid-July, was Dave Rothan, previously of DIRTY MINDS, the GRAHAM BONNET band and 80s covers act ROCK$TAR. Pete Hunt also left the band in November 2006 to concentrate on other projects and the band are currently looking at potential replacements.With a very successful headlining UK tour recently completed and the band's rousing performance as mainstage openers at this year's BLOODSTOCK UK METALFEST, the band are going from strength to strength and are quickly re-establishing themselves as one of Europe's premier metal bands. The 'Powergame' album is about to be re-released worldwide via Majestic Records and a new album is scheduled for completion by the end of 2006 with a planned release early in 2007. The band will also be embarking on a larger tour in 2007 which will see them in Europe, the US and Japan.

Album:

Let me start off by saying how much I actually really enjoyed this album. For a while I only had the songs "Screaming" and "Under The Hammer" downloaded, and for some reason I figured the those would basically be the highlights when I finally decided to give the whole album a spin. To my surprise, this record is far better than I thought it would be. There's a whole mess of catchy, very memorable choruses, solid riffs, cooking solos, and slick post-NWOBHM song styles. Taking a further look...The production is your typical late 80's metal sound: slick and standard, though there is a somewhat annoying amount of reverb, particularly in the vocals. This would be a common issue with an number of Marshall Law albums, but usually never enough to ruin a listening experience. Vocalist Andy Pyke has a solid, charismatic set of lungs, carrying tune though upper tempo howling and shouting; he's clearly capable of some pretty violent shrieks as well, but employs them rarely. The duel guitar attack of Dave Martin and Andy Southwell are clearly based on the vintage Tipton-Downing mold, and while inferior to the real thing, these two are usually pretty excellent in their own right with a number of slicing trade-offs and scorching rhythms. The buried bass of Marshall Law one-timer Malcolm Gould is little to brag about, but drummer is pretty good on the other hand. A typical heavy metal drummer, maybe, but capable and fairly aggressive all the same, utilizing some sweet double bass moments, pounding fills and a hard-tapping mid-paced backbone to a number of songs.Lyrically "Marshall Law" can be silly; the usual word of metal and silly sexcapades is rampant throughout the album, but let that deter you not. There is a fine mess of headbanging fun to to be had here and then some. There's just two songs on here that don't totally rock my cock: "Feel It" and "System X". "Feel It" shares the same chorus with a fucking Phil Collins song; need I say more? "System X" isn't bad or anything, but it's one of those songs that doesn't leave much of an imprint, plus the chorus isn't realized too well. Most everything else is gold though. "Under The Hammer" is some pretty fucking rocking speed metal, armed with a nice chorus and a really searing, kick-ass solo. The short, sweet "Rock The Nation" and the slightly moodier title track both cruise along at a heavy, top-tapping mid-pace; cool stuff. "Future Shock" is your standard "verse-chorus" metal song, but it's pretty memorable and a damn catchy song all the same. Then we have "We're Hot", and despite that corny Motley Crue title this fucker is probably the most aggressive song on here, bordering on thrash thanks to its hammering drumming and the in your face chorus. The major highlight however is still "Screaming". The intro is just neat and moody, the verses urgent and memorable, the solo is immense, and just try to get that chorus out of your head! "Screaming! (Screaming). In this nightmare! (Nightmare)!" Overall, a pretty cool metal album and a worthy addition to any collection. If you dig early Dokken, Crue, or Pretty Maids, or especially 80's Priest, I recommend it. No-frills metal lives!

Line Up:

Andy Pyke - Vocals (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-Damien, ex-Detroit, ex-Vicious Nature, ex-Viva, ex-Damage, Inc., ex-Hurt, ex-The Hood
Dave Martin - Guitars (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-ShadowLands
Andy Southwell - Guitars
Rog Davis - Bass
Mick Donovan - Drums

Production:

Manufactured By – Teichiku Records Co., Ltd.
Distributed By – Teichiku Records Co., Ltd.
Liner Notes – Hiro Arishima

Tracklist:

01. Armageddon 01:21 instrumental
02. Under the Hammer 03:45
03. Rock the Nation 02:29
04. Marshall Law 03:58
05. Hearts and Thunder 04:03
06. Screaming 05:05
07. We're Hot 03:16
08. Feel It 03:49
09. System X 05:03
10. Future Shock 03:28
11. When Will It End? 03:51




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Marshall Law - Power Game (Japan Edition) (1993)















Year : 1993 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 105 mb

Bio:

Marshall Law - very heavy and proud of it.This legendary band hailing from Birmingham (the birthplace of OZZY and JUDAS PRIEST amongst others) offers up intense, shredding metal powered by the exceptional talents of vocalist Andy Pyke, twin guitarists Dave Martin and Dave Rothan and bassist Tom Dwyer.Formed by ex-DETROIT, DAMIEN and VIVA vocalist Andy Pyke in 1988, the band benefited in their early days from the enthusiastic management of Birmingham DJ Dave Juste and the seemingly tireless ability to undertake enormous tours, including supports to LITTLE ANGELS and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, building up a loyal fan base along the way. The original line-up featured Andy Pyke on vocals and drums, together with ex-CHINAWHITE and SHADOWLANDS guitarist Dave Martin (who had also been involved with ELECTRIC WARRIOR, an act that featured UFO guitarist Rik Sandford), guitarist Darren Horton and bassist Malcolm Gould. The band later added drummer Alan Kelly who ultimately left to join SHY and was replaced with Mick Donovan. Darren Horton also left to later form SIAM and was replaced by former REALM and IVORY guitarist Andy Southwell. This line-up recorded the demo 'Future Shock' in 1988.Shortly afterwards, the band signed with local label FM Revolver and recorded their first album 'Marshall Law' which was produced by REDBEARDS members Ian Allen and Dave Keates. It was decided at this point to replace bassist Malcolm Gould (who promptly formed LOVE AND WAR) with Roger Davis (previously with ROULETTE) and the band still continued to gig hard. Mick Donovan was then replaced and another record for FM Revolver followed, the mini album 'Power Crazy', which debuted new drummer Lee Morris. Andy Pyke meantime was to contribute guest vocals to CEREBRAL FIX's version of JUDAS PRIEST's hit 'Living After Midnight'.A change of management to the same organisation that handled MAGNUM saw the release of a third album, 'Powergame', with production by ROBIN GEORGE. This saw excellent sales including Japan where over 35,000 copies were shifted in the first few weeks and reached number 6 in the national Rock chart. A thousand copies were also pressed up on the band's own System X label (which they still release material through today) for sale at gigs. A live album was also recorded but was to remain unreleased for some time and the band ultimately chose to take an extended break, playing their last gig at Nottingham Rock City in September 1992. Dave Martin reunited with original drummer Mick Donovan in a new project, Andy Southwell formed an acoustic act, Roger Davis found employment with erstwhile LITTLE ANGELS vocalist TOBY JEPSON and Lee Morris joined high profile Gothic Rock act PARADISE LOST.Directly due to unceasing fan pressure MARSHALL LAW duly reformed in late 1995, signing with Neat Metal Records to issue the well received live album 'Law In The Raw'. Much to the surprise of the band the label's press release for 'Law In The Raw' mistakenly attributed these recordings to a support to JUDAS PRIEST, although the concert was in fact taken from a headline gig. Still essentially a studio project at this stage, the band did manage a brace of local gigs utilising the rhythm section from NOISEGATE. In 1997, the band recorded 'Metal Detector' which once more pulled in worthy reviews with increased sales in Germany and Japan. The band recorded the follow up 'Warning From History' in early 1999 which included guest contributions from Steve Grimmett of GRIM REAPER and LIONSHEART and MAGNUM's Tony Clarkin. This outing saw the band's first release in South America with Rock Brigade Records in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Shortly after recording the band dispensed with their existing rhythm section pulling in ex-RECKLESS DAUGHTER, SHOCK TACTICS and SIAM bassist Andy Faulkner and former BENEDICTION and WHITE TRASH drummer Paul Brookes. To promote the album the band put in a show at the 'Bang Your Head' Festival in southern Germany sharing a bill with DEEP PURPLE, W.A.S.P. and MOTRHEAD as well as a performance at the Wacken Festival playing to over 30,000 people.During 2000 the band recorded a version of SLADE's 'We'll Bring The House Down' with a guesting Bev Bevan of BLACK SABBATH on drums. Although the track was produced by the esteemed Terry Thomas of BAD COMPANY repute, it would remain consigned to the vaults until it emerged as a bonus track on the 2002 Sanctuary Records compilation 'Power Crazy - The Best Of Marshall Law'. The band again decided at this point to take extended leave and during this period Andy Pyke hooked up with former MARSHALL LAW and PARADISE LOST drummer Lee Morris, EXCALIBUR and HARDWARE guitarist Paul Solynskyj and ex-SLAMMER guitarist Milo Zavenic to tour Holland in a METALLICA tribute band DAMAGE INC. Some of Andy Pyke's earlier recordings also surfaced with the release of a vintage live DAMIEN album.Late in 2004, the band were yet again swamped with requests from fans to reform permanently and by April 2005 had recruited bassist Tom Dwyer, a scene veteran holding credentials with BARDICHE, HEAT, SCREAMING DEMON and IRON SKULL. Again utilising NOISEGATE's Chris Green on drums, the band played several UK shows supporting ZODIAC MINDWARP and SHY. By October the band had completed demos for a new album before taking a winter break, ready to enter the studio in early 2006. However, drummer Chris Green decided to leave the band early in 2006 and was promptly replaced with Pete Hunt, a veteran of DRAGONFORCE and GEARED 4. Prior to entering the studio though, the band suffered a major blow in February when guitarist Andy Southwell, a band mainstay since 1988, exited amicably to pursue other interests. Within days his replacement had been revealed as being SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost, an American scene veteran having high profile experience with SAVATAGE, METALIUM, THE BRONX CASKET CO., SPEEED and FROSTBITE. However, conflicts between the schedules of both the band and Jack Frost could not be adequately balanced and he exited in June. His replacement, announced in mid-July, was Dave Rothan, previously of DIRTY MINDS, the GRAHAM BONNET band and 80s covers act ROCK$TAR. Pete Hunt also left the band in November 2006 to concentrate on other projects and the band are currently looking at potential replacements.With a very successful headlining UK tour recently completed and the band's rousing performance as mainstage openers at this year's BLOODSTOCK UK METALFEST, the band are going from strength to strength and are quickly re-establishing themselves as one of Europe's premier metal bands. The 'Powergame' album is about to be re-released worldwide via Majestic Records and a new album is scheduled for completion by the end of 2006 with a planned release early in 2007. The band will also be embarking on a larger tour in 2007 which will see them in Europe, the US and Japan.

Album:

Poor ol' Marshall Law. These guys are truly the classic example of a band in the wrong place at the wrong time. A few years after their fun, memorable self-titled debut, the group went through a short hiatus and slight line-up change. In 1992 they put out "Power Game", their 2nd full-length. But in the rising (and unwarranted) success of guys like Nirvana or Pantera, "Power Game", despite the album's half attempt at being more "relevant", was sadly destined to die at the starting gate. But how is "Power Game" in of itself? Let's just say the guys were probably kicking more than a few different ideas around during the writing process.The band this time around is, in all fairness, tighter and heavier, but ultimately the guys seem less energetic and more focused on something more...I dunno, serious? Andy Pyke almost totally changes up his vocal style; unlike his quasi Halford meets NWOBHM melodic howling of the debut, here he goes for some meaner and more attacking howling, though the melody in his voice is not totally lost. In addition, he tries some moments of honest to science singing (more on that later) and even some evil junkyard dog growls to start off "Dead Zone". The guitar duo of Dave Martin and Andy Southwell make for a fine team up still certainly, but their work overall is a bit more lackluster and less fiery than the debut. But again in all fairness they still spit out some nice riffs and solos if pressed hard enough. The drumming of new boy Lee Morris is pretty generic; thumping steady and workmanlike but nothing to write home about. Lastly, on the other hand, the bass on other new guy Roger Davis is a treat. His work is notably loud in the mix and shows of some fills, mini-solos and an attacking rhythm that would make Steve Harris do a double take. It's little wonder he was recruited for the next two albums after.It seems to me the guys in Marshall Law, at the time, wanted to stay relevant yet not throw out their heavy metal elements entirely. It's clear in the production, which sounds meatier and meaner than the thinner reverb-filled work on the debut. Not to mention to more mid-paced aesthetics of the songs this time around and groovier guitar lines; the added heaviness and slower tempos were probably a decision to satiate fanboys of Pantera, Rage Against The Machine or Machine Head; yet also the songs manage to sound superficially like true metal at the end of the day, comparable the works of Metal Church, 80's Hexx or even the heavier moments of Iron Maiden, albeit less technical. But THEN, in some songs it sounds like they wanted to potentially appeal to partakers of hard rock and rock ballads! Take the true full-blooded ballad on here, "No Justice". It sounds like a fucking Michael Bolton song with a guitar tone. Well, maybe that's too harsh but, despite the lyrics, this sucker has "sappy early 90's love ballad" written all over it. Or how about the chorus of opener "Chain of Youth", slowing down a fairly fast and riffy song for that Poison by way of Skid Row chorus. Other hard rocky moments abound in forgettable but passable numbers like the melody-tinged title track or the slightly harder "Psychodrama", which also totes out the vague groove elements.Well, is there anything on "Power Game" that sits better? Well like I said, aside from the chorus, "Chain of Youth" is pretty good. "Naked Aggression" is a pretty fearsome and memorable heavy-hitter with some searing vocals and one of the album's more memorable choruses, an aspect prevalent on the debut sorely missed on here. "Searching For Paradise" has balladic elements but is ultimately more pleasing in terms of heaviness and riffage than "No Justice" by a mile. Interestingly the record's best two songs were saved for last. First we have my favorite on here, the attacking "Dead Zone" with it's catchy blues scale NWOBHM riffage and some coolly harsh backing vocals. Second we have "Leviathan", which nicely mixes mood with a deadly half-thrash idea about it, making for of the album's heavier and more memorable cuts.Overall, "Power Game" is certainly an interesting album. The fun atmosphere, memorable choruses and scorching solos of the debut are ultimately pushed aside in order to sort of keep up with the times, yet also staying true the ol' heavy metal roots. The bandmates' work is passable (though the bass is a solid highlight), but really missing the energy of the first album. There are a few cuts on here I like to revisit now and again (namely "Naked Aggression", "Leviathan" and "Dead Zone"), but the entriety of the album as a whole I can't totally recommend.

Line Up:

Andy Pyke - Vocals (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-Damien, ex-Detroit, ex-Vicious Nature, ex-Viva, ex-Damage, Inc., ex-Hurt, ex-The Hood
Dave Martin - Guitars (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-ShadowLands
Andy Southwell - Guitars
Roger Davis - Bass
Lee Morris - Drums

Production:

Published By – Peers Southern
Published By – SGO Music Management
Recorded At – Dangerous Music Studio, Salop, UK
Artwork – David Galbraith
Engineer – Kaz Chandler, Robin George
Liner Notes [Lyrics Translation] – 中村美夏*
Producer – Robin George

Tracklist:

01. Chain of Youth 04:18
02. Another Generation 03:25
03. Searching for Paradise 04:49
04. Naked Aggression 04:30
05. No Justice 05:02
06. Power Game 04:35
07. Edge of the World 04:44
08. Psychodrama 04:15
09. Dead Zone 03:22
10. Leviathan 04:15




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Marshall Law - Warning From History (Japan Edition) (1999)















Year : 1999 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 164 mb

Bio:

Marshall Law - very heavy and proud of it.This legendary band hailing from Birmingham (the birthplace of OZZY and JUDAS PRIEST amongst others) offers up intense, shredding metal powered by the exceptional talents of vocalist Andy Pyke, twin guitarists Dave Martin and Dave Rothan and bassist Tom Dwyer.Formed by ex-DETROIT, DAMIEN and VIVA vocalist Andy Pyke in 1988, the band benefited in their early days from the enthusiastic management of Birmingham DJ Dave Juste and the seemingly tireless ability to undertake enormous tours, including supports to LITTLE ANGELS and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, building up a loyal fan base along the way. The original line-up featured Andy Pyke on vocals and drums, together with ex-CHINAWHITE and SHADOWLANDS guitarist Dave Martin (who had also been involved with ELECTRIC WARRIOR, an act that featured UFO guitarist Rik Sandford), guitarist Darren Horton and bassist Malcolm Gould. The band later added drummer Alan Kelly who ultimately left to join SHY and was replaced with Mick Donovan. Darren Horton also left to later form SIAM and was replaced by former REALM and IVORY guitarist Andy Southwell. This line-up recorded the demo 'Future Shock' in 1988.Shortly afterwards, the band signed with local label FM Revolver and recorded their first album 'Marshall Law' which was produced by REDBEARDS members Ian Allen and Dave Keates. It was decided at this point to replace bassist Malcolm Gould (who promptly formed LOVE AND WAR) with Roger Davis (previously with ROULETTE) and the band still continued to gig hard. Mick Donovan was then replaced and another record for FM Revolver followed, the mini album 'Power Crazy', which debuted new drummer Lee Morris. Andy Pyke meantime was to contribute guest vocals to CEREBRAL FIX's version of JUDAS PRIEST's hit 'Living After Midnight'.A change of management to the same organisation that handled MAGNUM saw the release of a third album, 'Powergame', with production by ROBIN GEORGE. This saw excellent sales including Japan where over 35,000 copies were shifted in the first few weeks and reached number 6 in the national Rock chart. A thousand copies were also pressed up on the band's own System X label (which they still release material through today) for sale at gigs. A live album was also recorded but was to remain unreleased for some time and the band ultimately chose to take an extended break, playing their last gig at Nottingham Rock City in September 1992. Dave Martin reunited with original drummer Mick Donovan in a new project, Andy Southwell formed an acoustic act, Roger Davis found employment with erstwhile LITTLE ANGELS vocalist TOBY JEPSON and Lee Morris joined high profile Gothic Rock act PARADISE LOST.Directly due to unceasing fan pressure MARSHALL LAW duly reformed in late 1995, signing with Neat Metal Records to issue the well received live album 'Law In The Raw'. Much to the surprise of the band the label's press release for 'Law In The Raw' mistakenly attributed these recordings to a support to JUDAS PRIEST, although the concert was in fact taken from a headline gig. Still essentially a studio project at this stage, the band did manage a brace of local gigs utilising the rhythm section from NOISEGATE. In 1997, the band recorded 'Metal Detector' which once more pulled in worthy reviews with increased sales in Germany and Japan. The band recorded the follow up 'Warning From History' in early 1999 which included guest contributions from Steve Grimmett of GRIM REAPER and LIONSHEART and MAGNUM's Tony Clarkin. This outing saw the band's first release in South America with Rock Brigade Records in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Shortly after recording the band dispensed with their existing rhythm section pulling in ex-RECKLESS DAUGHTER, SHOCK TACTICS and SIAM bassist Andy Faulkner and former BENEDICTION and WHITE TRASH drummer Paul Brookes. To promote the album the band put in a show at the 'Bang Your Head' Festival in southern Germany sharing a bill with DEEP PURPLE, W.A.S.P. and MOTRHEAD as well as a performance at the Wacken Festival playing to over 30,000 people.During 2000 the band recorded a version of SLADE's 'We'll Bring The House Down' with a guesting Bev Bevan of BLACK SABBATH on drums. Although the track was produced by the esteemed Terry Thomas of BAD COMPANY repute, it would remain consigned to the vaults until it emerged as a bonus track on the 2002 Sanctuary Records compilation 'Power Crazy - The Best Of Marshall Law'. The band again decided at this point to take extended leave and during this period Andy Pyke hooked up with former MARSHALL LAW and PARADISE LOST drummer Lee Morris, EXCALIBUR and HARDWARE guitarist Paul Solynskyj and ex-SLAMMER guitarist Milo Zavenic to tour Holland in a METALLICA tribute band DAMAGE INC. Some of Andy Pyke's earlier recordings also surfaced with the release of a vintage live DAMIEN album.Late in 2004, the band were yet again swamped with requests from fans to reform permanently and by April 2005 had recruited bassist Tom Dwyer, a scene veteran holding credentials with BARDICHE, HEAT, SCREAMING DEMON and IRON SKULL. Again utilising NOISEGATE's Chris Green on drums, the band played several UK shows supporting ZODIAC MINDWARP and SHY. By October the band had completed demos for a new album before taking a winter break, ready to enter the studio in early 2006. However, drummer Chris Green decided to leave the band early in 2006 and was promptly replaced with Pete Hunt, a veteran of DRAGONFORCE and GEARED 4. Prior to entering the studio though, the band suffered a major blow in February when guitarist Andy Southwell, a band mainstay since 1988, exited amicably to pursue other interests. Within days his replacement had been revealed as being SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost, an American scene veteran having high profile experience with SAVATAGE, METALIUM, THE BRONX CASKET CO., SPEEED and FROSTBITE. However, conflicts between the schedules of both the band and Jack Frost could not be adequately balanced and he exited in June. His replacement, announced in mid-July, was Dave Rothan, previously of DIRTY MINDS, the GRAHAM BONNET band and 80s covers act ROCK$TAR. Pete Hunt also left the band in November 2006 to concentrate on other projects and the band are currently looking at potential replacements.With a very successful headlining UK tour recently completed and the band's rousing performance as mainstage openers at this year's BLOODSTOCK UK METALFEST, the band are going from strength to strength and are quickly re-establishing themselves as one of Europe's premier metal bands. The 'Powergame' album is about to be re-released worldwide via Majestic Records and a new album is scheduled for completion by the end of 2006 with a planned release early in 2007. The band will also be embarking on a larger tour in 2007 which will see them in Europe, the US and Japan.

Album:

I fucking love this album. Seriously. It may not be one of my favorites ever, but I wholly embrace "Warning From History" as Marshall Law's strongest studio effort, beating out their fun Priest-esque debut out in sheer holy shit solos and pounding riffs. Well that's that, let's just get right into it, shall we?The production job, again, is a little off. Seriously, why is it that I have to keep bitching about Marshall Law's production jobs?! But the reverb is pretty high on here, and when you mix that with the meaty, down-tuned guitars on this record, the songs can feel sludgy and mixed-up at times. I don't find it quite enough to kill the momentum and energy of the album overall though. Andy Pyke's vocals have now gone full power metal; the guy sounds more energized and alive in his singing than ever. Roger Davis returns to bass duties, and he too is a treat yet again. His bass is pounding and almost always very noticeable throughout the album. Andy Southwell and Dave Martin return as well for their Tipton-Downing dueling. "Warning From History" sees some of their finest, searing solos and a number of really good, memorable riffs. The drumming is again a drum machine, and again it's kind of monotonous but I didn't notice it much after a while and it sort just became natural-sounding.Unlike on previous efforts, "Warning From History" comes armed with only a few fillers; most everything else is gold. Opening instrumental "Foregathering" isn't offensively pointless, but it's just kinda there. "Locked And Loaded" and "Pray For Deliverance", a pair of speed metal tunes, certainly don't suck but just kind of take up space, as does the short, generic "Crucified". However when it comes to speeders, the opening tune "Victory At Last" takes the cake of ass-kicking. A live favorite, it assaults the senses with a classic scorcher solo, booming bass and a really catchy, if dumb simple chorus. The epic title track and the groovish crusher "God King" crawl and crush with booming heavy duty riffs. "Harbinger", another huge speeder, attacks with yet another nifty, memorably sinister chorus and a nice melodic breakdown. Solid mid-paced affairs abound too. "Remembered Forever" brings a sort of Judas Priest meets Metal Church thing to the mix; crunchy rhythms and bass bounce along a nifty, well-done chorus and a dark, swimming solo. Even better is the catchy as hell "Retreat", which brings into even more memorable Priest/Church-like riffage; very cool song.Overall, Marshall Law's 4th studio album is probably their best. The performances are energetic and ruthless, the riffs more memorable than ever, and the songs a bunch towering, well-constructed fortresses of power metal. Like its older brother "Metal Detector", "March From History" is quite a difficult album to come by. However, unlike it's earlier goof-up sibling, this epic crusher is very much worth tracking down. Maybe it won't be "Remembered Forever", but I fucking dig it.

Line Up:

Andy Pyke - Vocals (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-Damien, ex-Detroit, ex-Vicious Nature, ex-Viva, ex-Damage, Inc., ex-Hurt, ex-The Hood
Dave Martin - Guitars (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-ShadowLands
Andy Southwell - Guitars
Rog Davis - Bass
Mick Donovan - Drums

+ Backing Vocals – Steve Grimmitt

Production:

Manufactured By – Pony Canyon Inc.
Recorded At – Mad Hat Studios
A&R – Garry-Sharpe-Young*
Liner Notes – 奥村裕司*
Narrator – Tommy Vance
Recorded By – Mark Stewart

Tracklist:

01. Foregathering 02:22 instrumental
02. Victory at Last 04:54
03. Locked and Loaded 05:38
04. Remembered Forever 06:00
05. Harbinger 05:48
06. Blood on Blood 04:37
07. Crucified 03:36
08. March of History 06:59
09. Pray for Deliverance 05:15
10. God King 06:09
11. Retreat 06:43
12. Storming to Power 04:23 (Japan Bonus Track)
13. Power Game (demo) 04:32 (Japan Bonus Track)




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Marshall Law - Metal Detector (Japan Edition) (1997)















Year : 1997 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 122 mb

Bio:

Marshall Law - very heavy and proud of it.This legendary band hailing from Birmingham (the birthplace of OZZY and JUDAS PRIEST amongst others) offers up intense, shredding metal powered by the exceptional talents of vocalist Andy Pyke, twin guitarists Dave Martin and Dave Rothan and bassist Tom Dwyer.Formed by ex-DETROIT, DAMIEN and VIVA vocalist Andy Pyke in 1988, the band benefited in their early days from the enthusiastic management of Birmingham DJ Dave Juste and the seemingly tireless ability to undertake enormous tours, including supports to LITTLE ANGELS and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, building up a loyal fan base along the way. The original line-up featured Andy Pyke on vocals and drums, together with ex-CHINAWHITE and SHADOWLANDS guitarist Dave Martin (who had also been involved with ELECTRIC WARRIOR, an act that featured UFO guitarist Rik Sandford), guitarist Darren Horton and bassist Malcolm Gould. The band later added drummer Alan Kelly who ultimately left to join SHY and was replaced with Mick Donovan. Darren Horton also left to later form SIAM and was replaced by former REALM and IVORY guitarist Andy Southwell. This line-up recorded the demo 'Future Shock' in 1988.Shortly afterwards, the band signed with local label FM Revolver and recorded their first album 'Marshall Law' which was produced by REDBEARDS members Ian Allen and Dave Keates. It was decided at this point to replace bassist Malcolm Gould (who promptly formed LOVE AND WAR) with Roger Davis (previously with ROULETTE) and the band still continued to gig hard. Mick Donovan was then replaced and another record for FM Revolver followed, the mini album 'Power Crazy', which debuted new drummer Lee Morris. Andy Pyke meantime was to contribute guest vocals to CEREBRAL FIX's version of JUDAS PRIEST's hit 'Living After Midnight'.A change of management to the same organisation that handled MAGNUM saw the release of a third album, 'Powergame', with production by ROBIN GEORGE. This saw excellent sales including Japan where over 35,000 copies were shifted in the first few weeks and reached number 6 in the national Rock chart. A thousand copies were also pressed up on the band's own System X label (which they still release material through today) for sale at gigs. A live album was also recorded but was to remain unreleased for some time and the band ultimately chose to take an extended break, playing their last gig at Nottingham Rock City in September 1992. Dave Martin reunited with original drummer Mick Donovan in a new project, Andy Southwell formed an acoustic act, Roger Davis found employment with erstwhile LITTLE ANGELS vocalist TOBY JEPSON and Lee Morris joined high profile Gothic Rock act PARADISE LOST.Directly due to unceasing fan pressure MARSHALL LAW duly reformed in late 1995, signing with Neat Metal Records to issue the well received live album 'Law In The Raw'. Much to the surprise of the band the label's press release for 'Law In The Raw' mistakenly attributed these recordings to a support to JUDAS PRIEST, although the concert was in fact taken from a headline gig. Still essentially a studio project at this stage, the band did manage a brace of local gigs utilising the rhythm section from NOISEGATE. In 1997, the band recorded 'Metal Detector' which once more pulled in worthy reviews with increased sales in Germany and Japan. The band recorded the follow up 'Warning From History' in early 1999 which included guest contributions from Steve Grimmett of GRIM REAPER and LIONSHEART and MAGNUM's Tony Clarkin. This outing saw the band's first release in South America with Rock Brigade Records in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Shortly after recording the band dispensed with their existing rhythm section pulling in ex-RECKLESS DAUGHTER, SHOCK TACTICS and SIAM bassist Andy Faulkner and former BENEDICTION and WHITE TRASH drummer Paul Brookes. To promote the album the band put in a show at the 'Bang Your Head' Festival in southern Germany sharing a bill with DEEP PURPLE, W.A.S.P. and MOTRHEAD as well as a performance at the Wacken Festival playing to over 30,000 people.During 2000 the band recorded a version of SLADE's 'We'll Bring The House Down' with a guesting Bev Bevan of BLACK SABBATH on drums. Although the track was produced by the esteemed Terry Thomas of BAD COMPANY repute, it would remain consigned to the vaults until it emerged as a bonus track on the 2002 Sanctuary Records compilation 'Power Crazy - The Best Of Marshall Law'. The band again decided at this point to take extended leave and during this period Andy Pyke hooked up with former MARSHALL LAW and PARADISE LOST drummer Lee Morris, EXCALIBUR and HARDWARE guitarist Paul Solynskyj and ex-SLAMMER guitarist Milo Zavenic to tour Holland in a METALLICA tribute band DAMAGE INC. Some of Andy Pyke's earlier recordings also surfaced with the release of a vintage live DAMIEN album.Late in 2004, the band were yet again swamped with requests from fans to reform permanently and by April 2005 had recruited bassist Tom Dwyer, a scene veteran holding credentials with BARDICHE, HEAT, SCREAMING DEMON and IRON SKULL. Again utilising NOISEGATE's Chris Green on drums, the band played several UK shows supporting ZODIAC MINDWARP and SHY. By October the band had completed demos for a new album before taking a winter break, ready to enter the studio in early 2006. However, drummer Chris Green decided to leave the band early in 2006 and was promptly replaced with Pete Hunt, a veteran of DRAGONFORCE and GEARED 4. Prior to entering the studio though, the band suffered a major blow in February when guitarist Andy Southwell, a band mainstay since 1988, exited amicably to pursue other interests. Within days his replacement had been revealed as being SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost, an American scene veteran having high profile experience with SAVATAGE, METALIUM, THE BRONX CASKET CO., SPEEED and FROSTBITE. However, conflicts between the schedules of both the band and Jack Frost could not be adequately balanced and he exited in June. His replacement, announced in mid-July, was Dave Rothan, previously of DIRTY MINDS, the GRAHAM BONNET band and 80s covers act ROCK$TAR. Pete Hunt also left the band in November 2006 to concentrate on other projects and the band are currently looking at potential replacements.With a very successful headlining UK tour recently completed and the band's rousing performance as mainstage openers at this year's BLOODSTOCK UK METALFEST, the band are going from strength to strength and are quickly re-establishing themselves as one of Europe's premier metal bands. The 'Powergame' album is about to be re-released worldwide via Majestic Records and a new album is scheduled for completion by the end of 2006 with a planned release early in 2007. The band will also be embarking on a larger tour in 2007 which will see them in Europe, the US and Japan.

Album:

3th full-length album.The late 90's. Metal was starting to make a slow, painful rise to power again after abominations like Pantera and Machine Head were losing steam. Yet other nu horrors were awaiting in the horizon. That aside, as many know, the only true metal sub-genre, aside from death or black, to survive in the 90's was power metal. Yes sir, Hammerfall, Grave Digger, Blind Guardian, Iced Earth and so many others followed the Helloween/Iron Maiden/Dio formula to stay alive. This is where Marshall Law's 3rd album, the sci-fi-oriented "Metal Detector", comes into play. The Lawmen already had something of a power metal aesthetic to their tunes as it were already, but they took the sound up a notch or too for this release. However, congested with 13 songs, an artificial production and a lack of solid ideas, this is probably their weakest effort.The production is odd; kinda messy, but not intolerable. This is probably one of their clearest-sounding albums, but at the price of sounding very artificial and processed. The mixing is screwy too. Andy Pyke's charismatic vocals are ridiculously high in the mix, as is the solid, pounding bass of Roger Davis, which while kinda refreshing, still creates sound issues. Particularly when I swear his bass is higher than that of the riff-spewing duo of Andy Southwell and Dave Martin, who put on their usual good show of nice riffing and really solid solos, but it's almost for naught when their work gets drowned out a bit. Let's not forget this either; we now have a drum machine in place, adding further to the fakey production. Programmed by Roger Davis, it sounds natural enough but way too monotonous as you can imagine. I guess their were tired of picking up average drummers.The sci-fi ideas for the album was a pretty good one I thought, as it's a subject rarely touched upon in heavy metal. However when your album isn't flowing and consistent in its ideas, and without anything memorable to hook onto, it matters little in the end, right? That's a big issue with "Metal Detector". There's very few really memorable songs, and even when they are, they're only really average when compared to other more superior numbers in the group's discography. First off, let's throw the pointless intro and outro out the door right now; there's too damn much on this record as it is already. Most of the weakest stuff permeates the second half of the record. The punkish, weirdly groove metal "Feed The Need", the plodding "Addicted To Pain" (where Andy goes back and forth between sounding like Phil Anselmo and Ozzy !), the whiny, too-modern half-ballad "Seeds of Change" and so many others come and go, go, go, leaving either no impression at all, or at the very most a sense of sigh-inducing confusion. Some "stronger" numbers include the opener "Twisted This", a solid speed metal number with a hooky pre-chorus (the main chorus is pretty half-assed), mid-paced skull-crushers like "War" and the catchy, powerful "Swarm", and the crunchy "Meganoid" with its corny but fun lyrics.Overall, this is easily Marshall Law's weakest studio effort, and I'm pleased to say their next album would be much, much stronger. Here the songs rarely resonate, and when they do they're woefully average. There's also too damn many of them, and of course the lifeless, fake production and half-cocked mixing do "Metal Detector" no favors either. This is a pretty hard album to come by, and, unless you're die hard curious, I suggest leaving this inoffensive but plain album at that status.

Line Up:

Andy Pyke - Vocals (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-Damien, ex-Detroit, ex-Vicious Nature, ex-Viva, ex-Damage, Inc., ex-Hurt, ex-The Hood
Dave Martin - Guitars (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-ShadowLands
Andy Southwell - Guitars
Rog Davis - Bass
Mick Donovan - Drums

Production:

Licensed From – Neat Metal
Manufactured By – Pony Canyon Inc.
Liner Notes – 伊藤政則
Liner Notes [Lyrics Translated By] – Marie Nishimori

Tracklist:

01. Osmium 01:33 instrumental
02. Twisted This 03:55
03. War 03:31
04. Seek and You Shall Find 03:34
05. Swarm 03:48
06. Feed the Need 03:31
07. Devices 04:10
08. Addicted to the Pain 04:11
09. Empowerment 04:15
10. The Sands of Time 03:03
11. Meganoid 03:23
12. The Seeds of Change 04:03
13. Iridium 01:44 instrumental
14. Storming To Power (Japan Bonus Track)




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Marshall Law - Razorhead (2008)















Year : 2008
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal , Melodic Power Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 167 mb

Bio:

Marshall Law - very heavy and proud of it.This legendary band hailing from Birmingham (the birthplace of OZZY and JUDAS PRIEST amongst others) offers up intense, shredding metal powered by the exceptional talents of vocalist Andy Pyke, twin guitarists Dave Martin and Dave Rothan and bassist Tom Dwyer.Formed by ex-DETROIT, DAMIEN and VIVA vocalist Andy Pyke in 1988, the band benefited in their early days from the enthusiastic management of Birmingham DJ Dave Juste and the seemingly tireless ability to undertake enormous tours, including supports to LITTLE ANGELS and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, building up a loyal fan base along the way. The original line-up featured Andy Pyke on vocals and drums, together with ex-CHINAWHITE and SHADOWLANDS guitarist Dave Martin (who had also been involved with ELECTRIC WARRIOR, an act that featured UFO guitarist Rik Sandford), guitarist Darren Horton and bassist Malcolm Gould. The band later added drummer Alan Kelly who ultimately left to join SHY and was replaced with Mick Donovan. Darren Horton also left to later form SIAM and was replaced by former REALM and IVORY guitarist Andy Southwell. This line-up recorded the demo 'Future Shock' in 1988.Shortly afterwards, the band signed with local label FM Revolver and recorded their first album 'Marshall Law' which was produced by REDBEARDS members Ian Allen and Dave Keates. It was decided at this point to replace bassist Malcolm Gould (who promptly formed LOVE AND WAR) with Roger Davis (previously with ROULETTE) and the band still continued to gig hard. Mick Donovan was then replaced and another record for FM Revolver followed, the mini album 'Power Crazy', which debuted new drummer Lee Morris. Andy Pyke meantime was to contribute guest vocals to CEREBRAL FIX's version of JUDAS PRIEST's hit 'Living After Midnight'.A change of management to the same organisation that handled MAGNUM saw the release of a third album, 'Powergame', with production by ROBIN GEORGE. This saw excellent sales including Japan where over 35,000 copies were shifted in the first few weeks and reached number 6 in the national Rock chart. A thousand copies were also pressed up on the band's own System X label (which they still release material through today) for sale at gigs. A live album was also recorded but was to remain unreleased for some time and the band ultimately chose to take an extended break, playing their last gig at Nottingham Rock City in September 1992. Dave Martin reunited with original drummer Mick Donovan in a new project, Andy Southwell formed an acoustic act, Roger Davis found employment with erstwhile LITTLE ANGELS vocalist TOBY JEPSON and Lee Morris joined high profile Gothic Rock act PARADISE LOST.Directly due to unceasing fan pressure MARSHALL LAW duly reformed in late 1995, signing with Neat Metal Records to issue the well received live album 'Law In The Raw'. Much to the surprise of the band the label's press release for 'Law In The Raw' mistakenly attributed these recordings to a support to JUDAS PRIEST, although the concert was in fact taken from a headline gig. Still essentially a studio project at this stage, the band did manage a brace of local gigs utilising the rhythm section from NOISEGATE. In 1997, the band recorded 'Metal Detector' which once more pulled in worthy reviews with increased sales in Germany and Japan. The band recorded the follow up 'Warning From History' in early 1999 which included guest contributions from Steve Grimmett of GRIM REAPER and LIONSHEART and MAGNUM's Tony Clarkin. This outing saw the band's first release in South America with Rock Brigade Records in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Shortly after recording the band dispensed with their existing rhythm section pulling in ex-RECKLESS DAUGHTER, SHOCK TACTICS and SIAM bassist Andy Faulkner and former BENEDICTION and WHITE TRASH drummer Paul Brookes. To promote the album the band put in a show at the 'Bang Your Head' Festival in southern Germany sharing a bill with DEEP PURPLE, W.A.S.P. and MOTRHEAD as well as a performance at the Wacken Festival playing to over 30,000 people.During 2000 the band recorded a version of SLADE's 'We'll Bring The House Down' with a guesting Bev Bevan of BLACK SABBATH on drums. Although the track was produced by the esteemed Terry Thomas of BAD COMPANY repute, it would remain consigned to the vaults until it emerged as a bonus track on the 2002 Sanctuary Records compilation 'Power Crazy - The Best Of Marshall Law'. The band again decided at this point to take extended leave and during this period Andy Pyke hooked up with former MARSHALL LAW and PARADISE LOST drummer Lee Morris, EXCALIBUR and HARDWARE guitarist Paul Solynskyj and ex-SLAMMER guitarist Milo Zavenic to tour Holland in a METALLICA tribute band DAMAGE INC. Some of Andy Pyke's earlier recordings also surfaced with the release of a vintage live DAMIEN album.Late in 2004, the band were yet again swamped with requests from fans to reform permanently and by April 2005 had recruited bassist Tom Dwyer, a scene veteran holding credentials with BARDICHE, HEAT, SCREAMING DEMON and IRON SKULL. Again utilising NOISEGATE's Chris Green on drums, the band played several UK shows supporting ZODIAC MINDWARP and SHY. By October the band had completed demos for a new album before taking a winter break, ready to enter the studio in early 2006. However, drummer Chris Green decided to leave the band early in 2006 and was promptly replaced with Pete Hunt, a veteran of DRAGONFORCE and GEARED 4. Prior to entering the studio though, the band suffered a major blow in February when guitarist Andy Southwell, a band mainstay since 1988, exited amicably to pursue other interests. Within days his replacement had been revealed as being SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost, an American scene veteran having high profile experience with SAVATAGE, METALIUM, THE BRONX CASKET CO., SPEEED and FROSTBITE. However, conflicts between the schedules of both the band and Jack Frost could not be adequately balanced and he exited in June. His replacement, announced in mid-July, was Dave Rothan, previously of DIRTY MINDS, the GRAHAM BONNET band and 80s covers act ROCK$TAR. Pete Hunt also left the band in November 2006 to concentrate on other projects and the band are currently looking at potential replacements.With a very successful headlining UK tour recently completed and the band's rousing performance as mainstage openers at this year's BLOODSTOCK UK METALFEST, the band are going from strength to strength and are quickly re-establishing themselves as one of Europe's premier metal bands. The 'Powergame' album is about to be re-released worldwide via Majestic Records and a new album is scheduled for completion by the end of 2006 with a planned release early in 2007. The band will also be embarking on a larger tour in 2007 which will see them in Europe, the US and Japan.

Album:

British power/speed metal veterans Marshall Law are another of those bands who have been sticking it out since the late 80s, having endured a hiatus and a dying and now revitalized metal scene. Personally, I'm glad they've stuck to their guns, because Razorhead is an excellent 4th album, and with 15 tracks, it's also quite a value.The formula is simple: phenomenal, catchy riffing and well-crafted lead work highlighted by the charismatic and cutting vocals of Andy Pyke. Though the band bears more in common with 80s style speed/thrash and melody than the more pompous anthems of modern power metal, I believe fans of both will find a lot to enjoy here. After "The Summoning" intro, the title track blazes forward, with a catchy gang shout chorus and some nice clean choral vocal touches. I also like the keyboards used here, they function as pure atmosphere. "Premonition" is another excellent tune, with catchy guitar melodies opening into a salvo of memorable thrash riffing under Pyke's wonderful tone. There are a number of slower-paced, groovier thrashing tunes on the album like "Head Trap", but they are just as catchy and also reminiscent of the late 80s where classic genres like thrash and power metal were often indistinguishable. "Gods of Deception" is an excellent, slower track which once again is introduced with infectious guitar lead melodies. The album is just littered with these.I could go through this entire affair track by track, but I think you've gotten the point. The tones of the album are captured well...a crisp production which should appeal to the modern audience but has all the nostalgic ambiance of the late 20th century. Song titles and lyrics are all pretty standard fare: "Blood Lines", "Hell on Earth", "Necromancer". The album is superb and it has rekindled my interested in their earlier work. If you are into melodic metal that isn't exceedingly complex or tongue in cheek, you should certainly acquire this! It is fantastic.

Line Up:

Andy Pyke - Vocals (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-Damien, ex-Detroit, ex-Vicious Nature, ex-Viva, ex-Damage, Inc., ex-Hurt, ex-The Hood
Dave Martin - Guitars (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-ShadowLands
Dave Rothan - Guitars, Vocals
Tom Dwyer - Bass, Vocals
Steve H. - Drums, Vocals

Production:

Recorded At – M2 Studios

Tracklist:

01. The Summoning 00:59 instrumental
02. Razorhead 05:18
03. Premonition 04:42
04. Headtrap 04:38
05. Gods of Deception 05:16
06. Night Terror 06:08
07. The Chamber 07:01
08. Divides Us 04:12
09. Nothing Lasts Forever 06:40
10. Devil's Anvil 00:58 instrumental
11. Blood and Pain 04:38
12. Another Bullet 03:40
13. Bloodlines 05:10
14. Hell on Earth 05:42
15. Necromancer 05:50




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Marshall Law - Law In The Raw (1996)















Year : 1996
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 132 mb

Bio:

Marshall Law - very heavy and proud of it.This legendary band hailing from Birmingham (the birthplace of OZZY and JUDAS PRIEST amongst others) offers up intense, shredding metal powered by the exceptional talents of vocalist Andy Pyke, twin guitarists Dave Martin and Dave Rothan and bassist Tom Dwyer.Formed by ex-DETROIT, DAMIEN and VIVA vocalist Andy Pyke in 1988, the band benefited in their early days from the enthusiastic management of Birmingham DJ Dave Juste and the seemingly tireless ability to undertake enormous tours, including supports to LITTLE ANGELS and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, building up a loyal fan base along the way. The original line-up featured Andy Pyke on vocals and drums, together with ex-CHINAWHITE and SHADOWLANDS guitarist Dave Martin (who had also been involved with ELECTRIC WARRIOR, an act that featured UFO guitarist Rik Sandford), guitarist Darren Horton and bassist Malcolm Gould. The band later added drummer Alan Kelly who ultimately left to join SHY and was replaced with Mick Donovan. Darren Horton also left to later form SIAM and was replaced by former REALM and IVORY guitarist Andy Southwell. This line-up recorded the demo 'Future Shock' in 1988.Shortly afterwards, the band signed with local label FM Revolver and recorded their first album 'Marshall Law' which was produced by REDBEARDS members Ian Allen and Dave Keates. It was decided at this point to replace bassist Malcolm Gould (who promptly formed LOVE AND WAR) with Roger Davis (previously with ROULETTE) and the band still continued to gig hard. Mick Donovan was then replaced and another record for FM Revolver followed, the mini album 'Power Crazy', which debuted new drummer Lee Morris. Andy Pyke meantime was to contribute guest vocals to CEREBRAL FIX's version of JUDAS PRIEST's hit 'Living After Midnight'.A change of management to the same organisation that handled MAGNUM saw the release of a third album, 'Powergame', with production by ROBIN GEORGE. This saw excellent sales including Japan where over 35,000 copies were shifted in the first few weeks and reached number 6 in the national Rock chart. A thousand copies were also pressed up on the band's own System X label (which they still release material through today) for sale at gigs. A live album was also recorded but was to remain unreleased for some time and the band ultimately chose to take an extended break, playing their last gig at Nottingham Rock City in September 1992. Dave Martin reunited with original drummer Mick Donovan in a new project, Andy Southwell formed an acoustic act, Roger Davis found employment with erstwhile LITTLE ANGELS vocalist TOBY JEPSON and Lee Morris joined high profile Gothic Rock act PARADISE LOST.Directly due to unceasing fan pressure MARSHALL LAW duly reformed in late 1995, signing with Neat Metal Records to issue the well received live album 'Law In The Raw'. Much to the surprise of the band the label's press release for 'Law In The Raw' mistakenly attributed these recordings to a support to JUDAS PRIEST, although the concert was in fact taken from a headline gig. Still essentially a studio project at this stage, the band did manage a brace of local gigs utilising the rhythm section from NOISEGATE. In 1997, the band recorded 'Metal Detector' which once more pulled in worthy reviews with increased sales in Germany and Japan. The band recorded the follow up 'Warning From History' in early 1999 which included guest contributions from Steve Grimmett of GRIM REAPER and LIONSHEART and MAGNUM's Tony Clarkin. This outing saw the band's first release in South America with Rock Brigade Records in Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Shortly after recording the band dispensed with their existing rhythm section pulling in ex-RECKLESS DAUGHTER, SHOCK TACTICS and SIAM bassist Andy Faulkner and former BENEDICTION and WHITE TRASH drummer Paul Brookes. To promote the album the band put in a show at the 'Bang Your Head' Festival in southern Germany sharing a bill with DEEP PURPLE, W.A.S.P. and MOTRHEAD as well as a performance at the Wacken Festival playing to over 30,000 people.During 2000 the band recorded a version of SLADE's 'We'll Bring The House Down' with a guesting Bev Bevan of BLACK SABBATH on drums. Although the track was produced by the esteemed Terry Thomas of BAD COMPANY repute, it would remain consigned to the vaults until it emerged as a bonus track on the 2002 Sanctuary Records compilation 'Power Crazy - The Best Of Marshall Law'. The band again decided at this point to take extended leave and during this period Andy Pyke hooked up with former MARSHALL LAW and PARADISE LOST drummer Lee Morris, EXCALIBUR and HARDWARE guitarist Paul Solynskyj and ex-SLAMMER guitarist Milo Zavenic to tour Holland in a METALLICA tribute band DAMAGE INC. Some of Andy Pyke's earlier recordings also surfaced with the release of a vintage live DAMIEN album.Late in 2004, the band were yet again swamped with requests from fans to reform permanently and by April 2005 had recruited bassist Tom Dwyer, a scene veteran holding credentials with BARDICHE, HEAT, SCREAMING DEMON and IRON SKULL. Again utilising NOISEGATE's Chris Green on drums, the band played several UK shows supporting ZODIAC MINDWARP and SHY. By October the band had completed demos for a new album before taking a winter break, ready to enter the studio in early 2006. However, drummer Chris Green decided to leave the band early in 2006 and was promptly replaced with Pete Hunt, a veteran of DRAGONFORCE and GEARED 4. Prior to entering the studio though, the band suffered a major blow in February when guitarist Andy Southwell, a band mainstay since 1988, exited amicably to pursue other interests. Within days his replacement had been revealed as being SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost, an American scene veteran having high profile experience with SAVATAGE, METALIUM, THE BRONX CASKET CO., SPEEED and FROSTBITE. However, conflicts between the schedules of both the band and Jack Frost could not be adequately balanced and he exited in June. His replacement, announced in mid-July, was Dave Rothan, previously of DIRTY MINDS, the GRAHAM BONNET band and 80s covers act ROCK$TAR. Pete Hunt also left the band in November 2006 to concentrate on other projects and the band are currently looking at potential replacements.With a very successful headlining UK tour recently completed and the band's rousing performance as mainstage openers at this year's BLOODSTOCK UK METALFEST, the band are going from strength to strength and are quickly re-establishing themselves as one of Europe's premier metal bands. The 'Powergame' album is about to be re-released worldwide via Majestic Records and a new album is scheduled for completion by the end of 2006 with a planned release early in 2007. The band will also be embarking on a larger tour in 2007 which will see them in Europe, the US and Japan.

Album:

Live full-length album.Rated in the top fifty all time best live metal albums in Japan.British heavy metal band Marshall Law, famous as the old haunt of Lee Morris, who later joined Paradise Lost.This is a collection of previously unreleased live material recorded in 1993, organised to celebrate their reunion, and includes a frenetic stage performance including a Judas Priest cover.Very good live release for MARSHALL LAW with a massive heavy metal sound that strongly reminds me of SWORD.Big riffs,vocals and a fine drum sound will satisfy you and make you seek for a concert of them near you.

Line Up:

Andy Pyke - Vocals (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-Damien, ex-Detroit, ex-Vicious Nature, ex-Viva, ex-Damage, Inc., ex-Hurt, ex-The Hood
Dave Martin - Guitars (1987-1992, 1995-2010) - See also: ex-ShadowLands
Andy Southwell - Guitars
Rog Davis - Bass
Lee Morris - Drums

Tracklist:

01. Chain of Youth 04:33
02. Another Generation 03:41
03. Screaming 05:28
04. Psychodrama 04:12
05. Searching for Paradise 04:38
06. Naked Aggression 04:29
07. Under the Hammer 04:03
08. System X 05:23
09. Powergame 04:54
10. Hearts and Thunder 04:27
11. Marshall Law 05:10
12. Leviathan 04:15 (Bonus Track)




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