Description

Double album on black vinyls with gatefold cover and insert

When it comes to Gargoyle from Portland, we’re talking about one of the best U.S. metal bands of all time. Their only album in 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 2020 re-issue is the ultimate edition including everything a fan would crave for. The Deluxe Major Metal Edition features 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 large format insert 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.

Track list:
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
11. Into The Darkness
12. Crimson Red
13. The Man In Black
14. Northern Lights
15. Stanley Jack & Scatman
16. Blind Faith
17. Lights In The Sky
18. Evil Hammer
19. All The Marbles
20. An Eye For An Eye
21. The Gamesters Of Triskelion
22. Captain Morgan’s Mutiny