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20/08/2024

20/08/2024

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MYSTIC was the first incarnation of a band that would later evolve to be known as WICKED MARAYA and would deliver the magnificent US Power / Progressive Metal monument ‘’Cycles’’ in 1994, that has…

20/08/2024

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16/08/2024

Surrender is a melodic/AOR powerhouse band formed on Long Island New York in 1995.Over the years Surrender have self-released four offerings which started in 1995 with the release of an EP “No Boundaries” ,before going onto release three full length albums “Ship Without A Sail” in 1997,”Fu...

16/08/2024

Defy convention

15/08/2024

WICKED MARAYA (Mystic) - The Unknown demo from "The Mystic Demos" on Heaven and Hell Records.TO ORDER:https://www.heavenandhellrecords.com/product-page/pre-o...

15/08/2024

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Things are simple in the case of SACRED DEATH; they tell the story of a GREAT band that never received the recognition it deserved. Yet here we are, almost 35…

14/08/2024

Written and played by one of the best US progressive power metal bands WICKED MARAYA. Recorded by legendary engineer/producer Jim Morris and re-mastered by the awesomely talented Jamie King (what a combination). And reissued by Heaven and Hell Records.
It can't get much better than that.

14/08/2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: To coincide with the band's first show in 25 years that will see the return of New York power metallers WICKED MARAYA to the 21st Century metal scene, Heaven and Hell Records is excited to announce the reissue of the band's…

07/08/2024

PRE-ORDER WICKED MARAYA, 137

CLICK HERE WICKED MARAYA- CYCLES WICKED MARAYA - Cycles’ SPECIAL 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION HHR165 CD FEATURES: • Special 30th Anniversary Edition • Fully remastered by Jamie King • 16-page booklet • Complete lyrics • Band history essay • Limited to 500 copies worldwide OVERVIEW: From 19...

06/08/2024

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Straight out of the early 1980s Seattle/Tacoma, Washington's, hard rock scene emerged HAMMER HEAD. They were a hungry, street-smart, hard-working rock outfit that developed its own sound of straight-forward, bone-breaking in-your-face and unapologetic metallic hard rock.

Formed in 1984 by guitarist Greg Martin, bassist Don Cooper, guitarist Tom Cooper, drummer David Fender and vocalist Pete Mainzer.

The combination of the band's unique mix of screaming guitar, wicked bass and drums, and boisterous high-range vocals help to quickly elevate HAMMER HEAD to being one of the area’s premier heavy metal acts. Their live shows would be intense and a sight to behold.

In 1985 HAMMER HEAD’s track “Masters of Frustration" would appear on New Renaissance Records’ “Satan's Revenge” compilation. The inclusion on the compilation records helped to gain the band notoriety outside of their regional area and abroad. They would also issue a 6-song demo cassette to their fan club that same year.

HAMMER HEAD began to work on material for their full-length debut in 1986. The band booked time at Trial Studios in Redmond with engineers Mike Tortorello and Tom Hall. After an intense two weeks in the studio the album “Rock Forever,” was completed. The LP would be self-released in early 1987

After the release of “Rock Forever,” cracks within the band started forming, leading to lineup changes.

At the same time that HAMMER HEAD was having trouble keeping a consistent lineup together, more alternative music, which was to become known as grunge, was starting to take over in the Seattle area, changing the course of the music industry. This seismic shift in the popular music landscape resulted in HAMMER HEAD's official disbandment.

Over the following several years, members of HAMMER HEAD went on to play in other bands. In 2002, the original lineup and past members of HAMMER HEAD reunited; however, this reunion would not last long. And now, over two decades after that brief reunion HAMMER HEAD are in the process of reforming with plans to play some live dates.

Meanwhile, Heaven and Hell Recordsds will be properly reissuing “Rock Forever” like it has never been seen before. The release will include 13 heavy metal tracks, including 3 bonus tracks. All songs have been fully remastered from the original tapes by Tom Hall. Comes packaged with a 20-page booklet including complete lyrics, never before seen photos, a band history bio and updated red cover art the way the band originally intended it to be on the original pressing. Limited to 500 copies worldwide.

Tracks are as follow;
01. Arakian Nightmares
02. Neighbors
03. Rock Forever
04. Stone Cold Crazy
05. Angel
06. Masters of Frustration
07. Holocaust
08. Grounded
09. Pain
10. Point Nine
11. Master's of Frustration (Satan’s Revenge version)
12. Tommy’s Basement
13. Hypnotized

Look for a Septembers release.

06/08/2024

SHIPPING THIS MONTH

I believe some have already gone out

02/08/2024

Artist Steve Cob, who has created several covers for H&H Records, Divebomb Records and others, showing his copy of Redd Barron :Barron's Here to Rock"

02/08/2024

These are now in stock and are very limited. I do believe that the red might already be sold out.

You can order it at

www.heVENANDHELLRECORDS.COM

25/07/2024

Wicked Maraya (Mystic) - 'The Unknown' (official audio) from the compilation album 'The Mystic Demos'.

22/07/2024

Shipping in August

22/07/2024

Shipping in August

WICKED MARAYA - 'Watching Over' from the 30th Adversary reissue from Heaven and Hell RecordsTO ORDER:https://www.heavenandhellrecords.com/product-page/pre-or...

22/07/2024

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WICKED MARAYA (Mystic) - The Unknown demo from "The Mystic Demos" on Heaven and Hell Records.TO ORDER:https://www.heavenandhellrecords.com/product-page/pre-o...

22/07/2024

Enough of the liter stuff, we need to get some heavy up in here.

137 - 'Wrecking Ball' from the release "Prey to Your Deception" 2024 on Heaven and Hell Records.TO ORDER:https://www.heavenandhellrecords.com/product-page/pr...

12/07/2024

One of the fastest to sell out H&H Recs release. They are now gone. I don't think there are any left.
If you are still seeking one you can check with the many retailers that carry H&H releases, they may still have some in stock.

11/07/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

To coincide with the 30th anniversary re-issue of WICKED MARAYA ‘Cycles’, Heaven and Hell Records will also be releasing a limited edition CD compilation of MYSTIC demos, the pre-WICKED MARAYA band.

All of the songs collected here were recorded between 1988 and 1990 at various studios in New York. The band recorded different versions of these and other songs in those sessions. Several band members have contributed to these recordings within those couple of years.

These demos offer an interesting look back at the power-thrash metal roots of what became one of the best American progressive power metal bands.

All tracks have been cleaned up and restored from the best possible sources by Jamie King. Cover art and design provided by Chris Ferguson in the 8-page booklet with complete lyrics. Limited to 500 copies worldwide.

Tracks are as follow;

WICKED MARAYA – The MYSTIC Yearss HHR166
The Unknown
Running In The Night
Blackout
Secret Evil
Lost
Prisoner
Aftermath
Hellfire

As previously announced:

Heaven and Hell Records is excited to announce the 30th anniversary reissue of the band's 1994 album "Cycles".
WICKED MARAYA began to form in early 1983 in Valley Stream, Long Island, by three brothers: John, Micheal and James Iadevaio. John would play bass, Michael on guitar, and James provided the backbeat. Eventually, vocalist Lou Falco would join the trio to complete the MYSTIC line-up.

MYSTIC began writing their material without wanting to play cover songs. They soon entered a local battle of the bands and quickly took home the grand prize due to the overwhelming crowd reaction. Local promoters present at the event saw the audience's response and immediately began booking MYSTIC for several gigs. The grand prize from the contest was a cash reward that MYSTIC would use to cut its first demo.

MYSTIC became a regular opening act for popular Long Island bands throughout 1986. That same year, James Iadevaio would leave the band.

From 1986 through 1988, MYSTIC went through several line-up changes. John would also switch from bass to guitar during this period. Drummer Mike Nack and guitarist Dan Malsch joined the band in 1988, completing the final line-up of MYSTIC.

In the spring of 1991, the band signed with an independent label to release the debut album. The band was playing a heavier and thrashier style of music at this time. The current label would recommend that the band change its moniker. The group would settle on WICKED MARAYA. The band's management proposed that death metal guru/producer Scott Burns (Cannibal Co**se, Gorguts). The now legendary Jim Morris (Savatage, Crimson Glory, Iced Earth) would produce the album. In July of that year, the band drove from New York to Tampa, FL, to the world-renowned Morrisound Recording Studio to record what would be WICKED MARAYA's debut, "Lifetime In Hell". However, the band would part ways with its label before, causing the album to be shelved.

In May of 1992, WICKED MARAYA relocated to Los Angeles to showcase their talent on the West Coast. The band quickly became a force on the Sunset Strip. Their heavy/thrash/progressive style was a bit left of center from the usual acts found there, and their bombastic performances at The Whisky, The Roxy, and Gazzarri's had the Strip buzzing. However, despite the growing buzz, no record deal came their way.

In November of 1992, Jim Morris flew out to L.A. to work with the band again and produce a 5-song demo. This reunion would begin the next phase of WICKED MARAYA. After completion of the demo, WICKED MARAYA returned to N.Y. and began to target the NYC area and Northeast region.

Much to the band's surprise, a call came from Belgium label Mausoleum Records, which was opening a NYC office. WICKED MARAYA would sign a recording contract with the legendary heavy metal label. In November that year, the band and Morris were flown to Germany to begin recording the sophomore album "Cycles". The album, under the guidance of Morris, would be a moody, melodic and precisely crafted effort.

In April 1994, "Cycles" was released to the European market. WICKED MARAYA then embarked on a highly successful tour of Europe in support of the release, opening for METAL CHURCH. The tour netted them a citation for "concert of the month" in Koln, Germany. 'Cycles' hit #1 on German album rock radio charts. It would also receive critical acclaim in such prestigious European magazines as Aardschok. In a reader's poll in the March 1995 issue of 'RockHard,' the band was voted #8 "best newcomers" out of 298 acts.

A video for the single 'Another Day' was released nationally on Warner Bros. Rock Video Monthly. The video would also receive a lot of airplay on VIVA Television in Germany.

Following the U.S. release of the album in July 1994, WICKED MARAYA went out on three consecutive cross-country tours, co-headliner with CYCLONE TEMPLE, support for Dee Snider's WIDOWMAKER and opening act for guitar maestro Yngwie Malmsteen.

National radio also embraced the debut
album, allowing it to receive plenty of airplay in various regions

"We heard it... we loved it... we tested it, and our listeners loved it!!!" – Larry Mac - KZRX - Z-ROCK, Phoenix

American publications such as Metal Maniacs, Hit Parader, Rip, Metaledge and Livewire were also kind with their critical praise.
"These guys rock with unrelenting power and style..." -HIT PARADER.

"Power at its absolute best..." -METAL MANIACS

"At a time when the industry is inundated with the Seattle sound and so many groups aren't brazen enough to develop their own individuality and end up just mimicking their predecessors, Wicked Maraya are doing their best to make good, solid hard rock respected and revered once again..." -METAL PROPHET MAGAZINE.
There is a misconception that the U.S. produced no quality heavy metal in the early 1990s. WICKED MARAYA "Cycles" is proof that such ideas are incorrect.

Heaven and Hell Records are excited to announce the reissue of this progressive- power-metal classic. This fantastic album will receive the H&H Records treatment that fans and collectors alike have come to expect from the label. A special limited edition, fully remastered with a booklet containing complete lyrics, never-before-seen photos and a band history essay.

Tracks as follow:
01. Another Day
02. Jacob's Dance
03. Resurrection
04. Face in the Mirror
05. Johnny
06. Watching Over
07. Alone
08. Winter's Garden
09. Forever
10. Sign of Heaven
11. The Legacy - The Voice From The Dark Side

Released date planned for August 23rd

09/07/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Heaven and Hell Records, we have the doom!

This summer, H&H Records will be releasing a limited CD compilation of New York doomsters 137.

137 was formed in 1996 in the remote woodlands of northern Michigan before packing up and moving to Rochester, New York.

Since the band's conception, band leader and bassist/vocalist Keith Baughman has been the unwavering force, the one consistent member churning out some of the heaviest doom metal sludge simmering in the underground.

Facing many challenges, including various member changes, deaths, and other adversities, Baughman and 137 has managed to self-release three EPs, starting with “Product of the Environment” in 2001, “Force Controlled Culture” in 2005 and “The Greatest Depression” in 2020. Extensive touring over the past couple of decades would see the band playing the renowned Milwaukee Metal Fest three times, supporting acts such as TYPE O NEGATIVE and LACUNA COIL as the band continued to spread their brand of heaviness to the masses.

As mentioned above, Heaven and Hell Records will be releasing a limited CD compilation that will include all three 137 EPs.

01. Tracks are as follow;
02. Wrecking Ball
03. Force Controlled Culture (FCC)
04. In Vain (pt.1 - Midnight)
05. Slug
06. This Is A Fist
07. What Doesn't Kill You (Only Gets Stronger)
08. Born Again
09. In Vein (pt.2 - 1:37)
10. Lie For A Lie

BONUS
11. Slug
12. 13 Shades Of Black
13. Parting Sabbath
14. Savior
15. One Too Many

In addition, a limited vinyl release is planned that will include both “Force Controlled Culture” and “The Greatest Depression” EPs.

08/07/2024

BATTLE AXE, before they were barbarians on the attack.