Today, Friday the 13th 2023, is the release of Acid Blade – Power Dive on vinyl LP. 8 songs of old school Heavy Metal in the proper style.
Unfortunately the Aquilla LPs which were also supposed to be released today are still delayed, which means that all that of you that have ordered both of these LPs will have to wait just a bit longer before your order can ship. There have been some problems from the side of the pressing plant, but hopefully it should only be a matter of days or weeks by now. We will let you know more as soon as we know ourselves, thanks for your patience.
Onyx was a short-lived but highly influential Swedish heavy metal band active in the early 80s. Onyx had a sound that remains quite unique still to this day, with short but extremely well-written songs, and they were also one of the first metal bands in Sweden to pen lyrics in their native tongue.
The new tape release from Jawbreaker Records contains all four tracks from the 1982 single as well as another four songs from the 1983 demo. The original Onyx single is today a highly sought after collector’s item and these songs have never before been published on cassette. The 1983 demo tape is even harder to find as not many were made. After said demo failed to attract the attention of any record label, the band unfortunately faded into obscurity and never recorded any more material.
Limited to 100 copies on Ruby Red tape and 200 copies on Ivory White tape.
The Space Marauders is the official Armory fanclub, now doing its 8th year of existence. Membership costs 150 SEK per year and includes an exclusive gift. The gift for previous years’ fanclub editions have been exclusive merchandise such as special edition t-shirt and patches, as well as the highly sought-after Live in the Abyss live cassette. The fanclub includes members from all around the galaxy.
Amethyst is a new Heavy Metal band from Switzerland, formed in 2020 out of the ashes of the previous band Midas Touch. Their goal is to play Heavy Metal, as it was intended by the noble elders, straight from the hearts of the band members to pierce those of the listeners. The inspiration comes not from a specific band in particular, but rather from the sound in general of the era between 1979 and 1981, and the spirit of said time. Rock Knights is Amethyst‘s debut 4-song tape, out on Jawbreaker Records in March 2023.
Limited to 150 copies on Ivory White tape and 50 copies on Bright Amethyst tape.
The LP version of Gallower’sBehold the Realm of Darkness is now officially released. Great Polish thrash/speed power trio with a blackened vibe. Also available on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music, Bandcamp etc) if you want to listen before you buy. Check it out!
Gallower is a Polish witching blackend thrash band formed in 2015, inspired by such bands as Destruction, Kreator, Sabbat (UK), Sodom, Mercyful Fate, Slayer and Venom. All the lyrics on the 41 minutes long debut album Behold the Realm of Darkness are interlinked and take place in the dark and eponymously named land of Gallower. This is a unwelcoming place ravaged by the black death and populated by witches, necromancers and inquisitors.
Today is a good day, as we can proudly present none less than three vinyl pre-orders for upcoming Jawbreaker releases. Only old-school and underground metal of the highest quality, as always!
Acid Blade – Power Dive
Acid Blade is a powerful Heavy Metal outfit from Dresden, Germany, risen out of the ashes of the previous project Angel Blade. While the demo released under that name got great reviews, listeners should not just expect “Angel Blade II”. Instead, this is a much heavier and more dynamic band, with influences ranging from 70s Hard Rock and NWOBHM to US Metal, Thrash, and Punk. While mashing together different styles, Acid Blade‘s sound remains raw and honest, which paired with the characteristic and versatile voice of frontman Klay Mensana will not disappoint any fan of their former work. Acid Blade is not reinventing the wheel but is consequently continuing to turn it. This is Heavy fucking Metal as it should be!
Aquilla – Mankind’s Odyssey
Aquilla is a heavy metal band that was founded in 2015 in the heart of Poland and it’s capital city – Warsaw. The band’s main theme is a blend of science-fiction and 80’s aesthetics. Every aspect from lyrics to stage performance is connected by the band’s original lore, a sci-fi universe that is highly inspired by both old-school and nowadays pictures such as 2001: Space Odyssey, Dune, Alien, Bladerunner or Interstellar. Aquilla aim to bring to the audience a futuristic story of a mankind that has left Earth and ventures through the unknown in order to find a new place to live long and prosper. This epic story was begun already on the EP pair consisting of The Day we Left Earth (2017) and Saviors of the Universe (2019, released on cassette by Jawbreaker Records), and is now given not just another chapter, but a taken to a whole new dimension in the form of the band’s first full-length album, Mankind’s Odyssey. This is something you don’t want to miss if you are into fast-paced, old-school sounding heavy metal with extraordinary high-pitched vocals.
Gallower – Behold the Realm of Darkness
Also hailing from Poland are Gallower, a witching blackend thrash band formed in 2015, inspired by such bands as Destruction, Kreator, Sabbat (UK), Sodom, Mercyful Fate, Slayer and Venom. All the lyrics on the 41 minutes long debut album Behold the Realm of Darkness are interlinked and take place in the dark and eponymously named land of Gallower. This is a unwelcoming place ravaged by the black death and populated by witches, necromancers and inquisitors.
Greetings Jawbreakers! Today is the official release date for two new Jawbreaker releases: Stormdeath (thrashing heavy metal from Sweden) and Rät King (heavy/speed metal from Poland). Both albums are also out on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music etc) if you want to listen before you buy.
Rät King – We Are The Rät King
Jawbreaker Records are proud to introduce Rät King, a brand new heavy/speed metal band from Poland. These guys are young and hungry, something you can clearly hear on their debut EP, simply entitled We Are The Rät King. Limited to 200 copies on double-colored black/white tape.
Finally out on cassette! The second full-length album from Sweden’s masters of thrashing heavy metal. Recommended for fans of Exodus, early Metallica, W.A.S.P., Judas Priest…. well, everything metal basically. 100 copies on blood red tape and 200 copies on pitch black tape.
Today we are proud to present no less than three new pre-orders of upcoming tape releases. That’s it for now, but more is coming in the near future so stay sharp out there.
Well met!
Onyx – Onyx
Onyx was a short-lived but highly influential Swedish heavy metal band active in the early 1980’s. Onyx had a sound that remains quite unique still to this day, and they were also one of the first metal bands in Sweden to pen lyrics in their native tongue. The tape contains all four tracks from the 1982 single (available on cassette for the first time ever) as well as another four songs from the 1983 demo.
Jawbreaker Records are proud to introduce Rät King, a brand new heavy/speed metal band from Poland. These guys are young and hungry, something you can clearly hear on their debut EP, simply entitled We Are The Rät King. Limited to 200 copies on double-colored black/white tape.
Finally out on cassette! The second full-length album from Sweden’s masters of thrashing heavy metal. Recommended for fans of Exodus, early Metallica, W.A.S.P., Judas Priest…. well, everything metal basically.
The moment of Planet Earth’s autumnal equinox is upon us, which also means that the cassette version of Aquilla‘s debut album Mankind’s Odyssey is now officially released!
Mankind’s Odyssey is a science fiction concept album depicting a mankind that has left Earth and ventures through the unknown in order to find a new place to call home. This epic story was begun already on the EP pair consisting of The Day We Left Earth (2017) and Saviors of the Universe (2019, also released on cassette by Jawbreaker Records), and is now given not just another chapter, but a taken to a whole new dimension in the form of the band’s first full-length album, Mankind’s Odyssey.
Highly energetic, old school sounding and fast Heavy Metal with extraordinary and high-pitched vocals.
This cassette version of Mankind’s Odyssey is available on 3 different tape colors: Cosmocrystallic Orange (limited to 50 copies), Hyperspeed Red (limited to 100 copies), and Solar Yellow (limited to 150 copies). All three variants come with a sticker.
The pre-order is now open for the tape version of Aquilla‘s upcoming debut album Mankind’s Odyssey. The cassette will be released on the moment of Planet Earth’s autumnal equinox (23 September 2022 at 01:04 A.M. according to the calendar of the planet’s local civilization). Pre-order here. A vinyl version is planned for the midwinter solstice as well, stay tuned!
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Aquilla is a heavy metal band that was founded in 2015 in the heart of Poland and it’s capital city – Warsaw. The band’s main theme is a blend of science-fiction and 80’s aesthetics. Every aspect from lyrics to stage performance is connected by the band’s original lore, a sci-fi universe that is highly inspired by both old-school and nowadays pictures such as 2001: Space Odyssey, Dune, Alien, Blade Runner or Interstellar. Aquilla aim to bring to the audience a futuristic story of a mankind that has left Earth and ventures through the unknown in order to find a new place to live long and prosper. This epic story was begun already on the EP pair consisting of The Day We Left Earth (2017) and Saviors of the Universe (2019, released on cassette by Jawbreaker Records), and is now given not just another chapter, but a taken to a whole new dimension in the form of the band’s first full-length album, Mankind’s Odyssey.
In order to highlight and better present the band’s futuristic and grand vision, Aquilla puts great pressure on keeping the energy level high, bringing back the 80’s nostalgia live shows as well as always striving to capture this power on their records. This is something you don’t want to miss if you are into fast-paced, old-school sounding heavy metal with extraordinary high-pitched vocals.
This cassette version of Mankind’s Odyssey is available on 3 different tape colors: Cosmocrystallic Orange (limited to 50 copies), Hyperspeed Red (limited to 100 copies), and Solar Yellow (limited to 150 copies). All three variants come with a sticker.
