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1. MIDWINTER NIGHTS
2. DANCING ON THE WIRE
3. BACK IN THE FIRE
4. LOVE'S NOT MADE FOR MY KIND
5. NEVER FOREVER
6. SPELL OF IRON
7. DE MORTUI NIL NISI BENE
8. PHARAO
9. WINGS OF DARKNESS
10. THINGS THAT CRAWL AT NIGHT
11. LOVE'S NOT MADE FOR MY KIND (1995 VERSION)
12. BACK IN THE FIRE (LIVE)
13. LOVE'S NOT MADE FOR MY KIND (LIVE)
14. BACK IN THE FIRE (SINGLE VERSION)
15. I DON'T CARE ANYMORE (DEMO)
16. LADY DECEIVER (DEMO)
17. BLOOD RUNS COLD (DEMO) |
 | | Description: | Limitierte luxuriöse Vinyl-Neuauflage des Debüt Albums der finnischen Power Metal Band Tarot um Marco Hietala.
Tarot ist der wahre Pionier des finnischen Heavy Metal. Gegründet von den Hietala-Brüdern im Jahr 1982, ist die Band seit fast vier Jahrzehnten aktiv. Tarots Sänger Marco Hietala feierte als männlicher Sänger von Nightwish weltweite Erfolge, aber zu diesem Zeitpunkt hatte er bereits mehrere Tarot-Alben veröffentlicht.
Die ersten vier Alben sind Spell of Iron (1986), Follow Me Into Madness (1988), To Live Forever (1993) und Stigmata (1995). Blastic Heaven Records haben luxuriöse Vinyl-Neuauflagen aller vier vorbereitet, die nun auf farbigem Vinyl und in limitierter Stückzahl erhältlich sind. - The album was originally released in 1986.
Tracks 11 to 17 are bonus tracks:
Track 11 is a re-recording from 1995.
Tracks 12 and 13 were recorded live at Tavastia, Helsinki in 1994.
Track 14 is the b-side of the 'Wings Of Darkness' single.
Tracks 15 to 17 are from a demo recorded in 1988.
Initial pressing with a 3" 2 page additional leaflet
2019 pressing packed into a super jewel case, earlier into a standard jewel case
"Spell Of Iron" on CD is a powerful heavy metal milestone by the Finnish band Tarot, originally released in the mid-1980s and regarded by many fans as a cult classic of European metal. With its blend of driving riffs, melodic hooks and a dark, mystical atmosphere, this album captures the raw energy of the early metal underground while already hinting at the refined songwriting Tarot would become known for. Tracks move from fast, riff-oriented anthems to more epic, mid-tempo pieces, always carried by expressive vocals, razor-sharp guitars and a rhythm section that pushes each song forward with precision and force. Lyrically, "Spell Of Iron" draws on themes of fantasy, occult symbolism and inner struggle, giving the album a cohesive, almost cinematic mood from start to finish. The CD format delivers the album in clear, dynamic sound quality, ideal for rediscovering the nuances of the original recordings or experiencing this classic for the first time in a durable, collectible physical edition.
Tarot are pioneers of the Finnish heavy metal scene and have earned a loyal international following through their distinctive mix of classic heavy metal, powerful melodies and a dark, atmospheric edge. Over the years, they have built a solid discography and developed a reputation as a formidable live act, influencing a generation of Scandinavian metal bands with their tight musicianship and charismatic stage presence. "Spell Of Iron" stands as one of their foundational works: a fan-favourite debut that showcases the band's early creativity and set the tone for their future releases.
The CD is released by Blastic Heaven, a label dedicated to high-quality metal and rock productions. Blastic Heaven is known for carefully curated releases that respect the heritage of the genre, giving albums like "Spell Of Iron" the presentation they deserve with attention to sound, packaging and long-term collectability. With this edition, Blastic Heaven aims to preserve a key chapter of metal history in a format that appeals both to long-time collectors and to new listeners discovering Tarot for the first time. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
BHR331012 |
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