Alcest To Reissue “Les Voyages de l’Âme” On CD And Vinyl

Alcest will be reissuing “Les Voyages de l’Âme” on April 28. The effort can be pre-ordered in the following formats:

* 60-page hardcover CD artbook with two bonus live tracks, preface by Neige, liner notes by Roadburn Festival mastermind Walter Hoeijmakers, lyric translations, images, artwork sketches and photos.

* Handcrafted, gold-framed hologram vinyl, strictly limited to 100 hand-numbered copies.

* Picture vinyl, limited to 1,000 copies

Finch’s “What It Is To Burn” To Be Reissued On Vinyl For 20th Anniversary

Finch are planning to reissue “What It Is To Burn” on vinyl in honor of its 20th anniversary. Fans will be able to purchase the new pressings through takethistoheartrecords.com on March 23 at 8:00am PDT / 11:00am EDT.

Candlemass Announce 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Of “Nightfall”

Candlemass have announced that they will be releasing a 35th anniversary deluxe edition of “Nightfall” on March 10. The effort will be available as a remastered limited-edition deluxe 3xLP box set.

Here’s the track listing:

LP 1 – “Nightfall” remastered:

A.1. “Gothic Stone” (2022 Remaster) [01:00]
A.2. “The Well Of Souls” (2022 Remaster) [07:17]
A.3. “Codex Gigas” (2022 Remaster) [02:20]
A.4. “At The Gallows End” (2022 Remaster) [05:48]
A.5. “Samarithan” (2022 Remaster) [05:30]
B.1. “Marche Funebre” (2022 Remaster) [02:22]
B.2. “Dark Are The Veils Of Death” (2022 Remaster) [07:08]
B.3. “Mourner`s Lament” (2022 Remaster) [06:10]
B.4. “Bewitched” (2022 Remaster) [06:38]
B.5. “Black Candles” (2022 Remaster) [02:19

LP 2 – “Alternate Mixes And Studio Outtakes“:

C.1. “Dark Are The Veils Of Death” (Early Guitar Mix) [07:09]
C.2. “At The Gallows End” (Early Guitar Mix) [05:49]
C.3. “The Well Of Souls” (Early Guitar Mix) [07:21]
D.1. “Mourner`s Lament” (Early Guitar Mix) [05:19]
D.2. “Samarithan” (Early Guitar Mix) [05:31]
D.3. “Codex Gigas” (Early Guitar Mix) [03:02]
D.4. “Bewitched” (Early Guitar Mix) [06:33]

LP3 – “Demos & Rehearsals“:

E.1. “Dark Are The Veils Of Death v1” (Rehearsal 1987) [06:43]
E.2. “Codex Gigas” (Rehearsal 1987) [02:32]
E.3. “Dark Are The Veils Of Death v2” (Rehearsal 1987) [06:52]
E.4. “The Well Of Souls” (Rehearsal 1987) [07:08]
F.1. “Samarithan” (Rehearsal 1987) [05:08]
F.2. “Mourner`s Lament” (Rehearsal 1987) [05:36]
F.3. “Bewitched” (Demo 1987) [07:11]
F.4. “Battlecry” (Demo 1987) [06:07]

Bassist Leif Edling commented:

“‘Nightfall‘ is a record that has been very close to me for 35 years! People have talked about it for 35 years, and even loved it for 35 years!! Here’s a very impressive package with lots of extra stuff for the jubilee. Should satisfy any fan of metal and also all of you that already bought the album years ago!”

Scorpions To Reissue 12 Albums On Colored Vinyl

Scorpions will be reissuing 12 of their albums on vinyl on May 5. The “Scorpions – Colours Of Rock” collection includes newly remastered versions of “Fly To The Rainbow,” “In Trance,” “Virgin Killer,” and “Humanity (Hour 1)” alongside new pressings of “Savage Amusement,” “World Wide Live,” “Love At First Sting,” “Blackout,” “Animal Magnetism,” “Lovedrive,” “Tokyo Tapes,” and “Taken By Force.”

The records can be pre-ordered in the following colors:

* “Fly To The Rainbow” (1974): 180g 1LP, pressed on transparent violet vinyl
* “In Trance” (1975): 180g 1LP, pressed on transparent vinyl
* “Virgin Killer” (1976): 180g 1LP, pressed on powder blue vinyl
* “Taken By Force” (1977): 180g 1LP, pressed on white vinyl
* “Tokyo Tapes” (1978): 180g Gatefold 2LP, pressed on yellow vinyl
* “Lovedrive” (1979): 180g 1LP, pressed on transparent red vinyl
* “Animal Magnetism” (1980): 180g 1LP, pressed on red vinyl
* “Blackout” (1982): 180g 1LP, pressed on crystal-clear vinyl
* “Love At First Sting” (1983): 180g 1LP, pressed on silver vinyl
* “World Wide Live” (1985): 180g Gatefold 2LP, pressed on transparent orange vinyl
* “Savage Amusement” (1988): 180g 1LP, pressed on transparent light-blue vinyl
* “Humanity (Hour 1)” (2007): 180g Gatefold 2LP, pressed on gold vinyl

Zozobra’s “Savage Masters” To Be Reissued On Vinyl

Zozobra, the project featuring the late Caleb Scofield (Cave In, etc.), are planning to reissue “Savage Masters” on vinyl. Two variants will be available on March 10 and half of the proceeds will go to Scofield‘s family. Limited quantities can be pre-ordered at deathwishinc.com.

Pearl Jam Celebrate 25th Anniversary Of “Yield” With New Spatial Audio Mix

Pearl Jam are celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Yield” with a spatial audio version of the record. The effort was produced and mixed by Josh Evans and Nick Rives.

The deluxe 25th anniversary vinyl edition of “Yield” can be pre-ordered HERE. The band said the following about that:

“Announcing the deluxe, 25th anniversary vinyl reissue of Pearl Jam’s fifth studio album, ‘Yield.’ An album that gave further promise to what Cameron Crowe called, “the flipside of the classic rock tale,” the masterfully-creative record proved the band’s best days seem to be increasingly ahead vs. behind.

Expanded to 2LP for the first time, this special edition will be pressed on 180g translucent red & black hi-melt vinyl in a heavyweight gatefold jacket and will be the inaugural pressing at VMP’s audiophile-quality pressing plant.”

VMP CEO Cameron Schaefer commented:

“Since buying my first two Pearl Jam CDs — ‘Ten’ and ‘No Code’ — at the local Hastings Bookstore in Laramie, Wyoming as a teenager, I’ve been endlessly enamored with what I consider the greatest rock band of my lifetime. To get to play even a small part in honoring their legacy through the reissue of their fifth album ‘Yield’ is an absolute highlight of my career. I’m hopeful our attention to detail and passion for the band carries through to the product and delights superfans and newcomers alike.”

As part of the 25th anniversary celebration, the band’s “Yield”-era videos have also been re-released in high definition. Their “Single Video Theory” documentary will also be available in up-rezzed high-definition.

Furthermore, the rarity “Give Way” will also be released as part of this year’s Record Store Day (April 22). It will be available on CD and 2LP gatefold black vinyl.

[via Blabbermouth]

Arch Enemy To Reissue Their Catalog On Vinyl

Arch Enemy are planning to reissue their catalog on vinyl through Century Media. The first two records, “Black Earth” and “Stigmata,” will be available in May. Pre-orders can be found HERE. Guitarist Michael Amott commented:

“When I first got Arch Enemy together in 1995 and we recorded the first album ‘Black Earth‘ during 9 hectic days at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, I obviously never imagined the impact and trajectory that this band would have. All these years later I’m still very proud and happy with our first record and the follow-up ‘Stigmata‘. Very cool to see them relaunched again on CD & lovely vinyl. Let the killing begin!”

Bret Michaels Reissues His “Salute To Poison” Album

Poison frontman Bret Michaels has reissued his 2001 album “A Salute To Poison – Show Me Your Hits.” The effort has been remastered and it features new artwork. Several songs have been remixed as well.

“A Salute To Poison – Show Me Your Hits” Track Listing:

01. “Nothin’ But A Good Time”
02. “Fallen Angel”
03. “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”
04. “Look What The Cat Dragged In”
05. “Talk Dirty To Me”
06. “Something To Believe In”
07. “I Want Action”
08. “Unskinny Bop”
09. “Stand”
10. “So Tell Me Why”
11. “Doin’ As I Seen On My TV”

Fans can purchase the album on CD and purple/black splatter vinyl HERE.

Pearl Jam, Mötley Crüe, Lacuna Coil, Etc. Releases Set For 2023 Record Store Day

The full list of special releases for this year’s Record Store Day has officially been revealed. The event is scheduled to take place on April 22 and you can find a list of rock/metal releases below. The full list is also available HERE.

Rock/Metal Releases:

  • The 1975 – “Live With the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra” — 2 x LP (2,500) / Cassette (400)
  • The Adicts – “Fifth Overture” — LP (2,500)
  • Agnostic Front – “United Blood (The Extended Sessions)” — LP (2,000)
  • The Allman Brothers Band – “Allman Brothers Band Recording” — 2 x LP (9,000)
  • The Black Keys – “Live at Beachland Tavern March 31, 2002” — LP (5,000)
  • Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – “Live at Levitations” — LP (2,150)
  • Blur – “Blur Present the Special Collectors Edition” — 2 x LP (10,000)
  • Canned Heat – “Vintage” — LP (3,000)
  • Eric Carr – “Rockology” — 2 x LP (4,000) / CD (500)
  • The Cranberries – “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” — LP (4,000)
  • The Cure – “Show” (2023 Remaster) — 2 x LP (10,000)
  • Death – “Fate: The Best of Death” — LP (2,800)
  • Dio – “Live at Fresno 1983” — 2 x LP (8,000)
  • The Doors – “Love Her Madly” — 3″ vinyl (1,500)
  • The Doors – “Hello, I Love You” — 3″ vinyl (1,500)
  • The Doors – “Break on Through (To the Other Side) — 3” vinyl (1,500)
  • The Doors Limited Edition RSD3 mini-turntable (500)
  • Dope – “Group Therapy” — 2 x LP (2,500)
  • Earshot – “Letting Go” — vinyl (1,400)
  • Emerson, Lake & Palmer – “Brain Salad Surgery” — LP (1,000)
  • Brian Eno – “Forever Voiceless” — LP (3.000)
  • Enslaved – “Hordanes Land” — vinyl (1,550)
  • Fleetwood Mac – “Albatross”/Jigsaw Puzzle — 12” vinyl (2,700)
  • Garbage – “Witness to Your Love” EP — vinyl (1,600)
  • Gong – “Live in Lyon, December 14, 1972” — 3 x LP (1,500)
  • Grateful Dead – “Boston Garden, Boston MA 5/7/77” (Live) — 5 x LP (9,000)
  • Hawkwind – “The Iron Dream – Live 1977” — LP (2,500)
  • Horse the Band – “The Mechanical Hand” — 2 x LP (2,000)
  • Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – “Up Your Alley” — LP (2,200)
  • Husker Du – “Tonite Longhorn” — 2 x LP (5,000)
  • Kittie – “Until the End’ — LP (2,500)
  • Lacuna Coil  – “Shallow Life” — LP (1,350)
  • Lacuna Coil – “Dark Adrenaline” — LP (1,350)
  • John Lennon – “Gimme Some Truth” — 10″ vinyl box set (500)
  • Paul McCartney – “Red Rose Speedway” — LP (5,000)
  • Mr. Big – “Mr. Big” — LP (2,500)
  • Eddie Money – “The Covers” — LP (1,500)
  • Mötley Crüe – “Helter Skelter” — 12″ picture disc vinyl
  • Motörhead – “Lost Tapes, Vol. 4 (Live in Heilbronn 1984)” — 2 x LP (2,250)
  • Murphy’s Law – “Murphy’s Law” — LP (1,800)
  • Stevie Nicks – “Bella Donna Live 1981” — 2 x LP (10,000)
  • Ted Nugent – “Nuge Vault Vol. 1” — LP (4,000)
  • OFF! – “FLSD” EP — vinyl (2,300)
  • Pearl Jam – “Give Way” — CD (4,000) / 2 x LP (15,500)
  • Porcupine Tree – “IA / DW/ XT” — vinyl (800) *extra tracks from the “In Absentia” and “Deadwing” albums
  • Suzi Quatro – “Quatro” — 2 x LP
  • Queensrÿche – “Operation: Mindcrime II” — 2 x LP (2,500)
  • Ramones – “Pleasant Dream (The New York Mixes)” — LP (7,500)
  • The Residents – “Our Finest Flowers” — LP (1,500)
  • Keith Richards – “Vintage Vinos” — 2 x LP (4.050)
  • The Rolling Stones – “Beggars Banquet” — LP (9,000)
  • Todd Rundgren – “A Wizard / A True Star” — LP (5,500)
  • Shadows Fall – “The War Within” — LP (2,200)
  • The Sisters of Mercy – “Reptile House” — LP (4,500)
  • Soul Asylum – “MTV Unplugged” — 2 x LP (3,050)
  • The Specials – “Work in Progress” — 10″ vinyl
  • Ringo Starr – “Stop & Smell the Roses” — 2 x LP (2,500) / CD (500)
  • The Strawberry Alarm Clock – “Incense and Peppermints” — LP (3,000)
  • Suicide – “A Way of Life” – The Rarities EP — 10″ vinyl (1,300)
  • Sunn O)))/Boris – “Altar” — LP (4,500)
  • The Sword – “Gods of the Earth” — LP (4,600)
  • T. Rex – “Rockin’ & Rollin'” — LP (2,000)
  • Taproot – “Welcome” — LP (1,400)
  • The Mars Volta – “Frances the Mute” — 12″ vinyl (6,750)
  • Frank Turner – “Tape Deck Heart” — 2 x LP (1,500)
  • Twiztid – “Electric Lettuce” — LP (1,000)
  • U2 – “Two Hearts Beat As Once/Sunday Bloody Sunday – War & Surrender Mixes” — vinyl
  • UFO – “Will the Last Man Standing” (Turn Out the Light) — 2 x LP
  • Undeath – “Live… From the Grave” — LP (1,050)
  • Underoath – “Voyeurist: Digital Ghost” — LP (2,500)
  • Van Halen – “LIVE: Right Here, Right Now” — 4 x LP (7,500)
  • The Verve Pipe – “Villains” — LP (2,000)
    Violent Femmes – “Violent Femmes” (40th Anniversary) — LP (3,000)
  • Scott Weiland – “12 Bar Blues” — 2 x LP (4,000)
  • Yes – “Live at Knoxville Civic Auditorium” — 3 x LP (6,000)

[via Loudwire]

Scar Symmetry To Reissue “Pitch Black Progress,” “Holographic Universe,” “Dark Matter Dimensions,” And “The Unseen Empire” On Vinyl

Scar Symmetry have announced new vinyl pressings of “Pitch Black Progress,” “Holographic Universe,” “Dark Matter Dimensions,” and “The Unseen Empire.” The records will be available in a variety of colors on April 14.

Here’s the available colors:

“Pitch Black Progress”:

  • 2LP Gold Vinyl (1000 copies)
  • 2LP Gold/Black Splatter Vinyl (Mail Order exclusive) (500 copies)

“Holographic Universe”:

  • 2LP White Vinyl (1000 copies)
  • 2LP White/Dark Blue Splatter Vinyl (Mail Order exclusive) (500 copies)

“Dark Matter Dimensions”:

  • 2LP Grey Vinyl (1000 copies)
  • 2LP Grey/Black Splatter Vinyl (Mail Order exclusive) (500 copies)

“The Unseen Empire”:

  • Clear Vinyl (1000 copies)
  • Clear/Black Splatter Vinyl (Mail Order exclusive) (500 copies)

Pre-orders can be found HERE.