Year : 2021
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 176 mb
Bio:
When Wichita, KS, heavy metal band Stygian Shore first came together in the early '80s, they were championed by no less a local icon than leader Mark Shelton, who got wind of vocalist/guitarist Mike Palmer, bassist Greg Marshall, and drummer Peter Dawson (all of whom were still only teenagers) shortly after their first concert dates in 1982. But after producing the group's eponymous 1984 EP, Shelton once again busied himself with his own group's faltering career, while catastrophe struck Stygian Shore when a freak accident cost bassist Marshall his right hand, putting the brakes on all of the trio's activities. Amazingly, Palmer and Dawson decided to put their plans on hold, rather than move ahead without their comrade, instead waiting patiently while Marshall taught himself to play again using his new prosthetic hook! So it was in fact the very same Stygian Shore threesome that eventually reconvened to record a full-length album in 1989, collecting all of the songs they'd amassed since that tragic twist of fate. But, having accomplished the goal they'd worked so hard toward, Stygian Shore finally did break up after this album failed to attract any offers from record labels. It wasn't until 15 years later that the three bandmembers felt the irresistible tug of a reunion, and although this only consisted of a few concerts in and around their hometown, they were finally able to interest a label, Shadow Kingdom Records, in releasing their long lost LP, now baptized The Shore Will Arise, in 2007. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, Rovi
Album:
There are many bands that use “Stygian” as part of their name; don’t get confused with STYGIAN FAIR, STYGIAN OATH or STYGIAN CROWN, here we are talking about STYGIAN SHORE, a legendary 80s band that released a self-titled EP in 1984 and their first album, The Shore Will Arise in 2007, the songs of which were recorded in 1989. The band is from Kansas, and specifically from Wichita, the same place where MANILLA ROAD was founded.The Ultra Psychic Nightmares CD which we present here was recorded in 1985, and it was supposed to be the band’s first album, with Mark Shelton on the production. The album contains unreleased material from that era, plus 7 tracks which are also met in the 2007 debut, and is a great opportunity to travel back to the past and discover a hidden gem of the 80s.STYGIAN SHORE could be described as a less epic version of MANILLA ROAD. This means simple and straight heavy metal, not too long in duration songs, and catchy guitar and vocal melodies. The 80s feeling is everywhere in this record, and the fans of MANILLA ROAD, OMEN, and SALEM’S WYCH won’t believe that they have found one more band of similar style and quality.From the new tracks, the fans will love “Who is he Now” and “Stagnant Mist”, two fantastic classic heavy metal songs with very easy-to-remember melodies. The rest of the new material (“Branding Iron”, “Can’t Get Away”, “Bloodbath”, “Just a Dream”, etc.) has a metal/hard rock-ish vibe, perhaps a mixture of MANILLA ROAD and ANVIL. As for the songs which were recorded in 1989 and appeared on the band’s debut, we are talking about great material; “Crygian Stue”, “World Wilted Wings”, “Tidal Wave”, “Metal Preacher”, “The Shore Will Arise” won’t leave anyone disappointed.Overall, Ultra Psychic Nightmares is a good gift to the fans of heavy metal of the 80s. Someone who is a dedicated follower and admirer of the obscure and underground side of the 80s heavy metal, will be very pleased by STYGIAN SHORE’s new release.All Tracks Produced By Mark Shelton (Manilla Road).
Line-Up:
Greg Marshall - Bass, Vocals - See also: ex-Temple of the Damned, Betterlate, ex-Block Head, ex-Bunch of Bozos, ex-Infernal Noise
Mike Palmer - Guitars, Vocals
Peter Dawson - Drums, Vocals
All Tracks Produced By Mark Shelton (Manilla Road)
Tracklist:
01. Who Is He Now?
02. Crygian Stue
03. Visions Of Doom
04. World Wlted Wings
05. Branding Iron
06. Can't Get Away
07. Bloodbath
08. Just A Dream
09. Stagnant Mist
10. In The Night
11. Tidal Wave (1989 Bonus Track)
12. Metal Preacher (1989 Bonus Track)
13. Immortal Soul (1989 Bonus Track)
14. The Living Dead (1989 Bonus Track)
15. Let It Go (1989 Bonus Track)
16. Chainsaw Dean (1989 Bonus Track)
17. The Shore Will Arise (1989 Bonus Track)
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