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Formats and Editions
1. The Money Mask
2. Mercenaries Of Injustice
3. More Than Conquerors
4. Looking Out For You
5. The Ship Of Changes
6. (Liberation From) The Blazing Wasteland
7. Nightlight
8. Giving It To You
9. The Judge
10. We’re Outa’ Here
11. (Liberation From) The Blazing Wasteland From East Coast Metal Co
12. Lookin’ Out For You (Rough Mix) 1989
13. Were’re Outa Here (Rough Mix) 1989
14. More Than Conquerors (Rough Mix) 1989
15. Nightlight (Rough Mix) 1989
16. Money Mask (Rough Mix) 1989
17. Ship Of Changes (Rough Mix) 1989
18. More Than Conquerors (Rehearsal) (Robbie And Joe Hasselvander Fr
19. We’re Outa’ Here (Rehearsal)
20. Money Mask (Demo) Robbie On Drums And Guitar
21. Nightlight (Demo) Robbie On Drums And Guitar
22. Get In Line (Demo) Robbie On Drums And Guitar
23. In Your Face (Previously Unreleased)
24. Blazing Wasteland (Demo)
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Check out all the metal releases via www.cdbaby.com/all/brutalplanet ARMAGEDDON THE MONEY MASK (Collector's Edition) 2 CD Band: Armageddon Title: The Money Mask (Collector's Edition) 2 CD set Label: Retroactive Records (http://www.retroactiverecords.net) Distribution: Brutal Planet (brutalplanet@gmail.com) Release Date: September November 27, 2007 Catalog Number: RAR7851 Style: Power Metal Tracks: Disc one: 11 (49:24), Disc two: 13 (55:45) Time: approximately 1 hour & 45 minutes Lyrics: Yes Insert: 4 page Bonus tracks: yes, disc one 1 track; disc two 13 tracks Barcode: 628740847626 About the Album (much of this taken from www.angelicwarlord.com) Originating in the Washington D.C. area initially under the name Second Chance, Armageddon recorded two demo tapes before placing the track '(Liberation From) The Blazing Wasteland' on the East Coast Metal compilation in 1988. Subsequently signing to Talkingtown Records, the band proceeded to permanently change it's name to Armageddon before recording it's full length Talkingtown debut The Money Mask (1989). Moving in a classic heavy metal direction with an occasional thrash influence, The Money Mask is certain to appeal to fans of Judas Priest, Metal Church, Saint and Barren Cross. Complimenting lead vocalist Mike Vance's gritty mid-octave ranged vocal style, are guitarists Robby Lee, Charlie Phillips and Phil Zeo who lay down a mega-huge rhythm guitar sound in addition to a plethora of fast paced and aggressive lead guitar work. Dan Wilkinson (Taker) performs steadily on bass, while Mark Miley handles drums on seven tracks and the incredible Joe Hasselvander (of Raven and the legendary Pentagram fame) the other three. On The Money Mask Armageddon proves itself a force to be reckoned with in backing up top notch musicianship with it's all out raw energy and aggressive performance. Disc two is comprised of the pre-Armageddon demo tracks when the band was known as Second Chance. Key Selling Points - Value priced 2 CD / bonus disc of unreleased demos (out of print originals have been high dollar collectibles on Ebay) - Includes the rare bonus track from legendary East Coast Metal compilation on disc 1 - Digitally remastered for superior sound - Limited Edition / Collector's Edition - Enhanced original artwork - Band history/bio in liner notes - Band includes drummer Joe Hasselvander of metal masters Raven and also Pentagram (one of the early legendary hard rock/metal pioneers, contemporaries of Led Zeppelin/Black Sabbath. - Full magazine advertising and reviews promotional campaign - Track included on Heaven's Metal Magazine sampler label promotional sampler, Headbangin' 201 Disc 1 Track Listing: 1. The Money Mask , 2.Mercenaries Of Injustice , 3. More Than Conquerors , 4. Looking Out For You , 5. The Ship Of Changes , 6. (Liberation From) The Blazing Wasteland , 7. Nightlight , 8. Giving It To You , 9. The Judge , 10. We're Outa' Here, BONUS TRACK: 11. (Liberation From) The Blazing Wasteland from East Coast Metal compilation Disc 1 Track Listing: 1. Lookin' Out For You (rough mix) 1989, 2. Were're Outa Here (rough mix) 1989, 3. More Than Conquerors (rough mix) 1989, 4. Nightlight (rough mix) 1989, 5. Money Mask (rough mix) 1989, 6. Ship of Changes (rough mix) 1989, 7. More Than Conquerors (rehearsal) (Robbie and Joe Hasselvander from Raven and Pentagram), 8. We're Outa' Here (rehearsal), 9. Money Mask (demo) Robbie on drums and guitar , 10. Nightlight (demo) Robbie on drums and guitar , 11. Get In Line (demo) Robbie on drums and guitar , 12. In Your Face (previously unreleased), 14. Blazing Wasteland (demo) Angelic Warlord review Armageddon came together in the early eighties while initially under the moniker Second Chance. A group originating in the Washington D.C. area, Second Chance started out as a project when vocalist Mike Vance and guitarist Robby Lee met through an ad placed in a local newspaper. The duo soon joined forces with bassist and drummer Mark Miley and began work on the material that would make up the Second Chance demo tapes. After placing the track "(Liberation From) The Blazing Wasteland" on the East Coast Metal compilation in 1988, the band permanently changed it's name to Armageddon before signing with Talkingtown Records the very next year. The Money Mask, Armageddon's full length Talkingtown debut, came out in 1989 but subsequently went out of print several years later. A hard to find and highly sought after collectors item, The Money Mask was re-issued in late 2007 by Retroactive Records with a bonus disc made up of rough mixes of six tracks, two rehearsal outtakes and the bands demo material, which includes two unreleased songs in "Get In Line" and "In Your Face". The best way to describe Armageddon would be classic metal inviting comparison to Saint, Judas Priest, Barren Cross and Sardonyx. This is best demonstrated on the albums pull no punches title track and the high energy sounds of "Mercenaries Of Injustice" and "More Than Conquerors". "Looking Out For You" moves in a more melodic based direction while "The Ship Of Changes" is the bands lone attempt at a ballad. "(Liberation From) The Blazing Wasteland" delivers a heavy handed (almost thrash-like) sound and the Priest influenced "Nightlight" an excess of non-stop hooks that almost come across mesmerizing in feel. Closing things out is the speed metal juggernaut "We're Outa' Here". Only "Giving It To You" and "The Judge" fall short of the mark, two tracks lacking that extra ounce of energy and inspiration the albums better material brings to the table. Armadeddon - The Money Mask - Talkingtown version Lead vocalist Mike Vance contributes a gritty and gut level vocal style that trends towards the mid-octave side of things. Think Josh Kramer (Saint), Tom Denlinger (Sardonyx) or even Anders Johansson (Green Sleeves). A total of three guitarists perform on the album: Robby Lee, Charlie Phillips and Phil Zeo. The trio combine to provide for the upfront crunch on rhythm guitar in addition to lead guitar of the fast paced and aggressive variety. Dan Wilkinson (Taker) performs steadily on bass, while Mark Miley handles drums on seven tracks and the incredible Joe Hasselvander (Raven) the other three. Production values come across crisp but raw in giving rise to a slight touch of thinness (particularly in the low end). The Money Mask The albums energetic title track begins to several seconds of open air rhythm guitar before kicking into high gear at the start of it's first verse. Gaining further initiative throughout the second, "The Money Mask" quickly drives ahead to the catchy but resolute chorus that follows. Several seconds of blistering lead guitar brings out the best in a song dealing with religious leaders out to make a buck at the expense of others: Wolves in sheeps clothing Tell you what to say Scheming liars, leading you astray The man (steal you blind while he's behind) Behind the money mask... "Mercenaries Of Injustice" opens as Mike Vance's voice bounces between the left and right channel. The song proceeds to power through it's first verse to a sledgehammer-like riff, not culminating until gaining hold of an aggressively delivered chorus shored up by vocal harmonies. Lee and Philips add to the spirited scene with a fiery dual lead guitar trade off. The metal anthem "More Than Conquerors" jumps out of the gate to a charging rhythm guitar. Stepping up the pace at the start of it's first verse, the song maintains the ardent momentum on the way to an unwavering chorus talking about victory in the life of a Christian: You know there may be some oppression But we're protected by His might The overcomers of transgression We're more than conquerors Alright! Lee and Phillips combine for more blazing dual lead work. Hasselvander tears it up on drums as well. The eerie keyboards at the start of "Looking Out For You" give way to a voice counting down from five and a drum solo. The pace immediately picks up, however, as the rhythm gu
