1. HEADBANGING MAN 2. HEAVY METAL BREAKDOWN 3. BACK FROM THE WAR 4. YESTERDAY 5. WE WANNA ROCK YOU 6. LEGION OF THE LOST 7. TYRANT 8. 2000 LIGHTYEARS FROM HOME 9. HEART ATTACK 10. SHOOT HER DOWN 11. WE WANNA ROCK YOU (MEGA MIX) 12. STORMING THE BRAIN 13. VIOLENCE 14. 2000 LIGHTYEARS FROM HOME
Description:
"Heavy Metal Breakdown (Digipak)" is a CD reissue of Grave Digger's seminal debut album, released by Listenable Records. Originally issued in the early 1980s, this record laid the foundation for the band's signature blend of raw heavy metal power, fast riffs and anthemic choruses. The Digipak edition enhances the classic material with an attractive cardboard packaging, offering collectors and new fans alike a more refined physical presentation compared to a standard jewel case. Musically, the album combines driving guitar work, pounding drums and rough, powerful vocals, capturing the rebellious, unpolished spirit of early German heavy metal and the emerging speed/power metal sound.
This edition is ideal for listeners who appreciate the roots of European heavy metal and want to rediscover (or discover for the first time) a release that helped define Grave Digger's identity. From hard-hitting mid-tempo tracks to faster, aggressive songs, "Heavy Metal Breakdown" delivers a consistent, riff-driven experience with memorable hooks and an unmistakably old-school production that preserves the album's original atmosphere. The Digipak format makes this version particularly interesting for fans who value both sound and presentation in their CD collection.
Grave Digger are one of the enduring names of the German heavy metal scene. Formed in the early 1980s, the band quickly gained attention with their raw, uncompromising style and a powerful stage presence. Over the decades, they have released numerous studio albums, evolving from straight heavy/speed metal towards more epic, often historically inspired power metal while retaining their characteristic grit. Their persistence, strong fan base and regular appearances on major metal festivals have cemented their status as a cult band within the international metal community.
Listenable Records is an established independent label known mainly in the metal and hard rock underground. The company has built a reputation for discovering and supporting both emerging and veteran bands across various heavy genres, from classic metal to extreme sounds. With carefully curated releases, solid production standards and an emphasis on physical formats such as CDs and vinyl, Listenable Records has become a valued address for metal fans who are looking for high-quality editions and thoughtfully presented reissues like this Digipak of "Heavy Metal Breakdown".
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