MINT PROMO BROCAS HELM - BATTLE Dark Heavy Psych Prog
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VERY RARE PROMO ORIGINAL!
TOP COPY! MINT!
ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINK WRAP
+ RARE PROMOTIONAL INSERTS
BROCAS HELM
Into Battle
...USA - First Strike (PROMOTIONAL)
MINT advance release PROMOTIONAL ***Still in factory shrink wrap + bio/photo pages
RARE and worldly sought after = thee Original first pressing, a local Northern California small pressing. The very first album by a an ominous crew of dark wizards ringing in with a killer heavy-progressive sound -- filled to the brim with outstanding tracks across both sides....We've known for a while now that this album is especially wanted in Germany & Europe where it has fetched top three figure $ prices in recent years...
This is a TOP copy, advance release PROMOTIONAL copy complete with several pages of biography notes and photos that were not available in the (rare) stock copy....
Either Brocas Helm are amazing geniuses, or the luckiest musicians alive. Somehow, through this thrilling mess of distortion, terrible production, and strong vocals complete with occasional faux British accent, they managed to create an album with an atmosphere genuinely MEDIEVAL. Not just about the Middle Ages, or evocative of them, this actually sounds like the Middle Ages in all its chaotic violent glory; the guitars are vicious, and abrasive... Grittier than a blacksmith's ass and twice as hairy. They play an eccentric, deformed Frankenstein of NWOBHM, 70s rock progressive heavy-rock, and vaguely minstrel-ish melodies rife with dual leads, solos, and greasy basement riffs. The bass occasionally triples in volume and plays a lead or two (really, listen to "Warriors of the Dark"). The production sounds like you're hearing the band practice downstairs below your bathroom, with the sound filtering up through the plumbing. The vocals mix in quite effectively and the whole thing has this killer charm to it, a manic energy which animates this shambling horror... like a lightning bolt from hell.
"Dark Rider" starts off energetic and fun, then when you think it's over a bass lead opens the coda: a melancholy medieval instrumental. Plenty of song build up, but building down in such an abrupt fashion is just bizarre. "Into the Ithilstone" has a moody, reserved chorus with breaks between for a rocking riff exposition. "Beneath a Haunted Moon" is almost doom metal, with slow riffs punctuated by tom fills and "featuring" practically muttered vocals, contrasting with rock leads and some good ol' NWOBHM gallop. The dual-guitar leads are fantastic, such as the ones opening the title track and ending "Dark Rider". The rhythm section also bears mentioning, as each member pulls his weight; the often phenomenal bass work is given the spotlight and the drummer plays interesting and inventive fills, never predictable.
The most important part of Brocas Helm, however, is the atmosphere. Somehow, out of all this arises a powerful feeling; to call it "epic" would be obvious, but that's what it is. The other side to the violent chaotic nature of the Middle Ages is, of course, its honor, heroism, and humanity. The chorus of "Ravenwreck", with that guitar solo playing over the main riff, despite hard rockin' tendencies, radiate a certain feeling that evokes a pretty melancholy. The protagonist to the title track is a Lancelot-style tragic character, loving the queen of his king whom he now must fight against with his halberd and laser. "Ravenwreck" tells the story of a guy who practiced rock 'n' roll until he died, and now he eternally sails the seas on a ghost ship packed with electric guitars and amplifiers, for some reason or another. Folks, if you think we're joking, read the lyrics. Kafka on acid couldn't make this stuff up. They explicitly and continuously weave heavy-rock rhythms into their songs of myth and fantasy -- Brocas Helm execute them in a deft and original way and it works (well, except "Here to Rock", the album's only blunder). "Metallic Fury" for example features lyrics rife with strong imagery and metaphor, while in "Warriors of the Dark" the hero slays the dragon with his guitar and a killing chord. Yes, it sounds silly in synopsis, but the lyrics are genuinely well-written, and that is one of the strangest parts of the band. Who would guess the musicians who came up with this lurching heavy prog/MWOBHM music could write way-out concepts so poetically? It's the lyrics above all that convince us that yes, Brocas Helm knew what they were doing. Plenty of bands, even some of the best, clearly fumble around with ideas they only dimly comprehend consciously, but Brocas Helm had something very specific in mind, something they succeeded in conveying. The triumph and tragedy inherent in the epic legends of old are made new again.
Into Battle is a proud and powerful album of hyperkinetic epics. It's fantasy heavy prog rock that pounds liquor and gobbles acid and loves to rock and roll, weaving in psychedelic elements as well....
Metallic Fury
Into Battle
Here To Rock
Beneath A Haunted Moon
Warriors Of The Dark
Ravenwreck
Dark Rider
Night Siege
Into The Ithilstone
CONDITION: The cover: The cover is MINT still in original factory shrink wrap ...perfect with 4 sharp corners, no split seams, no bends, no writing
The vinyl: all clean and clear over both sides, M- ...plays perfect.
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A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !
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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP). NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges $8.50 = Airmail = Canada/Mexico (add $1.50 each additional Lp/disc) ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) The Records In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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