Alice Cooper Reissues "Along Came A Spider" + "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" via earMUSIC

Two nightmares. One legacy. And they're both back, louder and darker than ever.

Alice Cooper returns with the reissues of Along Came A Spider and Welcome 2 My Nightmare — two chapters from the twisted playbook of shock rock's original showman. Fresh formats, bonus material, and that unmistakable bite. If you know, you know. If you don't, this is a pretty great place to start.

For more than five decades, Cooper has been bending the rules of rock, dragging theater, horror, and dark humor onto the stage and daring everyone else to keep up. Guillotines. Snakes. Electric chairs. Hooks that stick in your head for years. It's not just music. It's a whole world. And these two albums sit right in the middle of it, telling stories that are as unsettling as they are addictive.

Along Came A Spider drops you straight into the mind of a serial killer. It's gritty. Tight. No filler. Tracks like "Vengeance Is Mine" hit even harder with Slash on lead guitar, while "Wake the Dead" carries the weight of Ozzy Osbourne behind the scenes. With Greg Hampton and Danny Saber shaping the sound, the album leans raw and immediate. It doesn't ask for permission. It just goes for it.

This remastered reissue lands in two formats. A Jewelcase CD and a 2LP Gatefold (45 RPM) vinyl edition. Both come packed with three bonus tracks, giving fans a little extra to dig into. Turn it up and let it play out. That’s how it’s meant to be heard.

Then there's Welcome 2 My Nightmare. The return to Steven's story. The sequel fans waited decades for, and yeah, it delivers. It pulls threads from the original 1975 album and twists them into something new. Familiar, but not stuck in the past.

The guest list reads like the invitation list to a very exclusive nightmare. Desmond Child brings his hitmaking touch, while Ke$ha adds a surprising edge. Even better, original band members Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith step back in, reconnecting the sound to its roots.

This reissue comes as a newly mastered 2CD digipak and a 3LP Gatefold (45 RPM) vinyl set, built for serious listening. Seven bonus tracks are included, among them live cuts of "Poison" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy" recorded at Download Festival. Big stage energy captured properly.

Both albums remind you why Cooper is still standing at the front. The voice. The attitude. The commitment to detail. Nothing half done. Never has been.

The reissues of Along Came A Spider and Welcome 2 My Nightmare are available across all major platforms and in multiple physical formats.

Step back into the nightmare. Or step in for the first time.

Order your copies now and experience both albums the way they were meant to be heard. Loud. Dark. And just a little dangerous.

While these reissues bring two standout chapters of Alice Cooper’s catalogue back into the spotlight, Alice Cooper shows no signs of slowing down on stage. He continues to tear through electrifying live shows across the globe.

ROTTING CHRIST Announce Reissue of Khronos

ROTTING CHRIST, are reissuing their album Khronos. First released in 2000, the sixth album from the Greek legends stands as the final pillar of the band’s Gothic period, which started in the mid-1990s, before they turned toward the mythology and cultural roots that characterize their later albums.

Season of Mist will reissue Khronos on July 10, 2026.

Pre-order

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Recorded in the dead of a Nordic winter at Sweden's Abyss Studios, Khronos carries a sense of cold. Keyboards pull back beneath the guitars rather than ride above them. The album’s overall atmosphere leans toward shadow rather than sheen. Songs like "Thou Art Blind" and "Aeternatus" hit with a ferocity closer to Rotting Christ's uncompromising 1993 debut Thy Mighty Contract than to the polished gothic sound of the recently reissued Sleep of the Angels."My Sacred Path," "Art of Sin," and the title track hold onto the melodic intelligence of the band’s late-90s records, threading dark wave undercurrents through slower, more insinuating structures. The eleven-minute closer "Glory of Sadness" eventually yields to an industrial-inflected hidden passage—a signal, in its own oblique way, that a door is closing.

Among the most debated moments on Khronos is Rotting Christ’s cover of Current 93's "Lucifer Over London". The band’s restrained and deliberate reading of David Tibet's Neofolk original drew divided responses on release and has continued to do so since.

Current Lineup:

Sakis Tolis — Vocals, Guitar

Kostis Foukarakis — Guitars

Kostas Cheliotis — Bass

Themis Tolis — Drums

Khronos recording Line-up:

Sakis Tolis — Guitars, Vocals

Kostas Vassilakopoulos — Guitars

Andreas Lagios — Bass

Georgios Tolias — Keyboards

Jan Roger Halvorsen — Drums (session)

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JON ANDERSON Celebrates 50th Anniversary of 'Olias of Sunhillow' with Mobile Fidelity Re-Release

Following the 1975 Relayer tour, the members of YES took a hiatus for each of the five members to produce solo albums. For lead vocalist JON ANDERSON, it meant bringing a mobile recording unit to his home in Buckinghamshire, UK, to create a self-produced album where he played all of the instruments, assisted by YES sound engineer Mike Dunne. The result was 'Olias of Sunhillow,' which was released by Atlantic Records on July 9, 1976, debuting at #8 on the UK album charts and #47 on the Billboard top 200.

JON comments on the upcoming release:

"The dream of Olias was to spend time learning how to play the numerous instruments I had collected over a period of time… which I kept in my garage…..ranging from guitars, Koto and ethnic flute instruments, harp and percussion to modern electronic keyboards.

I had sketched out the framework of a story relating to the power of music and connected to the Seven Sisters star system, The Pleiades.

"All very simple, really. The evolution of the idea took me on an everlasting mission, driving me a bit crazy but nonetheless a satisfying experience which has stood the test of time….hoping you enjoy the journey!

"Best wishes, Jon🙏”

With long-time YES artist Roger Dean not available, JON enlisted artist David Fairbrother-Roe, who was recommended to JON by a friend, to create the elaborate packaging for the album.

This July, Mobile Fidelity, a label known for high-end audio releases, will be rereleasing 'Olias of Sunhillow' on 180gram vinyl.

About the re-release, Mobile Fidelity states:

“Jon Anderson’s 'Olias of Sunhillow' is a cult classic. Strictly limited to 2,000 numbered copies and featuring deluxe packaging that replicates the original gatefold jacket with an inner hinged panel and embossed textures, Mobile Fidelity’s 50th anniversary reissue is only the second domestic vinyl version of the concept album since its 1976 release. Preorder your 180g 33RPM LP copy now!”

Pre-Order the MoFi Release of 'Olias of Sunhillow' HERE

Connie Converse How Sad, How Lovely Out Now

Nearly 51 years after the singer-songwriter’s disappearance comes the first reissue of this album in nearly 10 years in any format. 20 tracks (including a bonus 7" featuring the previously unreleased “House” and the new remix of “Playboy of the Western World” courtesy of Dirick Cummins) that are as poignant and potent as ever and showcase an artist that was operating light years ahead of her time. 

Order yours online, pick it up at your local independent record shop... Or stop by a Third Man Records storefront to secure a copy that includes an exclusive Lyrical World of Connie Converse zine with your purchase (while supplies last).

Also now available at Third Man Records storefronts, ROVING WOMAN bumper stickers. Come-a-riding with Connie and spread the word of her legend and folklore. And they beckoned me to follow, and they took me

Season of Mist Announces Reissue of Borknagar’s True North

In staying true to metal’s origins, Borknagar have always let their spirit guide them. Starting with the band’s self-titled beginnings back in 1996, these Norwegians pushed past the boundaries set by traditional black metal. Over the course of the past 30 years, the band’s domain has come to include prog, neofolk and darkly enchanting hard rock, capped by major international tours and chart placements across the world.

Season of Mist is proud to announce a reissue of Borknagar’s album True North. More than two decades into their storied career, the band reached another creative peak on their eleventh full-length, which includes the hit singles “Up North”, “Voices” and “The Fire That Burns”.    

True North will be reissued by Season of Mist on May 15, 2026.

Pre-order

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Available formats

2x12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)

2x12” Vinyl Gatefold (Crystal clear, black and white marbled)

Lineup

Øystein Brun - Guitars

ICS Vortex - Bass, Vocals

Lars A. Nedland - Keyboards, Vocals

Bjørn Dugstad Rønnow - Drums, Percussion

Jostein Thomassen - Guitars

Guest musicians

John Ryan - Violin, cello

Production Credits

Recorded and engineered by Marius Strand

Mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren

RETROACTIVE RECORDS Announce Limited Edition Vinyl Reissues of ATOMIC OPERA, SEVENTH AVENUE, APOSTLE and PETRA

Atomic Opera – For Madmen Only (Collector’s Edition CD)

Originally released in 1994 on Warner Brothers/Giant Records, For Madmen Only introduced Atomic Opera to a national audience with its unique blend of heavy groove, progressive rock textures, and layered harmonies.

Atomic Opera – Alpha & Oranges (Collector’s Edition CD)

While recording For Madmen Only, Atomic Opera created far more music than could ultimately fit on the album. The material that remained would eventually become Alpha & Oranges, a fascinating collection of recordings from the same creative era.

Atomic Opera – For Madmen Only (Limited Lime Green Vinyl)

Atomic Opera’s major label debut finally arrives in a limited collector vinyl edition.

Atomic Opera – Alpha & Oranges (Limited Orange Vinyl)

For the first time ever, Alpha & Oranges arrives on vinyl.

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From Germany to USA — Seventh Avenue - Between The Worlds CD & First-Time-Ever Vinyl

German melodic power metal fans — this one has been a long time coming.

Originally released in 2003 on Massacre Records in Germany, Between The Worlds stands as one of the strongest entries in early-2000s European power metal. While many U.S. fans may not yet know Seventh Avenue, in Europe they earned a reputation for soaring melodies, tight musicianship, and unforgettable choruses.

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Apostle - White Metal (Orange Vinyl

Apostle - Chariots of Iron (Blood Red Vinyl

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Petra - Hope 250-Hand-numbered, Orange Vinyl

Few bands in Christian rock history carry the weight, legacy, and influence of Petra. For over five decades, Petra helped build the foundation of faith-driven rock music—earning Grammy Awards, Dove Awards, worldwide tours, and millions of albums sold. More than success, they shaped a movement.

Now, more than twenty years after their last studio release, Petra returns with HOPE — a brand-new collection of 10 original songs that proves their fire has not faded.

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BRUTAL PLANET RECORDS Announce Limited Edition Vinyl Reissues of EARTH CRISIS, IN THIS MOMENT and NASTY SAVAGE

EARTH CRISIS – Neutralize The Threat (15th Anniversary Edition)

Orange Crush Vinyl – Limited to 300 Units

Formed in Syracuse, New York in 1989, Earth Crisis became one of the most influential forces in metallic hardcore — inspiring an entire generation of bands including Hatebreed and Terror. After their highly anticipated 2008 reunion and the crushing return-to-form To The Death (2009), the band proved they were back with a vengeance.

Then came Neutralize The Threat.

Originally released in 2011, the album stands as one of the most angst-ridden and unrelenting statements in the band’s already legendary catalog. From the blistering opener “Raise” to the pulverizing title track, to mosh-igniting anthems like “Total War” and the groove-driven bruiser “Askari,” this record delivers metallic hardcore at its most focused and ferocious.

The riffs are sharp and crossover-thrash fueled — at times jagged and pulverizing, at times crushingly methodical. The rhythm section of Ian Edwards and Dennis Merrick provides a relentless percussive backbone, while guitarists Scott Crouse and Erick Edwards unleash wave after wave of sonic assault. Frontman Karl Buechner’s commanding vocal range and depth cut through with authority, reminding everyone why he remains one of the most recognizable voices in hardcore.

Neutralize The Threat doesn’t reinvent the wheel — it reinforces it with steel. It’s direct. It’s punishing. It’s built for stage domination and pit movement. A wake-up call record that silenced doubters and reaffirmed Earth Crisis as a defining force in heavy music.

Now, Brutal Planet Records celebrates this modern hardcore classic with the 15th Anniversary Edition, remastered specifically for vinyl by guitarist Scott Crouse, and pressed on striking Orange Crush Vinyl, strictly limited to just 300 units worldwide.

Hardcore history — properly honored.

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In This Moment - The Dream Vinyl and CD

Originally released in 2008, The Dream marked a defining creative leap for In This Moment. Moving away from the metalcore intensity of their debut, the band embraced a more melodic and cinematic approach—drawing from ’80s-influenced hard rock, modern metal, and emotionally charged atmospheres.

The album unfolds with intention, balancing explosive highs with haunting restraint. Guitars remain powerful yet textured, rhythms groove with confidence, and melody takes center stage. Vocalist Maria Brink leans more heavily into singing, expanding the band’s emotional range while maintaining the intensity that made them stand out.

The 2026 Brutal Planet Records edition presents The Dream in its most immersive vinyl form to date. This pressing is mastered for vinyl by Rob Colwell(Arsonist Gets All the Girls, iwrestledabearonce, My Ruin) and includes a masterful 12×12 full-color lyrics insert, packed with artwork and photos that enhance the album’s visual and emotional impact.

Pressed for the first time ever on Orange Dreamsicle Vinyl, this variant is strictly limited to just 300 copies worldwide, making it a must-have for collectors and longtime fans alike. Previous vinyl editions have long been out of print, further cementing this release as a standout in the band’s catalog and a key piece of modern metal history.

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Nasty Savage - Indulgence + Abstract Reality (Blood Moon 2-LP Vinyl and CD

By 1987, Nasty Savage were no longer just the feral newcomers from Florida’s underground—they were evolving into something darker, sharper, and more deliberate.

Originally released on Metal Blade Records, Indulgence (1987) expanded the band’s early thrash foundation into more progressive territory. The riffs grew tighter and more technical. The structures became more ambitious. The atmosphere turned more sinister. Yet the theatrical volatility that defined Nasty Savage from the beginning remained fully intact.

Paired here with the 1988 Abstract Reality EP, this definitive edition captures the band at a critical moment in Florida metal history—bridging the gap between raw mid-80s thrash and the darker extremity that would soon define the region.

Nasty Savage’s early appearance on Metal Massacre VI helped establish them as serious players in the American underground. By the time of Indulgence, their influence was already taking root locally. Members of Morbid Angel and Obituary have cited Nasty Savage as part of the early Florida foundation, and drummer Curtis Beeson would later perform with Death, further cementing the band’s place in the region’s lineage.

Musically, the material balances razor-edged thrash aggression with dramatic, unpredictable vocal delivery that draws comparisons to King Diamond, while maintaining the intensity and precision fans of Slayer and Dark Angel expect.

This Brutal Planet Records Metal Icon Series edition unites the complete 1987 Indulgence LP and the full 1988 Abstract Reality EP across two Blood Red vinyl LPs, housed in a premium gatefold jacket and limited to just 300 copies worldwide. Remastered by Rob Colwell (Flotsam, Helstar, Geoff Tate, Nevermore), the audio has been carefully restored to enhance clarity and depth while preserving the aggressive character of the original recordings.

This is more than a reissue—it is a snapshot of Florida metal in transition. Ambitious. Darker. Uncompromising.

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Nasty Savage - Nasty Savage (Smoke & Steel Vinyl and CD) 1985 Metal Blade Thrash Remaster!

Before Florida became synonymous with death metal, there was Nasty Savage.

In 1985, before Florida became the epicenter of death metal, Nasty Savage detonated one of the most volatile debuts in American underground metal.

Originally released on Metal Blade Records, Nasty Savage was raw, theatrical, and ferociously unpredictable. While the Bay Area polished precision thrash, Florida cultivated something darker and more chaotic. This album captured that moment — a bridge between classic heavy metal theatrics and the emerging extremity that would soon define the region.

Fronted by the manic intensity of Ronnie “Nasty Ronnie” Galetti, the band blended razor-sharp riffing with theatrical vocal delivery that drew comparisons to King Diamond — but delivered with the speed and aggression of mid-80s U.S. thrash. Songs like “No Sympathy,” “Gladiator,” and “The Morgue” hit with violent tempo shifts and sinister melodies that felt dangerous and unhinged.

The band’s inclusion on Metal Massacre VI placed them alongside key architects of the American metal underground. Members of Morbid Angel and Obituary have cited Nasty Savage as part of the early Florida foundation — and drummer Curtis Beeson would later perform with Death, further cementing their role in the region’s evolution.

Now restored as part of Brutal Planet Records’ elite Metal Icon Series, this edition is pressed on striking Smoke & Steel vinyl, limited to just 300 copies worldwide. Remastered for vinyl by Rob Colwell (Flotsam, Helstar, Geoff Tate, Nevermore), this pressing delivers the chaos with clarity while preserving the album’s raw 1985 intensity.

Housed in premium packaging with a 12x12 full-color lyrics insert, this is not just a repress — it’s a collector-grade restoration of a foundational Florida thrash classic.

This is early American extremity.

Unpolished. Unpredictable. Uncompromising.

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