These newer Queensrÿche albums are very good! This is their latest album and it closes with a cover of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell". Artist: Queensrÿche Album: Digital Noise Alliance (2022) Release: Original pressing Region: US Label: Century Media – 19658737041 #nowspinning #vinyl #queensryche

It's been a while since I last spun this KISS classic from their '80s metal era. Artist: KISS Album: Lick It Up (1983) Release: 2014 reissue Region: US Label: Mercury – B0020070-01 #nowspinning #vinyl #kiss

Today I am enjoying the new Reload remaster. Artist: Metallica Album: Reload (1997) Release: Reload Super Deluxe Box Set (2026) Region: US Label: Blackened – BLCKND060-1 #nowspinning #metallica #vinyl #cd #boxset

This is another Father's Day gift I received from my wife. It's the 60th Anniversary Remix of Scorpions' debut album. Artist: Scorpions Album: Lonesome Crow (Remixed) (2026) Release: 2026 LP pressing Region: Europe Label: Brain – 758 3941 #nowspinning #scorpions #vinyl #remixalbum

An excellent live album and great introduction to UFO. Artist: UFO Album: Strangers in the Night (1979) Release: 1988 reissue Region: US Label: Chrysalis – VK 41209 #nowspinning #UFO #cd

I'm enjoying one of Rush's lesser-known albums today. Artist: Rush Album: Hold Your Fire (1987) Release: 2012 reissue Region: USA & Canada Label: Mercury – B0022386-01 #nowspinning #rush #vinyl

I've decided to pass on the new box set for this album, as I'm quite happy with both this CD and the vinyl version in my collection. Artist: Thin Lizzy Album: Thin Lizzy (1971) Release: 2010 CD remaster Region: Europe Label: Decca – 984 447-7 #nowspinning #thinlizzy #cd

I'm continuing my playthrough of Queensrÿche's back catalog with the second Operation: Mindcrime album. Artist: Queensrÿche Album: Operation: Mindcrime II (2006) Release: Original pressing Region: US Label: Rhino Records (2) – R1 73306 #nowspinning #vinyl #queensryche #geofftate

Released on this day in 1963. Artist: Miles Davis Album: Seven Steps to Heaven (1963) Release: 2017 remaster on 200g Region: US Label: Analogue Productions – APJ 8851 #nowspinning #milesdavis #vinyl #ReleasedOnThisDay

As far as album cover art goes, this one is right up there with the best. Artist: Iron Maiden Album: Live After Death (1985) Release: Early Club Edition reissue Region: US Label: Capitol Records – D263257 #nowspinning #ironmaiden #vinyl #cd #live

A wonderful jazz classic from the great Miles Davis today. Artist: Miles Davis Album: Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (1958) Release: 2021 mono remaster Region: France Label: Fontana – 660.213 MR #nowspinning #milesdavis #vinyl #soundtrack

I've been playing the Mindcrime albums recently. Artist: Queensrÿche Album: Operation: Mindcrime (1988) Release: 2022 vinyl reissue (2021 remaster) Region: USA & Canada Label: Capitol Records – 7714039 #nowspinning #vinyl #queensryche #geofftate

This is a fun 4-disc live set. Artist: Motörhead Album: Better Motorhead Than Dead: Live At Hammersmith (2007) Release: 2019 reissue Region: Europe Label: Murder One – BMGCAT374QLP #nowspinning #motorhead #vinyl

This is a fun covers album featuring songs from the 1950s. It's a different side of the Misfits. Artist: Misfits Album: Project 1950 (2003) Release: 2021 expanded edition Region: US Label: Misfits Records — MRLP 01601 #nowspinning #misfits #vinyl

Spinning the first few records from the new Metallica box set! Artist: Metallica Album: Ministry of Sound '97 (2026) Release: ReLoad Super Deluxe Box Set (2026) Region: US Label: Blackened – BLCKND060-1 #nowspinning #metallica #vinyl #cd #boxset

A classic lineup from my favorite Miles Davis era. Artist: Miles Davis Album: Cookin' With The Miles Davis Quintet (1957) Release: 2011 mono remaster Region: US Label: Original Jazz Classics – OJC-128 #nowspinning #milesdavis #vinyl #johncoltrane #paulchambers #jazz

My brother got me some awesome Motörhead gifts, a box set and a Lemmy figure! Artist: Motörhead Album: On Parole (1979) Release: 2026 Steven Wilson Remix, CD/Blu-ray box set Region: Europe Label: Parlophone – 5021732623461 #nowspinning #motorhead #cd #remixalbum #boxset

I'm enjoying more Geoff Tate-era Queensrÿche today. This was their first full-length album. A classic. Artist: Queensrÿche Album: The Warning (1984) Release: 2026 reissue Region: US Label: Capitol Records – 00199957387453 #nowspinning #vinyl #queensryche #progressivemetal #geofftate

I really can choose any Led Zeppelin album any day and listen to it from start to finish. Artist: Led Zeppelin Album: Houses of the Holy (1973) Release: CD reissue, remastered (unspecified year) Country: US Label: Atlantic – 82639-2 #nowspinning #cd #ledzeppelin

Today is Chuck Billy's birthday. He is the lead singer of Testament, one of my favorite thrash metal bands. Artist: Testament Album: The Ritual (1992) Release: Original pressing Region: Europe Label: Atlantic – 7567-82392-1 #nowspinning #testament #vinyl

The latest from Geoff Tate, part three of Operation Mindcrime. Artist: Geoff Tate Album: Operation: Mindcrime III (2026) Release: Original pressing Region: US Label: n/a (independently released) #nowspinning #vinyl #queensryche #progressivemetal #geofftate

Today I am enjoying a Father's Day gift from my wife! It includes four shows from the same tour. Artist: Motörhead Album: No Sleep 'til Hammersmith (1981) Release: 2021 deluxe CD box set, remastered Region: Europe Label: BMG – BMGCAT476QCD #nowspinning #motorhead #cd #boxset #fathersday

Weekend theme #soundtracks Duel of Fates is my favorite Star Wars track. Artist: John Williams Album: Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1999) Release: Original CD pressing Region: US Label: Sony Classical – SK 61816 #nowspinning #starwars #cd

One of Megadeth's finest. Artist: Megadeth Album: Countdown To Extinction (1992) Release: 2026 remaster Country: US Label: Capitol Records – 199957311267 #nowspinning #megadeth #vinyl

Enjoying some Twisted Sister and hoping Dee Snider has a long and healthy retirement. Artist: Twisted Sister Album: Big Hits And Nasty Cuts - The Best Of Twisted Sister (1992) Release: CD reissue (unspecified year) Region: US Label: Atlantic – 7 82380-2 #nowspinning #twistedsister #cd

This album combines two live recordings: Irvine Meadows, California on 10-19-1991 and Electric Lady Studios, on 01-28-1992. Artist: Anthrax Album: Live: The Island Years (1994) Release: Original pressing Region: US Label: Island Records – 314 518-920-2 #nowspinning #anthrax #cd #livealbums

I have been listening to this fantastic set for the last three weeks. Artist: Bill Evans Trio Album: Haunted Heart: The Legendary Riverside Studio Recordings (2025) Release: Original box set issue Region: Worldwide Label: Craft Recordings – 00888072682108 #nowspinning #billevans #cd #boxset

I've been wanting to take my turntable to the beach one day and play this record. Artist: John Williams Album: Jaws (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1975) Release: 2015 reissue Region: US Label: Geffen Records - B0022452-01 #nowspinning #jaws #johnwilliams #vinyl

This is an original Japanese pressing of Queensrÿche's debut EP. Artist: Queensrÿche Album: Queensrÿche EP (1982) Release: Original 1983 Japanese pressing Region: Japan Label: EMI – EYS-41012 #nowspinning #vinyl #queensryche #progressivemetal

This is the Hell Awaits album from the new Slayer box set. One of Slayer's finest. Artist: Slayer Album: Hell Awaits (1985) Release: 2026 Hell Awaits 40th Anniversary Box Set Region: Europe Label: Metal Blade Records – 3984-16198-1 #nowspinning #slayer #vinyl #boxset

This is the first Stryper album to feature Perry Richardson on bass. Michael's voice seems to be immune to aging. Artist: Stryper Album: Even the Devil Believes (2020) Release: Original pressing Region: USA & Europe Label: Frontiers Music SRL – FR LP 1056 #nowspinning #stryper #vinyl

This EP includes the studio version of Skin and Bones later featured on their 2006 live album with the same name. Artist: Foo Fighters Album: Five Songs and a Cover (2005) Release: Original pressing Region: US Label: RCA – BMK 96143 #nowspinning #foofighters #cd

I really can't decide which of the early Geoff Tate-era Queensrÿche albums I like best! Artist: Queensrÿche Album: Rage for Order (1986) Release: 2026 reissue Region: US Label: Capitol Records – 72435-81069-2-3 #nowspinning #vinyl #cd #queensryche #progressivemetal

I'm so happy that two of my Megadeth grails were recently reissued. This is one of them. Artist: Megadeth Album: Youthanasia (1994) Release: 2026 remaster Country: USA & Canada Label: Capitol Records – 199957311250 #nowspinning #megadeth #vinyl

This is from the new Slayer box set. Artist: Slayer Album: Live from Bochum 1985 (2026) Release: 2026 Hell Awaits 40th Anniversary Box Set Region: Europe Label: Metal Blade Records – 3984-16198-1 #nowspinning #slayer #vinyl #boxset

This is Warrant’s grunge album, and Jani Lane’s excellent vocals really make it work! It was his last album with Warrant. Rest in peace, Jani Lane. Artist: Warrant Album: Belly to Belly (1996) Release: 2026 reissue Region: US Label: DEKO – DEKO3001-1 #nowspinning #warrant #vinyl

I really like this album, and I have several vinyl copies of it. I realized it was the only Black Sabbath album I didn’t already own on CD. Artist: Black Sabbath Album: Seventh Star (1986) Release: 2004 remaster Region: Europe Label: BMG – SMRCD076 #nowspinning #blacksabbath #tonyiommi #cd

Lost but never forgotten. Rest in peace Ronnie James Dio. Artist: Dio Album: Sacred Heart (1985) Release: 2021 remaster Region: Europe Label: UMC – 0736927 #nowspinning #dio #vinyl #ronniejamesdio

This is an updated Motley Crüe's greatest hits compilation. Artist: Mötley Crüe Album: From The Beginning (2025) Release: Original pressing Region: Worldwide Label: BMG – 964161791 #nowspinning #motleycrue #vinyl #rsd2026 #recordstoreday #compilation

Today I'm listening to some post-Danzig Misfits. Artist: Misfits Album: Famous Monsters (1999) Release: 2026 RSD reissue Region: US Label: Roadrunner Records – RCV1 186582 #nowspinning #misfits #vinyl #rsd2026 #recordstoreday

This is a remix of what was supposed to be Motörhead's debut album. Artist: Motörhead Album: On Parole (1979) Release: 2026 Steven Wilson Remix Region: Worldwide Label: Parlophone – 5021732623478 #nowspinning #motorhead #vinyl #remixalbum #rsd2026 #recordstoreday

Unskinny Bop!! The music video was constantly on MTV during my college freshmen year. Artist: Poison Album: Flesh & Blood (1990) Release: Original pressing Region: US Label: Capitol Records – C4 91813 #nowspinning #cassette #poison #originalpressing

This is the 1985 remix of Twisted Sister's debut full-length album. Artist: Twisted Sister Album: Under the Blade (Remixed) (1985) Release: 1985 remix Region: US Label: Atlantic – 81256-1-Y #nowspinning #twistedsister #vinyl #remixalbum

“You’re out of touch, I’m out of time..." Artist: Daryl Hall & John Oates Album: Big Bam Boom (1984) Release: Original pressing Region: US Label: RCA – AJL1-5336 #nowspinning #hallandoates #vinyl #1980s

I'd been hoping for a vinyl release of this album for a long time. Artist: Megadeth Album: Hidden Treasures (1995) Release: Original 2026 vinyl pressing Region: US Label: Capitol Records – 199957236546 #nowspinning #megadeth #vinyl #rsd2026 #recordstoreday

These are two W.A.S.P. albums I wish had been released on vinyl. Artist: W.A.S.P. Release: Original CD pressings Region: US Album: The Neon God: Part I (2004) Label: Sanctuary – 06076-85240-2 Album: The Neon God: Part II (2004) Label: Sanctuary – 06076-85242-2 #nowspinning #vinyl #wasp #cd

This is the new Thin Lizzy RSD live album. Artist: Thin Lizzy Album: Live In Cleveland 1976 (2024) Release: Original RSD 2026 vinyl pressing Region: Worldwide Label: Vertigo – 8801651 #nowspinning #thinlizzy #vinyl #rsd2026 #recordstoreday

Dee Snider is a great entertainer! This is a fun show. Artist: Twisted Sister Album: Live at Hammersmith (1994) Release: 2001 CD reissue Region: US Label: Spitfire Records – SPT-15078-2 #nowspinning #twistedsister #cd

This is the new Seventh Star remaster. Artist: Black Sabbath Album: Seventh Star (1986) Release: 2026 RSD remaster Region: US Label: Warner Record`s – RCV1 253371 #nowspinning #blacksabbath #vinyl #rsd #rsd2026

I am not too familiar with Triumph so I am going to correct that! Daily Theme: #MagicalMonday, featured track: "Magic Power". Artist: Triumph Album: Allied Forces (1981) Release: 1985 reissue Region: US Label: MCA Records – MCAD-5542 #nowspinning #triumph #cd #prog