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From Leviticus to The Kingdom: The Continuing Journey of Björn Stigsson
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THE LEGACY OF BJÖRN STIGSSON CONTINUES: XT RETURNS & A LOST CHAPTER OF SWEDISH CHRISTIAN METAL IS FINALLY REVEALED Few musicians have left a mark on Christian metal quite like Björn Stigsson. As the guitarist, songwriter, and driving force behind Swedish metal pioneers Leviticus, Stigsson helped establish the foundation of European Christian metal during the 1980s. Through landmark albums such as The Strongest Power, Setting Fire To The Earth, and Knights Of Heaven, Leviticus became one of the most influential Christian metal bands outside North America and inspired generations of musicians who followed. Yet one of the most important...
APOSTLE – 2 CLASSIC ALBUMS. 4 DEFINITIVE RELEASES. Pre-Orders Launch Thursday @ 7PM CST
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APOSTLE – 2 CLASSIC ALBUMS. 4 DEFINITIVE RELEASES. PRE-ORDERS OPEN THURSDAY @ 7PM CST This one has been a long time coming. On Thursday, April 23 at 7PM CST, pre-orders go live exclusively at:👉 http://boonesoverstock.com For the first time ever, Apostle’s Hymns (1988) and Metal For the Master (1989) are being fully restored and released across CD and vinyl—done the right way, with the care and detail these albums have always deserved. Important:These products will NOT appear on the website until the exact moment pre-orders launch. Be ready. APOSTLE – THE SOUND THAT NEVER GOT ITS FULL MOMENT...UNTIL NOW! If...
Swedish Prog Metal Masterpieces Return: Veni Domine CD & Vinyl Pre-Orders Launch April 16
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Product will not be visible on the store until the pre-order launch of 4/16/2026, 7pm CST Veni Domine is back in a big way. Two of the band’s most respected and thought-provoking releases—Spiritual Wasteland and The Album of Labour—are being brought back to life on limited CD and vinyl editions, fully remastered and presented as part of the Metal Icon Series. If you’re into progressive metal with depth, atmosphere, and purpose, this is essential listening. Think along the lines of Queensrÿche, Candlemass, Savatage, and the more introspective side of heavy music—albums that reward time, attention, and repeated spins. Pre-orders launch...
Death Metal Royalty Returns: Six Feet Under & Torture Killer Vinyl + CD Pre-Orders Launch March 19
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Death Metal Royalty Returns: Six Feet Under & Torture Killer Vinyl + CD Pre-Orders Launch March 19 Death Metal Royalty Returns: Six Feet Under & Torture Killer Vinyl + CD Pre-Orders Launch March 19 The swamp of death metal rises again. Brutal Planet Records is unleashing four crushing releases connected by one legendary voice—Chris Barnes of Six Feet Under and former Cannibal Corpse frontman. This wave of releases includes two Six Feet Under cult classics and the infamous Torture Killer collaboration album Swarm!—the record where Barnes joined the band behind the microphone. Together, these titles celebrate some of the heaviest,...
Atomic Opera Returns! Four Limited Collector Editions Launch March 12
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🚨 Pre-Orders Launch Thursday, March 12 at 7PM CST 🚨 Available exclusively at Boone’s Overstock, the official store of Retroactive Records. The listings will not be visible until the launch time, so be ready! 👉 http://boonesoverstock.com Atomic Opera Returns! Four Limited Collector Editions Launch March 12 Two CDs + Two Vinyl Reissues from the Legendary Houston Groove Rockers Fans of King’s X, Galactic Cowboys, and the rich Houston groove-rock sound are about to get something very special. Retroactive Records is bringing Atomic Opera back in a big way with four collector editions — two CDs and two vinyl releases —...