Black Diamond, by BLACK DIAMOND

Black Diamond

by BLACK DIAMOND

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paul rote Excellent seventies metal (1982) for fans of Mistreater , Black Death , white boy and the average rat band .
I’m pretty sure I had this on vinyl but it getting hard to remember. At least music ages better than I do . Favorite track: You.

nuadha Fantastic songs by a hidden gem of a band! So glad this got rereleased!
Favorite track: Last Dream.

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1.	You 02:16	buy track
2.	Now and Forever 02:58	buy track
3.	Power Ride 02:03	buy track
4.	Earthshaker 02:30	buy track
5.	Distant Eyes 04:20	buy track
6.	Mezmerizor 03:38	buy track
7.	Metal to Metal 03:55	buy track
8.	Metal Warriors 02:35	buy track
9.	Witch Craft 03:04	buy track
10.	Last Dream 03:25	buy track
11.	Power Ride [2018] 02:17	buy track
12.	Hang it All on Me [2018] 04:12	buy track
13.	One Step [2018] 03:50	buy track
14.	Warlord [2018] 02:33	buy track
15.	It Happens Sometimes [2018] 02:44	buy track
16.	Not Me [2018] 02:50	buy track
17.	Get Out of My Way [2018] 03:16	buy track

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SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS is proud to announce a special reissue of the mythic self-titled album by New York’s BLACK DIAMOND, set to be released on CD and vinyl LP formats.

Formed in the summer of 1976 in Long Island by youngblood guitarist Bobby Huber and drummer Patrick Hull, BLACK DIAMOND perfectly encapsulates the wild energy of the era, as heavy rock of the 1970s shifted into full-blown heavy metal fury.

Born out of pure enthusiasm and a desire to combine driving metal guitar riffs with great melodies, the young group set to work and dived into the thriving live scene around Long Island, quickly refining their songwriting.

Strongly inspired by the metal alchemy that JUDAS PRIEST had achieved, the band recorded and released their first-and-only record as a independent album in 1982, before the tides of time pulled the group apart.

That record, ‘Black Diamond’ remains as a testament to the quality that the band achieved over its relatively short life. Brimming with raw passion, Huber’s soaring and earnest vocals trade off against ripping leads, fast-rocking riffs, and a propulsive drum and rhythm performance. Tracks like ‘Power Ride’ and ‘Metal to Metal’ leave the listener in no doubt as to the band’s hunger and youthful charm.

Sure to appeal to fans of classic bands that pioneered the drive from rock to heavy metal, like BUDGIE, JUDAS PRIEST and WINTERHAWK, the record remains a special artifact from this unique period of US heavy metal history. The group achieved a unique sound of their own that late 70s and early 80s fanatics will quickly appreciate, with the record being packed with blazing highlights and flair.

Also completely unique to this new reissue, the CD version of ‘Black Diamond’ will feature a very special set of brand new tracks which were recorded by guitarist Bobby Huber in 2018. These tracks have never been released until now.

Additionally, the CD and LP reissues are set to feature a revamped version of ‘Power Ride’, a highlight from the record, as the old LP featured a damaged channel. Now at last, this exceptional album can be enjoyed exactly how it was meant to be heard.

Lovingly repackaged and handled with the respect that an album like this deserves, this reissue of BLACK DIAMOND’s self-titled record demands the attention of any fans of this legendary period in US heavy metal history.

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released April 24, 2023

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Shadow Kingdom has released a massive amount of quality music, showcasing a wide variety of Metal music, from both new and legendary bands from the glorious past. Today we focus on strong Traditional Heavy Metal Bands with a Rock & Roll influence as well as maintaining a vast US based mail order distribution that has thousands of interesting Heavy Metal and Rock from today as well as the past. ... more

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