Hammerheart Records have announced the 35th anniversary of Trouble‘s self-titled debut album from 1990. The anniversary edition comes with a special bonus CD Live In Dallas Texas. The album will be out on 12th December 2025 via Hammerheart Records.
Trouble’s 1990 self-titled release is arguably their most mature, boasting a fleshed out sound with unparalleled songwriting, a great production, and the time-crafted vocals of Eric Wagner which had improved majorly in the years since their previous efforts. All of this culminates in the most “complete” album Trouble ever created. From the mid-paced chug of a killer opener in ‘At the End of My Daze’ to the last notes of ‘All Is Forgiven’, there is no filler resembling a weak link. The riffs here are some of the best ever written, by Trouble or anyone else; every song has a manically awesome main riff that demands a display of headbanging. Riffs are undoubtedly the point of focus here; they make the songs, and they’re a timeless variety of great. Also, the interplay between guitarists Bruce Franklin and Rick Wartell is some of the best lead work you will ever hear.
Track-list:
CD 1 Trouble 1. At the End of My Daze 2. The Wolf 3. Psychotic Reaction 4. A Sinner’s Fame 5. The Misery Shows (Act II) 6. R.I.P. 7. Black Shapes of Doom 8. Heaven on My Mind 9. E.n.d. 10. All is Forgiven
CD 2 Live in Dallas Texas 1. R.I.P. 2. Black Shapes of Doom 3. Psalm 9 4. The Wolf 5. At the End of My Daze 6. Assassin 7. The Misery Shows (Act II) 8. Psychotic Reaction 9. Bastards Will Pay 10. The Tempter 11. All is Forgiven
Run to the Light, originally released by Metal Blade Records on July 15, 1987, is the third studio album by doom metal legends TROUBLE. Metal Blade Records will proudly reissue the quintessential classic this Friday on CD, vinyl and digitally. The CD and digital release will feature three previously unreleased demos – “The Misery Shows,” “Thinking of the Past and “Run to the Light,” along with a cover of the Beatles classic “Come Together,” previously available on the “Best of Metal Blade Vol.2” (1987). All versions are available at: metalblade.com/trouble
Guitarist Bruce Franklin had this to say about the re-release; “Run to the Light was long overdue for a re-release. So, since it took 35 years, we thought remastering and some bonus tracks were in order. The first bonus track is a cover version of The Beatles ‘Come Together,” which was recorded during the Run to the Light album sessions. It previously was only available on a Best of Metal Blade compilation. The other bonus tracks are from a 1986 demo of 3 songs that would end up being prominent titles on the actual Run to the Light album, recorded in 1987. Throw in a bunch of not-seen-before tour pictures from the 1987 tour with King Diamond and you have a new repackaging of Run to the Light with plenty of extras for Trouble fans.“
CD / Digital Tracklisting: 01. The Misery Shows 02. Thinking of the Past 03. On Borrowed Time 04. Run to the Light 05. Peace of Mind 06. Born in a Prison 07. Tuesday’s Child 08. The Beginning 09. Come Together 10. The Misery Shows (Demo) 11. Thinking of the Past (Demo) 12. Run to the Light (Demo)
LP Tracklisting: SIDE A 01. The Misery Shows 02. Thinking of the Past 03. On Borrowed Time 04. Run to the Light SIDE B 05. Peace of Mind 06. Born in a Prison 07. Tuesday’s Child 08. The Beginning
About the band: Trouble is an American metal band noted as one of the pioneers of their genre. The band created a distinct style taking influences from the British heavy metal bands Black Sabbath and Judas Priest, and psychedelic rock of the 1970s. A critically acclaimed group, their first two albums, Psalm 9 and The Skull (on Metal Blade) are cited as landmarks of doom metal. To date, Trouble has released nine studio albums including their latest release, “The Distortion Field” (July 2013 on FRW Music) featuring new singer Kyle Thomas. “The Distortion Field” was listed in CMJ’s Top 50 Rock Albums of the Year and came in at #125 on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums Chart, and #25 on the Top New Artist Albums Chart (Heatseekers).
Leigh Rush Olson, wife and manager of original TROUBLE and THE SKULL drummer, Jeff “Oly” Olson, has issued the following:
“I’ve done PR for both Trouble and The Skull, but now I don’t know what to say. My heart is heavy. This is my favorite photo of the guys. Happy times. Memory eternal, Eric. I love you. Rock in peace my brother. – Leigh Rush Olson, wife and manager of orginal Trouble and The Skull drummer, Jeff “Oly” Olson.”
Jeff “Oly” Olson say’s on his Facebook page about Eric Wagner’s passing…
“I love you Eric. Ups and downs were normal, but we always loved each other. RIP.”
Italian speed rockers KANI, formed in 2007, are set to release their new, third album, entitled “Trouble” on October 25th, via Volcano Records.
“Trouble” tracklist:
1. Freestyle
2. Rotten man
3. Crazy boat
4. Running love
5. Vagina pectoris
6. Just For Fun
7. Die fast
8. Salary day
9. Trouble I (now)
10. Trouble II (here)
11. Trouble III (it’s not)
Running Time: 33’34”
February 28th, Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES shared the stage with Jake E. Lee’s RED DRAGON CARTEL at Whisky A Go-Go. Now the band has posted online the first video footage for “Trouble” from the show, watch it below:
Please, see below also some selected photos from the show. All the photos by Al Valdez.
Just recently ANGELES released their new video for the song “Pain”, taken from the band’s new album “Time of Truth”(released on October 16th, via Bongo Boy Records). Watch the video here:
As previously announced, ANGELES emerged to Dark Star Records/Sony, promoting “Time of Truth” worldwide through the label.
“Time of Truth” album is featured by the band’s new lead singer Daniel Ferreira. Get “Time of Truth” Physical CD’s at this location, available also on all digital downloads.
“Time of Truth” Tracklisting:
1. Pain – Lytle/ LeBoeuf / Ferreira
2. Not Here to Play – Lytle / Lewis
3. Hollywood – Lytle / Thrill
4. Trouble – Lytle / Lewis
5. Goodbye – Lytle / LeBoeuf
6. We’re No Angels – Lytle / Raudman
7. Are You Ready For Your Sins – Lytle / Ferreira
8. Lonely Road – Lytle / Thrill
9. Band Plays On – Lytle / Lewis
10. Shiver Me Timbers – Lytle /Raudman
11. God, Country and King – Lytle / Lewis
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In October 2018 ANGELES released the video for the first single “God, Country and King”, watch it here:
ANGELES line-up:
Demon Dale aka Dale Lytle – Guitar
Daniel Ferreira -Vocals
Rob Saranpa – Bass Guitar
Danny Basulto – Drums
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About ANGELES:
Dale Lytle and Dave Raudman united the musicians that would form the band known as Angeles. Their first Hollywood gig was at the Troubadour where they were setting attendance records playing the midnight slot on Sunday nights. They also played at The Whiskey and The Roxy on the Sunset strip in Hollywood California they became one of L.A.’s largest Indie bands of the 80’s. They performed at Devonshire Downs outdoor stadium to over 6,000 people twice and also played In-A-Godda_Da-Vida with Ron Bushy from Iron Butterfly. In 1984, Angeles performed at the Reseda Country Club, appearing with Bon Jovi. They have also shared a stage with Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ratt, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, and Ronnie James Dio, Jefferson Starship, Robbie Krieger of the Doors, Jack Russell’s “Great White”, The Tubes, Foghat, Y&T, Michael Schenker,and Dokken just to name a few of the legends of Rock N Roll., . Signed to Mystic records, Angeles recorded their debut album “We’re No Angels”. In 1984. They were featured in the1985 September issue of Hit Parader magazine. . A number of Angeles’ songs, including “Nasty Girls”, “You Want Me To Love You”, and “Can’t Find the Words” has been played on nationwide radio stations. In 1999, their album “No Limits” was featured on 95.5 KLOS Local Licks Sunday night program. Angeles was honored to not only be featured on the program four times, but they were also the only band to ever have six songs played on a Double Local Licks feature in a single program. During one week in 1999, “Can’t Find the Words” was played 527 times. The song continued to play nationwide on radio stations. Angeles has recorded 10 cd’s to date with “Time of Truth’ being released in October, 2018 on Bongo Boy Records.
Finnish chart-toppers, VON HERTZEN BROTHERS have released a lyric video for ‘Trouble’ – a track from their forthcoming studio album, ‘NEW DAY RISING’, out March 23rd on Spinefarm Records.
Mixed by Juno Award winner Randy Staub (Metallica, Alice In Chains), ‘Trouble’ blends the key elements of VHB’s music: atmosphere, intelligence, epic feel, progressive leanings and serious riffs. It’s one of the heaviest tracks recorded by the band, and the accompanying lyric video uses the imagery of the album art to create a truly arresting piece of work…
Check it out here:
“On the cover of the forthcoming album, there are birds of prey trying to break the chains they carry in their claws,” says vocalist / guitarist Mikko Von Hertzen. “This song is about the chains. The heaviness we carry. The constant struggle we face. It’s a song about the enemy we all have inside of us. The one who sometimes hides in the background but never surrenders. The one who is always keen on finding an opportunity to bring us down.”
ON TOUR
Apr 23 London, The Dome
Apr 24 Nottingham, The Rescue Rooms
Apr 25 Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms
Pre-orders for ‘New Day Rising’ (the album) are now live, with ‘New Day Rising’ (the lead single / video) available for instant download upon album pre-order via iTunes http://po.st/01g9JV
“Fifteen years in the making, and New Day Rising, the latest Von Hertzen Brothers album might just be about to make them – in the eyes of an entirely new audience – something of an overnight success. This is the work of a band at full creative tilt and in the ascendant.”
– Classic Rock Magazine
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