American hard / progressive / pomp-rock band from Seattle, Washington, USA, active in the late 1980s. Changed their name to ‘Force 10’ for their second album in the face of antipathy from the US market to their name.

To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of one LOUDNESS‘ most iconic albums, Nippon Columbia released this awesome “Hurricane Eyes [３０ｔｈ ＡＮＮＩＶＥＲＳＡＲＹ Ｌｉｍｉｔｅｄ  Ｅｄｉｔｉｏｎ Premium Box 5-CD]“, a true collector’s piece.

Yes, you need all these wonderful Mobile Fidelity numbered Hybrid SACD reissues of VAN HALEN‘s classic albums. Here’s the mighty “Van Halen II“, and everything sounds like you’re into the studio during the sessions.

As requested by many, here’s another terrific Japanese “Alive The Live” series CD release (disc manufactured in Taiwan by King Records). This is little pearl: “VAN HALEN – Manchester Apollo １９７８“, capturing this incredible band in their first world tour, supporting Black Sabbath in the UK leg.