SORTILEGE - LARMES DE HEROS Vinyl LP

When French heavy metal band Sortilege formed in 1981, they followed in the footsteps of their fellow countrymen Trust. Musically, however, the group from the Paris suburbs forged a style all their own: pure heavy metal, largely untouched by the punk, blues, or progressive rock influences common among many French bands of the era. After changing their name from Blood Wave to Sortilege, the classic lineup-Christian Augustin "Zouille" (vocals), Daniel Lapp (bass), Jean-Philippe "Bob Snake" Dumont (drums), Didier Demajean (guitar), and Stephane Dumont (guitar)-recorded their self-titled debut EP for the Dutch label Rave-On Records in 1983. The release was met with enthusiastic praise from both fans and critics, leading to high-profile support slots with Samson and Def Leppard. Their debut full-length album, Metamorphose, followed in 1984. Two years later, the band recorded it's successor, Larmes de Heros (Hero's Tears). Widely regarded as Sortilege's finest album, Larmes de Heros showcased a more mature and sophisticated sound. Today, the album remains a landmark release and a defining statement of French heavy metal in the mid-1980s.

Track List:

1.1 La Hargne Des Tordus
1.2 Chasse Le Dragon
1.3 Le Demier Des Travaux D'hercule
1.4 Quand Un Aveugle Reve
1.5 Mourir Pour Une Princesse
1.6 La Montagne Qui Saigne
1.7 Marchand D'hommes
1.8 Messager
1.9 La Huitieme Couleur de L'arc-En-Ciel

Label: High Roller Records