Cirrus Maximus [Import]

Cirrus Maximus [Import]

Cirrus Maximus [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Felejteni
2. Silent Carnival
3. Philosophos
4. Napfeny
5. Szallj
6. Cirrus Maximus
7. Solitudo Ii
8. Sehn Sucht
9. Testek
10. Promiseland
11. Ars Poetica

Cirrus Maximus,Marcel,Under Cover Music,Dance
The 1st Chapter
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Best Prog album I've heard in awhile
  • Not a Dream Theater Knock-Off
  • Holy ####!
  • Does the words "Blown Away" even give this any justice???
  • Great sounds, great debut!
The 1st Chapter
Circus Maximus
Manufacturer: Sensory Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009ML238
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

  1. Sin
  2. Alive
  3. Glory of the Empire
  4. Biosfear
  5. Silence from Angels Above
  6. Why Am I Here
  7. Prophecy
  8. 1st Chapter
  9. Imperial Destruction

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best Prog album I've heard in awhile.......2007-04-17

I really like this CD. All of the songs are accessible, technical yet without being overly pretentious and shredding for shredding's sake (like some of the later DT, mainly Octavarium and TOT).
There are hints of DT, Symphony X, and Ayreon, but it is not derivative but surprisingly fresh.

4 out of 5 stars Not a Dream Theater Knock-Off.......2007-04-08

First of all, if you are wondering if this is some reunion or retrospective on the 60s folk-art band, Circus Maximus, the answer is no. But read on anyway.

Second, if you've read most of the other reviews, there would certainly seem to be almost nothing but good things said by people, so why add another review? Because one reviewer observes that Circus Maximus are nothing more than a dated Dream Theater knock-off, and that if you already own "Images and Words" then you will have no need for this disc. And while it is almost certainly the case that this disc would appeal to Dream Theater fans, it does in fact have more to offer than just that.

Two basic points first. Simply by coming 13 years after "Images and Words," one could say that Circus Maximus take their inspiration there, rather than that they are derivative. Amongst blues guitarists, it is no crime to sound like your forebears. The same, then, may also be said for the instrumentation and some of the sound of the disc. However, it may not be correct to cite Dream Theater as the most likely "sounds-like" band; for that, Everon seems a better choice. And lastly, the most important difference is that Circus Maximus hail from Norway, that wellspring of modern metal that has birthed everything from Mayhem and Satyricon to Dimmu Borgir. However "dreamified" their sound might be, there is still a Norwegian backdrop of sheer metal mania in it that Dream Theater has not ever boasted of. As such, this album might be too "metal" for some Dream Theater fans.

"Sin," the disc's opener at 5'53", kicks things off in grand no-nonsense style right off the bat. I don't want this review merely to be a song-by-song comparison of this and "Images and Words" but at a bare minimum, the sound here is bigger, and the riffs are very much more Nordic than Dream Theater's. Different strokes for different folks, of course, but there /is/ a difference here. In fact, until the vocals kick in, it seems unlikely that Dream Theater comparisons would occur at all. Once they do, however, the difference will again be noted as pointed out by another reviewer: the lyrics describe a murder from five points of view. Also, the song's break in particular veers into an area of greater sheer intensity than almost anything in the Dream Theateresque genre; if there is a fault to be found here, it is in the band not stretching this section out more

"Alive," at 5'38", is more recognizable from the very beginning as Dream Theater, but considerably heavier. In fact, the whole song up to the finale is a rather heady mishmash of different kinds of metal gestures, including (very amped up) 80s hair metal, and even Pantera's "Cemetery Gates" (for about 2 seconds). To the extent that originality frequently consists of different structural combinations of existing styles, the way this song makes it way through these gestures is fairly interesting. But it's at the finale, "Together we will make it through alive," that the song really jumps out of the speakers. The vocalist's high, sustained note plays against a suddenly rather jagged, Gothic riff, which somehow throws everything that went before in the song into a strange, or unsettling light.

"Glory of the Empire," at 10'27", is the second-longest song, and might seem strange subject for a metal band outside of England, except that the lyrics merely recount a warrior-type's realization that he has contributed to an unjust cause, an empire "built by the hands of slaves to fulfill the master's will". Although the song is not terribly captivating up to its bridge, it manages to get through 5'30" rather quickly. Around 6 minutes, the music becomes more lush, and a piano and vocal bit provides a welcome relief from the somewhat trudging first half. This bridge becomes properly vast, melodic, with a slightly mis-mixed piano and guitar duo before the guitar-bridge itself. The vocals return, with a decidedly more martial stomp to the music, and the piece begins to make its way to the end conventionally. If nothing else, this song does not seem to drag despite its length.

"Biosfear," at 5'22", is the album's only instrumental. Once again, it kicks off with a riff that will remind one of Dream Theater (primarily due to the guitar tone, and guitar-keyboard interplay), but this lasts only 41 seconds, before launching into a progressively slowing set of three riffs (the first a series of linear variations, the second a satisfying bunch of varying time signature licks, and then an octave growling thing). After that, it gets more complicated , including an adorable jangly keyboard section, banged out of the park by heavy swinging thing with two of the best placed power chords ever I'd venture, followed by the obligatory extended guitar showpiece. The piece ends first with the usual arpeggiated finger riffs on guitar and base, followed by full-band workout--and while one can mentally connect this back to Dream Theater, if you weren't predisposed to do so, you wouldn't. In all, a crazy little tour de force which has great relistenability, unlike many similar types of pieces.

"Silence from Angels Above," at 4'07", is the album's ballad, including falling rain (to match the lyrics) and a somewhat ill-advised keyboard wash. This certainly is not the band's strong center, and the piece is content to stay in acoustic guitar mode the whole time. Despite its comparative innocuousness and blandness, the song is again about making a decisive choice, which figured prominently in the song "Sin". Thus, there is a certain poignancy in the silence of the angels above once again, though whether or not this can spare the song from being programmed out is probably a matter of taste.

"Why am I Here," at 6'05", wastes no time dispelling the mood of the last song. And if there is one song on the album that shows why this supposedly Dream Theateresque band is not, this is it, if only because of the much more self-evident metal sensibility it exhibits, while still remaining melodic prog metal. Off-hand, I'm not sure I could ever quite imagine myself headbanging at a Dream Theater concert. If I saw this song live, I would.

"The Prophecy," at 6'44", is the album's minor epic. Whether or not it succeeds may largely depend on how well you take the quasi-acoustic and "soulful" opening 2'30". Once it gets going, it kicks around ably enough, even as the chorus falls squarely into pure pop, and the return to the chorus after the bridge seems to be almost badly spliced.

"The 1st Chapter," at 19'07", is the album's official epic. It gets things going with a martial keyboard stomp, giant theatrical chords, and full orchestral pomp for exactly 2 minutes, followed by a second 2 minutes of high energy Nordic metal and keyboards leading up to the vocals, and another tale of a young man going astray. While the structure at this point becomes a conventional verse-chorus, the chorus itself is very nicely crunchy. More Nordic metal then heralds the fall of our hero, but instead of spiraling into musical doom, it switches to grand, epic chords, as the hero realizes he is being chosen for a particular destiny. More martial crunching then, and the "keyboard no-no" another reviewer mentioned (bad patch choice). A piano-vocals section follows, as a prelude to the considerably extended sectional journey of hero's battle with darkness, ending on the expected big chord, that then lingers, and lingers as a cloudy, airy howl. Enter the calliope music (no really), pitched shifted and all to make it "creepy". The saving grace here is the still-lingering airy chord, that sonically does things to the otherwise inexplicable circus music (sure, sure, Circus Maximus).

"Imperial Destruction," at 6'30", dispels any possible kitsch from the end of the last song with one of the best riffs on the album, and then drops into another vast-sounding verse-chorus structure, including the usual keyboard and guitar break. This far into the disc, so much of their usual good thing becomes almost wearing--something that definitely is (again) reminiscent of Everon.

Supposedly, the keyboardist has left the band. I suspect this will prove to be a blessing on Circus Maximus' sophomore effort. In the first half of the disc, the keyboards are just fine, but they seem to run out of steam later on. Similarly, the basic intensity of the album is fairly unrelenting, again belying its metal roots. As a debut, one can chalk this up to over enthusiasm, and the necessity of filling 70 minutes on a disc, but all told, it is hard not to be enthralled by this disc, if not always all the way through. By no means a perfect disc, nevertheless hopefully it is clear now that calling Circus Maximum a Dream Theater knock-off is beside the point.

5 out of 5 stars Holy ####!.......2007-02-18

I've also never heard of these guys until my friend put this cd in my hand...I am completely blown away. not since Symphony X's "The Divine Wings of Tragedy" have I experienced such a fantastic album. And this is only a debut??? These guys are gona go really far in the progmetal world. You owe it to yourself to pick up this album. Can't wait for the new one, hopefully out this summer!!

5 out of 5 stars Does the words "Blown Away" even give this any justice???.......2006-07-05

WOW! Thats all I can say. I had never heard anything from Circus Maximus before, nothing. Decided to pick up this album after hearing there names come up a lot on the PAGAN'S MIND forums. I popped this disc in, and immediatly the galloping, deep, death metalish sound of Sin kicked me in the chest. I was thinking... "This isn't prog this is Death Metal!" then, the keyboards and odd time signatures kicked in. I knew the music was awesome, but I was just waiting for the vocals. Prog vocals ethier make or break a band, and then a new age Geddy Lee style sound came thrashing in. I knew from this moment this band was AWESOME! A great mix of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Pagan's Mind, and Queensryche this band is amazing.

4 out of 5 stars Great sounds, great debut!.......2006-06-19

When I put this CD into my player, I heard influences from a number of bands: Dream Theater, Symphony X, Divine Regale, etc. In fact I found myself comparing band member names from Circus Maximus and Divine Regale because the singers sound so much alike. None of the names were the same, just a lot of similarities between the two bands. It takes a lot of chops to come close to bands like these and Circus Maximus does it with ease.

The singer's voice is clean in all ranges, the guitar playing is impecable, the keyboarding is all over the place--bringing great flavor and atmosphere to each song, the drumming and bass playing are tight. What else can you say?

If this is the baseline from this band, I can't wait to see where they go from here. When their songwriting and album concepts begin taking more shape and form this band's success will be unstoppable.
Time Life Presents: Classical Thunder
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good job
  • Masterful!
  • Great CD of Classical music's power pieces!
Time Life Presents: Classical Thunder

Manufacturer: Time Life Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00081U6XC
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

  1. Introduction
  2. Ride Of The Valkyries
  3. Mars, The Bringer Of War
  4. Montagues And Capulets
  5. Sabre Dance
  6. William Tell Overture (Conclusion)
  7. In The Hall Of The Mountain King
  8. The Hut On Fowl's Legs
  9. The Great Gate At Kiev
  10. Fanfare For The Common Man
  11. Allegro Con Brio
  12. Marche Au Supplice (March To The Scaffold)
  13. Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)
  14. Circus Maximus
  15. Les Toreadors
  16. Finlandia, Op.26
  17. 1812 Overture, Op.49 (Conclusion)

Tracks:

  1. Procession Of The Nobles
  2. Rakoczy March
  3. Ritual Fire Dance
  4. The Hero's Battlefield
  5. Pines Of The Appian Way
  6. Dies Irae
  7. Allegro Con Brio
  8. Allegretto
  9. Air Et Danse Bacchanale
  10. Farandole
  11. Infernal Dance Of King Kastchei
  12. O Fortuna
  13. The Wedding Of Kije
  14. Hurricane
  15. Marche Slave, Op.31

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Good job.......2005-08-26

I remember when I was little, I had this cd, but i lost it. I bought a similiar type of one through TIme Life and decided to try the Classical Thunder one. I have like it so far.

5 out of 5 stars Masterful!.......2005-06-15

This two CD set is magnificent. I got the set in the early 1990's when it was advertised on television, along with other releases in Time Life's set. I was struck by the interpretations of the conductors. Whenever I hear these pieces now, I judge them against this recording. Amazing selection as well. There are staples of orchestra repetoire, like Beethoven symphonies, but also gems that are not heard very often, like the Rimsky-Korsakov "Procession of the Nobles." A very impressive recording.

4 out of 5 stars Great CD of Classical music's power pieces!.......2005-06-07

I got this CD when I was around 16 because I loved a lot of the music on this double CD set. As a student pursuing a Music Education major, it has been a great asset for my musically, and just great for listening to. I will drive on short trips and take this with me and blast it louder than the guy in the next car blasting rap music. I also take it skiing as it sets a great tempo down the mountain. This is a great CD for anyone that loves music.
Circus Maximus with Jerry Jeff Walker
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Catching up with the Past
  • Classic 60s
  • The Wind still blows as strong as ever
  • Buy it for "Wind", listen to it for a delicious time warp
  • almost everything but "Wind" is great
Circus Maximus with Jerry Jeff Walker
Circus Maximus
Manufacturer: Vanguard Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000EJN
Release Date: 1991-04-19

Tracks:

  1. Travelin' Around
  2. Lost Sea Shanty
  3. Oops I Can Dance
  4. You Know I've Got The Rest Of My Life To Go
  5. Bright Light Lover
  6. Chess Game
  7. People's Games
  8. Time Waits
  9. Fading Lady
  10. Short-Haired Fathers
  11. Wind

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Catching up with the Past.......2007-01-29

Growing up in Indiana during the 60's did not afford much opportunity to find music like Circus Maximus until I discovered I could listen to WBZ AM 1030 from Boston late at night. A whole new world of music opened up to me including bands like Ultimate Spinach, Strawberry Alarm Clock and Circus Maximus. I was able to purchase the original Vanguard LP and still have it safely stored but unplayed for lack of a turntable for many years.

Everyone remarks about the song "The Wind" which is certainly one of the highlights of this album. But if you take the time to listen to the other tracks you'll find some incredible music that is so emblematic of the era. Sure it sounds a little rough and edgy compared to many things we've heard since, but there is raw energy in this album.

For all the years I've had this album it was only with the CD release that highlighted the work of the previously unknown Jerry Jeff Walker that I connected the more recent work of Jerry Jeff with his roots. For a number of years I hosted a radio show and played a fair amount of JJW but never connected the young Walker with the one performing today.

But this album! You won't be sorry.

5 out of 5 stars Classic 60s.......2006-10-18

Yeah...it's evident that the gem song on the Lp (today CD) is The Wind. It is so far above all the other songs that it takes a while to appreciate the rest of the album. And Jerry Jeff Walker is no slouch...went on to carve out a nice career for himself. I found it strange that he was one of the members of this psych/pop band but I was always a JJW fan anyway. Desperados Waiting For a Train, etc. But...it's the combination of beat lyrics and existential piano/bass throb that sets The Wind apart. And you've got to put it into perspective. At that time, the music world was dominated by playlist-heavy AM radio stations and FM stations only came on from 8-12 at night. This kind of music was hard to come by and once heard, the search was on for the source. All that being said, guitar solo in The Wind is very Eight Mile High-like and just as sloppy, and the piano solo is fairly mediocre, with blatant punch-in edits all over. But put it all together and the elements combined transcend the parts. Which is, of course, what great music is all about.

5 out of 5 stars The Wind still blows as strong as ever.......2006-09-01

Years ago had had an original copy of this album and many more that wound up getting lost or stolen. Like some of you have posted I also heard this song on the best progressive radio station at the time. WNEW FM 102.7 in NYC Some of you reading this may know about NEW and it was Allison Steele "The Night Bird" who would play WIND often on the station along with other classics that are now called lost. They were not lost back then. I just placed an order for the CD tonight. Why you may ask. Because I was listening to my Sirius satellite radio on the Classic Vinyl channel and in 2 seconds I realised it was WIND. Don't confuse this Circus Maximus with some upstart band from Noway using the same name. Enjoy

4 out of 5 stars Buy it for "Wind", listen to it for a delicious time warp.......2005-08-25

As have other reviewers; I, too, made a personal quest for this album just to have in my possession that delightful jazzy number titled "Wind". However, I was fortunate enough to find it on an original Vanguard LP pressing. Later, I would also pick up this CD release. Let me state flatly that the sound of the LP is warmer, not as compressed sounding, and devoid of a few technical hiccups found on the CD. Though slightly disconcerting, these few glitches wouldn't dissuade me from recommending purchase of this disc, mainly since its now the only available method of hearing this ingratiating album.

Yes, the bulk of the songs are mostly derivative in style and substance. Those tunes written by Bob Bruno (with that one fabulous exception!) will take you back to a time when jangle and fuzz guitar and organ were all the rage. It would make for good background music at a mid-'60s retro party. The tunes of Jerry Jeff Walker are played and sung in a disarming folk/pop manner with lyrics exuding a developing heartfelt cynicism. Present-day fans of Jerry Jeff would definitely get a kick out of this!

"Wind", however, is a tune that transcends everything else to be heard here. Why it strikes a chord with so many is difficult to pin down, suffice it to say that its charms are both true and timeless...and make the album well worth the purchase.

4 out of 5 stars almost everything but "Wind" is great.......2005-07-03

Please ignore several of the other reviewers if you love real rock'n'roll (as opposed to jazzy or folky snoozers). This debut Circus Maximus album is chock full of both jangly but frenetic folk-rock and killer, fuzzed-out garage punk ("Rest of My Life to Go", "Bright Light Lover"), making it Jerry Jeff Walker's finest hour. In marked contrast, the interminable "Wind" surely ranks as one of the two worst songs.
Isolate
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Isolate
    Circus Maximus
    Manufacturer: Frontiers
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000RVQNCG
    Release Date: 2007-09-04

    Tracks:

    1. Darkened Mind
    2. Abyss
    3. Wither
    4. Sane No More
    5. Arrival Of Love
    6. Zero
    7. Mouth Of Madness
    8. From Childhood's Hour
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    Circus Maximus
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      Circus Maximus
      Unkle Ho
      Manufacturer: Elefant Traks
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000PMGP8E
      Release Date: 2007-05-21

      Tracks:

      1. Affogato
      2. Circus Maximus
      3. Bar Chutzpah
      4. Bally Broad (Ft Jane Tyrrell)
      5. Hiroshi Waltz
      6. Big Bad Rag
      7. Spaghetti Eastern
      8. Bermuda Rectangle
      9. On My Way Home (Ft Mikelangelo)
      10. Oum's Funeral
      11. Silent Song

      Album Description

      Welcome to the bewitching and enchanting fictional world of unkle ho, and his wonderful second album "circus maximus". It follows on from his lauded debut "roads to roma", acclaimed by rolling stone as "easily the best elefant traks release yet. (4 stars)". "circus maximus" is set in rollicking speakeasies and celebrated in the dank underbelly of old-time 2007. Vivacious maidens run wild with youthful rogues who connive against heartless lawmakers where rule of prohibition threatens love, life and liberation. Unkle ho transports us to another time, conducting samples, orchestrating live double bass, clarinets, harps and violin in clandestine arrangements that play out in side alleys of towns - where hip hop governs the streets. Opening his arms to ancient asia, eastern europe, the caribbean and the middle east, this inner-western sydney lad had to travel to china to tie it all together. Perhaps best known as producer and founding member for unpredictable hip hop crew the herd, unkle ho produced, mixed and designed the artwork for "circus maximus". Herd band mate, and captivating chanteuse, jane tyrrell features on "bally broad", whilst twisted bohemian troubadour mikelangelo, is a kindred gypsy spirit in "on my way home". Playful with a suggestion of something sinister: its fresh blood in music hall regalia, coming to take over the party. For fans of beirut, waiting for guinness, the herd. Tracklisting: 1. Affogato 2. Circus maximus 3. Bar chutzpah 4. Bally broad feat. Jane tyrrell 5. Hiroshi waltz 6. Big bad rag 7. Spaghetti eastern 8. Bermuda rectangle 9. On my way home feat. Mikelangelo 10. Oum's funeral 11. Silent song

      Album Details

      Welcome to the Bewitching and Enchanting Fictional World of Unkle Ho, and his Wonderful Second Album "Circus Maximus". "Circus Maximus" is Set in Rollicking Speakeasies and Celebrated in the Dank Underbelly of Old-time 2007. Vivacious Maidens Run Wild with Youthful Rogues who Connive Against Heartless Lawmakers Where Rule of Prohibition Threatens Love, Life and Liberation. Unkle Ho Transports Us to Another Time, Conducting Samples, Orchestrating Live Double Bass, Clarinets, Harps and Violin in Clandestine Arrangements that Play Out in Side Alleys of Towns - Where Hip Hop Governs the Streets. Opening his Arms to Ancient Asia, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East, this Inner-western Sydney Lad Had to Travel to China to Tie it all Together.
      Circus Maximus
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • My Favorite Momus
      • Early perversions from the master
      Circus Maximus
      Momus
      Manufacturer: El Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000080M0
      Release Date: 1989-08-31

      Tracks:

      1. Lucky Like St. Sebastian
      2. Lesson of Sodom (According to Lot)
      3. John the Baptist Jones
      4. King Solomon's Song and Mine
      5. Little Lord Obedience
      6. Day the Circus Came to Town
      7. Rape of Lucretia
      8. Paper Wraps Rock
      9. Rules of the Game of Quoits
      10. Nicky
      11. Don't Leave
      12. See a Friend in Tears

      Album Description

      Reissue of Nicholas Currie's (a.k.a. Momus) 1986 debut, first released on Cherry Red, with all three tracks from the critically acclaimed 'Nicky' EP that also came out that year. At least one reviewer described Momus as 'some sort of unholy alliance of Donovan and Morrissey'. 12 trackstotal.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Momus.......2005-06-12

      I have nearly every Momus CD to date and this is the standout favorite in my book. Smart and creative. If you are interested in Momus this one is a safe bet.

      5 out of 5 stars Early perversions from the master.......2000-09-18

      This album is not for everybody- if you don't want your music to provoke thought steer clear. The first song, for example, manages to bring together St. Sebastian, the Romans, Dante Alighieri and his lover Beatrice, the death of Lincoln, and e.e. cummings' poem "Buffalo Bill's Defunct" to bizarre dark comic effect. This is mostly acoustic, but unlike later albums the music here (to me) takes a back seat to the lyrics, twisted both conceptually and lyrically- in one song he sings of "the dock of the baby, the resort where strangers liaise, the port in every girl where the sailor obeys..." This is classic stuff from one of the most brilliantly provocative minds of the last few decades.
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        The Circus Maximus

        Manufacturer: iron glory
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0007M60RS

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          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000FTK8YE
          Release Date: 2005-11-29
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            Mercenary, Epica, Freak Kitchen, Thunderstone, Vision Divine, Savage Circus, Zero Hour, Circle II Circle, Circus Maximus Evergrey
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000PRWU60

            Product Description

            2006 release CD from the best metal festival in the U.S., with 2 live tracks each from Evergrey, Mercenary, Epica, Freak Kitchen, Thunderstone, Vision Divine, Savage Circus, Pyramaze, Zero Hour, Circle II Circle, Circus Maximus, Theocracy.
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              Circus Maximus
              Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000BRI8BU
              Release Date: 2001-03-14

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