Description: Brand new and sealed. The photo used is the stock photo for this version of the record. Gold vinyl. High Roller Records, reissue 2020, golden vinyl, ltd 400, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, 2 posters, lyric sheet printed on uncoated paper, 8 page photo booklet, Original transfer by Marcus Mossmann at PHONOGRAPHIC ARTIFACTS in March 2017. Mastering and audio cleaning by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in March 2017 / January 2020. Cutting by SST Germany on Neumann machines for optimal quality on all levels... The ultimate audiophile edition of this eternal NWOBHM classic! After Midlands-based NWOBHM legends Cloven Hoof had issued their privately pressed debut EP »The Opening Ritual« in 1982, they came close to inking a major deal. The future could have been much different. “So near yet so far!”, comments Lee Payne, founding member and bassist of Cloven Hoof, today. “For sure that was real low point, there was a huge buzz around Cloven Hoof, we had the deal in the bag and fame and fortune was beckoning. I was convinced that this was the momentum that would carry us through to a real breakthrough deal to put us alongside the metal juggernauts of that time. Ex-Judas Priest manager David Hemmings approached us and wanted to manage us through this exciting period. Dave managed to set us up with a life changing record deal with CBS Records but during negotiations he tragically died.” In the end the proposed CBS deal fell through and Neat Records stepped in to release Cloven Hoof’s self-titled debut album in 1984. It is surely not the first time Cloven Hoof’s legendary first album is being re-issued on vinyl. But the careful re-mastering by Patrick W. Engel and some astonishing extras will make it the ultimate edition of this eternal NWOBHM classic. Lee Payne has for the first granted full access to the original photo session for the record. “There will be lots of never seen before pictures included with the release, taken by David Peters at our original photo shoot at Brierley Hill Town Hall, deep in the heart of the West Midlands,” explains Payne in more detail. “As I recall, we had a lot of fun playing along to the tracks live as he shot away. The music inspired us, so David thought it best to snap while we rocked out. Crazy days.” Cloven Hoof is a British heavy metal band that formed in Wolverhampton, England, in 1979. They are one of the key bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement. Known for their distinctive blend of traditional heavy metal with theatrical elements, Cloven Hoof's music is characterized by powerful vocals, intricate guitar work, and epic, often fantasy-themed lyrics. The band is noted for its use of stage personas, each member adopting a character based on the four elements: air, earth, fire, and water. Notable Work and ImpactCloven Hoof released their self-titled debut album, "Cloven Hoof," in 1984, which quickly became a classic in the NWOBHM genre. The album features a combination of fast-paced metal anthems and slower, more epic tracks. Key songs from the album include: "Cloven Hoof" - The title track, known for its catchy riffs and memorable chorus."Nightstalker" - A powerful and atmospheric track with dark, brooding lyrics."Return of the Passover" - An epic song that showcases the band's ability to blend storytelling with intricate musical compositions."The Gates of Gehenna" - A fan favorite, known for its dramatic and powerful arrangement.In 1988, the band released "Dominator," followed by "A Sultan's Ransom" in 1989, both of which helped solidify their status in the metal community. Despite various lineup changes and periods of inactivity, Cloven Hoof has continued to release music and perform live, maintaining a dedicated following among metal enthusiasts. 50 Similar ArtistsIron MaidenSaxonDiamond HeadTygers of Pan TangAngel WitchRavenBlitzkriegHolocaustJaguarTankWitchfyndePraying MantisDemonSamsonFistQuartzTokyo BladeGrim ReaperSavageHeavy Pettin'BattleaxeVardisWhite SpiritPagan AltarBitches SinSatanAvengerSweet SavageVenomTrespassLegendMoreDark StarStampedeChateauxMythraVirtueGaskinPersian RiskSalemJaguarSpartan WarriorBlack RoseSoldierWitchfinder GeneralSaracenBattleaxeAtomkraftJameson RaidManilla Road
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Artist: Cloven Hoof, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Saxon, aragorn, diamond head, jaguar, motorhead, raven, wolf
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: high roller records
Release Title: cloven hoof
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Color: Gold
Material: Vinyl
Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
Edition: Anniversary Edition, Anthology, Collector's Edition, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition
Type: LP
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Format: Record
Release Year: 2021
Sleeve Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Era: 1980s
Style: 1980s, Black/Gothic Metal, British Metal/NWOBHM, Death Metal, Doom/Sludge Metal, Folk Metal, Funk Metal, Glam/Hair Metal, Gothic Metal, Heavy Metal, Industrial Metal, Metal-Compilations, Metalcore, New Metal, Nu Metal, Pop Metal, Power/Progressive Metal, Progressive Metal, Punk Metal, Rap Metal, Speed & Trash Metal, Stoner Metal, Symphonic Metal, True Metal
Record Size: 12"
Features: Colored Vinyl, Import
Genre: Metal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
