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GLACIERs/t MLP 40th Anniversary ORANGE
Brand new and unplayed
Imported from Germany's HIGH ROLLER RECORDS
--High Roller Records, 40th anniversary edition, transparent orange crush vinyl, ltd 400, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, 4 page insert, poster, A5 cardTransfer, audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in January 2025.
Michael Podrybeau - vocalsSam Easley - guitarsPatrick Goebel - guitarsTimm Proctor - bassLoren Bates - drums
01 When Heaven's at Hand02 Vendetta03 Ready for Battle04 Devil in Disguise05 Speak No Evil
Five songs and three different singers (Michael Podyrbau, Keith Flax and Rex McNew). When Glacier’s mini-album was originally released in 1985 on the French label Axe Killer Records, it was mostly overlooked by the record buying public. However, over the coming decades new generations of fans re-discovered this forgotten gem and cherished it for what it is: a fantastic example of traditional US metal. Glacier was originally formed in 1979 in Oregon as a cover band. “I was in a band called Harlot from Salem, Oregon, at the time, and my girlfriend told me about Glacier needing a singer,” explains vocalist Mike Podyrbau. “She put me in touch with Pat (Goebel, drums), and I went up to Portland to audition. I sang one Judas Priest song and an Iron Maiden song and they welcomed me to the band.” At that point in time Glacier’s career started to take off, as a demo tape called »Ready For Battle« was about to be recorded. “We had actually recorded the song ‘Live For The Whip’ first at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon,” remembers Podyrbau. “A friend of Scott Prinzing's (original bass player/singer of Glacier) was going through the recording program and that's how we received the recording opportunity. We recorded ‘Live For The Whip’ there, and ended up going to Northstar Recording studio to record the three remaining songs: ‘Ready For Battle’, ‘Devil In Disguise’, and ‘Speak No Evil’. I'm not sure why we didn't professionally record ‘Live For The Whip’, but it is definitely a solid song.” According to the vocalist, various record companies were approached with said demo: “Yes absolutely. We shopped around for quite a few labels; we were also approached by PAR Records, but the guys went with Axe Killer instead. At that point, Glacier faced a big problem: the labels wouldn't do a three-song EP, and I had already left the band for a professional jet skiing career. I had performed all of the other songs, ‘Confession’, ‘Vendetta’ and ‘When Heavens At Hand’ live, but the guys wanted to go a different route. Glacier ended up hiring Rex McNew to record ‘Vendetta’ and Keith Flax to record ‘When Heavens At Hand.’” In 2017, the band appeared at the legendary Keep It True festival under the name of Devil In Disguise. A while later, the name was changed back to Glacier. In 2020, a new studio album called »The Passing Of Time« was issued. Glacier are currently working on brand new material.MATTHIAS MADER
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The 1985 self-titled EP by Glacier is one of the most revered and essential underground artifacts of the mid-1980s American metal scene, often held up as a defining example of early US Power Metal (USPM). Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the band delivered a fierce, melodic, and epic sound that perfectly bridged the galloping rhythm section of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) with the dramatic vocal prowess and conceptual themes characteristic of American metal. Tracks like "Vendetta" and "Ready for Battle" feature piercing shrieks, memorable hooks, and intricate dual-guitar harmonies that are highly technical yet undeniably anthemic, cementing their status as a cult legend of the decade.
Despite the strength and high caliber of the material, which featured three different vocalists across its five tracks, the band never achieved the widespread success of their peers, dissolving shortly after the release. However, this EP is widely celebrated for its darker, more menacing tone compared to some traditional metal, blending power, speed, and melodic complexity seamlessly. The music is characterized by its crushing riffs, operatic drama, and a pervasive sense of majesty that has inspired modern metal acts and ensured its long-standing place as a must-hear release for aficionados of classic metal who value obscure gems and traditional spirit.
The legacy of Glacier lies entirely within this single, perfect release, which captures the raw, unwavering energy and true metal dedication of the US scene before it fractured into subgenres like speed and thrash. Though the production is clearly rooted in the mid-'80s, it manages to convey the band's vibrant excellence and epic ambitions. It is the absolute embodiment of the phrase "should have been huge," with its tight musicianship and battle-ready cries of heavy metal, making it a powerful testament to the forgotten heroes of American Power Metal.
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Glacier S/T LP Vinyl Power Metal Heavy Metal Omen Manowar Riot Warlord Exciter For Sale

Glacier S/T LP Vinyl Power Metal Heavy Metal Omen Manowar Riot Warlord Exciter: $34.99

Glacier S/T LP Vinyl Power Metal Heavy Metal Omen Manowar Riot Warlord Exciter:
$34.99