PERSIAN RISK Rise Up 2x LP PRE-MOTORHEAD NWOBHM aragorn iron maiden Wolf jaguar

Description: Brand new, sealed record!!! Imported from GERMANY's HIGH ROLLER RECORDS PERSIAN RISKRise Up DOUBLE LP ON SPLATTER VINYL High Roller Records, sea blue/ white splatter vinyl, ltd 200, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover w/ 5mm spine, booklet, double-sided poster, A5 card, Original transfers by Patrick W. Engel and Thorsten Thormann in February 2023. Audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in March 2023. 01 Hold the Line 02 Jane 03 Rise Up 04 Brave New World 05 Don't Turn Around 06 Sky's Falling Down 07 Break Free 08 Dark Tower 09 Rip it Up 10 Women in Rock 11 Calling for You (single) 12 Chase the Dragon (single) 13 50.000 Stallions (compilation) 14 Riding High (single) 15 Hurt You (single) 16 Too Different (single) 17 Sky's Falling Down (single) 18 Dark Tower (single) Carl Sentance – VocalsPhil Vokins – Guitar (tracks 1–10)Nick Hughes – BassSteve Hopgood – DrumsGraham Bath – Guitar (tracks 1–10 / 16–18)Alex Lohfink – Guitar (tracks 11–12)PHIL CAMPBELL – Guitar (tracks 13–15)RAZZ – Drums (tracks 13–15) 01 Hold the Line02 Jane03 Rise Up04 Brave New World05 Don't Turn Around 06 Sky's Falling Down07 Break Free08 Dark Tower09 Rip it Up10 Women in Rock 11 Calling for You (single)12 Chase the Dragon (single)13 50.000 Stallions (compilation)14 Riding High (single) 15 Hurt You (single)16 Too Different (single)17 Sky's Falling Down (single)18 Dark Tower (single) AVAILABLE Original transfers by Patrick W. Engel and Thorsten Thormann in February 2023.Audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in March 2023. Finally released in 1986, although recorded a year or so earlier, Rise Up is the sole LP by Welsh band Persian Risk. Formed around 1979/80, Persian Risk have perhaps become best known for being the band in which Jon Deverill and Phil Campbell cut their teeth, but this shouldn’t overshadow their reputation as a great live band who recorded some of the best melodic metal tracks of the NWOBHM. By the time bassist Nick Hughes, vocalist Carl Sentance, guitarists Phil Vokins and Graham Bath, and drummer Steve Hopgood came to record Rise Up the band already had three singles to their name. Two highly collectable 7” 45s – ‘Calling To You’ and ‘Ridin’ High’ – had been put to tape by previous line-ups from which only founder member Hughes and Sentance now remained. Then, with Bath and Hopgood replacing Phil Campbell and original drummer Razz, the four-piece line-up was responsible for 1984’s ‘Too Different’ 12” single. With Vokins added to the band they recorded Rise Up, but by the time the LP was released the band had already hit the buffers. Featuring the ten cuts from the original LP, this new version of Rise Up also adds all the tracks from the band’s three singles as well as ’50,000 Stallions’, previously only available on the Neat Records’ 60 Minutes Plus Metal Compilation cassette. John Tucker May 2023 This great NWOBHM band offers an excellent power-rock/melodic metal album in “Rise Up.” Persian Risk are typical of the NWOBHM movement, in that while they may have slogged it out for a number of years, they have little in the way of albums on offer. However, if you’re anything like me, you may feel that “Rise Up” more than makes up for the lack of other releases. An array of powerful numbers seize the middle ground between 70’s British Pop-Rock, Classic NWOBHM, and mid/late 80’s US Hard Rock. A strong concoction in my books. Track one opens the can up with a boom. Strong melodic power coming through in an instant hard rock classic. Track two, the power ballad “Jane” ventures into pop-rock territory, with a relaxed slow verse riff, and slow-thumping bass effort rumbling along under strong lead vocals. The chorus is kinda weak, compared to the well layered melodic verses, somewhat of a let-down. Nevertheless, the subject matter “too young for love”, and clean guitar make it a worthy track. Track three, the title-track, and our next offering, gets more into hard to hard-rock territory. At times sounding like Halford, over some thundering, crunchy guitar riffs. Really a favourite, this one is intense, and as decent a metal anthem is many other NWOBHM classics. Play this one at high-volume when looking for some heavy-metal inspiration. The guitar leads beginning around the 2 minute mark are of a high calibre, and the thumping drums underneath soaring vocals that follow are once more reminiscent of Priest. This one is the true anthem of the album and should be well-liked up by priest fans. Great stuff!!!!The next couple of tracks may not stand out as much as one or three, but have a lot to offer. A lot more leaning towards US hard rock of the period after NWOBHMs peak of popularity, most tracks retain a good amount of melodic British rock typical of the NWOBHM period (1979-1984). Track four, “Brave New World” slams the listener with some heavy Priest-sounding riffs, and some decent hi-production values. Track five starts us off with crunching and quick guitar, erupting into power-rock vocals offering a decent showcase of our lead vocalist. In fact, this singer is excellent, and dare i say rarely a NWOBHM vocalist makes such an impact. Well, perhaps Diamond Head, and Grim Reaper spring to mind. “Dark Tower” is another excellent “metal” track. Listing to the track now, in a public library, i can barely contain myself from singing along to my headphones, but would prefer to avoid the odd looks from my fellow library patrons. All round a very strong album in my opinion. Certainly not a very well known NWOBHM act, Persian Risk aren’t messing around, especially with this excellent release. Well-written and composed songs, with a good mix of hard-rock ballads, NWOBHM, and powerful melodic rock, with some definitive metal influence (e.g. tracks three and four). When i first acquired this gem, I found it hard to stop playing it! The production on the album is strong, especially when compared with early NWOBHM material. I’m quite surprised this band didn’t make it bigger, really. At the time this album was released, this brand of melodic rock/metal was becoming huge, albeit probably more across the Atlantic, rather than in England. Solid, Solid stuff. Persian Risk is a British heavy metal band formed in 1979 in Cardiff, Wales. As part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, Persian Risk gained recognition for their melodic yet powerful sound. The band’s music is characterized by strong guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and dynamic vocals, embodying the energy and spirit of the early '80s heavy metal scene. Despite experiencing various lineup changes over the years, Persian Risk has maintained a dedicated fanbase and continues to be celebrated for their contributions to the NWOBHM genre. "Rise Up" - Album Description"Rise Up," released in 1986, is Persian Risk's debut full-length album. This album showcases the band’s ability to blend melodic hooks with hard-hitting riffs, creating a sound that is both accessible and heavy. Featuring Carl Sentance's powerful and emotive vocals, the album delivers a collection of anthemic tracks that resonate with the classic NWOBHM sound. "Rise Up" includes standout tracks such as "Women in Rock," "Sky's Falling Down," and "Rise Up," all of which highlight the band’s knack for crafting memorable and energetic metal songs. The album's themes revolve around personal empowerment, resilience, and rock 'n' roll lifestyle, making it a quintessential release for fans of '80s heavy metal. 50 Similar ArtistsIron MaidenJudas PriestSaxonDiamond HeadTygers of Pan TangAngel WitchBlitzkriegRavenCloven HoofGrim ReaperTankWitchfyndeTokyo BladePraying MantisDemonJaguarSamsonBattleaxeSavageSamsonStormwitchOmenSavage GraceLeatherwolfManilla RoadCirith UngolArmored SaintHelstarWarlockRunning WildExciterAnvilHelloweenAcceptRiotLiege LordVicious RumorsFates WarningSavatageQueensr cheVirgin SteeleGrim ReaperWarriorHeavy Pettin'QuartzChariotDemon PactBitches SinHeritageAvenger

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Speed: 33 RPM

Record Label: High Roller Records

Release Title: Rise Up

Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve

Color: Multicolor

Material: Vinyl

Inlay Condition: Mint (M)

Edition: Anniversary Edition, Collector's Edition, Limited Edition

Type: Double LP

Record Grading: Mint (M)

Format: Record

Language: Persian