CRYSTAL VIPER (POL) - The Last Axeman (Mini LP - 2022)

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CRYSTAL VIPER "The Last Axeman" out on March 25 on Listenable Records

Pre-order CD, blue vinyl, or red splatter vinyl limited to 100 copies worldwide: www.shop-listenable.net/en/674_crystal-viper

In theory "THE LAST AXEMAN" is a Mini-LP, but it actually includes more material than many full length albums. Side A starts with a new version of the early CRYSTAL VIPER classic and fan favorite: "THE LAST AXEMAN", and is followed by a brand new song entitled "IN THE HAUNTED CHAPEL" (which like all the songs from "The Cult" has lyrics inspired by an H.P. Lovecraft story). The MLP includes a surprise cover song: remake of "ULITSA ROZ", originally recorded by the Russian Heavy Metal heroes ARIA. All those 3 songs are exclusive and will be available on this MLP only, Side A however includes one more bonus song: remake of "IT’S ELECTRIC", the classic headbanger of the NWOBHM heroes DIAMOND HEAD. Side B includes 4 songs taken from "THE CULT" album, but recorded live in studio, as part of the #RockOutSessions series. These new, stripped down and rough versions of "THE CULT", "ASENATH WAITE", "WHISPERS FROM BEYOND" and "FLARING MADNESS", were also released as a 20 minutes long music video that can be seen here:

SIDE A:
1. The Last Axeman (2022)*
2. In The Haunted Chapel (new song)*
3. Улица Роз / Ulitsa Roz (ARIA cover)*
4. It’s Electric (DIAMOND HEAD cover)
SIDE B:
5. The Cult (live in studio)*
6. Asenath Waite (live in studio)*
7. Whispers From Beyond (live in studio)*
8. Flaring Madness (live in studio)*

* - exclusive recordings available on this release only