LOUDNESS 8186 live P-6246
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Artist = LOUDNESS
Title = 8186 live
Label = ATCO
Catalog# = P-6246
Barcode = 4988014401319
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1986
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 2
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Capturing the Thunder: Loudness ‘8186 Live’ (P-6246~7)
Today’s focus shifts to a monumental live document from Japan’s most internationally successful heavy metal band, Loudness. We are looking at their double live album, “8186 Live,” identified by the catalog number P-6246~7, sample pressing.
Released in 1986 by Nippon Columbia, this 2LP set (indicated by the ~7 in the catalog number) captures Loudness during a particularly powerful era. The “8186” in the title signifies the timeframe of the recordings, spanning from their early days (“81,” referencing their 1981 debut) up to their then-current period around 1986, following the release of international successes like ‘Thunder in the East’ and ‘Lightning Strikes.’
This album showcases the classic Loudness lineup firing on all cylinders: Minoru Niihara delivering soaring, powerful vocals; Akira Takasaki unleashing his legendary, jaw-dropping guitar pyrotechnics; Masayoshi Yamashita providing thunderous basslines; and Munetaka Higuchi driving the band with explosive drumming.
“8186 Live” is packed with high-energy performances of fan favorites and hits from their first six studio albums. Listeners can expect electrifying renditions of iconic tracks that defined the band’s sound – a potent mix of heavy metal aggression, intricate musicianship, and surprisingly catchy melodies.
As a double live album released during their peak international fame, P-6246~7 is more than just a concert recording; it’s a definitive statement of Loudness’ power and prowess on stage. It remains an essential release for fans, capturing the raw energy and virtuosic performance that made Loudness a global force in heavy metal.