SARATOGA agotaras ALP118

Spanish Power Metal Masterpiece: Saratoga’s ‘Agotaras’ (ALP118)

Today’s entry focuses on a cornerstone of the Spanish heavy metal scene. We are looking at the 2021 limited edition vinyl reissue of Agotaras by Saratoga, released on Avispa with the catalog number ALP118.

The Golden Era of Saratoga

Originally released in 2002, Agotaras is widely regarded as the defining moment for Saratoga and a landmark release for Spanish power metal. This album features the band’s most celebrated lineup, including the incredible vocal talents of Leo “La Bestia” Jiménez, guitarist Jero Ramiro, bassist Niko del Hierro, and drummer Dani Pérez. The record is packed with high-speed anthems and melodic hooks, featuring classics like “Las Puertas Del Cielo,” “Resurrección,” and “A Morir.” It represents a time when the band successfully modernized the classic heavy metal sound for a new millennium.

Limited Green Vinyl Edition

This 2021 reissue presents the album on striking Green Vinyl, strictly limited to 1,000 copies. While it is a beautiful collector’s item, fans familiar with the original CD should be aware of a significant difference: due to the time constraints of a single LP, four tracks from the original release—"11901," “Rompehuesos,” “Viaje Por La Mente,” and "Mercenario"—have been omitted from this version.

Technical Details

Pressed by Mad Vinyl Music in Spain (indicated by the matrix LPMVM185), this release brings the album’s aggressive yet polished production to the analog format. The barcode 8 430113 131186 identifies this specific colored limited edition.