STORMBRINGER stormbringer SKULL8391
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Artist = STORMBRINGER
Title = stormbringer
Label = MAUSOLEUM
Catalog# = SKULL8391
Barcode = none
Release = BELGIUM
Year = 1985
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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Swiss Melodic Metal: Stormbringer’s Self-Titled Album (SKULL 8391)
Today’s entry highlights a polished gem of European melodic metal. We are looking at the 1985 album Stormbringer by the Swiss band Stormbringer, released on the legendary Belgian label Mausoleum Records with the catalog number SKULL 8391.
Melodic Finesse from Switzerland
While Mausoleum Records is famous for its speed and heavy metal acts, they also championed high-quality melodic hard rock. Stormbringer fits perfectly into this category. Led by the talented guitarist and songwriter Angi Schiliro (who later played with Kingdom Come and China), the band delivers a sound that balances heavy riffs with AOR sensibilities and sophisticated arrangements.
Key Tracks
The album opens with a cover of “Feels Like The Real Thing” by Russ Ballard—a songwriter whose tracks were covered by everyone from Rainbow to Santana, signaling the band’s commercial potential. Original tracks like “Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise” and the epic closer “Flight With Me” (clocking in at over 8 minutes) showcase Schiliro’s guitar prowess and the band’s dramatic flair.
Collector’s Details
Artwork: The cover features the distinct style of Eric Philippe, the artist responsible for many of Mausoleum’s most iconic album covers. Mastering: A sign of quality for audiophiles is found in the dead wax. The runout grooves are etched with “BilBo Tape One”, indicating the lacquer was cut by the renowned British mastering engineer Denis Blackham (nicknamed BilBo) at Tape One Studios in London. Pressing: This edition was printed and made in Belgium, serving as the primary release for the European and North American markets (distributed by companies like Important and Jem Records).This release is part of the classic “SKULL” series from Mausoleum Records, highly collectible due to the label’s cult status.