Primal Fear - Apocalypse -japanese Edition- -2018- -

The Japanese version includes the standard 11 tracks plus the three deluxe bonus tracks and one exclusive orchestral version. (Intro) 02. New Rise 03. The Ritual 04. King of Madness 05. Blood, Sweat & Fear 06. Supernova 07. Hail to the Fear 08. Hounds of Justice 09. The Beast 10. Eye of the Storm (An 8-minute epic) 11. Cannonball 12. Fight Against All Evil (Bonus Track) 13. Into the Fire (Bonus Track) 14. My War Is Over (Bonus Track)

The Japanese pressing includes two additional live recordings from the Rulebreaker tour ("Angels of Mercy" and a cover of Accept’s "Balls to the Wall"). The inclusion of a cover—a celebratory, almost carnivalesque anthem—disrupts the apocalyptic gravity of the original tracklist. The apocalypse, here, is not final; it is merely a prelude to a live-show encore, a theatrical pause before the lights come up. Primal Fear - Apocalypse -Japanese Edition- -2018-

Released under the Nexus label, a subsidiary of King Records, the Japanese edition was available in two main formats. The standard Japanese CD version, identified by catalog number , was a formidable release on its own. However, the crown jewel for collectors was the Deluxe Edition Box Set (catalog number KIZC-476/7 ). This version, which many refer to when discussing the Japanese Edition, was a 2-disc set containing a SHM-CD and a DVD in a deluxe, shiny cardboard sleeve (often a digipak). The Japanese version includes the standard 11 tracks

Musically, the album is a relentless showcase of the band's triple-guitar assault, featuring Tom Naumann, Alex Beyrodt, and Magnus Karlsson. This three-pronged guitar lineup allows the studio recordings to achieve an incredibly dense, layered wall of sound. From the thunderous drumming of Francesco Jovino to the driving basslines of Mat Sinner, the rhythm section provides a concrete foundation for the pyrotechnics above. At the center of it all is Ralf Scheepers, whose glass-shattering high notes and gritty mid-range defy the passage of time, proving why he remains one of metal's premier vocalists. Track-by-Track Highlights of the Standard Album The Ritual 04

In traditional Japanese release fashion, the of Apocalypse (released via Ward Records/JVC) offers several high-end upgrades over the standard international versions:

If you see a copy at a record fair or online, don't hesitate. Snap it up. Play The Ritual loud, and let the apocalypse begin.