Pure Steel Records is a
record label
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based in Germany that focuses on
heavy metal music. Pure Steel produces CDs and
LPs
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Founded by Kay Anders and Andreas Lorenz in 2006, the main interest of Pure Steel is to spread the true and independent heavy metal sound inspired by the glorious 80s. After 2007, when
thrash metal
Thrash metal (or simply thrash) is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its overall aggression and often fast tempo.Kahn-Harris, Keith, ''Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge'', pp. 2–3, 9. Oxford: Berg, 2007, . ...
and
power metal
Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional heavy metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. Generally, power metal is characterized by a faster, lighter, and more uplifting sound, in contra ...
was growing again they introduced many bands to the metal world. They also collaborate with other labels to re-release notable metal albums on LP.
Pure Steel released the first official tribute to
Warlock
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Etymology and terminology
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Doro Pesch
Dorothee Pesch (born 3 June 1964), known professionally as Doro Pesch or simply Doro, is a German heavy metal singer and the former frontwoman of heavy metal band Warlock. Dubbed the "Metal Queen", Doro's contributions to music and culture mad ...
in December 2008.
WARLOCK Tribute Album 'Tribute To Steel' Available Now
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Bands
*CD bands:
As Darkness Dies, Agamendon, Alltheniko
Alltheniko are an Italian heavy metal band formed in Vercelli in 2002 by Dave Nightfight (vocals and bass), Joe Boneshaker (guitar) and Luke the Idol (drums). The band's name comes from a pun involving the comune of Oldenico. The line-up never ...
, Angband, Artizan, Arctic Flame, A Tortured Soul, Attick Demons, Blazing Rust, Boomerang, Cage, Conjuring Fate, Chimaera, Commandment, Crom, Crystal Tears, Custard, Deathfist, Desert Sin, Destructor, Dragonsfire, Emerald, Enchanter, Eternal Reign, Exxplorer, Eynomia, Fatal Embrace, Gorgons Eyes, Helvetest Port, Halloween
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, Hjallarhorn, Holy Cross, Icy Steel, Ice Vinland, In Solitude, Ivory Tower, Jackal, Lanfear, Mortician, Overdrive U.K. Pandea, Phantom-X, Power Theory (US band), Primeval Realm, Project Terror, Razorfist, Salem, Savage Blade, Sencirow, Shadowkeep
Shadowkeep are an English heavy metal band formed in Guildford in 1999 by guitarists Chris Allen (ex-Intense and Sire) and Nikki Robson (also formerly of Sire).
History
Early recordings
In October 1999, Shadowkeep recorded their debu ...
, Skullview, Split Heaven, Steel Raiser, St. Elmo's Fire, Stormrider, The Prowlers, Thunderblast, Titan Steele, Trauma, Ursus, Valkyrie's Cry, Warcry, Warrant, Widow, Wolfs Moon, Wretch (US), Zandelle, Sacrilege, Lost Legacy (US band)
* LP bands:
Aska, Avenger, Cage, Crescent Shield, Emerald, Fatal Embrace, Pharaoh, Sacred Steel, Salem, Seasons of the Wolf, Shadowkeep
Shadowkeep are an English heavy metal band formed in Guildford in 1999 by guitarists Chris Allen (ex-Intense and Sire) and Nikki Robson (also formerly of Sire).
History
Early recordings
In October 1999, Shadowkeep recorded their debu ...
, Steel Prophet, Trauma
Distribution
Distribution is handled through Soulfood
Soulfood Music Distribution GmbH is a German company distributing music and video games as well as related merchandise products. The company's distribution deals usually cover Germany, Austria and Switzerland (G/A/S). The headquarters of the co ...
GmbH in Europe.
See also
* List of record labels
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* GEMA (Germany)
References
External links
Pure Steel at Facebook
Pure Steel at Last.fm
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German independent record labels
Heavy metal record labels
Rock record labels
Record labels established in 2006