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Магнит (Magnit) “День Гнева (Dies Irae)” LP
ANTI-GOTH 691

12” LP + INSERT + 24”x24” POSTER
One of the first Russian heavy metal albums to be released on vinyl back in 1988 as the Cold War was still raging, and considered by many to be the best metal album to come out of the USSR. Imagine Iron Maiden’s twin guitar attack colliding with traditional Russian classical compositions and you’re getting close to Magnit’s unique sound. Raw and honest heavy metal made by Vodka fueled manics! For fans of Iron Maiden, Aria, and Varvar. Part of the Eastern Bloc Obscurities Series

Магнит (Magnit) “Детектив” LP
ANTI-GOTH 692

12″ LP + 24″ POSTER
Originally released as studio reels and given only to a small circle of people in 1987, this milestone of Eastern Bloc heavy metal is finally available on physical format! Imagine Iron Maiden’s twin guitar attack colliding with traditional Russian classical compositions and you’re
getting close to Magnit’s unique sound. Raw and honest heavy metal made by Vodka fueled manics! For fans of Iron Maiden, Aria, and Varvar.

КРЕДО (Credo AKA Magnit) “Платим За Все” LP
ANTI-GOTH 693

12″ LP + INSERT + 24″ POSTER
From the ashes of Magnit came Credo, a symphonic power heavy metal band, much like Magnit because it was essentially the same band. 9 tracks including a bonus track of pure Russian heavy metal of the highest quality. Get ready to headbang! For fans of Iron Maiden, Aria, and Varvar..

From Heavy Metal of Eastern Bloc channel: “Magnit evolved from philharmonic ensemble Fantaziya (ВИА Фантазия) which later around 1983 became regular band. In 1984 they put out first tape and since they probably wanted to distinguish from original group they released it under the name Koye-kto. This hard rock project was relatively short-lived since around December 1985 already existed Magnit under the own name. In the beginning Georgy Korneyev (later known from Kare) was on vocals and they were still doing classical music-influenced-rock but already on their 2nd (strictly instrumental) tape from 1986 started to blend classical music with heavy metal and art rock. They are mostly known for their Den gneva LP from 1988 but to surprise of many it was not their first studio output. There is actually a full album from 1987. It was originally recorded as two different recording sessions: G. Korneev and briefly hired vocalist S. Chudkin were responsible for vocals on first “Detektiv” session (songs 6-10) recorded probably in June 1987 – including song “Dies Irae” which might due to its title incorrectly suggests it was recorded later for 1988 album Den gneva. M. Pakhmanov – the vocalist on second “Slushay rok” session (songs 1-5) spent only 3 months in the band and then left in September to participate on Taym-Aut debut album Prometey. (He has started his solo band Vostok in January 1988 but it didn’t last long neither). Since Magnit had the new line-up they decided to move on and write completely new repertoire and 1987 recordings were only preserved in form of reel-to-reel tapes.”

ETA: Fall 2023