Merciless - The Awakening (1990)

One of Sweden's finest death metal outputs. Evil, fast, vicious, thrashy rifffest. This was released through Euronymous' Deathlike Silence Productions.

Don't let the bastards grind you down

Bo Hansson - Music Inspired By The Lord of the Rings (1970)

A highly recommended true 70's psychedelic instrumental gem. As the title suggests, the music is inspired by Tolkien's LOTR. Bo claimed that he wanted to use a variety of instruments such as harp, string sections and other exotic sounds but his lack of finances resulted in him sticking to his keyboards, synths, guitar and bass, accompanied by guest artists' drums, saxophone and flute. Fortunately, it turned out the flawless and colourfully creative way it is. Jimi Hendrix even took out time from his tour to jam with Bo, and was rumored to have wanted to record music with him but unfortunately Jimi had to join the 27 club. Just listen to it.

1. Leaving Shire
2. The Old Forest & Tom Bombadil
3. Fog on the Barrow Downs
4. The Black Riders & Flight to the Ford
5. At the House of Elrond & the Ring Goes South
6. A Journey in the Dark
7. Lothlorien
8. Shadowfax
9. The Horns of Rohan & the Battle of the Pelennor Fields
10. Dreams in the House of Healing
11. Homeward Bound & the Scouring of the Shire
12. The Grey Havens

A wizard is never late. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.

Healer - HigherGrounds (2004)

Lovingly pinched from Ektoplazm:

'HigherGrounds is the second full-length release by Healer, the downtempo and ambient project of Swedish producer Michael Andresen. Originally released in 2004, this lightly mixed album is an elegant example of soothing melodic downtempo filled with evolving soundscapes and deep, luxurious rhythms.'

Ektoplazm

Bathory - The Return...... (1985)

Fuck yeah Bathory's second full-length is full of bangers. Venom, blasphemy, black metal, goat worship, (bestial) lust and sleeze. Absolutely essential.

Get it poser