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In Heavy Metal, as in life, if you have passion you will succeed. Steel Gallery's Kostas Athanasoglou shares his experience.
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In Heavy Metal, as in life, if you have passion you will succeed. Steel Gallery's Kostas Athanasoglou shares his experience.
#metal #heavymetal #recordstore #recordlabel #passion #inspiration #success
![Enchanter - Thor [NEW Remaster] HD (Arkeyn Steel Records) 2026](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jnyyWvCTVVY/mqdefault.jpg "Enchanter - Thor [NEW Remaster] HD (Arkeyn Steel Records) 2026
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Limited Edition 500 Handnumbered CDs (ASR CD-105)
Release Date: March 20th, 2026
ORDER NOW! HERE: https://steelgallery.com/metal-store/product/enchanter-defenders-of-the-realm-reissue-2026-new-remaster-cd-pre-order/
First review at FORGOTTEN SCROLL webzine: https://www.forgotten-scroll.net/metal-reviews/defenders-of-the-realm/
Arkeyn Steel Records proudly presents:
ENCHANTER - Defenders Of The Realm CD – REPRESS WITH NEW REMASTER AND BOOKLET, 500 handnumbered copies.
Yes, it is finally happening. Arkeyn Steel Records is re-releasing the Defenders of the Realm compilation CD, which includes the complete recordings of the heavy / epic / power metallers Enchanter from Jackson, Michigan, US.
Released in February 2008, Defenders of the Realm marked the second title in the Arkeyn Steel catalog. Originally limited to 1000 copies, it sold out rapidly and has since become one of the most sought-after ASR titles to this day.
The compilation includes both of the bands demo tapes: Defenders of the Realm, issued in 1988, and Time Gone Past Nevermore, released one year later (1989). Both serve as fine examples of heavy / epic / power metal, delivered with a distinctive technical approach.
Ethereal Quarter, the bands last recording, is also included. Finalized and mixed in 1990, it never received an official release until now. In this eight-minute masterpiece, Enchanter offer an epic and mystical work, presented in a complex yet emotional manner, clearly pointing toward the direction the band would follow in the next chapter of their saga, when they changed their name to Longings Past.
It is crystal clear that the band’s mastermind, guitarist James Shellberg, was channeling his broad artistic vision through Enchanter, delivering epic and powerful music shaped by near-progressive structures, inspired by early-era Fates Warning and similar acts. The music included in this reissue is far more important than a mere “demo discovery from the vaults”; it stands as a piece of fine epic art.
The new reissue features a brand-new remaster by Kostas Scandalis (Infinity Studios, Thessaloniki).
Kostas Athanasoglou redeveloped the booklet from scratch; the complete set of lyrics is included, together with extra photos that remained unreleased until now. Chris Papadakis (Forgotten Scroll Zine) wrote the liner notes.
We would like to dedicate this new pressing to Richard L. Copeland (drums) and Jimmy Delamater (bass), two Enchanter musicians who have passed on to Valhalla. And to all of you who have kept the Arkeyn Steel fire burning all these years. Hail!
For fans of FATES WARNING (Arch era), MANOWAR, CAULDRON BORN, MANILLA ROAD, MAJESTIC RYTE & OMEN!
Tracklist:
1. Thor
2. Beckoned With A Call
3. Defenders Of The Realm
4. Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
5. Time Gone Past Nevermore
6. Beckoned With A Call
7. Keepers Of The Dawn
8. Imaginary Throne
9. Intro
10. Ethereal Quarter
1-4 Defenders Of The Realm (Demo 1988)
5-8 Time Gone Past Nevermore (Demo 1989)
9-10 Ethereal Quarter (Unreleased Recording 1990)
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![Varras feat. Mark Boals - Electric Stardom HD [Official Lyric Video] (Steel Gallery Records) 2026](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ldEXzI__uzk/mqdefault.jpg "Varras feat. Mark Boals - Electric Stardom HD [Official Lyric Video] (Steel Gallery Records) 2026
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(SGR CD-082, p+c 2026)
Steel Gallery Records proudly presents:
VARRAS - Electric Stardom + Bonus CD (SGR CD-082)
RELEASE DATE: May 29th, 2026
ORDER HERE: https://steelgallery.com/metal-store/product/varras-electric-stardom-bonus-cd-pre-order/
Review at FORGOTTEN SCROLL webzine: https://www.forgotten-scroll.net/metal-reviews/electric-stardom/
Electric Stardom is the third album of the Greek guitar virtuoso and songwriter, Costas Varras, featuring the excellent voices of Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring of Fire etc) and Goran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum, Brazen Abbot, Time Requiem, Madison etc).
Varras is the solo project of the Greek guitar virtuoso and Electric Stardom is a piece of neoclassical mastery that can easily be described as the biggest step in the musicians career so far.
In 1999 Costas Varras formed his first band: Perpetual. In 2004 Perpetual released one of the most important albums in the Greek Neoclassical Metal scene: Overlords Perpetual. In 2006 Costas Varras moved to Hollywood, California and in 2008 he graduated from Musicians Institute, reforming his band in L.A. In 2009 he traveled to Kent, England, to record an album with Chris Tsangarides, unfortunately, this album was never released. In 2017, he entered the studio of Bob Katsionis, and together they recorded the album Neon-Classical that was released one year later under the musicians name: Costas Varras. The Rock You Hard single release followed in 2020 featuring Mark Boals on vocals.
All those years of hard work, experience, and co-operation are reflected in Electric Stardom. Varras is simply delivering a piece of neoclassical heaven presenting his best compositions so far. Power, melody, and emotion are combined on a brilliant album that is already getting huge reviews from the international press, as it was digitally released on Lion Music. Steel Gallery Records releases the album on CD, featuring an exclusive bonus track: Palisha, a baroque, acoustic ballad featuring the vocals of the mighty Mark Boals. Bob Katsionis also adds his keyboard magic to the album, working one more time with Costas Varras.
So, get ready for an experience of absolute neoclassical greatness as it is captured on masterpieces like The Tears of the World, Electric Stardom and Concerto in G Minor RV 578.
An album that will drive you straight into your electric dreams!
Track listing:
1. Electric Stardom
2. In My Life
3. Holy Periza
4. The Tears Of The World
5. Enlightened By God
6. On The Megadeath Crossroads
7. Sexy Love
8. Layzer Mark
9. Concerto In G MinorRV 578
10. Lonely Dreamer
11. Palisha (CD Bonus)
Musicians:
Costas Varras: Guitars
Mark Boals: Vocals On: 1, 2, 4
Goran Edman: Vocals On: 3, 7, 10
Leonidas Petropoulos: Bass 1-11, Keyboards On: 1-3, 8-9
Aggelos Tsoukalas: Drums
Bob Katsionis: Keyboards On: 3-7, 10
Sotiris Pomonis (Special Guest): Guitar Solo On Sexy Love
Credits:
All Music, Lyrics & Arrangements Were Written By Costas Varras
Except “Concerto In G Minor RV 578 Was Written By Antonio Vivaldi,
The “Outro Suite Of Electric Stardom Was Written By J. S. Bach,
The “Outro Interlude” Of In My Life Was Written By Louis Daquin,
The “Outro Theme” Of Tears Of The World Was Written By Johann Pachelbel &
The Arpeggio Section Of “On The Megadeath Crossroads” Was Written By Paganini/Steve Vai
With Some Little Modification By Costas Varras.
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Leonidas Petropoulos at Studio Anaconda.
Produced by Costas Varras & Leonidas Petropoulos.
Artwork & Layout by: Miron Theodoridis @ Mironized
Discography:
Neon-Classical (Symmetric Records, 2018)
Electric Stardom (Steel Gallery Records, 2026)
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