{"product_id":"4582546592196","title":"Blue Oyster Cult THE SYMBOL REMAINS Japan Music CD Bonus track","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContent Introduction Blue ?yster Cult, the original heavy metal band whose songs were even covered by Metallica, has released a new album after 19 years. This album, full of variety from upbeat hard rock to melancholic ballads and heavy numbers, is a masterful work that shows no sign of the 19-year hiatus. Blue ?yster Cult is releasing a new album after 19 years. Hailing from New York, they debuted in 1972 with their self-titled album. Throughout the 70s, they released a string of masterpieces such as 'Secret Treaties' (1974) and 'On Your Feet or On Your Knees' (live album, 1975). Their 4th album, 'Agents of Fortune' (1976), which included the legendary song \"(Don't Fear) The Reaper,\" achieved gold status and enjoyed immense popularity. Blue ?yster Cult in the 1970s, with producer Sandy Pearlman, who was also a poet, at the helm, exuded an intensely occult atmosphere. While they were marketed as the American version of Black Sabbath, Blue ?yster Cult's sound wasn't characterized by the heaviness of Sabbath; instead, it was a damp, hard rock sound imbued with cold madness. The chilling sense of dread exemplified by \"(Don't Fear) The Reaper\" is arguably a legacy now carried on by Ghost. Their new album, their first in 19 years since 2001's \"Curse of the Hidden Mirror,\" is titled \"The Symbol Remains,\" meaning \"the symbol still remains.\" Fans of Blue ?yster Cult will immediately understand the symbol's meaning. The modified cross, designed by Bill Gorlick, who also designed the covers for their first two albums, has been Blue ?yster Cult's symbol since their debut album. A fitting title that showcases the enduring spirit of a band approaching its 50th anniversary since its debut, this album shows no signs of the 19-year hiatus. From upbeat hard rock to their signature melancholic ballads and heavy metal numbers that live up to their reputation as the original heavy metal band, it's a truly varied work typical of Blue ?yster Cult. Of course, their eerie atmosphere is still very much present. It's a pleasant surprise to hear a new Blue ?yster Cult album in 2020. [Includes Japanese liner notes \/ Lyrics with translation] [Members] Eric Bloom (Vocals\/Guitar\/Keyboards) Donald \"Buck Dharma\" Rother (Guitar) Richie Castellano (Guitar\/Keyboards) Danny Miranda (Bass) Jules Radino (Drums) [CD Track Listing (Planned)] 01. That Was Me 02. Box in My Head 03. Tainted Blood 04. Nightmare Epiphany 05. Edge of the World 06. The Machine 07. Train True (Lenny's Song) 08. The Return of Saint Cecilia 09. Stand and Fight 10. Florida Man 11. The Alchemist 12. Secret Road 13. There's a Crime 14. Fight 15. That Was Me (Acoustic Remix) *Japan-only bonus track. Media reviews and more: Blue ?yster Cult, the original heavy metal band whose music has even been covered by Metallica, releases a new album after 19 years. From upbeat hard rock to melancholic ballads and heavy numbers, this album is full of variety and shows no signs of the 19 years of planking, a truly masterful work. (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227399741749,"sku":"4582546592196","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/61rba4Bo8DL._AC.jpg?v=1785385274","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4582546592196","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}