RELEASES

GREY WOLF

Spoils of War (Compilation)

BSR023 | Colors: classic clear| Released:  08 November 2024

Those who know Grey Wolf also know that they can always count on its battle hymns that are as consistent as Fabio Paulinelli's signature bass playing and harsh vocals that invoke the spirit of barbarian warriors. For the first time ever those tunes became available on this high quality cassette.

The songs were compiled by Burning Sun Records, and for this special release we selected tracks from all accross Grey Wolf's extensive catalog, including 2023's full-length, "The Icy Mountains".

Comes with an exclusive interview inside the cassette's cover.

BURNING SUN

24/7 - a tribute to U.D.O. (Single)

BSR022 | Colors: orange | Released:  30 April 2024

Happy birthday, Udo! This U.D.O. cover was originally recorded to celebrate Udo Dirkschneider's 72nd birthday. Although planned for a digital release only, Burning Sun decided to make it available as a special, 1-track cassette single.

Strictly limited to 24 hand-numbered copies, the cassette comes as a beautiful orange shell and includes a digital download code to Burning Sun's debut album, Wake of Ashes. The B-side contains an alternative version of the recording.

The song is officially licensed through EasySong Licensing.

BLACK PHANTOM

Horror Paradise

BSR021 | Colors: transparent, orange | Released: 20 April 2024

Welcome to the horror show! On their 3rd record, Italy's Black Phantom delivers what is expected from them: fun, Iron Maiden influenced heavy metal with a thundering bass guitar but Horror Paradise is not just another studio album! Almost all of the songs presented on this album were featured on the soundtrack of independent horror and thriller movies released in the past few years. After the release of movies, the band gathered the songs, re-recorded and complied them into this powerful 45 minute heavy metal barrage!

All copies were exclusively manufactured for the band to sell on concerts and in their online store. To buy a copy please click here.

PIRATE HYMN

Explorer

BSR020 | Colors: neon yellow, red, blue | Released: 05 April 2024

For years, Pirate Hymn from Poland was an instrumental solo project but 2024 changed the tides. With the powerful voice of Tasos Lazaris, "Explorer" marks a new beginning, making Pirate Hymn a dreadful force on the Seven Seas.
The Running Wild worshipping power metal hymns are the driving force of the record, however Pirate Hymn offers way more than just worshipping; it has its own character which is proven several times on this record. This is an album you instantly fall in love it with!

Comes in three different colors and with a bonus track, taken from the project's Wild Adventure (2021) album.

SILVERBONES

Wild Waves

BSR019 | Colors: classic clear | Released: 12 February 2024

After 8 years of its initial release Silverbones' debut is finally available on cassette for the first time ever!
Our edition is fully packed, and besides the addictively melodic debut album, it also includes the band's entire demo from 2014, making this edition a nearly 64 minute pirate power metal adventure. If you're a Running Wild fan Silverbones is just the band you want in your collection.

As an additional bonus, we included 2 stickers as well as a Bandcamp download code in your package – this is a treasure chest indeed!

SILVERBONES

Brethren of the Coast

BSR018 | Colors: classic clear | Released: 23 November 2023

After 7 long years of waiting, Silverbones finally unleashed their long-awaited second album!
If you're a sailor since Port Royal, this album is just what you need to quench your thirst for bounty and wild power metal. We don't it take lightly when we claim that Silverbones recorded a Running Wild influenced album that stands out from the crowd of many pirate metal albums that released nowadays. Melodic singing riffs await those who sail with the Brethren of the Coast.

Burning Sun Records' version includes four Running Wild covers as bonus tracks.

BURNING SUN

Wake of Ashes

BSR017 | Colors: black, dark blue | Released: 31 July 2023

Burning Sun's debut album is a powerhouse record that doesn't lack the magic trio of speed, riffs, and melodies! No opera singing and symphonic madness; this is a 100% power metal record influenced by the likes of Helloween, Grave Digger, Iron Savior, and Hammerfall!

A total of 100 copies were made in black and dark blue colors to match the beautiful artwork painted by Alan Lathwell.

SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE

Rise of the Lost Souls

BSR016 | Colors: black, orange | Released: 10 July 2023

How could you best describe the music of Somewhere in Nowhere? Is it traditional metal with mostly US influences of heavy, yet catchy guitars? It definitely is, although these German guys offer much more for those who venture into their realm.

This release was recorded over the course of 5 years, between 2017 and 2022, and only saw the light of day in the Summer of 2023. With 4 new songs, 1 re-recorded, and 5 remastered tracks from their debut, Somewhere in Nowhere made an impressive, 50 minute release to keep your head bang. Watch out for those twisted progressive elements!

All copies were made exclusively for the band.

VADÁSZ

Life Eternal (EP)

BSR015 | Colors: red, purple | Released: 31 March 2023

Heavy metal strikes back! Vadász is bringing you no less than the English versions of 4 songs from their debut album plus their version of Accept's "Breaker" as a bonus track. If you enjoy the bands of the NWOTHM movement, and would love to get your hands on a beautiful, unpolished underground heavy/speed metal piece, then you will definitely enjoy Life Eternal!

This entirely self-produced EP released on cassette, and digital platforms only. As all copies were made exclusively for the band, Burning Sun Records don't sell this release.

BURNING SUN

Emaly (Demo)

BSR014 | Color: black | Released: 29 December 2022

Burning Sun is a power metal project formed by Zoltán Papi (bass), the owner of Burning Sun Records, and just like the label, it was named after eponymous Helloween song.

This strictly limited, hand-numbered release was a one song demo that was meant to signal the birth of the project. The song "Emaly" is about a warrior of holy light, a paladin whom the upcoming album's loose concept is centered around. Based on Zoltán's lyrics, the music was written by Cederick Forsberg (Blazon Stone) and Pancho Ireland (Merciless Law).

Also includes the instrumental version of the song.

REBEL

T​ű​z​ö​n​-​v​í​zen át

BSR013 | Color: classic clear | Released: 21 November 2022

There's nothing better than a good, headbanging album with crazy guitar harmonies, hooks, and screaming vocals telling tales about legends and glory, right?

Although the band sings in Hungarian, do not let this stop you from enjoying this underground gem as you will quickly realize that music is a universal language that we all speak fluently. You will be hooked from the first track; we can promise you that!

The cassette version includes their complete demo from 2012 as well as the instrumental version of the title track.

POWER AND GLORY

Road Werewolves

BSR012 | Color: classic clear | Released: 12 September 2022

This demolishing heavy metal band's virtuoso guitar playing truly makes them stand out from the endless sea of "new wave of traditional heavy metal" acts. Power and Glory is built on foundations that stood the test of time, but in the meantime Road Werewolves prove that it is always possible to enchant the music with a unique touch.

Power and Glory's second album shreds its way to Heaven, making this album a must-have for all old school metal fans who enjoy cassettes. Highly recommended for the fans of Loudness, Malice and Racer X. Our version includes 6 additional instrumental bonus tracks.

JESTER GHOST

From Hell and Back (EP)

BSR011 | Color: black | Released: 12 September 2022

For the first time on physical format, we are bringing you Jester Ghost's debut release on cassette. These three songs are filled with seriously addictive melodies that will lift your spirit up!

Although From Hell and Back is a concept EP, each song stands on its own as these Italians once again show that metal is a genre not only rich in riffs and guitar solos, but also full of power, glory and happiness. Recorded with two different singers, Jester Ghost will definitely appeal to the fans of Helloween, Heavenly, Freedom Call and "happy metal" in general.

VIRGIN IDOL

Virgin Idol

BSR010 | Color: classic clear | Released: 13 July 2022

Virgin Idol created the perfect heavy metal soundtrack that could be part of an occult undeground horror movie that just got unearthed.

While the riffs were written in Judas Priest and Accept traditions, Virgin Idol's atmosphere bears the black mark of Mercyful Fate/King Diamond. "Don't Touch the Flame" summons the spirit of Accept with Udo on vocals, "Do it Again" sends a shiver down your spine while keeping you headbanging with its speedy guitars.

STEELBALLS

The Neverending Fire

BSR009 | Colors: black, yellow | Released: 13 July 2022

The commando of Steelballs once again sends an energizing thunderbolt to the metal heart of everyone who worships the undying flame of the heavy and speed metal of the 80's.

Their second album is a perfect follow-up to their critically acclaimed first record, providing yet another dose of fast riffs, remarkable solos, and a ton of screaming vocals. One thing is for sure, these guys are serious about their belief in the eternal flame, for their music is the embodiment of heavy metal freedom.

MERCILESS LAW

Troops of Steel

BSR008 | Colors: purple, blue | Released: 06 May 2022

Merciless Law's debut album is a speed metal assault that should not be missed by anyone who enjoys razor-sharp riffs, killer solos, and high-pitched vocals. With the fantastic artwork of Mina Walkure, the powerhouse mix & master of Cederick Forsberg (Blazon Stone), this album is doubt a high quality album that should appeal to all fans of Teutonic speed metal.

Merciless Law's debut is not just a promising masterpiece but something that will stuck in your head even after you take the cassette out from the player.

SEEDS OF METAL

(Compilation)

BSR006 | Color: classic clear | Released: 19 December 2021

"Burning Sun" originally started out as a printed fanzine (written in Hungarian). For years, the fanzine issues came with a volume of promotional CD-R titled "Seeds of Metal". With the exception of the final track, all songs of this limited-edition cassette are selected from those CDs, making this release the power metal essence of Seeds of Metal.

Produced to celebrate the fanzine's 10th issue, Seeds of Metal includes a special intro and 7 power metal tracks, from which none were released on this format before.

VADÁSZ

Harc a benzinért

BSR007 | Color: transparent | Released: 18 December 2021

The new wave of traditional heavy metal (NWOTHM) movement has countless talented followers who do a great service by resurrecting the golden age of heavy metal. Vadász is part of the movement and without doubt, among its talented newcomers.

This version of Vadász's debut album is released before the CD and digital editions to give you a huge dose of old school heavy/speed metal mania on a proper old school format. Harc a benzinért comes on a professionally manufactured cassette.

JENNER

Demo 2015 (Demo)

BSR005 | Colors: black, white (eggshell) | Released: 14 June 2021

Limited cassette edition of Serbia's all-girl power/thrash metal band's demo from 2015. This special two track demo was never released in physical format before and our edition also got sold out during the pre-order period.

This first-ever release brings you the young and proud Jenner, full of energy and passion, something that is a must if you're a fan of the band and quality metal in general. Includes a truly raw live track which was recorded in 2017.

WILD PRIVATEERS

BSR003 | Colors: black, yellow, blue | Released: 16 March 2021

Wild Privateers is a very special tribute album dedicated to Running Wild, who are not just the inventors of the "pirate metal madness" but their powerful songs inspired countless fans and musicians all over the world.

The album includes 8 brand new Running Wild covers from 8 different underground heavy and power metal artists from Europe and the American continent.

GREY WOLF

Stygia (EP)

BSR004 | Colors: black, white | Released: 02 December 2020

The first concept release from the Brazilian master of epic heavy metal, Fabio "Grey Wolf" Paulinelli.  A journey to the evil realm of Set, known from Robert E. Howard's Conan stories.

Fabio's music became raw and took a dark turn on Stygia which you can experience on this 4+1 track EP with the 5th song being a Running Wild cover.

Comes with a sticker and a Bandcamp download code.

COSMIC RAYZ

BSR002 | Colors: black, brick red, green | Released: 22 May 2019

This is the first-ever tribute album dedicated to Gamma Ray.

With 10 different metal bands from all over the world, this intergalactic alliance resulted in a powerful sounding and beautiful looking cassette. A truly unique and majestic release to honor the legend from Hamburg.

PUMPKIN INVADERS

An Underground Tribute to Helloween

BSR001 | Colors: black, red, orange | Released: 15 May 2018

Pumpkin Invaders was the first release of the label and aimed to pay tribute to Helloween, the best band on the planet.

Although it is a "patchwork" release with 4 exclusive covers and 6 previously recorded ones, the latter were never released on the cassette format before. In fact for most of them, Pumpkin Invaders was the debut on physical format.