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| |  | רÐÍÛÉ ÎÁÅËÈÑÊ | Pepel | | Cat. ¹: | 2002 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | The first album of re-born Black Obelisk re-formed by Vladimir Ermakov (drums), Michael Svetlov (guitars), Daniel Zakharenkov (bass), Dmitry Borisenkov (vocals and guitars) with the help of Yury Alexeev (guitars). This is very good stuff that keeps the old Black Obelisk spirit. The CD was warmly welcomed by the audience and the mass media in Russia. Black Obelisk wasn't dead, but was just beginning another chapter of its story, which was proven by this album. | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | רÐÍÛÉ ÎÁÅËÈÑÊ | Pyatnitsa 13 | | Cat. ¹: | 2004 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | This live record presents the special show devoted to the release of the album «Esche Odin Den’» (1992), the second one of Black Obelisk and the first officially released one, considered to be the most significant album in the classical discography of the band with Anatoly Krupnov. Recorded on 13th of November 1993 in DK Gorbunova (Moscow). The material was digitally restored in 2004 keeping the atmosphere of classical performance of Black Obelisk, one of the best live Russian rock bands ever! | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | רÐÍÛÉ ÎÁÅËÈÑÊ | Apokalipsis | | Cat. ¹: | 2006 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | Live compilation of classical hits of Black Obelisk. It brings us back to the end of legendary 80’s when the story was just beginning. The material was digitally re-mastered in 2004 keeping the atmosphere of classical performance of Black Obelisk, one of the best live Russian rock bands ever! | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | ÑÅÐÃÅÉ ÌÀÂÐÈÍ | Khimichesky Son | | Cat. ¹: | 2001 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | The 3rd studio album and one of the most famous records in the solo career of renowned Russian guitarist Sergei Mavrin (ex-Aria, ex-Kipelov). This studio effort turned out to be heavier than its predecessors. It is the first album recorded with respected Russian singer Artyom Styrov who became a very good replacement for Artur Berkut (currently – Aria’s vocalist). The rest of Mavrin’s solo band in this record is no less strong: Alexei Kharkov - bass (Kipelov), Alexander Karpukhin – drums (ex-Master), Yuri Alekseev – rhythm guitars (ex-Black Obelisk). Besides guitar parts, Sergei Mavrin recorded all keyboards and also performed the duties of the arranger, sound-engineer and producer. | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | ÑÅÐÃÅÉ ÌÀÂÐÈÍ | Odinochestvo | | Cat. ¹: | 2002 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | This is a special compilation of the best ballads from the solo career of important Russian guitarist Sergei Mavrin since the very beginning, from ‘Smutnoe Vremya’ album (1997) until ‘Khimitcheski Son’ CD (2001). All the songs were re-mixed, and some parts were re-recorded in 2002. A brilliant and diverse collection of songs recorded with various Russian metal stars involved in Mavrin’s solo career until 2001, including the top Russian metal singers Valeri KIPELOV (ex-Aria, Kipelov), Artur Berkut (ex-Autograph, Aria), Artyom Styrov, as well as the first permanent Mavrin’s solo band vocalist Stas Vitart, bass player Alexei Kharkov (Kipelov), guitarist Yuri Alekseev (ex-Black Obelisk) and others. | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | ÑÅÐÃÅÉ ÌÀÂÐÈÍ | Zapreshchennaya Real'nost' | | Cat. ¹: | 2004 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | The 4th and the most successful album in the solo career of renowned Russian guitarist Sergei Mavrin (ex-Aria, ex-Kipelov). Three years passed after the remarkable release of the previous studio offer ‘Khimitcheski Son’, and that period of time was full of activities including Mavrin’s participation in KIPELOV, the band established by former ARIA’s singer Valeri Kipelov. Valeri and Sergei worked together in Aria, then Kipelov took part in the first of Mavrin’s solo experiences and in his turn Sergei supported the first steps of KIPELOV band. No wonder that after all these years on the top level of Russian metal scene Mavrin and his colleagues presented a real heavy metal masterpiece, of a high degree of perfection and virtuosity regarding playing and recording. Diverse material, full of allusions to the various folk traditions, oriental and Russian, and to the classical music, on true heavy metal base in the spirit of classical Aria’s stuff. It was recorded with outstanding singer Artyom Styrov, bass player Alexei Kharkov (Kipelov), guitarist Yuri Alekseev (ex-Black Obelisk) and new drummer Pavel Elkind. | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | ÑÅÐÃÅÉ ÌÀÂÐÈÍ | Obratnaya Storona Real'nosti | | Cat. ¹: | 2005 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | Mini-album recorded right after Sergei Mavrin left KIPELOV band. The last effort with the singer Artyom Styrov (until his come-back at the end of 2009). This release included two new songs and two special tracks: ‘Prorok’ represents the new version of ‘Padshy’ composition from Zapreshchennaya Real'nost' album with the new lyrics by Margarita Pushkina; and Krylya - the instrumental allusion to the most important KIPELOV’s hit ‘Ya Svoboden’. The cover artwork is done by legendary artist Leo Khao (Blind Guardian, Iced Earth, Primal Fear, Aria etc). | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | רÐÍÛÉ ÎÁÅËÈÑÊ | One More Day | | Cat. ¹: | 1991 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | The only English full-length album of Black Obelisk recorded specially for the international audience. The material was sent to various record labels and managers in USA, but unfortunately the idea didn’t work. Later the material was released in Russia on CD. Digitally re-mastered in 2002. The stuff was also re-recorded and released with new Russian lyrics as the album «Esche Odin Den’». | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | רÐÍÛÉ ÎÁÅËÈÑÊ | Stena (1991) | | Cat. ¹: | 1991 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | The debut full-length album of Black Obelisk. Before that the band had been releasing much live stuff on compact cassettes, but this one became the first real complete Album. Recorded in the February 1991, it had a huge success and quickly established Black Obelisk as one of the leaders of Russian metal scene. | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | MECHANICAL POET | Handmade Essence (EP) | | Cat. ¹: 2146/2148 | 2004 [CD-Maximum][Progressive Metal / Symphonic Metal] | | The debut record of the band, its first EP. With this material Mechanical Poet got its first record deal, with Italian label Aural Music and then with Russian label CD-Maximum. At that time the band played more symphonic progressive material. These songs join a lot of various styles from heavy metal to gothic. Recorded with EPIDEMIA’s frontman Max Samosvat, it became one of the best and diverse examples of the singing of this renowned vocalist. | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | רÐÍÛÉ ÎÁÅËÈÑÊ | Eshche Odin Den' | | Cat. ¹: | 1992 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | The material of this album is based on the album «One More Day», at that moment yet un-released. Considered as the second album in the discography of the band and the first officially released one on vinyl. (The very first full-length album “Stena” were issued unofficially on compact cassettes). | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | רÐÍÛÉ ÎÁÅËÈÑÊ | Stena (1994) | | Cat. ¹: | 1994 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | During the work at the album «Ya ostayus’» Vladimir Ermakov proposed Krupnov to re-record the material of its debut full-length album “Stena” album. In the end the special disc consisted of the good old songs appeared. It also included acoustic version of the title track. Recorded with participation of a few guest musicians, members of Brigada S, X-Roads, Va-Bank. Digitally re-mastered in 2002. | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | רÐÍÛÉ ÎÁÅËÈÑÊ | Ya Ostayus' | | Cat. ¹: | 1994 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | This work is considered as third classical full-length album of Black Obelisk. The album became a typical example of Russian post-modern culture. The material is very rich with conceptual ideas, brilliant lyrics and the elements of parody. Re-mastered in 2002. | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | רÐÍÛÉ ÎÁÅËÈÑÊ | 1986-1988 | | Cat. ¹: | 1995 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | For this album the band re-recorded some old hits. It was the very last completed work in classical period of Black Obelisk history with Anatoly Krupnov who died in 1997 during the recording sessions of the album later called “Post-album”. Digitally restored and re-mastered in 2003. | | [View details.. ] |
| |  | KRUGER | Vera I Religiya | | Cat. ¹: 2957 | 2002/2009 [CD-Maximum][Heavy Metal] | | This album got the cult status on Russian underground scene. It made the metal movement in this country more solid and more trustworthy. No wonder, that the original material was re-mastered and re-released in 2009 with two bonus tracks. | | [View details.. ] |
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