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HERMAN FRANK / VICTORY

VICTORY – Culture Killed The Native [Japanese CD Edition] (1989) *HQ*

A natural evolution from classic rock act Fargo, German melodic hard rockers VICTORY is without a doubt one of the greatest European acts from the genre. Especially during the second half of the Eighties to the early Nineties, VICTORY put out a gem after gem, always under the command of the eximious guitarist Herman Frank.
Many of you have requested their earlier albums, as VICTORY’s music was not easy back in the day, and still are, with physical CD / vinyl pressings long time out of print, and the albums not available as digital download or streaming.
And that’s a crime, as VICTORY 1989’s opus ”Culture Killed The Native” should be part of everyone’s collection. This 4th VICTORY studio album put the band on the same level of European top acts like Treat, Pretty Maids, Accept, even Europe. There’s not a single weak track here, all are just hands-in-the-air arena rock from front to back.
And production is huge, punchy perfect. Handled by Albert Boekholt who previously helped to shape awesome LP’s like Treat’s ‘Dreamhunter’ or Magnum’s ‘Wings Of Heaven’, VICTORY’s “Culture Killed The Native” is just mesmerizing…

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VICTORY – Two Years And A Few Beers Later [2xCD] (2017) *0dayrox Exclusive*

As requested, you’ll rock your bones now with Germany hard rockers VICTORY and their not easy to find album ”Two Years And A Few Beers Later”, a double CD released by AOR Heaven Records in 2016 but as went sold out, the band themselves re-released the package in 2017, only available on physical format.
Always commanded by guitarist Ferman Frank (ex Accept, Moon’Doc), ”Two Years And A Few Beers Later” features the best of Victory’s recorded during two years of gigs and tours with the band’s current line-up since 2013. Frank says: ”I think the band has real power live, fresh blood.”
And like most live albums, this one is actually a best of, but also including new songs. The sound quality, mix, etc is excellent…
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VICTORY – Gods Of Tomorrow (2021)

German Eighties Hard Rock veterans VICTORY are releasing November 26 their first new album in 10 years – “Gods Of Tomorrow”. Formed in 1984, VICTORY is one of the most distinctive acts of its genre. VICTORY ranked alongside SCORPIONS, ACCEPT and HELLOWEEN as one of the most successful German bands, played countless arena and festival shows all over the world and released 10 records to date.
Their last album released in 2011 was the last record of the original line-up. But guitarist Herman Frank, who was also a longtime member of ACCEPT, never gave up on VICTORY and decided to continue the band.
Newborn, heavier and stronger than ever, “Gods Of Tomorrow” sees a revitalized VICTORY, driven by biting riffs and killer melodies…

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HERMAN FRANK – Two For A Lie (2021)

Former ACCEPT, VICTORY, etc guitarist HERMAN FRANK is ready to release ”Two For A Lie“, his fifth solo album, more a ‘band’ like never before including the talents of Rick Altzi (MASTERPLAN, AT VANCE) on lead vocals, bass player Michael Müller (JADED HEART) and super drummer Kevin Kott (MASTERPLAN).
Herman can tear up an electric guitar, there’s no doubt about that. Adding to his arsenal of riffs is Mike Peshin (also ex- VICTORY) to double up that riff power. This is a tight, rock solid band for certain.
Hallmarks of this album are the catchy riffs, driving rhythms, flawless guitar work that is sometimes lean, sometimes fat, but always tasty. Vocals from Altzi are spot on and soaring. Lyrics are at times insightful, but not kitschy.
Overall, this is a timeless melodic metal sounding, balls to the wall (sorry) album with all that ‘European’ feeling…

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HERMAN FRANK – Fight The Fear (2019)

With the first three albums HERMANN FRANK and his comrades-in-arms caused storms of enthusiasm in both the press and the fans. The ex Accept / Victory guitarist and his band are presenting tomorrow their fourth opus titled “Fight The Fear”, cast in the same mold as the previous; classic melodic metal in the European fashion. Together with MASTERPLAN front vocalist...

HERMAN FRANK – The Devil Rides Out [Limited Digipak +1] (2016)

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HERMAN FRANK – The Devil Rides Out [Limited Digipak +1] (2016)

Former Accept guitarist HERMAN FRANK is presenting his new solo album “The Devil Rides Out“, available on various formats and in this Limited Digipak edition including an exclusive bonus track.The CD – produced by Frank and mixed by Charlie Bauerfeind (Hellowen) – combines Frank’s masterful guitar work with the raspy vocals of Swedish powerhouse Rick Altzi (Masterplan), the powerful drumming...

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HERMAN FRANK – Right In The Guts (2012)

* German axe slinger HERMAN FRANK has without a doubt an impressive career. He founded hard rock wonders Victory back in the eighties, played in Sinner and performed on the classic Accept effort ‘Balls To The Wall’. But Frank also has his own band, and now is releasing the solo effort number two, “Right In The Guts”. Recently Herman has...