Personnel: Brian "Butch" Balich (vocals); Erik Johnson , Jason Mucio (guitar); Kevin Latchaw (drums). Pennsylvania's Argus made a very strong first impression with their superlative eponymous debut of 2009, but unfortunately not too many people outside a small group of underground heavy metal cognoscenti got word of it. Now, one can only hope that the group's even more accomplished sophomore outing, Boldly Stride the Doomed, will rectify this unjust state of affairs. By all rights, it damn well should -- although using the word "doom" in the album's title actually sells short its much broader creative scope, since Argus, as they did the first time around, stick to slower, dramatic tempos only occasionally (see "The Ladder," the piano-enhanced "42-7-29," the epic-length "Pieces of Your... Less

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Release Date: 2011-01-04, Audio CD, Universal Japan/Zoom

With those of you familiar with Butch era PENANCE (USA Classic Doom), you already know how great his vocals are and those of you who aren't will learn soon. ARGUS, a new and hungry band from the USA are very well versed with the Maryland Doom Metal and Epic Heavy Metal scene. They released a very well written Demo in 2007 on John Brenner's Bland Hand Records as a download. For those of you that loved the Demo, this is what you would expect their full length to sound and then some! THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG fans are going to go absolutely nuts over this album for the sheer volume of twin axe guitar shredding alone!! There are a lot of catchy, layered riffs on top of many hooks and sing a long choruses. On top of all these well-written Epic songs, there are TROUBLE-eque Doom Metal break... Less

2007 digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition of this classic album, originally released in April 1972. This deluxe edition features the original album mix, newly remastered from the original tapes, plus rare BBC Radio sessions, live recordings from 1972 and a bonus disc featuring the band's memorable 1972 BBC Radio One In Concert appearance which launched Argus and remains one of the best concerts recorded for radio by Wishbone Ash. Argus is perhaps the crowning moment of the recording career of Wishbone Ash. The album would become regarded by fans and critics as the definitive Wishbone Ash album, with every track becoming a requested favorite at concerts by the band to this day. Universal.

2007 digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition of this classic album, originally released in April 1972. This deluxe edition features the original album mix, newly remastered from the original tapes, plus rare BBC Radio sessions, live recordings from 1972 and a bonus disc featuring the band's memorable 1972 BBC Radio One In Concert appearance which launched Argus and remains one of the best concerts recorded for radio by Wishbone Ash. Argus is perhaps the crowning moment of the recording career of Wishbone Ash. The album would become regarded by fans and critics as the definitive Wishbone Ash album, with every track becoming a requested favorite at concerts by the band to this day. Universal.

With those of you familiar with Butch era PENANCE (USA Classic Doom), you already know how great his vocals are and those of you who aren't will learn soon. ARGUS, a new and hungry band from the USA are very well versed with the Maryland Doom Metal and Epic Heavy Metal scene. They released a very well written Demo in 2007 on John Brenner's Bland Hand Records as a download. For those of you that loved the Demo, this is what you would expect their full length to sound and then some! THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG fans are going to go absolutely nuts over this album for the sheer volume of twin axe guitar shredding alone!! There are a lot of catchy, layered riffs on top of many hooks and sing a long choruses. On top of all these well-written Epic songs, there are TROUBLE-eque Doom Metal break... Less

2008 live release featuring the whole of the Argus album performed in the original running order. Performed for Radio XFM, the quality of both the recording and the performance are excellent. Andy Powell, the original founder member of Wishbone Ash, has kept the profile of Wishbone Ash high around the World for the last 15 years. 12 tracks. Talking Elephant.

2008 re-recording of the classic album Wishbone Ash album Argus from Martin Turner's modern version of Wishbone Ash. The album features special guest appearances from John Wetton and Geoff Downes (Asia). Argus was the third and most popular Wishbone Ash album and widely considered the greatest by fans and reviewers. It was named Album Of The Year in the 1972 year-end issue of Sounds magazine. Mystic Records.

2007 digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition of this classic album, originally released in April 1972. This deluxe edition features the original album mix, newly remastered from the original tapes, plus rare BBC Radio sessions, live recordings from 1972 and a bonus disc featuring the band's memorable 1972 BBC Radio One In Concert appearance which launched Argus and remains one of the best concerts recorded for radio by Wishbone Ash. Argus is perhaps the crowning moment of the recording career of Wishbone Ash. The album would become regarded by fans and critics as the definitive Wishbone Ash album, with every track becoming a requested favorite at concerts by the band to this day. Universal.

2007 digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition of this classic album, originally released in April 1972. This deluxe edition features the original album mix, newly remastered from the original tapes, plus rare BBC Radio sessions, live recordings from 1972 and a bonus disc featuring the band's memorable 1972 BBC Radio One In Concert appearance which launched Argus and remains one of the best concerts recorded for radio by Wishbone Ash. Argus is perhaps the crowning moment of the recording career of Wishbone Ash. The album would become regarded by fans and critics as the definitive Wishbone Ash album, with every track becoming a requested favorite at concerts by the band to this day. Universal.

Release Date: 2011-01-04, Audio CD, Universal Japan/Zoom

All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.

2008 live release featuring the whole of the Argus album performed in the original running order. Performed for Radio XFM, the quality of both the recording and the performance are excellent. Andy Powell, the original founder member of Wishbone Ash, has kept the profile of Wishbone Ash high around the World for the last 15 years. 12 tracks. Talking Elephant.

2008 re-recording of the classic album Wishbone Ash album Argus from Martin Turner's modern version of Wishbone Ash. The album features special guest appearances from John Wetton and Geoff Downes (Asia). Argus was the third and most popular Wishbone Ash album and widely considered the greatest by fans and reviewers. It was named Album Of The Year in the 1972 year-end issue of Sounds magazine. Mystic Records.

Pennsylvania's ARGUS stormed onto the underground metal scene with their twin guitar-driven, doom-tinged, working class metal sound. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2009 receiving much critical praise. The band continued to gain notoriety attracting like-minded fans word-wide who celebrate the genre and its core values of: hard work, discipline and integrity. Featuring the powerful voice of former Penance vocalist Butch Balich, Argus prepares to cement themselves within the metal archives with its sophomore effort, "Boldly Stride the Doomed"!

Ori Release '08 featuring classic performancesw by the original lineups, including 1971 performances from the Pilgrimage album & 1973 performances from the Argus album. Includes a track by track analysis booklet of their album releases & 2 enhanced video

Ori Release '08 featuring classic performancesw by the original lineups, including 1971 performances from the Pilgrimage album & 1973 performances from the Argus album. Includes a track by track analysis booklet of their album releases & 2 enhanced video