TOKYO BLADE · Beware The Blade - Classic, Rare & Unreleased 1983 - 2025 | 4CD BOXSET

4CD box set with brand new contemporary interviews with band leader Andy Boulton and longtime vocalist Alan Marsh, conducted by NWOBHM historian John Tucker.

The booklet includes rare photo material from the band's personal archives.

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What a treasure trove this is! Tokyo Blade's "Beware The Blade - Classic, Rare & Unreleased 1983 - 2025" is the ultimate celebration of one of NWOBHM's most enduring acts. Spanning over four decades of metal mastery, this comprehensive collection showcases why the Wiltshire quintet transcended their New Wave of British Heavy Metal origins to become genuine heavy metal legends. From the crushing opener "Midnight Rendezvous" to the soaring anthem "Night of the Blade", every track here demonstrates the band's knack for crafting memorable hooks wrapped in razor-sharp riffs.

The collection brilliantly chronicles Tokyo Blade's evolution through classic studio cuts, rare unreleased gems, and electrifying live performances that capture the raw energy of their legendary shows. Disc three's live material is particularly thrilling - hearing "Powergame" and "Mean Streak" in their natural habitat reminds you why these guys were considered essential viewing on the metal circuit. The inclusion of brand new interviews with Andy Boulton and Alan Marsh adds invaluable context to this sonic journey, while the rare archival photos make this a must-have for any serious collector.

For fans of: Iron Maiden, Saxon, Diamond Head, Angel Witch and Judas Priest

Track listing

CD 1:

1. Midnight Rendezvous
2. Mean Streak
3. Powergame
4. Death On Main Street
5. If Heaven Is Hell
6. Highway Passion
7. Sunrise in Tokyo
8. Night of the Blade
9. Love Struck
10. Warrior of the Rising Sun
11. Lightning Strikes (Straight Through the Heart)
12. Madam Guillotine
13. Make It Through the Night
14. Blackhearts & Jaded Spades
15. Monkey's Blood
16. Stealing the Thief

CD 2:

1. Too Much Too Soon
2. Chains Of Love
3. Friend In Need
4. Hot Breath
5. Flashpoint Serenade
6. More Than A Pretty Face
7. Woman And Love
8. Dark Revolution
9. Story of a Nobody
10. Life Leaves A Scar
11. Kill Me Till I'm Dead
12. Blood Red Night
13. Don't Bleed Over Me
14. Moth To The Fire

CD 3:

1. Intro (live)
2. Powergame (live)
3. Mean Streak (live)
4. Break The Chains (live)
5. Death On Main Street (live)
6. Liar (live)
7. Midnight Rendezvous (live)
8. Madam Guillotine (live)
9. If Heaven Is Hell (live)
10. Unleash The Beast (live)
11. Sunrise in Tokyo (live)
12. Killer City (live)
13. Night of the Blade (live)

CD 4:

1. Last of the Renegades
2. Line in the Sand
3. Serenade in Black
4. Shout At the Dark
5. This Dying Light
6. Midnight Sun
7. Who's Laughing Now
8. Hard Getting Over You
9. Save A Bullet
10. Hold Your Ground
11. Shadows In The Rain
12. Walk
13. Dead Forever After
14. The Weeping Wind

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