Various Artists Rainbow,Deep Purple,Kiss,Van Halen,Black Sabbath,Guns N’ Roses/Hard and Heavy Promo Compilation Vol.2

This is the second installment in the “HARD & HEAVY COMPILATION” series—a must-have for 1980s heavy metal fans. It offers a 96-minute viewing experience packed with nostalgic promotional clips and rare, obscure footage that will leave even the most die-hard enthusiasts stunned. It kicks off with a 15-second commercial promoting Rainbow’s three-night stand at the Tokyo Budokan in 1980—specifically the tour featuring Graham Bonnet. Did anyone manage to record this on video back then? Seeing the heroic figures of Ritchie, Graham, and Cozy on TV screens across the Kanto region, accompanied by the electrifying tagline—”The pinnacle of super heavy metal bands: The burning legion, Rainbow, makes their long-awaited return to Japan”—is sure to give viewers goosebumps. Aside from this opener, the “Gates of Babylon” clip, and the “Paranoid” performance by Black Sabbath (from their 1970 Brussels show—recently confirmed not to be Paris, as previously thought) included as track 18, the compilation covers the very best of 1980s hard rock and heavy metal. As the tracklist reveals, a key feature is the inclusion of numerous songs from the late 80s. The Guns N’ Roses footage is the Japanese broadcast version of their famous Ritz show. While the familiar hits from Def Leppard, KISS, Ozzy, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen are certainly entertaining, the real highlights are the tracks that capture the specific vibe of the era—such as Hanoi Rocks’ “Train Kept A-Rollin’,” Krokus’s “Let It Go,” Treat’s “World of Promises,” and Vinnie Vincent Invasion’s “That Time of Year.” Amidst such a flashy lineup, Deep Purple’s “Bad Attitude” inevitably comes across as a bit more understated—though that is perhaps to be expected. This release features original broadcast recordings carefully preserved by a fan, ensuring excellent picture quality throughout. It is the ultimate disc to transport viewers back to the late 1980s. 1. Rainbow – All Night Long (15 seconds only, TV Promo Commercial for Japan Tour 1980) 2. Rainbow – Gates Of Babylon 3. Deep Purple – Burn 4. Whitesnake – Still Of The Night 5. Def Leppard – Rock Of Ages 6. Def Leppard – Rocket 7. Kiss – Crazy Crazy Nights 8. Ozzy Osbourne – Crazy Train 9. Ozzy Osbourne – Miracle Man 10. Skid Row – Youth Gone Wild 11. Hanoi Rocks – Train Kept A Rollin’ 12. Skid Row – 18 And A Life 13. Bon Jovi – Bad Medicine 14. Bon Jovi – Born To Be My Baby 15. Deep Purple – Bad Attitude 16. Guns N’ Roses – Out Ta Get Me (Live) 17. Guns N’ Roses – It’s So Easy 18. Black Sabbath – Paranoid (Live) 19. Krokus – Let It Go 20. Treat – World Of Promises 21. Vinnie Vincent Invasion – That Time Of Year 22. Van Halen – When It’s Love 23. Guns N’ Roses – Welcome To The Jungle (Live) 24. Guns N’ Roses – Paradise City (Live) PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx. 96 min.