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By the release of their third album, 1975's Dressed to Kill, Kiss were fast becoming America's top rock concert attraction, yet their record sales up to this point did not reflect their ticket sales. Casablanca label head Neil Bogart decided to take matters into his own hands, and produced the new record along with the band. The result is more vibrant sounding than its predecessor, 1974's sludgefest Hotter Than Hell, and the songs have more of an obvious pop edge to them…

Given that Kill to Get Crimson follows Mark Knopfler's yearlong collaboration with Emmylou Harris – inaugurated by the album All the Roadrunning and followed by a tour, subsequently documented on the live set Real Live Roadrunning – it might be reasonable to presume that it bears a slightly heavier folk influence, as if Emmylou had rubbed off on the guitarist. And that's true to a certain extent: "Heart Full of Holes" has an old-timey carnivalesque lilt to its middle section and "Secondary Waltz" is simple, low-key two-step driven by accordions, while "The Fish and the Bird" is a spare allegory that recalls old folk tunes, as does the stately grace of "Madame Geneva's."

Dressed To Kill celebrates 50 years with a specially tailored Super Deluxe. The original album is newly remastered by Bernie Grundman from the 1975 stereo analog master tapes on CD 1. CD 2 showcases 23 demos, alternate mixes and instrumental outtakes from the Larrabee Sound and Electric Lady Studios sessions including the unreleased tracks “Mistake” and “Burning Up With Fever.” From the 1975 Dressed To Kill Tour comes two full concerts – Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan on May 16 and RKO Orpheum Theatre in Davenport, Iowa on July 20, First Show – both newly mixed by legendary producer & engineer Eddie Kramer from the original multi-track analog tapes as KISS performed in 1975 – no overdubs.

Silver Lining Music is proud to present No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ’Em All: the most propulsive debut album in heavy metal history, re-imagined by the legends who inspired it and the generations that came in its wake! Organised by diehard Metalli-fans, this track-by-track covers project proves how far the influence of the Bay Area's finest still runs. The veteran likes of Saxon, Diamond Head, and Motörhead, (three of Metallica’s favourite bands) are joined by rising stars such as Soen and Tailgunner to create a who’s-who of heavy music, with each performer lending their unique sound to one classic track. No Life ’Til Leather represents a five-year labour of love, kicked off when Diamond Head tracked their version of “No Remorse” for a 2020 re-recording of their landmark debut, Lightning to the Nations. With Motörhead’s Grammy Award-winning take on “Whiplash” also in their vault, Silver Lining Music selected an array of metal talent to round out the track listing, as well as adding some ‘full circle continuity’ on a tribute effort for the ages.

By the release of their third album, 1975's Dressed to Kill, Kiss were fast becoming America's top rock concert attraction, yet their record sales up to this point did not reflect their ticket sales. Casablanca label head Neil Bogart decided to take matters into his own hands, and produced the new record along with the band. The result is more vibrant sounding than its predecessor, 1974's sludgefest Hotter Than Hell, and the songs have more of an obvious pop edge to them…