Hailing from Leipzig, Germany's TENSION's influences were firm: the First Wave of Swedish Heavy Metal, including the likes of Gotham City and Heavy Load, the always-eternal NWOBHM; heavy metal from the Eastern Bloc and different kinds of punk music, Their debut album is pure heavy metal, through and through, with juiced-up hard rock, and the power is always in abundance but never overbearing.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
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Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
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Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
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Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Tori Amos Strange Little Girls Real Men Version [2xLP]
Atlantic Catalog Group
February 20, 2026 -
Tori Amos Strange Little Girls (Strange Little Girl Version) [2xLP]
Atlantic Catalog Group
February 20, 2026 -
MAVI The Pilot (Dark Purple)
Loma Vista Recordings
March 27, 2026 -
Squeeze Trixies (Transparent Pink)
Bmg
March 6, 2026 -
Rob Zombie The Great Satan (Ghostly Black)
Nuclear Blast
February 27, 2026 -
Danny L. Harle Cerulean
Xl Recordings
February 13, 2026 -
Daphni Butterfly [2xLP]
Jiaolong
February 13, 2026 -
Murkage Dave Brut Thoughts
Murkage Dave
March 6, 2026 -
Puscifer Normal Isn't [2xLP]
Bmg
February 6, 2026 -
Architects UK The Here And Now (Picture)
Arising Empire
February 6, 2026 -
MØL Dreamcrush (Coke Bottle Green / Black Yolk)
Nuclear Blast
January 30, 2026 -
Joshua Burnside It's Not Going to Be Okay
Nettwerk Records
March 20, 2026 -
José González Against The Dying Of The Light
Mute
March 27, 2026 -
Tori Amos Strange Little Girls (Raining Blood Version) [2xLP]
Atlantic Catalog Group
February 20, 2026