linernotes for 'The Book of Burning'

1.CONJURATION OF THE WATCHER
(Previously unreleased New Song)
This song was begun just prior to beginning THE HOUSE OF ATREUS ACT I Sessions. We began recording this and THE FIRE GOD at the same time. We finalized it in the form you have now, this Summer. an early version of it was performed by us back in 1985, but it has been completely re-written, with much new material added now.

2.DON'T SAY GOODBYE
(New recorded version)
This is a completely new version, that is much heavier than the original one found on the GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME album. The band now is Light Years better and infinitely more powerful!

3.RAIN OF FIRE
(New Song)
Recorded this Summer.

4.ANNIHILATION
(New Song)
Recorded this Summer

5.HELLFIRE WOMAN
(New Song)
Recorded this Summer

6.CHILDREN OF THE STORM
(New recorded version)
A completely new recording done this Summer. It totally kicks the shit out of the old version found on the first VIRGIN STEELE album. It features a different arrangement, including new ideas, melodies and counter melodies.

7.THE CHOSEN ONES
(New Song)
Recorded this Summer

8.THE SUCCUBUS
(New Song)
This one was originally from an earlier forgotten time, but now remembered, and reborn/re-written here and recorded this Summer, with a new arrangement and new fire!!!

9.MINUET IN G MINOR
(New recorded version)
You might remember this as the opening bit from the first album. On the first album it went un-credited for some reason. It was found at the start of Danger Zone then. Now it can be properly listed and heard in a new and vastly improved version.

10.THE REDEEMER
(New recorded version)
A massively more potent version than the version from GUARDIANS, featuring a new arrangement and orchestration.

11.I AM THE ONE
(New recorded version)
A very different version than the one found on the early Ep!!! New arrangement, orchestration and far superior I think!

12.HOT & WILD
(Previously unreleased New Song)
This one was originally intended for the NOBLE SAVAGE album. It remained unfinished until now. The vocal & most of the guitars are from the early sessions. The bass, drums and various other touches were added this Summer, making the complete version you hear today.

13.BIRTH THROUGH FIRE
(New recorded version)
More orchestral than the original!

14.GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME
(New recorded version)
Vastly different and stronger than the original! This one completely kills! New arrangement, counter melodies, etc..

15.THE FINAL DAYS
(New Song)
Recorded this Summer

16.A CRY IN THE NIGHT
(New recorded acoustic version)
An alternate idea to what originally came out. This is a somewhat gentler version that is quite faithful to the way we do it live. New arrangement, orchestration, melodies & counter melodies ....