16 year bump...
"... When
Programmed landed in 1990, Kentucky’s
Lethal delivered an album that many hailed as “the best
Queensrÿche record since
Operation: Mindcrime.” Blending the muscle of American power metal with the sophistication of melodic heavy metal, the band achieved songs that combine intelligence, melody, and might in perfect balance.
Frontman
Tom Mallicoat commands every moment with soaring, expressive vocals, while brothers
Eric and
Glen Cook drive the music with dynamic twin-guitar harmonies and intricate arrangements. From the opening firestorm “
Fire In Your Skin” to the title track “
Programmed” and the emotional centerpiece “
Another Day”, the album never falters – each song delivering technical mastery and heartfelt conviction. Remastered by
Rob Colwell and presented in a jewel case with a 12-page photo/lyric booklet, this Metal Icon Series edition restores
Programmed with vivid clarity and punch. For fans of
Queensrÿche,
Fates Warning,
Crimson Glory, and
Helloween, this is one of the defining melodic metal releases of its era—timeless, powerful, and fully realized.
Listen to “
Programmed” (2025 Remaster) below.
Order Programmed (Sky Blue Vinyl)
here, and Programmed (Compact Disc)
here...."
Tracklisting:
“Fire In Your Skin”
“Programmed”
“Plan Of Peace”
“Another Day”
“The Arrival”
“What They’ve Done”
“Obscure The Sky”
“Immune”
“Pray For Me”
“Killing Machine”