The Noonday anthology is particularly valued by collectors because it includes: The original "" single and its B-side, " Noonday ". The entire unreleased 1982 album, The Night Is Burning . Rare 1980–1982 demos and unreleased single versions. A notable cover of Golden Earring's " Radar Love ". Tracklist Highlights Original Source Black Ice / Noonday Black Ice 7" Single (1981) The Night Is Burning (Full Album) Unreleased 1982 Studio Sessions Black Ice / Noonday / Omega Single Demos (1980) Metal Fatigue / Cry of the Vampire Album Demos (1982) Hungry for Your Love / etc. Unreleased Single Demos (1981) Legacy and Critical Reception
Founded in 1978, Aragorn gained a cult following primarily for their 1981 debut single, "". Their style is characterized by raw, high-intensity heavy metal, drawing comparisons to early Saxon and Diamond Head, but with a "punk-like intensity" similar to Motörhead or Venom. Despite recording sessions in 1982 for a planned debut titled The Night Is Burning , the band folded in April 1983 before the material could be officially released. Aragorn - Noonday - The Anthology of Aragorn (C...
is a comprehensive compilation by the Cheshire, England-based band Aragorn , a notable name from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement. Released on October 13, 2003, by Sanctuary Records (under the Neat Records/Castle Music imprint), the 22-track collection serves as the definitive record for a band that never managed to release a full-length studio album during their original run. Album Background and Sound The Noonday anthology is particularly valued by collectors
Critics highlight the collection's "lo-fi" and "unpolished" charm, noting that many tracks were restored from a fan's existing cassette copy because the original master tapes were unavailable. While the production is raw, the anthology is praised for capturing the "vicious brutality" of the NWOBHM era. Noonday - The Aragorn Anthology - Discogs A notable cover of Golden Earring's " Radar Love "