"Loudness' 'Lightning Strikes' 12" Vinyl LP Album, the band's sixth studio release, is a seminal chapter in Japanese heavy metal. Released on July 25, 1986, the album exemplifies Loudness' evolving sound and impact. With powerful compositions and skilled musicianship, 'Lightning Strikes' solidifies Loudness' position as pioneers of the genre, leaving an enduring mark on the global heavy metal landscape."
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Music Genre: |
Japanese Heavy Metal Music |
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Collector Notes: |
Lightning Strikes is a milder rock 'n' roll followup to "Thunder in the East." |
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Album Production information: Produced by Max Norman Legendary engineer Max Norman shaped iconic metal albums. Discover his story: Ozzy, Megadeth, and beyond!
Bill Freesh - Sound Engineer Masashi Got? - Sound Engineer Bob Ludwig - Mastering Engineer Hiro Itoh - Photography Hiroyuki "Otosan" Yoshihama - Photographer Joe Cornish - Photography Jon Furley - Photography George Azuma - Producer, Supervisor Additional notes on the production team:
Legendary engineer Max Norman shaped iconic metal albums. Discover his story: Ozzy, Megadeth, and beyond! Masashi Got? is a Japanese Sound Engineer and has been engineering some of Japan's major heavy metal bands: Earthshaker and Loudness. Bob Ludwig Bob Ludwig is an American mastering engineer and record producer. He is widely regarded as one of the best mastering engineers in the music industry, and has worked with a diverse range of artists across various genres, including classical, rock, pop, and jazz. Ludwig has been active in the music industry since the 1970s and has worked on numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, including records by Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and many others. He has also been recognized for his contributions to the industry and has won several Grammy Awards for his work. Throughout his career, Ludwig has been known for his technical expertise, attention to detail, and his ability to bring out the best in recordings. He has also been a strong advocate for the preservation of audio quality and has worked to promote the use of high-quality analog and digital technologies in the recording and mastering process. Overall, Bob Ludwig is a highly respected and accomplished mastering engineer who has made a significant impact on the music industry through his work with many of the biggest and most influential artists of our time. Hiro Itoh a photographer from Japan who has during the 1980s has made photos for most album covers of the Heavy Metal band Loudness, as well as for bands like Dokken, Stryper, Testament.
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Record Label Information: |
ATCO 790 512 / LC 0120 |
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Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Gramophone Record |
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Year & Country: |
1986 Made in USA |
Album cover photos of : Loudness Lightning Strikes |
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Band Members and Musicians on: Loudness Lightning Strikes |
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Track Listing of: Loudness Lightning Strikes |
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