RAGE - Perfect Man - German speed metal 12" LP ALBUM

  "Perfect Man" i s the third full-length album released the Teutonic Speed metal band "RAGE", it was recorded during February-March 1988 and released the same year. Production was managed by "Armin Sabol". Mixing and arrangement in the hands of "Will Reid-Dick". The album cover and original custom inner sleeve were done by "Hansi Haberkorn", "Joachim Luetke" for the design and graphics, while "Martin Becker" was the photographer.

  This album "RAGE - Perfect Man" includes the original custom made inner sleeve (OIS) with album production details, complete lyrics of all songs.

This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

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Collector's notes ( detailed background information on the persons working on this album)

Armin Sabol a Croatian guitar player, music producer and songwriter. Heavy Metal bands he has produced include Rage and Sinner.

Hansi Haberkorn has done the album covers for the Rage albums: "Perfect Man", "Secrets in a Weird World" and as guest the backing vocals on "Invisible Horizons" and "Secrets in a Weird World"

Joachim Luetke a painter, sculptor from German origin and now living in Vienna, Austria. In the 1980s known for his album covers for Destruction, "Mekong Delta" and Rage. In later periods he did album covers for bands like "Dimmu Borgir" , "Kreator", etc.

Martin Becker (Photographer) during the 1980s "Martin Becker" has photographed around two dozen heavy metal bands. These bands include the two Swiss bands: "Coroner" and "Celtic Frost" as well other bands like: "Kreator" , "Rage" ,  "Running Wild" , "Tankard" and several others.

 Will Reid-Dick an English producer, engineer, mastering engineer and musician, during the 1980s responsible for some NWOBHM records from Motorhead , Saxon but also for German bands like Rage , Sinner and several others.

Peter "Peavey" Wagner started playing in 1983 the German Heavy Metal band "Avenger", in 1985 he moved to play in "Mekong Delta" and around 1986-1987 to play in "Rage". Together with Jorg Michael he also played in the "Der Riss" and "X-Mas Project" bands.

Album Fact Sheet: RAGE - Perfect Man

Music Genre:

 Speed/Thrash Metal 

Album Production Information:

The album: "RAGE - Perfect Man" was produced by: Armin Sabol

Mixed and arranged by Will Reid-Dick

This album was recorded at: Sky Trak Studio , February-March 1988

Mixed At: Sky Trak Studio

Front cover painting: Joachim Luetke for Image Eye Production Vienna.

Album design: Image Eye Production, Hansi Haberkorn

Album cover photography: Martin Becker

Record Label & Catalognr:

Noise International N 0112-1

Record Format:

 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

  1988 Made in Germany
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: RAGE - Perfect Man
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers (NOT CREDITED(
  • Peter "Peavy" Wagner - Vocals, Bass
  • Manni Schmidt - Guitars
  • Chris Efthimiadis - Drums

Peter "Peavey" Wagner started playing in 1983 the German Heavy Metal band "Avenger", in 1985 he moved to play in "Mekong Delta" and around 1986-1987 to play in "Rage". Together with Jorg Michael he also played in the "Der Riss" and "X-Mas Project" bands.

Manni Schmidt - guitar player from Andernach (Germany) . Timeline 1983-1985 Rusty Nail 1985-1987 Vötca 1987-1993 Rage (DEU)

Chris Efthimiadis (Drums) timeline: 1983-1986 Atlain 1987 - 1999 Rage

Complete Track-listing of the album "RAGE - Perfect Man"

The detailed tracklist of this record "RAGE - Perfect Man" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Wasteland 3:26
  2. In The Darkest Hour 3:15
  3. Animal Instinct 3:43
  4. Perfect Man 3:32
  5. Sinister Thinking 3:17
  6. Supersonic Hydromatic 3:31
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Don't Fear The Winter 3:26
  2. Death In The Afternoon 3:56
  3. A Pilgrim's Path 4:26
  4. Time And Place 4:14
  5. Round Trip 3:23
  6. Between The Lines 3:18
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Fearful Metal Fury: Rage's High-Octane 80s Discography

RAGE Band Description:

Rage is a German heavy metal band that was formed in 1984 by the guitarist and vocalist Peter "Peavy" Wagner. The band has released numerous albums throughout their career and has undergone several lineup changes.

Rage's musical style is primarily a mix of heavy metal, power metal, and thrash metal. The band is known for their heavy guitar riffs, fast-paced drumming, and melodic vocal lines. They often incorporate symphonic and orchestral elements into their music as well. Rage has also experimented with other genres such as folk metal and acoustic rock.

Rage was formed in 1984 by Peavy Wagner, who had previously been the bassist and vocalist of the band Avenger. The band's original lineup also included the guitarist Jochen Schroeder and the drummer Jörg Michael. In 1985, they released their debut album, "Reign of Fear," which received positive reviews from the metal community.

Over the years, Rage has undergone several lineup changes, with Peavy Wagner being the only constant member. The band has released over 20 albums, including "Perfect Man" (1988), "The Missing Link" (1993), "Welcome to the Other Side" (2001), and "Resurrection Day" (2021). They have also toured extensively throughout Europe and have played at numerous metal festivals around the world.

Rage has been a significant contributor to the heavy metal genre, particularly in Europe. They have been influential in the development of power metal and have been cited as an influence by many younger bands. Rage has also been recognized for their musical proficiency and the quality of their live performances.

In addition to their music, Rage has also been involved in various social and political causes. Peavy Wagner has been an outspoken advocate for animal rights and has supported environmental organizations. The band has also spoken out against war and discrimination.

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