"Metal Masters" is a compilation album of songs by the German Heavy Metal band: ACCEPT. This release was issued as a double LP on the Brain Record label and produced by Frank Marin.
Note: The album front cover of "Metal Masters" is very similar to the front cover of Accept's Self-Titled Debut LP.
Collectors information / Album Description: The 1984 LP, "Metal Masters," by the German heavy metal band Accept, marked a pivotal moment in the history of the genre. Released in 1984, by Brain Records, the album is widely considered to be one of the most influential heavy metal albums of all time. It featured iconic songs such as "Fast as a Shark," "Metal Heart," and "Balls to the Wall," which helped shape the sound and direction of heavy metal for years to come. In the early 1980s, heavy metal music was rapidly gaining popularity in Europe and North America. Bands such as "Iron Maiden", "Judas Priest, and "Black Sabbath" were dominating the airwaves and selling out arenas worldwide. The sub-genre of speed metal was also emerging, with bands like Motörhead and Venom paving the way for a faster, more aggressive style of heavy metal. Accept was formed in Solingen, Germany, in 1976, and quickly rose to prominence in the European heavy metal scene. They released their first album, "Accept," in 1979, which showcased their raw, energetic sound and paved the way for their subsequent releases. The "Metal Masters" LP was Accept's fifth studio album and was produced by Dieter Dierks, who had previously worked with the band on their earlier albums. It featured the classic lineup of Udo Dirkschneider on vocals, Wolf Hoffmann and Herman Frank on guitars, Peter Baltes on bass, and Stefan Kaufmann on drums. "Metal Masters" was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number 143 on the US Billboard 200 chart and receiving widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. The album helped cement Accept's place as one of the most important heavy metal bands of the 1980s and influenced countless other musicians in the years to come.
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Music Genre: Heavy Metal |
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Record Label Information: Black Brain 825 171 |
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Media Format: Double 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 460 gram |
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Year & Country: 1984 Made in Germany |
Band Members and Musicians on: Accept - Metal Masters |
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Track Listing of: "Metal Masters 2LP" |
The Songs/tracks on "Metal Masters 2LP" are
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Woman with a Chainsaw on the Front Cover of the Album Metal Masters by ACCEPT. |
Lion Sword on the album back cover of Metal Masters by Accept |
Close-up photo of the Black "BRAIN" Records Label with catalognr: 825 171-1 |
Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. |
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