BITCH - The Bitch is Back 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Bitch is Back," the 1987 album by American Heavy Metal band Bitch, emanated from Los Angeles, leaving a lasting mark on the metal scene. The album title derives from their cover of Elton John/Bernie Taupin's song. Known for provocative live performances, incorporating sadomasochism, and bondage themes, Bitch made history as Metal Blade Records' inaugural signees and one of the pioneering metal bands with a female vocalist. Their impact on the genre remains indelible.

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

Betsy "Betsy" Weiss singer with the American Heavy Metal band: "Bitch" from 1982 until 1989. She has done at least one guest appearance and that is the duet with "Lizzy Burden" on the song "Don't Touch me There" (originally from "The Tubes".

Bill Metoyer a well-known American music producer and sound engineer who has worked in the heavy metal genre. He has produced and engineered albums for a number of notable heavy metal bands, including Slayer, Armored Saint, and Cryptic Slaughter.

Metoyer is known for his expertise in capturing the raw energy and intensity of heavy metal music, and for his ability to bring out the best in the bands he works with. His work has helped to define the sound of heavy metal and has had a significant impact on the genre.

In addition to his production and engineering work, Metoyer has also been involved in other aspects of the music industry, including music education and artist development. He is highly regarded by musicians and fans alike for his contributions to the heavy metal genre, and continues to be an influential figure in the world of heavy metal music.during the 1980s he was Vice-President and in-house sound-engineer of Metal Blade Records. As such he has produced and taken care of the sound of many Heavy Metal bands. Most notable: Flotsam and Jetsam, Fates Warning, Helstar, Savage Grace, Tyrant, Slayer, Trouble, Sacred Reich, Armored Saint, Atrophy, Abattoir, Bitch, D.R.I, Dark Angel, Cryptic Slaughter, Lääz Rockit, Morbid Angel, Omen, Lizzy Borden, Mentors and many others.

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John Scarpati a professional photographer whose photography has appeared on hundreds of album and CD covers for bands and individual musicians. In the 1980s he has photographed Heavy Metal bands including: Rigor Mortis, Sound Barrier, Armored Saint, Ruthless, Rush, Wrathchild America, Eden, Bitch, Stryper, Black Sheep, Rage, Trauma, Poison and many others..

In the 1980s Vincent Gutierrez drew the artwork for the album covers of bands like: 3rd Stage Alert, Omen Battle Cry, Slayer - Haunting the Chapel, Bitch - The Bitch is back.

Album Fact Sheet: BITCH The Bitch is Back

Music Genre:

 Heavy Metal 

Album Production Information:

The album: "BITCH The Bitch is Back" was produced by: Joseph Romersa

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Bill Metoyer

This album was recorded at:

Stagg Street Studio - by Kevin Beauchamp

Preferred Sound - by Scott Campbell

Track Record - Ken Paulakovich

Logo and cover art graphics: Vince Gutierrez

Original logo design: Ron Cordy

Album cover photography: John Scarpati

Bill Metoyer a well-known American music producer and sound engineer who has worked in the heavy metal genre. He has produced and engineered albums for a number of notable heavy metal bands, including Slayer, Armored Saint, and Cryptic Slaughter.

Metoyer is known for his expertise in capturing the raw energy and intensity of heavy metal music, and for his ability to bring out the best in the bands he works with. His work has helped to define the sound of heavy metal and has had a significant impact on the genre.

In addition to his production and engineering work, Metoyer has also been involved in other aspects of the music industry, including music education and artist development. He is highly regarded by musicians and fans alike for his contributions to the heavy metal genre, and continues to be an influential figure in the world of heavy metal music.during the 1980s he was Vice-President and in-house sound-engineer of Metal Blade Records. As such he has produced and taken care of the sound of many Heavy Metal bands. Most notable: Flotsam and Jetsam, Fates Warning, Helstar, Savage Grace, Tyrant, Slayer, Trouble, Sacred Reich, Armored Saint, Atrophy, Abattoir, Bitch, D.R.I, Dark Angel, Cryptic Slaughter, Lääz Rockit, Morbid Angel, Omen, Lizzy Borden, Mentors and many others.

 

Vincent Gutierrez (aka Vince Gutierrez) In 1980s drew the artwork for: 3rd Stage Alert, Omen Battle Cry , Slayer - Haunting the Chapel , BITCH - The Bitch is Back

 

John Scarpati a professional photographer whose photography has appeared on hundreds of album and CD covers for bands and individual musicians. In the 1980s he has photographed Heavy Metal bands including: Rigor Mortis, Sound Barrier, Armored Saint, Ruthless, Rush, Wrathchild America, Eden, Bitch, Stryper, Black Sheep, Rage, Trauma, Poison and many others..

 

  Scott Campbell a Freelance Sound Engineer has been engineering (in the late 1980s) the vinyl albums of several Heavy Metal bands including: Sacred Reich, Flotsam And Jetsam, Bitch, Masi, Heretic, Rigor Mortis, Dr Kow, Tyrant, Cryptic Slaughter

Record Label & Catalognr:

Metal Blade Records RR 9627

Record Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record

Total Album (Cover+Record) Weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

  1987 Manufactured in Netherlands
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: BITCH The Bitch is Back
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Betsy - Lead Vocals (real name: Betsy Weiss)
  • David Carruth - Guitars
  • Ron Cordy - Bass
  • Robby Settles - Drums
Complete Track-listing of the album "BITCH The Bitch is Back"

The detailed tracklist of this record "BITCH The Bitch is Back" is:

    Track-listing:
  1. Right From The Start
  2. Be My Slave
  3. Leatherbound
  4. Riding In Thunder
  5. Save You From The World
  6. Heavy Metal Breakdown
  7. Gimme A Kiss
  8. In Heat
  9. Make It Real (Make It Rock)
  10. World War III
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BITCH's Band Description:

 "Bitch" is an American heavy metal band that was formed in the 1980s. They are known for their aggressive style of music, which is characterized by fast tempos, heavy guitar riffs, and powerful vocals. They released several albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and are considered to be one of the pioneers of the American heavy metal scene.

 Some of Bitch's most popular songs include "Be My Slave," "Live for the Whip," and "Ain't None of Your Business." The band has been credited with influencing many other heavy metal and hard rock acts, and they continue to tour and perform to this day.

 Bitch is known for their high-energy live performances, and they have been praised for their musicianship and stage presence. Despite facing criticism and controversy due to the explicit lyrics and subject matter in their music, they have remained popular among heavy metal fans and continue to be respected in the metal community.

BITCH - Be My Slave 12" Vinyl LP

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Noise – N 001 , 1983 , Germany

"Be My Slave," Bitch's debut 12" Vinyl LP Album, is a seminal work in American heavy metal. Produced by Phil Pecora and executive produced by Brian Slagel, the album, released in the mid-1980s, showcases Bitch's unique blend of theatricality and powerful vocals by Betsy Bitch. With Bill Metoyer as the sound engineer, the album's sonic richness and enduring legacy solidify its place in metal history.

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BITCH - The Bitch is Back 12" Vinyl LP

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  Metal Blade Records RR 9627 , 1987 , Holland

"Bitch is Back," the 1987 album by American Heavy Metal band Bitch, emanated from Los Angeles, leaving a lasting mark on the metal scene. The album title derives from their cover of Elton John/Bernie Taupin's song. Known for provocative live performances, incorporating sadomasochism, and bondage themes, Bitch made history as Metal Blade Records' inaugural signees and one of the pioneering metal bands with a female vocalist. Their impact on the genre remains indelible. Learn more